While not confirmed yet but I think they may close earlier in the week on Wednesday and reopen late Thursday. It all depends on the strength of the winds and how soon Tropical Storm Nicole reaches central Florida.
Disney has already halted all Theme Park Reservations on Thursday & Friday as they prepare for Tropical Storm Nicole.
Production has begun for the upcoming “Star Wars: The Acolyte” Disney+ series.
The show is being filmed at Shinfield Studios in Berkshire. The Acolyte is slated to film from October into May of next year, with a rumored 2024 release expected for the series.
The production announcement was announced on the official Star Wars Twitter account.
The upcoming Star Wars project will be a Disney+ series set a full century prior to the events of The Phantom Menace. Actor Amanda Stenberg is cast as the lead character for Star Wars: The Acolyte.
The series promises to depict the galaxy at the peak of the era of the High Republic, when the Jedi were at their strongest and the Sith were believed to have been eradicated from the galaxy.
The series is directed by “Russian Doll” comic-creator Leslye Headland. Not much is known yet about Amanda Stenberg‘s role, but she will be the main character for this upcoming Disney+ series. Leslye Headland is drawing at least in part from Lucasfilm’s “Star Wars: The High Republic” publishing effort. Announced in February 2020 and launched throughout 2021, the “High Republic” series spans comic books, audio dramas, web series and novels.
There is currently no release date for The Acolyte.
Disney World Resort Closures Announced Ahead of Tropical Storm Nicole
This morning Disney World has been preparing for Tropical Storm Nicole. Moments ago we shared the news that Theme Park Reservations were halted due to Nicole.
Now Disney has shared Closure information that guests should be aware of. We expect to see more cancellations the closer Tropical Storm Nicole gets to Florida…
Walt Disney World Resort Hotels
For the safety of our Guests and Cast Members, Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground, Copper Creek Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge, Treehouse Villas at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa and the Bungalows at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort will be closed Wednesday, November 9 through Friday, November 11. We are contacting Guests with current and upcoming reservations impacted by this change.
Guests may reschedule their trip or cancel their stay with us; any cancellation fees will be waived.
Performances of Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue have been canceled for Wednesday, November 9 through Friday, November 11 in light of the temporary closure of Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground. Guests with pre-paid reservations will be canceled and refunded to the original form of payment.
Walt Disney World Theme Parks and Water Parks
Walt Disney World Theme Parks are currently operating under normal conditions. Please continue to monitor news outlets for the latest weather information.
Walt Disney World Water Parks and Miniature Golf locations are temporarily closed on Thursday, November 10:
Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon water park (Disney’s Blizzard Beach water park is currently closed for the season.)
Winter Summerland Miniature Golf
Fantasia Gardens
Fairways Miniature Golf
Stay tuned to Chip and Company for more information.
Disney halts Theme Park Reservations due to Tropical Storm Nicole
Disney has halted Theme Park Reservations on Thursday and Friday when Tropical Storm Nicole is expected to hit Central Florida. A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Disney World, Universal Orlando, and most of Central Florida.
Tropical Storm Warning in Effect for Disney World & Universal Orlando
A tropical storm warning is in effect for both Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando including most of Central Florida. All eyes are on Tropical Storm Nicole as tonight is the first official night of Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party.
Here is the most recent update from the National Hurricane Center:
At 700 AM EST (1200 UTC), the center of Subtropical Storm Nicole was located near latitude 27.7 North, longitude 72.0 West. Nicole is moving toward the west-northwest near 8 mph (13 km/h). A turn toward the west and west-southwest is forecast today and tonight, and that motion should continue through Wednesday. A turn toward the northwest and north-northwest is expected Thursday and Thursday night. On the forecast track, the center of Nicole will approach the northwestern Bahamas today and tonight, move near or over those islands on Wednesday, and approach the east coast of Florida Wednesday night. Nicole’s center is then expected to move across central and northern Florida into southern Georgia Thursday and Thursday night.
Maximum sustained winds are near 50 mph (80 km/h) with higher gusts. Nicole is expected to make a transition to a tropical storm later today and begin strengthening, and it is forecast to be near or at hurricane strength by Wednesday and Wednesday night while it is moving near the northwestern Bahamas and approaching the east the coast of Florida.
Winds of 40 mph extend outward up to 380 miles (610 km) from the center.
Disney News Round-Up: Protest Coming to Walt Disney World, Potential Hurricane Brewing, More Holiday Snacks are Coming, Holiday Sipper and Popcorn Bucket Release Dates. Kylo Ren’s stage show returns along with Toy Story Characters. Plus, The Santa Clauses makes its premiere.
New Holiday Magic Shots available at Magic Kingdom
The holidays have arrived at Magic Kingdom and now so have the holiday Magic Shots! Guests visiting the park can enjoy some special holiday magic added to their PhotoPass photos. Take a look!
Magic Shots include Tinker Bell in her holiday outfit, mistletoe appearing in your photo, festive lights and snowflakes, and even making guests look like they are in a snow globe!
These holiday Magic Shots can be enjoyed during regular park hours now through January 7, 2023.
Disney’s PhotoPass Service shared these new Magic Shots on Facebook and also announced that Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party will have some exclusive Magic Shots as well.
Which Magic Shot are you looking forward to getting this holiday season?
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Christmas Decorations have arrived at Disneyland & California Adventure
Christmas decorations have arrived at the Disneyland Resort! Both Disneyland and Disney California Adventure are decked out for the holiday season. Wreaths, ornaments, bows, lights, and giant Christmas trees adorn the parks.
At Disneyland park, the buildings have been adorned with garland, ornaments, bows, and wreaths. Sleeping Beauty Castle has been made over with holiday icicles and wreaths. A 60-foot Christmas tree greets guests as the enter Main Street USA. Everywhere you look, you can see festive holiday decorations.
At Disney California Adventure, similar decorations can be seen around every corner. The entrance to the park has a sign for Festival of Holidays. A 50-foot Christmas tree stands at the end of Buena Vista Street. Garland and bows adorn the lamp posts. Cars Land is even getting into the holiday spirit with ‘Seasons Speedings’.
Have you ever been at the Disneyland Resort during the holidays?
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Holiday Drinks Now Available at Ghirardelli in Disney Springs
Ghirardelli in Disney Springs is now offering delicious, festive holiday drinks! The holidays are upon us and if you’d like to enjoy a tasty beverage while you are shopping and enjoying Disney Springs, make sure you grab a drink at Ghirardelli Chocolate Shop.
“The holidays are around the corner! ✨ While you’re out holiday shopping, stop by a Ghirardelli Chocolate Shop and warm up with a delicious Hot Cocoa! Our festive holiday trio includes the Classic Hot Cocoa, our decadent Sea Salt Caramel Hot Cocoa, and our seasonal Peppermint Hot Cocoa – available for a limited time! Pair them with your favorite Squares for a warm, chocolatey treat.”
Which holiday drink are you most interested in getting? It’ll be a Sea Salt Caramel Hot Cocoa for me!
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Photos: The Santa Clauses World Premiere with Tim Allen
The cast and creative team from the Disney+ Original series “The Santa Clauses” celebrated with a festive premiere event at The Walt Disney Studios in Burbank.
Scott Calvin is back! After being Santa Claus for nearly thirty years, he’s as jolly as ever. But as Christmas declines in popularity, so does his Santa magic. Scott struggles to keep up with the demands of the job, as well as being there for his family. Upon discovering there is a way to retire from his post, Scott considers stepping down as Santa Claus and finding a worthy successor so that he can become a better father and husband.
Series stars Tim Allen, Elizabeth Mitchell, Kal Penn, Elizabeth Allen-Dick, Austin Kane, Matilda Lawler, Devin Bright, Rupali Redd along with guest cast Laura San Giacomo and Eric Lloyd, walked the carpet. Executive producers of “The Santa Clauses” Jack Burditt, Jason Winer, Richard Baker, Kevin Hench and Jon Radler, were also in attendance.
Adding to the holiday spirit, the premiere hosted an on-site toy collection event for the Disney Ultimate Toy Drive, benefitting the Marine Toys for Tots Program. Attendees of the premiere were asked to bring a toy to donate to children in need. The Disney Ultimate Toy Drive aims to deliver toys, hope, and joy where it’s needed most during the holiday season. The 75-year relationship between Disney and Toys for Tots dates back to the program’s beginnings when Walt Disney and his studio artists personally designed the Toys for Tots train logo that is still used to this day.
Fans of the Percy Jackson book series by author Rick Riordan have eagerly awaited news and images as the new Disney+ Original Series is currently filming.
The new series stars Walker Scobell (Percy Jackson), Leah Sava Jeffries (Annabeth Chase), Aryan Simhadri (Grover Underwood), Virginia Kull (Sally Jackson), as well as a variety of supporting cast members including Jason Mantzoukas, Dior Goodjohn, Glynn Turman, Charlie Bushnell, Timm Sharp, Olivea Morton, and more.
“The live-action series tells the fantastical story of a 12-year-old modern demigod, Percy Jackson, who’s just coming to terms with his newfound supernatural powers when the sky god Zeus accuses him of stealing his master lightning bolt. Now Percy must trek across America to find it and restore order to Olympus.”
Riordan and Jon Steinberg will serve as writers of the pilot, and James Bobin will direct. Steinberg will oversee the series with his producing partner Dan Shotz. Steinberg and Shotz serve as executive producers alongside Bobin, Riordan, Rebecca Riordan, Bert Salke, Monica Owusu-Breen, Jim Rowe, Anders Engström, Jet Wilkinson and The Gotham Group’s Ellen Goldsmith-Vein, Jeremy Bell and D.J. Goldberg.
Currently, the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series is slated to premiere on Disney+ in 2024, but an official release date has yet to be announced. Are you excited about the new series?
