Disney World Cast Members being Recalled to work tonight. Hurricane Ian has passed the Central Florida area, and the Ride Out Teams have done an amazing job keeping Disney Resort Guests entertained, happy, and fed. Now that Disney has announced that Theme Parks will be in a phased reopening Schedule tomorrow, it looks like Cast members are being called back to work, or told to keep a regular schedule they already have.
Cast Members of Disney World are being told to check The Hub for scheduling. Some Cast Members are being called into work as of 9:00 PM tonight. We do know some Ride Out Cast Members are being released around the same time.
Disney has just released an update on the reopening of the Disney World Theme Parks as of 230pm. According to the release, Disney World Theme Parks will Resume Operation in Phases on September 30th!
Read on for the full details:
Update on Hurricane Ian: We are seeing the impacts of Hurricane Ian across Florida and are thinking of our neighbors in Central Florida and across the state. We will share more information about our plan to support relief efforts for our Florida neighbors soon.
We thank our first responders and community leaders for their courageous efforts in preparing for and managing the storm’s impact. To our cast members in Florida and in South Carolina, thank you for selflessly taking care of our guests.
We continue to closely monitor weather conditions as we assess the impact of Hurricane Ian on our property. While theme parks and many operating areas remain closed to guests today, we anticipate weather conditions to improve this evening. Walt Disney World Resort will resume theme park and Disney Springs operations in a phased approach starting on Friday, Sept. 30. Operating hours will be updated later today on DisneyWorld.com/Weather.
Guests staying at Universal Orlando Resort have started to venture out to check on the damage from Hurricane Ian.
First thing this morning photos were shared of the damage done to Jurassic Park River Adventure. Hurricane Ian basically blew a huge hole in the side of the building.
We have seen photos of flooding all over Universal Orlando Resort including Islands of Adventure and the Citywalk Area.
There is no word on how much damage was done to Universal Orlando Resort from Hurricane Ian. While Universal Orlando is expected to reopen tomorrow if the flooding is as bad as it seems it might not reopen till Saturday.
Here is the latest update from Universal Orlando.
Universal Orlando Resort has made the following operational decisions due to Hurricane Ian:
Our destination, including CityWalk, will close on Wednesday, Sept. 28. We will remain closed Thursday and anticipate reopening on Friday, Sept. 30 as conditions permit.
Our hotels will remain operational as they focus on taking care of our guests.
Our Halloween Horror Nights event at Universal Studios Florida will be canceled Wednesday, Sept. 28 and Thursday, Sept. 29. We anticipate reopening the event on Friday, Sept. 30 conditions permitting.
The Universal Orlando Resort Guest Contact Center is currently experiencing higher than-expected wait times and is currently assisting guests whose travel is directly affected by the hurricane. If your travel dates are after September 30, we would appreciate if you would call us back at a later date.
Our hotels will remain operational as they focus on taking care of our guests. If you have an existing reservation for arrival through Friday that you would like to cancel or modify, please continue to hold.
The Orlando International Airport has just shared a closure update due to Hurricane Ian.
Operational Update – Hurricane Ian Commercial flight operations are still halted for today. A damage assessment is taking place throughout our airport and facilities. All roads leading into Orlando International Airport are closed due to flooding at this time.
Operational Update – Hurricane Ian Commercial flight operations are still halted for today. A damage assessment is taking place throughout our airport and facilities. All roads leading into Orlando International Airport are closed due to flooding at this time. pic.twitter.com/0o8ppWT0dV
Our thoughts and prayers go out to everyone in Florida affected by Hurricane Ian.
We would also like to give the Team Members at Universal Orlando a HUGE hug for all of your hard work taking care of those guests who waited out the storm at the Universal Resort Hotels.
Disney World has just issued a statement on Hurricane Ian in Florida.
We are thinking of our neighbors across Florida. We will get through this together and will be there to help our cast members and community.
As we keep safety in mind, our theme parks and other operating areas remain closed today while crews assess the impact of the storm and clear debris. Thank you to all of our cast members who continue to care for the thousands of guests currently staying at our Disney Resort hotels.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to everyone in Florida affected by Hurricane Ian.
We would also like to give the Cast Members at Walt Disney World a HUGE hug for all of your tireless work taking care of those guests who waited out the storm at the Disney World Resort Hotels.
Turn tea time into a party with this Mad Tea Party Mug!
Inspired by the famous tea scene in Alice in Wonderland, as well as, on the famous Fantasyland attraction Mad Tea Party, this mug is perfect for your afternoon tea or any other beverage you prefer.
The top of the mug features a clear dome lid with Mad Hatter surrounded by tea pots and tea cups ready to offer the best tea party!
The mug looks exactly like the tea cups of the Mad Tea Party attraction in Fantasyland with a white base color, teal trim and handle and yellow flowers. It looks like a good size to have your favorite tea or coffee!
We found it at Celebrity 5 & 10 in Disney’s Hollywood Studios for $27.99! You can take a closer look at it in the video on our Instagram post:
There looks to be some Building Damage for Jurassic Park River Adventure in Universal Orlando’s Island of Adventure due to Hurricane Ian.
Here is a closer look at the hole in the side of the attraction:
Hey @UniversalORL I sure hope you have a plan to contain the dinosaurs on the Jurassic River ride…. That hole is big enough to allow the T-Rex to walk right out. pic.twitter.com/f3QRTQoZVT
We are unsure of the extent of the damage to Jurassic Park River Adventure since Universal Orlando announced they would be closed at least till Friday.
Guests can probably expect this attraction to remain closed even after the park reopens.
Disney World Suspends New Hotel Reservations through Sunday October 2nd
Disney World has suspended all new hotel reservations through Sunday, October 2nd due to Hurricane Ian. Previously new hotel reservations were on hold till October 1st but it looks like Disney has moved it forward an additional day.
Keeping the safety of our Cast Members and Guests top of mind, Walt Disney World theme parks and other operating areas remain closed today as the storm continues.
Walt Disney World Theme Parks and Water Parks
Walt Disney World will temporarily close our theme parks on Wednesday, Sept. 28 and Thursday, Sept. 29:
Magic Kingdom Park
EPCOT
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon water park (Disney’s Blizzard Beach water park is currently closed for the season.)
Winter Summerland Miniature Golf, Fantasia Gardens and Fairways Miniature Golf
Partially used multi-day theme park tickets with a usage window impacted by Hurricane Ian related park closure will automatically be extended to use the remaining entitlements through any date through September 30, 2023.
Walt Disney World Resort Hotels
For the safety of our Guests and Cast Members, check-in will not be accepted on Thursday, Sept. 29. For Guests with a Friday, Sept. 30 check-in, please arrive at your resort no earlier than 3 p.m. ET; Guests who arrive before 3 p.m. will not be able to check in. Guests may reschedule their trip or cancel their stay with us; any customary cancellation fees will be waived.
Guests that are checked in will receive updates, including any direction to shelter in place at their resort.
Dining options for Guests staying in our Resort hotels will vary, and in some cases may be very limited. Where available, restaurants will accept walk-ups only; Guests will not need dining reservations.
Characters will not be available in character dining locations on Thursday, Sept. 29.
The Grand Floridian Spa is closed on Thursday, Sept. 29.
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 are temporarily closed through Friday, Sept. 30 due to the weather. We are contacting Guests with current and upcoming reservations.
Dining, Enchanting Extras, and Special Events
Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom has been cancelled for Thursday, Sept. 29.
Effective immediately, we will not enforce cancellation policies until further notice for dining and other experiences like Savi’s Workshop, Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique and VIP Tours.
Performances of Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue have been cancelled Sept. 28 through Sept. 30 in light of the temporary closure of Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground. Guests with pre-paid reservations will be automatically cancelled and refunded.
Transportation
Walt Disney World Transportation has temporarily stopped operating and will begin again once the storm has passed, subject to safety conditions.
Limited Minnie Van and Mears taxi service will be available to Walt Disney World resort Guests with existing breakfast reservations.
Other Walt Disney World Experiences
Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser voyages departing Tuesday, Sept. 27 and Thursday, Sept. 29 have been cancelled due to the potential impact on the Guest experience. Guests with reservations for these dates are asked to please call (407) 939-5209 for help with modifying their plans.
ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex will be closed Wednesday, Sept. 28 and Thursday, Sept. 29.
Disney Springs
Disney Springs will be temporarily closed on Thursday, September 29.
Drawn to Life presented by Cirque du Soleil & Disney is cancelled on Wednesday, Sept. 28 and Thursday, Sept. 29. The 5:30 p.m. show on Friday, Sept. 30 will be rescheduled to begin at 8:00 p.m.
The most up-to-date information about temporary closures and impacts will be available via the My Disney Experience app and DisneyWorld.com/Weather or the Disney Travel website.
Please note that all reopening timelines are tentative, and subject to safety conditions.
New magical Disney Parks Collection is coming to Ulta Beauty next month!
It seems to include everything you need in your makeup collection like eyeshadow palettes, lip glosses, blender sponge, makeup brushes, blushes, nail polishes and more! Everything for an enchanting look.
The packaging is so gorgeous and unique! All the eyeshadow palettes are inspired in a Disney Parks icon like Cinderella Castle, Tower of Terror, Spaceship Earth and The Tree of Life.
The blender sponges also have each icon on them with a color that matches the aesthetic of each park.
There’s also a nail polish set and a blush palette that features the perfect shades for every skin color.
There is no exact launch date for this collection but we know it will be in October so stay tuned as we share more information about this fantastic Disney Parks collection from Ulta!
Disney Springs will be temporarily closed on Thursday, September 29.
Drawn to Life presented by Cirque du Soleil & Disney is canceled on Wednesday, Sept. 28, and Thursday, Sept. 29. The 5:30 p.m. show on Friday, Sept. 30 will be rescheduled to begin at 8:00 p.m.
Disney World is also closed today with Park Pass Reservations blocked for September 30th as well. While no official announcement has been made for Friday we hope to have more information for you sometime today.
Stay tuned to Chip and Company for more information.
Cinderella’s Royal Table is located in the iconic Cinderella Castle. Reservations for dining here always fill up fast! Food here is pretty basic but the location is amazing and the meal is usually a character meal. Though the character dining hasn’t returned to what it was pre-Covid.
Now the price for dining here has increased so it might be even more difficult to justify eating at Cinderella’s Royal Table.
Breakfast was previously $42 for adults and $27 for kids. Now, breakfast will cost $45 per adult (a $3 increase) and $29 per child (ages 9 and younger; a $2 increase).
Do you enjoy dining at Cinderella’s Royal Table? Will the price increase change how you feel about it?
If you’d like to visit Magic Kingdom, contact me today! I am a travel agent with Destinations to Travel, my services are complimentary, and I’d love to help you plan a magical vacation!
