Walt Disney World will be closing early on Wednesday as Hurricane Milton approaches Florida. The parks are expected to remain closed on Thursday due to the anticipated impact of the storm. Other major attractions in Florida, including Universal Orlando, SeaWorld, and Aquatica, are also closing in anticipation of the hurricane.
The Secret Service is facing criticism for sending agents to an LGBTQ-focused event at Disney World, a move that comes amid intense scrutiny over their handling of assassination attempts against former President Trump. The event, the Out and Equal Workplace Summit, aims to promote LGBTQ diversity in the workplace. This news comes alongside other political updates, including the first House hearing on the Trump assassination attempts task force, the growing tension over gun violence, and the latest developments in the 2024 presidential campaign.
This holiday season, Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort is offering a range of festive experiences for guests of all ages. From a new speakeasy and retro roller-skating rink to gourmet dining and special spa treatments, the resort is the perfect place to create cherished memories with loved ones.
Disney World Orlando is set to embark on its most significant transformation in over 50 years with the introduction of Villains Land, a dedicated section celebrating Disney’s infamous antagonists. The expansion, announced at the D23 Expo, promises an immersive and thrilling experience for visitors, with two major attractions, shopping, dining, and encounters with beloved villains.
A group of anti-Israel protesters from Queers for Palestine were arrested on Saturday after blocking the exit of Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. The protesters, who were wearing keffiyeh and holding banners, chanted “Free Palestine” and accused Disney of “supporting genocide.” Some drivers were forced to use the highway’s shoulder to go around the protesters, and one angry motorist confronted them, saying “You are causing people to actually hate you.” The protester verbally attacked him, calling him a “genocide sympathizer.” The protesters claimed that Disney supports Israel without acknowledging the loss of Palestinian lives in the ongoing genocide.
In the 1980s, Disney World’s Solid Waste Energy Conversion Plant attempted to generate power from plastic waste using pyrolysis, but it closed after a year due to high operating costs. Today, environmental campaigners cite the Disney story to question advanced recycling technologies, which aim to convert plastic waste back into new plastic. However, pyrolysis has improved since the 1980s, and advanced recycling has the potential to solve the plastic waste crisis by diverting millions of tonnes of discarded plastic from landfills and incinerators. While there are concerns regarding toxic waste generation, energy use, and the perpetuation of conventional plastics, most advanced recycling technologies are environmentally preferable to the alternatives.
A group representing the disabled community has expressed outrage over recent changes to the Disability Access Service (DAS) program at Disneyland and Disney World. The changes, which limit assistance to only those with developmental disabilities, have been met with criticism for excluding individuals with a wide range of other disabilities. The DAS Defenders group has called on Disney to revise the policy and reverse the updates, stating that they erode the legacy of inclusion and accessibility that the company has long been known for.
Blue milk, a beverage first seen in the original ‘Star Wars’ film, is now available for purchase in stores. Dairy brands Kemps and TruMoo have launched the low-fat, vanilla-flavored milk, which comes in packaging featuring an image of Luke Skywalker battling Darth Vader. While once only available at Disney World’s Star Wars attraction, the galactic goodness can now be found at select local stores. Customers can visit TruMoo’s website to find out which stores have blue milk in stock.
The Michelin Guide has awarded its first-ever star to a restaurant on a Disney property. The honor went to Victoria & Albert’s, an upscale eatery in Disney World’s Grand Floridian Resort. The restaurant received high marks for its atmosphere, service, and food, which draws inspiration from around the world. The Michelin star is the latest in a series of accolades for Victoria & Albert’s, which has also earned the AAA Five Diamond Award and the Forbes Travel Guide Five Star award.
