Curfews, Price Hikes, and Hurricane Preparations—Your Daily Disney Recap
Hello, Disney fans! Wednesday, October 9, 2024, was a whirlwind of activity both at Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort, as hurricane preparations ramped up and ticket prices saw a significant hike.
Over at Walt Disney World, cast members at Magic Kingdom diligently prepared the park for Hurricane Milton. The iconic castle stood resiliently, with its blue and gray turrets peeking out above street lamps draped in protective green netting. Cast members worked tirelessly to secure signs, kiosks, and umbrellas. In an effort to ensure safety, Osceola County issued a curfew starting at 8 p.m. sharp, and the parks will remain closed on Thursday. For a bit of trivia, check out this list of every time Walt Disney World has closed and why. Bob Iger also took to social media to wish safety for everyone in Hurricane Milton’s path.
Meanwhile, at EPCOT, pin collectors have something exciting to look forward to. A limited edition Walt Disney World Parades pin featuring Muppet*Vision 3D has just hit the shelves! Plus, the Disney Store is teasing new holiday merchandise with their Gingerbread Collection, set to feature shirts, backpacks, and the always-popular ear headbands. And for all you Star Wars enthusiasts, keep an eye out for the new Replica C-3PO Premium Electronic Head Relic coming soon to DisneyStore.com.
Over on the West Coast, Disneyland Resort has announced a price hike for both tickets and Lightning Lane passes. Magic Key holders will have a special preview of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure before it officially opens on November 15. Disneyland is also rolling out exciting new updates for their Mobile Order system, while Disney California Adventure has added a new Pepita puppet to their Plaza de la Familia “Coco” show. In a fun twist, a recent park incident saw guests arguing with the Evil Queen—thankfully, Snow White swooped in to save the day!
To round things off, construction at Disneyland Paris’s World of Frozen has hit an important milestone, with Imagineers sharing sneak peeks on Instagram. Not to be outdone, Universal Studios also has its own news—Super Nintendo World will celebrate the holidays for the first time this year, adding even more festive cheer to the season.
What do you think of the new changes and updates around the parks? Share your thoughts in the comments below and let’s get the conversation going!
Source: WDW News Today
