Bon Voyage Breakfast at Boardwalk Expanded; Disney Cruise Cancels Stops at Tortola

Bon Voyage Character Breakfast at Boardwalk Expanded:

The Bon Voyage Breakfast at Trattoria al Forno at Disney's Boardwalk featuring Rapunzel, Flynn Ryder, Ariel, and Prince Eric will soon be expanded. Guests will have even more opportunity to dine with their favorite characters. 

Beginning December 17, guests will be able to make reservations for the character breakfast for one hour longer during reservations. Reservations will now be available from 7:30 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. Reservations can be made by calling 407-WDW-DINE.

Source: WDW News Today

Disney Cruise Line Cancels Stops at Tortola Through March:

Due to the effects from Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Maria on the port of Tortola in the British Virgin Islands, Disney Cruise Line has decided to cancel visits to the port through March 2018. They have made the choice to visit Philipsburg, St. Maarten instead aboard select sailings on the Disney Fantasy until at least March 2018. Here is the new itinerary:

• Saturday – Port Canaveral
• Sunday – At Sea
• Monday – At Sea
• Tuesday – Philipsburg, St. Maarten
• Wednesday – St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
• Thursday – At Sea
• Friday – Castaway Cay
• Saturday – Port Canaveral

Guests who have already booked adventures in Tortola have been removed and refunded. They may now begin booking adventures in Philipsburg, St. Maarten. Other guests may also book Port Adventures once their booking window opens:

Source: WDW Info

The Walt Disney Company Donates $2.5 Million to Humanitarian Aid for Hurricane Irma

We are all praying for the victims to get the help they need now that Hurricane Irma has devastated the state of Florida, the Caribbean, and other areas. The Walt Disney Company has donated $2.5 million in Humanitarian Aid to support these communities. This donation will support the American Red Cross, UNICEF, Save the Children, and other nonprofit organizations. 

“As millions of people now face the daunting challenge of putting their lives and communities back together in the wake of these historic hurricanes, they need our help,” said Robert A. Iger, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, The Walt Disney Company. “We’re donating $2.5 million to support relief and recovery efforts in response to Hurricane Irma. This is in addition to nearly $16 million we raised after Hurricane Harvey to help ensure storm victims have the support needed to recover and rebuild.”

In addition to Disney’s donation announced today, contributions from Disney employees to eligible relief and recovery organizations will be matched dollar for dollar by Disney Employee Matching Gifts: A Program of The Walt Disney Company Foundation.

During Hurricane Irma, Walt Disney World and the Disney Cruise Line donated meals, provided storage for supplies and power-utility vehicles, donated bedding to shelters, and made rooms available for first responders. Disney will also be donating goods and services throughout the region as specific needs are identified.

Last night, in partnership with other media companies, ABC will broadcast Hand in Hand: A Benefit for Hurricane Relief, a telethon special to raise awareness and additional money to help the millions of people displaced and devastated by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. As of this moment over $44 million has been raised.

Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with those affected by this horrible disaster.

Source: The Walt Disney Company

Walt Disney World to Re-Open Tomorrow After Effects from Hurricane Irma

Photo Credit: @JEFF_EMT on Twitter

Hurricane Irma has left Florida for the most part, the curfew has been lifted, and Walt Disney World will resume operations tomorrow, September 12. The cast members along with countless others began clean up of the resort as Irma caused several downed trees and minor flooding in spots but the resorts or the parks never lost power. Tomorrow's hours for the parks are:

Magic Kingdom will open at 9 a.m tomorrow morning and close at 7 p.m. due to Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. The park will also have Extra Magic Hours from 8 a.m. - 9 a.m. for Walt Disney World Resort guests.

Epcot will be open from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. with Extra Magic Hours for resort guests from 9 p.m. until 11 p.m.

Disney's Hollywood Studios will open from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. Disney's Animal Kingdom will also be open from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. Disney Springs will open from 10 a.m until Midnight. 

Disney's Typhoon Lagoon and Disney's Blizzard Beach will remain closed tomorrow.

Running Updates on Hurricane Irma at Walt Disney World & Disney Cruise Line

Last year, Walt Disney World closed for a day and a half due to Hurricane Matthew. This weekend it looks like the strongest hurricane on record could effect Walt Disney World again and they are already preparing for the worst with several changes to its schedule and has set up a FAQ on its website about its hurricane policy.

Hurricane Irma is a Category 5 hurricane that has sustained 185 mph winds. The hurricane right now is expected to hit the southern part of Florida on Sunday afternoon as a Category 4 hurricane.

UPDATE 9/8: 
Due to the oncoming effects of what is Hurricane Irma, Walt Disney World will close its parks for the second straight year. The parks will close early tomorrow 9/9 and will close through Monday, September 11. The parks will resume normal operation on Tuesday, September 12. Here is the full details and statement from Walt Disney World which can be seen through the link here.

To all Florida residents and friends, please stay safe and our prayers are all with you.

UPDATE 9/7 Evening: Walt Disney World has announced several cancellations and closures due to the oncoming threat of Hurricane Irma. Here is a list of what was announced:

• Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground will close beginning Saturday afternoon 9/9.
• Performances of Hoop-Dee-Doo Revue and Mickey’s Backyard BBQ have been cancelled for Saturday 9/9, Sunday, 9/10, and Monday 9/11.
• The Spirit of Aloha Dinner Show at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort has been cancelled for Saturday evening.
• Highway in the Sky Dine Around is cancelled for Saturday evening, 9/9.
• Disney’s Vero Beach Resort will close Friday 9/8 at 2PM.
• Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort will close on Saturday 9/10 at 10AM.
• Night of Joy has been cancelled for Saturday, 9/9. 
• Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party has been cancelled on Sunday 9/10. 

Stay tuned for more updates and stay safe. 

UPDATE(9/7 Morning): The  Orlando International Airport will cease all commercial flights at 5:00 p.m. this Saturday, September 9. 

The Orlando International Airport (@MCO) is ceasing commercial flights starting at 5pm on Saturday, September 9thhttps://t.co/VkacAIjt4p pic.twitter.com/w87fXzEH1K

— BlogMickey.com (@Blog_Mickey) September 7, 2017

Original Story:

We are operating under normal conditions and continue to monitor Hurricane Irma. Read our hurricane policy here: https://t.co/B2N0hKep9b pic.twitter.com/8Q9X64g0DC

— WDW Today (@WDWToday) September 6, 2017

As of now, Disney's Blizzard Beach will be closed both Friday, September 8 and Saturday, September 9 due to Hurricane Irma. Walt Disney World has not made a decision on Typhoon Lagoon as of yet. Both water parks could be closed through the weekend depending on the track of Irma.

Disney has also deflated Aerophile (Characters in Flight) at Disney Springs and will remain under suspended operation until Hurricane Irma is no longer a threat. As of now that is all of the effects of Hurricane Irma at Walt Disney World.

Hurricane Irma is also effecting Disney Cruise Line. The Disney Fantasy sailing which began on September 2 will be cut short and return to Port Canaveral on September 7, two days ahead of schedule. Guests aboard this sailing are receiving a two-night credit for returning early plus 25% discount on a future cruise. The September 9th sailing aboard the Fantasy has been cancelled. Guests will receive a full refund and 25% discount on a future sailing.

The Disney Dream sailing that began on September 4 is also returning early on the 7 and will receive a refund equal to 2 nights of their stay and a 25% discount on a future cruise. Sailings that were scheduled for September 8 and 11 have been cancelled. Guests on these sailings will receive a full refund and a 25% discount on a future cruise.

Affected guests will have from September 18 through October 18, 2017 to use the 25% discount offer to book a future cruise. Stay tuned for updates on Hurricane Irma.