Walt Disney World Resort Update

– Central Florida hunkers down as Tropical Storm Idalia churns in the Gulf of Mexico, likely becoming Hurricane Idalia by the time you read this, but no operational changes at Walt Disney World at our publication time.

– At some point in September, all four Walt Disney World theme parks will have courtesy trams running in their parking lots again; This & That & Reminders and so forth…

– Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party now underway on select nights through November 1; Wine Bar George hosts us for Brunch; This & That & Reminders & More!

– Dining Reservations Changing Soon; Views of DVC Moonlight Magic at Disney’s Animal Kingdom; runDisney reveals medals and other This & That & Reminders plus a new Florida 2-day 2-park ticket offer and more

– Sad to note the passing of Disney Historian and MousePlanet contributor Jim Korkis, and actor Paul Reubens (Star Tours/Oga’s); 2023 EPCOT Int’l Food & Wine Festival is underway; This & That & Reminders and more!

– Next up during this hot summer at Walt Disney World Resort is the 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival starting on Thursday, July 27, and Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party (on select nights) starts August 11. This & That…

– Bob Iger’s term as CEO extended to end of 2026 as The Walt Disney Company celebrates its 100th anniversary in challenging times; EPCOT celebrates Disney100 with photo ops, a mural, and popcorn buckets; Airport transportation merger; More!

– More details for the upcoming July 27 start of EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival; Views of Fourth of July Flyovers, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, & Disney Springs; Haunted Mansion ‘routine’ closure? And More!

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– #HalfwayToTheHolidays — Disney shared initial details of winter season events around Walt Disney World, including Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and the new Disney Jollywood Nights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios; plus more!