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While Hurricane Irma has impacted the vacations of many visitors, we want to give a shout-out to all the cast members at all parks and the cleanup crews for doing a great job throughout Hurricane Irma and for getting the parks operational again. Here are the latest updates. If you are not sure about operating hours or any reservations you have made,

Our thoughts and prayers are with all those impacted by Hurricane Irma. Orlando International Airport All commercial operations at MCO will cease Saturday, September 9th, with a last departure at 5 p.m. Please check with your airline directly about your upcoming departure flight. Follow the airport’s Twitter account for regular updates. UPDATE: MCO continues to be closed and all Florida airports are

Liliane Opsomer, coauthor of The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World with Kids shares with us her love for Disney’s caramel apples. Have you ever been tempted by any of the delicious themed caramel apples at Main Street Confectionery, the Big Top Treats, the Candy Cauldron at Disney Springs, Karamell-Küche at Epcot, or Beverly Sunset at Disney’s Hollywood Studios? I

The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World with Kids 2018 has arrived in a store near you! The 2018 edition welcomes three new kids to the team and we are celebrating the release with a GIVEAWAY. But first, here’s more about the book. The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World with Kids 2018 is jam-packed with useful information and great advice

First Things First This year’s International Food and Wine Festival runs August 31st through November 13th—the longest festival ever, a record 75 days long! The event is included with your admission ticket to Epcot and features seminars, cooking demonstrations, free Eat to the Beat Concerts, and, of course, food booths. All of the food served is in small portions, priced