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Hurricane Idalia is looking ever more likely to be a dangerous Category 3 Hurricane when it targets Florida in the coming days, we will keep you updated with all the latest from Central Florida schools and colleges. As Hurricane Idalia continues to strengthen, the storm is forecast to be a major hurricane as it makes landfall early Wednesday. With much of the state forecast to experience severe weather, Central Florida schools and colleges are making plans to prepare for the worst of the weather. Throughout the storm we will keep you up to date with all the latest from the schools and colleges. Here is a list county-by-county. Orange County Important update for OCPS families: Based on this morning’s forecast, sustained wind speeds will exceed 35 MPH on the west side of Orange County and as a result there will be no school for students on Wednesday, Aug. 30. All after-school activities must end tonight by 8 p.m. and will be canceled for Wednesday. OCPS are planning on resuming school on Thursday, Aug. 31. Osceola County Earlier today Osceola County announced that schools in the county are expected to remain open tomorrow, but now that decision has been changed. This afternoon, Governor Ron DeSantis amended Executive Order 23-171 for Hurricane Idalia to now include Osceola County. As such, all Osceola district public schools will be closed on Wednesday, August 30. All district offices and school campuses will also be closed. All after-school school activities, events, and programs are cancelled today and tomorrow. At this time, plans are to reopen schools and district departments on Thursday, August 31. Seminole County School officials in Seminole County said afterschool activities and evets will continue as usual on Tuesday, Aug. 29. Seminole County public schools will be closed on Wednesday, Aug. 30. Officials said they will provide an update on resuming school and extracurricular activities at a later date. Lake County All after-school events are canceled Tuesday for Lake County public schools, with the exception of Extended Learning Centers, which will be open until 6 p.m. Parents, however, are asked to pick up their children from ELC as early as possible. Schools and offices will be closed on Wednesday, Aug. 29. The Villages Elementary and Lost Lake Elementary will be used as storm shelters. Both will serve special-needs guests and are pet-friendly. Lake County expects to reopen schools and offices on Thursday. Rollins College Tuesday evening classes remain as scheduled. On Wednesday, August 30, no in-person classes will be held. Faculty will implement their hurricane plan from their syllabi, which allows for alternative instructional modalities (ex. a virtual option, alternative assignment, etc.) All in-person campus programming and activities are cancelled Wednesday. . Valencia College Valencia College will be closed on Wednesday, 8/30, due to the potential impact of Hurricane Idalia. In-person and online classes will not be held during this time. University of Central Florida Academic and most campus operations are suspended Wednesday, Aug. 30. Students, faculty, and staff should remain indoors and off the roads during periods of possible intermittent tropical winds and weather. Standard operations will continue through 11:59 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 29, and are planned to resume Thursday, Aug. 31. For the very latest news and information from Orlando and Central Florida, check back often here at Gotta Go Orlando as we keep you informed throughout the day, every day. You can also keep up to date on our socials, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel, your free guide to Orlando. Planning your next vacation? Check out Top Villas, offering the best vacation homes, in the best resorts. Enquire or book online. Top Villas guarantee the very best rates on all luxury villas, condos & townhouses. Please Note: We are supported by our advertisers via digital ads, sponsored content, and affiliate links. Articles may be paid for, or contain affiliate links where we could earn money if you purchase products or services via a link our site

As we get ever closer to this years Halloween Horror nights, Universal Orlando have revealed this years official map for HHN 32. Halloween Horror Nights (HHN) at Universal Orlando Resort kicks off this Friday, September 1, and to get us in the mood, (not that we're not!) Universal have revealed this years official map. Halloween Horror Nights 32 will feature 10 terrifying haunted houses, 5 sinister scare zones and live entertainment. All new terrifying houses this year including “The Exorcist: Believer,” inspired by the new Universal Pictures film from Blumhouse and Morgan Creek Entertainment, “Chucky: Ultimate Kill Count” based on the popular USA & SYFY series, and “Universal Monsters: Unmasked,” inspired by Universal’s legacy of iconic cinematic monsters. Haunted Houses A. Bloodmoon: Dark Offerings B. The Exorcist: Believer C. Stranger Things D. Dueling Dragons: Choose Thy Fate E. YETI: Campground Kills F. Chucky: Ultimate Kill Count G. Dr. Oddfellow’s Twisted Origins H. The Darkest Deal I. The Last of Us J. Universal Monsters: Unmasked Scare Zones K. Dr. Oddfellow’s Collection of Horrors L. Vamp ’69: Summer of Blood M. Shipyard 32: Horrors Unhinged N. Jungle of Doom: Expedition Horror O. Dark Zodiac Live Entertainment P. Nightmare Fuel Revenge Dream Rides & Attractions 1. Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit 2. Transformers: The Ride-3D 3. Revenge of the Mummy 4. Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts 5. Men in Black: Alien Attack DE. Death Eaters Encounter (YES!!) Here’s what’s lingering in the fog at Universal Orlando’s Halloween Horror Nights 2023: HAUNTED HOUSES The Exorcist: Believer An Evil Reawakened Two missing girls have been found with no memory of what happened to them. But wherever they went, the ultimate evil has returned with them. Enter the most terrifying scenes from the new Blumhouse film. Chucky: Ultimate Kill Count Chucky’s Back for Even More Carnage Chucky, the serial killer doll, is back for a new gorefest! He’s hijacked his own haunted house with all kinds of bloody hijinks. You and your friends must try to survive his ultimate kill count. Stranger Things 4 Try to Escape the Curse of Vecna You’ll need your squad to resist Vecna’s gruesome curse. Like Eleven, now’s your chance to stop him once and for all as you take on the scariest season of Stranger Things yet. The Last of Us Step Into the World of The Last of Us You and your squad will encounter the haunting and overgrown world of the video game in a brand-new, terrifying way. Stay silent if you want to survive a multitude of Clickers, Hunters and more. Universal Monsters: Unmasked Four Universal Monsters. One New Nightmare. Descend into the Paris Catacombs, where you and your squad will face a new horde of Monsters: Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, the Phantom of the Opera, the Hunchback of Notre Dame and the Invisible Man. Dr. Oddfellow’s Twisted Origins Your Soul is a Price He’s Willing to Pay You won’t be able to resist going inside Dr. Oddfellow’s menacing menagerie of twisted oddities. But the price for you and your friends is steep: the cost of your souls to feed his immortal power Dueling Dragons: Choose Thy Fate No Matter Who You Choose, You Lose Two warlocks of great power were turned into dragons after trying to take Merlyn’s spell book. Now you and your friends are caught in their epic battle. You must choose a path and a victor. YETI: Campground Kills Yeti or Not, Here They Come You and your friends are about to venture into a 1950s campground overrun by huge, menacing yetis who rip apart anyone who gets in their way. You must flee to the ranger tower to escape. The Darkest Deal Fame is Fleeting. Fear is Forever. Blues musician Pinestraw Spruce will have to face the music after meeting with The Collector and trading his soul for musical glory. You and your squad learn the terrible price of fame. Bleed for the Blood Moon Bloodmoon: Dark Offerings In a Colonial-era village, moon-worshippers witness a blood moon at their fall festival. They take it as a sign to hunt down any non-followers, including you and your scream squad. SCARE ZONES Dr. Oddfellow’s Collection of Horror Dr. Oddfellow will lure you into Halloween Horror Nights with a promise of immortality. As he lifts the veil on all the horrors to come, you’ll soon realize you may not even survive the night. Dark Zodiac Dr. Oddfellow has entered a dark dimension to harness the power of the Zodiac and live forever. He twists the signs into malevolent beings who foretell your doom. As his star rises, yours falls. Jungle of Doom: Expedition Horror In the 1920s, Dr. Oddfellow ventured deep into the darkest jungle, performing horrific experiments on nature. Now his monstrous creations are running amok and are coming after you. Vamp ’69: Summer of Blood At a 60s music fest in a small New York town, you’ll jam to popular bands with fellow concert-goers until Dr. Oddfellow unleashes vicious vampires on the audience. They’re out for your blood. Shipyard 32: Horrors Unhinged Enter a 1940s San Francisco shipping yard full of mysterious crates and cages bearing Dr. Oddfellow’s symbol. Beware, his nightmarish oddities have now escaped, spreading fear and chaos in their wake. SHOW Nightmare Fuel Revenge Dream The show that sparked your darkest dreams has reignited. Let your nightmares burn out of control as the pyro and aerial performers fire you up to the beat of metal and electronica. NEW SPINE-CHILLING EXPERIENCES AND KILLER FOOD Guests can enjoy the all-new disturbingly entertaining show, “Nightmare Fuel Revenge Dream,” that features a new dreamer confronting the creature that’s been turning her dreams into nightmares. While shopping the latest Halloween Horror Nights merchandise and treats in an all-new Tribute Store, guests can enter a mysterious NYC Comic Book Shop and experience the “Tribute to Terror” by stepping into the pages of this original, terrifying, horror comic book. Guests can enjoy a drink at the Red Coconut Club as it will once again transform to the Dead Coconut Club donning a new theme and menu. When guests want to take a bite out of the horror, they can enjoy a monstrous menu of all-new food & beverage items, including Bloody Campground Poutine, El Pastor Torta and Sour Apple Pie Funnel Fries, in addition to returning fan-favorites like Pizza Fries. New this year, Peacock’s Halloween Horror Bar will feature themed libations within an ominous nightclub vibe, photo opportunities, and more. For those dying to experience this year’s “killer” food & beverage before the event even opens, Taste of Terror will offer guests an exclusive preview of select items that will be featured at Halloween Horror Nights select nights from August 10 through August 26. Click here for more information and to purchase tickets. For the very latest news and information from Orlando and Central Florida, check back often here at Gotta Go Orlando as we keep you informed throughout the day, every day. You can also keep up to date on our socials, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel, your free guide to Orlando. Planning your next vacation? Check out Top Villas, offering the best vacation homes, in the best resorts. Enquire or book online. Top Villas guarantee the very best rates on all luxury villas, condos & townhouses. Please Note: We are supported by our advertisers via digital ads, sponsored content, and affiliate links. 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Hurricane Idalia is now on track to be a dangerous Category 3 Hurricane, and Orange County have made the decision to close schools tomorrow. As Hurricane Idalia continues to strengthen, the storm is forecast to be a major hurricane as it makes landfall early Wednesday. In anticipation of the storm arrive, and based on this morning’s forecast, sustained wind speeds are forecast to exceed 35 MPH on the west side of Orange County and as a result there will be no school for Orange County Public School students on Wednesday, Aug. 30. All after-school activities must end tonight by 8 p.m. and will be canceled for Wednesday, OCPS are planning on resuming school on Thursday, Aug. 31. In contrast schools in Osceola County are expected to remain open tomorrow, Wednesday, but the county will continue to monitor the storm’s development. For the very latest news and information from Orlando and Central Florida, check back often here at Gotta Go Orlando as we keep you informed throughout the day, every day. You can also keep up to date on our socials, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel, your free guide to Orlando. Planning your next vacation? Check out Top Villas, offering the best vacation homes, in the best resorts. Enquire or book online. Top Villas guarantee the very best rates on all luxury villas, condos & townhouses. Please Note: We are supported by our advertisers via digital ads, sponsored content, and affiliate links. Articles may be paid for, or contain affiliate links where we could earn money if you purchase products or services via a link our site

Disney Cruise Line had announced that they would unveil the first look of the new Disney Treasure at a virtual grand reveal event on August 30, sadly this has had to be postponed due to Hurricane Idalia. If you have been awaiting more details about the Disney Treasure, Disney Cruise Line’s newest ship, you are going to have to wait awhile more. Disney Cruise Line had announced that they would host a virtual grand reveal event on August 30 at 11 am, where they were set to give a first look at this all-new vessel during the world premiere of “Unlocking the Disney Treasure: Adventure Awaits Onboard Disney’s Newest Ship.” The grand reveal will now not happen on August 30, due to Hurricane Idalia setting its sights on Florida in the coming days. The event has now been rescheduled to September 5. The sixth ship of the Disney fleet is currently under construction at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Germany. Like it's sister ship Disney Wish, the triton-class Disney Treasure will weigh in at 135,000 tons and offer 1,250 staterooms. The Treasure will boast a Grand Hall atrium themed around the movie “Aladdin,” featuring Princess Jasmine, the Genie, and Aladdin, with real-world influences from Africa and Asia, and paying homage to the fictional land of Agrabah with its gilded palaces. The signature central statue will feature Aladdin and Jasmine on their magic flying carpet. The Disney Treasure will feature signature character sculptures that honor the ship’s motif of adventure, Peter Pan and Captain Hook. Harnessing the power of Tinker Bell’s pixie dust, Peter Pan will levitate next to the Disney Treasure to add the finishing touch to the ship’s stern filigree. Meanwhile, Peter Pan’s longtime rival, Captain Hook can be seen leaning out a porthole with a vengeful expression on his face. Paintbrush and paint bucket in hand, Peter Pan sports a mischievous grin as he glances back at Captain Hook, who is dripping in yellow paint. For the very latest news and information from Orlando and Central Florida, check back often here at Gotta Go Orlando as we keep you informed throughout the day, every day. You can also keep up to date on our socials, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel, your free guide to Orlando. Planning your next vacation? Check out Top Villas, offering the best vacation homes, in the best resorts. Enquire or book online. Top Villas guarantee the very best rates on all luxury villas, condos & townhouses. Please Note: We are supported by our advertisers via digital ads, sponsored content, and affiliate links. Articles may be paid for, or contain affiliate links where we could earn money if you purchase products or services via a link our site

As Hurricane Idalia looms ever larger over Florida, Walt Disney World has issued an operational update for concerned guests. Walt Disney World has issued a new operational update with travel advice for guests. The resort is also offering Florida residents evacuating from the storm , together with first responders assisting in storm-related recovery efforts a 50% off discount on Disney Resort hotel stays on the evenings of August 29-31, 2023. Read on for the latest: For Guests staying at Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground: As Disney continues to monitor the weather, they are asking that all Fort Wilderness Guests remove and stow all outside items, including décor, and take in camper awnings by 6 PM on Tuesday, August 29. If you’d like to depart early or discuss alternate options for your vacation, please contact (407) 939-2744. Travel Flexibility: At this time, change and cancellation fees imposed by Disney will be waived for check-in dates of August 28, 2023 through September 5, 2023. Guests currently staying at our Disney Resort hotels whose travel plans have been impacted by the storm may receive a discounted rate to extend their stay through the evening of August 31, if needed, by visiting the front desk. Evacuees & First Responders Support: Florida residents evacuating from the storm and first responders assisting in storm-related recovery efforts may also receive 50% off Disney Resort hotel stays on the evenings of August 29-31, 2023. For evacuees, please call (407) W-DISNEY for details. For first responders, please call (407) 828-3200 (Option 3). This applies to new bookings only and is based on availability. Storm Recovery: Walt Disney World is prepared to once again serve as a staging area for storm-related recovery efforts for the state of Florida. For Guests looking to modify or cancel their Disney Resort hotel reservations, please visit DisneyWorld.com/Plans. For the very latest news and information from Orlando and Central Florida, check back often here at Gotta Go Orlando as we keep you informed throughout the day, every day. You can also keep up to date on our socials, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel, your free guide to Orlando. Planning your next vacation? Check out Top Villas, offering the best vacation homes, in the best resorts. Enquire or book online. Top Villas guarantee the very best rates on all luxury villas, condos & townhouses. Please Note: We are supported by our advertisers via digital ads, sponsored content, and affiliate links. Articles may be paid for, or contain affiliate links where we could earn money if you purchase products or services via a link our site

As Hurricane Idalia continues to grow rapidly, with its sights firmly fixed on the west coast of Florida, Port Canaveral in the east coast has issued an update. Port Canaveral hs issued an update on Hurricane Idalia as the storm continues on a path towards the west coast. The U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port (COTP) has set Port Condition "X-RAY" for Port Canaveral. The busy port say that sustained gale force winds are predicted within 48hours. Port Canaveral will remain open and conduct normal Port operations, but they anticipate limited waterside and vessel shoreside, with port operations subject to change as the weather conditions dictate. While severe weather is expected, based on current forecasts and storm information, Port Canaveral is NOT issuing a marina evacuation order for Hurricane Idalia. Vessels berthed at marinas located in Port Canaveral should consult with their marina owner/operator and comply with marina specific requirements and precautions. Continue to monitor Port Canaveral and https://twitter.com/BrevardEOC and the Port Status Hotline at 321-394-3411 for updates. The National Hurricane Center has just released its 11 am Hurricane Idalia update, and the storm is shaping up to be a major hurricane that is set to slam Florida with dangerous life threatening winds. Idalia has gained additional strength Tuesday morning and has maximum sustained winds of 85 mph with stronger wind gusts. The storm currently remains a Category 1 hurricane for now, but it is expected to undergo rapid intensification and become an extremely dangerous Category 3 hurricane before landfall on Wednesday. The intensity on Wednesday morning just before landfall has increased in the forecast up to 125 mph, only 5 mph below Category 4 strength. Idalia is located about 275 miles south-southwest of Tampa, Florida, and is moving northward at 14 mph. Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 15 miles from the center and tropical storm-force winds extend outward up to 160 miles. Landfall is still expected in the Big Bend area of Florida early Wednesday morning. For the very latest news and information from Orlando and Central Florida, check back often here at Gotta Go Orlando as we keep you informed throughout the day, every day. You can also keep up to date on our socials, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel, your free guide to Orlando. Planning your next vacation? Check out Top Villas, offering the best vacation homes, in the best resorts. Enquire or book online. Top Villas guarantee the very best rates on all luxury villas, condos & townhouses. Please Note: We are supported by our advertisers via digital ads, sponsored content, and affiliate links. Articles may be paid for, or contain affiliate links where we could earn money if you purchase products or services via a link our site

In the 11 am update from the National Hurricane Center, Hurricane Idalia is growing rapidly and is expected to come ashore with winds of 125 mph, only 5 mph below Category 4 strength. The National Hurricane Center has just released its 11 am Hurricane Idalia update, and the storm is shaping up to be a major hurricane that is set to slam Florida with dangerous life threatening winds. Idalia has gained additional strength Tuesday morning and has maximum sustained winds of 85 mph with stronger wind gusts. The storm currently remains a Category 1 hurricane for now, but it is expected to undergo rapid intensification and become an extremely dangerous Category 3 hurricane before landfall on Wednesday. The intensity on Wednesday morning just before landfall has increased in the forecast up to 125 mph, only 5 mph below Category 4 strength. Idalia is located about 275 miles south-southwest of Tampa, Florida, and is moving northward at 14 mph. Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 15 miles from the center and tropical storm-force winds extend outward up to 160 miles. Landfall is still expected in the Big Bend area of Florida early Wednesday morning. For the very latest news and information from Orlando and Central Florida, check back often here at Gotta Go Orlando as we keep you informed throughout the day, every day. You can also keep up to date on our socials, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel, your free guide to Orlando. Planning your next vacation? Check out Top Villas, offering the best vacation homes, in the best resorts. Enquire or book online. Top Villas guarantee the very best rates on all luxury villas, condos & townhouses. Please Note: We are supported by our advertisers via digital ads, sponsored content, and affiliate links. Articles may be paid for, or contain affiliate links where we could earn money if you purchase products or services via a link our site

Great news as Disney’s Animal Kingdom is set to host Extended Evening Hours for the first time ever in November. Great news for those of you, like us, that can remember when Disney's Animal Kingdom opened late into the evening, as for the first time ever, extended evening hours are to be offered at the theme park this November. Extended hours are an opportunity for guests at select Walt Disney World and Walt Disney World-affiliated hotels to spend some extra time in the parks. This update was revealed on the Walt Disney World monthly operating calendar, which is currently showing extended evening hours onNovember 8, Currently the calendar only shows through November 8, so we presume that more dates will be available into November. Guests staying at the following resorts are entitled to enjoy extra hours at the theme parks Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge Disney’s Beach Club Resort Disney’s BoardWalk Inn Disney’s Contemporary Resort Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Disney’s Yacht Club Resort Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Jambo House Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Kidani Village Disney’s Beach Club Villas Disney’s BoardWalk Villas Disney’s Old Key West Resort Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows Disney’s Riviera Resort Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Walt Disney World Swan Hotel Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel Walt Disney World Swan Reserve Shades of Green on Walt Disney World For the very latest news and information from Orlando and Central Florida, check back often here at Gotta Go Orlando as we keep you informed throughout the day, every day. You can also keep up to date on our socials, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel, your free guide to Orlando. Planning your next vacation? Check out Top Villas, offering the best vacation homes, in the best resorts. Enquire or book online. Top Villas guarantee the very best rates on all luxury villas, condos & townhouses. Please Note: We are supported by our advertisers via digital ads, sponsored content, and affiliate links. Articles may be paid for, or contain affiliate links where we could earn money if you purchase products or services via a link our site

As Idalia continues to threaten Florida, Rosen Hotels & Resorts is offering special rates to allow Florida residents to have an affordable and safe place to weather the storm. As Hurricane Idalia rapidly approaches Florida's gulf coast, Rosen Hotels & Resorts is once again offering special rates to allow Florida residents to have an affordable and safe place to weather the storm. Rosen Hotels & Resorts has activated its Severe Weather Relief Rates to help locals evacuate to a safe and affordable place as they ride out Hurricane Idalia. Rosen Hotels & Resorts have a long standing tradition of helping Floridians during stressful weather events, including providing free Wi-Fi, allowing pets and not applying additional pet fees. “We do this because it is the right thing to do,” said Harris Rosen, Founder and COO of Rosen Hotels & Resorts. “The safety of our guests, our associates and families across Florida is something we will go to great lengths to protect.” Severe Weather Relief Rates: (not including taxes) Rosen Inn International, Rosen Inn, Rosen Inn Pointe Orlando & Rosen Inn Lake Buena Vista $69 per night Rosen Plaza $99 per night Rosen Centre $109 per night Rosen Shingle Creek $129 per night To reserve a room, please call 866-33-ROSEN (76736) or visit RosenHotels.com/hurricane For the very latest news and information from Orlando and Central Florida, check back often here at Gotta Go Orlando as we keep you informed throughout the day, every day. You can also keep up to date on our socials, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel, your free guide to Orlando. Planning your next vacation? Check out Top Villas, offering the best vacation homes, in the best resorts. Enquire or book online. Top Villas guarantee the very best rates on all luxury villas, condos & townhouses. Please Note: We are supported by our advertisers via digital ads, sponsored content, and affiliate links. Articles may be paid for, or contain affiliate links where we could earn money if you purchase products or services via a link our site

Walt Disney World have shared a video taking us inside the latest attraction at EPCOT that is set to debut this fall. The journey begins soon! Walt Disney World have shared a first look at Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana, a new walk through attraction opening at EPCOT this fall. The video shared on X (formerly Twitter) shows Walt Disney World Cast Members experiencing the attraction. The new attraction located in World Nature at EPCOT will allow guests to explore the wonders of water along a lush trail that’s fun for all ages—based on the Disney animated film Moana. Where Water Comes to Life Stroll along a self-guided outdoor trail where you can play with water as it travels from the sky to the oceans and back again. Along the way, you’ll find that: Water Is a Friend: Moana befriended the ocean… and you can, too! Enjoy magical encounters with water and discover its playful personality, just as Moana did on her heroic voyage. Water Connects Us All: All water is connected—and it connects us to one another. As you traverse this trail, you’ll connect and interact with water in new ways. And you’ll learn about the global water cycle, which takes water on a wondrous adventure around our planet. Water Needs Protection: Throughout your journey, you’ll learn how you can help protect this precious natural resource and make a positive impact on the world. Make a Splash… or Stay Dry! You can choose to get wet—or take the dry path instead—as you explore this whimsical, watery world. For the very latest news and information from Orlando and Central Florida, check back often here at Gotta Go Orlando as we keep you informed throughout the day, every day. You can also keep up to date on our socials, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel, your free guide to Orlando. Planning your next vacation? Check out Top Villas, offering the best vacation homes, in the best resorts. Enquire or book online. Top Villas guarantee the very best rates on all luxury villas, condos & townhouses. Please Note: We are supported by our advertisers via digital ads, sponsored content, and affiliate links. Articles may be paid for, or contain affiliate links where we could earn money if you purchase products or services via a link our site

As Tropical Storm Idalia continues to intensify, Walt Disney World has issued an update this morning at 9 am. As Idalia becomes a hurricane, Walt Disney World has issues an update on its preparations for the storm ahead of its arrival Wednesday. The update, posted this morning, Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at 9:00 am asks all guests staying at Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground to remove and stow all outside items, including tents and décor, and take in camper awnings by 6 pm on Tuesday, August 29. If you’d like to depart early or discuss alternate options for your vacation, please contact WDW at (407) 939-2744. For Guests looking to modify or cancel their Disney Resort hotel reservations, please visit DisneyWorld.com/Plans. This follows yesterdays brief statement posted at 3pm, Monday, August 28 which read, "Walt Disney World Resort is currently operating under normal conditions. We are closely monitoring the path of the projected weather as we continue to prioritize the safety of our Guests and Cast Members." The resort also reassured concerned guests that they can reschedule their upcoming trip or cancel their stay with all customary cancellation fees to be waived. For the very latest news and information from Orlando and Central Florida, check back often here at Gotta Go Orlando as we keep you informed throughout the day, every day. You can also keep up to date on our socials, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel, your free guide to Orlando. Planning your next vacation? Check out Top Villas, offering the best vacation homes, in the best resorts. Enquire or book online. Top Villas guarantee the very best rates on all luxury villas, condos & townhouses. Please Note: We are supported by our advertisers via digital ads, sponsored content, and affiliate links. Articles may be paid for, or contain affiliate links where we could earn money if you purchase products or services via a link our site

As Idalia continues to intensify, and the storm is now officially a hurricane, Orlando International Airpot have issued their latest update on the storm. As we continue to monitor Hurricane Idalia, Orlando International Airport have shared their latest update on the storm, predicting that, "we do not foresee any significant impact to our operations at this time." While the airport is confident of no major impacts, they are urging passengers to check with their airline in regards to specific flights. Here is the update in full: Operational Update - Hurricane Idalia Our airport is open and operational. We continue to monitor the status of Hurricane Idalia and we do not foresee any significant impact to our operations at this time. If operational changes occur, we'll post about it. A quick reminder that many airlines may adjust their schedules to better accommodate their travelers during this inclement weather – delays and cancellations may occur. Please make sure to verify with your airline directly for any updates in regards to your specific fight. The airports latest update is in stark contrast to Tampa international Airport which is closing ahead of the storm. The latest update from the National Hurricane Center predict that the worst of the weather will stay to the west of Central Florida. Gusty squalls will begin to enter Central Florida this afternoon, increasing in frequency and intensity into tonight. It is expected that the worst effects of Idalia will be felt for the majority of Central Florida late Tuesday and through the day on Wednesday. For the very latest news and information from Orlando and Central Florida, check back often here at Gotta Go Orlando as we keep you informed throughout the day, every day. You can also keep up to date on our socials, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Plus, subscribe to the Gotta Go Orlando YouTube Channel, your free guide to Orlando. Planning your next vacation? Check out Top Villas, offering the best vacation homes, in the best resorts. Enquire or book online. Top Villas guarantee the very best rates on all luxury villas, condos & townhouses. Please Note: We are supported by our advertisers via digital ads, sponsored content, and affiliate links. Articles may be paid for, or contain affiliate links where we could earn money if you purchase products or services via a link our site