We’ve got some news straight from Magic Kingdom!

From weather-related closures to refurbishment updates, we see rides close in Disney World pretty often. Recently, parts of Florida have been dealing with Hurricane Idalia for the past few days, and Disney World has not been spared from the weather. While the parks didn’t close, certain experiences outside of them did, and many outdoor rides could not run while the storm was happening. In the midst of the bad weather, one classic ride just reopened after its temporary refurbishment. Let’s take a look!

During our recent visit to Magic Kingdom, we confirmed that the Liberty Belle Riverboat in Liberty Square was back open, pending weather following a nine-day closure.

This meant that the boat was open at that time, but if the weather turned unsafe, it would close to protect the Cast Members and guests. The ride was closed from August 21st through the 29th for scheduled maintenance.

It’s not uncommon to see water rides go down for regular maintenance in Disney World. Even though rides are made to withstand the water, they do tend to need some TLC rather often.

If you’re traveling to Disney next year, keep in mind that some of your favorite rides could already have closures scheduled, and others may be announced in the coming months. We’ll keep you updated on all the latest, so stay tuned to DFB!

Here are 9 permanent closures that hit Disney World this year!

What’s your favorite part of being on the Riverboat? Tell us in the comments!

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Disney World vacations are super magical, but there are definitely some not-so-magical things about the trip. One of our LEAST favorite things is the hassle of packing and unpacking both at home and at the hotel.

Living out of a suitcase while you’re on vacation is a necessary inconvenience that you simply can’t avoid…or can you? We just found a pretty cool solution on Amazon, and it’s LESS than $30!

If you have Amazon Prime, you can get FREE two-day shipping on this super handy item. Don’t have Prime? Click the link below to sign up for a free trial!

Now, are you ready to see the item that’s going to completely change your Disney World hotel experience?? It’s this set of portable hanging packing cubes!

Get the Portable Hanging Packing Cubes for the EASIEST Unpacking Ever

These packing cubes zip up tight to hold your clothes while they’re in your suitcase, but once you get to the hotel, they instantly become super handy shelves that make unpacking incredibly easy. Just unzip them, hang them up in the closet, and voila! You’re ready to hit the parks.

You don’t have to worry about sorting through everything in your suitcase to find the items you’re looking for because they’ll all be neatly arranged in the closet.

These packing cubes are actually on SALE on Amazon now for $27.89! They’re made of a strong polyester material that’s also light and breathable. Once you’re ready to re-pack, just zip them up again and toss them into your suitcase. They’ll keep your luggage organized, too!

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But that’s not all — we found some more Disney World hotel essentials that you need to see!

Get the Compression Packing Cubes to Make Re-Packing Way Less Stressful

Looking for some more hotel essentials? These compression packing cubes will make organizing your suitcase incredibly easy.

They come in a set of two and are available in a variety of colors. Each packing cube has an extra zipper around the outside that helps compress the clothes inside and minimize the space they take up.

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This Multicharger Was MADE for Disney Trips

Another essential that we can’t stop raving about is this Multicharger that was MADE to charge your MagicBand+. It’s small and lightweight, so you can take it with you everywhere you go. You can use it to charge three MagicBand+ bands at a time PLUS your phone.

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Charge All Your Devices at Once with This All-in-One Power Strip!

For even more charging capability, check out this All-in-One Power Strip, which has three AC outlets, two USB-A ports, and one USB-C port. It’s about the size of a tennis ball, so it’ll fit easily into your backpack or suitcase.

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Now you’re ready to head out on your Disney World trip! Stay tuned to DFB for more Disney news updates and vacation tips.

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The Red Coconut Club at Universal CityWalk Orlando is now donning a Halloween costume, of sorts, as it has been transformed into Revenge of the Dead Coconut Club for Halloween Horror Nights 32. We were able to get a first look at this year’s iteration of the Dead Coconut Club on August 30; it can be experienced by Universal Orlando Resort Annual Passholders starting at 6:00 p.m. on August 31 before opening to all guests at 9:00 p.m.

Revenge of the Dead Coconut Club

The Universal Classic Monsters have taken over the Red Coconut Club. This year’s overlay is themed around Monstergram Pictures’ latest B-movie: “Target Planet Coconut.”

A classic red truck with smoke emitting from underneath it is parked outside the venue. Illustrations of some of the Universal icons are hung on the exterior of the venue — Gillman, The Mummy, and Frankenstein’s Monster are just some of the characters that appear, all wearing 3D glasses.

Guests are greeted by the “Monstergram Pictures” logo upon entering. The year “1931” is printed above the logo, a reference to the release year of “Dracula,” the first Universal Classic Monsters film.

Busts of Frankenstein’s Monster and Dracula appear on both sides of the logo. They’re wearing 3D glasses, further contributing to this overlay’s retro feel.

To the left of the Frankenstein’s Monster’s bust is what appears to be a retro rolling camera dolly. There’s also a poster for “Revenge of the Red Planet,” a reference to the Monstergram Pictures overlay of All Hallows Eve Boutique from earlier this year.

Further inside the venue, there’s a collection of Universal Classic Monsters photos framed inside of a larger, nine-sectioned frame. There are a ton of cool things for eagle-eyed viewers to catch in this section: film reels, The Wolfman’s director’s chair, and stills from some of the Universal Classic Monsters movies, among other things.

Moving past this setup, guests encounter a bar area where spooky cocktails and mocktails will be served. Retro B-movie posters, props, and prosthetics are visible on the walls around the bar.

A trunk that’s seen better days is to the left of the bar, and there’s a label on it that reads “art department.” There are a few tentacles on top of the trunk holding what appear to be poco grande glasses.

There are more retro B-movie props and decor in a nearby seating area. There are large cutouts depicting mountains throughout the area, these sections inhabited by large alien figures.

A speckled black fabric lines the seating area walls, giving the room a space-like appearance. Retro sci-fi props adorn the walls.

The tentacles appear on another one of the props in this area, this time holding classic vinyl records.

Above another bar are more retro sci-fi props, this time depicting a spaceship in addition to more mountains.

The space theming extends into a nearby seating area. This section is located near a staircase leading to the Red Coconut Club’s upstairs, an area not yet open to the public.

Next to the staircase is another set of Universal Classic Monsters props and images chock full of references to the franchise. Directors chairs for “The Mummy” and “The Monster” are here in addition to promotional images and stills from each of their films.

Halloween Horror Nights 32

Revenge of the Dead Coconut Club will be accessible to Universal Orlando Annual Passholders at 6:00 p.m. on August 31 and to all guests at 9:00 p.m. on the same night. The passholder preview will be a family-friendly event with a live DJ and themed beverages.

Halloween Horror Nights 32 is a ticketed event that runs on select nights at Universal Studios Florida from September 1 through November 4. Fans eager to see the Universal Classic Monsters at Revenge of the Dead Coconut Club are in luck, as the monsters have their own haunted house at HHN32 with “Universal Monsters: Unmasked.” There will be nine other haunted houses present:

• Stranger Things 4
• The Exorcist: Believer
• The Last of Us
• Chucky: Ultimate Kill Count
• Dr. Oddfellow’s Twisted Origins
• Dueling Dragons: Choose Thy Fate
• YETI: Campground Kills
• The Darkest Deal
• Bloodmoon: Dark Offerings

There will also be five scare zones:

• Dr. Oddfellow’s Collection of Horror
• Dark Zodiac
• Jungle of Doom: Expedition Horror
• Vamp ’69: Summer of Blood
• Shipyard 32: Horrors Unhinged

Will you be checking out Revenge of the Dead Coconut Club? Are you excited for Halloween Horror Nights 32? Let us know in the comments.

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