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In today's newsletter:

  • Why a major apartment industry conference is coming to Lake Buena Vista
  • Planning EPCOT dining soon? See which favorite spot is going dark
  • Thinking about Fantasmic! or GEO-82? Check the new prices first

Also on today's calendar: October 9 2026 Oktoberfest at Shades of Green and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 82 and low of 73 degrees.
  • Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 86, low: 75. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 90 and low of 76 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Top multifamily conferences of 2027 (multifamilydive.com) — Lake Buena Vista will host the Florida Apartment Association's 2027 Inspire Conference at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort, drawing more than 1,000 multifamily housing professionals and over 240 exhibitors. Local residents working in real estate or property management may find valuable networking, education sessions, and industry insights alongside a packed national lineup of multifamily conferences across the country.
   

2. Popular Disney World Restaurant Closure Added to Refurbishment Calendar (mickeyvisit.com) — If you're planning EPCOT meals from Lake Buena Vista, note that Rose & Crown Dining Room will close for refurbishment starting February 15, 2027, though its pub and nearby fish shop stay open. The article also outlines current festival dining packages and several other resort restaurant changes, including closures and menu shifts at Old Key West, Port Orleans French Quarter, the Polynesian, and the Grand Floridian.
   

3. Disney World Raises Prices on 2 Popular Nighttime Experiences (disneyfanatic.com) — Visitors and locals heading to Disney's Lake Buena Vista parks will soon pay more for certain nighttime extras. Fantasmic! Dining Packages at Hollywood Studios have each gone up a few dollars, while EPCOT's GEO-82 Fireworks Experience now uses variable pricing that can reach $194 per person, making it more important to check dates and costs before finalizing your vacation budget.
   

4. Disney Believe will launch December 2027 with Encanto stage debut (wftv.com) — Residents near Lake Buena Vista may be interested that Disney Cruise Line's new Disney Believe ship, announced from Lake Buena Vista, will debut in 2027 with an Encanto stage show and other Disney-themed experiences. Sailings from Fort Lauderdale to the Caribbean and Bahamas begin December 18, 2027, with general bookings opening October 19, 2026.
   

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