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On the news this morning: http://www.clickorlando.com/news/disneys-all-star-movies-resort-briefly-evacuated-fire-officials-say/36510344

Reported this morning on local news, small fire at AKL: http://www.clickorlando.com/news/disneys-animal-kingdom-lodge-evacuated-due-to-small-fire/28078198 From the Orlando Sentinel: http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/os-fire-evacuates-disney-animal-kingdom-lodge-20140915-story.html

The folks at portorleans.org report a limited two week test at the POR that will allow guests to bypass the front desk and go directly to their room. The test begins June 16th. Here is the link: http://www.portorleans.org/news.php#050614

http://www.wftv.com/news/news/local/1-killed-crash-involving-disney-bus/nZQ8g/

According to the website Portorleans.org, Elliot's last performance will be May 4th. http://www.portorleans.org/news.php#290413

From Wednesday's Orlando Business Journal (citing the Disney Food Blog as a source): http://www.bizjournals.com/orlando/blog/2012/12/new-waterfront-restaurant-in-the-works.html

The water feature and slide are reopen on Ol' Man Island.

The feature pool at POR Ol' Man Island is currently undergoing refurbishment. As guests cross the bridge from the main building to the pool they should see a sign advising of the work. The sign states that the slide at POFQ is operational. No completion date was listed on the sign.

This story appeared in the Orlando Sentinel today http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/os-golf-disney-droppped-from-pga-schedule-1210,0,5553598.story

Link to the CNN story: http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-865019?hpt=hp_t1

Received a message from a CM at Mizner's yesterday: "So Mizner's friends, the cast of Mizner's will be moving to the Citricos bar and lounge area starting Sunday September 9th until December 16. Please be sure to look for us and visit us over there!" Does anyone have any details on the reason...

Stayed at POR last weekend and they have the H2O bottles with the mouse ears, it was a pleasant surprise--Shampoo, conditioner and soap.

Refurbishment work is scheduled for the main lobby. Plans include painting and new carpet. A portion of the River Roost Lounge closest to the atrium and gift shop will be utilized for registration. Different sites vary when reporting the time frame. According to The Mouse for less: "Port Orleans...

Have a great stay! The drive to EPCOT or DHS is relatively simple and quick. POR is adding some new items to the menu at Boatwrights as well as the River Roost lounge. The make your own pasta in the food court is a personal favorite. The rooms in building 85 (Magnolia) have all been refurbished...

You are able to travel the Sassagoula River from POR to DTD. http://www.portorleans.org/rentals.php