Due to Hurricane Matthew, the National Hurricane Center has issued a hurricane warning for Central Florida, including Orlando, Walt Disney World, and Vero Beach. 

UPDATE 10/6, 1pm:  Disney has announced that Walt Disney World theme parks and Disney Springs will close at 5:00pm on Thursday 10/6 and remain closed all day on Friday 10/7.  

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Projected impact of Hurricane Matthew (Thu, 10/6, 10:30am)

Shutters, Sonya's and Bleachers Bar & Grill are gone for good.  In their place will rise a new series of dining alternatives at Disney's Vero Beach Resort which are more in tune with current guest expectations.  

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The former Shutters restaurant

Disney's conservation experts have enlisted an unlikely ally in their efforts to preserve the sea turtle population.

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Captain Ron (Copyright 2016 The Walt Disney Company)

No less than six Disney Vacation Club resorts are scheduled to be refurbished throughout 2016.  If these photos are any indication, Disney's Vero Beach Resort is sure to rank among the most dramatic upgrades. 

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Refurbished living room in Vero Beach One Bedroom villa

On select dates in July and August 2016, Disney Vacation Club members can attend an evening dessert party at Disney's Vero Beach Resort. 

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Disney Vacation Club members can schedule discounted surf lessons during their stay at Disney's Vero Beach Resort.  

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