With deal done, Disney withdraws lawsuit, ending last conflict with DeSantis and his appointees
Read full article: With deal done, Disney withdraws lawsuit, ending last conflict with DeSantis and his appointeesDisney has asked a federal appellate court to dismiss its lawsuit against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Live and sleep like Disney royalty with charity fundraiser prize pack
Read full article: Live and sleep like Disney royalty with charity fundraiser prize packThe Orlando Magic have teamed up with ALLTROO to raffle off a prize pack that includes a one-night stay in Cinderella’s Castle at Walt Disney World.
Settlement reached in lawsuit between Disney and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' allies
Read full article: Settlement reached in lawsuit between Disney and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' alliesAllies of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Disney have reached a settlement agreement in a state court fight over how Walt Disney World is developed in the future following the takeover of the theme park resort’s government by the Florida governor.
Disney lawsuit judge removes himself from case but not for reasons cited by DeSantis
Read full article: Disney lawsuit judge removes himself from case but not for reasons cited by DeSantisA federal judge overseeing the First Amendment lawsuit that Walt Disney Parks filed against Gov. Ron DeSantis and others is disqualifying himself, but not because of bias claims made by the Florida governor.
DeSantis’ board says Disney stripped them of power
Read full article: DeSantis’ board says Disney stripped them of powerBoard members picked by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to oversee the governance of Walt Disney World say their Disney-controlled predecessors pulled a fast one on them by passing restrictive covenants that strip the new board of many of its powers.
DeSantis' new Disney World board hints at future controversy
Read full article: DeSantis' new Disney World board hints at future controversyThe first meeting of the new board of Walt Disney World’s government — overhauled by sweeping legislation signed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis as an apparent punishment for Disney publicly challenging Florida’s so-called “Don’t Say Gay” bill — dealt with the rote affairs any other municipal government handles.
Peltz, citing changes at Disney, ends push for set on board
Read full article: Peltz, citing changes at Disney, ends push for set on boardActivist investor Nelson Peltz is calling off a proxy fight with Disney one day after newly returned CEO Bob Iger announced a major restructuring of the company that includes thousands of job cuts.
Disney faces losing control of its kingdom with Florida bill
Read full article: Disney faces losing control of its kingdom with Florida billDisney’s government in Florida has been the envy of any private business, with its unprecedented powers in deciding what to build and how to build it at Walt Disney World.
Disney World unions vote down offer covering 45,000 workers
Read full article: Disney World unions vote down offer covering 45,000 workersUnion members voted down a contract proposal covering tens of thousands of Walt Disney World service workers, saying it didn’t go far enough toward helping employees face cost-of-living hikes in housing and other expenses in central Florida.
More inclusive titles for workers at Disney dress-up shops
Read full article: More inclusive titles for workers at Disney dress-up shopsWhen Disney reopens its Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique shops at resorts in Florida and California next month, the workers who help children dress up as their favorite animated characters will have new, more gender inclusive titles.
Disney delaying Florida campus but not because of tensions
Read full article: Disney delaying Florida campus but not because of tensionsThe Walt Disney Co. is delaying by more than three years the opening of a campus in Florida to which 2,000 workers were being relocated from Southern California to work in digital technology, finance and product development.
‘It’s save the galaxy time:’ A first look at Disney’s Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind
Read full article: ‘It’s save the galaxy time:’ A first look at Disney’s Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic RewindWalt Disney World is preparing to open its highly anticipated new attraction, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind.
EPCOT: New photo shows ‘Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind’ queue
Read full article: EPCOT: New photo shows ‘Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind’ queueWalt Disney World released a new photo earlier this week that shows a piece of the queue for the all-new attraction, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind.
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After saying 'I'm Going to Disney World,' Brady did it again
Read full article: After saying 'I'm Going to Disney World,' Brady did it againAfter facing off against the Kansas City Chiefs’ defense, Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady had no problem taking a lightsaber to Star Wars’ Kylo Ren and a unit of storm troopers.
Man arrested after refusing temp check on $15K Disney trip
Read full article: Man arrested after refusing temp check on $15K Disney tripA Louisiana man who said he spent $15,000 on a Disney World vacation learned to his misfortune that the “the most magical place on Earth” has very real rules to maintain public health during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Oh Boy! Florida to get first-ever Walt Disney World license plate
Read full article: Oh Boy! Florida to get first-ever Walt Disney World license plateJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Disney World lovers, rejoice! Florida car owners can soon purchase the first-ever Walt Disney World Resort specialty license plate. Interested drivers can purchase a pre-sale voucher now for $25 (plus fees) exclusively through their local County Tax Collector’s Office, license plate agencies (DMVs) across the State of Florida, or online through the Orange County Tax Collector’s Office. AdFor more information about the Walt Disney World Resort specialty license plate, visit www.flhsmv.gov, and learn more about The World’s Most Magical Celebration at www.DisneyWorld.com/50. A minimum of 3,000 pre-sale vouchers are required to be sold by the State of Florida before manufacturing of specialty license plates may begin.
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Walt Disney World announces hotel guest early admission, updated operating hours
Read full article: Walt Disney World announces hotel guest early admission, updated operating hoursWalt Disney World has released its calendar of operating hours for its theme parks through the month of March, as first reported by WKMG News 6. Walt Disney World is also releasing its hours of operation for the reopening of Disney’s Blizzard Beach water park, which is scheduled for March 7. Officials said the resort will continue to operate the service for new and existing reservations made at Disney Resort hotels for arrivals throughout this year. The Extra Magic Hours benefit, which was suspended when Walt Disney World Resort reopened last summer, will not return. *The operating hours listed above are the most current hours posted as of Jan. 11 and are subject to change.
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Brightline, Disney announce train station at Disney Springs
Read full article: Brightline, Disney announce train station at Disney SpringsORLANDO, Fla. – Brightline and Walt Disney World Resort have reached an agreement to build a train station at Disney Springs, officials said Monday. Brightline is already building tracks from South Florida to Orlando International Airport, and planning to extend service to Tampa. The South Florida to Orlando extension is scheduled to begin service in 2022, the company has said. “Our mission has always been to connect our guests to the people and places that matter, and Walt Disney World Resort is a tremendous example of this,” Goddard said in the statement. Disney Springs is near a major network of roads, including Interstate 4.
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What’s that delicious juice concoction Walt Disney World serves?
Read full article: What’s that delicious juice concoction Walt Disney World serves?Stitch juice, jungle juice, POG juice -- the names go on and on. Rumor has it, there is a popcorn stand in Animal Kingdom called Mahindi that even serves up a Jungle Juice Slushy. Combine 21 ounces passion fruit juice, 21 ounces guava juice and 14 ounces orange juice (pulp-free). If following a recipe isn’t your forte, Welch’s Guava Pineapple juice is the closest thing to POG juice in a carton. Whether you make it, buy it, or order it, be sure to have yourself a glass of POG juice the next time you sit down for breakfast.
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Disneyland & Walt Disney World to remain closed because of coronavirus
Read full article: Disneyland & Walt Disney World to remain closed because of coronavirusDisneyland in California and Walt Disney World resort in Florida will remain closed until further notice as the coronavirus outbreak continues to spread in the United States, the company said. Disney earlier this month announced the closure of Disneyland and Walt Disney World — the only two of Disney’s eleven parks around the world that still remained open amid the global pandemic. "The safety and well-being of our guests and employees remains The Walt Disney Company's top priority," the company said in its Friday statement. Last month, Bob Iger stepped down as the company’s CEO, naming Bob Chapek as his replacement, whose previous role was chairman of Disney Parks. The company has urged its domestic employees at Walt Disney Studios, Walt Disney Television, ESPN and at its direct-to-consumer, parks and products divisions to work from home amid the coronavirus outbreak.

Passengers stranded on Disney World's Skyliner gondola for hours
Read full article: Passengers stranded on Disney World's Skyliner gondola for hoursIn this handout photo provided by Disney Parks, the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, streak across the skies above Cinderella Castle at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. ORLANDO, Florida (CNN) - Walt Disney World lost a bit of its magic for visitors who spent Saturday night stranded on the theme park's new Skyliner gondola. Emmie Palmer said she and a friend were stranded about three stories high along with three other woman in a gondola cabin. "Evacuating two people at a time off of the Disney World Skyliner... could be very slow with 10 capacity gondolas," Murray tweeted along with photos of rescuers working. Passengers who were stranded were compensated with free park tickets and gift cards, Palmer and Cole said.

Jacksonville boy who spent birthday money on food for hurricane evacuees surprised with Disney trip
Read full article: Jacksonville boy who spent birthday money on food for hurricane evacuees surprised with Disney tripJACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The Jacksonville boy, who spent the money he saved all year to visit Disney World to buy food for Hurricane Dorian evacuees, received a fantastic surprise. Jermaine Bell, 6, spent more than a year saving money for an upcoming birthday trip to Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. However, hurricane Dorian changed Jermaine's plans in a big way. Jermaine emptied his piggy bank to buy hundreds of hot dogs and serve them for free to Hurricane Dorian evacuees passing through their South Carolina town, CNN reports. The mouse himself heard what the six-year-old did and made a surprise visit to tell Jermaine that he and his family are going to Walt Disney World Resort after all!

Hurricane Dorian on Labor Day? What you need to know
Read full article: Hurricane Dorian on Labor Day? What you need to knowFlightsAmerican Airlines has issued a list of Florida destinations that may be affected by the storm. Delta Air Lines put out an advisory Thursday for cities in Florida and Georgia, following previous waiver options for Caribbean destinations. The cruise line's online advisory outlines how passengers aboard specific sailings can sign up for text alerts for more information. Disney Cruise Line posted an advisory about several sailings on its website. The cruise line's August 31 Disney Fantasy sailing is expected to proceed as planned.

Disney launches new vacation package to help families
Read full article: Disney launches new vacation package to help familiesORLANDO, Fla. - So, you want to plan a Disney vacation with your family? A family of three can now share the magic of Walt Disney World Resort with the My First Disney Getaway Package! Disney has created a new vacation package catered specifically for families -- so you can take that stress you might be feeling and let it go, Elsa-style. The My First Disney Getaway package will allow families of three (two adults and one child ages 3 to 9 years) to share the magic of Disney with a fun, four-day getaway. How well do you know Disney theme park lingo?

Despite exciting quarter, Disney misses Wall Street expectations
Read full article: Despite exciting quarter, Disney misses Wall Street expectations(CNN) - Despite a quarter full of excitement, Disney's revenue for the three months ending in June was lower than Wall Street expected. Disney posted $20.2 billion in sales for the quarter, compared to analysts' projection of $21.4 billion, the company announced after market close Tuesday. Despite missing analyst expectations, sales in the quarter were up 33% from the same period last year, thanks to wins for the company in its studio entertainment and media networks businesses. Those movies and others helped Disney set a record for the highest grossing year for a film studio ever, an achievement announced last week, just seven months into the year. That deal helped beef up Disney's streaming lineup ahead of the planned launch of its streaming service, Disney+, and also gave it a majority ownership stake in Hulu.
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How well do you know Disney theme park lingo?
Read full article: How well do you know Disney theme park lingo?I moved my FP for FoTLK to 3 p.m. Want to meet there, then head to Poly after and watch HEA tonight?" Some Walt Disney World, or WDW, guests are unlike any other people you will ever encounter. They share a common interest, their love of Disney, but also share the ability to speak a second language. While this language isn't taught in schools, it can be learned over time with frequent visits to the parks. We'll show you some of the different abbreviations that are used by Cast Members (CM) and parkgoers alike.