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WALT DISNEY WORLD RESORT


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When did Disney villains stop being so villainous? New show suggests they may just be misunderstood

Read full article: When did Disney villains stop being so villainous? New show suggests they may just be misunderstood

Cruella de Vil wanted to turn Dalmatian puppies into fur coats.

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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 appointees

Disney has asked a federal appellate court to dismiss its lawsuit against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.

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Live and sleep like Disney royalty with charity fundraiser prize pack

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The 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.

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Settlement reached in lawsuit between Disney and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' allies

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Allies 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.

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Entries for Disney Cinderella Castle suite contest help ‘Give Kids the World’

Read full article: Entries for Disney Cinderella Castle suite contest help ‘Give Kids the World’

If you have ever dreamed of staying inside Cinderella’s Castle at Magic Kingdom, now is your chance.

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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 DeSantis

A 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.

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DeSantis’ board says Disney stripped them of power

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Board 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.

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DeSantis' new Disney World board hints at future controversy

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The 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.

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Peltz, citing changes at Disney, ends push for set on board

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Activist 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.

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Disney faces losing control of its kingdom with Florida bill

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Disney’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.

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Disney World unions vote down offer covering 45,000 workers

Read full article: Disney World unions vote down offer covering 45,000 workers

Union 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.

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Disney tries to bring back the magic, unveils park changes

Read full article: Disney tries to bring back the magic, unveils park changes

The Walt Disney Co. is making several changes at its domestic theme parks in order to improve the public perception of its business.

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'Don't Say Gay' feud advances with new proposed legislation

Read full article: 'Don't Say Gay' feud advances with new proposed legislation

Florida lawmakers say they will move to increase state control of Walt Disney World’s private government.

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Walt Disney World to host Tampa Bay Rays spring training

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Walt Disney World on Tuesday announced it has come to an agreement with the Tampa Bay Rays to host the team’s spring training at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.

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Disney World closes as Nicole heads to Florida

Read full article: Disney World closes as Nicole heads to Florida

As Tropical Storm Nicole heads toward Florida, Walt Disney World announced it would implement phased closures of its parks.

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Report: Theme park attendance was a roller coaster in 2021

Read full article: Report: Theme park attendance was a roller coaster in 2021

Last year was a roller coaster ride for theme parks worldwide, with U.S. water parks approaching pre-pandemic levels and parks in China struggling with lockdowns.

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More inclusive titles for workers at Disney dress-up shops

Read full article: More inclusive titles for workers at Disney dress-up shops

When 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.

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Disney delaying Florida campus but not because of tensions

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The 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.

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‘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 Rewind

Walt Disney World is preparing to open its highly anticipated new attraction, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind.

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Disney sets opening date for EPCOT’s new Guardians of the Galaxy coaster

Read full article: Disney sets opening date for EPCOT’s new Guardians of the Galaxy coaster

Walt Disney World announced May 27 as the opening date for the long-awaited “Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind.”

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EPCOT: New photo shows ‘Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind’ queue

Read full article: EPCOT: New photo shows ‘Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind’ queue

Walt 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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Disney releases details about holiday celebrations

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Walt Disney World gave new details Monday about its upcoming holiday celebrations.

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Brady expects to be ready for minicamp after knee surgery

Read full article: Brady expects to be ready for minicamp after knee surgery

Tom Brady expects to be ready for June minicamp with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as he recovers from offseason knee surgery.

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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 again

After 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.

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Man arrested after refusing temp check on $15K Disney trip

Read full article: Man arrested after refusing temp check on $15K Disney trip

A 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 plate

JACKSONVILLE, 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 hours

Walt 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

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ORLANDO, 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?

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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 coronavirus

Disneyland 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.

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Passengers stranded on Disney World's Skyliner gondola for hours

Read full article: Passengers stranded on Disney World's Skyliner gondola for hours

In 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.

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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 trip

JACKSONVILLE, 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!

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Hurricane Dorian on Labor Day? What you need to know

Read full article: Hurricane Dorian on Labor Day? What you need to know

FlightsAmerican 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.

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Disney launches new vacation package to help families

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ORLANDO, 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?

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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.

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