Category: Parks
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Disney Asks Florida Court to Dismiss Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Lawsuit
Disney lawyers have asked a Florida state court to dismiss the lawsuit that the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District brought against the company. Disney says that since the Florida state legislature and governor created a law that basically does the same thing, the lawsuit is irrelevant. Both the lawsuit and legislation focused on the nullification…
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Florida Governor DeSantis Reiterates “There is a New Sheriff In Town” When Asked About Disney Dispute
Recently, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis sat down on the Guy Benson Radio Show for a wide-ranging discussion as he presumably prepares to announce a bid for the Presidency of the United States. The discussion covered his legislative agenda in Florida, his Presidential bid, and also the dispute about Disney. When asked about the Disney dispute…
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Hong Kong Disneyland Posts Record-high Local Attendance and Annual Pass Membership as Resort Shows Across-the-board Improvement for FY22
May 15, 2023, HONG KONG – Today, Hong Kong Disneyland Resort (HKDL) reported its business results for the fiscal 2022 (FY22). Reaching historic highs for another consecutive year, both the resort’s local attendance and Magic Access (annual pass) membership rose by 22% year-on-year, despite continued negative impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on tourism…
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Hong Kong Disneyland Announces World of Frozen Opening Timeline
Hong Kong Disneyland has announced that its new Frozen-themed land, World of Frozen, will be opening in November of this year. Earlier today on social media the announcement was made. Hong Kong Disneyland managing director Michael Moriarty and the Hong Kong Disneyland Ambassadors shared the news via a video with the following announcement: Just in!…
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New Cast Member Nametags Arriving at Walt Disney World Resort
Tomorrow, visitors at Walt Disney World Resort might notice that cast members will be wearing new nametags. These new nametags come as Disney celebrates its 100th anniversary globally. Costume designer Joshua Winchester shared about the new nametags ahead of their arrival. What do you think of Walt Disney World Resort’s new nametags? Share your thoughts…
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Walt Disney World Announces V.I.PASSHOLDER Days
Walt Disney World Annual Passholders have something new to look forward to this summer. V.I.PASSHOLDER Days were announced on the Annual Passholder Portal in the My Disney Experience App this morning. Starting in June, these days will feature limited offerings for passholders. The following post is currently in “the passholder BUZZ” section of the app.…
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Walt Disney World Resort Announces New Ticket Offerings for Summer 2023
The Walt Disney World Resort has announced a couple of new ticket offerings for guests wanting to visit Walt Disney World Resort this summer. These tickets will allow guests to experience the new offerings that Walt Disney World including TRON Lightcycle / Run, the return of Happily Ever After, the return of EPCOT Forever!, and…
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Universal Studios Hollywood Rolls out the Cars of Fast X
Fast X, the tenth entry in the Fast and Furious franchise, hits theaters on Friday, May 19. To celebrate the release, Universal Studios Hollywood is giving their visitors a chance to get up close and personal with some of the film’s biggest stars. You may not be able to spot Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez, or…
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Disney Launches New Disney Pride Collection on shopDisney and at Disney Parks
The Disney Pride Collection has been launched today at shopDisney and Disney Parks. Members and allies of the LGBTQIA+ community created this collection. It comes as The Walt Disney Company works with multiple nonprofit organizations year-round to support the LGBTQIA+ community worldwide. A full gallery of the collection can be seen below. It includes an assortment of…
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Disneyland Resort Gifts Mothers with Carnations for Mother’s Day
The Disneyland Resort continued an annual tradition on Mother’s Day this year at the entrances of Disneyland and Disney California Adventure. As mothers centered the parks, carnations were being handed out in celebration of this day. This year the carnations were full stemmed as opposed to corsages that were pinned to mother’s clothing previously. Throughout…
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How the Music for TRON Lightcycle / Run Came To Be
TRON Lightcycle / Run is now open at Magic Kindom at the Walt Disney World Resort. It takes guests on an adventure on the Grid when they experience this new attraction. One of the things that makes this attraction so incredible is the music that accompanies the attraction with its effects and experiences. The ultimate…
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A Look at Some Favorite Disney Trains on National Train Day!
Today is National Train Day! This is a relatively new holiday that was founded by Amtrack in 2008. The goal of this holiday is to share the benefits of public train travel while also sharing the history of trains as well. The holiday is celebrated on the Saturday that is closest to May 10, which…
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Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Board Adopts Enforcement Code That Includes Fines, Liens, and Foreclosures
On Wednesday the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District board once again met and continued to work on implementing its vision for the future of the former Reedy Creek Improvement District. The board, all appointed by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, voted to hire a new administrator for the district while also retaining the former one as…
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First Look Revealed of Hong Kong Disneyland’s Wandering Oaken’s Sliding Sleighs
Disney revealed a first look of the Wandering Oaken’s Sliding Sleighs from the World of Frozen today. This new attraction will be arriving in Hong Kong Disneyland at some point in the second half of 2023. The following was posted on Disney Parks’ social media: Hoo Hoo We’re thrilled to share a #FirstLookFromHKDL of Wandering…
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Governor DeSantis Signs Walt Disney World Monorail Oversight Bill
One day after Disney CEO Bob Iger asked “Does the state want us to invest more, employ more people and pay more taxes, or not?” Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed a bill into law that has a provision to allow the state of Florida more oversight of the Walt Disney World Resort Monorail system.…
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Universal Orlando Shutters Poseidon’s Fury
An attraction that has been a part of Universal Orlando since 1999 has been closed. Poseidon’s Fury was a walk-through attraction that was found in the Lost Continent area of Universal’s Islands of Adventure. The attraction gave guests a tour through the ruins of Poseidon’s Temple. The tour eventually leads to a battle between Poseidon…
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Avengers Assemble at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort for “Marvel Season of Super Heroes”
HONG KONG, April 28, 2023 — From now to June 22, 2023, the Avengers will assemble at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort for the “Marvel Season of Super Heroes,” inviting Marvel fans to channel their inner Super Heroes and unleash playful new powers. Guests can explore Tomorrowland, where they can catch the largest lineup of Marvel Super…
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2023 Eat to the Beat Concert Series Lineup Revealed
The 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival presented by CORKCICLE returns to Walt Disney World Resort on July 27. With the return of this annual festival also comes the Eat to the Beat Concert Series. Today, Disney released the lineup for this year’s concert series. This year’s lineup includes some returning favorites like Sheila…
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Republican Congress Members Look to End No-Fly Zones Over Disney Parks
There are a group of Republican members of Congress looking to end the no-fly zones over Disney Parks. The no-fly zones were instituted in 2003 after the attacks of 9/11. The two no-fly zones were applied to the Disneyland Resort in California and Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. The Federal Aviation Administration restrictions say…
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Disney CEO Bob Iger Speaks Out on Florida Feud Calling it “A Matter of Retaliation”
During an earnings call today, Disney CEO Bob Iger was asked about the ongoing feud between Disney and the state of Florida led by Governor Ron DeSantis. His response was strong and straightforward. In it, he stated Disney’s position and how he also saw Florida’s. In Iger’s opinion, it all comes down to retaliation. “Regarding…
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Five Can’t-Miss Entertainment Offerings at the Disneyland Resort This Spring
Entertainment is a huge part of any visit to the Disneyland Resort. It adds magic to the visit in a way in a unique way that is immersive, powerful, and often moving. This spring, there are plenty of different entertainment offerings that should not be missed for guests heading to The Happiest Place on Earth!…
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Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Hires New Administrator to Oversee Area Around Walt Disney World
The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District has voted to hire a new administrator. With the hiring of the new administrator also comes a 14% raise for the position from the position’s predecessor. Glen Gilzean Jr. has been tasked with being the new administrator for the former Reedy Creek District. He will be paid $400,000 per…
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“Avengers: Power the Night” Returning to Skies Above Walt Disney Studios Park at Disneyland Paris in September
The popular nighttime show Avengers: Power the Night is returning to Walt Disney Studios Park at Disneyland Paris on September 1, 2023. The show, which utilizes as many as 500 drones and special effects, will continue to light up the night through November 5, 2023. This drone show will be shown lately and help launch…
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Clyde’s Hot Chicken Now Open in Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort
Clyde’s Hot Chicken is now open in Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort. This new stand in Downtown Disney focuses solely on Nashville hot chicken which it offers in three heat levels of seasoning. The new location can be found near the Monorail station. The menu for Clyde’s Hot Chicken includes a couple of different…