Tag: Walt Disney World Resort
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Despite Dispute with DeSantis, Disney Intends to Continue to Invest in Florida
During the JP Morgan Global Technology, Media & Communications Conference on Monday, May 22, 2023, Josh D’Amaro, Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products shared about if the dispute that Disney has ongoing with DeSantis would impact future spending. This comes just a week after it was announced that a $1 billion campus in Lake…
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Both Florida Senators Voice Concern Over Ongoing Governor DeSantis Feud with Disney
Both of the Senators from Florida have voiced concern about the ongoing feud with Disney that Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is engaged in. This feud began after Disney voiced opposition to the Parental Rights in Education Act, also known as the “Don’t Say Gay” bill. Since then, DeSantis has said “There’s a new sheriff in…
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Reedy Creek Firefighters Vote to Approve New Contract
Reedy Creek firefighters voted to approve a new contract with the now Central Florida Tourism Oversight District. This comes after operating without a contract for years, their union president said. Under the new contract, the firefighters receive pay raises and also more staffing. The firefighters serve the district where most of the Walt Disney World…
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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ Legal Team Files Motion to Disqualify Judge Walker From Hearing Disney Lawsuit
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ legal team has taken its next move in the lawsuit against DeSantis and other Florida leaders by Disney. Today the team filed a motion to disqualify Chief Judge Mark E. Walker from the case. The motion argues that Walker’s impartiality could reasonably be questioned. This is a step by the DeSantis…
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Walt Disney World Resort President Jeff Vahle Responds to Lake Nona Campus Cancelation
Walt Disney World Resort President Jeff Vahle responded to the news of the Lake Nona campus cancelation today with a letter to local community leaders in Central Florida. In a letter to community leaders, Vahle acknowledged that the project is no longer moving forward. He also recognized that since the project was announced, ” several…
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Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings Blames Florida Business Environment on Lake Nona Move Cancelation
Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings released a statement in response to Disney announcing that it will not be continuing forward with a major move of staff to a campus in Lake Nona. The news stops any progress that was still happening on the $1 billion campus which was also going to lead to 2,000…
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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Responds to Disney’s Lake Nona Move Cancelation
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has responded to the decision by Disney to not continue forward with the Lake Nona move. The move, announced earlier today by Josh D’Amaro who is the Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products, came as Florida continues to feud with Disney about the former Reedy Creek Improvement District among other…
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New Seasonal Menu Announced for Disney Hollywood Studios’ Brown Derby Restaurant
The Hollywood Brown Derby at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is a classic restaurant that is a solid fan favorite. The restaurant serves contemporary American fare and has announced a new summer menu. The culinary team at the Brown Derby has put together dishes that feature fresh ingredients that celebrate summer. Take a look below at the…
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Details About Live-Action “The Little Mermaid” Ariel’s Arrival at Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resort Revealed
It has been known for a while that Ariel from Disney’s upcoming live-action version of The Little Mermaid will be coming to Disneyland and Walt Disney World in celebration of the movie this summer. Now there are some more details that have been revealed about when Ariel will be arriving and where she will be.…
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Special Streaming Deal Offered by Hulu for Disney Parks Fans!
For National Streaming Day this year, Hulu is offering a special deal for Disney Parks Fans. The deal was announced on the Disney Parks Blog and also through a video posted on social media, both of which can be seen below. With it, fans will be able to subscribe to Hulu and see shows like…
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New Watercolor Magic Shot Revealed for Magic Kingdom by Disney PhotoPass
Disney PhotoPass has revealed a new Magic Shot for guests visiting the Magic Kingdom. This shot, which is offered in front of Cinderella Castle, turns the photo into basically a digital watercolor painting. Along with turning the picture into a watercolor, the Watercolor Magic Shot also removes people from the background of the photo as…
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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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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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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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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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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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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…