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Free Disney World passes are latest front in war between Disney and DeSantis appointees
Read full article: Free Disney World passes are latest front in war between Disney and DeSantis appointeesGov. Ron DeSantisโ appointees to a board that oversees Disney Worldโs governing district have launched a battle against the company on a new front โ free passes and discounts for employees.
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 appointees begin reshaping Disney World's district
Read full article: DeSantis appointees begin reshaping Disney World's districtNew supervisors leading Disney Worldโs revamped governing body say they had good intentions about collaborating with the company after they were appointed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
โItโs save the galaxy time:โ A first look at Disneyโs Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind
Read full article: โItโs save the galaxy time:โ A first look at Disneyโs Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic RewindWalt Disney World is preparing to open its highly anticipated new attraction, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind.
4 springtime activities we love at Walt Disney World
Read full article: 4 springtime activities we love at Walt Disney WorldThe resort is currently celebrating its 50th anniversary celebration, and now is the perfect time to celebrate the season and upcoming Easter holiday. If you plan on visiting, we have uncovered a number of fun activities for families to experience while out exploring the theme parks and nearby resort hotels.
Nice to meet you, again: Disney brings back non-distanced character meet-and-greets
Read full article: Nice to meet you, again: Disney brings back non-distanced character meet-and-greetsItโs perhaps one of the last things that guests at Walt Disney World have been waiting to see return: an up-close moment, picture or autograph with Mickey Mouse and other popular characters.
EPCOT: New photo shows โGuardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewindโ queue
Read full article: EPCOT: New photo shows โGuardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewindโ 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.
Smithsonian museum looking to display your Disney photos
Read full article: Smithsonian museum looking to display your Disney photosYour familyโs Disney photos could soon be shown at the Smithsonian. The National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C., wants you to share photos from Disney World or Disneyland for a new project to show how the theme parks have changed over time.
Memo: Disney pauses COVID-19 vaccine mandate in Florida
Read full article: Memo: Disney pauses COVID-19 vaccine mandate in FloridaDisney has paused its policy requiring Florida-based employees to take the COVID-19 vaccine following new laws passed by the stateโs legislature last week that limit employersโ power to require vaccinations, according to a memo sent to employees.
Holiday highlights: Walt Disney World announces entertainment offerings
Read full article: Holiday highlights: Walt Disney World announces entertainment offeringsAs Walt Disney World continues to celebrate the Worldโs Most Magical Celebration for its 50th anniversary, things are about to get even more festive for the holiday season.
Disney kicks off 50th Anniversary celebrations by unveiling new attractions, restaurants and fireworks at Epcot
Read full article: Disney kicks off 50th Anniversary celebrations by unveiling new attractions, restaurants and fireworks at EpcotDisney World is turning 50 on Friday and quite a bit has changed since Mickey and Minnie first arrived in Florida.
Disney shares details about all-new nighttime spectacular โDisney Enchantmentโ
Read full article: Disney shares details about all-new nighttime spectacular โDisney EnchantmentโWalt Disney World shared more details Friday about the all-new nighttime show coming to Magic Kingdom for the 50th anniversary celebration.
Fireworks return to Disney parks in latest lifting of rules
Read full article: Fireworks return to Disney parks in latest lifting of rulesDisney plans to restart fireworks shows at its parks in Florida and California in the latest move by the company to ease up on pandemic restrictions implemented last year.
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 โthe most magical place on Earthโ has very real rules to maintain public health during the coronavirus pandemic.
Tras 7 meses en silencio, Machu Picchu reabre al turismo
Read full article: Tras 7 meses en silencio, Machu Picchu reabre al turismoโLos visitantes de todo el mundo sobre todo deben entender eso, Machu Picchu no es Disney World, no es un lugar para venir, gritar y subirse a una montaรฑa rusaโ, finalizรณ. Antes de entrar, a los visitantes se les tomarรก la temperatura, tendrรกn que usar mรกscaras y dentro deben distanciarse dos metros entre sรญ. Los grupos, junto a un guรญa, no serรกn mayores de ocho personas y no estรกn permitidos menores de 12 aรฑos. โMachu Picchu realmente ha podido descansarโ, dijo a The Associated Press el director del parque arqueolรณgico Josรฉ Bastante, un arqueรณlogo de 43 aรฑos que sube todas las maรฑanas desde Aguas Calientes, el pueblo mรกs cercano, en una camioneta blanca para supervisar los detalles. If you need help with the Public File, call (954) 364-2526.
What could Disney crowds look like when the park reopens? We take a guess at the numbers
Read full article: What could Disney crowds look like when the park reopens? We take a guess at the numbersORLANDO, Fla. โ Walt Disney World is set to once again open its gates to the Magic Kingdom following a lengthy closure due to the coronavirus pandemic. But with most families staying inside and not traveling, how crowded will the theme parks really be when they reopen? Park Capacity Capacity at 25% Magic Kingdom 57,000 people 14,250 people Epcot 34,093 people 8,523 people Hollywood Studios 30,843 people 7,710 people Animal Kingdom 37,671 people 9,417 peopleA park at 25% capacity would mean very minimal wait times. As we can all imagine, visiting a Disney theme park when it reopens will be a new experience for all -- no matter how many times youโve visited. The Magic Kingdom and Disneyโs Animal Kingdom parks will open first July 11, with Epcot and Disneyโs Hollywood Studios reopening July 15.
Hereโs everything you should know before heading to Walt Disney Worldโs phased reopening
Read full article: Hereโs everything you should know before heading to Walt Disney Worldโs phased reopeningAccording to Disney, buses and monorails will implement a combination of physical distancing and physical barriers to provide separation between guest parties. Ground markings will help promote proper physical distancing in attraction queues at Walt Disney World Resort theme parks in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Matt Stroshane, photographer)In order to provide appropriate social distancing, Walt Disney World is only allowing a limited number of guests to visit each theme park per day. โGround markings will help promote proper physical distancing throughout the parks, including attraction queues,โ Disney said. Guests at Walt Disney World Resort theme parks in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., are encouraged to use cashless payment options whenever possible when making purchases as the parks begin their phased reopening July 11, 2020.
In case you missed it: Disneyโs Splash Mountain to be re-themed to โPrincess and the Frogโ
Read full article: In case you missed it: Disneyโs Splash Mountain to be re-themed to โPrincess and the FrogโItโs transformation central at Disney Parks in the U.S., as Disney officially announced that it has big plans for Splash Mountain at Walt Disney World and Disneyland. MORE: Petition calls for Disney Parks to change theme of Splash MountainIf you havenโt heard of the film, youโre not alone. If youโre unfamiliar with Splash Mountain, hereโs a little background. Splash Mountain follows happy-go-lucky Brโer Rabbit as he looks for his โlaughing place.โ All the while, Brโer Bear and Brโer Fox are in hot pursuit of Brโer Rabbit. โMany adults and children ride this attraction because it brings back childhood memories,โ the โKeep Splash Mountainโ petition said.
Love in the time of coronavirus: โItโs times like these that make you realize whatโs most important in lifeโ
Read full article: Love in the time of coronavirus: โItโs times like these that make you realize whatโs most important in lifeโPEMBROKE PARK, Fla. โ After a five-year relationship with Mara Gordon, Local 10 News Photojournalist Jason Weitzman was ready for a marriage proposal. He had planned on getting on one knee in front of the iconic Cinderella Castle. But the power of love pushed him to get down on one knee and mumble a few words from the heart. โIt is times like these that make you realize whatโs most important in life,โ Gordon said. And when the wedding planning begins, she will also remember: โYou donโt need fancy things all the time.โ
Universal Orlando seeks to reopen theme parks in early June
Read full article: Universal Orlando seeks to reopen theme parks in early JuneORLANDO, Fla. Universal Orlando is aiming to reopen its theme parks in early June, a resort official said Thursday, more than two months after the company joined crosstown rivals Disney World and SeaWorld in closing their gates to stop the spread of the new coronavirus. Universal Orlando executive John Sprouls asked Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings for approval to open the companys theme parks as early as June 5, the Orlando Sentinel reported. Universal, Disney World and SeaWorld have been closed since mid-March in an effort to stop the virus's spread. Officials with Disney World havent said when they plan to reopen. Many of those same protocols will be implemented at the theme parks.
How well do you know Epcot's World Showcase?
Read full article: How well do you know Epcot's World Showcase?But when you visit Epcot's World Showcase at Walt Disney World in Florida, you can do just that. Related: 6 free things to do on your next Disney World vacation -- yes, really | Are you getting the most out of your Disney FastPass? | The Wonderful Walls of Disney: A trend that was never meant to beSome may say this is one of the more relaxing and scenic areas around Walt Disney World. Name a better morning routine than sipping a Joffrey's coffee on the banks of World Showcase Lagoon. This story is for those who think they know everything there is to know about World Showcase.
Disney World guest punches cast member over Fast Pass
Read full article: Disney World guest punches cast member over Fast PassORANGE COUNTY, Fla. - A Disney World guest got so angry when she was told her Fast Pass wouldn't work on the Tower of Terror ride, she punched a cast member, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Office. The victim said a 23-year-old Chicago woman and the guests she was with got angry and verbally aggressive when she told them that their Fast Pass wasn't valid for the ride. The cast member moved the woman's hand away, and that's when she was punched in the face, according to authorities. Deputies said the victim had minor swelling near her left eye but refused medical attention and declined prosecution. The woman, who was not arrested, has been trespassed from Disney property.
2 long-time Disney World rides to close doors for good
Read full article: 2 long-time Disney World rides to close doors for goodORLANDO, Fla. โ Sunday marked the end of an era for two popular Disney World rides. Fans will say their final farewell to Epcotโs Universe of Energy and Hollywood Studiosโ The Great Movie Ride, two of the theme-parksโ longest-running rides. During Disneyโs D-23 Expo last month, company officials plans to open a โGuardians of the Galaxyโ ride in place of The Universe of Energy. The Great Movie Ride will also close its doors for the final time Sunday evening. The ride, which company officials described as โgroundbreakingโ will be Disney's first ride based on Mickey Mouse.