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Ex-Disney worker accused of hacking computer menus to add profanities, errors
Read full article: Ex-Disney worker accused of hacking computer menus to add profanities, errorsA former Disney worker has been arrested based on a complaint that says he hacked into servers at Walt Disney World in order to manipulate computer menus.
Disney waives fees for visitors who cancel or reschedule because of Hurricane Milton; there are some exceptions
Read full article: Disney waives fees for visitors who cancel or reschedule because of Hurricane Milton; there are some exceptionsA Walt Disney World fan site announced Saturday night that visitors “should expect park closures” due to Milton, a tropical storm set to strengthen into a hurricane that will impact Florida.
Walt Disney World water parks, mini-golf courses closed due to Helene
Read full article: Walt Disney World water parks, mini-golf courses closed due to HeleneWalt Disney World outside Orlando said Wednesday that it will be open on Thursday, except for its miniature golf courses and the Typhoon Lagoon water park.
First look: ‘Tiana’s Bayou Adventure’ set to debut at the Magic Kingdom Park
Read full article: First look: ‘Tiana’s Bayou Adventure’ set to debut at the Magic Kingdom ParkThe Walt Disney World Resort gave a first look inside of its latest revamped attraction at the Magic Kingdom Park, "Tiana's Bayou Adventure" inspired by the beloved movie "The Princess and the Frog."
‘Tiana’s Bayou Adventure’ at Magic Kingdom Park set to open Summer 2024
Read full article: ‘Tiana’s Bayou Adventure’ at Magic Kingdom Park set to open Summer 2024With Mardi Gras season now underway, the Magic Kingdom Park at the Walt Disney World Resort has announced the opening season of "Tiana's Bayou Adventure."
Disney wants trade secrets kept confidential in lawsuit with DeSantis appointees
Read full article: Disney wants trade secrets kept confidential in lawsuit with DeSantis appointeesDisney wants to keep confidential any proprietary information or trade secrets that comes out of its state court fight with Gov. Ron DeSantis’ appointees over who controls the governing district at Walt Disney World.
DeSantis appointees seek Disney communications about governor, laws in fight over district
Read full article: DeSantis appointees seek Disney communications about governor, laws in fight over districtAppointees of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis are seeking communications between Disney and local media, as well as documents related to the company’s position on Florida’s so-called “Don’t Say Gay” law.
Disney attorneys want to question former administrator in lawsuit with DeSantis appointees
Read full article: Disney attorneys want to question former administrator in lawsuit with DeSantis appointeesDisney attorneys want to question a previous administrator of the Walt Disney World governing district as part of its defense against a lawsuit brought by a board made up of appointees of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
GOP lawmakers take aim at LGBTQ+ ‘safe places’ program in small Florida town
Read full article: GOP lawmakers take aim at LGBTQ+ ‘safe places’ program in small Florida townSome central Florida lawmakers say they are considering “all legislative, legal and executive options available” to stop business owners in a small town from voluntarily displaying rainbow decals in their windows.
Disney World workers criticize DeSantis appointees' decision to eliminate free passes
Read full article: Disney World workers criticize DeSantis appointees' decision to eliminate free passesEmployees of Walt Disney World’s governing district are criticizing new board members appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis for a decision to eliminate free passes and discounts to the theme park resort for 400 of its district workers.
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 DeSantis’ appointees to a board that oversees Disney World’s governing district have launched a battle against the company on a new front — free passes and discounts for employees.
Florida ethics commission chair can't work simultaneously for Disney World governing district
Read full article: Florida ethics commission chair can't work simultaneously for Disney World governing districtThe new administrator of Walt Disney World’s governing district can’t continue to work in his new job and be chair of Florida’s ethics commission at the same time.
Judge refuses to dismiss lawsuit against Disney’s efforts to neutralize governing district takeover
Read full article: Judge refuses to dismiss lawsuit against Disney’s efforts to neutralize governing district takeoverA judge in Florida has refused to dismiss a lawsuit brought by Gov. Ron DeSantis appointees against Disney’s efforts to neutralize a takeover of Disney World’s governing district by the Florida governor.
Disney extends CEO Bob Iger’s contract 2 more years through 2026
Read full article: Disney extends CEO Bob Iger’s contract 2 more years through 2026Bob Iger will remain as CEO of The Walt Disney Co. through the end of 2026, agreeing to a two-year contract extension that will give the entertainment and theme park company some breathing room to find his successor.
New law signed by DeSantis handing Disney Monorail inspections over to FDOT takes effect July 1st
Read full article: New law signed by DeSantis handing Disney Monorail inspections over to FDOT takes effect July 1stWalt Disney World Resort’s iconic monorail system will be inspected by the Florida Department of Transportation beginning July 1st.
DeSantis proposes Disney trial schedule that puts start date in 2025, after elections
Read full article: DeSantis proposes Disney trial schedule that puts start date in 2025, after electionsAttorneys for Gov. Ron DeSantis have asked that a trial involving Disney be postponed until the middle of 2025, well after the GOP presidential nomination race wraps up and voters have picked a winner in the November 2024 general election.
Disney scraps plans for new Florida campus as fight with Gov. Ron DeSantis continues
Read full article: Disney scraps plans for new Florida campus as fight with Gov. Ron DeSantis continuesThe Walt Disney Co. says it's scrapping plans to build a new campus in central Florida and relocate 2,000 employees from Southern California to work in digital technology, finance and product development.
Disney CEO Bob Iger responds to DeSantis as company posts higher second-quarter earnings
Read full article: Disney CEO Bob Iger responds to DeSantis as company posts higher second-quarter earningsOngoing strength at its theme parks and an improving streaming business propelled The Walt Disney Co. to higher profits and revenue in its fiscal second quarter.
Disney brings back dining plans, updates park pass reservations for 2024
Read full article: Disney brings back dining plans, updates park pass reservations for 2024The Walt Disney World Resort is bringing back guest favorite pre-pandemic Disney Dining Plans and updating Disney Park Pass reservations for 2024.
Disney-DeSantis war of words heats up at annual meeting
Read full article: Disney-DeSantis war of words heats up at annual meetingDisney CEO Bob Iger on Monday said any retaliatory actions by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Republican-controlled Florida Legislature against the company that threaten jobs or expansion at its Florida resort is not only “anti-business but anti-Florida.”
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.
Disney World board picked by DeSantis hints future actions
Read full article: Disney World board picked by DeSantis hints future actionsFive board members appointed by DeSantis on Wednesday hinted at future controversial actions they may take, including prohibiting COVID-19 restrictions at Disney World and eliminating two cities that were created when the Florida Legislature in 1967 approved the theme park resort’s self-governance.
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.
DeSantis signs bill stripping Disney’s self-governing status
Read full article: DeSantis signs bill stripping Disney’s self-governing statusFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a a news conference in Lake Buena Vista Monday morning to sign new state legislation stripping Disney of its self-governing status in the state.
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 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.
‘The Most Magical Place on Earth’ makes changes for new year; bring back complimentary resort parking
Read full article: ‘The Most Magical Place on Earth’ makes changes for new year; bring back complimentary resort parkingWith a new year, comes new changes to guest experiences at the Walt Disney World Resort.
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.
Malaysia: Disney refused to cut gay scenes in 'Lightyear'
Read full article: Malaysia: Disney refused to cut gay scenes in 'Lightyear'Malaysia’s film censors say it was Disney’s decision to ax the animated film “Lightyear” from the country’s cinemas after refusing to cut scenes promoting homosexuality.
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.
7th member of Special Olympics Haitian delegation is missing
Read full article: 7th member of Special Olympics Haitian delegation is missingThe Osceola County Sheriff’s Office says Louis Jacques Wilguens was last seen getting off a bus at a Walt Disney World resort a day before he was supposed to fly back to Haiti on Sunday.
Disney government in dark about effect of law dissolving it
Read full article: Disney government in dark about effect of law dissolving itAt the first meeting of Disney World’s private government since Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law a measure to dissolve it next year, officials were still confused about what the new legislation meant.
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.
Judge scolds ex-NBA star Ray Allen for skipping jury duty
Read full article: Judge scolds ex-NBA star Ray Allen for skipping jury dutyBasketball Hall of Famer Ray Allen got scolded by a federal judge and ordered to donate $1,000 to charity for failing to show up at a trial after being selected as a juror.
Walt Disney World Disney ‘regrets’ performance by ‘Indianettes’ drill team
Read full article: Walt Disney World Disney ‘regrets’ performance by ‘Indianettes’ drill teamOfficials at Walt Disney World say a performance by a visiting Texas high school drill team that used American Indian stereotypes, including chants of “scalp them,” doesn’t reflect the resort’s values.
Disney 'regrets' performance by visiting school drill team
Read full article: Disney 'regrets' performance by visiting school drill teamOfficials at Walt Disney World say a performance by a visiting Texas high school drill team that used American Indian stereotypes, including chants of “scalp them,” doesn’t reflect the resort’s values.
Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser takes its first voyage in March
Read full article: Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser takes its first voyage in MarchDie-hard Star Wars fans will have the chance to craft their own story, when Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser launches to a galaxy far, far away at the Walt Disney World Resort on Mar. 1.
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 state’s legislature last week that limit employers’ 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 World’s Most Magical Celebration for its 50th anniversary, things are about to get even more festive for the holiday season.
Where’d summer go? Halloween begins Tuesday at Walt Disney World
Read full article: Where’d summer go? Halloween begins Tuesday at Walt Disney WorldHalloween has officially commenced at Magic Kingdom inside of Walt Disney World in Orlando, despite the recent uptick in COVID-19 cases across the state. Spooky, colorful, and haunted decor will be unveiled on Tuesday to mark the start of the fall season.
Zaila Avant-garde of Harvey, Louisiana, wins Scripps National Spelling Bee, becoming first African-American champion
Read full article: Zaila Avant-garde of Harvey, Louisiana, wins Scripps National Spelling Bee, becoming first African-American championZaila Avant-garde of Harvey, Louisiana, wins Scripps National Spelling Bee, becoming first African-American champion.
National Spelling Bee win could be footnote to hoops career
Read full article: National Spelling Bee win could be footnote to hoops careerOne eighth-grader competing in the finals of the Scripps National Spelling bee has earned more recognition for her athletic prowess than for her mastery of the dictionary.
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.
Disney 1Q profit falls but beats expectations due to Disney+
Read full article: Disney 1Q profit falls but beats expectations due to Disney+FILE - In this Jan. 9, 2019, file photo, guests watch a show near a statue of Walt Disney and Micky Mouse in front of the Cinderella Castle at the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. But the results Thursday surpassed Wall Street's expectations thanks to subscribers flocking to Disney+ and other of the entertainment giant's streaming services. Disney+ subscribers totaled 94.9 million at the end of the quarter, more than double the subscriber base a year ago, when the service had been operating for only about two months. For Disney's fiscal first quarter, net income totaled $17 million, or 1 cent per share, compared with $2.1 billion or $1.16 cents per share a year earlier. Excluding one-time items, net income totaled 32 cents per share, compared with $1.53 per share in the prior-year quarter.
Jessica Korda rallies to beat Kang in playoff at LPGA opener
Read full article: Jessica Korda rallies to beat Kang in playoff at LPGA openerIt was the sixth LPGA victory for the 27-year-old Korda, her last one coming nearly three years ago. “I knew I was going to have to go low today,” said Jessica Korda. Saturday, Jessica Korda became the sixth player in LPGA history to shoot 60 or better with her sparkling 11-under 60. Jessica Korda had owned the back nine all week (she would play it in 21-under par despite her three closing bogeys Friday). Kang, also seeking her sixth LPGA victory, had spoken all week about not being able to prepare for the event as she normally would.
Jimmy Butler: ‘I’m ready to hoop’ and ‘our goal is to win it all’
Read full article: Jimmy Butler: ‘I’m ready to hoop’ and ‘our goal is to win it all’I’m ready to hoop. When I’m out there in practice I’m doing what I’m supposed to be doing. I’m ready to go. I think our goal is to win it all. As for KZ Okpala, Butler said, “I think like everybody else the whole thing is understanding and feeling like you belong.
Antetokounmpo says he wanted to repay Milwaukee's loyalty
Read full article: Antetokounmpo says he wanted to repay Milwaukee's loyaltySo the reigning two-time MVP decided to show his loyalty to the place where he’s spent his entire NBA career. “It’s the place I want to be,” Antetokounmpo said Wednesday, one day after signing a supermax extension with the Bucks. “I know he’s dancing right now,” Antetokounmpo said. “It’s tough because at the end of the day, nowhere you go, nowhere you are is a guarantee to win a championship,” Antetokounmpo said. “Being able to give back to this city and this organization means a lot,” Antetokounmpo said.
Jimmy Butler excited to ‘go through’ Giannis & Bucks
Read full article: Jimmy Butler excited to ‘go through’ Giannis & BucksFILE - Miami Heat's Goran Dragic, bottom left, Jae Crowder, top left, and Jimmy Butler (22) defend as Milwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) shoots during the first half of an NBA basketball conference semifinal playoff game inin Lake Buena Vista, Fla., in this Monday, Aug. 31, 2020, file photo. Theyre hoping an offseason overhaul of their roster will help them earn the title that has eluded this franchise since 1971 and make sure two-time reigning MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo stays in Milwaukee for years to come. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)MIAMI – Jimmy Butler is ready for the challenge. The Milwaukee Bucks signed Giannis Antetokounmpo to a $228M supermax extension on Tuesday. Bucks matchup.”The two teams did meet inside the NBA Bubble with the Heat beating the Bucks in 5 games.
The Latest: Washington-Oregon football game canceled
Read full article: The Latest: Washington-Oregon football game canceled___Utah State’s men’s basketball team is pausing full team activities and has canceled its game against Weber State on Saturday due to positive COVID-19 tests within the program. Texas (6-3, 5-3) returned three positive tests after blowing out Kansas State last week, prompting school officials to shut down practice. ___Citing a surge of positive COVID-19 cases and contact tracing in the football program, West Virginia has paused all football activities for the next seven days and will not host No. ___South Carolina has called off its men’s basketball game at George Washington on Monday because of a positive COVID-19 test. ___Georgia has canceled its women’s basketball game against Radford because of a positive COVID-19 test within the Highlanders’ program.
NBA coaches attire: Masks are in, jackets are optional
Read full article: NBA coaches attire: Masks are in, jackets are optionalFILE - In this Aug. 2, 2020, file photo, San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich reacts during the first half of the team's NBA basketball game against the Memphis Grizzlies in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. For NBA coaches, masks are required this season. Suit jackets or sport coats will not be required but coaches wont be able to wear the short-sleeved shirts that most donned for games in the bubble, either. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, Pool, File)MIAMI – For NBA coaches, masks are required this season. “That’s why I continued to wear masks during the playoffs, during the finals, even when we were not required to wear them during our media sessions,” Spoelstra told The Associated Press. The league, with limited exceptions, also will require coaches to wear masks “at all times” inside their team facility, while traveling and during practices.
NBA players approve plan to start season on Dec. 22
Read full article: NBA players approve plan to start season on Dec. 22FILE - In this July 29, 2020, file photo, a security guard wearing a face mask stands near a basketball arena inside thre NBA bubble at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The NBA draft is scheduled for Nov. 18 and the plan presented to players — and now approved by the team reps — calls for training camps to begin on Dec. 1. The NBA wanted the Dec. 22 start date over a mid-January notion for many reasons, revenue being foremost among them. The Dec. 22 start also means that the NBA's traditional Christmas schedule of games will be possible, something the league and its broadcast partners wanted. The season is also expected to conclude before the start of next summer's Tokyo Olympics, meaning NBA player participation in those games remains possible.
The NBA offseason begins, with 1 major question: Now what?
Read full article: The NBA offseason begins, with 1 major question: Now what?From China to Disney, this was an NBA season like none other — and quite probably like none ever again. The NBA offseason has officially started, the bubble at Walt Disney World is closed and the Lakers have their 17th championship. But while a difficult season is over, the difficulties the league and players face are not. The players fight against racial inequality and their quest for social justice, which were top priorities of this NBA restart, continue. And while nobody knows when the next NBA game is, the Lakers’ LeBron James began looking forward during the trophy ceremony celebrating his fourth title.
Finals notebook: Around the world, fans are watching
Read full article: Finals notebook: Around the world, fans are watchingThey’re huge LeBron James fans there as well, as evidenced by where the clicks are coming from. When James turned 35 this past December, the NBA did a video of the top 35 plays of his career. That’s the first time since 2014 that there were no sweeps in the conference semifinals, conference finals or NBA Finals. JAMES’ NUMBERSLeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers entered Game 5 of the NBA Finals just 25 points away from matching Karl Malone for No. GAME 5 REFSMarc Davis, Kane Fitzgerald and Eric Lewis got the officiating assignment for Game 5 of the NBA Finals.
A moment of rest finally arrives at the NBA Finals
Read full article: A moment of rest finally arrives at the NBA FinalsLike it or not, the NBA Finals are on hiatus until Friday — the first two-day break in this series between the Lakers and Miami Heat. When Game 5 happens, the Lakers will enter with a 3-1 series lead and on the brink of their 17th NBA championship. “For me, I mean, at this point in the season, I don’t care about rest,” James said. James’ teams — two in Miami, one in Cleveland — are 3-0 in finals games when they stand a win away from a championship. “I know Spo going into Game 5,” James said.