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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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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-greetsIt’s 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.
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.
Cinderella Castle and more get the ‘golden’ treatment in honor of Disney World’s 50th anniversary
Read full article: Cinderella Castle and more get the ‘golden’ treatment in honor of Disney World’s 50th anniversaryFestivities continue at Walt Disney World ahead of Disney World’s 50th anniversary on Friday, and Local 10 News’ Jenise Fernandez is giving you an exclusive first-hand look at the festivities.
Disney shares details about all-new nighttime spectacular ‘Disney Enchantment’
Read full article: Disney shares details about all-new nighttime spectacular ‘Disney Enchantment’Walt Disney World shared more details Friday about the all-new nighttime show coming to Magic Kingdom for the 50th anniversary celebration.
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.
Disney to lay off 28,000 at its parks in California, Florida
Read full article: Disney to lay off 28,000 at its parks in California, FloridaFILE - In this March 16, 2020, file photo, the entrance to the parking lot at the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World is closed in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Squeezed by limits on attendance at its theme parks and other restrictions due to the pandemic, The Walt Disney Co. said Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020, it planned to lay off 28,000 workers in its parks division in California and Florida. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)
Report: Attendance flat at Disney parks, grows at Universal
Read full article: Report: Attendance flat at Disney parks, grows at UniversalAttendance at the parks could be anywhere from a third to half of normal business volume, according to the report. Attendance at Disney theme parks around the world fell less than 1% in 2019 from the previous year. It was followed by Disneyland in California with 18.6 million visits, Tokyo Disneyland with 17.9 million visits and Tokyo DisneySea. Competing in many of the same markets as Disney, Universal Parks and Resorts had an attendance jump of 2.3%, with 51.2 million visits. Rides based on Harry Potter intellectual property continued to drive growth at the Universal parks, the report said.
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. – 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 you’ve visited. The Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom parks will open first July 11, with Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios reopening July 15.
NBA teams at Disney had tough travel-party decisions to make
Read full article: NBA teams at Disney had tough travel-party decisions to makeWalt Disney Worlds Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom are reopening Saturday, while Epcot and Disneys Hollywood Studios will follow four days later. (Gabrielle Russon/Orlando Sentinel via AP)The 22 teams participating in the NBA restart were all at the Disney campus together for the first time Friday. Some teams left player development coaches behind, some even left assistant coaches, and all teams traveled with only one media relations staffer and one equipment manager. In normal circumstances, some teams travel with as many as three people to handle media requirements and two for equipment. That left 20 spots for coaches, assistant coaches, player development, video, security, strength and conditioning, athletic training, media relations and content creators.
Disney, SeaWorld announce plans for Florida parks to reopen
Read full article: Disney, SeaWorld announce plans for Florida parks to reopenFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. SeaWorld and Walt Disney World will reopen in Orlando, Florida, in June and July after months of inactivity because of the coronavirus pandemic, according to plans a city task force approved Wednesday. Disney plans a tiered reopening, with Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom opening on July 11, followed by Epcot and Hollywood Studios on July 15. Disney World also plans smaller, soft openings prior to July 11, but no specifics were provided. When Disney Springs, a complex of restaurants and shops near Disney World, reopened, the company formed social distancing squads," which McPhee said have been popular with guests. Disney employees will be required to do temperature checks before heading to work, McPhee said.
NBA says it is talking with Disney about resuming season
Read full article: NBA says it is talking with Disney about resuming seasonThe National Basketball Players Association is also part of the talks with Disney. Games would be held at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, a massive campus on the Disney property near Orlando. Space wont be an issue, even if Major League Soccer which is also in talks to resume its season at Disney is there at the same time as the NBA. The entire Disney complex is roughly 40 square miles, with nearly 24,000 hotel rooms owned or operated by Disney within the campus. The list of NBA players who were known to test positive eventually grew to 10 not all were identified and Commissioner Adam Silver said last month that the actual total was even higher.
Dreaming of a theme park Christmas? This advice will help you plan your whole trip
Read full article: Dreaming of a theme park Christmas? This advice will help you plan your whole tripEat Christmas cookies until you feel like you’re going to burst, see a special Christmas parade roll down Main Street U.S.A. -- and did we mention there will be tons of cookies? Visit Disney’s website for more info. Insider tip: Want to catch the Christmas parade but avoid paying for a special ticket? Some resorts also will have special holiday presentations, such as a walk-through gingerbread house at Disney’s Grand Floridian. Other festivities include the Sea of Trees, which is a show filled with synchronized Christmas trees shimmering and twinkling set to holiday music.
6 free things to do on your next Disney World vacation -- yes, really
Read full article: 6 free things to do on your next Disney World vacation -- yes, reallyWell show you how to have fun on Disney property without ever scanning a MagicBand or swiping your credit card. Rooftop fireworks Walt Disney World ResortIf the "Happily Ever After" fireworks are on your bucket list, consider watching them from high above Cinderella Castle. Nothing can top a view of the Magic Kingdom at night. We recommend having breakfast at Trails End then climbing aboard one of its boats for a ride to the Magic Kingdom. Head to the docks and beaches of the Magic Kingdom resort hotels to watch.
Walt Disney World to close ahead of Dorian's arrival
Read full article: Walt Disney World to close ahead of Dorian's arrivalLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - Even Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck will be hunkering down ahead of Hurricane Dorian. Walt Disney World announced late Monday that its theme parks will be shutting down early Tuesday afternoon in order to keep guests safe. The Magic Kingdom and Epcot will close at 3 p.m., while Disney's Hollywood Studios and Disney's Animal Kingdom will cease operations at 2 p.m. Both of the resort's miniature golf courses will also close at 3 p.m, along with Disney's Typhoon Lagoon water park. Copyright 2019 by WPLG Local10.com - All rights reserved.
Downed ticketing system causes waits at Disney World
Read full article: Downed ticketing system causes waits at Disney World@brett_milam / TwitterORLANDO, Fla. - A ticketing system at Walt Disney World is down, forcing hundreds of people to wait outside at least one park. Disney World said in a statement Monday there was an interruption in its ticketing system, and it was working to bring it back online. Video from a waiting visitor posted by Orlando television station WESH shows hundreds of people waiting outside the Magic Kingdom. A Disney spokeswoman didn't immediately respond to inquiries for further details. Planning documents show that on any given day the Magic Kingdom can host up to 50,000 visitors.
Disney World discount: Offer lets passholders bring friends for over 50 percent off
Read full article: Disney World discount: Offer lets passholders bring friends for over 50 percent offLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – If you know a Walt Disney World passholder, now's the time to get on their good side. The resort is offering its "Bring a Friend" discount this month, allowing passholders to buy 1-day Park Hopper tickets for just $79. The offer is a good one as non-discounted 1-day park hopper tickets bought at the gate will run you $174 a pop. So the "Bring a Friend" discount is over 50 percent off. Gold, Platinum, Platinum Plus and Premier passholders can purchase up to six of the "Bring a Friend" tickets at ticket windows at the Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney's Hollywood Studios or Animal Kingdom.