Yesterday in Epcot at Walt Disney World a ceremony was held with Florida Governor Rick Scott who made the announcement that Florida has become the first state which had over 100 million tourists, both international and out-of-state, they reached 105 million. The record before that was 2014 where there were 98.5
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Disney settles with Animal Kingdom employee’s widow
The worker killed while testing a ride in Disney’s Animal Kingdom family has reached a settlement with Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. The case was scheduled to go to court this week; however, the worker’s widow Terrie Roscoe dismissed the case voluntarily with prejudice on Friday. Roscoe’s attorney Brian Denney
More layoffs coming to Walt Disney World
Another group of Walt Disney World employees have been hit with walking papers. The latest group of layoffs comes to 100 painters from Walt Disney World. Disney is blaming this on traditional park hour differences in the less busy months, not the drop in quarterly earnings with ESPN or the delayed
Shanghai Disneyland financially draining Walt Disney World and Disneyland
Shanghai Disneyland is very far behind both cost and production wise, the park may not be opening on the announced June date and it is putting financial stress on US Disney parks. Although Disney has not yet may any public announcement about any cuts being made you can see them
Disney artist Al Konetzni dies at age 100
Last week we lost a legend, Disney artist Al Konetzni passed away at the age of 100. Al Konetzni was born May 19, 1915, and began working for Walt Disney World in 1953. He created such items as a Donald Duck Pencil Sharpner, Uncle Scrooge Bank, Mickey Mouse Record Player,
Disney Wonder picks up Cuban migrants on it’s way to the Cayman Islands
The Disney Wonder was on its way to the Cayman Islands when they spotted a rustic boat with 12 people inside. The vessel carrying the migrants, which could only be described as dangerous and unseaworthy was stopped by the Wonder and the passengers were transported to the Disney Cruise Ship. The migrants
Fall in Disneyland Paris attendance since terrorist attacks
Disneyland Paris has seen a decline in park attendance since the November Terrorist attack in Paris. In Euro Disney’s first quarter there was a 1.1 percent decline. Tom Wolber, Euro Disney President said: “We experienced strong demand leading up to the November 13th events in Paris, following which we
Star Wars helps Disney posts record quarterly profits
Thanks to the Blockbuster hit “Star Wars, The Force Awaken” has brought Walt Disney Company to its highest quarterly earnings in history. The movie has already made $2 billion in global box office sales, paired with the theme park attendance and merchandise sales have helped Disney’s first quarter revenues
Disney files for patent for projector to work with drones
As we previously reported Disney filed a request for an exception to FAA rules to enable it to fly drones well now they are filing for a patent for projectors to work with these drones. When Disney first applied for the drone they made the statement: “The inventors recognized, that presently
Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning heading to Disneyland
The bronco’s won the Superbowl last night and what better reward for the winning quarterback than Disneyland? Payton Manning announced last night that he will be going to Disneyland! This is a tradition which dates back to 1987 when Phil Simms of the New York Giants announced he was going
Middle school child ordered to remove his Elsa costume on Disney day
According to a report from KTLA 5 news a middle school male student, Austin Lacey, 13, was ordered to remove his Elsa costume which he was wearing as a part of the school’s Disney spirit day. According to the principal at Ethan Chase Middle School in Riverside County, the only reason he was asked
String of robberies being reported at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort
According to a report from the Orlando Sentinel, Walt Disney World’s Saratoga Springs Resort and Spa has been under investigation for a number of robberies. Since late December there have been over 20 cases of electronics stolen. The rear sliding glass doors have been the access point on a large
Credit Card Data leak at Yak & Yeti Restaurant in Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Breaking News out of Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Restaurant Group Landry Inc owners of Yak & Yeti, T-Rex and Rain-forest Cafe in Walt Disney World has reported a data breach in several of their restaurants. Guests who dined at the Yak & Yeti Restaurant in Disney’s Animal Kingdom between May 8th
New Passenger Train from Miami to Orlando
Here is the scenario: you got a great deal on a cheap flight into Miami for your Disney vacation, but now how do you get to Orlando? Spend an arm and leg on a taxi or rent a car, an expense which cancels out your great flight deal! Come mid 2017 this
