The Walt Disney Co. today named George Kalogridis, a former high-ranking executive at Walt Disney World, the new president of Disneyland in Anaheim, Calif. Kalogridis has been chief operating officer at Disneyland Paris for the past three years. Before that, he was vice president of travel operations at Disney World,
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Judge throws out Segway lawsuit against Disney
A federal judge on Tuesday threw out a class-action lawsuit brought by three disabled people upset that Walt Disney World would not allow them to ride personal Segways in its theme parks. But the judge left an opening for a similar suit to be filed against the resort. In dismissing
Disney backs bullet train proposal
All aboard! You too, Mickey, Goofy, and Cinderella. On Friday, Florida officially applied for federal funds to begin building a high-speed rail link between Tampa and Orlando, and gained crucial support from Walt Disney World. The theme park is offering 50 acres of land valued at $25 million to build
Teen with health problems dies at Disney
At approximately 9:30 a.m. this morning, the Orange County Sheriff’s office was notified about the death of a 16-year old Canadian boy on vacation with his parents and one sibling. The family, staying at Disney’s Port Orleans Resort on Disney property, discovered that he was unresponsive this morning and contacted
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Adventures by Disney cuts itineraries & destinations
The Walt Disney Co. is scaling back its Adventures by Disney business, dropping many itineraries and destinations from its 2010 schedule. Disney executives acknowledge that the economic downturn has put pressure on the guided-tour business, as well as others. “When you think about the economy, it’s hard not to think
Disney studio chief Dick Cook stepping down
Walt Disney Co. studio chief Dick Cook announced Friday he’s stepping down immediately, after nearly four decades with the company. Cook said in a statement he’s been contemplating leaving the studio for some time and will be moving on to “new adventures.” It wasn’t immediately known who would replace him.
Deputy under review after Disney employee Tasered
Officials say an Orange County deputy is under administrative review following reports that he gave his Taser stun gun to a Walt Disney World employee, who then shocked a co-worker. The sheriff’s office reported Friday that Deputy Eric Jaros was working off duty Sept. 3 at one of the park’s
Disney Interactive Studios Acquires Wideload Games
Alexander Seropian, Wideload CEO and Bungie Software Founder, to Assume Newly Created Position as Vice President of Creative at Disney Interactive Studios Disney Interactive Studios announced today it has agreed to acquire Wideload Games Inc., a Chicago-based producer and developer of original interactive entertainment. As part of the agreement, industry
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Disney to acquire Marvel for $4 billion in cash and stock – Update w/ video
Disney has agreed to pay $4 billion in cash and stock deal for Marvel, which values the company’s shares at $50 a piece. That’s a 29% premium over Marvel’s $38.65-a-share price on Friday. Some Highlight from the conference call can be read below…
Disney to acquire Marvel – listen to the webcast
Building on its strategy of delivering quality branded content to people around the world, The Walt Disney Company has agreed to acquire Marvel Entertainment, Inc. in a stock and cash transaction, the companies announced today. Under the terms of the agreement and based on the closing price of Disney on
Philly Mom In Disney World – Kidnap Hoax Gets 9 to 23 Months
Bonnie Sweeten Sentenced to Prison Time for Faking Abduction That Sparked National Search Suburban Philadelphia mom Bonnie Sweeten was sentenced to nine to 23 months in prison for filing a false kidnapping report and then fleeing to Disney World with her daughter to avoid arrest. Sweeten, 38, called 911 and
Little girl sells Lemonade to get to Disneyland..Shut down
A California girl had her lemonade stand shut down, so she took her complaint to the steps of city hall. Seven year old Daniela Earnest says she got into the lemonade business because she wanted to help her family pay for a trip to Disneyland. But, the city shut her
