The Orlando areas big theme parks depend, for the most part, on part-time and seasonal workers. They are struggling with a decision as to whether or not to provide health insurance for those workers, with the upcoming to changes to the healthcare market. Sea World is the latest major employer
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Orlando Discounts & Savings for September 2nd, 2013 and beyond
Here is this weeks Discounts & Savings for Disney World, Universal, Sea World and more. We will be releasing this Disney & Orlando Digest weekly so you can keep up with all the best deals and offers from our good friends at Destinations in Florida. Disney Discounts Walt Disney World®
United Way Gets a “Loan” from Disney Cast Members
Disney World Resort Cast Members help make magic for guests everyday. However this fall, two Cast Members are taking their “extra magical” talents to the Heart of Florida United Way (HFUW), where they will help out the nonprofit during its annual fundraising campaign. Ian Craig, a manager for group sales
Young British Tourist Honored with an Award for saving little girls life
This an amazing and inspiring story. Fair warning this is a tear jerker so get out the tissues. Little Ethan Temmen was on the vacation of a lifetime. He and his family were visiting Orlando. While he was on vacation he did something extra magical, he pulled a drowning 2
Disney World Offers A Union Contract Extension
Disney World has offered its largest union group an early contract extension, in order to try and gain certainty while it tries to deal with health-care reform, also known as the Affordable Care Act. Disney has offered a 16-month extension to the Service Trades Council, which consists of six unions
Alleged Disney Travel Agency Cheats Kids Out of A Dream Vacation to Disney World
A Disney World vacation turned into a nightmare for a group of dance students from Tennessee. Blue Sky Journeys, a self proclaimed Disney Authorized travel agency are being accused of scamming the group out of more than $60,000 by accepting payments and then not following through on travel arrangements. Earlier this month,
Limited Time Magic Continues this fall at Walt Disney World
Get Ready for some more Limited Time Magic coming in September and October at Walt Disney World. Disney dream makers are coming up with more surprises: Unleash the Villains: Mark Friday the 13th with extra hours and special meet and greets. On Sept. 13, 2013 Disneyland and Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Princess Fairytale Hall Opening This Fall in the Magic Kingdom
Princess Fairytale Hall is set to open Fall 2013. Princess Fairytale Hall will be the new place for Disney princesses to meet their royal fans in the Magic Kingdom. The castle inspired entrance will feature stone walls and stained glass windows opening up into a large gallery, where portraits of
2013 Eat To The Beat Concert Series Lineup
Disney chefs and beverage experts will serve up 220 different foods and beverages at the 18th annual Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, which takes place from Sept. 27-Nov. 11, 2013 at the Disney World Resort. Some Festival highlights include: Culinary demos from a high-powered lineup of celebrity chefs
Disney Dreamers Academy Celebrates 7 Years
Disney Dreamers Academy with Steve Harvey and Essence Magazine is seeking its next class of teens who are looking to make their dreams a reality. Applications are available now for U.S. high school students ages 13-19 to attend the program March 6-9,2014. Students must submit their applications on www.disneysdreamersacademy.com by
5 Activities to Enjoy at Disney World Before Your Children Grow Up and Leave Home
Like Peter Pan, some children just never grow up. Yet, we all know that’s not the reality of life. It’s easy to feel like a child when visiting the Disney Parks, and seeing the delight in your children is a feeling like no other. But, they grow up, change, and
California Grill Re-opens in September at the Contemporary Resort
The California Grill, originally opening at Disney World Resort in 1995, reopens this fall after a transformation with a design inspired by mid-century modern California, and a new redesigned menu. The re-imagined California Grill at Disney’s Contemporary Resort debuts September 9, with reservations open starting August 26th with amazing views of the Magic Kingdom from
Super Greeters Help Welcome International Guests
This year, the Super Greeter program at the Disney World Resort has continued to help international guests experience the magic of a Disney vacation in their own language. Disney World Resort has once again seen a lot of visitors from Latin America, especially Brazil. At Disney World, a big part
Disney World Refurbishment Calendar for August 2013 and beyond
Disney World Refurbishment Calendar information is subject to change without notice and should be confirmed just prior to visiting. Updated information is available at the Disney World Website. Magic Kingdom July 27-30, 2013: Pirates of the Caribbean will be closed for an animation refurbishment. July 31- Aug. 28, 2013: Enchanted Tiki Room will be closed. Aug. 1-21, 2013: Prince Charming
