With all eyes on Tropical Storm Ian in the Caribbean right now On Friday Governor Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency for 24 counties ahead of the storm, including Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach. Under the order, money would be freed up for protective measures and the National Guard
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Tropical Storm Ian sets its eye on Florida
Tropical Storm Ian formed late Friday night in the Southern Caribbean and is on a path toward the Gulf of Mexico and Florida as a potentially major hurricane. As of early Saturday morning, Ian was located about 315 miles southeast of Jamaica and moving to the west at 14 mph,
New Walt Disney Imagineering Job Posting Still Shows Relocation to Florida in 2024
A recent job posting by The Walt Disney Company for a Walt Disney Imagineering position confirms Disney is continuing with the mass relocation of WDI operations from Glendale, CA to Lake Nona, FL in late 2024 despite backlash from members of the WDI Team. Related: Disney Imagineers Demand Halt of
Disney Imagineers Demand Halt of Mass Move from California to Florida
Disney had previously announced that the creative team of Disney Imagineers in California would need to decide if they will retire, quit, or move to Florida after The Walt Disney Company announced the Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI) division from Glendale, California would be relocating to Lake Nona, Florida near Walt
Florida Tourism has topped pre-pandemic levels
Tourism has been slowly coming back in some places and is booming in others after the pandemic severely hurt the industry. Florida is one of the more successful states and tourism has once again topped pre-pandemic levels! Related – Florida tourism is well above Pre-Pandemic Levels for third quarter of
Florida Department of Health issued new COVID-19 testing guidelines
Covid cases are increasing across the country and the Florida Department of Health has released new testing guidelines. These guidelines have been issued in an effort to alleviate testing sites seeing high demand. This new guidance has also come because the state is short on Covid tests. The federal government
Florida reports 32,869 new coronavirus cases in the past week
Covid-19 cases are on the rise in Florida. Cases have increased by 415% in the state in the last week. That is quite an increase for one week. Just a couple of weeks ago the White House named Orange County, Florida, a “hot spot” and it has now reached the
Opening date announced for Terminal C at the Orlando Airport
Orlando International Airport is close to finishing its newest terminal. Terminal C at the airport has reached the 87% percent completion threshold. Related: Orlando Airport adds Mad Tea Party Photo-Op for Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Below is a list of the scheduled plans: South Terminal C Opening Date Set
Gov. DeSantis signs bill protecting Employees and Families from COVID Mandates
Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida just signed bills that protect employees in the state from termination if they refuse to get the Covid-19 vaccine. These new laws put restrictions on vaccine mandates from employers. Related – Disney Cruise Line requires all guests ages 5 and up to be vaccinated “We’re
Florida tourism is well above Pre-Pandemic Levels for third quarter of 2021
Tourism in Florida has increased dramatically in recent months. Crowds at theme parks like Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando have increased as well! The Orlando Sentinel is reporting that Florida tourism is higher than before the pandemic. A report from Visit Florida estimates the state had 32.517 million tourists
Disney Cast Members are already making the move from California to Florida
In the early summer, we reported how Disney planned on moving employees to Lake Nona, Florida. Even though it seems like a significant number of employees, there is room to move more California employees to Florida. The Walt Disney Company first announced it was picking up and moving 2,000 employees
You can buy this Star Wars Themed house just minutes from Walt Disney World
A new luxury home is available on the market in Kissimmee, Florida. Not only is it ideal for those wanting to live near Disney World, but it also includes stunning Star Wars themed rooms! Check out some of the rooms shown below! Check out this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience superior
Average Covid-19 Cases in Florida dropped to the lowest number since July
The average number of COVID-19 Cases in Florida has dropped to their lowest number since July at a reported 2,505 new cases according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control. Related – Disney World Changes Face Mask Policy for Outdoor Rides, Attractions, and Queues As of Wednesday, 3,153 people were
Florida tourism up 223% from the 2nd quarter of 2020
Florida is a major tourism destination for both United States residents as well as international travelers. The state has multiple theme parks, a warm climate, and so many great beaches! During the pandemic, however, travel slowed down a lot. But now, Florida tourism is up 223% from last year. Related
