Disney town sees death for 2nd time in a week

The owner of a failed security business barricaded himself in his soon-to-be foreclosed home, shot at deputies and then killed himself in this well-groomed Central Florida town built by Disney. The 14-hour standoff came just days after the town’s first-ever homicide, unsettling residents who moved to the community for its

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Disney Shares Holiday Cheer Year-round at Coalition for the Homeless

Did you know Disney VoluntEARS prepare and serve nearly 750 meals a month at Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida? It’s a tradition that spans at least a decade and one of many ways that Disney lends a helping hand at the Coalition, which provides food and shelter to

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Police Investigate First Ever Suspicious Death in Disney-Developed Fla. Community

This article comes to us from CBS News. Police are investigating what may be the first ever murder in Celebration, the Disney-developed community in Florida. Osecola County sheriff’s deputies said a woman who was checking on her neighbor found a body inside a Celebration apartment around 9:40 a.m. Monday, according to

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Hanes’ Sweepstakes Gives Away Eight Free Disney Vacations

Collect Hanes Comfort Rewards Points for your chance to win one of eight vacations to your choice of Disneyland or Disney World in the Make Memories in Comfort Sweepstakes. Eligibility: USA, 21+ Start Date: November 14, 2010 End Date: January 14, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. ET Entry Frequency: 1 entry

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One of my best Disney Treasures: My 1928 Mickey Mouse Jacket

In the year 2000, my wife to be Cindy and I went down to Florida with my parents so that Cindy could meet my Grandparents. While we were down there, we arranged to spend two days on July 3rd and 4th and go over to Walt Disney World. We had

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Raglan Road Pub and Restaurant at Downtown Disney Offers Emerald Isle Charm, Fresh Irish Fare, Lively Entertainment

A true slice of Ireland has come to Walt Disney World Resort with the opening of Raglan Road Irish Pub and Restaurant at Downtown Disney Pleasure Island. Owned and operated by an Irish company, Raglan Road features the very best of authentic Irish food, drink, heritage and live entertainment. The

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Vibrant Waterfront District Among Plans for Downtown Disney

Work will soon begin on a completely re-imagined Pleasure Island and other one-of-a-kind experiences as Walt Disney World Resort continues to bring new stories to life at Downtown Disney.  Combined, the projects are expected to create an estimated 1,200 new jobs over the next three years. “We have made great

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Philanthropist T. Denny Sanford Makes $10 Million Gift to the Walt Disney Pavilion at Florida Hospital for Children

In a special ceremony on a Florida Hospital rooftop, a sea of luminaries were released into the night sky to celebrate a significant gift to the Walt Disney Pavilion at Florida Hospital for Children. T. Denny Sanford, one of the nation’s leading philanthropists, generously made a $10 million donation to

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Ride Review – Tomorrowland Transit Authority

Often we think only of the ‘E’ Ticket attractions when we visit one of the Disney Parks. And it’s hard to argue with that strategy! Who doesn’t like the fast paced thrills of Space Mountain or the extreme theming of the Jungle Cruise? But in every Park you can find

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Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Lights Up Magic Kingdom

Larger-than-life gingerbread men, giant toy soldiers and Florida “snowflakes” combine to create the perfect holiday setting on 19 magical evenings between Nov. 8 and Dec. 19, 2010, during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom. The after-hours party (requiring a separate admission ticket) features special entertainment, including “Mickey’s Very

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Disney and the Jets: U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds make special flyover Magic Kingdom

MAGICAL FLIGHT: The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds fly over Disney parade floats, park guests and Cinderella Castle Oct. 26, 2010 at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The special flight commemorated the start of “Air Force Week” which takes place Oct. 26-31, 2010 in nearby Cocoa Beach,

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Grad Nite at Walt Disney World with Pauly D

Paul Delvecchio (left), aka “DJ Pauly D” from the hit MTV series “Jersey Shore,” takes a ride aboard the Big Thunder Mountain Railroad roller coaster Oct. 22, 2010 in the Magic Kingdom in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Delvecchio, riding with Celebration (Fla.) High School senior Bryan Lopez (front right) and

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