Reports of canceled flights and delays this weekend due to weather-related issues and problems with Southwest decreasing the number of planes in service have caused major congestion at Orlando International Airport. Guests reported they had been stranded without a flight out over the Easter holiday for nearly 2-3 days. Orlando
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Disneyland Paris Returned Profit First Time in a Decade!
According to the Telegraph, for the first time in over a decade, Disneyland Paris has returned to profit due to an increase in attendance and guest spending, boosting the park’s revenue to a record £1.5 billion according to recently filed accounts. Despite being Europe’s most visited tourist attraction, the resort
5 Children Have Died in a Fiery Crash Heading to Walt Disney World
Very sad news coming in form WESH 2 Orlando that 5 children on their way to Walt Disney World in a church van have died along with 2 truck drivers in a horrific crash on Interstate 75. Florida Highway Patrol stated during a news conference on Friday morning the church passenger
Construction Walls Are Down At New Walkway Entrance To Hollywood Studios
No one…absolutely no one likes those ugly construction walls around Walt Disney World. And we’ve seen a lot of them lately. Fortunately for us, there are a few less as of today, as the walls previously hiding a construction area over at Hollywood Studios are no more! We’re talking about the
December 16th Chip and Co Weekend Roundup
It’s been a busy week in news here at Chip and Co! Take a look back on what we have brought to you. 1). Carnival Cruise Does the Unthinkable: A Rollercoaster On A Ship Photo: Carnival Cruise Lines Just when you thought cruise ships couldn’t get more fun…Carnival Cruise Lines thought otherwise!
Natacha Rafalski appointed Présidente of Disneyland Paris!
Disneyland Paris has appointed Natacha Rafalski as Présidente of Disneyland Paris, effective immediately. Natacha has been with the Walt Disney Company for 23 years, holding a variety of senior positions throughout the world. She joined the Disneyland Paris team in 2017 as Chief Financial Office and has been responsible for
Award Ceremony for Disney ImagiNations Hong Kong Design Competition 2018
Nearly 300 students from Hong Kong and mainland Chinese institutions entered the “Disney ImagiNations Hong Kong Design Competition 2018”. This is an annual competition which encourages students to use their imagination to design new experiences. The Disney ImagiNations Competition was first launched in the United States in 1992. Hong Kong held
New Stop For Brightline Train May Be At Walt Disney World
Disney and trains go together like peanut butter and jelly. Walt absolutely loved them! Well, that centuries old love affair may be laying the “track” for a new train stop at Walt Disney World Resort. Local news outlets in Florida are reporting that Brightline, a high-speed train currently based in
Gran Destino Tower at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort Scheduled to Open
With Disney’s ongoing effort to create unique and amazing experiences for guests staying on property, their Coronado Springs Resort (along with many others) has been undergoing refurbishment and construction for quite some time. There finally seems to be some light at the end of the tunnel as Disney Parks announced
Star Wars and Marvel Series Coming to Disney+ Streaming Service
Earlier this year Disney announced the creation of a new streaming service that will provide direct-to-consumer content of our favorite Disney films, television, and even exclusive content only available on the streaming service. CEO Bob Iger released the name for the streaming service during an audio webcast reporting on Disney’s fiscal year
New Character Breakfast at Disneyland Paris
Colonel Haith’s Outpost In Adventureland, Disneyland Paris is scheduled to temporarily close, to be refurbished into a new theme and context, which Disney has yet to confirm. Colonel Haith’s Output is currently a pizza and pasta buffet restaurant in the theme of Disney’s ‘Jungle Book’. Disney has announced that the
The Walt Disney Company Shows Interest in Acquiring Sky News
The Walt Disney Company has been in negotiations with 21st Century Fox, however, another company has also caught Disney’s eye: Sky News. Last year, we received a big announcement about Disney’s plans to take over a large chunk of 21st Century Fox. However, as the year unfolded we have seen
The Opening of The Arena at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
Yesterday we welcomed the opening of The Arena at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, which continues to celebrate its 20th anniversary year with this exciting expansion. The 220-acre ESPN Wide World of Sports venue is wildly regarded as the leading facility for youth sports in America and hosts 100+ sporting
Disney Fights Back Against Unlicensed Use of Iconic Characters at Parties and Events
Disney is in a legal battle with Nick Sarelli over his company’s use of iconic Disney characters. Sarelli, who owns Characters for Hire, LLC, is under attack from Disney for using characters from movies such as Frozen and Star Wars at parties and events. Disney is being represented by the firm
