North Carolina Senator Introduces ‘Mickey’s Freedom Restoration Act’ Aiming to Bring Disney to the State North Carolina Senator Michael Garrett has introduced Senate Bill 594, called the“Mickey’s Freedom Restoration Act,” which is aimed at bringing Disney and other Amusement Parks to the State. The bill named Mickey’s Freedom Restoration Act states:
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Business Owner Shut Down North Carolina Restaurant to take Employees to Disney.
It was a dream come true for these restaurant employees when the business owner shut down North Carolina restaurant to take employees to Walt Disney World in Florida. Now that is employer goals right there! Business owner, Gypsy Gilliam, told the local news station that she wanted to show appreciation
Man from North Carolina was charged with robbing a credit union to pay for Disney Cruise
A 37-year-old man from North Carolina was charged with robbing a credit union after police say he told investigators that he felt “pressured” to fulfill a promise to buy his girlfriend’s children tickets for a Disney cruise vacation. Satellite Beach police reported that the man, who has been identified as
Razor blade was found inside a Disney children’s sippy cup
The police in Concord, North Carolina are currently investigating after a Disney store customer said that a razor blade was found inside a Disney children’s sippy cup on the shelf at the Disney store at Concord Mills, North Carolina. The manager of this Disney store found three more cups with
Tall Ship Used in Pirates of the Caribbean Movie Abandoned; Two Crew Members Still Missing
With Hurricane Sandy causing damage up and down the East Coast, one of the Tall Ships had to be abandoned off the coast of North Carolina for two lifeboats. The crew members were dealing with 18-foot-tall waves and 40-mph winds on Monday due to Hurricane Sandy. Coast Guard helicopters were able to
Richard Petty Driving Experience announces “Junior Ride-Alongs” at Walt Disney World Speedway
Richard Petty Driving Experience (RPDE), the worldwide leader in stock car drive and ride entertainment, announced today that it will now offer “Junior Ride-Alongs” at its Walt Disney World® Speedway location in Orlando, FL. RPDE’s “Junior Ride-Alongs” program will provide children, who are 6-13 years of age and at least
Robert Downey, Jr. Suffers Minor Injury on ‘Iron Man 3’ Set; Production Delayed
Actors getting hurt on set is nothing new, but it’s always nerve-racking for fans. You never know what could possibly go wrong during a stunt on set, so it’s not surprising to find out when it could happen. So fans may get worried when they hear that Robert Downey, Jr.
Disney Social Media Moms Celebration Headed to New York, Texas and North Carolina
The Disney Social Media Moms Celebration is taking the show out on the road! There will be exciting half-day events in the following locations: Long Island (Melville), New York – Thursday, September 6, 2012 Houston (Galleria Mall), Texas – Wednesday, September 12, 2012 Charlotte (South Park), North Carolina –
Richard Petty Driving Experience Announces “Junior Ride-Alongs” at Walt Disney World Speedway
Richard Petty Driving Experience announced today that it will now offer “Junior Ride-Alongs” at its Walt Disney World Speedway location in Orlando, FL. RPDE’s “Junior Ride-Alongs” program will provide children, under the age of 14 who are at least 48 inches in height, the opportunity to experience real-life racing excitement
Disney World Quick Tips – Save money by packing a lunch
While we love the Disney Dining Plan and have used it in the past, last year when we purchased our Annual Passes we also picked up a Tables in Wonderland Card. It just made more sense for us since we have 2 trips so close together and with one infant
Disney Data Center Coming to NC
Interesting news for us Disney Bloggers here in NC. This news story broke on the Shelby Star. According to the deed, Disney is already on its way to Kings Mountain in the form of a data center near U.S. 74. On Tuesday, city council agreed seeking two grants, totaling $60,000,
My favorite Disney World Roller Coasters
As a roller coaster fan, I’ll admit that I grew up a self-proclaimed roller coaster CHICKEN! In fact, it wasn’t until I went to a theme park in Virginia that I became a fan. But that’s another story for another time. Over the years, I have become a huge fan
A Hidden Treasure: Disney Customized Maps
For someone that hasn’t been to Walt Disney World very often, there can be a lot of things to decide upon when you are planning your trip. One of the biggest things that people overlook is how to tell your child, wife, or other significant person that you are taking
Practicing Walt Disney’s Law of Doing the Impossible
“If you can dream it, you can do it. It’s kind of fun to do the impossible.” This quote is by Walt Disney (1901-1966). He was an animator, theme park designer, film director, producer, and business leader. In an age of great challenges, we need to understand Walt Disney’s law
