According to the Orlando Sentinel, Walt Disney World Resort reports that they will provide paid sick leave for their workers if they any of them get COVID-19. A union representing Disney employees were given this information recently. The news arrives as Walt Disney World prepares for the partial reopening of
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Construction starts on Flamingo Crossing near Disney World
Disney is moving ahead with their plans for Flamingo Crossing. Their crew recently started construction on the site. Flamingo Crossing is located on the west side of Walt Disney World property. It consists of retail space for restaurants, stores, and hotels. The current project will add a 250,000-square-foot retail hub
Construction liens filed against SeaWorld Orlando
A Winter Park construction firm, Wilsten Group, claims that SeaWorld Orlando owes them money for construction work. Wilsten Group filed three construction liens against SeaWorld this week. According to the Orange County Comptroller’s records, Wilsten Group says SeaWorld owes them nearly $225,000 for construction work. It’s not uncommon to hear
Disney World Worker Fired After Stealing $49K From the Company
Disney World Worker Fired After Stealing $49K From the Company Monday, a man was arrested for stealing nearly $50,000 from Walt Disney World. WFTV 9 Orlando is reporting that Orange County Sherrif’s arrested Jamaica Hall of Kissimmee, Florida. Between April and December of 2016 Hall issued fraudulent credit card refunds
Universal Orlando Resorts raises ticket prices
Recently we brought you the news of Walt Disney World ticket price increase, well now it’s Universal Orlando Resorts turn! Single park tickets for one day will now start at $110.00, the tickets that include park to park will now start at $165.00. Children’s ticket will be $5.00 less than adults.
Bomb threat at Legoland Florida
Legoland Florida, located in Winter Haven, FL was evacuated today due to a bomb threat. Guests were being removed from both the theme park and the resort. There are not many details given yet however LegoLand officials did say in a statement; “Earlier today, a bomb threat was discovered on
Couple dies in accident while on Disney World Vacation leaves 2 children in the hospital
While on a vacation for the first time to Walt Disney World a family from Missouri was in a horrible car accident which left both parents dead and the 2 children in critical condition in the hospital . Sunday around noon a Ford Focus drifted into the lane containing the Moyers
Two Miami men arrested for using fake credit cards at Universal Studios
Cops arrest two Miami residents, Yuniel Garrido Llopiz, and Eidrys Reyes Robelt who were attempting to use fake credit cards at Universal Studios Orlando. The credit cards were used to purchase food, clothing, Universal’s Express Passes, and gift cards. The Orlando police said they had 17 counterfeit cards in total. They are
Orlando Eye gets rebranded as the Coca-Cola Orlando Eye
The Orlando Eye is a 400-foot observation wheel located in Orlando Florida on International Drive. The Orlando Eye opened in May of 2015, it is part of an entertainment complex which also includes Madame Tussauds wax museum and Sea Life Aquarium Orlando. They are all owned by Merlin Entertainments, a
Universal Studios temporarily closes garage due to suspicious package
Earlier today one of the parking garages at Universal Studios Orlando was closed due to a suspicious package. During a routine K-9 patrol they noticed the package and the Orlando Police were called. Guests were asked not to enter the south garage and no other closures or evacuations were needed. It is not mentioned what was found
Orlando’s nightclub gunman scouted Disney Springs as a potential attack location
According to People.com, NBC and a federal law enforcement source Omar Mateen the gunman in the Orlando nightclub Pulse mass shooting may have been checking out Disney Springs in Walt Disney World for his attack. Oman Mateen and his wife, Noor Zahi Salman visited Walt Disney World in April and according
Star Wars Celebration 2017 tickets soon on sale!
The location of the Star Wars Celebration 2017 has been confirmed, The Orange County Convention Center in Orlando Florida. The dates are set for April 13th through 16th 2017. The ticket will go on sale Wednesday May 25th at 12:00pm PT/3:00pm ET/9:00pm GMT and include 4 day single day and
Invictus Games Orlando tickets on sale now!
Just announced the ticket for the Invictus Games 2016 which will be held in the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Walt Disney World are on sale now. The games are sponsored by Jaguar Land Rover and are scheduled for May 8-12. The Invictus Games are the only international
Florida see record breaking tourism numbers in 2015
Yesterday in Epcot at Walt Disney World a ceremony was held with Florida Governor Rick Scott who made the announcement that Florida has become the first state which had over 100 million tourists, both international and out-of-state, they reached 105 million. The record before that was 2014 where there were 98.5
