According to a post on the Orlando Sentinel Virgin Trains (Formerly Brightline) will be building a new station near Walt Disney World as well as a station at the Orlando Airport. Here is a quote from the President of Virgin Trains Patrick Goddard, “It’s our expectation to get it done and
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Downtown Disney begins Transformation
Downtown Disney has begun its transformation into Disney Springs, dining-retail-entertainment district starting with a parking garage. A portion along Buena Vista Drive will be blocked off for construction of the new garage and parking between Planet Hollywood and Splitsville, and will probably be blocked off sometime this week, as reported
Loaded gun found on Disney’s Dinosaur Ride
According to the Orlando Sentinel a Animal Kingdom park guest found a loaded handgun on Disney’s Dinosaur ride. It seems the gun fell out of Angelo Lista, of Royal Palm Beach back pocket. A park guest handed a Cobra .380-caliber semiautomatic pistol to a park attendant, who immediately contacted security and the
Golden Oak at Walt Disney World to Open its Fifth Neighborhood
Golden Oak at Walt Disney World is about to open its fifth neighborhood. Golden Oak is Central Florida’s most-expensive new residential development, according to the Orlando Sentinel. The homes in Golden Oak have starting prices of $1.6 million with midpoint prices between $3 million and $4 million in the community. The
Boy Passes Away from Drowning at Pop Century
Sad news to report today out of Walt Disney World Resort where according to the Orlando Sentinel a 13-year old boy, Anthony Johnson, has passed away from drowning. Last Sunday, the child was pulled out of the pool at Pop Century Resort at the Hippy Dippy pool around 9:30pm and
Help catch the World of Disney Thief
The police are asking for your help if you happened to be in Downtown Disney on December 9th near or in the “World of Disney”. According to the Orlando Sentinel, the Orlando Police Department are looking for a thief who stole over $14,000 worth of jewelry from “World of Disney.”
Ohio Cat Goes On Disney Trip With Owner in her luggage!
An Ohio woman had a quite a surprise when her black cat Bob-bob popped out of her suitcase after checking into her hotel on her Disney trip Monday night! Apparently Bob-bob wanted to go to Walt Disney World with his owner Ethel Maze, so he managed to stow away in
Taxi Driver Busted For Frauding Disney World Guests
A taxi driver down on his luck was arrested last week after police discovered that he was taking Walt Disney World guests for the wrong type of ride. Orange County Sheriff’s office arrested Nankishore Ramkisoon after it was found out that he was posing as a Mears taxi driver, charging
Couple Linked To Slain Disney Worker Detained In Georgia
As reported by the Orlando Sentinel, a couple wanted for questioning in the murder of a 30-year-old Disney castmember was taken into custody Tuesday after Georgia authorities found them with the victim’s stolen vehicle. Thomas Heath was charged with grand theft auto after Jay Stone’s vehicle disappeared from his Vizcaya Lane Road
Disney’s Stores’ Rent At Airport Reduced By New Contract
According to the Orlando Sentinel Walt Disney Parks & Resorts has negotiated a new contract with Orlando International Airport reducing the amount it pays for it’s two gift shops by hundreds of thousands dollars. The new contract not only reduces the minimum rent that Disney pays on its two stores in
“Disney Look” Policy Revised for Cast Members: Beards Allowed
It was announced today by Orlando Sentinel’s Jason Garcia via Twitter that the strict “Disney Look” policy that all cast members must abide by has been revised once again. Cast members will now be allowed to don beards while onstage. Several years ago Disney revised their original “look” by allowing
Disney Youth Programs Hosts Press Event for Student Journalists at Walt Disney World Resort
Recently, Disney Youth Programs hosted a press event for student journalists from throughout the state of Florida. More than 170 middle and high school newspaper columnists, yearbook editors, closed-circuit broadcast producers and aspiring news men and women of all disciplines got a sneak peek at new and upcoming Disney Youth
Flaming Bus Apocolypse Shuts Down Magic Kingdom Buses.
A bus fire at the Magic Kingdom bus terminal area shut down bus transportation briefly yesterday, forcing guests to ride the monorail and boats. Which, lets be honest, is a lot more fun than taking a bus. Buses were back up and running within the hour and there were no
Sex offender accused of touching girls at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon
According to the Orlando Sentinel Moses Velasquez, 39, is accused of touching the girls in the wave pool at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon. Here are the details: A sex offender was jailed today after three girls say he touched them inappropriately at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon water park Thursday. Moses Velasquez, 39,
