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Ex-Disney worker accused of hacking computer menus to add profanities, errors
Read full article: Ex-Disney worker accused of hacking computer menus to add profanities, errorsA former Disney worker has been arrested based on a complaint that says he hacked into servers at Walt Disney World in order to manipulate computer menus.
Disney set to invest up to $17B in Florida parks now that fight with DeSantis appointees has ended
Read full article: Disney set to invest up to $17B in Florida parks now that fight with DeSantis appointees has endedMonths after Disney and Gov. Ron DeSantisโ appointees agreed to end their legal fight, the two sides are set to approve an agreement that could result in the company investing up to $17 billion into its Florida resort.
Disney allowed to pause its federal lawsuit against Florida governor as part of settlement deal
Read full article: Disney allowed to pause its federal lawsuit against Florida governor as part of settlement dealAn appellate court has granted Disneyโs request for a two-month pause in its federal lawsuit against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and his appointees to Walt Disney Worldโs governing district.
Disney appeals dismissal of free speech lawsuit as DeSantis says company should 'move on'
Read full article: Disney appeals dismissal of free speech lawsuit as DeSantis says company should 'move on'Disney is appealing a federal judgeโs dismissal of its free speech lawsuit over Gov. Ron DeSantisโ takeover of Walt Disney Worldโs governing district.
12 years after she vanished, divers believe they have found body of woman in submerged vehicle
Read full article: 12 years after she vanished, divers believe they have found body of woman in submerged vehicleThe body of a woman who went missing 12 years ago appears to have been found last week in a minivan submerged in a central Florida retention pond near Walt Disney World.
Disney says in lawsuit that DeSantis-appointed government is failing to release public records
Read full article: Disney says in lawsuit that DeSantis-appointed government is failing to release public recordsDisney has filed a lawsuit claiming that the oversight government for Walt Disney World, which was taken over by appointees of Gov. Ron DeSantis earlier this year, has failed to release documents and properly preserve records in violation of Florida public records law.
DeSantis attorneys ask federal judge to dismiss Disney's free speech lawsuit
Read full article: DeSantis attorneys ask federal judge to dismiss Disney's free speech lawsuitAttorneys for Gov. Ron DeSantis are asking a federal judge to dismiss a free speech lawsuit filed by Disney after the Florida governor took over Walt Disney Worldโs governing district in retaliation for the company opposing the stateโs so-called donโt say gay law.
DeSantis appointees seek Disney communications about governor, laws in fight over district
Read full article: DeSantis appointees seek Disney communications about governor, laws in fight over districtAppointees of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis are seeking communications between Disney and local media, as well as documents related to the companyโs position on Floridaโs so-called โDonโt Say Gayโ law.
Disney World workers criticize DeSantis appointees' decision to eliminate free passes
Read full article: Disney World workers criticize DeSantis appointees' decision to eliminate free passesEmployees of Walt Disney Worldโs governing district are criticizing new board members appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis for a decision to eliminate free passes and discounts to the theme park resort for 400 of its district workers.
Free Disney World passes are latest front in war between Disney and DeSantis appointees
Read full article: Free Disney World passes are latest front in war between Disney and DeSantis appointeesGov. Ron DeSantisโ appointees to a board that oversees Disney Worldโs governing district have launched a battle against the company on a new front โ free passes and discounts for employees.
DeSantis' appointees ask judge to rule against Disney without need for trial
Read full article: DeSantis' appointees ask judge to rule against Disney without need for trialGov. Ron DeSantisโ appointees to a board that oversees Walt Disney World say a Florida judge should rule without trial against Disney as the company fights Gov. Ron DeSantisโ takeover of the governing district.
DeSantis-controlled Disney World district abolishes diversity, equity initiatives
Read full article: DeSantis-controlled Disney World district abolishes diversity, equity initiativesDiversity, equity and inclusion programs have been abolished from Walt Disney Worldโs governing district, which is now controlled by appointees of Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Judge refuses to dismiss lawsuit against Disneyโs efforts to neutralize governing district takeover
Read full article: Judge refuses to dismiss lawsuit against Disneyโs efforts to neutralize governing district takeoverA judge in Florida has refused to dismiss a lawsuit brought by Gov. Ron DeSantis appointees against Disneyโs efforts to neutralize a takeover of Disney Worldโs governing district by the Florida governor.
Disney asks a judge to toss a lawsuit from board of DeSantis appointees
Read full article: Disney asks a judge to toss a lawsuit from board of DeSantis appointeesDisney has asked a Florida judge to toss out a lawsuit filed by a board governing Disney World that is made up of Gov. Ron DeSantisโ appointees.
Disney extends CEO Bob Iger's contract 2 more years through 2026
Read full article: Disney extends CEO Bob Iger's contract 2 more years through 2026Bob Iger will remain as CEO of The Walt Disney Co. through the end of 2026, agreeing to a two-year contract extension that will give the entertainment and theme park company some breathing room to find his successor.
DeSantis proposes Disney trial schedule that puts start date in 2025, after elections
Read full article: DeSantis proposes Disney trial schedule that puts start date in 2025, after electionsAttorneys for Gov. Ron DeSantis have asked that a trial involving Disney be postponed until the middle of 2025, well after the GOP presidential nomination race wraps up and voters have picked a winner in the November 2024 general election.
Stalled contract jeopardizes relations between new Disney governing body and firefighters
Read full article: Stalled contract jeopardizes relations between new Disney governing body and firefightersAfter appointees of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis took over Walt Disney Worldโs governing district earlier this year, its firefighters were among the few employees who publicly welcomed them with open arms.
Disney scraps plans for new Florida campus as fight with Gov. Ron DeSantis continues
Read full article: Disney scraps plans for new Florida campus as fight with Gov. Ron DeSantis continuesThe Walt Disney Co. says it's scrapping plans to build a new campus in central Florida and relocate 2,000 employees from Southern California to work in digital technology, finance and product development.
Disney asks judge to dismiss DeSantis-appointed board's lawsuit in latest tit-for-tat
Read full article: Disney asks judge to dismiss DeSantis-appointed board's lawsuit in latest tit-for-tatDisney is asking a state judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed by a governing board appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis to oversee Disney World.
Disney board banned X-rated stores and liquor shops from property, overlooking prisons
Read full article: Disney board banned X-rated stores and liquor shops from property, overlooking prisonsBefore allies of Gov. Ron DeSantis took over, Disney Worldโs governing district reached an agreement in February with the company to prohibit a long list of businesses from ever being operated on its property.
Disney updates lawsuit against DeSantis to add new events
Read full article: Disney updates lawsuit against DeSantis to add new eventsDisney has amended its free speech lawsuit against Gov. Ron DeSantis to add recent developments in the tit-for-tat fight between the entertainment giant and the Florida governor.
Disney parks at the forefront after Iger's return
Read full article: Disney parks at the forefront after Iger's returnItโs been six months since Bob Iger canceled his retirement and stepped back into the top role at Disney to right a number of perceived wrongs under his handpicked successor, with one hovering right near the top: reconnecting with the Disney theme park die-hards and restoring their faith in the brand.
Disney World reaches union deal with minimum $18 hourly wage
Read full article: Disney World reaches union deal with minimum $18 hourly wageUnions for service workers at Walt Disney World have reached a tentative deal with the company that would raise the starting minimum wage from $15 to $18 an hour.
Malaysia: Disney refused to cut gay scenes in 'Lightyear'
Read full article: Malaysia: Disney refused to cut gay scenes in 'Lightyear'Malaysiaโs film censors say it was Disneyโs decision to ax the animated film โLightyearโ from the countryโs cinemas after refusing to cut scenes promoting homosexuality.
โItโs save the galaxy time:โ A first look at Disneyโs Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind
Read full article: โItโs save the galaxy time:โ A first look at Disneyโs Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic RewindWalt Disney World is preparing to open its highly anticipated new attraction, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind.
Disney government dissolution bill signed by DeSantis
Read full article: Disney government dissolution bill signed by DeSantisFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill dissolving Walt Disney Worldโs private government, after the entertainment giant criticized a measure that critics have dubbed the โDonโt Say Gayโ law.
Disney self-government in peril after Florida House vote
Read full article: Disney self-government in peril after Florida House voteThe Florida House of Representatives has given final passage to a bill to dissolve a private government that Walt Disney World has been allowed to operate on its properties for more than five decades.
Years of fruitful relations between Disney, Florida at risk
Read full article: Years of fruitful relations between Disney, Florida at riskThe idea was presented to Florida lawmakers in a movie house outside Orlando 55 years ago: Let Disney form its own government and in exchange it would create a futuristic city of tomorrow.
โStar Warsโ: Galaxyโs Edge -- is it the most immersive land Disney has built?
Read full article: โStar Warsโ: Galaxyโs Edge -- is it the most immersive land Disney has built?From the costumes to the level of detail, "Star Wars": Galaxy's Edge will prove to be Disney's most immersive land yet.
4 springtime activities we love at Walt Disney World
Read full article: 4 springtime activities we love at Walt Disney WorldThe resort is currently celebrating its 50th anniversary celebration, and now is the perfect time to celebrate the season and upcoming Easter holiday. If you plan on visiting, we have uncovered a number of fun activities for families to experience while out exploring the theme parks and nearby resort hotels.
Nice to meet you, again: Disney brings back non-distanced character meet-and-greets
Read full article: Nice to meet you, again: Disney brings back non-distanced character meet-and-greetsItโs perhaps one of the last things that guests at Walt Disney World have been waiting to see return: an up-close moment, picture or autograph with Mickey Mouse and other popular characters.
EPCOT: New photo shows โGuardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewindโ queue
Read full article: EPCOT: New photo shows โGuardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewindโ queueWalt Disney World released a new photo earlier this week that shows a piece of the queue for the all-new attraction, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind.
Walt Disney World resorts that wonโt break the bank
Read full article: Walt Disney World resorts that wonโt break the bankWith 18 hotels and 23,000 hotel rooms, families swarm to Florida to enjoy the heat and take in the magic of Disney. Looking to spend more money in the parks and less on a hotel? Let us show you the...
Disney 'regrets' performance by visiting school drill team
Read full article: Disney 'regrets' performance by visiting school drill teamOfficials at Walt Disney World say a performance by a visiting Texas high school drill team that used American Indian stereotypes, including chants of โscalp them,โ doesnโt reflect the resortโs values.
Pat Sajak defends โWheel of Fortuneโ contestants who went viral for struggling to solve puzzle
Read full article: Pat Sajak defends โWheel of Fortuneโ contestants who went viral for struggling to solve puzzleWheel of Fortune host Pat Sajak is defending the contestants who went viral for struggling to solve the final few letters of what many viewers considered to be a very common phrase.
Holiday highlights: Walt Disney World announces entertainment offerings
Read full article: Holiday highlights: Walt Disney World announces entertainment offeringsAs Walt Disney World continues to celebrate the Worldโs Most Magical Celebration for its 50th anniversary, things are about to get even more festive for the holiday season.
From CVS to Goldman Sachs, FDA move prompts vaccine mandates
Read full article: From CVS to Goldman Sachs, FDA move prompts vaccine mandatesFrom Walt Disney World to Goldman Sachs, a flurry of private and public employers are requiring workers to get vaccinated against COVID-19 after the federal government gave full approval to the Pfizer shot.
Disney shares details about all-new nighttime spectacular โDisney Enchantmentโ
Read full article: Disney shares details about all-new nighttime spectacular โDisney EnchantmentโWalt Disney World shared more details Friday about the all-new nighttime show coming to Magic Kingdom for the 50th anniversary celebration.
Florida virus cases soar, hospitals near last summer's peak
Read full article: Florida virus cases soar, hospitals near last summer's peakHospital admissions of coronavirus patients continue to soar in Florida with at least two areas in the state surpassing previous peaks reached during last summerโs surge.
Disney 1Q profit falls but beats expectations due to Disney+
Read full article: Disney 1Q profit falls but beats expectations due to Disney+FILE - In this Jan. 9, 2019, file photo, guests watch a show near a statue of Walt Disney and Micky Mouse in front of the Cinderella Castle at the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. But the results Thursday surpassed Wall Street's expectations thanks to subscribers flocking to Disney+ and other of the entertainment giant's streaming services. Disney+ subscribers totaled 94.9 million at the end of the quarter, more than double the subscriber base a year ago, when the service had been operating for only about two months. For Disney's fiscal first quarter, net income totaled $17 million, or 1 cent per share, compared with $2.1 billion or $1.16 cents per share a year earlier. Excluding one-time items, net income totaled 32 cents per share, compared with $1.53 per share in the prior-year quarter.
Disney to lay off 28,000 at its parks in California, Florida
Read full article: Disney to lay off 28,000 at its parks in California, FloridaFILE - In this March 16, 2020, file photo, the entrance to the parking lot at the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World is closed in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Squeezed by limits on attendance at its theme parks and other restrictions due to the pandemic, The Walt Disney Co. said Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020, it planned to lay off 28,000 workers in its parks division in California and Florida. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)
Whatโs that delicious juice concoction Walt Disney World serves?
Read full article: Whatโs that delicious juice concoction Walt Disney World serves?Stitch juice, jungle juice, POG juice -- the names go on and on. Rumor has it, there is a popcorn stand in Animal Kingdom called Mahindi that even serves up a Jungle Juice Slushy. Combine 21 ounces passion fruit juice, 21 ounces guava juice and 14 ounces orange juice (pulp-free). If following a recipe isnโt your forte, Welchโs Guava Pineapple juice is the closest thing to POG juice in a carton. Whether you make it, buy it, or order it, be sure to have yourself a glass of POG juice the next time you sit down for breakfast.
Actors back at Disney World after deal reached with union
Read full article: Actors back at Disney World after deal reached with unionActors' Equity Association signed a memorandum of understanding allowing the actors, singers and stage managers to return to their jobs after Disney agreed to have a state-run drive-thru COVID-19 testing site for workers and others at the Florida theme park resort, according to the union, which represents 750 Disney World workers. We have been consistent that testing is an important part of ensuring a safe workplace for Equity performers, and today, Im pleased to see that Disney World has agreed, Kate Shindle, President of Actors Equity Association, said in a statement. Actors Equity Association filed a labor grievance against Disney World, saying its members faced retaliation for demanding the coronavirus tests before Disney World's theme parks reopened to visitors last month after being closed since March because of the pandemic. About 220 actors and singers initially were called back to work, but that invitation was rescinded after the union made public its concerns about the lack of testing, according to the union. It was unclear how many actors and singers would be called back now that an agreement has been signed.
NBA Foundation created, pledges $300 million to Black growth
Read full article: NBA Foundation created, pledges $300 million to Black growthEach team will donate $1 million annually, or $30 million collectively, over those 10 years. NBPA President Chris Paul had said earlier in the season restart at Walt Disney World that $300 million would be the start, and now those plans are complete. All NBA team governors recognize our unique position to effect change and we are committed to supporting and empowering young Black men and women in each of our team markets as well as communities across the U.S. and Canada, NBA Board of Governors Chairman and Toronto Raptors Governor Larry Tanenbaum said. These are the three main areas of our social responsibility work at Monumental Sports & Entertainment and where we personally invest in our community, Washington Wizards owner Ted Leonsis said. Efforts will be centered on helping people get a first job, finding careers after high school or college, then career advancement.
Universal canceling Halloween Horror Nights because of virus
Read full article: Universal canceling Halloween Horror Nights because of virusORLANDO, Fla. It's hard to scare the bejesus out of someone in a haunted house while socially distancing, which may explain the decision by Universal to cancel its Halloween Horror Nights this year at its U.S. theme parks. The company said Friday it wouldn't be hosting the celebration of all things scary at its Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood so that it could focus on operating its theme parks for daytime guests under pandemic restrictions. Halloween Horror Nights typically lasts more than a month starting in September, but its planned for more than a year. Last month, Walt Disney World canceled its annual after-hours Halloween party at Magic Kingdom that typically begins in mid-August. Universal Orlando reopened last month, and Disney World started welcoming back visitors two weeks ago.
James Harden, cleared to play, makes Disney practice debut
Read full article: James Harden, cleared to play, makes Disney practice debutHarden came to Disney earlier this week, satisfied his league-mandated quarantine requirements and got cleared to participate. Harden has been working out, but said Thursday was his first time playing actual 5-on-5, contact-laden basketball in more than a month. He looked good, Houston coach Mike DAntoni said. But Harden arrived fully ready, in DAntonis eyes, showing that whatever regimen he was following had paid off. If Harden played in seven of the eight games and went completely scoreless in each, he would still finish ahead of Beal.
What could Disney crowds look like when the park reopens? We take a guess at the numbers
Read full article: What could Disney crowds look like when the park reopens? We take a guess at the numbersORLANDO, Fla. โ Walt Disney World is set to once again open its gates to the Magic Kingdom following a lengthy closure due to the coronavirus pandemic. But with most families staying inside and not traveling, how crowded will the theme parks really be when they reopen? Park Capacity Capacity at 25% Magic Kingdom 57,000 people 14,250 people Epcot 34,093 people 8,523 people Hollywood Studios 30,843 people 7,710 people Animal Kingdom 37,671 people 9,417 peopleA park at 25% capacity would mean very minimal wait times. As we can all imagine, visiting a Disney theme park when it reopens will be a new experience for all -- no matter how many times youโve visited. The Magic Kingdom and Disneyโs Animal Kingdom parks will open first July 11, with Epcot and Disneyโs Hollywood Studios reopening July 15.
Parades, close-ups with Mickey out as Disney World reopens
Read full article: Parades, close-ups with Mickey out as Disney World reopensCars drive under a sign greeting visitors near the entrance to Walt Disney World, Thursday, July 2, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)ORLANDO, Fla. Forget about up-close meet-and-greet" sessions with Mickey Mouse or Donald Duck when Walt Disney World parks reopen. Despite a huge surge of Floridians testing positive for the new coronavirus in recent weeks, two of Disney World's four parks are reopening Saturday. Also this month, the NBA and MLS are restarting their seasons at Disney World, which has a massive sports complex featuring multiple playing arenas. Clinton, whose members are custodians, housekeepers and park greeters, said a visit to Disney World is now safer than going to the grocery store.
Practices begin at Disney, as teams begin restart routines
Read full article: Practices begin at Disney, as teams begin restart routinesCars drive under a sign greeting visitors near the entrance to Walt Disney World, Thursday, July 2, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Despite a huge surge of Floridians testing positive for the new coronavirus in recent weeks, Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom, two of Disney World's four parks are reopening Saturday, July 11. He had just walked off the court after the first Orlando Magic practice of the restart, and some of his teammates remained on the floor while engaged in a loud and enthusiastic shooting contest. We all missed it.The last eight teams were coming in Thursday, the Los Angeles Lakers and Philadelphia 76ers among them. I really think the NBA did the best they could to know make this as good as they can for us.
Hereโs everything you should know before heading to Walt Disney Worldโs phased reopening
Read full article: Hereโs everything you should know before heading to Walt Disney Worldโs phased reopeningAccording to Disney, buses and monorails will implement a combination of physical distancing and physical barriers to provide separation between guest parties. Ground markings will help promote proper physical distancing in attraction queues at Walt Disney World Resort theme parks in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Matt Stroshane, photographer)In order to provide appropriate social distancing, Walt Disney World is only allowing a limited number of guests to visit each theme park per day. โGround markings will help promote proper physical distancing throughout the parks, including attraction queues,โ Disney said. Guests at Walt Disney World Resort theme parks in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., are encouraged to use cashless payment options whenever possible when making purchases as the parks begin their phased reopening July 11, 2020.
In case you missed it: Disneyโs Splash Mountain to be re-themed to โPrincess and the Frogโ
Read full article: In case you missed it: Disneyโs Splash Mountain to be re-themed to โPrincess and the FrogโItโs transformation central at Disney Parks in the U.S., as Disney officially announced that it has big plans for Splash Mountain at Walt Disney World and Disneyland. MORE: Petition calls for Disney Parks to change theme of Splash MountainIf you havenโt heard of the film, youโre not alone. If youโre unfamiliar with Splash Mountain, hereโs a little background. Splash Mountain follows happy-go-lucky Brโer Rabbit as he looks for his โlaughing place.โ All the while, Brโer Bear and Brโer Fox are in hot pursuit of Brโer Rabbit. โMany adults and children ride this attraction because it brings back childhood memories,โ the โKeep Splash Mountainโ petition said.
Nikola Jokic, Buddy Hield among NBA players who tested positive for COVID-19
Read full article: Nikola Jokic, Buddy Hield among NBA players who tested positive for COVID-19ORLANDO, Fla. As a part of the NBAs plan to get the season started this summer at Walt Disney World In Orlando, Fla., players are required to complete coronavirus (COVID-19) testing before they are allowed to participate in training camp. As testing rolls out, positives are beginning to show up with some big name players in the mix. The list includes:As cases grow in the state of Florida and positive tests continues to show up within the NBA, fans are wondering if it is worth the trouble with cancel the season trending on Twitter. The NBA season is set to fully resume on July 31.
Donโt miss these 4 hidden treasures the next time youโre on Pirates of the Caribbean at Walt Disney World
Read full article: Donโt miss these 4 hidden treasures the next time youโre on Pirates of the Caribbean at Walt Disney WorldORLANDO, Fla. โ Disney is no stranger when it comes to hiding bits of magic throughout its theme parks. If you were paying close attention on your last voyage, you probably noticed the small details that Imagineers placed throughout the ride. It is here where you can find some hidden Disney magic. The chess pieces were placed in a way that would leave the pirates playing the game for the rest of eternity. Clever illusionsOnce you begin your water journey, youโll come up to one of our favorite bits of visual hidden magic in Walt Disney World.
Create Disneyโs famous Dole Whip at home in less than 10 minutes
Read full article: Create Disneyโs famous Dole Whip at home in less than 10 minutesIf youโre like us and are no longer following your quarantine diet, Disneyโs favorite frozen snack can be yours to make at home. Dole Whip has become a must-eat for families and Disney fans alike. The theme parks remain closed, however, you can bring the park magic home by creating your own Dole Whip treats. There are two ways to create a Dole Whip: Doleโs recipe and Disneyโs recipe. Share your Dole Whip creations with us in the comments below!
AP source: NBA owners approve 22-team season restart plan
Read full article: AP source: NBA owners approve 22-team season restart planThe NBA has told the National Basketball Players Association that it will present a 22-team plan for restarting the season at Disney. If all 22 teams that are going to Disney play their allotted eight games before the postseason begins, the NBA would play 1,059 games in this regular season. That means 171 regular season games would be canceled, which could cost players around $600 million in salary. Those 22 clubs would play somewhere between 71 and 75 regular season games if the Disney portion of the schedule is completed, down from the customary 82-game slate. He appeared in 1,541 NBA games, behind only Robert Parish (1,611) and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (1,560) on the leagues all-time list.
Disney, SeaWorld announce plans for Florida parks to reopen
Read full article: Disney, SeaWorld announce plans for Florida parks to reopenFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. SeaWorld and Walt Disney World will reopen in Orlando, Florida, in June and July after months of inactivity because of the coronavirus pandemic, according to plans a city task force approved Wednesday. Disney plans a tiered reopening, with Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom opening on July 11, followed by Epcot and Hollywood Studios on July 15. Disney World also plans smaller, soft openings prior to July 11, but no specifics were provided. When Disney Springs, a complex of restaurants and shops near Disney World, reopened, the company formed social distancing squads," which McPhee said have been popular with guests. Disney employees will be required to do temperature checks before heading to work, McPhee said.
Walt Disney World presenting plans for reopening parks
Read full article: Walt Disney World presenting plans for reopening parksORLANDO, Fla. Walt Disney World is presenting its plans for reopening after being shuttered along with Florida's other theme parks since mid-March because of the new coronavirus. Disney World and SeaWorld Orlando will present their proposals for phased reopenings before an Orange County task force on Wednesday, said Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings. With 77,000 workers, Disney World is central Floridas biggest employer. Last week, Disney World allowed third-party businesses at its Disney Springs dining and shopping complex to open with new restrictions. Crosstown rival, Universal Orlando, presented its reopening proposal last week to county officials, saying it was aiming to reopen June 5.
NBA says it is talking with Disney about resuming season
Read full article: NBA says it is talking with Disney about resuming seasonThe National Basketball Players Association is also part of the talks with Disney. Games would be held at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, a massive campus on the Disney property near Orlando. Space wont be an issue, even if Major League Soccer which is also in talks to resume its season at Disney is there at the same time as the NBA. The entire Disney complex is roughly 40 square miles, with nearly 24,000 hotel rooms owned or operated by Disney within the campus. The list of NBA players who were known to test positive eventually grew to 10 not all were identified and Commissioner Adam Silver said last month that the actual total was even higher.
Disney fans get creative, make homemade magic during coronavirus pandemic
Read full article: Disney fans get creative, make homemade magic during coronavirus pandemicThis meant that families were unable to experience the magic or thrill of the Disney theme parks, however, that didnโt stop families and friends from making the best of a bad situation. Since the closures, Disney fans from around the globe have been posting videos of their DIY Disney attractions. From nighttime fireworks to swashbuckling pirates, it's clear that when Disney fans are bored, something good is sure to come out of it. Once Upon a TimeWho needs to go back to the parks when you can have this at home? Pirates of the CaribbeanWhen will they ever learn that the dog is never going to give them the key?
Watch Walt Disney World cast members create magic from their homes during COVID-19 closure
Read full article: Watch Walt Disney World cast members create magic from their homes during COVID-19 closureDisney cast members have officially been away from their jobs for about two months now -- and some are taking their skills and talents to social media to give those bored at home a taste of the Disney magic everyone has been missing. Walt Disney World furloughed its approximately 43,000 workers in April after the theme park closed in mid-March because of the coronavirus pandemic. Only about 200 workers remain on the job performing โessential duties" during the closure, officials said. For the cast members not working, the only way they have been able to โmake magicโ is from inside their own homes. If youโre missing your favorite attractions, you might want to check out how these Disney fans created their favorite rides at home.
You can fly: Get a birdโs eye view into a deserted Walt Disney World
Read full article: You can fly: Get a birdโs eye view into a deserted Walt Disney WorldBut one Central Florida pilot was given the opportunity to fly over the happiest place on earth and give us the view weโve been waiting on. Disney parks have a temporary flight restriction that limits pilots from flying within 3,000 feet of any of the parks. But with Disney parks in the U.S. closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, some pilots have been granted permission by local air traffic control to fly over the deserted theme parks. โI hope this will bring some joy to everyone currently in quarantine and missing the beloved parks.โSeeing an empty Disney World has become a common sight to most of us during quarantine. [MORE: Helicopter pilot shares breathtaking view of Disneyland during coronavirus closure]Walt Disney World has been closed since March 15 after rising concerns about spreading COVID-19.
Helicopter pilot shares breathtaking view of Disneyland Resort during coronavirus closure
Read full article: Helicopter pilot shares breathtaking view of Disneyland Resort during coronavirus closureBut one man in California went a step further and was lucky enough to get a birds-eye view of Disneyland Resort without pixie dust, a magic carpet or a lucky feather. Disneyland has a temporary flight restriction that restricts pilots from flying anywhere near the park, within 3,000 feet. During his flight, Muzio visited much of Orange County, which included stops at Angel Stadium, El Dorado Park and Long Beach Airport, to name a few. However, our favorite sight was that of a closed Disneyland park without a single person to be seen. While the view from above is great, anyone whoโs been there would likely agree: nothing beats the view from the ground.
This Disney playlist will take any day and make it practically perfect
Read full article: This Disney playlist will take any day and make it practically perfectDisney tunes have a way of getting us out of the rut weโre in and putting a smile on our face. Each music provider has a Disney playlist filled with hundreds of songs from every Disney film known to man. Having the right playlist is an important task -- and choosing the right playlist shouldnโt be taken lightly. Everyone should have a Disney playlist saved, ready to be played at any moment. The playlist is a melting pot of classic Disney hits, Disney covers and songs you can hear when visiting a Disney theme park.
Dreaming of a theme park Christmas? This advice will help you plan your whole trip
Read full article: Dreaming of a theme park Christmas? This advice will help you plan your whole tripEat Christmas cookies until you feel like youโre going to burst, see a special Christmas parade roll down Main Street U.S.A. -- and did we mention there will be tons of cookies? Visit Disneyโs website for more info. Insider tip: Want to catch the Christmas parade but avoid paying for a special ticket? Some resorts also will have special holiday presentations, such as a walk-through gingerbread house at Disneyโs Grand Floridian. Other festivities include the Sea of Trees, which is a show filled with synchronized Christmas trees shimmering and twinkling set to holiday music.
'The Lion King,' 'Toy Story 4' help boost Disney's profit
Read full article: 'The Lion King,' 'Toy Story 4' help boost Disney's profitFILE - In this Jan. 9, 2019 file photo, guests watch a show near a statue of Walt Disney and Mickey Mouse in front of the Cinderella Castle at the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The Walt Disney Co. reports financial results Thursday, Nov. 7. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)NEW YORK, NY Disney's fiscal fourth-quarter net income beat Wall Street's expectations thanks to strong theater revenue from films like "The Lion King" and "Toy Story 4," along with higher parks revenue. Disney's net income for the three months ended Sept. 28 fell to $1.05 billion, or 58 cents per share, from $2.32 billion, or $1.55 per share last year. According to FactSet, analysts had expected net income of 94 cents per share.
Disney's US theme parks are going vegan
Read full article: Disney's US theme parks are going veganMore than 400 vegan dishes will be available at quick-service and table-service restaurants in Orlando, Florida's Walt Disney World in early October, followed by Anaheim, California's Disneyland in spring 2020. A new green leaf logoThe new additions extend beyond park walls: every dining location inside Disney's 36 Orlando and three Anaheim hotels will also get vegan options. There are few places less hospitable for vegans and vegetarians than theme parks, where the standard fare is burgers and dogs. They are among the biggest sellers at Disney World, which serves 10 million burgers, 6 million hot dogs and 1.8 million pounds worth of its iconic turkey legs every year. The scarcity of plant-based meal options, plus the difficulty in identifying them, has led Disney's vegan fans to create their own online survival guides.
New Orleans, Chattanooga? Popular U.S. Halloween hotspots will surprise you
Read full article: New Orleans, Chattanooga? Popular U.S. Halloween hotspots will surprise youWhether you enjoy the day without kids or want to take the family to sample something new to celebrate Halloween, there are hotspots around the country to visit to enhance your Halloween experience. The Louisiana Childrenโs Museum hosts a kid-friendly โMuseum Mash,โ with games, prizes, a science lab and a dance party, and the French Quarter has a ghost tour for visitors. Chattanooga, TennesseeThis city is home to one of the top Halloween haunts in the country, Ruby Falls Dread Hollow. The Chattanooga Zoo also hosts a kid-friendly event called โBoo in the Zoo,โ and Halloween-themed cruises can be taken on the Chattanooga River. Just south of Chattanooga in Rossville, Georgia, is an amusement park called Lake Winnepesauka (or WinnepeSPOOKah around Halloween) that has costumed characters, parades every hour and haunted rides.