http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/ Community News and Information Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:58:23 PST en-us http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/Television_and_Film/Disney_World_monorails_showcase_Tron_art.htm Television and Film Some of the monorails on Walt Disney World's Epcot line will be getting a makeover this month and feature art from the upcoming 3D film "Tron: Legacy." Mon, 15 Mar 2010 04:56:57 PST http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/Television_and_Film/Disney_World_monorails_showcase_Tron_art.htm http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/General_Disney_News/Walt_Disney_World_employee_injured_by_guest.htm General Disney News An employee at Walt Disney World was injured by a guest this afternoon. The cast member was working at the Tomorrowland Speedway in the Magic Kingdom when they were struck by one of the cars driven by a guest this afternoon shortly after 1 p.m. Sun, 14 Mar 2010 14:50:07 PST http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/General_Disney_News/Walt_Disney_World_employee_injured_by_guest.htm http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/General_Disney_News/Premium_Disney_pass_available.htm General Disney News Beginning March 11, Disney is offering a new "Premier Passport" that will allow entrance to both Walt Disney World and Disneyland. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:56:31 PST http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/General_Disney_News/Premium_Disney_pass_available.htm http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/General_Disney_News/Disney_s_deal_with_University_of_Oregon_is_done.htm General Disney News The University of Oregon's duck mascot no longer answers to Disney. Until now, Disney has held ownership rights and the school has to follow rules for how the duck will act and where it can be seen. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:17:36 PST http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/General_Disney_News/Disney_s_deal_with_University_of_Oregon_is_done.htm http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/General_Disney_News/Disney_s_volunteer_program_has_closed.htm General Disney News In only two months, Disney's "Give a Day, Get a Disney Day" program is full. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:36:00 PST http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/General_Disney_News/Disney_s_volunteer_program_has_closed.htm http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/Travel_News/Walt_Disney_World_chefs_to_cook_at_White_House.htm Travel News Two Walt Disney World chefs will have the honor of cooking at the White House Tuesday night. Mon, 08 Mar 2010 19:39:55 PST http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/Travel_News/Walt_Disney_World_chefs_to_cook_at_White_House.htm http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/Travel_News/PETA_plans_SeaWorld_protest.htm Travel News According to a press release, PETA is planning a protest against SeaWorld for Tuesday morning. The animal activist group is planning to fly a plane pulling a banner reading "SeaWorld: Let Whales and Dolphins Out of Prison" over the park. Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:01:36 PST http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/Travel_News/PETA_plans_SeaWorld_protest.htm http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/General_Disney_News/Disney_s_D23_turns_one_cancels_2010_Expo.htm General Disney News Disney's fan community, D23, will celebrate its first anniversary on March 10 with a party for its members at Disneyland. It was also announced that the next Expo will not be held until at least 2011. Sun, 07 Mar 2010 20:34:11 PST http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/General_Disney_News/Disney_s_D23_turns_one_cancels_2010_Expo.htm http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/General_Disney_News/OSHA_clears_Walt_Disney_World_of_wrongdoing.htm General Disney News Walt Disney World has been cleared of any wrongdoing in the death of a performer in the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular. Thu, 04 Mar 2010 21:20:54 PST http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/General_Disney_News/OSHA_clears_Walt_Disney_World_of_wrongdoing.htm http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/General_Disney_News/New_venues_at_Downtown_Disney.htm General Disney News Several new venues are being added to Downtown Disney, as well as some changes coming to existing locations. Wed, 03 Mar 2010 20:28:15 PST http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/General_Disney_News/New_venues_at_Downtown_Disney.htm http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/Travel_News/Ellen_Degeneres_to_tape_at_Universal_CityWalk.htm Travel News The Ellen Degeneres Show will tape two episodes at Universal CityWalk on March 28. Wed, 03 Mar 2010 19:24:28 PST http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/Travel_News/Ellen_Degeneres_to_tape_at_Universal_CityWalk.htm http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/General_Disney_News/Champion_opens_store_at_ESPN_Wide_World_of_Sports.htm General Disney News Champion is joining the team at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. The sporting goods company is opening a Custom Tee Center where you can have your event t-shirt personalized with a custom design to celebrate your accomplishments. Sat, 27 Feb 2010 20:18:42 PST http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/General_Disney_News/Champion_opens_store_at_ESPN_Wide_World_of_Sports.htm http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/Travel_News/Death_at_SeaWorld_today.htm Travel News A veteran trainer at SeaWorld was killed this afternoon by one of the killer whales, Tilikum. Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:33:52 PST http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/Travel_News/Death_at_SeaWorld_today.htm http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/General_Disney_News/Celebration_buttons_for_Disney_Vacation_Club_members.htm General Disney News The celebration buttons at Disney theme parks have become even more popular since the "What Will You Celebrate?" promotion began. Beginning February 26, Disney Vacation Club(DVC) members will have their own special buttons. Tue, 23 Feb 2010 12:45:17 PST http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/General_Disney_News/Celebration_buttons_for_Disney_Vacation_Club_members.htm http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/Travel_News/Universal_s_Wizarding_World_of_Harry_Potter_will_be_open_by_May_28.htm Travel News We're finally getting a little closer to finding out when Universal's Wizarding World of Harry Potter will open. Universal is now offering vacation packages beginning May 28 to promote their new attraction. Fri, 19 Feb 2010 19:48:51 PST http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/Travel_News/Universal_s_Wizarding_World_of_Harry_Potter_will_be_open_by_May_28.htm http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/Theme_Parks_Attractions/The_Princess_and_the_Frog_added_to_Epcot_s_Flower_and_Garden_Festival.htm Theme Parks Attractions A new exhibit featuring the film "The Princess and The Frog" will debut this year at Epcot's Flower and Garden Festival. Fri, 19 Feb 2010 17:57:35 PST http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/Theme_Parks_Attractions/The_Princess_and_the_Frog_added_to_Epcot_s_Flower_and_Garden_Festival.htm http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/Television_and_Film/New_Disney_ear_hats_Alice_In_Wonderland.htm Television and Film Disney has found a new way to promote the upcoming film "Alice In Wonderland." A limited edition ear hat is being sold at select Disney merchandise locations. Fri, 19 Feb 2010 17:28:54 PST http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/Television_and_Film/New_Disney_ear_hats_Alice_In_Wonderland.htm http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/Travel_News/Holiday_Inn_opened_near_Downtown_Disney.htm Travel News The new Holiday Inn near Downtown Disney is now open. The 14-story hotel has 323 rooms and is part of the global re-branding campaign that Holiday Inn has been working on with all of their properties. Thu, 18 Feb 2010 15:11:58 PST http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/Travel_News/Holiday_Inn_opened_near_Downtown_Disney.htm http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/General_Disney_News/Fire_at_Disneyland_Hotel_today.htm General Disney News A fire broke out today at the Dream Tower construction site of the Disneyland Hotel. It was reported at 1:31 pm and was quickly put out by 21 Anaheim and Disneyland firefighters. Tue, 16 Feb 2010 18:32:50 PST http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/General_Disney_News/Fire_at_Disneyland_Hotel_today.htm http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/General_Disney_News/Disneyland_workers_continue_fasting.htm General Disney News Disneyland hotel workers have been fasting all week, hoping to catch the attention of management. Mon, 15 Feb 2010 20:31:05 PST http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/General_Disney_News/Disneyland_workers_continue_fasting.htm