AUTHOR: DIS Contributor
Disney Doesn’t Have a Friend in the Anaheim City Council
News of Disney cancelling their fourth onsite hotel is the latest in a series of on-again, off-again announcements that have left the Disneyland Resort in a state of flux. The cause of these frequent changes is the souring relationship between Disney and the city of Anaheim. The constant revisions have created a domino effect, leading to the cancellation … Disney Doesn’t Have a Friend in the Anaheim City Council
Review: A Weekend at the Walt Disney World Dolphin
DIS Contributors review meals, resort stays, and entertainment that they have paid for during their own vacations. They only utilize discounts and offers if they are available to the general public, such as annual passholder discounts, or DVC membership discounts. They receive no additional compensation for dining experiences or events, so that they may give … Review: A Weekend at the Walt Disney World Dolphin
A Response to Keira Knightley’s Characterization of Ariel
Disney Princess movies, especially the classics, have come under fire for their portrayal of women in recent years. Given this, I wasn’t entirely surprised to see an article on Facebook from the BBC with the headline “Keira Knightley bans daughter from watching Cinderella or Little Mermaid”. BBC 3 shared the following quote from Ms. Knightley as … A Response to Keira Knightley’s Characterization of Ariel
Touring with a Senior: Grammy’s ‘First’ Trip to Walt Disney World
Taking Grandma to Walt Disney World for the “First” Time Grammy’s first trip to WDW was in 1974. Her second trip was with our family this June. We are serious park tour-ers who were once accused of a driven pace. “Just one more princess? Please?” Our decision to invite her developed out of a desire to … Touring with a Senior: Grammy’s ‘First’ Trip to Walt Disney World
Upcoming ULA Launch from Cape Canaveral Might Provide Nighttime Show for Park and Cruise Guests
UPDATE 10/16/18: The weather forecast is 80 percent positive for a rocket launch from Cape Canaveral just after midnight tonight (12:15 a.m. Wednesday). A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket is standing on the launch pad, carrying the AEHF-4 military satellite for the U.S. Air Force at the top. There’s a 20 percent chance that cumulus clouds could halt the … Upcoming ULA Launch from Cape Canaveral Might Provide Nighttime Show for Park and Cruise Guests
No Rope Dropping: How to Ride Flight of Passage with Less than an Hour Wait
Wait times have only recently begun to lessen in the past few months for Disney’s Animal Kingdom’s newest attractions. On the day this article was written, Avatar Flight of Passage reached 90 minutes and Na’vi River Journey rose to 70 minutes. In comparison, Slinky Dog Dash is at 60 minutes and Alien Swirling Saucers is … No Rope Dropping: How to Ride Flight of Passage with Less than an Hour Wait
Disney World Guests Have Growing Chance to See SpaceX, Kennedy Space Center Launches
Clear blue skies above Walt Disney World have made it possible for Florida resident Tom Peterson to see a rocket launch from the resort twice. Both times, he captured images of the rocket contrail in the sky — first, from the Polynesian Village Resort in 2013 and again from Disney’s Hollywood Studios two years later. … Disney World Guests Have Growing Chance to See SpaceX, Kennedy Space Center Launches
Disney Springs Garages Will Get New Parking Technology System
UPDATE 10/1/18 — Reedy Creek Administrator John Classe said Monday that the district made a decision not to use cameras or license plate capture in a new parking system at Disney Springs, due to concerns about guest privacy. “Privacy certainly was one of the factors that came into our decision,” Classe said. “How far do … Disney Springs Garages Will Get New Parking Technology System
The Big Group Disney Vacation Survival Guide
Walt Disney World is arguably the ultimate destination for a big family holiday; the magic of the parks touches young and old alike. During the summer of 2016, my extended family of 19 made the journey to the Most Magical Place on Earth to celebrate my grandparents’ 50th wedding anniversary, so I can safely say … The Big Group Disney Vacation Survival Guide
Orlando’s Big Cluster of Trial Lawyers Grew Up in Shadow of Disney, Universal
Walt Disney World guests are used to seeing billboards advertising lawyers near the theme parks or on TV while they stay in Orlando. What they may not realize is, Central Florida ranked No. 1 in the nation in a survey of advertising by trial lawyers. That’s right, plaintiff law firms here spend more on advertising … Orlando’s Big Cluster of Trial Lawyers Grew Up in Shadow of Disney, Universal
