AUTHOR: Leah Zanolla
Florida tourism is up in the first quarter
A record number of travelers, almost 30 million people, came to Florida in the first quarter of this year. رهان اون لاين This is up 4.8 percent from the same time last year. Interestingly, both SeaWorld and Walt Disney World had lower than normal attendance for that time period. Universal reports that their attendance stayed … Florida tourism is up in the first quarter
Extended rehab planned for DINOSAUR at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
DINOSAUR at Disney’s Animal Kingdom will be closed for two months this summer, from July 25-September 29, 2016. WDW News Today reports that there have been several elements of the attraction that have not been working well over the past few months, so it is expected that these will be fixed before Pandora: The World of … Extended rehab planned for DINOSAUR at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
“Frozen” returns to Disney Cruise Line this summer
“Frozen” is coming back to the Disney Magic and the Disney Wonder this summer. On several sailings on these ships this summer, there will be a “Frozen” day, where the atrium will be transformed overnight into a winter wonderland, complete with sparkling icicles covering the grand staircase. Frozen-themed activities for families to enjoy together will … “Frozen” returns to Disney Cruise Line this summer
Disney moves FastPass booking time to 7:00am instead of midnight
Walt Disney World has changed the time of day that new FastPasses will be made available. Previously, guests who wanted to book their FastPasses at exactly the 60 day mark had to wait until the availability opened at midnight. This will now change to 7:00am eastern time. Off-site guests and annual passholders will still have … Disney moves FastPass booking time to 7:00am instead of midnight
Flying Fish Cafe gets a new name and new interior design
Details have been released about the remodel taking place at Flying Fish Café on Disney’s Boardwalk, including a new name for the restaurant. The dining venue will now be known just as “Flying Fish,” dropping the Café at the end. An all-new kitchen and dining room have been designed, including an additional space for private … Flying Fish Cafe gets a new name and new interior design
Charter bus and SUV collide near Disney’s Animal Kingdom
A head-on crash near Disney’s Animal Kingdom sent 11 people to the hospital on Saturday, May 14, 2016. Around 6:00pm, an SUV driven by Megan Hester-Villalobos was headed south in the northbound lane of Sherberth Road and collided with a bus. Both vehicles “burst into flames,” according to Florida Highway Patrol sergeant Kim Montes. Hester-Villalobos, … Charter bus and SUV collide near Disney’s Animal Kingdom
New food stands coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Three new food stands are being added to the Echo Lake area at Disney’s Hollywood Studios beginning May 20. Hollywood Waffles of Fame – sandwiches, one on a waffle Bocodas del Lago Nachos y Empanadas – nachos and empanadas Sliders to the Stars – BBQ and brisket sliders News source/photo credit: WDW News Today
New designs available at Disney’s MagicBand on Demand stations
New artwork is now available at the retail MagicBand on Demand stations at Walt Disney World. There are three of these stations around the Resort – in Magic Kingdom at Tomorrowland Light & Power Co., at D-Tech on Demand in Disney Springs’ Marketplace Co-Op, and Star Wars Launch Bay at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. At Magic … New designs available at Disney’s MagicBand on Demand stations
Disney earnings call reports failure to meet revenue expectations
Disney held an earnings call for investors today and the results have caused shares to fall more than 6%. An article in Variety says this is the first time in two years that the company has failed to meet expectations for revenue and earnings. Analysts were expecting revenue to hit $13.2 billion, but it fell … Disney earnings call reports failure to meet revenue expectations
Disney announces end of Disney Infinity franchise
The Walt Disney Company has released a statement saying that they are discontinuing the production of their Disney Infinity video game line. The press release posted by John Blackburn, SVP & GM, Disney Infinity, on Disney Interactive’s blog is as follows: By now you may have heard the news that we have made the difficult decision to discontinue … Disney announces end of Disney Infinity franchise
