AUTHOR: Leah Zanolla

Leah grew up in a little farming town in Illinois, right on the Mississippi River. Her Chicago-born husband, David, left the city for her, and they're now raising their three children (Jacob, Jonah and Lydia) just 12 miles from her hometown. As the Senior Editor of the DIS (wdwinfo.com), Leah spends a lot of time writing about, reading about, and discussing Disney. So, it should come as no surprise that one of her family's favorite ways to spend time is going to Walt Disney World and traveling on Disney Cruise Line. She also enjoys shopping, watching movies with her husband and doing crafts with and for her kids.



Disney Springs’ Planet Hollywood announces layoffs for 468 employees

Planet Hollywood at Disney Springs will be laying off 468 employees by January 19. The restaurant is closing for six months to renovate as part of a redesign in the changeover from Downtown Disney to Disney Springs; it is expected to reopen in June 2016. The building will be renovated to resemble an astronomy observatory Disney Springs’ Planet Hollywood announces layoffs for 468 employees

Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin Hotel plans “Santa’s Favorite Resort” holiday festivities

The Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin Hotel is making plans for its annual “Santa’s Favorite Resort” holiday festivities. Meet Santa, Mrs. Claus and Kandy Kane the elf – Get your photos taken with these visitors from the North Pole who will all be dressed in their tropical vacation clothes. Santa and his family will Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin Hotel plans “Santa’s Favorite Resort” holiday festivities

Star Wars Weekends will not be held due to construction; New Star Wars experiences debut December 1

The Disney Parks Blog has announced some details about the upcoming Star Wars presence in the parks, as well as the cancellation of Star Wars Weekends in 2016. Due to the construction of the Star Wars land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, the popular Star Wars Weekends event will not take place next year. The article Star Wars Weekends will not be held due to construction; New Star Wars experiences debut December 1

Film shot in secret at the Magic Kingdom – “The Further Adventures of Walt’s Frozen Head”

A graduate student at University of Central Florida is working on a film that he secretly shot at Walt Disney World. “The Further Adventures of Walt’s Frozen Head” is the project of Benjamin Lancaster and revolves around the urban legend that Walt Disney’s head was cryogenically frozen and is hidden below the Magic Kingdom. In Film shot in secret at the Magic Kingdom – “The Further Adventures of Walt’s Frozen Head”

Disney Springs parking lots and garages to be named after Florida fruits

The Disney Springs parking areas, including the garages, are in the process of getting a new naming system. The different sections will all be named after types of fruit grown in Florida; it will take a couple of weeks to get all the signage installed. لعبة قمار اون لاين The new parking garage will be Disney Springs parking lots and garages to be named after Florida fruits

Disney reports positive numbers in the fourth quarter

The Walt Disney Co. has released the fourth quarter financial report and increases were seen across the board. Chief Executive Officer Bob Iger said, “We’re very pleased with our results. The company’s performance continues to demonstrate the incredible strength of our brand and franchises. العاب المال ” Quarterly profit was up 7 percent to $1.6 Disney reports positive numbers in the fourth quarter

SeaWorld Orlando releases logo for new roller coaster and 2016 calendar of events

Mako will be the “tallest, fastest and longest” roller coaster in Orlando and will open in summer 2016. According to WESH.com, “The coaster will be 200-feet tall and reach speeds of 73 mph on a 4,760-foot steel track.” The events, festivals and concerts listed for 2016 are: January 16-31 (Saturdays and Sundays): Wild Days – SeaWorld Orlando releases logo for new roller coaster and 2016 calendar of events

SeaWorld Orlando plans their annual Christmas Celebration

SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration begins later this month and the park has released details of their festivities, to be held Nov. 21-22, 27-29, and Dec. 4-6, 11-13, 18-31. The “Sea of Trees” is back for the sixth year. Over 100 decorated holiday trees will line the water, featuring lights that dance to your favorite holiday tunes. SeaWorld Orlando plans their annual Christmas Celebration