AUTHOR: Stephen Porter
Why competition with Universal has made Disney stronger
Walt Disney World purists who still refuse to enter either of the Universal Orlando Resort parks may not realize it, but over the past few years Universal has pushed Disney to be better than ever before. The healthy competition started the day that the Wizarding World of Harry Potter opened in Islands of Adventure in 2010. … Why competition with Universal has made Disney stronger
Road bond election to be voted upon by Disney residents
There is a small community of residents that live in one of the three Disney created government districts. Later this year a group of these residents will vote on whether or not to approve an $80 million bond, which will pay for future road and parking construction throughout Walt Disney World. These residents pay lot … Road bond election to be voted upon by Disney residents
Roaches and fruit flies found in Walt Disney World Swan Hotel employee kitchen
The Walt Disney World Swan Hotel, which is managed by Starwood Hotels, had an employee cafeteria closed down on Wednesday, October 12th due to live roaches and fruit flies found in the kitchen. A health inspector found six basic and two high-priority violations in the kitchen, which caused it to shut down for the day. … Roaches and fruit flies found in Walt Disney World Swan Hotel employee kitchen
Bomb threat forces Legoland Florida to be evacuated
WFTV reports that Legoland Florida in Winter Haven had to be evacuated due to a bomb threat. The evacuation began just after 12:30 p.m. on Thursday afternoon. Legoland Florida has said that both the theme park and the hotels were evacuated for the safety and security of the guests and employees. Currently Legoland Florida has … Bomb threat forces Legoland Florida to be evacuated
SeaWorld shareholder lawsuit will proceed
Investors claim that SeaWorld executives gave them a false impression of how the documentary “Blackfish” would affect the park’s attendance. These investors were given permission from a federal judge to continue their lawsuit against SeaWorld. SeaWorld attorneys stated that the shareholders did not show proper evidence to prove that the company had done anything to … SeaWorld shareholder lawsuit will proceed
4 steps for dealing with a bad cast member appropriately
Cast members are touted for their great customer service, but if you’ve ever visited Disneyland or Walt Disney World, you know that there are a few bad ones who slipped through the cracks during the hiring process. There are thousands of cast members, and while most of them are great, there are a few who treat … 4 steps for dealing with a bad cast member appropriately
Disney World to close Thursday October 6th at 5pm and all of Friday October 7th
Due to Hurricane Matthew, cast members are reporting that Walt Disney World will close tonight, Thursday, October 6th at 5pm, and will remained closed tomorrow Friday, October 7th. This is unconfirmed by Walt Disney World at this time. Winds are expected to reach 90 mph in Orlando with rainfall reaching 5-7 inches. It has already … Disney World to close Thursday October 6th at 5pm and all of Friday October 7th
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party has been cancelled for October 6th
Due to the harsh weather expected from Hurricane Matthew, Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party has been cancelled for the night of Thursday, October 6th, 2016. Disney sent out an official notification telling guests who purchased tickets to the event for Thursday night to call (407)566-4985 option 5 between 9am and 11pm in order to reschedule, or … Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party has been cancelled for October 6th
New Disney Theme Parks Drama in Development by ABC
According to Deadline.com, ABC has tasked Michele Fazekas and Tara Butters to work on a new drama with connections to the Disney theme parks. So far, most of the details of the series are under wraps, but it is known that the show is based on the theme parks’ mythology. Jason Reed, former executive-turned producer, … New Disney Theme Parks Drama in Development by ABC
Updates on the path of Hurricane Matthew and how the storm will affect Central Florida
10/7/2016 11:30 am UPDATE: Last night Hurricane Matthew finally hit Florida’s coast with flooding from storm surges, extreme winds, and heavy rainfall. Wind gusts as high as 107 mph have been clocked at Cape Canaveral, Florida. Fortunately, in Orlando, the wind gusts are only expected to reach 50 mph between 11 am and 5 pm on … Updates on the path of Hurricane Matthew and how the storm will affect Central Florida
