AUTHOR: Stephen Porter
False Missile Alarm Causes Aulani Guests to Be Reportedly Evacuated From the Resort
An emergency alert was sent to smart phones in Hawaii at 8:07 a.m. on Saturday, January 13, 2018. The alert read, “BALLISTIC MISSILE THREAT INBOUND TO HAWAII. SEEK IMMEDIATE SHELTER. THIS IS NOT A DRILL,” which, fortunately, turned out to be a false alarm. This massive mistake reportedly prompted Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa, … False Missile Alarm Causes Aulani Guests to Be Reportedly Evacuated From the Resort
Overview of the 2018 Epcot International Festival of the Arts
Today was the first day of the 2nd Annual Epcot International Festival of the Arts. The Epcot International Festival of the Arts combines art gallery tents, food studio kiosks, live performances, and much more! Going into the event I set very high expectations, and right off the bat I can tell you I have mixed … Overview of the 2018 Epcot International Festival of the Arts
Disney’s Streaming Service to Include Its Own Original Series, Movies, and More!
Last August, Disney announced they would be moving much of their content off Netflix in favor of their own streaming service. Disney’s streaming service is expected to be available starting in 2019, and there has already been some speculation around what the service would look like. In a recent report by Variety, president of Disney-ABC … Disney’s Streaming Service to Include Its Own Original Series, Movies, and More!
Disney Responds to the Monorail Door Incident
After a guest shared a video on her Instagram of a monorail door being left open during a trip between the Transportation and Ticket Center and Epcot at Walt Disney World it quickly garnered a lot of attention online, and on central Florida local news. According to WESH 2 News, a Disney spokesperson responded to the … Disney Responds to the Monorail Door Incident
Changes Coming to World of Disney in 2018
The World of Disney locations in Disney Springs at Walt Disney World Resort and in the Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort will undergo some enhancements beginning sometime in the middle of February. Both locations will undergo a reimagining in order to make the stores into a “distinctly Disney retail environment.” Guests will be able to shop … Changes Coming to World of Disney in 2018
RUMOR: Club Level Resort Guests at Walt Disney World Will Be Able To Purchase More FastPasses Per Day Than Standard Guests
Sources close to WFTV claim that Club Level resort guests will have the option of purchasing three additional FastPasses for $50 per person per day at any of the Walt Disney World theme parks. Club Level guests must reportedly be staying for a minimum of three days to be eligible for this upcharge. Disney has … RUMOR: Club Level Resort Guests at Walt Disney World Will Be Able To Purchase More FastPasses Per Day Than Standard Guests
Runoff Rapids Reopens at Disney’s Blizzard Beach After an Extended Refurbishment
Runoff Rapids has reopened at Disney’s Blizzard Beach after being closed for about a year. The attraction, which features 3 separate water slides, was under an extended refurbishment, in which they seemingly had to rebuild entire sections of each slide. The three slides were closed since January 2017 leaving them closed during the peak times in … Runoff Rapids Reopens at Disney’s Blizzard Beach After an Extended Refurbishment
Man Suing SeaWorld After Claiming He Was Permanently Injured on a Waterslide in 2015
According to the Florida Record, SeaWorld is being sued for over $15,000 by a man alleging that he was physically injured in their waterpark, Aquatica, because of “an unreasonably dangerous condition” left in the park. After riding down a water slide on June 20, 2015, Aaron Bomer claims his leg hit “a sharp object on … Man Suing SeaWorld After Claiming He Was Permanently Injured on a Waterslide in 2015
Four-year-old Brother Sings “Remember Me” from ‘Coco’ to His Sister Who Passed Away
According to BuzzFeed, Samir and Stephanie Deais posted a video of their four-year-old son Alex singing “Remember Me” from Coco to a picture of his sister who passed away last May, on what would have been her first birthday. My son singing “Remember Me” from the movie “Coco” to his baby sister, Ava, who we … Four-year-old Brother Sings “Remember Me” from ‘Coco’ to His Sister Who Passed Away
21st Century Fox Talent Talk with Disney CEO Over Acquisition Concerns
In mid-December, The Walt Disney Company and 21st Century Fox announced they had “entered into a definitive agreement” in which Disney would acquire 21st Century Fox. Since that announcement, some 21st Century Fox producers, screenwriters, and executives have become concerned on what the future will hold. Would their edgier properties become “Disney-fied”? Screenwriter for shows … 21st Century Fox Talent Talk with Disney CEO Over Acquisition Concerns
