AUTHOR: Stephen Porter
New leadership at SeaWorld Orlando
On January 16th, 2017, Donnie Mills, President of SeaWorld Orlando, Aquatica, and Discovery Cove, will retire. The new president will be Jim Dean, who is currently the Busch Gardens Tampa Bay and Adventure Island President. CEO of SeaWorld Entertainment Inc., Joel Manby, said in a quote in the Orlando Business Journal, “Jim is an outstanding theme … New leadership at SeaWorld Orlando
Disney is money-grubbing and it is getting awkward
Let’s call it what it is. Disney is getting desperate for money, and it is just getting awkward. After the cost of Shanghai Disneyland exceeded expectations, the domestic Disney parks are feeling the effect as Disney is pushing more and more “add-ons” for additional costs that feel desperate. Whether it is the new cabanas in … Disney is money-grubbing and it is getting awkward
A Disney nerd’s day at Universal Orlando
I’ve been a fan of all things Disney for as long as I can remember, and that will probably never change. The Disney parks have been a very important part of that fandom, and growing up visiting the other Orlando parks was something my family rarely did. If I remember correctly, we only visited Universal … A Disney nerd’s day at Universal Orlando
Disney Parks and Resorts infant hoodie sweatshirts are recalled due to choking hazard
About 15,000 Minnie and Mickey Mouse infant hoodie sweatshirts are being recalled for being a choking hazard. The faulty sweatshirts have small snaps that can detach, which are the problem. The infant sweatshirts were sold at Walt Disney World, Disneyland Resort, and on the Shop Disney Parks app from April 2016 until October 2016. The … Disney Parks and Resorts infant hoodie sweatshirts are recalled due to choking hazard
New Hidden Mickey pins for 2017 at the Disney Parks
On the Disney Parks Blog, Merchandise Communications Manager Steven Miller showcased the 2017 Disney Parks Hidden Mickey Pins! There are two similar, but different sets for Walt Disney World and Disneyland. Steven Miller says that these new pins will be available to trade with cast members starting early this year! At both Disneyland and Walt … New Hidden Mickey pins for 2017 at the Disney Parks
How many days do you need for a Disney World vacation?
A lot of first time vacationers aren’t sure how many days they will need for a Walt Disney World vacation. It can seem incredibly intimidating because once you start planning a trip you realize how much there is to do. Every family has different limitations, but I wanted to give the average family a rough … How many days do you need for a Disney World vacation?
The Walt Disney World Monorail desperately needs a renovation
The last time the Walt Disney World monorail was updated was June 1989. That monorail model, Mark VI, has become an icon of Walt Disney World, but sadly it is becoming outdated, worn, and even odorous. It is the longest stretch of time any monorail design has ever lasted at either Walt Disney World or … The Walt Disney World Monorail desperately needs a renovation
Disney Parks merchandise to look forward to in 2017
Steven Miller, the Disney Parks Merchandise Communications Manager, announced via the Disney Parks Blog that there will be new items that guests should be excited about for in the new year! In a recent video, Miller announced that guests can look forward to: Main Street Electrical Parade limited time merchandise to celebrate its return to Disneyland New … Disney Parks merchandise to look forward to in 2017
Disney wins multiple categories in the Travel Weekly Choice Awards
According to the Disney Parks Blog, Disney was named as the winner of three separate categories of Travel Weekly’s Readers Choice Awards. Travel Weekly’s Readers Choice Awards has 78 categories in total that highlight the best in the travel industry. Categories range from best airline to best theme park. Adventures by Disney won as the … Disney wins multiple categories in the Travel Weekly Choice Awards
NFL Pro Bowlers will visit Walt Disney World this January
The 2017 NFL Pro Bowl will take place at the Orlando Citrus Bowl on Sunday, January 29th, 2017. According to the Disney Parks Blog, the week leading up to the game, the Walt Disney World Resort will host “team practices, youth football events, a Pro Bowl Skills Showdown, and a dodgeball game pitting the AFC … NFL Pro Bowlers will visit Walt Disney World this January
