AUTHOR: Tom Bell
Disney CFO Rasulo to step down
Disney has confirmed that Jay Rasulo will step down from his position as Chief Financial Officer of the Walt Disney Company effective June 30th. Rasulo was recently passed over for the position of Chief Operating Officer in favor of Tom Staggs, former head of Walt Disney Parks & Resorts, with whom he switched jobs in … Disney CFO Rasulo to step down
Disneyland replaces Disneyland Band members
As anticipated, the Disneyland Resort has began reassigning some of the longtime members of the classic Disneyland Band. Beginning on July 17th, fourteen of the sixteen members of the group will be assigned to smaller ensembles at the resort. The band will then add 16 new members that will join the remaining two. Disneyland hopes … Disneyland replaces Disneyland Band members
Solar farm being built at Walt Disney World
The Reedy Creek Improvement District voted recently to accept a 15-year agreement with Duke Energy to build a solar power facility near Epcot, on 20 acres near World Drive and Epcot Center Drive. Duke will lease the land and Disney will buy the power. Construction on the power plant, with 48,000 solar panels in the … Solar farm being built at Walt Disney World
SeaWorld Orlando unveils new hypercoaster
SeaWorld Orlando has announced a new 200-foot-tall hypercoaster set to open summer 2016. With 4,760 feet of track and speeds topping out at 73 mph, Mako will be Orlando’s tallest, fastest and longest roller coaster. Mako takes its name from Mako sharks (or blue pointers), which are know for their speed, extreme jumps and ability … SeaWorld Orlando unveils new hypercoaster
Woman nearly drowns at Typhoon Lagoon
Sunday afternoon, paramedics responded to Walt Disney World’s Typhoon Lagoon, where a woman in her mid-40s had reportedly nearly drowned. The woman was transported to Florida Hospital Celebration Health and was in stable condition when she arrived. No other information about the woman was available. Source: Orlando Sentinel
Why Not Knott’s?
Walter Knott didn’t start out intending to build America’s first theme park, but that’s exactly what became of the replica ghosttown that Knott built to entertain quests as they waited for a table in the fried chicken dinner restaurant his wife Cordelia operated. The history of Knott’s Berry Farm and how it expanded from that … Why Not Knott’s?
Is a Disneyland Good Neighbor Hotel right for you?
Unlike the Walt Disney World Resort with its wide ranging selection of on-property hotels, the Disneyland Resort only has three on-property hotels: the Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, the Disneyland Hotel and the Paradise Pier Hotel. To supplement the shortfall, the Disneyland Resort created an program known as Good Neighbor Hotels, where nearby hotels maintain … Is a Disneyland Good Neighbor Hotel right for you?
Disneyland VP Niven: No MagicBands
In a recent Los Angeles Times article, Mary Niven, Vice President of Disneyland Park, states that Disneyland Resort guests won’t be seeing MagicBands in the near future. At Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, MagicBands are used heavily, replacing park admission tickets and hotel room keys. Guests also have the option of attaching a credit … Disneyland VP Niven: No MagicBands
What is Day Six (Or: Why should extend your Disneyland vacation)??
When you’re planning your vacation, you should remember that the Disneyland Resort is smack dab in the middle of Southern California with access to its most famous places and attractions that make excellent Day Six options. Before we talk about that though, let me backtrack a moment and explain the origins of “Day Six.” Unlike … What is Day Six (Or: Why should extend your Disneyland vacation)??
Disneyland Resort announces more updates to musical acts
The Disneyland Resort has announced updates to several of their musical groups in conjunction with the Diamond Celebration honoring the 60th birthday of Disneyland Park. The Dapper Dans at Disneyland Park, as well as the Red Car Trolley News Boys and Five & Dime at Disney California Adventure will have new material beginning May 22nd. … Disneyland Resort announces more updates to musical acts
