AUTHOR: Tom Bell
Sikh cast member at Walt Disney World can wear turban and beard
The American Civil Liberties Union says that Walt Disney World has reversed a decision that kept Gurdit Singh, a mail carrier with the company, from running mail routes where he would have been visible to park guests. Due to his turban and full beard that is mandated by the Sikh religion, Singh was only allowed … Sikh cast member at Walt Disney World can wear turban and beard
Anaheim extends entertainment tax ban at Disney’s urging
Following more than five hours of debate and public comment, the Anaheim City Council voted yesterday to extend an entertainment tax exemption on Disneyland tickets for an additional 30 years in exchange for Disney’s agreement to spend at least $1 billion on new attractions and a new parking garage. The ban has been in place … Anaheim extends entertainment tax ban at Disney’s urging
Disney Legend Blaine Gibson dies
Disney Imagineer Blaine Gibson, who sculpted figures for Great Moments With Mr. Lincoln, Pirates of the Caribbean, the Haunted Mansion and Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room, has died early Sunday morning, July 5. While an assistant animator at Disney, Gibson took art classes in sculpture at Pasadena City College. Walt Disney eventually saw his work … Disney Legend Blaine Gibson dies
Extension of tax exemption could mean another $1 billion Disneyland expansion
Disney officials are asking the Anaheim City Council to extend a long-time exemption on an entertainment tax for an additional 30 years past the current June 30, 2016 expiration. In exchange, Disney is considering another $1 billion Disneyland Resort expansion that may include new attractions, another parking structure east of Harbor Boulevard and street improvements … Extension of tax exemption could mean another $1 billion Disneyland expansion
Disneyland sued over Club 33 membership termination
Joseph Cosgrove, a long-time member of Disneyland’s Club 33, has sued Disney over what he claims was an unfair termination of his membership. According to the lawsuit, Cosgrove provided passes to a friend, who in turn donated them to a charity auction. Club 33 rules prohibit members from auctioning off passes for charity. According to … Disneyland sued over Club 33 membership termination
Anaheim City Council considers incentive to lure high-end hotels
The Anaheim City Council is considering a new initiative that would allow high-end hotels to keep much of the room-tax that is paid by their guests, in order to lure more upscale resorts to the city. Under the proposal, new hotels that meet AAA’s four-diamond rating would be allowed keep 70 percent of their room-tax … Anaheim City Council considers incentive to lure high-end hotels
Disneyland Resort attendance up 3% in 2014
Numbers released recently by the Themed Entertainment Association show increases at both Disneyland Resort theme parks in 2014. In 2014, the second full year since Cars Land and Buena Vista street opened, Disney California Adventure showed a 3 percent increase in attendance, up 255,000 visitors to 8.7 million. The park stayed in the number 10 … Disneyland Resort attendance up 3% in 2014
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
