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Walt Disney World Annual Passholders Caught Off Guard with 4 Months of Charges Today

UPDATE: Ashley Carter with Spectrum News 13 was able to obtain an official statement from Disney seen in her tweet below: Official statement from Disney World regarding today’s passholder payment error: “Passholders on the monthly payment program were incorrectly charged today. We are in the process of reversing these charges and apologize for the inconvenience Walt Disney World Annual Passholders Caught Off Guard with 4 Months of Charges Today

A Look at NBA Practice Courts Being Constructed at Walt Disney World

Just ahead of the restart of the NBA’s 2019-2020 season at Walt Disney World, the league has shared an inside look at the preparations currently taking place at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort. Practice courts are being constructed in the resort’s massive conference rooms, along with portable hoops apparently borrowed from Southeastern University, located in Lakeland, A Look at NBA Practice Courts Being Constructed at Walt Disney World

Walt Disney World Cast Member Charged With Grand Theft, Issued $100K in Fake Refunds

A former Walt Disney World Cast Member has been charged with first-degree grand theft after allegedly issuing $100,000 in fake refunds to herself, family, and friends. Jennifer Alejandra Insuasti, 32, most recently worked as a Guest Services Coordinator from March 2016 to July 2018. She handled guests complaints and had the ability to offer free Walt Disney World Cast Member Charged With Grand Theft, Issued $100K in Fake Refunds

California Governor Shuts Down Bars and Indoor Restaurant Operations in Orange County

California Governor Gavin Newsom has ordered the closure of indoor restaurants, bars, movie theaters, and more in Orange County and several other counties around the state. This weekend, Gov. Newsom closed bars in several counties after COVID-19 cases were seen increasing, but today’s announcement is more widespread, affecting 19 counties and more indoor operations. The California Governor Shuts Down Bars and Indoor Restaurant Operations in Orange County

Tickets Available for Cirque du Soleil’s ‘Drawn to Life’ Beginning 11/5

According to Cirque du Soleil’s website, tickets for the upcoming Drawn to Life production are now available for show dates beginning Thursday, November 5th, 2020. At this time, tickets are available through the end of March 2021. As we reported on Monday, Cirque du Soleil has filed for bankruptcy protection, putting the opening of the Tickets Available for Cirque du Soleil’s ‘Drawn to Life’ Beginning 11/5

A Peek at Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea as they Reopen Today

Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea reopened today after closing temporarily due to the COVID-19 pandemic. To celebrate the reopening of the Tokyo parks, Disney Parks Blog has released new pictures highlighting the safety measures that have been put into place. The safety precautions in place in the parks are in line with those deemed necessary A Peek at Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea as they Reopen Today

Walt Disney World Wins Years-Long Lawsuit Against Orange County Property Appraiser

UPDATE 08/07/20: In another twist in the lengthy property tax saga, a Florida appellate court has reversed Disney’s recent win against Orange County Property Appraiser Rick Singh. In the June ruling, the court determined that the “Rushmore” method of calculating values that Singh used was illegal. On appeal, the three-judge panel said that while the Walt Disney World Wins Years-Long Lawsuit Against Orange County Property Appraiser

Travelers from United States Officially Barred from Entering European Union

The European Union (E.U.) is set to reopen its borders on Wednesday, July 1st and due to the COVID-19 pandemic surging in the U.S., most travelers from the country will not be permitted to enter. Travelers from countries that are not included on the safe list such as health care workers, diplomats, humanitarian workers, transit Travelers from United States Officially Barred from Entering European Union