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Lawsuit Claims Guest Was Injured on Frozen Ever After at Epcot
A 27-year-old Illinois woman has sued Disney, claiming she was injured on the Frozen Ever After attraction at Epcot during a January trip to Walt Disney World. Amanda Peters, who has spina bifida and uses a wheelchair, was visiting Epcot with her family six weeks after brain surgery. Her doctor gave approval for the trip, … Lawsuit Claims Guest Was Injured on Frozen Ever After at Epcot
Walt Disney World and Universal Leaders Named to Re-Open Florida Task Force
Florida Gov. Rick DeSantis has (virtually) gathered 22 state leaders and business people, including Disney and Universal executives, to discuss how best to aid economic recovery in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. Members of the Re-Open Florida Task Force Executive Committee, which met with the governor today via conference call, include: Josh D’Amaro – … Walt Disney World and Universal Leaders Named to Re-Open Florida Task Force
Man Arrested After Breaking into Disney California Adventure During Closure
According to ABC7 News in Los Angeles, California, Jeremiah Smith, an 18 year old “transient resident” of the Anaheim area was arrested over the weekend after breaking into Disney California Adventure. Smith, according to the Anaheim Police Department, was seen scaling a gate in a back lot portion of California Adventure. Police found him around … Man Arrested After Breaking into Disney California Adventure During Closure
Walt Disney World Updates Refund Details for Annual Passholders
Disney has released new options for Walt Disney World Annual Passholders to receive a partial refund on the purchase of their pass for the period of time that the theme parks are temporarily closed. Walt Disney World Resort Annual Passes that are currently active and have been paid in full will automatically be extended for … Walt Disney World Updates Refund Details for Annual Passholders
Disney Executive Chairman Bob Iger Named to California Economic Task Force
Bob Iger, Executive Chairman for The Walt Disney Company, has been named by California Governor Gavin Newsom to an 80-person task force that is being charged with developing economic strategies to aid in the recovery caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Iger is joined on the panel by several other well known executives, including Apple CEO … Disney Executive Chairman Bob Iger Named to California Economic Task Force
Grad Nite at the Disneyland Resort Has Been Cancelled for 2020
The Disneyland Resort has cancelled all of their Grad Nite events for 2020 due to the current COVID-19 situation. The late night parties were scheduled to be held at Disney California Adventure on select nights starting May 8th and continuing through June 13. A statement on the Disney Youth Programs website shared the news: While … Grad Nite at the Disneyland Resort Has Been Cancelled for 2020
Disney’s Animal Kingdom Again Earns Its Association of Zoos and Aquariums Accreditation
Despite the theme parks and resorts being closed right now, the teams at Disney’s Animal Kingdom continue to provide expert care to the creatures that live there. To that end, both Animal Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge recently completed their accreditation with the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) once again. According to the … Disney’s Animal Kingdom Again Earns Its Association of Zoos and Aquariums Accreditation
Cast Members Share the Aulani Hula From Their Homes
While Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa, is still closed, Cast Members wanted to get together virtually to share a special tradition with their guests and Disney Vacation Club members, the Aulani Hula. The dance, which is simple enough for the entire family, was choreographed by Kumu Hula Kaleo Trinidad to music by award-winning Hawaiian … Cast Members Share the Aulani Hula From Their Homes
Central Florida Theme Park Injury Reports for 1st Quarter of 2020 Released
To remain exempt from major inspection, Central Florida theme parks must list all of their quarterly incidents and injuries with the state. This quarter’s report (January – March 2020) covers a total of 8 incidents/injuries with 4 belonging to Disney, 1 to Universal, 1 to SeaWorld, and 2 to Busch Gardens. Only incidents or illnesses resulting in … Central Florida Theme Park Injury Reports for 1st Quarter of 2020 Released
Orlando International Airport Could See Traffic for 2020 Cut in Half
Due to theme park closures and other COVID-19 related travel cancellations, Orlando International Airport (MCO) is anticipating half the number of travelers will pass through the terminal in fiscal 2020, compared to last year. According the Phil Brown, the airport’s CEO, they estimate 25 million passengers will use MCO by the end of the fiscal … Orlando International Airport Could See Traffic for 2020 Cut in Half
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