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Snacks and Water Bottles Distributed to Guests in Queue During Rise of the Resistance Downtimes

When a brand new, state-of-the-art attraction opens, guests can expect to have times during which the attraction experiences interruptions. It’s just bound to happen. DIS team member, Morgan Limon, was among the many guests waiting to ride Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance today at Disney’s Hollywood Studios when the attraction experienced an extended downtime. Snacks and Water Bottles Distributed to Guests in Queue During Rise of the Resistance Downtimes

Walt Disney World Cast Member Arrives to Prostitution Sting Stark Naked

Polk County authorities have arrested over 100 people in an undercover sting that targets prostitution, human trafficking, and child predators. Included in those arrested are a pastor and two people who work at Orlando theme parks. The investigation took place over a period of six days and was given the title of “Operation Santa’s Naughty List.” Sheriff Grady Judd Walt Disney World Cast Member Arrives to Prostitution Sting Stark Naked

Judge Rules that Lawsuit Accusing Disney of Pay Discrimination Can Continue in CA

A group of ten former and current employees of the Walt Disney Company have successfully met the legal threshold to pursue their claim which states that the company discriminates by paying male employees more than female employees. The plaintiffs are seeking class-action status and they are now able to begin seeking and collecting evidence from the Judge Rules that Lawsuit Accusing Disney of Pay Discrimination Can Continue in CA

Disney PhotoPass Celebrates 15 Years with Special Photo Ops and Discounts

Disney PhotoPass is celebrating 15 years of memories at Walt Disney World with some special photo opportunities and a special offer. Look for special photo ops throughout the year, including the first ones that are already in place at Epcot. Now through January 6th, look for bright and colorful after dark photo experiences at entrance Disney PhotoPass Celebrates 15 Years with Special Photo Ops and Discounts

Time Magazine Names Disney CEO Bob Iger its Businessperson of the Year

Today, Time Magazine named The Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger its Businessperson of the Year. Each year, Time names a Person of the Year, along with an Athlete, Guardian (public servant), Entertainer, and Businessperson of the Year. Time calls Iger’s success at Disney “one long CEO highlight reel,” but adds that that 2019 “was Time Magazine Names Disney CEO Bob Iger its Businessperson of the Year

Epcot Completes Schedule for Disney on Broadway Concert Series at International Festival of the Arts

The lineup is now complete for the Disney on Broadway Concert Series at the Epcot International Festival of the Arts, with three new performers and one returning performer joining the schedule. Newcomers Liana Hunt (Newsies), Syndee Winters (The Lion King), and Michael James Scott (Aladdin), plus Adam Jacobs (Aladdin), have joined the group of Broadway Epcot Completes Schedule for Disney on Broadway Concert Series at International Festival of the Arts

Big Top Souvenirs and Pete’s Silly Side Show Closed Today; Characters Meeting in Alternate Locations

Big Top Souvenirs and Pete’s Silly Side Show in Magic Kingdom‘s Storybook Circus are closed today. When asked, Big Top Souvenirs cast members reported that the circus animals had gotten loose, and that they’re trying to catch them. Due to the closure of the Storybook Circus character meet and greet location, Pete’s Silly Side Show, Big Top Souvenirs and Pete’s Silly Side Show Closed Today; Characters Meeting in Alternate Locations

Disney Gift Card Holiday Pin Series Returns to Disneyland and Walt Disney World

The folks at Disney Gift Cards have created some special designs for the holidays, plus for the tenth straight year, they’re offering specially designed limited-edition Disney Trading Pins with a minimum gift card purchase. The pins are available at both Walt Disney World Resort and the Disneyland Resort with minimum $100 gift card purchase. This Disney Gift Card Holiday Pin Series Returns to Disneyland and Walt Disney World

Refurbished Beaches & Cream to Reopen December 26th at Disney’s Beach Club Resort

The purveyor of some of the most delicious desserts on Walt Disney World property will be returning soon as it’s been announced that Beaches and Cream Soda Shop will reopen at Disney’s Beach Club Resort on December 26th, 2019. The newly renovated restaurant will return with some of its most beloved grill items, flavored sodas, and Refurbished Beaches & Cream to Reopen December 26th at Disney’s Beach Club Resort

December and January Extra Magic Hours and Park Hours Changed for Disney’s Hollywood Studios

According to the My Disney Experience app, there has been a change to December and January’s park hours and Extra Magic Hours for Disney’s Hollywood Studios. From December 12th-21st, Hollywood Studios’ park hours will be 7am-9pm. At this time, the exceptions will be the days before and after Christmas (8am-10pm, and 8am-12am on New Year’s December and January Extra Magic Hours and Park Hours Changed for Disney’s Hollywood Studios