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Disney Cruise Line Makes Weather-Related Changes to Eastbound Panama Canal Cruise

Disney Cruise Line has notified passengers set to board the Disney Wonder tomorrow that they are making an adjustment to the Eastbound Panama Canal itinerary due to weather concerns. Forecasts show that a low pressure system in the Pacific could develop into a tropical storm or depression (Vicente) over the weekend off the coast of Disney Cruise Line Makes Weather-Related Changes to Eastbound Panama Canal Cruise

Disney Confirms Plans to Build New Resort Hotel on Old River Country Grounds

Earlier this year, we shared that Disney was making plans to develop the old River Country property and Disney has just confirmed their plans. A new nature-inspired, mixed-use Disney resort will welcome families in 2022 along the picturesque shoreline of Bay Lake. Located between Disney’s Wilderness Lodge and Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground, this resort project joins three others underway Disney Confirms Plans to Build New Resort Hotel on Old River Country Grounds

Disneyland Partnering with Children’s Hospital of Orange County on New Patient Experiences

As part of the Disney Team of Heroes initiative, the Disneyland Resort has released details of new patient experiences that are coming to Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC). Earlier this year, Texas Children’s Hospital was the first hospital where Disney worked with patient care experts to create “more personalized and comforting experiences for families Disneyland Partnering with Children’s Hospital of Orange County on New Patient Experiences

Central Florida Theme Park Injury Reports for 3rd Quarter of 2018 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 (July – September 2018) covers a total of five incidents/injuries: 3 belonging to Disney and 2 to Universal. No injuries were reported for SeaWorld, Legoland, or Busch Gardens. Only incidents or Central Florida Theme Park Injury Reports for 3rd Quarter of 2018 Released

$5 Million Awarded to Conservation Organizations by Disney

The Disney Conservation Fund (DCF) recently donated $5 million to 76 conservation organizations around the world, including $782,000 to 7 Florida-based organizations for academic research, habitat restoration and wildlife conservation. DCF also recognized 13 individuals with the 2018 Disney Conservation Hero award for their restoration and conservation efforts. Recipients include the International Rhino Foundation (IRF), $5 Million Awarded to Conservation Organizations by Disney