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runDisney Reveals the 2019 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend Medals

Walt Disney World’s biggest race weekend of the year is nearly upon us and runDisney recently released the medal lineup for marathon participants. runDisney’s 2019 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend presented by Cigna is the largest race weekend of the year and runners and viewers alike can enjoy a wide range of entertainment and offerings. Additionally, finishers runDisney Reveals the 2019 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend Medals

Disney Puppet Master Arrested While Attempting to Make 3D Printed Gun in Theater Prop Room

The master of puppets for Disney on Broadway’s ‘The Lion King’ was arrested at the Minskoff Theatre after a 3D printer that was in the process of printing out a gun was found. The printer was spotted in the theatre’s prop room by security personnel who alerted the authorities. Ilya Vett, 47, was reportedly losing his Disney Puppet Master Arrested While Attempting to Make 3D Printed Gun in Theater Prop Room

Disney Cruise Line to Announce Early 2020 Itineraries on Thursday During Live Stream

Thursday morning, Disney Cruise Line will reveal their early 2020 itineraries during a live stream. Disney Parks Blog host Mark Daniels will present the live stream from Walt Disney World beginning at 11:00am (EST). Disney Cruise Line has hinted that the announcement will include new itineraries, including first-ever cruises from a new port! Watch here Disney Cruise Line to Announce Early 2020 Itineraries on Thursday During Live Stream

Disneyland Resort Commits to $15/Hour Minimum Wage Prior to State Requirement

Disneyland Resort announced Sunday that thousands more of its cast members will receive $15 minimum rates, one of the highest minimum wages in the country — three years before California’s scheduled increase. Delivering on the largest wage increases for cast members in its history, the Disneyland Resort is also paying increased minimum rates to thousands Disneyland Resort Commits to $15/Hour Minimum Wage Prior to State Requirement

Comcast Outbids Fox/Disney for Sky

Comcast Corporation announced today that they have “prevailed with the highest offer price in the auction to acquire” Sky a pan-European media network. In total Comcast offered $40.0 billion (or $22.59 per Sky share). Comcast outbid Fox, which offered $35 billion (or $20.63 per share). For the deal to be completed it must be approved Comcast Outbids Fox/Disney for Sky

Expedia Launches Disneyland and Walt Disney World Offer for Australian and New Zealand Residents

Expedia recently launched a limited time promotion in which Australian and New Zealand citizens can visit the Disneyland Resort and the Walt Disney World Resort for a deeply discounted price. Eligible guests who purchase a 4-Day Disneyland Resort Park Hopper ticket between now and December 27, 2018, and visit before December 31, 2018, will only Expedia Launches Disneyland and Walt Disney World Offer for Australian and New Zealand Residents