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Disney Considers Allowing John Lasseter to Return to Pixar After Leave of Absence

John Lasseter, Co-Founder of Pixar Animation Studios, took a voluntary six-month leave of absence back in November 2017 after accusations were brought forward on unwanted workplace hugging and other missteps. According to The Wall Street Journal, executives at the Walt Disney Company have had a discussion on bringing Lasseter back to work in a capacity Disney Considers Allowing John Lasseter to Return to Pixar After Leave of Absence

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Disney’s Yacht Club Resort Hit By Lightning; Guests Evacuating

Several posters on Twitter are reporting that a lightning strike has hit Disney’s Yacht Club Resort and that guests are currently being evacuated. Disney Yacht Club hit by lightning. Fire alarms going off. Evacuating. pic.twitter.com/UKqfbtPiXO — FlightSoft ✈ (@FlightSoft) May 15, 2018 This story is still developing and updates will be added to the top Disney’s Yacht Club Resort Hit By Lightning; Guests Evacuating

Disney’s ‘Frozen: The Broadway Musical’ to Launch North American Tour Next Fall

Disney Theatrical Group has announced that Frozen, the hit Broadway musical that opened to record audiences back in March, will launch a North American Tour beginning in the fall of 2019. The Tony Award nominated musical is based on the smash 2013 Disney animated feature. The North American Tour will have previews in Schenectady, New Disney’s ‘Frozen: The Broadway Musical’ to Launch North American Tour Next Fall

Disney Cruise Line Evaluates Guest Safety on Tortola Before Sending Ships Back

Disney Cruise Line and representatives were recently on site in Tortola to evaluate the island’s recovery efforts after last Fall’s Hurricane Irma, which forced DCL to cancel multiple stops, including Tortola. At the moment, DCL is concerned with the island’s ability to accept cruise ship passengers and keep them safe. DCL’s Director of Port Operations Disney Cruise Line Evaluates Guest Safety on Tortola Before Sending Ships Back

Summary of Announcements Made at Today’s ESPN Upfront Presentation

This morning at the Minskoff Theatre in Times Square in New York City, ESPN is holding their 2018 Upfront presentation. Below is a look at the announcements and highlights of the upcoming programming: Basketball: A Love Story Coming this October from ESPN Films. A mosaic of 60+ short stories featuring some of the sport’s biggest stars. Epic project explores the complex Summary of Announcements Made at Today’s ESPN Upfront Presentation

Seaworld Orlando Saves a Bottlenose Dolphin That Was Attacked by a Shark

According to WFTV, in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida this past March a rescue team from SeaWorld Orlando saved an Atlantic bottlenose dolphin after it had been attacked by a shark. The wounded dolphin has been cared for by SeaWorld veterinarians since the rescue. Using “antibiotics, dewormers, anti-inflammatories, physical therapy and wound care” the dolphin has Seaworld Orlando Saves a Bottlenose Dolphin That Was Attacked by a Shark

Blizzard Beach Will Not Open May 15 Due to Forecasted Inclement Weather

Due to forecasted inclement weather, Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park will remain closed today, May 15. Typhoon Lagoon will open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Disney’s Fantasia Gardens and Winter Summerland Miniature Golf courses will remain open for guests during their normal operating hours.