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Central Florida Theme Park Injury Reports for 2nd Quarter of 2017 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(April – June 2017) covers a total of 17 incidents/injuries: 11 belonging to Disney, 4 to Universal, and 2 to SeaWorld. Only incidents or illnesses resulting in a hospital stay of … Central Florida Theme Park Injury Reports for 2nd Quarter of 2017 Released

‘Great Irish Hooley’ Kicks Off Labor Day Weekend at Raglan Road Irish Pub and Restaurant

The most diverse and talented lineup in the history of Central Florida’s only boutique Irish festival takes the stage September 1-4 during the 6th Great Irish Hooley music festival at Raglan Road Irish Pub & Restaurant in Disney Springs. Celebrating Irish song, dance, food and drink over the long Labor Day weekend, the Great Irish Hooley … ‘Great Irish Hooley’ Kicks Off Labor Day Weekend at Raglan Road Irish Pub and Restaurant

Casting for Princess Jasmine in Disney’s Live-Action Aladdin Causes Controversy

After a worldwide search of over 2,000 actors, the leading roles of the Genie, Aladdin, and Princess Jasmine were announced this past weekend at the D23 Expo. Disney is now facing some criticism for the casting of Princess Jasmine. Naomi Scott landed the role of Princess Jasmine, and her heritage as a half-white and half-Indian … Casting for Princess Jasmine in Disney’s Live-Action Aladdin Causes Controversy

Disney Facing Lawsuit over Stolen Motion Capture Technology Used on 3 Films

While Disney has dealt with legal issues lately springing up from claims they stole others’ ideas as the basis for films (Zootopia, Inside Out), this newest lawsuit put before the company is about stolen tech. VFX firm Rearden LLC filed an injunction Monday against The Walt Disney Company to prevent them from distributing three films they … Disney Facing Lawsuit over Stolen Motion Capture Technology Used on 3 Films