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Nearly 113 Million Tourists Visit Florida in 2016 Breaking the Previous Year’s Record

2016 was a rough year for the state of Florida between Hurricane Matthew, the Zika virus, and one of the nation’s worst shootings in U.S. history. Despite these difficult events, Florida’s tourism in 2016 was at an all-time high for the sixth consecutive year with 112.8 million visitors, surpassing 2015’s record of 106.6 million visitors. … Nearly 113 Million Tourists Visit Florida in 2016 Breaking the Previous Year’s Record

Guardians of the Galaxy-Mission: BREAKOUT! Opens May 27 at California Adventure

The Disneyland Resort has announced that Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! will open at Disney California Adventure on May 27, 2017 as part of their Summer of Heroes promotion. The update to the Tower of Terror attraction will feature an all new storyline, plus a random soundtrack and ride profile. The Tower of … Guardians of the Galaxy-Mission: BREAKOUT! Opens May 27 at California Adventure

California Adventure’s Disney Junior Closing Due to Union Activities?

While in the midst of negotiations with the Walt Disney Company, the 28 puppeteers from Disney California Adventure‘s version of Disney Junior – Live on Stage! have learned that the current show would be closing in April and would reopen later without puppets. The puppeteers joined the American Guild of Variety Artists in May 2015, … California Adventure’s Disney Junior Closing Due to Union Activities?

Maker Studios Will Become Part Of Disney’s Consumer Division

According to bloomberg.com, Maker Studios will become part of the Walt Disney Company’s consumer products and interactive media division. This move will apparently “better integrate the business.” By bringing Maker into the consumer products and interactive media division, Disney’s “ad sales employees will be able to offer marketers sponsorship opportunities across all of its businesses, … Maker Studios Will Become Part Of Disney’s Consumer Division