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runDisney announces new costume guidelines for race participants
runDisney has announced new rules for runners wearing costumes. These rules come just in time for the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend, which begins January 6. Traditionally, many of the runners at Disney races come in costume, adding to the fun and uniqueness of running through the Disney theme parks. Some of these new rules … runDisney announces new costume guidelines for race participants
Rumor: Pizza Planet to be rethemed as a Muppets restaurant?
We knew that Pizza Planet at Disney’s Hollywood Studios was going to be closed for most of 2016 (January 11-late 2016), but now, the site wdwthemeparks.com is wondering if such a long closure points to the retheming of the space. Currently based around a restaurant seen in the first Toy Story film, the suggestion is … Rumor: Pizza Planet to be rethemed as a Muppets restaurant?
Disney Vacation Club celebrates 25 years with new member lounge and exclusive after-hours events
Disney Vacation Club turns 25 in 2016 and they’ve announced several ways that their members will be able to celebrate. A DVC Member Lounge will open in Epcot’s Imagination Pavilion in late spring of 2016. Members will be able to take a break from the theme park and enjoy comfortable seating, complimentary beverages, charging stations … Disney Vacation Club celebrates 25 years with new member lounge and exclusive after-hours events
Disney extends Osborne Lights through January 6
Disney has decided that the popular Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights show will be extended for another few days. Originally scheduled to end on January 3, the light show will now give its final performance on January 6. To accommodate the extra crowds that will no doubtfully show up for the light display, Hollywood … Disney extends Osborne Lights through January 6
Disney CEO Bob Iger confirms plans for new Indiana Jones film
A new Indiana Jones movie has been pretty strongly rumored for awhile, but Disney CEO Bob Iger has now confirmed that “Indiana Jones 5” will be made. In an interview with Bloomberg News, Iger said, “With George Lucas’s Star Wars – and Indiana Jones, by the way, which will be coming, we have more great … Disney CEO Bob Iger confirms plans for new Indiana Jones film
Deputies to begin patrolling Disney Springs on horseback
Walt Disney World is adding extra security to their theme parks, including officers on horseback at Disney Springs. A mounted patrol unit from the Orange Count Sheriff’s Office will begin their patrol this month, though it’s not clear how often they will be patrolling. A Disney spokesperson said plans for the mounted patrol were … Deputies to begin patrolling Disney Springs on horseback
George Lucas not happy with new Star Wars film
In 2012, George Lucas sold Lucasfilm, which included the keys to the Star Wars franchise, to The Walt Disney Company for $4 billion. Now, while the newest installment in the series, The Force Awakens, continues to break box office records, Lucas gave an interview to Charlie Rose that suggests he isn’t too thrilled with the … George Lucas not happy with new Star Wars film
4 Reasons Why Paid Parking at Walt Disney World Resorts is Nonsensical
Walt Disney World is beginning to test paid parking for non-resort guests at resort parking lots. The new policy creates a system in which guests without advanced dining reservations or who are not staying at that resort would have to pay a parking fee in order to park there. Additionally, the new policy of paid parking … 4 Reasons Why Paid Parking at Walt Disney World Resorts is Nonsensical
SeaWorld sues California Coastal Commission
SeaWorld Entertainment has filed a lawsuit in San Diego Superior Court against the California Coastal Commission in response to an October 2015 decision that would ban SeaWorld San Diego from breeding its killer whales. SeaWorld went before the Commission to get approval to build a new habitat for the whales at their San Diego theme … SeaWorld sues California Coastal Commission
SeaWorld protesters dress as orcas at Orlando International Airport
A baggage carousel at Orlando International Airport had to be shut down earlier this week, as it became the scene of a sit-in protesting SeaWorld’s treatment of orca whales. Bryan Wilson, of Winter Springs, and a friend dressed as whales and sat in the middle of the carousel while holding a sign saying “SeaWorld: Orcas … SeaWorld protesters dress as orcas at Orlando International Airport
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