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Technical glitch causes extra charges for Disney Vacation Accounts
Some customers utilizing Disney Vacation Accounts found that extra money was deducted from their bank accounts and credit cards and transferred into the vacation savings accounts as part of a technical glitch. A systems upgrade was responsible for the glitch and Disney is currently in the process of refunding the money. Members checking their Disney … Technical glitch causes extra charges for Disney Vacation Accounts
Magic Kingdom parking lot to be expanded over site of Walt Disney World Speedway
Walt Disney World announced back in February that their Speedway race track would be closing permanently for “transportation improvements.” After much speculation about what this meant, paperwork has finally been filed stating that the land would be used to expand the Magic Kingdom parking lot. The Walt Disney World Speedway is currently home to the … Magic Kingdom parking lot to be expanded over site of Walt Disney World Speedway
Update: Disney rescinds layoffs of 35 tech workers
We have learned that our original story was incorrect and that the layoff reversal actually refers to a different round of layoffs. The corrected story is below: On May 28, Disney ABC Television Group gave layoff notices to 30-35 application developers. As with the other tech layoffs Disney has announced recently, the jobs were being … Update: Disney rescinds layoffs of 35 tech workers
Anaheim City Council considers incentive to lure high-end hotels
The Anaheim City Council is considering a new initiative that would allow high-end hotels to keep much of the room-tax that is paid by their guests, in order to lure more upscale resorts to the city. Under the proposal, new hotels that meet AAA’s four-diamond rating would be allowed keep 70 percent of their room-tax … Anaheim City Council considers incentive to lure high-end hotels
“The Edison” restaurant and bar to open at Disney Springs
The Edison, a new “Industrial Gothic” restaurant and bar, will open in The Landing area at Disney Springs in 2016. Operated by the Patina Restaurant Group and Kinetescape’s Andrew Meieran, the eatery is reminiscent of its sister location in Los Angeles. The Edison’s décor is themed like a 1920s power plant and is filled with … “The Edison” restaurant and bar to open at Disney Springs
Storyline and first image released of Epcot’s new Frozen attraction
Details have been released about the new Frozen attraction that is taking the place of the Epcot’s Maelstrom in the Norway Pavilion. The ride will be called “Frozen Ever After” and is set to open early next year; rumors are that the opening date has been set for May 1, 2016. Imagineering creative executive Kathy … Storyline and first image released of Epcot’s new Frozen attraction
U.S. Senator wants Disney investigated for abusing visa program to hire foreign tech employees
U.S. Senator Bill Nelson has put Disney under the microscope for the recent news of the company laying off technology employees and replacing them with foreign workers. Disney laid off 250 people in October and January from their technology departments. 120 of those employees found jobs in other departments in the company; 70 positions were … U.S. Senator wants Disney investigated for abusing visa program to hire foreign tech employees
An end in sight for family walking across America for pediatric cancer awareness
The Cobb family of Houston, Texas, who has been walking across America to honor their deceased daughter, finally has an end date for their 4,000-mile journey in sight. Julia Cobb passed away at age 8 from Ewing’s Sarcoma, a form of bone cancer. Her family was looking for a way to memorialize her and decided … An end in sight for family walking across America for pediatric cancer awareness
Disney characters to keep roles confidential online
One of Disney’s unions is disputing a policy that forbids cast members from disclosing online what characters they portray. It’s long been an unofficial policy that employees are not to discuss which character or princess they play in the theme parks. Disney recently made that policy official and the Teamsters Local 385 does not agree. … Disney characters to keep roles confidential online
SeaWorld Orlando to host Summer Nights festival
SeaWorld’s Summer Nights festivities return this month with all-new evening events planned. Every Saturday and Sunday this summer, guests can attend the “Celebrate America Concert Series” and enjoy musical guests, all-American food and drinks. Passholders will get a complimentary alcoholic beverage. كازينو مباشر “Clyde & Seamore’s Sea Lion High,” the park’s newest show, will have … SeaWorld Orlando to host Summer Nights festival
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