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Judge Rules in Favor of Disney in Court Battle Over Property Tax Assessments

The Walt Disney Company has been in several ongoing battles with Orange County Property Appraiser Rick Singh’s assessments of their properties at the Walt Disney World Resort. Specifically, in the dispute over Singh’s more than $336 million valuation of Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resort, Disney succeeded in convincing a judge that the value should Judge Rules in Favor of Disney in Court Battle Over Property Tax Assessments

Snapchat Brings Augmented Reality Experiences To Disney and Universal

Snapchat recently struck separate deals with the Walt Disney Company, Universal, and Six Flags that will bring augmented reality experiences to Snapchat users in the parks. Visitors will be able to interact with their favorite movie characters with brand new park-specific lenses and filters. Snapchat has a history with all three park operators, creating Mickey Snapchat Brings Augmented Reality Experiences To Disney and Universal

New Permit Reveals How Star Wars Hotel Guests May Access Disney’s Hollywood Studios

A new permit filed today has provided details on where the upcoming Star Wars Hotel near Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be located in relation to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge including how it will be accessed by guests of the hotel. According to the permit, “The project generally consists of clearing, earthwork mass grading, and development. New Permit Reveals How Star Wars Hotel Guests May Access Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Overnight Construction Will Impact Magic Kingdom Entertainment on Select Dates in July

On July 12, 16, 19, 26, and 30, overnight concrete work will impact the daytime operations of the Main Street Trolley Show and the Move It! Shake It! Dance and Play It! Street Party in the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. On those dates, the Trolley Show will be using the Main Street Ranch Wagon instead of Overnight Construction Will Impact Magic Kingdom Entertainment on Select Dates in July

Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Has Soft-Opened

Several sources are reporting that Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios soft-opened this afternoon. Both Slinky Dog Dash and Alien Swirling Saucers appear to be open to general park guests, though some are reporting long waits. Well the 200 minutes now has to be better than the 400 tomorrow! #ToyStoryLand #LiveinWDW pic.twitter.com/61w0LylOQ6 — Ziggy Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Has Soft-Opened