Walt Disney World News

A report recently filed with the state of Florida shows that a 55-year-old woman died this summer after riding Space Mountain at the Magic Kingdom. Pamela Lynn Haynes, of Kingsport, Tennessee, lost consciousness after exiting the attraction. She was transferred to Florida Hospital Celebration Health and placed in the intensive care unit, but died of … Report: Woman died after riding Space Mountain in July

Epcot’s popular hang-gliding simulation ride, Soarin’, will close for a revamp January 4, 2016. Details of the transformation have been rumored for awhile, but no specific dates were known until now. A third theater will be built, an addition that should help spread out the crowds in the always-busy attraction. The existing theaters will receive … Epcot’s Soarin’ to close for refurb January 4

Petty Holdings has been cited with two workplace-safety violations and $7,000 in fines after the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) concluded its investigation into the death of Exotic Driving Experience instructor Gary Terry. Terry was an instructor at the Walt Disney World Speedway and was killed in April when the car he was riding … Petty Holdings cited in instructor death at Walt Disney World Speedway

Walt Disney World raised prices in areas that will affect not only those that visit Walt Disney World often, but also those who drive their own vehicles to the theme parks. The cost to park in theme park lots was increased from $17 to $20 a vehicle. Valet parking also went up from $15 to … Changes to pricing and benefits for Walt Disney World annual passes

The Atlanta Braves may soon be holding spring training in a new location. The Braves are currently signed on through 2017 to train at Walt Disney World’s ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, where they’ve been since 1997. WESH 2 News says that documents have surfaced showing a proposal from a development group discussing a … Atlanta Braves to move spring training away from Disney World?