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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
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
Changes taking place to the Disney Dining Plans
Changes will be taking place with the popular Disney Dining Plans. We haven’t seen a full official announcement yet, but the details we’re seeing are as follows: Beginning May 31, guests will be able to exchange some of their table-service credits and quick-service credits for snack items. This could come in handy at the end … Changes taking place to the Disney Dining Plans
Solar farm being built at Walt Disney World
The Reedy Creek Improvement District voted recently to accept a 15-year agreement with Duke Energy to build a solar power facility near Epcot, on 20 acres near World Drive and Epcot Center Drive. Duke will lease the land and Disney will buy the power. Construction on the power plant, with 48,000 solar panels in the … Solar farm being built at Walt Disney World
SeaWorld Orlando unveils new hypercoaster
SeaWorld Orlando has announced a new 200-foot-tall hypercoaster set to open summer 2016. With 4,760 feet of track and speeds topping out at 73 mph, Mako will be Orlando’s tallest, fastest and longest roller coaster. Mako takes its name from Mako sharks (or blue pointers), which are know for their speed, extreme jumps and ability … SeaWorld Orlando unveils new hypercoaster
Woman nearly drowns at Typhoon Lagoon
Sunday afternoon, paramedics responded to Walt Disney World’s Typhoon Lagoon, where a woman in her mid-40s had reportedly nearly drowned. The woman was transported to Florida Hospital Celebration Health and was in stable condition when she arrived. No other information about the woman was available. Source: Orlando Sentinel
Intoxicated man arrested at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort
An intoxicated man was arrested early Monday, May 18, at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground after crashing a golf cart and jumping into Bay Lake to escape authorities. Andrew Hall, 27, of Mentor, Ohio, had been drinking at one of the resort’s restaurants when he tried to leave on a bicycle. The restaurant manager … Intoxicated man arrested at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort
Disney posts signs banning selfie sticks on attractions
Last month, Walt Disney World asked their employees to begin enforcing a “no selfie stick usage on attractions” policy. There has always been a policy that items aren’t allowed over the sides of ride vehicles, but cast members were to ask guests to stow the selfie sticks if they were seen with one. The policy … Disney posts signs banning selfie sticks on attractions
Waterside Disney Vacation Club Villas coming to Disney’s Wilderness Lodge?
The rumored waterside Disney Vacation Club Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Resort may soon be coming to fruition. Disney Imagineering has filed permits with the South Florida Water Management District that show construction planned for the east and west sides of Wilderness Lodge up against Bay Lake. Unlike the Bora Bora Bungalows at Disney’s Polynesian … Waterside Disney Vacation Club Villas coming to Disney’s Wilderness Lodge?
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