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Mark Your Calendars for #DisneyParksLIVE Stream of Wishes on March 23
Earlier this year, we told you that “Wishes” nighttime spectacular fireworks would be ending its run on May 11, 2017. The Disney Parks Blog has just announced that they will host a live-stream of the show on Thursday, March 23 beginning at 8:55 p.m. Eastern in a new blog post at the top of their … Mark Your Calendars for #DisneyParksLIVE Stream of Wishes on March 23
New On-Ramp from Osceola Parkway to World Drive will Open Today
As you might know, there is a lot of road work being done all over the Walt Disney World Resort. On Monday, March 20, a new on-ramp from eastbound Osceola Parkway to northbound World Drive will open. With the opening of this ramp, the Osceola Parkway traffic signal that allows vehicles to turn left to … New On-Ramp from Osceola Parkway to World Drive will Open Today
Becoming a Disney “Expert”
Like many folks who follow the DIS, I’m known by my friends and colleagues as a Disney “Expert.” While I’ve always loved and appreciated Disney World, my status as Disney “Expert” is a fairly recent phenomenon. There are several factors that brought me to this status today. Starting a new job with a longer commute … Becoming a Disney “Expert”
Disney Addresses Relatability of Pandora for Guests Who Aren’t Fans of Avatar
In 2011, the year after The Wizarding World of Harry Potter opened at Universal Studios, Disney announced their Avatar project. Pandora-The World of Avatar is missing something that the Wizarding World had at its outset: a large, devoted fanbase. Having been almost eight years since the film’s release, and its sequels suffering a string of … Disney Addresses Relatability of Pandora for Guests Who Aren’t Fans of Avatar
Disney to Pay $3.8 Million for Labor Violations
Following a U.S. Labor Department investigation, Disney has agreed to pay out $3.8 million to 16,399 hotel and timeshare resort workers. Averaging around $233 per employee, the compensation is for violations of minimum wage, overtime, and record-keeping laws. The investigation found that employees had been working for fifteen minutes, pre-shift and post-shift, without compensation. Disney also … Disney to Pay $3.8 Million for Labor Violations
Star Wars Land AT-AT Walker Sneak Peak
The Walt Disney World Facebook page released a sneak peak of the construction of two large AT-ATs. The video clip starts off with a picture of the construction of two AT-ATs, and slowly transforms into a computer generated version of the completed four-legged combat walker. The video is clearly from Disneyland’s Star Wars Land, as … Star Wars Land AT-AT Walker Sneak Peak
New Footage of Pandora – The World of Avatar Focuses on Culture
Disney has released another promotional video for Pandora – The World of Avatar, and this one elaborates on the thought process behind creating the new land. When creating Disney’s Animal Kingdom‘s other lands, Africa or Asia for example, Disney tried to put in as much of their real world characteristics as possible. They wanted you … New Footage of Pandora – The World of Avatar Focuses on Culture
Limited Time St. Patrick’s Day Offerings at Disney Springs
Disney Springs is celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with some limited time offerings. Some of these special options are available until Friday March 17, and others will be available until the end of the month. There are multiple locations offering limited time food and beverages at Disney Springs for the holiday. From The Daily Poutine guests … Limited Time St. Patrick’s Day Offerings at Disney Springs
Anaheim and Orlando Ranked Among Top Spring Break Destinations
TripAdvisor has released a report with the goal of helping families get the most value for their budget this spring break season. The report determines just how many nights a family on a set budget could afford at ten prime spring break locations worldwide. According to TripAdvisor’s booking data the average U.S. traveling budget is … Anaheim and Orlando Ranked Among Top Spring Break Destinations
4 Attractions I’d Like To See In Walt Disney World
I want to start off by saying that I appreciate all the hard work and talent of Disney’s Imagineering team, as well as those contracted by Disney to bring their attractions to life. This was just a fun way to think outside the box on what Disney movies I personally would love to see integrated … 4 Attractions I’d Like To See In Walt Disney World
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