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Something New for Festival of the Masters at Walt Disney World
Resort
Disney announces first National Princess Week
Report: Disney, YouTube to announce new partnership today
Critics say Disney wields too much influence in the Florida Chamber of
Commerce
New theme-park app gives wait times for Walt Disney World and Universal
rides and restaurants
The ups and downs of carousels at the theme parks
Spring into fall at Orlando attractions
Adventures by Disney Brings History to Life with New Privately Guided
Itineraries in 2012
Disney Princess fans can enter contest to win trip to London
Early Buyers Prepare to Move in to Disney's Golden Oak Homes; Three Furnished
Showcase Homes Open for Tours
Disney World to end Grand Gathering Experiences in January
Enter Disney Fairies contest, watch upcoming Disney Channel
special
Disney-Pixar characters to grace U.S. stamps beginning Friday
Disney’s Dreamers Academy with Steve Harvey and Essence Magazine
Gears up at NABJ Conference
Scientists at Disney Research Pittsburgh develop tactile technology
concept
From Safaris to Turning Laps in High-Revving Racecars, Learn to Surf to
Lunch with an Imagineer, Premium Experiences Deliver Fun Options for Walt
Disney World Resort Guests
Disney Parks Blog Weekly Recap
Woman sues Disney for negligence in collision with ferry
Inspired by Disney*Pixar’s "Cars 2?" Walt Disney "Wheels" - Resort
Steers Guests to High-Octane, Gear-Spinning Good Times
Disney World adds QR codes for smart-phone viewing of PhotoPass
Sweepstakes to give away souped-up Disney-Pixar 'Cars 2' prizes
Disney Season Fall 2011: There's Something for Everyone to Fall in Love
with This Autumn at Walt Disney World Resort
New Magic on the Way at Disneyland Resort, Aboard Disney Cruise Line and
in Hawaii: Cars Land and Buena Vista Street Debut in 2012, Aulani Resort
Set to Open in Hawaii, Plus New Cruise Line Itineraries
D23 provides Disney World flashback machine: The way things were - or
almost were
Grad Nite: Disney calls it a day
Coming soon: the Great Disney Scavenger Hunt
Are customized prices next for the travel industry?
Disney signs agreement for Shanghai theme park
Disney's deal with Priceline excludes European site
Disney World adding doors to trams
Disney hotel rooms to join Priceline - not its "Name Your Own Price"
service
Disney Theatricals The Lion King Extends Through December 2011 in Las
Vegas
Disney World, SeaWorld craft personalized experiences for guests - for
a price
Shanghai Disneyland To Start Construction In November
Disney’s Dreamers Academy Announces the Final Call for Nominations
for 2011 Teen-Event
Disney bus driver placed on paid leave after YouTube confrontation
Family of boy killed in Disney bus crash files lawsuit
Duffy the Disney Bear is on His Way
Creating Your Dream with Disney Event Group
Disney And Partners Break Ground On Shanghai Disney Resort - press
release
Disney set to break ground on Shanghai theme park - news
Travel Channel’s Samantha Brown hosts Destination: Disney web
videos
Disney World pulls plug on Grad Nite
Disney Youth Programs marks the 7th year of Festival Disney, their annual
competitive music festival
Disney Parks Unveils New Annie Leibovitz Disney Dream Portraits
Disney says guests will be able to reserve ride times from home
Win a trip to Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disneyland Paris or Hong
Kong Disneyland
Disney cozies up to new moms: Maternity-ward sales reps pitch 'Disney
Cuddly Bodysuits'
HGTV to transform 6 families’ back yards into ‘Disney
wonderlands’ Disney cancellations and changes: Adventures by Disney: Disney has canceled vacations to Egypt scheduled through August 30, 2011. They are contacting those affected by the changes and offering alternate vacations. (Source: Disney email blast, 02/04/11)
New Ypartnership Survey Reveals the Anatomy of Kids’ Vacation
Memories
Holiday Surprise: Hero’s Welcome Awaits Chilean Miners, Rescuers
and Their Families at Walt Disney World Resort
Get a free Disney calendar from Snapfish when you enter vacation
sweepstakes
Disney Tackles Major Theme Park Problem: Lines
A Year of ‘Disney Dream Vacations’ Will Take Guests Over the
Horizon, Under the Sea and Beyond the Solar System
Disney Launches Magic of Healthy Living
Disney Guests Become Stars of Castle Show and TV Ads As Walt Disney World
and Disneyland ‘Let the Memories Begin’
Disney Parks Vacationers Can Post Disney Memories, Possibly Appear in
Disney Ads and More
Openings Grand at Sea and on Land: Disney Unwraps Magical, Memory-Making
Attractions, Cruises, Resorts, Tours
Disney Parks announcement: ‘Let the Memories Begin’ show to
feature guest photos
Disney contest: Take home a DS, see your fashion design online if you
win
Disney contest: Read with your child and enter to win a trip to Walt Disney
World
Disney Parks Announces Search for New Panelists To Take A Spot on Walt
Disney World Moms Panel
Disney, SeaWorld accident lawsuits face tough odds
Disney-created situation 'virtually certain' to end in crash, mother of
worker who died says
Disney, Universal report amusement park accidents
Disney Season Spring 2011: Disney’s Newest Ship, Pro Baseball, Millions
of Blooms, Magical Miles and Dreams of Teens
Surveys show Disney considering VIP and add-on theme park ticket options
for Walt Disney World and Disneyland
Team Disney reflecting pools drain away
Theme parks hope to strike gold with offerings aimed at
'ultra-affluent'
Disney worker admits stealing resort guests' credit-card numbers
Top U.S. official criticizes safety at theme parks, other venues
Florida back-to-school tax holiday returns this summer
Woman Injured When Disney Ferry, Boat Collide
OSHA releases photos from Disney monorail investigation
Child struck by Disney bus dies
Disney Bus Driver Charged In Crash
Boy, 5, originally thought unhurt, broke pelvis in Disney bus
crash
Hey Spring Breakers, what's new at the theme parks? - They're expecting
a 6-hour wait at Wizarding World of Harry Potter for the Forbidden Journey
ride!
Go on a treasure hunt at Disney with phone app
Fess Parker (Davy Crockett and Daniel Boone) has passed away at 85
- My brother and I both wore Davy Crockett outfits and coonskin hats as young
boys!
Disney denies fault in monorail crash
Tourism: Theme parks report half-dozen injuries in 4th quarter - Inside
story: The new Holiday Inn Downtown Disney opened its doors Feb. 12!
Tourism industry seeks again to reinstate parental waivers
Disney cleared of safety violations in death
Orlando's theme parks ending sluggish year on bright note
Orlando's theme parks ending sluggish year on bright note
Mother of monorail driver killed sues Disney
Disney Announces Name and Launches Web Site for New Family Destination
Resort on O‘ahu
Walt Disney Imagineering is very serious when it comes to play
testing
Rumors swirl about Disney's 'NextGen'
From a Splash of Floral Color to Splashing-Good Water Thrills, Summer
2010 Unwraps Vacation Fun at Walt Disney World Resort
Orlando's theme parks ending sluggish year on bright note
First Look: D23’s ‘Disney Undiscovered’ - a calendar
of Disney’s unrealized masterpieces for Disney fan club members
EXCLUSIVE: Disney Actually Is Developing a Lost Ride
Disney makes volunteering even more magical
More than a million people visited Disney free on their birthdays
Disney completes $4.24B purchase of Marvel
Orlando's theme parks ending sluggish year on bright note
Roy Disney dies at 79 after cancer bout
Monorail guide warned of hazard when trains backed up without a
spotter
Walt Disney World 2010: ‘Give a Day, Get a Disney Day’ Anchors
a Year of New Beginnings, Many Happy Returns
Disney's first African-American princess is star of special event
Disney monorail power outage strands riders near Magic Kingdom
Walt Disney World to become twin town of Swindon
German tourist makes false bomb threat at Disney
Despite Economic Times, Family Volunteering on the Rise
Disney Monorail Fatality Investigation Delayed
Disney's new Lincoln cyborg: the first Terminator? (video)
Disney ride wins top international award
Disney World Steps Up Fight Against H1N1
Mobile Magic Application Transforms Verizon Wireless Phones Into Electronic
Tour Guides to Navigate Disney Parks
Eight injuries reported at Disney World during third quarter
China Approves Disney Theme Park in Shanghai
The Mouse from Marceline: A Kansas Citian Visits the Walt Disney Family
Museum
Disney iPhone app makes photos the key to content
Walt Disney World to bring new monorail train into service
Disney Parks and NASA ‘Launch’ Buzz Lightyear Mission Patch
Design Challenge
Pooh rights belong to Disney, judge rules - and aren't we glad this
story is finally over after 18 years!
Engineers reviewing monorail after smoke, electrical shortage at
Disney
Amid slumping economy, Disney rethinks Adventures by Disney
At Disney World, renovating requires just the right touch of magic
Bomb scare leaves Disney guests scrambling
Disney: Suspicious device found on bus was old tire-pressure
monitor
Disney Parks and Resorts Chairman Jay Rasulo Unveils New Attractions and
Experiences at First D23 Expo
Disney Season Spring 2010: Walt Disney World Resort Showcases Pro Sports,
Dreams of Teens, Millions of Blooms and Magical Miles
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Chairman Jay Rasulo Unveils New Attractions
and Experiences at First D23 Expo
Disney D23 Expo: It's all about wooing the fans
Sex-assault case involving 12-year-old at Disney latest in string of attacks
reported at Orlando attractions
Fan club may get Disney scoops
Three different Disney on Ice shows slated for September in
Florida
Disney's Dreamers Academy with Steve Harvey Begins Looking for 2010
Class
Disney has famous new cast members: Spider-Man, Iron Man, X-Men
Mom In Disney World Kidnap Hoax Gets Nine to 23 Months
911 Response Time Questioned In Disney Death
Federal Probe Launched Into 3 Deadly Accidents at Disney World
Pope names Disney-area shrine a basilica - Donna and I attend Sunday
mass at this beautiful church when we're in town!
Third Disney employee dies in just over month
Investigation continues in Disney performer's death
Disney performer dies days after performance fall
Can anyone do Disney World in a day?
Disney monorail pilot's autopsy report released
Federal investigators now reviewing corporate records as part of Disney
World monorail probe
Three different Disney on Ice shows slated for September in
Florida
Remembering Walter Cronkite at Walt Disney World
Here's a search box to look up theme park personal injury lawsuits
Twelve hurt when 2 Disney buses crash
Mother of Disney monorail pilot expects to sue Walt Disney Parks
Monorail collision triggered by worker's failure to activate
switch
Disney reports 11 injuries during second quarter; all other parks report
none
Attorney blasts lack of oversight for rides at Disney, Universal and
SeaWorld
Busload of Disney tourists stops at Celebration hospital after complaints
of flu-like symptoms
Distraught driver of monorail train that hit Wuennenberg's releases statement
on incident
Ex-Pilot: Disney Monorail Boss Routinely Off Site
Disney places three monorail employees on paid leave in wake of deadly
crash
Disney's monorail procedures changed in years leading up to
accident
NTSB: Monorail pilot who died tried to back away from oncoming
train
Want a good park experience? Get in line - interesting article on theme
park queues that are fun to be in!
1,000 Immigrants Celebrate U.S. Citizenship in Star-Spangled Event Friday
Morning on Main Street, U.S.A. at Walt Disney World Resort
'Little Mermaid' to close on Aug. 30
Monorail trains collide at Walt Disney World; 1 dead
Botched attempt to switch train to another track may have caused fatal
Disney World monorail accident
Manta, Epcot restaurant, Portofino Bay nab Theme Park Insider
awards
Museum Celebrates Remarkable Life of Walt Disney
Disney World Gay Days protest letter - The first week in June is Gay
Week in Florida.
Reedy Creek Improvement District recently bought a vehicle designed
specifically to evacuate tourists from the resort's monorail in emergencies
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Walt Disney World Resort Now on the iPhone & iPod Touch
Disney's Florida parks report 6 injuries in 1st quarter of '09
Officials at airport, theme parks say they're monitoring swine flu
progress
A Museum to Show Walt Disney’s Human Side
Disney hatches an egg-cellent idea for kids
Making Disney World Easy For Everyone Although an interesting article,
they should have realized that Pleasure Island clubs are gone!
Trips, slips dominate theme-park lawsuits
Attention Passholders: Enter to win a piece of Walt Disney World
That's Just Dumb, Disney - a commentary on Disney's new fan club
D23
Disney Announces D23: The Official Community for Disney Fans Disney’s First Official Fan Organization Launches with New Quarterly Publication, Web Site, Fan Events and Collectibles Line First Quarterly Publication Features Exclusive Interviews with Tim Burton, Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens, as well as behind-the-scenes visit to Pixar Animation Studios Disney today announced the launch of D23 (www.Disney.com/D23), the first official community for Disney fans in the Company’s 85-year history. Through D23, fans will go backstage and behind closed doors to get the inside scoop from every part of Disney, while experiencing the nostalgia, adventure and fantasy of Disney as never before. "We have a fantastic legacy that started in 1923 and is based on timeless stories, beloved characters and unforgettable experiences, but it’s our fans that keep the spirit of Disney alive year after year, generation after generation," said Disney President and CEO Bob Iger at the Company’s annual shareholder’s meeting. "D23 is our way of saying ‘thank you’ and celebrating our fans, who bring the magic of Disney to life every day in every corner of the world." As a part of this new Disney fan experience, today also marks the launch of D23’s new quarterly publication, Disney twenty-three; the all-new D23 Web site at Disney.com/D23; and a new collectibles line, The Walt Disney Archives Collection, which was created specifically with D23 members in mind. D23 also will host special events for its members throughout the year, highlighted by the organization’s signature event, the D23 Expo, which will be held in Anaheim this September 10-13. A one-year D23 membership ($74.99) includes: * Disney twenty-three quarterly publication: A one-year subscription (four issues) to D23’s new collectible magazine filled with stunning photography, dazzling illustrations and the ultimate Disney insider perspective. This advertising-free keepsake is the all-access pass to discovering the magic of Disney’s past, present and future. * Membership Certificate and Card: The D23 membership card and suitable-for-framing member certificate – both specially created for D23’s Charter Year -- feature many of Disney’s most beloved characters. * Surprise Collectible Gift and Member Merchandise: Each member who joins D23 will receive an exclusive collectible gift from the new Walt Disney Archives Collection. This merchandise line was created specifically with D23 members in mind, and each piece is authorized by the Walt Disney Archives. D23 members will have exclusive or early access to a wide assortment of Walt Disney Archives Collection pieces. * D23 Expo and Member Special Events: The D23 Expo - to be held at the Anaheim Convention Center from September 10-13, 2009 -- will be "The Ultimate Disney Fan Experience," featuring incredible speakers, celebrity appearances, breathtaking exhibitions, interactive experiences, sneak peeks, film screenings, one-of-a-kind merchandise, and much more. All Disney fans are welcome, but D23 members will receive a discount on Expo admissions and early access to the show daily. D23 also offers unique members-only special event opportunities throughout the year. * Disney.com/D23: All fans can stay connected to Disney every day through D23’s new Web site, featuring up-to-the-minute Disney news, feature stories, event info and more, but only D23 members will receive regular email updates on special event and merchandise opportunities exclusive to them. Disney twenty-three quarterly publication Disney today launches its new quarterly publication Disney twenty-three, a hybrid entertainment and lifestyle magazine that is the all-access pass to discovering the magic of Disney’s past, present and future. Its name pays homage to 1923, the year The Walt Disney Company was founded. The premiere issue of Disney twenty-three includes exclusive features such as: * Interviews with Tim Burton, Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens * Inside look at the new Disney/Pixar animated film Up, featuring interviews with Director Pete Docter and Producer Jonas Rivera, concept and production art, and a look at the new animated short Partly Cloudy. * A rare look inside Pixar Animation Studios in Emeryville, California. Meet the Pixar team and learn the secrets behind the success of their films. * The doors open for two of the most exclusive, magical suites in the world: the Cinderella Castle Suite at Walt Disney World and the Disneyland Dream Suite overlooking New Orleans Square and the Rivers of America at the Disneyland Resort. Disney twenty-three’s regular featured departments include: * A Walk with Walt: A look back at the trials and triumphs of the man who made dreams come true and whose imagination started it all. * D Society: From gala movie premieres and grand openings to candid Disney moments and memories, D Society takes readers backstage and onto the red carpet. * PHOTOfiles: The legendary Walt Disney Archives Photo Library houses millions of Disney’s most cherished photographic memories, and the Archives team shares its Top 100, five in every issue. Let the countdown begin! * Where in D?: Try to identify where in the world of Disney each issue’s mystery photo was taken. * The Funny Pages: For the first time in decades, enjoy the vintage newspaper comic strips that helped make many of Disney’s most popular characters famous. * Making Magic: Crafts for children of all ages, inspired by Disney’s favorite stories and experiences. * Recipes from Disney’s most popular restaurants and eateries, past and present. Disney twenty-three subscriptions are available only by becoming a member of D23: The Official Community for Disney Fans. Individual issues of Disney twenty-three retail for $15.95 and are available exclusively at all U.S. Barnes & Noble booksellers, all domestic Disney Stores, Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney World, and Disneyshopping.com. DISNEY.COM/D23 The D23 site on Disney.com will serve as the premier online destination for Disney fans, highlighted by breaking Disney news, exclusive feature stories, blogs, historical retrospectives, a collectibles boutique, special event information, and other content. The D23 online experience includes News & Features, Walt Disney Archives, Disney twenty-three, Expo & Events, and Boutique23. Highlights include: NEWS & FEATURES * Late-breaking news, press releases, and photos of interest to fans from every part of Disney. * "Twilight Bark" - inspired by the Disney animated feature 101 Dalmatians - offers up the latest tidbits and news "bites" from all around the world of Disney. * Feature articles and interviews on current Disney topics from theme parks and animation to television and motion pictures, as well as historical retrospectives. * Official Disney Bloggers – Get regular updates on films in production at Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios, current Walt Disney Imagineering projects, and the Walt Disney Archives. WALT DISNEY ARCHIVES * "This Day in Disney" - A daily walk down memory lane. * "What’s Old Is News" - Go back in time and enjoy rare, vintage and classic articles, stories, interviews, press materials and other highlights from deep within the Disney Archives. * "Ask Dave" - Disney Legend and Chief Archivist Dave Smith answers your questions about Disney history. * "Archives Library" - helpful Disney reference tools including biographies, filmographies, award chronologies, Disney A to Z updates, historical profiles and other archival information. DISNEY TWENTY-THREE * The online home of Disney twenty-three, D23’s quarterly publication. * Expanded stories, interviews and imagery. * "D Society: Online Edition" - regularly updated photo gallery. * "The Funny Page: Daily Edition" - a delightful daily dose of vintage Disney comics that haven’t been seen outside the Disney Archives in decades. * "Making Magic" - An archive of the unique crafts featured in Disney twenty-three. * "Disney Dish" - Always be able to find your favorite recipes from Disney twenty-three. EXPO & EVENTS * "D23 Expo" - The official Web site for everything you need to know about "The Ultimate Disney Fan Experience" September 10–13, at the Anaheim Convention Center, including programming, show hours, celebrity appearances, keynote speakers, ticket information, vacation packages, and more. * "D23 Member Special Events" - Throughout the year, D23 hosts special events created just for its members. Members can find out which ones they want to attend and how to register. BOUTIQUE 23 * D23 merchandise and collectibles, including D23 member-only offerings from the Walt Disney Archives Collection * Hosted by Disneyshopping.com D23 membership D23 membership is not required to visit Disney.com/D23, but some merchandise and special event opportunities are exclusive to D23 members. Fans can join D23 at www.Disney.com/D23, all Disney Store locations within the United States, select shops at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort, and www.DisneyShopping.com/D23. About D23 The name “D23” pays homage to the wonder and excitement that began in 1923 when Walt Disney opened his fledgling studio in Hollywood. Through the years, Disney has captured the imagination of millions around the world, and, as requested by Disney fans everywhere, D23 gives them a greater, richer connection to the entire world of Disney by placing them in the middle of the magic. (Source: Press Release, 03/10/09)
Disney plans to go greener
Cheers to the 2009 Disney’s Dreamers Academy Graduating Class
Disney, Lego strike licensing deal
Disney Dreamers Academy teaches teens to reach for their dreams
Disney, along with the CPSC, is recalling Playhouse Disney "Handy Manny"
tool set
Muppet Mania arrives at the History Center in Downtown Orlando
4-Year-Old Girl Gets Free Trip To Disney Thanks To Troops In Iraq
How Are Santonio Holmes and Ben Roethlisberger Celebrating Their Super
Bowl Heroics? They're Going to Disney World!
Health Canada recalls Disney lipstick, lip gloss
Orlando-area theme parks rack up 9 injuries in quarter
Disney to install defribrillators at some of resort's thrill rides
Academy Award-Nominated Actress Angela Bassett Gives Her Best Disney Vacation
Tips to Other Moms
Disney settles lawsuit over Mission: Space
Walt Disney steps into the fashion arena with its Mickeys hidden
Water parks scramble to comply with new pool-safety law
Need Disney travel tips? Ask these moms
Atlanta's Theater of the Stars Indefinitely Postpones Tarzan
Orlando-area theme parks report 10 ride incidents during past 3
months
Long Island family receives trip to Walt Disney World through Make-A-Wish
Foundation.
"Disney makes family travel to Europe easy, fun."
Disney is changing the name of its proposed "Nightly Kingdom" - an
experience for well heeled visitors much like that at SeaWorld's Discovery
Cove - to "Disney's Jungle Trek" and downsizing the project to save money.
"Walt Disney World has limited its ban on employee guns at work to
the giant resort's main property only -- and with that move Friday received
the blessing of Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum."
"Adventures by Disney is designed to take families to places they
might be too timid to visit on their own - without loading on the
schmaltz."
"A heart attack at Wet 'n Wild and two broken ankles at other attractions
were among the serious ride incidents at Central Florida theme parks
this spring, according to state records released Tuesday.
"Former Walt Disney World security guard Edwin Sotomayor filed a lawsuit
Friday in state Circuit Court in Orlando, challenging Disney's ban on
employees bringing guns to work and seeking to get his job back." Disney Music Block Party Tour may be coming to a city near you. For showtimes, locations and ticket prices, see: http://www.disneymusicblockpartytour.com/.
"Throughout Walt Disney World, stage shows, parades and a few of the other
attractions offer American Sign Language Interpretation services,
at least once a week, for deaf and hearing-impaired visitors."
"[Walt Disney World] has declared that much of its sprawling property is
exempt from a new state law that allows Floridians with concealed-weapons
permits to keep firearms locked in their cars at work."
"Walt Disney World fired a security guard on Monday after he protested
the company's decision not to allow people with concealed weapons permits
to keep guns in their cars on Disney property."
"A 52-year-old construction worker injured in a June 13 accident at Disney's
All-Star Resort died Thursday night, officials at Walt Disney World
said Friday."
Jim Hill says that "WDW Entertainment and Food & Beverage are allegedly
thinking of using the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' characters to help get
[Discovery Island] re-opened."
Google Earth Presents Walt Disney World Resort in 3D: "Virtual visitors
to Walt Disney World now can fall from space into the Magic Kingdom. They
can fly around like Tinker Bell, looking in here or there, and then seeking
close-up pictures, descriptions or videos of attractions -- while never leaving
their computer." Visit http://earth.google.com/ for the required free software
download. See Press Release below.
"A woman from the Nicholson area accused of trying to bring a concealed
weapon into Walt Disney World in Florida had the charge dropped."
"Economic uncertainty and $4-a-gallon gasoline are not expected to dampen
one of the biggest annual tourism events in Orlando this week: the loosely
affiliated collection of parties, gatherings and expos aimed at international
gay and lesbian visitors."
"Disney fire crews [asses] fire safety frequently to reassure
tourists."
"Family wants more ride regulation [after their] teenager's feet [were]
severed last year after cables snapped on Kentucky Ride."
"In a pioneering partnership aiming to go online Tuesday, Google Earth
and Walt Disney Parks and Resorts will make it easy to take a virtual trip
to Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Animal Kingdom, Disney's Hollywood
Studios and 22 Disney hotels and resorts."
"A special-effects entrepreneur from Alabama has come up with a way to fill
the sky with foamy clouds as big as 4 feet across and shaped like corporate
logos - Flogos, as he calls them." Disney is going to send Mickey shaped
clouds into the sky over the Walt Disney World resort next month.
"A third suspect has been arrested in connection with a theft from an
armored vehicle at the Grand Floridian resort at Walt Disney World."
"For families planning an upscale vacation, amusement parks don't generally
top the list. But Disney delivers the luxury goods." Article includes
a slideshow highlighting deluxe activities at WDW.
"Bird-watching and fishing are unexpected and lesser-known attractions
at Walt Disney World, but they can delight as much as a twirl in a teacup,
a wild ride down an Everest look-alike or a face-to-ears encounter with Mickey
Mouse."
"The woman convicted earlier this month of battering a Clermont mother at
Disney World last year was sentenced to 90 days in jail Wednesday,
after the judge said he was impressed by the remorse she showed at the
hearing."
"Theme park operator Six Flags Inc. is aiming to become an entertainment
company with its own characters to entice thrill-seekers to its parks
much like The Walt Disney Co., its chief executive said Tuesday."
For the latest list of injuries reported at Walt Disney World and other Florida
theme parks, see:
"An Alabama grandmother was found guilty of battery Friday after being
accused of attacking another woman on a ride at Disney World. The jury returned
a not-guilty verdict for a second charge."
"Luck and a bit of grandmotherly advice catapulted a Eustis teenager from
an Epcot ride to an around-the-world tour of all 11 Disney theme
parks."
"Three-story mansions and hundreds of other homes -- most valued at
millions of dollars apiece -- would be built along the banks of Walt Disney
World canals and sold to private individuals in a project under review by
Orange County." The community would be built on Disney's Eagle Pines Golf
Course and would incorporate the Osprey Ridge Golf Course into the
development.
"Even today, more than three decades after it was first diagnosed and just
days after two new cases surfaced at an Orlando-area hotel, Legionnaires'
disease remains a growing and, some say, misunderstood and misdiagnosed
illness."
See this article for tips on enjoying Walt Disney World as an
adult:
"Plans to build a Disneyland theme park in Shanghai are awaiting approval
from Chinese authorities, the state-run Shanghai Securities News reported
Friday, citing unnamed sources."
"One of the Walt Disney World visitors who was on the truck that caught fire
at Disney's Animal Kingdom on Sunday wrote to say she and her party
considered the incident to be a lot scarier than this blog or articles in
the Orlando Sentinel had earlier reported."
"'Disney's Night Kingdom" is the Mouse's long overdue response to
SeaWorld's Discovery Cove... Current plans call for this niche park to officially
throw open its doors in October of 2011, just in time for the start of Walt
Disney World's 40th anniversary celebration." Cost: $250-$300 per person,
including gourmet meal and nonalcoholic beverages.
WDWcelebrations.com is planning to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Disney's
Animal Kingdom theme park April 22.
Disney still has problems controlling labor standards in factories in
China.
"For the next round of attractions coming to Orlando --SeaWorld's
new water park, Aquatica, due this spring; Walt Disney World's next big ride,
Toy Story Mania, due this summer; and Universal Orlando's new attractions
area, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, due next year -- theme park executives
are not offering many details. But they are setting up high expectations."
"A widow from New York has sued Disney Cruse Line in federal court, blaming
the company for her husband’s death from injuries he suffered
during a Mediterranean cruise last summer."
For new photos by Annie Leibovitz for Disney's Dream Portrait Series, see:
The theme parks have filed their final quarter injury reports for
2007 and among them was an injury involving a woman who broke her back on
Universal Studios' Revenge of the Mummy ride.
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