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Disney to Lay Off 4,000 More at California, Florida Parks
The Walt Disney Co. announced plans to lay off 4,000 more workers in its theme parks division in California and Florida due to the COVID-19 pandemic’s effect on the industry
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Brightline Announces Plan Connecting Miami to Walt Disney World Stop
Residents of South Florida looking for a way to take the family to Walt Disney World may soon have another route that doesn’t involve filling up the car and hopping on Florida’s Turnpike. The high speed rail announced Monday it has reached an agreement to build a stop at Disney Springs, an entertainment and dining area of the resort....
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Virus Still Throwing Theme Park Attendance for a Loop
U.S. theme parks are still finding it tough to bring back guests this summer despite the wide number of safety measures they’ve put in place
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Practices Begin at Disney, as Teams Begin Restart Routines
Full-scale practices inside the NBA bubble at the Disney complex have started.
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Disney World Suspends College Internship Program Amid Pandemic
Walt Disney World says it’s suspending the Disney College Program indefinitely amid the continuing coronavirus pandemic
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Disney World Restaurant, Entertainment Complex to Reopen
Walt Disney World plans to reopen its restaurant and entertainment area later this month, though the theme parks and hotels will remain closed
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Florida Man Arrested on Molestation Charge at Disney World
Florida authorities say a man has been arrested at a Walt Disney World Resort park after two minors accused him of touching them inappropriately.
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Floridians Hope Dorian's Economic Impact Will Be Temporary
Hurricane Dorian is losing strength as it churns closer to the Florida coast, and that’s bringing some cautious relief to the state’s big tourism industry.
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Man Arrested for Allegedly Trying to Enter Disney World With Handgun
Officials say Terry Bruce was stopped by security for a routine bag check entering the Magic Kingdom, where security found a 9mm handgun and two loaded magazines, immediately notifying authorities.
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Disneyland Releases Photo of the Millennium Falcon at the Upcoming Star Wars Attraction
Disney Parks released the first official photo of the Millennium Falcon, one of two major attractions that will be part of the forthcoming Star Wars Land. The Star Wars-themed addition, called Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, will open in the summer of 2019 at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California, and at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida, in the fall...
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Where to Save (And Splurge) When Going to Disney
It’s no surprise that Walt Disney World Resort is the most visited theme park in the world. In 2017, nearly 20.5 million people visited the Magic Kingdom. If you add in the three other parks (Epcot, Animal Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, all four of which get a combined annual attendance of 56 million people), not to mention the waterparks, hotels and...
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Disney Details New ‘Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge' Attractions
“Star Wars” fans will soon be able to pilot the Millennium Falcon and face off against Kylo Ren in battle.
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Disney Workers Approve New Contract Raising Minimum Wage
Thousands of Walt Disney World workers on Thursday overwhelmingly approved a new contract that increases the starting minimum wage to $15 an hour over the next three years.
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Walt Disney World Cast Member Killed in Industrial Accident Identified
Orange County Sheriff’s spokeswoman Ingrid Tejada-Monforte says Juan Alberto Ojeda was pronounced dead at the scene on Monday near the Pop Century Resort
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Highly Anticipated ‘Toy Story Land' to Open at Disney on Saturday
One of Walt Disney World Resort’s most highly anticipated attractions is about to open its doors to the public. The new Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios will allow people to see what it’s like to be a toy. Guests will be surrounded by giant building blocks, Tinkertoys, board game pieces, and even a giant roller coaster...
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Get There Quicker With Brightline
President Patrick Goddard sat down with Jen to talk about South Florida’s new way to get you across the area quicker and with more comfort.
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Davie to Place Warning Signs Near Public Bodies of Water After Deadly Gator Attack
The signs will warn of such hazards as alligators, snakes and more to go along with a public information campaign designed to remind residents and visitors to stay safe.
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Disney Says Star Wars Lands Will Open in Summer, Fall 2019
Disney says its much-anticipated new Star Wars lands will open in California next summer and in Florida in late fall 2019.