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Jan- 2023 -9 January
Disney World Fire Department Supports State Takeover of Reedy Creek
The Reedy Creek Improvement District’s fire department has officially come out in support of the Florida State Government’s ongoing decision to pursue legislation that would effectively end Disney World’s self-governance within the district’s boundaries and appoint local state-level officials to oversee the area. According to the Orlando Sentinel, the union representing Walt Disney World’s firemen
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9 January
Resellers Physically Intimidate Other Disney Customers
The people known as “resellers” have always been a thorn in the side of businesses, but Walt Disney World Resort fans are particularly irritated by resellers since Disney merchandise is a common target for reselling (or, in some recent cases, outright copying). Now, resellers seem to be even more prickly than usual — perhaps because Walt Disney World Resort has started to crack d
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9 January
Bring Home the Disney Parks With Disney’s Latest Offering
Disney has a treat for fans, allowing them to bring some part of the Disney Parks experience home in the form of “Hey Disney.” There are many ways Guests can take home the Parks experience. The obvious ones, of course, include merchandise, photos, and irreplaceable memories. But along with this, one of the best experiences is to find little easter eggs and pleasant surprises of the Dis
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9 January
Video: Brightline Unveils New Station at Orlando Airport
Florida’s new high-speed rail line is rolling closer to opening its new station at Orlando International Airport. While the connection to and from the Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort is still farther away, the dream of having a high-speed luxurious rain line connecting visitors in Orlando to Miami and the rest of South Florida is drawing near, with operations still expected to begin
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9 January
Bob Iger Antagonizes Employees After Company-Wide Announcement
Many Walt Disney World Resort or Disneyland Resort enthusiasts have been thrilled about the return of former (and now current) Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger and the removal of now-former Disney CEO Bob Chapek — but after CEO Bob Iger's most recent announcement to Disney employees, the returning CEO's warm welcome from his co-workers might now be a bit more chilly. The Walt Disney Company
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7 January
Disney Princesses Get Surprising ‘Barbie’ Upgrades From Mattel
Barbie has been the talk of the town lately — at least, the new movie about Barbie has — but last year, the original Barbie dolls were also a hot topic for a big reason. Mattel, the doll and toy company that was famous for making Barbie dolls, finally reclaimed its rights to Disney Barbie dolls after the doll and toy company Hasbro had taken the Disney princess brand rights for several
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6 January
Copycats Replace Resellers As Threat To Disney
Almost any fan of Disney merchandise will be familiar with the concept of resellers. Resellers are people who, essentially, stock up on limited-edition or hard-to-find commemorative memorabilia or merchandise from Disney events in order to sell them at high markups online later. Stopping resellers in their tracks is tricky business, and many Disney fans grow irate at the mere mention of them ̵
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6 January
Flying to Disney in 2023? This Airline is Offering “Free” WiFi
Flying to and from your favorite Disney Theme Parks and Resorts is about to get a slight improvement. Delta Airlines, one of the world’s largest carriers and one of the most popular choices for Walt Disney World vacation-bound families heading to Orlando International Airport in Central Florida, announced that it would begin offering free Wi-Fi on most of its planes as early as February 1, 2023. C
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6 January
Disney Put on Notice: Florida Lawmakers to Likely Take Control of Reedy Creek District
Just a few days after Ron DeSantis was inaugurated for his second term as Governor of Florida, a notice was posted to the Osceola County website stating that legislation would be put forward that would allow local Florida lawmakers to take over management of The Walt Disney Company’s Reedy Creek Improvement District. Related: ‘They Do Not Control This State’ – DeSantis Puts Disney in Its Place Thi
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5 January
Report Predicts Disney Will Venture Into the Metaverse
As the Walt Disney Company turns 100 this year, a new report predicts its success will hinge on its play within the metaverse. The Walt Disney Company has had a rough few years. With the pandemic causing the world, and Disney Parks to shut their doors and consequently reopen to a host of issues, it hasn't been the smoothest of journeys for the entertainment giant. However, this year the Mouse Hous
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