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May- 2015 -7 May
Kali River Rapids Rescue
12 people were rescued from the Kali River Rapids ride in Animal Kingdom, According to The Orlando Sentinel. Firefighters from the Reedy Creek Emergency Services were called to Animal Kingdom park today to assist after 12 people were stuck on a halted ride. The guest were passengers on the Kali River Rapids attraction at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, said Bo Jones, assistant fire chief for Reedy Creek.
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4 May
Disney Announces New and Expanded Vacation Experiences Around The World!
Recently, Lynn Clark, President of Travel Agency Sales and National Accounts for Walt Disney Parks & Resorts revealed the best ways to celebrate this summer at Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney World, Disney Cruise Line, Adventures by Disney and Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa, in Hawaii. Here are just some of the wonderful experiences in store for Disney enthusiasts beginning this summer across Disney
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Apr- 2015 -27 April
Disney Announces FREE Dining!
Exciting news! Disney has just released FREE DINING to the general public! See details below. When you stay at a select Disney Moderate Resort, Disney Deluxe Resort or Disney Deluxe Villa Resort, you get the Disney Dining Plan with a variety of delicious dining options! When you stay at a select Disney Value Resort, you get the Quick-Service Dining Plan that allows you to grab yummy treats on the
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12 April
Fatal Crash At Richard Petty Driving Experience – Walt Disney World
Very sad news from the Richard Petty Driving Experience at Walt Disney World. Around 3:30pm today, a 36-year-old man, riding as a passenger in a Lamborghini, was killed Sunday after the car crashed into the guardrail at the Richard Petty Driving Experience in Walt Disney World. The driver of the car “failed to maneuver the vehicle through the course,” said Sgt. Kim Montes, of the Flori
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1 April
Disney Announces Their Plans For Hollywood Studios
At this year's Annual Meeting Of Disney Shareholders in SanFrancisco, CEO Bob Iger mistakenly spilled the beans on a Disney secret, that Hollywood Studios was getting re-themed. As shockwaves rippled throughout the Disney fan community these last weeks, we've all wondered what's in store for this vibrant park. We've finally gotten the inside scoop regarding Disney's plans and while some have specu
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Mar- 2015 -30 March
HAVE YOU HEARD? Baby Rhino Born At Disney World Resort
It's A Girl! A baby rhino calf was born at Animal Kingdom in Walt Disney World Resort in FL in late February, the second calf to be born in 2015 at the Disney Park. The Association of Zoos and Aquariums Species Survival Plan has overseen the birth of 10 white rhinos at Animal Kingdom. The newborn and her mother Khebi will be joining join the rest of the herd on the Kilimanjaro Safaris savanna in t
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19 March
Huge Sale On Rooms at Disney Resorts For Summer
Just Released! HUGE Summer Savings on Disney Resort Rooms!! This offer is for Disney Visa Card Holders Only. Save up to 30% on your stay June 16 to August 27, 2015. Want to save big this summer and savor the magic at Disney at the same time? Now you can with this limited time offer at select Disney World Resort hotels. Room rates vary by date and resort chosen. up to 30%. Limited availability R
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16 March
“Be Our Guest” Opens For Breakfast
According to the Disney Parks Blog Be Our Guest Restaurant will start testing breakfast service on March 20. The breakfast will begin testing a prix fixe breakfast from 8-10 a.m. daily through June 18. Quoting from the blog: The fast casual breakfast menu has a decidedly French touch; each meal begins with a pastry basket for sharing. Your entrée options include assorted cured meat and cheese serv
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12 March
‘Slip Of The Tongue’ by Disney CEO Bob Iger Reveals BIG Secret
Today during Disney's Annual Meeting Of Shareholders in SanFrancisco, CEO Bob Iger mistakenly spilled the beans on a Disney secret. Apparently a little kid asked Mr. Iger if they were planning on renaming Hollywood Studios. Iger replied “No… Well we are doing a lot of work there that may result in a name change, wait we haven’t announced that yet have we? Can we announce that? Ok how about this, w
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11 March
24-Hour Party Kicks Off “Coolest Summer Ever” at Walt Disney World Resort.
As reported on Disney Park Blog Olaf and a Giant Sand Castle in the Snow Announces 24-Hour Party, ‘Coolest Summer Ever’ at Walt Disney World Resort As you may have seen on ABC-TV’s “Good Morning America,” we shared some true Disney magic in winter-weary Boston by creating a warm summer scene, inspired by Olaf’s “In Summer” dream, to officially announce that the “Coolest Summer Ever” is coming to t
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