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Jul- 2015 -10 July
Alleged Serial Disney “Dine-And-Dasher” Arrested
WKMG in Orlando is reporting that Orange County Police have arrested a serial dine-and-dasher at the Contemporary Resort in Walt Disney World in Florida. The man’s name is Jerry Moody and he is 51 years old. The police report states that he “preys on the tourist areas.” He was arrested after attempting to skip out on a $90 bar bill at The Wave Restaurant at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. Just
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Jun- 2015 -30 June
DisneyQuest will be closing within a year to make way for the new “NBA Experience”.
DisneyQuest at Walt Disney World will be closing to make way for the new “NBA Experience” As reported by the Orlando Sentinel Officials confirm DisneyQuest at Downtown Disney will close in 2016 to make way for the new “NBA Experience” attraction that will include a restaurant and store. [google_ad_atf]DisneyQuest a 100,000-square-foot indoor entertainment center with video and virtual
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26 June
Selfie Sticks will be banned at Walt Disney World and Disneyland starting June 30 2015.
There has been a lot of discussion these last few weeks about “selfie” stick use in Disney parks and today Disney has finally spoken. Starting June 30, 2015 selfie sticks will not be permitted inside the Walt Disney parks. Guest relations cast members will be on hand to store the selfie sticks during the day. [google_ad_atf] This policy will extend to Disneyland Paris and Hong Kong sta
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15 June
Coming Soon To Disney World Resort!
As you might already know, Downtown Disney has begun a multi-year metamorphosis into Disney Springs, a preeminent shopping, dining and entertainment spot at Disney World Resort in Florida. Recently, Disney announced the addition of several new retail and dining experiences! In usual Disney style, each new addition to this thriving Disney Destination is more impressive than the last! The first in o
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9 June
Walt Disney World’s Newest Ride Will Be … “Frozen Ever After”
As reported by mynews13.com and the Wall Street Journal We can now get a first look at Walt Disney World's soon to be built ride “Frozen Ever After”. This ride will be will be located in the Norway pavilion at Epcot was published late Monday in a Wall Street Journal exclusive, revealing a snow-filled boat ride scene starring Elsa in her ice palace singing what could only be “Let
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May- 2015 -21 May
Big Changes Coming To Cinderella’s Castle at Walt Disney World!
[google_ad_atf] The Disney Parks Blog announced today an expansion of sorts to Cinderella’s Castle in The Magic Kingdom. Here is a first look at another milestone for the area – the addition of new turrets that flank Cinderella Castle. The turrets extend the castle’s royal look across the front of the area. Other changes such as new pathways, gardens, and fireworks viewing areas have been previous
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7 May
Kali River Rapids Rescue
12 people were rescued from the Kali River Rapids ride in Animal Kingdom, According to The Orlando Sentinel. [google_ad_atf]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 f
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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. [google_ad_atf]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
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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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