Disney has made the decision to cancel a major construction project in Orlando, Florida, which would have involved building a nearly $1 billion office complex called the Lake Nona Town Center. The development would have brought over 2,000 jobs to the region, with an average salary of $120,000 per year. …
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Florida Teacher Under Investigation By State Board Of Education After Showing Disney’s ‘Strange World’ In Class
A Florida teacher is under investigation after showing a Disney movie featuring a gay character to her fifth-grade students. Jenna Barbee, a first-year teacher at the Winding Waters school, showed Disney’s Strange World to students after a morning of exams. She explained in a TikTok video that the film tied into her …
Read More »DeSantis-Backed Board Counter-Suing Disney as Part of Ongoing Fight Between Florida Governor and Theme Park
The Desantis-backed board that governs much of Walt Disney World’s voted to sue the theme park after the entertainment ain’t filed a lawsuit alleging “government retaliation” last week. “Disney sued us, we have no choice now but to respond,” Martin Garcia, chair of the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District, said. …
Read More »Disney Files Lawsuit Against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Alleging ‘Government Retaliation’
The happiest place on Earth ain’t so happy with its governor. Wednesday, the Walt Disney Company sued Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, accusing him of waging a “relentless campaign to weaponize government power” against the company. The move escalates the feud between the Republican and entertainment giant whose fight began in …
Read More »45-Foot Animitronic Dragon Catches Fire During Disneyland’s ‘Fantasmic!’ Light Show [Video]
Maleficent’s Dragon is a favorite in the Disney parks parades, but something went wrong during a Saturday night appearance in “Fantasmic!” at Disneyland. Several videos posted to social media show the dragon completely engulfed in flames. Video shows the 45-foot dragon’s head burst into flames on Tom Sawyers Island during the light …
Read More »Disneyland Launches Its First “Pride Nite” Event To Celebrate The LGBTQIA+ Community
Disneyland is organizing its inaugural “Pride Nite” event, to highlight the LGBTQIA+ community and those who support them. Earlier this week, Disney revealed that its launching a “Pride Nite” event that’ll take place on June 13 and June 15th in Anaheim, California. The special occasion will begin promptly at 6:00 …
Read More »Walt Disney World Announces Return Of Annual Passes
Good news for Walt Disney World’s die-hard fans — the theme park giant announced that sales would resume on annual passes. New passes have not been available since the company hit pause during the pandemic. Disney announced Thursday that sales would resume on April 20 for the Incredi-Pass, Pirate Pass, and Sorcerer Pass. Only one pass …
Read More »Dwayne Johnson Announces Live-Action ‘Moana’ Is In The Works At Disney
Moana is going live! The Disney animated movie premiered in 2016 and has been a hit ever since. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, who famously played Maui, announced the upcoming project on Monday at the company shareholder meeting. “Deeply humbled to announce we’re bringing the beautiful story of MOANA to the live-action …
Read More »Disney Announces One Of Its First Restaurants To Open Will Shut Down Permanently In Two Weeks
In two weeks, a restaurant located in the center of Downtown Disney in Anaheim, California, which was one of the first ones to open, will permanently shut down. The Catal Restaurant and its well-known Uva Bar, located at the Disneyland resort’s outdoor shopping center, which has been a part of …
Read More »Questlove to Direct and Produce Live Action Remake of Disney’s ‘The Aristocats’
It was announced on Monday that Questlove is set to direct the live-action reimagining of the 1970’s Disney film, The Aristocats. According to Deadline, The Roots band member will oversee the music for the movie in addition to executive producing and directing. Questlove shared the news on Instagram in a …
Read More »Disneyland Confirms Splash Mountain To Close, However Date is TBD
Splash Mountain Disneyland is set to undergo a transformation and later reopen as Tiana’s Bayou. While no official closure date has been determined, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is set to open sometime in 2024. The retheme will be based on the 2009 Disney film “Princess and the Frog.” “An exciting refresh is …
Read More »Unions Reach Tentative Deal With Disney World To Raise Minimum Wage To $18
Unions representing Walt Disney World workers reached a tentative agreement with the company that sees workers receiving a $3-an-hour raise by the end of the year. That takes the starting minimum wage at the company from $15 to $18. After rejecting an earlier offer that would give them an initial $1-an-hour raise, …
Read More »New Lawsuit Claims Guest Bit Into Glass While Dining At Disney World
Dining during a Walt Disney World vacation is supposed to be a magical extra, but that was not the case for one guest. A recently filed lawsuit alleges a guest was injured by biting into glass found hidden in eggs. The guest, Mary Brumbaugh, claims she was eating breakfast at Cinderella’s Royal Table in 2019 …
Read More »Disney Unveils Human-Like Robot Technology At SXSW [Video]
Disney unveiled new robot technology during the Creating Happiness: The Art & Science of Disney Parks Storytelling at SXSW on Friday. While Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products Chairman Josh D’Amaro spoke to a couple of Imagineers, the new robot peaked out from a wooden box sitting on the stage. The robot tumbles out of the …
Read More »Disney Parks’ Famous Dole Whip Coming To Grocery Stores
You’ll soon be able to purchase Dole Whip in the freezer section at your local grocery store. The treat has been a staple at Disney Parks, making consumers want more even went they aren’t at the magical-themed amusement park. Dole announced the fruit-based company would be selling Dole Whips in-store. …
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