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Find your car in Dory 445: Disney renames Epcot parking lot sections for characters

ORLANDO, Fla. — Say farewell to Journey, Amaze, Imagine, Discover, Create, Explore and Wonder. Walt Disney World is changing the names of Epcot’s parking lot sections from those words to the names of characters seen in films, mostly animated ones.

Orlando Sentinel

Disney, Universal report heart issues, falls on attractions

Visitors at Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando suffered heart issues, a seizure and falls while on rides at the theme parks, the state’s quarterly injury report revealed Tuesday.

Orlando Sentinel

Disney World to tweak park reservations for annual passholders, allow impromptu visits after 2 p.m.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Walt Disney World will relax — but not eliminate — its requirement for park reservations for its annual passholders in the coming months, the company has announced.

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Disney sets dates for ‘Happily Ever After’ return, ‘Harmonious’ farewell

ORLANDO, Calif. — Walt Disney World has announced the return date of “Happily Ever After” fireworks show at Magic Kingdom and revealed an update on its nighttime spectacular plans for Epcot.

Orlando Sentinel

'Don't Say Gay' feud advances with new proposed legislation

Florida lawmakers say they will move to increase state control of Walt Disney World’s private government

The Independent UK

Disneyland issues ‘Courtesy’ warning after increase in fights at Disney theme parks

Disneyland has followed the lead of Walt Disney World in issuing a new “Courtesy” warning after a string of fights, brawls and screaming matches in recent months have damaged the family-friendly reputation of Disney’s theme parks in Anaheim and Florida.

The Orange County Register

Walt Disney World faces backlash for tweeting ‘1939 was a vibe’ after people point out what happened that year

‘Are we sure 1939 was a vibe???’ one person replied

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Key Florida lawmaker says DeSantis won’t back down on Disney. But signs point to truce

MIAMI — The sponsor of the bill to repeal Walt Disney World’s special taxing district denied reports that legislators are planning to “reverse course” and suggested that while a compromise is possible, it could still dramatically dismember the special privileges the company has held for 55 years.

Miami Herald

Is Florida Giving Up Its Fight Against 'Woke' Disney?

Lawmakers are reportedly planning to undo legislation that would have revoked Disney's special tax and governance status.

Reason

Bob Iger's tallest order at Disney: preparing his own replacement

Bob Iger faces daunting challenges in his return to lead the Walt Disney Co. What to do about ESPN? How to make Disney+ profitable? Preserving fan loyalty at Disneyland and Walt Disney World. Navigating a possible recession.

Los Angeles Times

‘Strange World’ animator inspired by Disney World attraction

ORLANDO, Fla. — Like many kids who grew up in Central Florida, Michael Woodside had an annual pass to Walt Disney World. But little did he know that his family’s frequent visits to the theme parks would lead him out of this galaxy and to a “Strange World” as part…

Orlando Sentinel

Will Disney layoffs, hiring freeze affect Disney World?

Layoffs and a hiring freeze are coming within the Walt Disney Co. soon, according to a memo from Disney CEO Bob Chapek, but it is unclear if Walt Disney World will be affected by the cutbacks.

Orlando Sentinel

Disney World, Universal and SeaWorld shut down early for Tropical Storm Nicole

ORLANDO, Fla. — Walt Disney World is closing its theme parks in phases for Tropical Storm Nicole starting Wednesday, and the resort was closing some hotels Wednesday afternoon ahead of the storm’s local arrival.

Orlando Sentinel

Disney, other tourism workers need $18 minimum wage, report says

ORLANDO, Fla. — Orlando’s tourism workers, long among the lowest paid in the region’s economy, must earn at least $18 per hour to meet basic needs, a hospitality industry union argues in a report released Thursday.

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Disney sets dates for Epcot arts fest, puts more Figment in the mix

ORLANDO, Fla. — Walt Disney World has set the dates for the 2023 Epcot International Festival of the Arts and hinted at two new food options, including one that features the Figment character.

Tribune News Service

A fierce fight for Charlie Crist and Ron DeSantis in their only governor’s race debate

Ron DeSantis and Charlie Crist got personal in their lone gubernatorial debate on Monday, with DeSantis deflecting inquiries about a run for president with insults and Crist questioning DeSantis’ basic decency.

Daily Mirror

Widow unable to scatter husband's ashes after luggage left behind at airport

Joyce Jackson was flying to Florida to leave the belongings at the favourite holiday destination of her and her late husband, the Caribbean Beach Resort at Walt Disney World

Wales Online

Airport blunder sees ashes of widow's late husband left behind

Joyce Jackson didn't get her luggage when she landed in Florida to bury Gordan's ashes there

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Orlando Sentinel

Disney World passholders sue over reservation system

Two anonymous Walt Disney World passholders sued Walt Disney Parks & Resorts this week, claiming the resort breached its contract with annual passholders by maintaining its Park Pass reservation system.

Orlando Sentinel

Disney: Rare opaki born at Animal Kingdom Lodge

ORLANDO, Fla. -- Walt Disney World says a baby opaki was born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge this summer. The newborn, which arrived July 17, has been named Beni.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Mom who faked her own kidnapping and went to Disney World is now facing fraud charges

PHILADELPHIA — A former Bucks County woman who sparked national outrage 13 years ago by falsely claiming she had been kidnapped when she had actually gone to Walt Disney World, is back in trouble with the law.

The Independent UK

Storm-battered Florida businesses face arduous rebuilding

Hotels, restaurants and other businesses along Florida's southwest coast face a long rebuilding process after Hurricane Ian

Miami Herald

Is Disney World and Cinderella’s Castle storm-proof? What we know as Ian crosses Florida

MIAMI — Ian is crossing the state Thursday, making its way through Central Florida before exiting through the east coast.

Miami Herald

Is Disney World open? What about the resorts and restaurants? Ian brings some changes

Like the Waffle House, Walt Disney World rarely closes.

The Independent UK

Video showing Disney visitors hiding child in stroller to avoid paying admission sparks debate

“Been there done that,” one viewer admitted on the now-viral TikTok

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