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Walt Disney World Resort Update Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 2:09AMAl Weiss retiring | Pyrotechnics to light the sky on the Fourth of July | Food & Wine reservations open August 16 | Candlelight Processional narrators announced | Disney Gospel Choir Fest returns for a second year | and more.
Business Briefs for June 17 Thursday, June 16, 2011 @ 11:00PMBusch Gardens Tampa Bay among top parks
The Hackett Group’s 21st Best Practices Conference Focuses on “Accelerating Global Growth” Monday, May 23, 2011 @ 8:41AMATLANTA & LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Hackett Group’s 21st Best Practices Conference Focuses on “Accelerating Global Growth”
The Hackett Groups 21st Best Practices Conference Focuses on "Accelerating Global Growth Monday, May 23, 2011 @ 8:39AMIn todays business environment, globalization has become a driving force and source for generating growth. How companies are responding to the increased ...
2’injuries reported last quarter on Universal’s Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey ride Monday, May 23, 2011 @ 8:09AMORLANDO, Fla. — Officials say the first significant injuries from Universal Orlando’s Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey ride have been reported. The theme park’s report to state regulators listed two injuries between Jan. 1 and March 31, according to the Orlando Sentinel. A 60-year-old man suffered a brief loss of consciousness and a 57-year-old man had chest pains while riding on the ...
Disney 2Q profit misses estimates on ’Mars,’ quake Wednesday, May 11, 2011 @ 1:45AMThe Walt Disney Co. on Tuesday reported lower-than-expected net income and revenue for the second quarter, due to the poor box-office performance of “Mars Needs Moms” and the temporary closure of theme parks in Japan from the earthquake and tsunami.
Walt Disney Co. net income down to $942 million Wednesday, May 11, 2011 @ 1:06AMRevenue at Disney's media networks increased 12% to $4.32 billion, buoyed by advertising and affiliate revenue at cable networks.
Walt Disney World Resort Update Monday, April 25, 2011 @ 2:08AMBrazil coming to World Showcase? | New Passholder discounts | Pixar Studios to celebrate 25th anniversary at Epcot | Tables in Wonderland events | Star Tours passports, new merchandise coming | and more!
John Hench and the Language of Vision Wednesday, April 20, 2011 @ 2:08AMJim passes on words of wisdom from the Imagineer when it came to Disney traditions.
Kelowna, BC's Disney Online Studios One of Canada's Best Places to Work Tuesday, April 12, 2011 @ 9:28AMStudio that produces Club Penguin named in top 25 on list of country's top 100 employers
Kelowna, BC's Disney Online Studios One of Canada's Best Places to Work Tuesday, April 12, 2011 @ 9:16AMKELOWNA, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(Marketwire - 04/12/11) - It may be no surprise to the people who work there, but the Kelowna, BC-based organization that turned colorful, animated penguins into an international Internet sensation is now officially one of the best places to work in Canada. The Great Place to Work Institute selected Disney Online Studios Canada, which produces the award-winning ...
A sea change at Mall of America Friday, March 4, 2011 @ 10:22PMThe Mall of America's aquarium is becoming 'Sea Life Minnesota' with more animals after a two-year makeover.
Top Disney exec in Orlando files for divorce Tuesday, March 1, 2011 @ 5:20PMA top Disney executive and longtime community leader is splitting from his wife of 34 years.
Theme park ticket bust: 5 arrested in Osceola | Get news alerts Tuesday, March 1, 2011 @ 3:48PMKISSIMMEE – Five workers face charges of illegally selling multi-day passes to Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando and SeaWorld Orlando, according to the Osceola County Sheriff's Office.
Proposed Orlando Thrill Park may be too loud, experts say Monday, February 21, 2011 @ 10:04PMDespite scream-inducing roller coasters and an estimated daily attendance of 19,200 people, a thrill-ride park proposed for the north end of International Drive wouldn't snarl local traffic or exceed a specified noise level in nearby residential areas, according to experts hired by the developers.
Different ‘schools’ of thought for Greater Clark Monday, February 21, 2011 @ 7:17PMThe contentious decision to send Steve Cook and Connie Pavey to PowerSchool University next week comes after the board failed to pass the same resolution at its last meeting earlier this month.
Florida lawmakers target bogus pizza fliers in hotels Tuesday, January 25, 2011 @ 11:16AMUrged on by Walt Disney World and the rest of Orlando’s hotel industry, Florida lawmakers are looking to crack down on people who hand out bogus pizza fliers in hotels. More here: House subcommittee approves bill to crack down on certain handbills distributed at Florida hotels
U.D. woman to get day in court in Donald Duck groping claim Monday, January 10, 2011 @ 1:17PMAn Upper Darby woman who claims Donald Duck groped her at Disney's Epcot theme park can have her day in court, a federal judge has ruled.
Groping lawsuit against Disney upheld Tuesday, January 4, 2011 @ 5:07AMA woman who claims Donald Duck groped her at Disney's Epcot theme park can have her day in court, a judge has ruled.
Groping suit against Donald Duck upheld Monday, January 3, 2011 @ 5:16PMA woman who claims Donald Duck groped her at Disney's Epcot theme park in Florida will have her day in court.A federal judge in Philadelphia says Disney must defend April Magolon's post-traumatic stress lawsuit.The 27-year-old...
Readers Speak Out on the Parenting Panel Thursday, December 30, 2010 @ 2:09AMReflecting on some of our most commented on Panels this year and reader e-mails.
Disneyland Resort Update Tuesday, December 28, 2010 @ 2:09AMSurviving the holiday crowds | New Years at Disneyland | Disneyland steps off the grid during power outage | 2011 Rose Bowl teams and bands visit Disneyland | Seven days and counting to DCA's extreme makeover | This and That...
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It's not such a small World: A how-to guide for Disney first-timers Thursday, December 23, 2010 @ 12:05PMDisney World can be especially daunting to the first-time traveler, so a little preparation and good advice are handy.
Favreau explains Iron Man 3 departure Wednesday, December 15, 2010 @ 10:33AMJon Favreau turned down directing duties on Iron Man 3 after deciding he wanted to work on a movie which "isn't loaded with built-in expectations".
Jon Favreau - Favreau Explains Iron Man 3 Departure Wednesday, December 15, 2010 @ 10:18AMJON FAVREAU turned down directing duties on IRON MAN 3 after deciding he wanted to work on a movie which "isn't loaded with built-in expectations".Favreau helped create...
Disney hides Anaheim parks' attendance numbers Tuesday, December 7, 2010 @ 10:06AMAttendance at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure was "modestly better" in late summer compared to the previous year, although the company declined to reveal more specific information. The Walt Disney Co. recently stopped reporting attendance...
Fairy tales losing Disney audience - Thu, 25 Nov 2010 PST Thursday, November 25, 2010 @ 2:15AMOnce upon a time, there was a studio in Burbank that spun classic fairy tales into silver-screen gold. But now the curtain is falling on “princess movies,” which have been a part of Disney Animation’s heritage since the 1937 debut of its first feature film, “Snow White.”
Aiming for a wider appeal, Disney closes the book on fairy tales Wednesday, November 24, 2010 @ 6:08PMBURBANK, Calif.- Once upon a time, there was a studio in Burbankthat spun classic fairy tales into silver-screen gold.
Epic Mickey digs into Disney archives Monday, November 22, 2010 @ 5:47PMDisney Epic Mickey creative director Warren Spector talks about the game.
Disney Animation is closing the book on fairy tales Monday, November 22, 2010 @ 10:15AM'Tangled' will be the last such movie it makes for the foreseeable future. The studio is aiming for wider appeal. Once upon a time, there was a studio in Burbank that spun classic fairy tales into silver-screen gold.
CFB TOURISM Disney cast members' new landlord Sunday, November 21, 2010 @ 11:24PMHundreds of Walt Disney World cast members got a new landlord last week.
Q&A - Tangled's Mandy Moore on Rapunzel, Joni Mitchell, and Grey's Anatomy Sunday, November 21, 2010 @ 11:09PMRapunzel, Rapunzel! Let down your tribute to Walt Disney's golden age of animation! Okay, so the creative team behind Tangled didn't necessarily shout that from the base of an ominous tower. But you can sense the deep love Tangled directors...
The dark side of Mickey Mouse Saturday, November 20, 2010 @ 5:19PMEpic Mickey, due Nov. 30 and playing only on Nintendo Wii, features an edgier rodent involved in a tale of redemption. The happiest place on Earth has a doppelganger. It's called Wasteland. Its denizens are forgotten, dejected and resentful. But they're not seething with rage. This is after all still a Walt Disney Co. property, even if its moniker is a topsy turvy twist on the Disneyland theme ...
Book Tickets Early For Walt Disney World Resort’s Christmas Party, says Ocean Florida Friday, November 19, 2010 @ 8:00AMWith tickets now on sale for Walt Disney World Resort’s Christmas season celebrations, Florida holidays are set to get a bit more magical.
Disney Developing ‘Hovercar 3D’ Thursday, November 18, 2010 @ 3:57AMRevisiting The Wachowski’s Speed Racer on DVD, I have wondered if the movie was released a couple years later and filmed in 3D, if it would have been a hit. Well it looks like we might find out, and this time without the hokey characters. Walt Disney Pictures is developing Hovercar 3D, based on an online [...]
Fla. theme park attendance rises, led by Wizarding World of Harry Potter Wednesday, November 17, 2010 @ 8:14PMBy Mark Albright, Times Staff Writer Wednesday, November 17, 2010 ORLANDO — Business at Florida's three theme park giants is soft but steadily improving, thanks to an economic outlook top park executives think will get better through this winter's tourist season. That's the buzz at the annual International Association of Amusement Parks and Attraction convention. Third only to the weather and ...
The Walt Disney World Moms Panel and Celebrity Guests Star in New Vacation Planning Videos Tuesday, November 16, 2010 @ 8:35AMNeed suggestions on how to plan an unforgettable family getaway? Â Look no further than the Walt Disney World Moms Panel. Â Disney's 43 park-savvy parents have released a new set of online videos featuring their favorite one-of-a-kind experiences available to Walt Disney World guests. Â A special additional to the Moms Panel video collection, found at www.disneyworldmoms.com ...
SeaWorld will replace 'Believe' with a new killer-whale show next year Monday, November 15, 2010 @ 10:48PMSeaWorld Parks & Entertainment will launch a new killer-whale show next spring in its three U.S. marine parks, as it attempts to move beyond the February death of a trainer that has shadowed the company for nearly a year.
ISG report sees no future condo glut Monday, November 15, 2010 @ 10:00PMWhat condo glut? That's what Aventura-based International Sales Group asks in a report released Friday that pooh-poohed the notion that tens of thousands of condo units would overwhelm Miami-Dade and Broward counties.
Disney World Attendance Declines For Year Thursday, November 11, 2010 @ 3:48PMDisney said attendance and hotel occupancy at Walt Disney World have decreased for the year.
Disney profits sink 7 percent Thursday, November 11, 2010 @ 3:45PMThe Walt Disney Co.'s fiscal fourth quarter profits sank 7 percent, the company announced Thursday afternoon, dragged down by a revenue shift at ESPN and continued softness in its theme parks.
M. Basketball. Men's Basketball Secures Spot In 2011 Old Spice Classic Thursday, November 11, 2010 @ 3:30PMThe men's basketball team will be one of eight schools competing in the 2011 Old Spice Classic Nov. 24, 25 and 27 at the HP Field House at ESPN World of Sports Complex near Orlando, Fla.
Walt Disney World Resort Update Monday, November 1, 2010 @ 2:03AMFewer guests using Disney's Magical Express, Disney hotel rooms to be sold on Priceline, Military ticket offer, 40th Children's Miracle Network Classic, New holiday TV spot, and more
Disney co-op jobs boost resumes Saturday, October 23, 2010 @ 5:25PMA year of cleaning at Walt Disney World has changed Kevin Holmes' life. And Chris Woolfolk says the training in customer service becomes second nature.
TimeStream Software Releases Walt Disney World App for Android Friday, October 22, 2010 @ 3:49PMTimeStream Software announces the release of its popular "Walt Disney World" Notescast app for Android Smartphones. This best-selling Disney theme park guide features over 300 pages of in-depth interactive information and more than 500 colorful photos, making it a comprehensive vacation planning guide and valuable in-park resource covering nearly every aspect of the entire resort and all four ...
There Are Still Good Deals On Holiday Airfare Friday, October 22, 2010 @ 2:51PMLooking to get away for the holidays? Even though airfares are between 7 percent and 18 percent higher than last year, there are still some great deals.
Disneyland Resort Update Monday, October 4, 2010 @ 2:03AMMickey brings his Halloween party back to Disneyland; Crashing Mickey's party; Resort destruction update; This and That...
Walt Disney World Resort Update Monday, October 4, 2010 @ 2:03AMMousePlanet Meet at Epcot this Sunday!, D23's Destination D, Scavenger Hunt coming to Walt Disney World in 2011, Disney Reservation System to be down next week, Fireworks Dessert Party adds dinner for New Year's Eve, and more!
Would You Pay Extra For...? Friday, September 24, 2010 @ 2:03AMSteve takes a look at some potential new ticketing options.