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Free Disney World passes are latest front in war between Disney and DeSantis appointees

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Gov. Ron DeSantis’ appointees to a board that oversees Disney World’s governing district have launched a battle against the company on a new front — free passes and discounts for employees.

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Disney lawsuit judge removes himself from case but not for reasons cited by DeSantis

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A federal judge overseeing the First Amendment lawsuit that Walt Disney Parks filed against Gov. Ron DeSantis and others is disqualifying himself, but not because of bias claims made by the Florida governor.

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School superintendent who criticized DeSantis could lose job

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Florida officials are threatening to revoke the teaching license of a school superintendent after he criticized Gov. Ron DeSantis.

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DeSantis appointees begin reshaping Disney World's district

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New supervisors leading Disney World’s revamped governing body say they had good intentions about collaborating with the company after they were appointed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.

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Gov. DeSantis surrogates escalate tit-for-tat versus Disney

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There’s a new salvo in the fight to control Disney World.

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Bills concerning Disney World, migrant flights among those discussed during Tallahassee special session

Read full article: Bills concerning Disney World, migrant flights among those discussed during Tallahassee special session

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is ramping up his battle with Disney World.

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Guide to 2022 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival

Read full article: Guide to 2022 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival

The event allows guests to stroll across six different continents and sample delicious food and drinks, see live entertainment and purchase colorful merchandise.

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ā€˜It’s save the galaxy time:’ A first look at Disney’s Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind

Read full article: ā€˜It’s save the galaxy time:’ A first look at Disney’s Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind

Walt Disney World is preparing to open its highly anticipated new attraction, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind.

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Disney shares update on EPCOT’s historic transformation

Read full article: Disney shares update on EPCOT’s historic transformation

Walt Disney World shared new renderings of the new experiences and locations coming to EPCOT.

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Disney Springs introduces Star Wars virtual reality experience

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Meta Quest Virtual Reality Experience featuring ILMxLAB’s Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge Coming to Disney Springs

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Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party returning to Magic Kingdom

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The separately ticketed event is scheduled to begin Aug. 12 and run through Halloween night at Disney’s Magic Kingdom theme park.

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How to celebrate Earth Day at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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Walt Disney World is preparing to celebrate Earth Day at its Animal Kingdom theme park.

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4 springtime activities we love at Walt Disney World

Read full article: 4 springtime activities we love at Walt Disney World

The resort is currently celebrating its 50th anniversary celebration, and now is the perfect time to celebrate the season and upcoming Easter holiday. If you plan on visiting, we have uncovered a number of fun activities for families to experience while out exploring the theme parks and nearby resort hotels.

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Nice to meet you, again: Disney brings back non-distanced character meet-and-greets

Read full article: Nice to meet you, again: Disney brings back non-distanced character meet-and-greets

It’s perhaps one of the last things that guests at Walt Disney World have been waiting to see return: an up-close moment, picture or autograph with Mickey Mouse and other popular characters.

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EPCOT: New photo shows ā€˜Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind’ queue

Read full article: EPCOT: New photo shows ā€˜Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind’ queue

Walt Disney World released a new photo earlier this week that shows a piece of the queue for the all-new attraction, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind.

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New details revealed about Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique on Disney Wish ship

Read full article: New details revealed about Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique on Disney Wish ship

Disney Cruise Line’s newest ship, the Disney Wish, is promising to be one of the company’s most magical ships ever built.

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Disney’s Minnie Van transportation service returning soon

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Walt Disney World has announced its Minnie Van transportation service will be returning to the resort this summer.

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Smithsonian museum looking to display your Disney photos

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Your family’s Disney photos could soon be shown at the Smithsonian. The National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C., wants you to share photos from Disney World or Disneyland for a new project to show how the theme parks have changed over time.

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Disney plants date for EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival

Read full article: Disney plants date for EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival

Horticulture teams at Walt Disney World have their hands full ahead of the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival.

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Memo: Disney pauses COVID-19 vaccine mandate in Florida

Read full article: Memo: Disney pauses COVID-19 vaccine mandate in Florida

Disney has paused its policy requiring Florida-based employees to take the COVID-19 vaccine following new laws passed by the state’s legislature last week that limit employers’ power to require vaccinations, according to a memo sent to employees.

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Walt Disney World shares holiday food and drinks at resort hotels

Read full article: Walt Disney World shares holiday food and drinks at resort hotels

Walt Disney World has shared details on its blog about some of the delicious food and drinks at its resort hotels for the holiday season.

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Take a 360-degree ā€˜walk’ around Magic Kingdom as Disney World celebrates its 50th anniversary

Read full article: Take a 360-degree ā€˜walk’ around Magic Kingdom as Disney World celebrates its 50th anniversary

As most might know, October marked 50 years since Disney World opened its doors.

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Holiday highlights: Walt Disney World announces entertainment offerings

Read full article: Holiday highlights: Walt Disney World announces entertainment offerings

As Walt Disney World continues to celebrate the World’s Most Magical Celebration for its 50th anniversary, things are about to get even more festive for the holiday season.

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Disney kicks off 50th Anniversary celebrations by unveiling new attractions, restaurants and fireworks at Epcot

Read full article: Disney kicks off 50th Anniversary celebrations by unveiling new attractions, restaurants and fireworks at Epcot

Disney World is turning 50 on Friday and quite a bit has changed since Mickey and Minnie first arrived in Florida.

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Finding gems: Hidden things to seek out on your next Magic Kingdom visit

Read full article: Finding gems: Hidden things to seek out on your next Magic Kingdom visit

Whether it’s your first time visiting or the 50th, here is our list of hidden gems to take in at the Magic Kingdom.

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Disney shares details about all-new nighttime spectacular ā€˜Disney Enchantment’

Read full article: Disney shares details about all-new nighttime spectacular ā€˜Disney Enchantment’

Walt Disney World shared more details Friday about the all-new nighttime show coming to Magic Kingdom for the 50th anniversary celebration.

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Disney rolling out more entertainment experiences across resort

Read full article: Disney rolling out more entertainment experiences across resort

Walt Disney World has announced a number of new entertainment experiences returning to the resort next month.

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Disney releases details about holiday celebrations

Read full article: Disney releases details about holiday celebrations

Walt Disney World gave new details Monday about its upcoming holiday celebrations.

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Fireworks return to Disney parks in latest lifting of rules

Read full article: Fireworks return to Disney parks in latest lifting of rules

Disney plans to restart fireworks shows at its parks in Florida and California in the latest move by the company to ease up on pandemic restrictions implemented last year.

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Man arrested after refusing temp check on $15K Disney trip

Read full article: Man arrested after refusing temp check on $15K Disney trip

A Louisiana man who said he spent $15,000 on a Disney World vacation learned to his misfortune that the ā€œthe most magical place on Earthā€ has very real rules to maintain public health during the coronavirus pandemic.

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How much do you know about the great state of Florida?

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Did you know Florida produces 25% of the world's supply of ____?

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Tras 7 meses en silencio, Machu Picchu reabre al turismo

Read full article: Tras 7 meses en silencio, Machu Picchu reabre al turismo

ā€œLos visitantes de todo el mundo sobre todo deben entender eso, Machu Picchu no es Disney World, no es un lugar para venir, gritar y subirse a una montaƱa rusaā€, finalizó. Antes de entrar, a los visitantes se les tomarĆ” la temperatura, tendrĆ”n que usar mĆ”scaras y dentro deben distanciarse dos metros entre sĆ­. Los grupos, junto a un guĆ­a, no serĆ”n mayores de ocho personas y no estĆ”n permitidos menores de 12 aƱos. ā€œMachu Picchu realmente ha podido descansarā€, dijo a The Associated Press el director del parque arqueológico JosĆ© Bastante, un arqueólogo de 43 aƱos que sube todas las maƱanas desde Aguas Calientes, el pueblo mĆ”s cercano, en una camioneta blanca para supervisar los detalles. If you need help with the Public File, call (954) 364-2526.

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What could Disney crowds look like when the park reopens? We take a guess at the numbers

Read full article: What could Disney crowds look like when the park reopens? We take a guess at the numbers

ORLANDO, Fla. – Walt Disney World is set to once again open its gates to the Magic Kingdom following a lengthy closure due to the coronavirus pandemic. But with most families staying inside and not traveling, how crowded will the theme parks really be when they reopen? Park Capacity Capacity at 25% Magic Kingdom 57,000 people 14,250 people Epcot 34,093 people 8,523 people Hollywood Studios 30,843 people 7,710 people Animal Kingdom 37,671 people 9,417 peopleA park at 25% capacity would mean very minimal wait times. As we can all imagine, visiting a Disney theme park when it reopens will be a new experience for all -- no matter how many times you’ve visited. The Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom parks will open first July 11, with Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios reopening July 15.

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Here’s everything you should know before heading to Walt Disney World’s phased reopening

Read full article: Here’s everything you should know before heading to Walt Disney World’s phased reopening

According to Disney, buses and monorails will implement a combination of physical distancing and physical barriers to provide separation between guest parties. Ground markings will help promote proper physical distancing in attraction queues at Walt Disney World Resort theme parks in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Matt Stroshane, photographer)In order to provide appropriate social distancing, Walt Disney World is only allowing a limited number of guests to visit each theme park per day. ā€œGround markings will help promote proper physical distancing throughout the parks, including attraction queues,ā€ Disney said. Guests at Walt Disney World Resort theme parks in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., are encouraged to use cashless payment options whenever possible when making purchases as the parks begin their phased reopening July 11, 2020.

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In case you missed it: Disney’s Splash Mountain to be re-themed to ā€˜Princess and the Frog’

Read full article: In case you missed it: Disney’s Splash Mountain to be re-themed to ā€˜Princess and the Frog’

It’s transformation central at Disney Parks in the U.S., as Disney officially announced that it has big plans for Splash Mountain at Walt Disney World and Disneyland. MORE: Petition calls for Disney Parks to change theme of Splash MountainIf you haven’t heard of the film, you’re not alone. If you’re unfamiliar with Splash Mountain, here’s a little background. Splash Mountain follows happy-go-lucky Br’er Rabbit as he looks for his ā€œlaughing place.ā€ All the while, Br’er Bear and Br’er Fox are in hot pursuit of Br’er Rabbit. ā€œMany adults and children ride this attraction because it brings back childhood memories,ā€ the ā€œKeep Splash Mountainā€ petition said.

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Love in the time of coronavirus: ā€˜It’s times like these that make you realize what’s most important in life’

Read full article: Love in the time of coronavirus: ā€˜It’s times like these that make you realize what’s most important in life’

PEMBROKE PARK, Fla. – After a five-year relationship with Mara Gordon, Local 10 News Photojournalist Jason Weitzman was ready for a marriage proposal. He had planned on getting on one knee in front of the iconic Cinderella Castle. But the power of love pushed him to get down on one knee and mumble a few words from the heart. ā€œIt is times like these that make you realize what’s most important in life,ā€ Gordon said. And when the wedding planning begins, she will also remember: ā€œYou don’t need fancy things all the time.ā€

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Universal Orlando seeks to reopen theme parks in early June

Read full article: Universal Orlando seeks to reopen theme parks in early June

ORLANDO, Fla. Universal Orlando is aiming to reopen its theme parks in early June, a resort official said Thursday, more than two months after the company joined crosstown rivals Disney World and SeaWorld in closing their gates to stop the spread of the new coronavirus. Universal Orlando executive John Sprouls asked Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings for approval to open the companys theme parks as early as June 5, the Orlando Sentinel reported. Universal, Disney World and SeaWorld have been closed since mid-March in an effort to stop the virus's spread. Officials with Disney World havent said when they plan to reopen. Many of those same protocols will be implemented at the theme parks.

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How well do you know Epcot's World Showcase?

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But when you visit Epcot's World Showcase at Walt Disney World in Florida, you can do just that. Related: 6 free things to do on your next Disney World vacation -- yes, really | Are you getting the most out of your Disney FastPass? | The Wonderful Walls of Disney: A trend that was never meant to beSome may say this is one of the more relaxing and scenic areas around Walt Disney World. Name a better morning routine than sipping a Joffrey's coffee on the banks of World Showcase Lagoon. This story is for those who think they know everything there is to know about World Showcase.

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Disney World guest punches cast member over Fast Pass

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ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. - A Disney World guest got so angry when she was told her Fast Pass wouldn't work on the Tower of Terror ride, she punched a cast member, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Office. The victim said a 23-year-old Chicago woman and the guests she was with got angry and verbally aggressive when she told them that their Fast Pass wasn't valid for the ride. The cast member moved the woman's hand away, and that's when she was punched in the face, according to authorities. Deputies said the victim had minor swelling near her left eye but refused medical attention and declined prosecution. The woman, who was not arrested, has been trespassed from Disney property.

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2 long-time Disney World rides to close doors for good

Read full article: 2 long-time Disney World rides to close doors for good

ORLANDO, Fla. – Sunday marked the end of an era for two popular Disney World rides. Fans will say their final farewell to Epcot’s Universe of Energy and Hollywood Studios’ The Great Movie Ride, two of the theme-parks’ longest-running rides. During Disney’s D-23 Expo last month, company officials plans to open a ā€œGuardians of the Galaxyā€ ride in place of The Universe of Energy. The Great Movie Ride will also close its doors for the final time Sunday evening. The ride, which company officials described as ā€œgroundbreakingā€ will be Disney's first ride based on Mickey Mouse.

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