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Disney World
Disney World, Universal Orlando and SeaWorld Will All Close Ahead of Hurricane Milton
ORLANDO, Fla.—Orlando’s tourism machine began grinding to a halt Tuesday with at least three major theme parks and the main airport announcing closures ahead of Hurricane Milton ’s expected hit ...
October 8, 2024
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The Associated Press
DeSantis Versus Disney: How Liberals Learned to Love Crony Capitalism
Once upon a time progressives were outraged at the corporate welfare that the state of Florida and local ...
February 13, 2024
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Charlotte Allen
New Disney Board Eliminates Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Programs
Officials said enforcement of minority and women contracting requirements had cost taxpayers millions of dollars.
August 1, 2023
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Dan M. Berger
IN-DEPTH: Disney’s LGBT Sponsorship Continues to Embolden, Facing Criticism
The "Happiest Place On Earth" is again facing national criticism for its controversial promotion of LGBT expression around ...
June 3, 2023
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T.J. Muscaro
DeSantis Signs Bill Canceling Disney’s Deal to Evade State Oversight
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday signed (pdf) a bill that gives a new state-appointed board the power ...
May 6, 2023
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Mimi Nguyen Ly
New Central Florida District Board Members Vote to Sue Disney Over Last-Minute Deal
Disney’s new oversight board voted on May 1 to sue the giant entertainment corporation in state court and ...
May 2, 2023
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Dan M. Berger
New District To Find Last-Minute Disney Deal Illegal, Source Says
The Disney Company’s last-minute deal to retain control of Disney World’s special district is legally flawed for multiple ...
April 18, 2023
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Dan M. Berger
DeSantis Says Legislature Will Roll Back Disney’s Last-Minute Deal
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis doubled down on his war with the Disney company, saying the legislature will soon ...
April 17, 2023
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Dan M. Berger
New Oversight Board May Be Headed to Court With Disney
The new state-appointed board governing Disney World's property appears to be headed for court with the entertainment conglomerate. ...
March 30, 2023
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Dan M. Berger
Are Disney World Tickets More Expensive?
Everyone knows the happiest place on earth. It's been ingrained in us since we were children. As a ...
March 10, 2023
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Anne Johnson
Disney Loses Control of District Operations to Conservative Committee
In a recent turn of events, Florida’s Republican governor Ron DeSantis has appointed five members to a new ...
March 1, 2023
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Naveen Athrappully
Disney Announces Return of Half Marathons In Anaheim, Orlando
Disney officials announced last week they will be bringing back their half-marathon to its parks in California and ...
January 9, 2023
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Carol Cassis
Disney Sued by Annual Passholders Over Pandemic-Era Changes to Reservation System
Walt Disney World passholders have filed a lawsuit against the company over a parking reservation system that had ...
October 24, 2022
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Naveen Athrappully
DeSantis: Florida Likely Taking Control of Reedy Creek, Not Local Governments
PUNTA GORDA, Fla.–Gov. Ron DeSantis said on May 16 that Florida would “most likely” take control of Walt ...
May 16, 2022
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Jannis Falkenstern
Longtime Disney Cast Member Speaks Out: ‘We Are Ashamed to Work for This Company’
As the battle between Florida and The Walt Disney Co. executives continues to rage on, a longtime employee ...
April 8, 2022
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Patricia Tolson
Disney World Hits Pause Button Over COVID-19 Vaccination Policies
Disney is pausing the enforcement of its COVID-19 vaccine mandate in Florida in response to the state's enactment ...
November 19, 2021
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Jannis Falkenstern
Disney World and Other US Theme Parks Update Mask Rules
Disney World and other U.S. amusement parks updated their mask policy following the latest guidance from the Centers ...
May 15, 2021
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Reuters
Sheriff’s Deputy Reunites With Little Girl She Saved With CPR 3 Years Ago: ‘Why I Do the Job I Do’
A Florida Sheriff's deputy was brought to tears by what she calls “the best day of her entire ...
October 22, 2020
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Epoch Inspired Staff
Masks With Valves, Holes Banned at Disney World
Disney World is not allowing people to enter who are wearing masks with valves, holes, or mesh. "At ...
July 28, 2020
BY
Zachary Stieber
Disney World Reopens: Take an Inside Look at the Magic Kingdom Today
The wait is over. Four months after closing because of the CCP (Chinese Communist Party) virus commonly known ...
July 11, 2020
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Web Staff
Visitors to Newly Reopened Disney World Will ‘Assume All Risks’ Related to CCP Virus Exposure
People who visit Disney World when it starts reopening this week will "assume all risks" related to exposure ...
May 18, 2020
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Zachary Stieber
Disney World Furloughing 43,000 More Workers Due to Virus
ORLANDO, Fla.—Walt Disney World plans to stop paying wages to 43,000 workers in about a week while allowing ...
April 12, 2020
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The Associated Press
2 Disney World Employees Among 17 Arrested in Child Porn Sting Operation
Two Disney World employees were among 17 arrested following a month-long child pornography sting operation by the the ...
November 10, 2019
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Katabella Roberts
Nearly Three Dozen Disney World Employees Arrested in Child Sex Investigations
Since 2006, at least 35 Disney World workers have been arrested during various child sex investigations for crimes ...
July 13, 2019
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Justin Morgan
Disney World Increases Price of Annual Passes Ahead of Star Wars Land Opening
Walt Disney World Resort has significantly increased the cost of its annual park passes, just ahead of the ...
June 19, 2019
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Wire Service
Disney Bans Smoking at Parks Ahead of ‘Star Wars’ Openings
LOS ANGELES—Disney will ban smoking, vaping and large strollers at its theme parks in California and Florida starting ...
March 28, 2019
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Reuters
Heading to Disneyland or Walt Disney World? Here’s What’s New in 2019
Disney parks are always adding ways to entertain their guests, and 2019 is shaping up to be a ...
February 20, 2019
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Janna Graber
TOP NEWS
Trump on Iran Conflict: Troops Staying Until ‘We Have a Completion’
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T.J. Muscaro
Israel Strikes Beirut Days After US-Supported Ceasefire Announcement
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Jack Phillips
Former Utah Attorney General Fights the Evil That Lurks in Quiet Places
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Savannah Hulsey Pointer
US Forces Shoot Down 2 Iranian Drones as Pakistani Interior Minister Visits Tehran
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Jacki Thrapp
US Won’t Unfreeze Iran’s Assets Before Peace Deal Is Reached, Trump Says
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Jacki Thrapp
Fascia: The Living, Interconnected Web Behind Movement and Healing–How to Enhance Its Function
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Mercura Wang
Eli Lilly Poised to Suspend Drug Discounts to Large Hospitals
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Lawrence Wilson
US Bankruptcy Filings Increase 7 Percent Yearly
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Naveen Athrappully
How a Tiny Insect Decimated Florida’s Citrus, and What Orchardists Are Doing About It
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Jacob Burg
Treasury Department Seeks to Redirect Iranian Assets to Gulf Nations for War Damages
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Melanie Sun