On Monday, December 12th a new lawsuit was filed on behalf of the 250 Walt Disney Parks & Resorts technology cast members that were laid off in 2015. The ex-cast members claim that they were laid off and then trained their foreign replacements. A previous lawsuit was filed on this matter, which was dismissed in October 2016. The judge dismissed ...
Read More »All Star Music Resort Closes Piano Pool for Refurbishment at Walt Disney World
If you have upcoming plans to stay at or visit the All Star Music Resort, the pool will close for one day in February. It will close on February 3rd and re-open on February 4th for a quick refurbishment. During this closure, the Calypso Pool will remain open at the resort for guests to use in the interim. [google_ad] All ...
Read More »Walt Disney World Offers Stitch’s Holiday Gift Hunt at Disney Springs
Disney Springs is really going all out for the holidays with the new Christmas tree walk and evening light drone show. There is also another new experience offered called Stitch’s Holiday Gift Hunt. This is similar to other hunts that you may have done within the theme parks (like the Epcot Easter egg hunt). You pick up the guidebook/map from ...
Read More »Union Battle Over New Custodial System at Walt Disney World Continues
We reported not long ago that Disney is testing out a new custodial system that would be used to track custodial workers via a mobile device. It would allow them to get their assignments, respond to areas in need, etc. The union for Walt Disney World’s custodial workers, Unite Here Local 362, instantly opposed this technology. They feel that this ...
Read More »“Walt Week” to be Held at Walt Disney World
December 15th is the anniversary of Walt Disney’s untimely death. This year marks 50 years since the last time Walt was with us. Disney had decided to declare this week, “Walt Week: Celebrating a Legacy of Imagination, Creativity and Innovation.” There will be memory boards all around the world at each of the Disney parks and D23 events. There is ...
Read More »Grand Floridian Garden Party at Walt Disney World in December
It has been announced that on December 17th from 7PM to 10PM Grand Floridian Resort & Spa will be hosting a Garden Party at the Mary Poppins Garden. This is the garden area that is located right outside of 1900 Park Fare restaurant. The Garden Party will host live music to entertain guests that come out for the event. There ...
Read More »Stitch’s Great Escape Open for the Holiday Season at Walt Disney World
It is official that Stitch’s Great Escape will be open from December 17 through December 31, 2016. It is expected to close again on January 1, 2017. During the holiday season, the Magic Kingdom often closes to capacity and the parks experience longer lines and wait times. Opening an additional attraction helps to alleviate the lines and provide more for guests ...
Read More »Disney Vacation Club Merry Mixers Planned for Walt Disney World
It is definitely a great time to be a Disney Vacation Club member. Disney will be hosting Disney Vacation Club Merry Mixers at Epcot to celebrate the holidays with other DVC members. The event will include a DJ playing holiday music, food and beverage treats, and meet and greets with characters in their holiday outfits. The event will occur every ...
Read More »Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Merchandise is at Walt Disney World
If you venture over to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, you will now be able to find Rogue One: A Star Wars Story merchandise at many of the gift shops located all around the park. Some of the merchandise that is available thus far are shirts, hoodies, action figures, pins, mugs, toys, hats and various other items. We aren’t sure how long ...
Read More »Disney Patent Filed for Guest Eye-Tracking
Disney has filed for a new patent which would allow them to track where guests look during various attractions at the theme parks, including all of Walt Disney World. The benefit of this is that they could learn more about where to focus on making changes and enhancements for the most visual appeal and benefit. This can allow them to ...
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