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Disney World: Face masks optional for all areas of resort

Walt Disney World has lifted the last of its mask requirements, meaning face coverings will be optional for visitors at all locations on the central Florida Disney property

The Independent UK

DeSantis Calls for End of Walt Disney World's Self-Rule

Culture war conservatism leads to less private industry freedom for the pettiest of reasons.

Reason

Florida Gov DeSantis pushes to end Disney self-government

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is asking the Legislature to repeal a law allowing Walt Disney World to operate a private government over its properties in the state

The Independent UK

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‘Disney Dad’ Anthony Todt found guilty of murdering his wife and children and living with their bodies

After more than six hours of deliberations, the jury uninanimously convicted him of killing his wife Megan Todt, 42, their children Alek, 13, Tyler, 11, and Zoe, 4, and their dog Breezy

The Independent UK

Guardians of Galaxy ride opens at Epcot in May

ORLANDO, Fla. — Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, an indoor roller coaster, will make its debut at Epcot on May 27, Walt Disney World has announced.

Orlando Sentinel

Michael Hiltzik: Heaps of campaign cash got Disney what it wanted in Florida, until now

The Walt Disney Co. has dominated Florida for so long that the very idea of a backlash from the state's political leaders has been unimaginable.

Los Angeles Times

Loop Capital Remains Bullish On Disney Despite Slashing Price Target By 13%

Loop Capital analyst Alan Gould lowered the price target on The Walt Disney Co (NYSE:DIS) to $165 from $190 (19% upside) but kept a Buy rating on the shares. The analyst noted the performance of the company's Parks business is "more than a reopening play," boosting his operating income potential on the segment to over…

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Ron DeSantis wants Disney’s ‘special privileges’ to end as GOP weighs repeal of company’s governing agreement

Legislators consider revoking a decades-old development district for Walt Disney World, putting it into county control

The Independent UK

Parades, haircuts, characters: Walt Disney World attractions still affected by pandemic

After two years of dealing with a pandemic, Florida’s theme parks are mostly back to normal in their operations. But there still are some pockets of entertainment that are closed or restricted because of COVID-19.

Tribune News Service

Disney 'regrets' performance by visiting school drill team

Officials at Walt Disney World say a performance by a visiting Texas high school drill team that used American Indian stereotypes, including chants of “scalp them,” doesn’t reflect the resort’s values

The Independent UK

The Disneyland experiments that influenced Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser

LOS ANGELES — Before Walt Disney World's Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, there was chaos in Disneyland's Frontierland.

Los Angeles Times

Move Over Disney+: Why Theme Parks Could Be Disney's Real Growth Driver In 2022

Walt Disney World is honoring its 50th anniversary with an 18-month celebration that began in October 2021. The anniversary and pent-up travel demand are leading to strong attendance at the company’s parks, which could turn into the biggest growth driver for Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) in 2022.

Benzinga

Move Over Disney+, Theme Parks Could Be Disney's Real Growth Driver In 2022

Walt Disney World is celebrating its 50th anniversary with an 18-month celebration that began in October 2021. The anniversary and pent-up travel demand are leading to strong attendance at the company’s parks, which could turn into the biggest growth driver for Disney in 2022.

Benzinga

Freak storm sparks flash flooding at Walt Disney World

Rainfall follows above average temperatures for Florida

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5 inexpensive (or free) tips before boarding Disney's Galactic Starcruiser

ORLANDO, Fla. — Official voyages have begun for Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, Walt Disney World’s two-day, two-night immersion experience. As many people have noted, this is not a cheap ticket. Customers will spend thousands of dollars to mingle with interplanetary species and get involved in intrigue pitting the First Order…

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2022 Golfweek Father’s Day Open

This year marks the 39 th year Golfweek will be holding the Father's Day Open and we are taking it to Disney! The tournament will take place over Father's Day weekend (June 17-19) and will be played at Walt Disney World's Palm Course, in Lake Buena ...

Tribune News Service

We toured Disney’s new Star Wars hotel opening next week

Next week, Walt Disney World is launching an unusual hotel called Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser. It will be an immersive — and quite expensive — two-night experience that makes visitors feel like they are aboard a spaceship in the Star Wars universe.

Benzinga

Vaccinated Patrons Can Now Enjoy Disneyland Without Face Masks

The Walt Disney Co (NYSE:DIS) looks to make face coverings optional for fully vaccinated guests indoors and outdoors at Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts from February 17. Those who are not fully vaccinated will continue wearing face coverings in all indoor locations at its parks in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. Face coverings…

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The Independent UK

Disney World: No more masks indoors for vaccinated visitors

Starting this week, this masks are coming off for vaccinated visitors to Walt Disney World in Florida

Orlando Sentinel

‘A park of have and have nots’: Disney World’s prices rise as attendance soars

ORLANDO, Fla. — By the end of her family’s weeklong trip to Walt Disney World, Danielle Perry and her husband will have spent $10,000.

Los Angeles Times

$270 for a popcorn bucket? Disney merch is a 'cocktail for capitalism,' and fans are here for it

The wait time in the queue at Walt Disney World's Epcot theme park was more than six hours, the kind of line that forms for the debut of a high-end attraction.

Tribune News Service

At travel convention, pandemic-weary visitors are in a buying mood

PITTSBURGH — All hail Mickey Mouse. According to AAA, the No. 1 destination for Pittsburgh travelers remains Orlando, Florida, the home of Walt Disney World.

Daily Mirror

What's new in theme parks for 2022 including Alton Towers, Walt Disney World and more

What's new in theme parks for 2022 including new rides and attractions at UK theme parks like Alton Towers and Paultons Park, as well as the likes of Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando and a Peppa Pig theme park

Orlando Sentinel

Florida residents can buy 2-day Disney tickets for $149

ORLANDO, Fla. — Walt Disney World is introducing its first ticket offer of 2022 for Florida residents. The Disney Weekday Magic Ticket is now on sale and includes two theme park days for $149.

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