Disney announces opening dates for 'Avatar,' 'Star Wars' lands; new fireworks show
ORLANDO -- Disney Parks announced this week the opening date for its new Avatar-themed land, revealed a new fireworks show coming to Walt Disney World, and announced the opening date (well, actually it's just the opening year) for its new Star Wars-themed lands coming to both coasts."Pandora – The World of Avatar" will open at Disney's Animal Kingdom in Florida on May 27, Disney CEO Bob Iger announced this week.
ORLANDO -- Disney Parks announced this week the opening date for its new Avatar-themed land, revealed a new fireworks show coming to Walt Disney World, and announced the opening date (well, actually it's just the opening year) for its new Star Wars-themed lands coming to both coasts."Pandora – The World of Avatar" will open at Disney's Animal Kingdom in Florida on May 27, Disney CEO Bob Iger announced this week.
Star Wars-themed lands to open at Disney parks in 2019
LOS ANGELES — Disney CEO Bob Iger says the company will open its Star Wars-themed lands at California's Disneyland and Florida's Walt Disney World in 2019.The 14-acre attractions were announced in 2015 and are under construction at the parks.
LOS ANGELES — Disney CEO Bob Iger says the company will open its Star Wars-themed lands at California's Disneyland and Florida's Walt Disney World in 2019.The 14-acre attractions were announced in 2015 and are under construction at the parks.
Happy 88th Birthday Mickey Mouse!
Happy Birthday to the world's most famous mouse!
Happy Birthday to the world's most famous mouse!
Tennessee man dies after riding Disney's Star Tours
ORLANDO, Fla. — Authorities say a 67-year-old Tennessee tourist died after riding Star Tours at Disney's Hollywood Studios.The September death of the Memphis, Tennessee, man was recorded in a list of serious ride-related injuries and illnesses that the major theme parks provide the state of Florida on a quarterly basis.The Orlando Sentinel (http://bit.ly/2enVVqK ) reports the man had a pre-existing heart condition, and that the cause of death was listed as hypertensive cardiovascular disease, with contributing factors including obesity.The latest report included five other incidents of adults complaining of dizziness, stomach and chest pain and back pain on various rides at Disney and Universal.While parks are not subject to state inspections, they're required to report ride-related injuries and illnesses that send someone to the hospital for at least 24 hours.
ORLANDO, Fla. — Authorities say a 67-year-old Tennessee tourist died after riding Star Tours at Disney's Hollywood Studios.The September death of the Memphis, Tennessee, man was recorded in a list of serious ride-related injuries and illnesses that the major theme parks provide the state of Florida on a quarterly basis.The Orlando Sentinel (http://bit.ly/2enVVqK ) reports the man had a pre-existing heart condition, and that the cause of death was listed as hypertensive cardiovascular disease, with contributing factors including obesity.The latest report included five other incidents of adults complaining of dizziness, stomach and chest pain and back pain on various rides at Disney and Universal.While parks are not subject to state inspections, they're required to report ride-related injuries and illnesses that send someone to the hospital for at least 24 hours.
Disney World, Universal, SeaWorld shut down as Hurricane Matthew approaches; Pres. Obama declares state of emergency
FLORIDA -- With dangerous Hurricane Matthew approaching Florida's coastline, officials at Walt Disney World, Universal Studios and SeaWorld say they'll be shutting down until the storm passes.Disney officials said on the company's website Thursday afternoon, October 6th that theme parks, water parks, Disney Springs, the miniature golf course and the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex would close at 5 p.m. The theme park will remain closed through Friday.Alyson Lundell is director of public relations for Universal Orlando.
FLORIDA -- With dangerous Hurricane Matthew approaching Florida's coastline, officials at Walt Disney World, Universal Studios and SeaWorld say they'll be shutting down until the storm passes.Disney officials said on the company's website Thursday afternoon, October 6th that theme parks, water parks, Disney Springs, the miniature golf course and the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex would close at 5 p.m. The theme park will remain closed through Friday.Alyson Lundell is director of public relations for Universal Orlando.
"Their kids were their world:" Couple killed in tragic crash during Disney World vacation
ORLANDO, Florida – A Missouri family's trip to Disney World and the beach ended in tragedy Sunday, September 25th when they were involved in a car crash that killed both parents and injured their two daughters, police said.Greg Moyers, 40, and his wife Sarah, 39, had saved up for months to be able to bring their daughters – 13-year-old Hailey and 8-year-old Sophia – to Orlando, according to the Orlando Sentinel.After a trip to Walt Disney World and Universal Studios, they were driving to the beach when a Ford Focus drifted into their lane, forcing the Moyers off the road and into a tree.
ORLANDO, Florida – A Missouri family's trip to Disney World and the beach ended in tragedy Sunday, September 25th when they were involved in a car crash that killed both parents and injured their two daughters, police said.Greg Moyers, 40, and his wife Sarah, 39, had saved up for months to be able to bring their daughters – 13-year-old Hailey and 8-year-old Sophia – to Orlando, according to the Orlando Sentinel.After a trip to Walt Disney World and Universal Studios, they were driving to the beach when a Ford Focus drifted into their lane, forcing the Moyers off the road and into a tree.
Some Polynesians happy Disney pulls Maui costume
Some Polynesians critical of a new Disney's costume are welcoming the company's move to stop selling it.The costume depicts Maui, a legendary Polynesian figure featured in the upcoming animated movie "Moana." The brown outfit has long-sleeves and pants and full-body tattoos.Critics say it's offputting to have a child wear the skin color of another race, likening the costume to a form of blackface.Brigham Young University-Hawaii professor Tevita Kaili says he's happy Disney is responding.Chelsie Haunani Fairchild says the company only pulled the costume because critical voices were heard.The Native Hawaiian college student studying in Texas says it doesn't change what Disney did, though she accepts the company's apology.Disney apologized in a statement Wednesday and said it regrets offending some with the outfit.
Some Polynesians critical of a new Disney's costume are welcoming the company's move to stop selling it.The costume depicts Maui, a legendary Polynesian figure featured in the upcoming animated movie "Moana." The brown outfit has long-sleeves and pants and full-body tattoos.Critics say it's offputting to have a child wear the skin color of another race, likening the costume to a form of blackface.Brigham Young University-Hawaii professor Tevita Kaili says he's happy Disney is responding.Chelsie Haunani Fairchild says the company only pulled the costume because critical voices were heard.The Native Hawaiian college student studying in Texas says it doesn't change what Disney did, though she accepts the company's apology.Disney apologized in a statement Wednesday and said it regrets offending some with the outfit.
Love Disney's 'Dory' fish? Soon, you could get your own
RUSKIN, Fla. — Someday soon, you might be able to find Disney's beloved "Dory" in your own aquarium — and the beautiful blue tang fish will be bred in Florida, not the Pacific Ocean.After six years of study, a team of researchers at the University of Florida, along with the Rising Tide Conservation, have figured out how to breed the saltwater fish in tanks for the first time.
RUSKIN, Fla. — Someday soon, you might be able to find Disney's beloved "Dory" in your own aquarium — and the beautiful blue tang fish will be bred in Florida, not the Pacific Ocean.After six years of study, a team of researchers at the University of Florida, along with the Rising Tide Conservation, have figured out how to breed the saltwater fish in tanks for the first time.
Popular Main Street Electrical Parade at Disney coming to an end, nearly 40 years after its debut
ORLANDO, Florida -- The Main Street Electrical Parade will soon end its run at Walt Disney World this fall, according to the Disney Parks Blog.Visitors will have until October 9th to see the glowing, spinning floats one last time.After that, the parade will head to Disneyland Resort for a limited-time engagement.The parade has been a favorite with visitors since it first debuted in 1977.In its announcement Wednesday, August 10th, Disney didn't say what would replace the parade.
ORLANDO, Florida -- The Main Street Electrical Parade will soon end its run at Walt Disney World this fall, according to the Disney Parks Blog.Visitors will have until October 9th to see the glowing, spinning floats one last time.After that, the parade will head to Disneyland Resort for a limited-time engagement.The parade has been a favorite with visitors since it first debuted in 1977.In its announcement Wednesday, August 10th, Disney didn't say what would replace the parade.
Family of 2-year-old boy killed by alligator will not sue Disney
ORLANDO, Fla. — The family of Lane Graves, the 2-year-old boy who was killed by an alligator at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa in June, will not sue Disney.“Melissa and I are broken.
ORLANDO, Fla. — The family of Lane Graves, the 2-year-old boy who was killed by an alligator at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa in June, will not sue Disney.“Melissa and I are broken.
Police: Disney water park groper accused of molesting several teens
A suspected groper has been banned from all Disney parks after several teens in the Typhoon Lagoon water park accused him of molesting them.Police arrested 27-year-old Aman Bhatia, of Baton Rouge, on Sunday for allegedly touching six victims.
A suspected groper has been banned from all Disney parks after several teens in the Typhoon Lagoon water park accused him of molesting them.Police arrested 27-year-old Aman Bhatia, of Baton Rouge, on Sunday for allegedly touching six victims.
Disney announces Wreck It Ralph 2; set for release in March 2018
Disney on Thursday, June 30th announced there will be a Wreck It Ralph sequel!According to Entertainment Weekly, Wreck It Ralph 2 will be released on March 9th, 2018.EW says the sequel was unofficially announced earlier this year by John C.
Disney on Thursday, June 30th announced there will be a Wreck It Ralph sequel!According to Entertainment Weekly, Wreck It Ralph 2 will be released on March 9th, 2018.EW says the sequel was unofficially announced earlier this year by John C.
Disney beaches reopen, state believes it caught killer gator
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Walt Disney World reopened its beaches to guests Thursday, a source at the Florida theme park with knowledge of the situation told CNN.The move comes more than a week after an alligator snatched a boy, Lane Graves, from a beach behind the Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, killing him.The beaches will open one hour after sunrise and will close an hour before sunset, the source said. (The alligator attacked the Nebraska 2-year-old shortly after 9 p.m. on June 14.)Beaches also will include signs and temporary barriers "to further promote safety at our resort and we continue to work on permanent, long-term solutions," the source said.On Tuesday, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission announced that it was no longer hunting alligators in the Seven Seas Lagoon where Lane was killed."The FWC is confident that the alligator responsible for the attack has been removed," the commission said in news release. "The conclusion took into account the proximity to the attack site of removed alligators and witness descriptions."Following Lane's death, the FWC began monitoring the waters and trapping gators in hopes of finding the reptile responsible or eradicating the area of all alligators matching the witnesses' descriptions.Past experience dictates that the alligator responsible would have remained near the site of the attack, and trappers located two alligators "in close proximity to the incident location," the statement said.
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Walt Disney World reopened its beaches to guests Thursday, a source at the Florida theme park with knowledge of the situation told CNN.The move comes more than a week after an alligator snatched a boy, Lane Graves, from a beach behind the Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, killing him.The beaches will open one hour after sunrise and will close an hour before sunset, the source said. (The alligator attacked the Nebraska 2-year-old shortly after 9 p.m. on June 14.)Beaches also will include signs and temporary barriers "to further promote safety at our resort and we continue to work on permanent, long-term solutions," the source said.On Tuesday, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission announced that it was no longer hunting alligators in the Seven Seas Lagoon where Lane was killed."The FWC is confident that the alligator responsible for the attack has been removed," the commission said in news release. "The conclusion took into account the proximity to the attack site of removed alligators and witness descriptions."Following Lane's death, the FWC began monitoring the waters and trapping gators in hopes of finding the reptile responsible or eradicating the area of all alligators matching the witnesses' descriptions.Past experience dictates that the alligator responsible would have remained near the site of the attack, and trappers located two alligators "in close proximity to the incident location," the statement said.
Officials believe they've captured alligator that killed boy at Disney resort
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Florida wildlife officials believe they've captured the alligator that dragged a 2-year-old Nebraska boy into the Seven Seas Lagoon at Walt Disney World.The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said in a news release Wednesday that it has suspended alligator trapping activities in the area.
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Florida wildlife officials believe they've captured the alligator that dragged a 2-year-old Nebraska boy into the Seven Seas Lagoon at Walt Disney World.The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said in a news release Wednesday that it has suspended alligator trapping activities in the area.
Video shows Disney worker fighting off gator at Splash Mountain
ORLANDO, Florida – With the fatal alligator attack on two-year-old Lane Graves at a Disney resort Tuesday, June 14th, many are wondering just how common alligators are in the park.A quick YouTube search brings up multiple videos of gators seen in the park, including this 2009 video of a Disney employee using a pole to keep an alligator away from park-goers right near the popular Splash Mountain Ride:The employee pokes the gator with a pole in an attempt to force it back into the water.
ORLANDO, Florida – With the fatal alligator attack on two-year-old Lane Graves at a Disney resort Tuesday, June 14th, many are wondering just how common alligators are in the park.A quick YouTube search brings up multiple videos of gators seen in the park, including this 2009 video of a Disney employee using a pole to keep an alligator away from park-goers right near the popular Splash Mountain Ride:The employee pokes the gator with a pole in an attempt to force it back into the water.
Mom shares photo of son playing in lagoon an hour before alligator attack on another boy at Disney
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Jennifer Venditti says her son was wading in the same spot at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort on Tuesday where an alligator grabbed 2-year-old Lane Graves less than an hour later.In a Facebook post, Venditti defended Graves’ parents while sharing pictures of her son standing in the lagoon near a Disney World hotel.Graves said she took the photos of her son "between 8 and 8:30 p.m." The incident happened shortly after 9 p.m.Police found Graves’ body in the lagoon Wednesday, not far from where he was attacked and dragged into the water by an alligator Tuesday night.“I can’t imagine anyone could sleep knowing that the helicopter was searching for a missing child taken by an alligator,” she said in her Facebook post. “I can’t help but wonder if we played with him, did I talk to his Mom??”Venditti said that there are “no swimming” signs posted, but nothing that warned guests of the presence of alligators.But just as importantly, she wanted to differ critics from the parents.“I’ve already seen posts criticizing the parents.
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Jennifer Venditti says her son was wading in the same spot at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort on Tuesday where an alligator grabbed 2-year-old Lane Graves less than an hour later.In a Facebook post, Venditti defended Graves’ parents while sharing pictures of her son standing in the lagoon near a Disney World hotel.Graves said she took the photos of her son "between 8 and 8:30 p.m." The incident happened shortly after 9 p.m.Police found Graves’ body in the lagoon Wednesday, not far from where he was attacked and dragged into the water by an alligator Tuesday night.“I can’t imagine anyone could sleep knowing that the helicopter was searching for a missing child taken by an alligator,” she said in her Facebook post. “I can’t help but wonder if we played with him, did I talk to his Mom??”Venditti said that there are “no swimming” signs posted, but nothing that warned guests of the presence of alligators.But just as importantly, she wanted to differ critics from the parents.“I’ve already seen posts criticizing the parents.
Sheriff: Charges unlikely after 2-year-old killed by alligator at Disney
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — A Florida sheriff says charges are unlikely against the parents whose 2-year-old son was killed by an alligator at Walt Disney World.
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — A Florida sheriff says charges are unlikely against the parents whose 2-year-old son was killed by an alligator at Walt Disney World.
"Completely terrifying:" Alligator attack hits close to home for Men. Falls family vacationing at Disney
Officials have recovered the body of the two-year-old boy pulled into a lagoon by an alligator at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa.
Officials have recovered the body of the two-year-old boy pulled into a lagoon by an alligator at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa.
Netflix will become the exclusive home for Disney films in September 2016
Netflix has announced that beginning this fall, it will become the exclusive home for the streaming of the latest films from Disney, Marvel, Lucasfilm and Pixar.
Netflix has announced that beginning this fall, it will become the exclusive home for the streaming of the latest films from Disney, Marvel, Lucasfilm and Pixar.