Heigh ho! Disney World one-day price nears $100
(CNN) -- The most magical thing about the Magic Kingdom?
(CNN) -- The most magical thing about the Magic Kingdom?
Section of Disneyland evacuated after trash can explosion
(CNN) -- It wasn't exactly Disney magic.It seemed more sinister at the time, when a trash can exploded at Disneyland on Tuesday evening, prompting the evacuation of the Mickey's Toontown section for a couple of hours."Upon initial investigation, it appears it was a plastic bottle with dry ice in it that had exploded," said Sgt.
(CNN) -- It wasn't exactly Disney magic.It seemed more sinister at the time, when a trash can exploded at Disneyland on Tuesday evening, prompting the evacuation of the Mickey's Toontown section for a couple of hours."Upon initial investigation, it appears it was a plastic bottle with dry ice in it that had exploded," said Sgt.
Report: Wealthy hire disabled guides to skip lines at Disney World
(CNN) -- Disney World is looking into reports that some wealthy visitors are hiring disabled people to pretend to be family members so that they can skip lines."It is unacceptable to abuse accommodations that were designed for guests with disabilities," spokesman Bryan Malenius told CNN Wednesday. "We are thoroughly reviewing the situation and will take appropriate steps to deter this type of activity."Reports of the alleged practice sparked fury on social media, with some people calling the actions "crazy," "awful," and "despicable."But others defended the idea, arguing it's a way to help some disabled people make good money.The debate began with an article in the New York Post."The black-market Disney guides run $130 an hour, or $1,040 for an eight-hour day," the report said.Social researcher Wednesday Martin "caught wind of the underground network" while working on a book about practices among New York City's Park Avenue elite, the Post reported."It really is happening," Martin told CNN's "Starting Point" Wednesday."I live among the privileged and powerful parents of New York City," she said, "and once in a while I come across a practice that's really surprising."She added, "It's not my job to judge."Disney for the '1%'The Post anonymously quoted one mother as saying, "My daughter waited one minute to get on 'It's a Small World' -- the other kids had to wait 2 1/2 hours.
(CNN) -- Disney World is looking into reports that some wealthy visitors are hiring disabled people to pretend to be family members so that they can skip lines."It is unacceptable to abuse accommodations that were designed for guests with disabilities," spokesman Bryan Malenius told CNN Wednesday. "We are thoroughly reviewing the situation and will take appropriate steps to deter this type of activity."Reports of the alleged practice sparked fury on social media, with some people calling the actions "crazy," "awful," and "despicable."But others defended the idea, arguing it's a way to help some disabled people make good money.The debate began with an article in the New York Post."The black-market Disney guides run $130 an hour, or $1,040 for an eight-hour day," the report said.Social researcher Wednesday Martin "caught wind of the underground network" while working on a book about practices among New York City's Park Avenue elite, the Post reported."It really is happening," Martin told CNN's "Starting Point" Wednesday."I live among the privileged and powerful parents of New York City," she said, "and once in a while I come across a practice that's really surprising."She added, "It's not my job to judge."Disney for the '1%'The Post anonymously quoted one mother as saying, "My daughter waited one minute to get on 'It's a Small World' -- the other kids had to wait 2 1/2 hours.
Star Wars is in safe hands with EA
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- After Disney killed off Lucasfilm's video game division, there was a bit of uncertainty over what the media giant would do with its recently acquired Star Wars video game franchises.
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- After Disney killed off Lucasfilm's video game division, there was a bit of uncertainty over what the media giant would do with its recently acquired Star Wars video game franchises.
Disney to keep 3 parks open 24 hours on May 24
ORLANDO – Disney will celebrate the start of a “monstrous” summer season by keeping three theme parks open for 24 hours straight on May 24.Disney announced the “All-Nighter” during a media event in Orlando on Thursday night.Walt Disney World President George Kalogridis joined Mike to share the news of the first-ever, three-park All-Nighter.“This summer, Disney Parks are bursting with a monstrous lineup of new thrills, shows and happenings,” said Kalogridis. “Guests can start Memorial Day Weekend with a 24-hour-marathon of memory-making as three Parks stay open all day and all night to celebrate the bi-coastal kick-off of a Monstrous Summer at Disney Parks.”The Magic Kingdom Park in Florida, along with Disneyland Park and Disney Adventure Park in California, will stay open from 6 a.m. on May 24 to 6 a.m. May 25.Disney held a similar 24 hour event in 2012 to celebrate leap year.In Florida, the Magic Kingdom will feature a Monsters University theme where Mike and Sulley will be the Grand Marshals of the “Celebrate a Dream Come True” day parade and make appearances in Tomorrowland.In California, guests can party the night away at both parks with special entertainment, including a Monsters University “TLT Monstrous” Dance Club and Star Wars characters in Tomorrowland, and late-night Character Pajama Party in Mickey’s Toontown at Disneyland.Disney also announced major upgrades to the Disney Magic, the company’s oldest cruise ship (Read more and view photos).
ORLANDO – Disney will celebrate the start of a “monstrous” summer season by keeping three theme parks open for 24 hours straight on May 24.Disney announced the “All-Nighter” during a media event in Orlando on Thursday night.Walt Disney World President George Kalogridis joined Mike to share the news of the first-ever, three-park All-Nighter.“This summer, Disney Parks are bursting with a monstrous lineup of new thrills, shows and happenings,” said Kalogridis. “Guests can start Memorial Day Weekend with a 24-hour-marathon of memory-making as three Parks stay open all day and all night to celebrate the bi-coastal kick-off of a Monstrous Summer at Disney Parks.”The Magic Kingdom Park in Florida, along with Disneyland Park and Disney Adventure Park in California, will stay open from 6 a.m. on May 24 to 6 a.m. May 25.Disney held a similar 24 hour event in 2012 to celebrate leap year.In Florida, the Magic Kingdom will feature a Monsters University theme where Mike and Sulley will be the Grand Marshals of the “Celebrate a Dream Come True” day parade and make appearances in Tomorrowland.In California, guests can party the night away at both parks with special entertainment, including a Monsters University “TLT Monstrous” Dance Club and Star Wars characters in Tomorrowland, and late-night Character Pajama Party in Mickey’s Toontown at Disneyland.Disney also announced major upgrades to the Disney Magic, the company’s oldest cruise ship (Read more and view photos).
Former Disney Mouseketeer Annette Funicello dies at age 70
LOS ANGELES (CNN) -- Annette Funicello, one of the best-known members of the original 1950s "Mickey Mouse Club" and a star of numerous 1960s "beach party" films, died Monday at a California hospital, the Walt Disney Co.
LOS ANGELES (CNN) -- Annette Funicello, one of the best-known members of the original 1950s "Mickey Mouse Club" and a star of numerous 1960s "beach party" films, died Monday at a California hospital, the Walt Disney Co.
Downtown Disney to make way for Disney Springs
(CNN) -- Downtown Disney is set to fade into history, making way for a bigger new community.Over the next three years, the entertainment district at Florida's Walt Disney World will be transformed into Disney Springs, a new shopping, dining and entertainment area that will double the size of the existing complex."Disney Springs will be a timeless, vibrant place where Walt Disney World guests and local residents can relax, shop, dine and be entertained in an imaginative setting where they'll instantly feel at home," said Tom Staggs, chairman of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, in a Thursday press release.The new area will feature "distinctive brands, world-class restaurants and unforgettable entertainment," Staggs said, "with the same focus on storytelling and attention to detail that goes into our theme parks, resorts and cruise ships."Disney Springs, which will be modeled on Florida's waterfront communities, will feature four outdoor neighborhoods with more than 150 shops, restaurants and other establishments.
(CNN) -- Downtown Disney is set to fade into history, making way for a bigger new community.Over the next three years, the entertainment district at Florida's Walt Disney World will be transformed into Disney Springs, a new shopping, dining and entertainment area that will double the size of the existing complex."Disney Springs will be a timeless, vibrant place where Walt Disney World guests and local residents can relax, shop, dine and be entertained in an imaginative setting where they'll instantly feel at home," said Tom Staggs, chairman of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, in a Thursday press release.The new area will feature "distinctive brands, world-class restaurants and unforgettable entertainment," Staggs said, "with the same focus on storytelling and attention to detail that goes into our theme parks, resorts and cruise ships."Disney Springs, which will be modeled on Florida's waterfront communities, will feature four outdoor neighborhoods with more than 150 shops, restaurants and other establishments.
Boy pulled from Disney resort pool dies
(CNN) -- Two days after he was pulled from the bottom of a swimming pool at a Disney resort in Florida, a 13-year-old boy from Missouri has died.Anthony Johnson had been playing in a pool at Disney's Pop Century Resort on Sunday.
(CNN) -- Two days after he was pulled from the bottom of a swimming pool at a Disney resort in Florida, a 13-year-old boy from Missouri has died.Anthony Johnson had been playing in a pool at Disney's Pop Century Resort on Sunday.
George Lucas: Disney money will go toward education
(CNN) -- George Lucas knows exactly what he's going to do with the payout from Disney's $4 billion acquisition of Lucasfilm, and it's not going to get funneled back into Hollywood.
(CNN) -- George Lucas knows exactly what he's going to do with the payout from Disney's $4 billion acquisition of Lucasfilm, and it's not going to get funneled back into Hollywood.
Can merger return 'Star Wars' to its glory days?
(CNN) -- "Star Wars" fans have suggested new movie titles -- "Star Wars episode VII: Attack of the Mouse" -- and last minute Halloween costumes -- Jedi Mouseketeer for him and Disney Princess Leia for her -- since learning of the Walt Disney Co.'s $4 billion acquisition of Lucasfilm on Tuesday.
(CNN) -- "Star Wars" fans have suggested new movie titles -- "Star Wars episode VII: Attack of the Mouse" -- and last minute Halloween costumes -- Jedi Mouseketeer for him and Disney Princess Leia for her -- since learning of the Walt Disney Co.'s $4 billion acquisition of Lucasfilm on Tuesday.
Disney buying Lucasfilm for $4.05 billion
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- The Walt Disney Company agreed Tuesday, October 30th to buy Lucasfilm in a stock-and-cash deal valued at $4 billion.
NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- The Walt Disney Company agreed Tuesday, October 30th to buy Lucasfilm in a stock-and-cash deal valued at $4 billion.
Backlash for Disney's first Latina princess
(CNN) -- Move over Pocahontas and Mulan, Sofia está aquí.
(CNN) -- Move over Pocahontas and Mulan, Sofia está aquí.
Brush fire closes part of interstate near Disney World
(CNN) -- A brush fire near Disney World prompted authorities to bar traffic in both directions along a major central Florida highway for several hours at the beginning of the busy Memorial Day weekend, a police spokeswoman said.
(CNN) -- A brush fire near Disney World prompted authorities to bar traffic in both directions along a major central Florida highway for several hours at the beginning of the busy Memorial Day weekend, a police spokeswoman said.
Disney World Attractions
Marianne Szymanski joins FOX6 WakeUp to talk about the new attractions and events coming to Disney World this summer and fall.
Marianne Szymanski joins FOX6 WakeUp to talk about the new attractions and events coming to Disney World this summer and fall.
Get a special preview of Disney on Ice presents Treasure Trove
Get a special up close preview of Disney on Ice presents Treasure Trove currently showing at the U.S. Cellular Arena.
Get a special up close preview of Disney on Ice presents Treasure Trove currently showing at the U.S. Cellular Arena.