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Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party returns to Disney World this year

ORLANDO, Fla. — Walt Disney World has announced dates, ticket prices and event details for the 2022 return of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, an after-hours event at Magic Kingdom. For the past two years, the theme park has hosted less extravagant Halloween festivities in reaction to the COVID pandemic.

Orlando Sentinel

Family at Walt Disney World say someone used Apple AirTag to track them at theme park

The Gaston family from Tennessee, US, were "terrified, confused, hurt and scared" after discovering the Apple AirTag had been tracking them for hours at Walt Disney World

Daily Mirror

Disney parks boss on diversity, preventing division and Disneyland's Electrical Parade return

Disneyland, a rite of passage for many Southern Californians, celebrated its second proper grand opening a year ago this week on April 30. After a pandemic-induced closure of just over 13 months, a park that since 1955 has put forth the argument that there is a better, more triumphant version…

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No, Florida Republicans Do Not Care About Crony Capitalism

The state has 1,288 independent special districts. But we aren't hearing significant GOP complaints about anyone's but Disney's.

Reason

Walt Disney World launches 20% off hotel stays during 50th anniversary celebrations

A new Walt Disney World deal includes 20% off hotel rooms across a number of Disney Hotels at the Orlando resort during its 50th anniversary celebrations

Daily Mirror

Disney tells investors Florida can’t dissolve special district without paying debt

MIAMI — As Florida legislators were rushing through passage of a bill to repeal the special district that governs Walt Disney World last week, they failed to notice an obscure provision in state law that says the state could not do what legislators were doing — unless the district’s bond…

Miami Herald

Disney government dissolution bill signed by DeSantis

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill dissolving Walt Disney World’s private government, after the entertainment giant criticized a measure that critics have dubbed the “Don’t Say Gay” law

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Florida Legislature votes to strip Disney self-government

The Florida House of Representatives has given final passage to a bill to dissolve a private government that Walt Disney World has been allowed to operate on its properties for more than five decades

The Independent UK

First Thing: Putin orders blockade of Mariupol steelworks

Russia changes tactics as US warns of risk of cyber-attacks on Ukraine’s allies. Plus, Trump campaign ordered to pay Omarosa Manigault Newman over $1.3m

The Guardian - UK

Florida Senate passes bill to end Disney self-government

The Florida Senate has passed a bill to repeal a law allowing Walt Disney World to operate a private government over its properties in the state

The Independent UK

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

‘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

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Orlando Sentinel

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.

Los Angeles Times

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.

Benzinga

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…

The Independent UK

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

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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.

The Independent UK

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

Los Angeles Times

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.

Benzinga

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.

The Independent UK

Freak storm sparks flash flooding at Walt Disney World

Rainfall follows above average temperatures for Florida

Orlando Sentinel

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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