Thursday, November 17, 2022

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November 17, 2022

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Disney World increases price of park tickets, annual passes

Disney World on Tuesday revealed a jump in theme-park ticket prices, their first increase since 2018.

Getting the hang of Universal's holidays again

Universal Orlando's holiday lineup again includes Grinchmas, Macy's parade, Mannheim Steamroller concerts.

SeaWorld unveils Pipeline coaster car at IAAPA

SeaWorld Orlando reveals ride vehicles for Pipeline roller coaster at IAAPA.

Disney Cruise Line to buy unfinished ship that will become largest in fleet

One cruise line's loss is Mickey Mouse's gain as Disney Cruise Line announced it would acquire the unfinished Global Dream cruise ship under construction in Germany.

PODCAST: Updated 'Fantasmic' returns at Disney and Universal plans to close 5 KidZone attractions (Ep. 165)

Mickey and pirates and scares, oh my! Orlando Sentinel tourism reporters Dewayne Bevil and Katie Rice discuss the return of an updated "Fantasmic" to Disney's Hollywood Studios,...

Theme Park Rangers Radar 45: Meet Marilyn Monroe's dress, get merry on Space Mountain, eat a wee tree

Theme Park Rangers Radar eyes Ripley's Marilyn Monroe dress, holidays at Space Mountain, Disney's Christmas tree cake.

Ripley renovation includes NASA's 'lost' moonwalk videotapes, outer-space exhibit

New Ripley exhibit in Orlando stars NASA's "lost" tapes of first moonwalk. Company bought Apollo 11 relics for $1.8 million in '19.

Disney: Gingerbread castle rises at Contemporary

Gingerbread castle at Contemporary Resort, celebrates Disney World's 50th anniversary, Mary Blair.

Disney, Virgin, Viking land top awards in U.S. News & World Report cruise rankings

It was no surprise Disney Cruise Line landed the top award for U.S. News & World Report's annual ranking for best cruise lines for families. It's the ninth year in a row the Mouse had...

Disney's Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser wins a Thea Award

Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, Disney World's immersive experience, wins Thea Award announced at IAAPA Expo.

'Premier League Morning Live' to broadcast from Universal in January

Universal Orlando hosts "Premier League Mornings Live" fan festival and broadcast in January.

IAAPA Expo: Corner booth hits the spot for veteran vendor

Perky's Pizza, a 30-year veteran of IAAPA Expo, likes its corner booth at the attractions conference, the lowest-numbered slot of the 1,100 vendors.

Tall order: Ripley CEO Jim Pattison begins IAAPA chairman stint

IAAPA opening ceremony includes Ripley's Jim Pattison taking on chairman duties.

Disney tourists shake off Nicole after theme parks reopen

"You make the magic yourself, right?" one Disney tourist said.

Disney picks developer for affordable housing project near its theme parks

Walt Disney World has chosen housing developer The Michaels Organization to build, own and operate its new affordable housing development near Flamingo Crossings Town Center.

Disney to cut costs, freeze hiring amid disappointing earnings report, CEO memo says

Disney is planning a "targeted hiring freeze" as part of a broader strategy to cut costs after its recent quarterly earnings fell short of expectations, according to a memo by CEO Bob...

Will Disney layoffs, hiring freeze affect Disney World?

It is unclear if Walt Disney World will be affected specifically, but one union leader said it was unlikely to affect local workers soon.

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