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‘We are changing the future:’ Disney World workers approve contract for $18 minimum wage

Disney’s lowest-paid full-time workers will earn at least $18 an hour this year under a contract union members overwhelmingly approved Wednesday.




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Fun Spot goes even more huge with new roller coaster at Atlanta park

Fun Spot owner John Arie Jr. is enthused about his huge, new roller coaster coming to Atlanta park.




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Disney Cruise Line hits construction milestone for new ship Disney Treasure

Disney Treasure, the sister ship to Disney Wish is set to take shape after the traditional keel-laying shipyard ceremony to begin the marathon of construction in the works before its arrival in 2024.




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Untangling DeSantis-Disney legal dispute could take years

The potential legal battle between Gov. Ron DeSantis and Disney over Reedy Creek could take years and cost millions.




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A ‘journey to freedom’: Lolita the orca will be released back into home waters after decades in captivity

Lolita, the 57-year-old orca who’s been held in captivity at the Miami Seaquarium on Virginia Key since the 1970s, is expected to be returned to her home waters in the Puget Sound, where she will live out the remainder of her days.




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Norwegian Cruise Line sued over teenager’s go-cart injury

The family of an injured teenager filed a lawsuit in federal court claiming she was critically injured while riding on a go-cart attraction on a Norwegian Cruise Line vessel while she and her family were sailing in the western Caribbean.




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Moody seeks Disney-Reedy Creek records; DeSantis says, ‘you ain’t seen nothing yet’

Gov. Ron DeSantis vows to keep fighting for control of Disney's Reedy Creek Improvement District.




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Around the (Disney) world in 12 days? How fan says he rode every Disney ride globally

Nathan Firesheets says he visited every Disney theme park worldwide and rode every operating ride in just 12 days.




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Disney: New Tron ride’s timing melds moves and music

Disney World: Getting the new Tron roller coaster online is a matter of timing.




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Osceola Airbnb hosts earned $64 million in 2022, company says

A report from Airbnb found that hosts in Osceola County with a single listing earned an average of $14,700 last year.




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Four states join U.S. suit against JetBlue buyout of Spirit

JetBlue Airways' bid to take over Miramar-based Spirit Airlines has drawn more opposition as California, Maryland, New Jersey and North Carolina joined a U.S. Justice Department lawsuit to stop the transaction.




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DeSantis asks for probe of Disney-Reedy Creek agreements

Gov. Ron DeSantis asked Florida’s chief inspector general on Monday to look into agreements the Reedy Creek Improvement District made with Disney.




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Iger vows $17B Disney World expansion, calls DeSantis ‘anti-business’

Disney plans to invest $17 billion in Walt Disney World over the next 10 years and create 13,000 new jobs, CEO Bob Iger says.




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Gatorland: Closer look at Croc Rock, baby goats and a rescue alligator named Winchester

Gatorland introduces rock-climbing wall, Winchester the rescue alligator, three baby goats and future crocodile spot.




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Disney: Long-awaited Tron ride officially rolls into Magic Kingdom

Walt Disney World's much-awaited Tron Lightcycle / Run roller coaster officially opened at Magic Kingdom Tuesday.




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Legoland: Annual-pass discounts now available

Legoland Florida annual passes, hotel stays available at a discount




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Theme Park Rangers Radar: Disney Springs Art Walk, Cinderella Castle change, name that Tron tune

Theme Park Rangers Radar takes a Disney Springs Art Walk, looks at Cinderella Castle change, hears a Tron ride musical moment




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Universal, ride builder settle lawsuit over millions owed for Jimmy Fallon ride

Universal Orlando and a company that helped make its “Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon” ride have settled a lawsuit.




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Disney to resume new annual-pass sales this month

Walt Disney World will again start selling annual passes to its theme parks on April 20.




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Port Canaveral seeks solutions to broker smooth cruise and space relationship

It’s actually good one of the world’s largest cruise ships strayed into the safety zone and delayed a SpaceX rocket launch, Port Canaveral CEO Capt. John Murray says.




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Ticket offer: SeaWorld + Busch Gardens for $99.99

Two-day, two-park tickets for SeaWorld Orlando, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay selling for $99.99.




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Orlando Science Center plans $12 admission day

Orlando Science Center has discounted on $12 Day, set for April 16.




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Disney names chief brand officer as company faces scrutiny over politics, content

As it faces criticism from conservatives, the Walt Disney Company has appointed its first chief brand officer.




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PODCAST: 12 Disney theme parks. 12 days. Every ride. (Ep. 184)

“It was equal parts travel logistics, physical endurance and Disney stuff,” says Nathan Firesheets about his Disney Global Ride Challenge.




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Star sighting: Bucs linebacker Shaquil Barrett at Legoland Florida

Picture it: Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Shaquil Barrett becomes first Buc on new Pirate River Quest boat ride at Legoland Florida theme park.




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DeSantis: I’ll kill Reedy Creek deal, consider hotel tax, tolls for Disney World

Gov. DeSantis says he will void the Reedy Creek deal that stripped the new board of its power and consider new hotel taxes and tolls on Disney World.




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Bahamas cruise capacity to swell with Nassau revamp, new Disney, Royal Caribbean and Carnival destinations

The Bahamas have lined up capacity to take in thousands more cruise passengers in the coming years with the planned development of private destinations for Disney, Carnival and Royal Caribbean as well as a soon-to-open overhaul of the port of Nassau.




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Disney: New locales, characters coming to Star Tour rides

Disney adding scenes and characters to Star Tours attraction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in 2024.




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Icon Park: New Play Pass includes entry to multiple attractions

Icon Park's new Play Pass includes admission to Wheel, Madame Tussauds, Sea Life, Museum of Illusions, more.




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‘Jeopardy’ asks ‘Who is Walt Disney?’ — Orlando man knew and won

Walt Disney is the answer (er, question) in Final Jeopardy, and it helps makes an Orlando man the winner




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Universal: End is near for Poseidon’s Fury

Confirmed: Universal is closing Poseidon's Fury show at Islands of Adventure as of May 9.




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Island H2O water park sets Glow Foam Party for adults

Island H2O Live Water Park plans Glow Foam Party for April 29 at the Kissimmee attraction.




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DeSantis’ Disney World board to consider resolution asserting control

Gov. Ron DeSantis’ tourism oversight board is looking to exert its authority over development in Disney World’s special district.




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SeaWorld: Ne-Yo, Martina McBride set for final Seven Seas concerts

SeaWorld Orlando adds Ne-Yo and Martina McBride concerts for Seven Seas Food Festival. They'll be event's last 2 singers of 2023.




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MSC Cruises lines up new ships for Port Canaveral while massive World America bound for Miami

MSC Cruises has been sailing from Port Canaveral for less than two years, but it’s set to bring in its third vessel in a new class this month.




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Disney sets dates for Epcot food and wine fest

Disney sets the dates for the 2023 edition of Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. It starts July 27.




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Disney shares more Tiana ride tidbits

Disney unveils additional details for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, Splash Mountain's replacement. There will be animatronics, music and the smell of beignets




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At a glance: Park reservations rules change soon for Disney passholders

Disney World passholders will soon have more leeway with theme park reservations.




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PODCAST: Disney annual pass sales return and Star Tours ride to get new characters, scenes (Ep. 185)

Walt Disney World will start selling three levels of its annual passes to it theme parks again as of April 20.




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Disney CEO Iger makes Time 100 ‘most influential people’ list

Walt Disney Co. CEO Bob Iger has been named to the Time 100 “most influential people” list of 2023.




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Reedy Creek finds ‘no records exist’ for Moody’s probe into Disney agreements

Attorney General Ashley Moody came up empty on a public records request about agreements the Reedy Creek Improvement District’s board made with Disney.




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Royal Caribbean details nightlife options on massive Icon of the Seas

The biggest cruise ship in the world is going to be serving up a few new drinks at a few new venues on board as Royal Caribbean released details on some of the bars coming to Icon of the Seas when it debuts out of Miami in January.




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DeSantis wants the state to regulate Disney rides. Here’s what that could mean.

A proposal to strip Disney World of its ability to self-inspect its rides could also alter its participation in a deal that allows these companies to self-report injuries.




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DeSantis says lawmakers will reassert control of Reedy Creek, jokes about building prison

Gov. Ron DeSantis vowed Monday that the Florida Legislature will soon reassert control over Disney World’s Reedy Creek




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25 very specific things to like about Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Disney's Animal Kingdom turns 25: A look at the theme park's likable traits.




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Baby Florida panthers relocate to Gatorland

New to Gatorland: Two brother-sister baby Florida panthers. Their names are Yuma and Sakari.




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Lawmaker files plan to undo Reedy Creek deal; Trump says Disney ‘destroyed’ DeSantis

Gov. Ron DeSantis drew fire from former President Donald Trump and former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie for his battle with Disney.




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Theme Park Rangers Radar: Poseidon bows out, Disney anniversary juggling and a look at what’s next

Theme Park Rangers Radar waves goodbye to Poseidon’s Fury and the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World. Plus: What's next.




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Disney World annual passes: What to know as new sales resume Thursday

Walt Disney World begins selling annual passes to new customers Thursday after months of being on "pause."




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Bills to kill Disney-Reedy Creek deal move to Senate, House floors

Proposals to void Disney’s last-minute development agreement with Reedy Creek are their way to the House and Senate floors.