business and finance ‘We are changing the future:’ Disney World workers approve contract for $18 minimum wage By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Mar 2023 00:59:16 +0000 Disney’s lowest-paid full-time workers will earn at least $18 an hour this year under a contract union members overwhelmingly approved Wednesday. Full Article
business and finance Fun Spot goes even more huge with new roller coaster at Atlanta park By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Mar 2023 09:30:00 +0000 Fun Spot owner John Arie Jr. is enthused about his huge, new roller coaster coming to Atlanta park. Full Article
business and finance Disney Cruise Line hits construction milestone for new ship Disney Treasure By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Mar 2023 19:12:58 +0000 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. Full Article
business and finance Untangling DeSantis-Disney legal dispute could take years By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Mar 2023 20:43:49 +0000 The potential legal battle between Gov. Ron DeSantis and Disney over Reedy Creek could take years and cost millions. Full Article
business and finance A ‘journey to freedom’: Lolita the orca will be released back into home waters after decades in captivity By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Mar 2023 22:23:16 +0000 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. Full Article
business and finance Norwegian Cruise Line sued over teenager’s go-cart injury By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Mar 2023 22:45:38 +0000 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. Full Article
business and finance Moody seeks Disney-Reedy Creek records; DeSantis says, ‘you ain’t seen nothing yet’ By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Fri, 31 Mar 2023 20:33:04 +0000 Gov. Ron DeSantis vows to keep fighting for control of Disney's Reedy Creek Improvement District. Full Article
business and finance Around the (Disney) world in 12 days? How fan says he rode every Disney ride globally By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Sat, 01 Apr 2023 11:00:00 +0000 Nathan Firesheets says he visited every Disney theme park worldwide and rode every operating ride in just 12 days. Full Article
business and finance Disney: New Tron ride’s timing melds moves and music By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Mon, 03 Apr 2023 08:54:00 +0000 Disney World: Getting the new Tron roller coaster online is a matter of timing. Full Article
business and finance Osceola Airbnb hosts earned $64 million in 2022, company says By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Mon, 03 Apr 2023 17:42:17 +0000 A report from Airbnb found that hosts in Osceola County with a single listing earned an average of $14,700 last year. Full Article
business and finance Four states join U.S. suit against JetBlue buyout of Spirit By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Mon, 03 Apr 2023 17:48:35 +0000 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. Full Article
business and finance DeSantis asks for probe of Disney-Reedy Creek agreements By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Mon, 03 Apr 2023 20:16:24 +0000 Gov. Ron DeSantis asked Florida’s chief inspector general on Monday to look into agreements the Reedy Creek Improvement District made with Disney. Full Article
business and finance Iger vows $17B Disney World expansion, calls DeSantis ‘anti-business’ By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Mon, 03 Apr 2023 20:27:21 +0000 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. Full Article
business and finance Gatorland: Closer look at Croc Rock, baby goats and a rescue alligator named Winchester By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Apr 2023 09:31:00 +0000 Gatorland introduces rock-climbing wall, Winchester the rescue alligator, three baby goats and future crocodile spot. Full Article
business and finance Disney: Long-awaited Tron ride officially rolls into Magic Kingdom By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Tue, 04 Apr 2023 18:42:57 +0000 Walt Disney World's much-awaited Tron Lightcycle / Run roller coaster officially opened at Magic Kingdom Tuesday. Full Article
business and finance Legoland: Annual-pass discounts now available By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Apr 2023 09:46:00 +0000 Legoland Florida annual passes, hotel stays available at a discount Full Article
business and finance Theme Park Rangers Radar: Disney Springs Art Walk, Cinderella Castle change, name that Tron tune By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Apr 2023 16:44:02 +0000 Theme Park Rangers Radar takes a Disney Springs Art Walk, looks at Cinderella Castle change, hears a Tron ride musical moment Full Article
business and finance Universal, ride builder settle lawsuit over millions owed for Jimmy Fallon ride By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Apr 2023 20:47:40 +0000 Universal Orlando and a company that helped make its “Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon” ride have settled a lawsuit. Full Article
business and finance Disney to resume new annual-pass sales this month By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Apr 2023 13:00:00 +0000 Walt Disney World will again start selling annual passes to its theme parks on April 20. Full Article
business and finance Port Canaveral seeks solutions to broker smooth cruise and space relationship By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Apr 2023 15:39:17 +0000 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. Full Article
business and finance Ticket offer: SeaWorld + Busch Gardens for $99.99 By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Apr 2023 16:09:29 +0000 Two-day, two-park tickets for SeaWorld Orlando, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay selling for $99.99. Full Article
business and finance Orlando Science Center plans $12 admission day By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Apr 2023 17:40:24 +0000 Orlando Science Center has discounted on $12 Day, set for April 16. Full Article
business and finance Disney names chief brand officer as company faces scrutiny over politics, content By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Apr 2023 19:13:09 +0000 As it faces criticism from conservatives, the Walt Disney Company has appointed its first chief brand officer. Full Article
business and finance PODCAST: 12 Disney theme parks. 12 days. Every ride. (Ep. 184) By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Fri, 07 Apr 2023 13:14:23 +0000 “It was equal parts travel logistics, physical endurance and Disney stuff,” says Nathan Firesheets about his Disney Global Ride Challenge. Full Article
business and finance Star sighting: Bucs linebacker Shaquil Barrett at Legoland Florida By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Fri, 07 Apr 2023 13:38:10 +0000 Picture it: Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Shaquil Barrett becomes first Buc on new Pirate River Quest boat ride at Legoland Florida theme park. Full Article
business and finance DeSantis: I’ll kill Reedy Creek deal, consider hotel tax, tolls for Disney World By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Fri, 07 Apr 2023 19:54:50 +0000 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. Full Article
business and finance Bahamas cruise capacity to swell with Nassau revamp, new Disney, Royal Caribbean and Carnival destinations By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Sun, 09 Apr 2023 11:00:00 +0000 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. Full Article
business and finance Disney: New locales, characters coming to Star Tour rides By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Apr 2023 13:22:06 +0000 Disney adding scenes and characters to Star Tours attraction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in 2024. Full Article
business and finance Icon Park: New Play Pass includes entry to multiple attractions By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Apr 2023 14:31:37 +0000 Icon Park's new Play Pass includes admission to Wheel, Madame Tussauds, Sea Life, Museum of Illusions, more. Full Article
business and finance ‘Jeopardy’ asks ‘Who is Walt Disney?’ — Orlando man knew and won By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Apr 2023 00:50:48 +0000 Walt Disney is the answer (er, question) in Final Jeopardy, and it helps makes an Orlando man the winner Full Article
business and finance Universal: End is near for Poseidon’s Fury By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Apr 2023 15:49:53 +0000 Confirmed: Universal is closing Poseidon's Fury show at Islands of Adventure as of May 9. Full Article
business and finance Island H2O water park sets Glow Foam Party for adults By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Apr 2023 17:35:03 +0000 Island H2O Live Water Park plans Glow Foam Party for April 29 at the Kissimmee attraction. Full Article
business and finance DeSantis’ Disney World board to consider resolution asserting control By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Apr 2023 21:03:53 +0000 Gov. Ron DeSantis’ tourism oversight board is looking to exert its authority over development in Disney World’s special district. Full Article
business and finance SeaWorld: Ne-Yo, Martina McBride set for final Seven Seas concerts By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Apr 2023 13:46:09 +0000 SeaWorld Orlando adds Ne-Yo and Martina McBride concerts for Seven Seas Food Festival. They'll be event's last 2 singers of 2023. Full Article
business and finance MSC Cruises lines up new ships for Port Canaveral while massive World America bound for Miami By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Apr 2023 17:44:00 +0000 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. Full Article
business and finance Disney sets dates for Epcot food and wine fest By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Wed, 12 Apr 2023 19:39:19 +0000 Disney sets the dates for the 2023 edition of Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. It starts July 27. Full Article
business and finance Disney shares more Tiana ride tidbits By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Apr 2023 04:12:00 +0000 Disney unveils additional details for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, Splash Mountain's replacement. There will be animatronics, music and the smell of beignets Full Article
business and finance At a glance: Park reservations rules change soon for Disney passholders By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Apr 2023 09:30:00 +0000 Disney World passholders will soon have more leeway with theme park reservations. Full Article
business and finance PODCAST: Disney annual pass sales return and Star Tours ride to get new characters, scenes (Ep. 185) By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Apr 2023 18:21:22 +0000 Walt Disney World will start selling three levels of its annual passes to it theme parks again as of April 20. Full Article
business and finance Disney CEO Iger makes Time 100 ‘most influential people’ list By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Thu, 13 Apr 2023 22:01:47 +0000 Walt Disney Co. CEO Bob Iger has been named to the Time 100 “most influential people” list of 2023. Full Article
business and finance Reedy Creek finds ‘no records exist’ for Moody’s probe into Disney agreements By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Apr 2023 21:33:08 +0000 Attorney General Ashley Moody came up empty on a public records request about agreements the Reedy Creek Improvement District’s board made with Disney. Full Article
business and finance Royal Caribbean details nightlife options on massive Icon of the Seas By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Sun, 16 Apr 2023 19:06:03 +0000 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. Full Article
business and finance DeSantis wants the state to regulate Disney rides. Here’s what that could mean. By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Apr 2023 22:30:04 +0000 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. Full Article
business and finance DeSantis says lawmakers will reassert control of Reedy Creek, jokes about building prison By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Apr 2023 22:31:18 +0000 Gov. Ron DeSantis vowed Monday that the Florida Legislature will soon reassert control over Disney World’s Reedy Creek Full Article
business and finance 25 very specific things to like about Disney’s Animal Kingdom By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Apr 2023 09:43:00 +0000 Disney's Animal Kingdom turns 25: A look at the theme park's likable traits. Full Article
business and finance Baby Florida panthers relocate to Gatorland By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Apr 2023 13:11:30 +0000 New to Gatorland: Two brother-sister baby Florida panthers. Their names are Yuma and Sakari. Full Article
business and finance Lawmaker files plan to undo Reedy Creek deal; Trump says Disney ‘destroyed’ DeSantis By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Apr 2023 21:26:00 +0000 Gov. Ron DeSantis drew fire from former President Donald Trump and former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie for his battle with Disney. Full Article
business and finance Theme Park Rangers Radar: Poseidon bows out, Disney anniversary juggling and a look at what’s next By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Apr 2023 09:30:00 +0000 Theme Park Rangers Radar waves goodbye to Poseidon’s Fury and the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World. Plus: What's next. Full Article
business and finance Disney World annual passes: What to know as new sales resume Thursday By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Apr 2023 13:15:11 +0000 Walt Disney World begins selling annual passes to new customers Thursday after months of being on "pause." Full Article
business and finance Bills to kill Disney-Reedy Creek deal move to Senate, House floors By www.orlandosentinel.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Apr 2023 17:56:07 +0000 Proposals to void Disney’s last-minute development agreement with Reedy Creek are their way to the House and Senate floors. Full Article