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‘Mickey’s Freedom’ act urges Disney World to move to North Carolina

North Carolina Democrats want to take advantage of the bad blood between Disney and the state by enticing Walt Disney World to relocate to the Tarheel State.




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Disney’s Reedy Creek deal violated state law, attorneys for DeSantis board say

Attroneys for the new DeSantis board say the disputed Disney-Reedy Creek agreements violated state law.




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Disney to unleash Round 2 of 7,000 total layoffs Monday, reports say

About 15% of The Walt Disney Co.’s entertainment staff could be cut next week as the company begins a second round of layoffs.




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Disney deal: 2 water park days for price of 1

Disney World deal includes 2-day ticket for Typhoon Lagoon water park for the price of a 1-day ticket.




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SeaWorld dives into international waters with Abu Dhabi park

SeaWorld Abu Dhabi will be different that any other attraction the Orlando-based company offers, a top company executive says.




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Disney announces Not-So-Scary Halloween Party dates for 2023

Disney World says Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party will begin Aug. 11. Tickets go on sale in May.




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Disney World to open first affordable housing units in 2026

The development west of Disney World will open with 100 more units than previously announced, for a total of about 1,400 income-capped apartments.




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PODCAST: Poseidon’s Fury at Islands of Adventure closing and Disney’s Animal Kingdom turns 25 (Ep. 186)

The Theme Park Rangers say goodbye to Poseidon’s Fury at Universal’s Islands of Adventure and celebrate Animal Kingdom’s birthday.




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Moody tells Disney its records could be open to the public in Florida

Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody advised Disney that some of its records could be subject to public records law




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New I-Drive attraction to immerse visitors in world of Lonely Dog

Lonely Dog attraction, based on paintings from New Zealnd, to open on Orlando's International Drive.




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Star sighting: Geena Davis at Magic Kingdom

Star sighting: Actress Geena Davis checks out Tron ride at Magic Kingdom during Disney World visit




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Why is Ron DeSantis so determined to keep taking on Disney?

DeSantis’ war with Disney has some fellow Republicans questioning why he’s spending so much time battling Florida’s biggest name in tourism.




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Disney’s Animal Kingdom celebrates 25th birthday, Earth Day

Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park celebrated its 25th birthday, which doubles as Earth Day, on Saturday.




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Disneyland dragon bursts into flames during ‘Fantasmic’ show

Spectators at Disneyland’s popular “Fantasmic” show got a shock this weekend when the feature’s fire-breathing animatronic dragon suddenly burst into flames.




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Disney World’s ‘Fantasmic’ continues despite dragon fire at Disneyland show

"Fantasmic" show continues at Disney's Hollywood Studios despite Maleficent fire during Disneyland show.




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Fun Spot: Mine Blower coaster getting rail upgrade

Mine Blower roller coaster making rail upgrades with RMC at Fun Spot park in Kissimmee.




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SeaWorld: Viva la Musica concerts set

SeaWorld Orlando's Viva la Musica concert lineup include Melina Leon, Jon Secada, Grupo Mania, Rey Ruiz




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Universal’s theme park plans unaffected by CEO’s exit, company says

NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell’s departure from Comcast on Sunday for “inappropriate conduct” will not affect the company’s ongoing and upcoming theme park projects.




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Lawmakers unveil plan to inspect Disney World monorails

Lawmakers will take up an amendment requiring the Florida Department of Transportation to inspect Disney World's monorails.




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Florida Senate panel OKs Disney World monorail inspections

Disney World’s monorail system is poised to get state oversight as Gov. Ron DeSantis battles the theme park giant.




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Hollywood Studios: Reimagined Pixar Place returns with Incredibles, Edna Mode in May

Disney reopening Pixar Place, an 'Incredibles' meet-and-greet at Hollywood Studios in May.




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Robocop BBot will ‘walk’ the beat at Orange County Convention Center

The robot’s debut next month does not signal the AI takeover just yet, convention center leaders say.




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Port Canaveral revamps budget projection with record passenger counts

The crowds have been coming to the cruise lines at a higher rate than planned at Port Canaveral, and officials have reprojected what was already set to be record numbers to a total that’s more than double what it saw before the COVID-19 pandemic.




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Theme Park Rangers Radar: Overlooked at Animal Kingdom plus wardrobe words from ambassadors

Theme Park Rangers Radar looks for overlooked animals at Disney World, learns about WDW ambassadors' clothing.




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Icon Park: Wheel’s onboard game introduces retro Florida feel

Wheel at Icon Park brings back onboard game, this time called Great Florida Road Trip with retro feel, faux cameras




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Disney sues DeSantis, alleging ‘government retaliation’ in Reedy Creek feud

Disney accuses DeSantis of running a “targeted campaign of government retaliation” in the feud over the Reedy Creek Improvement District.




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Our guide to theme park people-watching

There is prime people-watching to be had at Disney World, Universal Orlando and SeaWorld theme parks




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Poo! Exhibit to exit Orlando Science Center

The pieces of the Poozeum exhibit, featuring fossilized feces, are leaving Orlando Science Center.




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‘On a roll,’ Universal’s theme parks set earnings record

Universal parent company Comcast’s executives are hopeful this year’s sizeable theme park investment will pay off as the division set an earnings record last quarter and the company’s international theme parks “roar” back from COVID restrictions.




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Disney World: Another way to see Ariel (and her legs) is coming up

Disney World to host new meet-and-greets with Ariel in conjunction with new live-action "Little Mermaid" movie




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Gatorland: Florida Man Challenge part of Gatorpalooza event

Gatorland plans Gatorpalooza event for May, including Florida Man Challenge




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PODCAST: Impact of Disneyland dragon fire, BBot security robot rolls into town and Icon Park debuts retro game (Ep. 187)

On this episode of Theme Park Rangers, Orlando Sentinel tourism reporters Dewayne Bevil and Katie Rice discuss the fire that damaged the Maleficent dragon at Disneyland and its impact on Disney World shows.




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SpaceX completes pair of Space Coast launches just over 4 hours apart

SpaceX knocked out a pair of launches from its two pads on the Space Coast on Monday in just over four hours.




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Space Florida IDs six key projects to increase rocket launches

Space Florida officials think six projects, ranging from an improved electrical system to replacing a bridge, need about $100 million a year through public and private investments.




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Wall Street makes wagers on the likely winners and losers in a second Trump term

While strong rhetoric on the campaign trail can cause these big swings, not all of the promises turn into actual policy.





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How to go cashless while also avoiding credit card debt

Tracking your spending, using prepaid cards and setting low credit limits can prevent you from spending money you don't have when using digital payment methods.





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Holiday flights are cheaper this year — here’s how to book smart

The holiday airfares out there have dipped across the board this year, compared with the same period in 2023.





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Justice Department sues to block UnitedHealth Group’s $3.3 billion purchase of Amedisys

UnitedHealth is seeking to add Amedisys to Optum, its subsidiary that provides care as well as pharmacy and technology services.




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3D Printing Podcast Radio Program – 3D Printing Changing Fashion

Will 3D Printing change the fashion industry? Listen to Bill & Josh talk about 3D Printing disrupting the entire fashion industry. The 3D Printing Podcast is the Official Podcast of the Association of 3D Printing.        




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Is Big Data Useful in 3D Printing?

This 3D printing podcast asks: What is the best way to protect my 3D Printing Data? This is the type of work the 3D Printing Association deals with every day.               



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  • 3d printing big data
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3D Printing Podcast – Are 3D Printing Materials Getting Safer?

If we eliminate the obvious, the fact that the belts and motors can pinch a finger as well as a heater block operating at 200+c will definitely burn you, we are left with the one unknown. That is of any hazardous fumes and odors that may be emitted by heating



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3D Printing Podcast – Discussion With Autodesk, Part 1

Listen to the experts at Autodesk discuss 3D printing, the direction they are heading and the unusual play in the market!




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The Future Of 3D Printing By Xometry’s Own Greg Paulsen

Listen to Greg Paulsen of Xometry speak about his view of the future of 3D Printing! What is in store for us 3D Printing enthusiasts?



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  • 3D Printing Service Bureau
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3D Printing Podcast – Xometry Speaks On Outsourced 3D Printing – And Avoiding 3D Printing Problems

How to choose? How to 3D Print? Why would Xometry be able to help a firm by being an outsourced 3D Printing bureau? Are there advantages to using a service bureau in general? Speak directly to Greg Paulsen by finding him at www.Xometry.com



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  • About 3d Printing
  • 3d printing podcast
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3D Printing Podcast – A Discussion With Kari About Marketing Networks

A great way for 3D Printing companies to gain markets is to build a network. Listen to Kari Gillenwater, of Gillenwater Consulting Group talk about why she thinks marketing networks are important.



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3D Printing Podcast – When Building A Marketing Network, How Do You Convince People To Join It?

How do you get people to join your marketing network? Kari Gillenwater explains you need to give, to get! Check out this quick 3D Printing Podcast.




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3D Printing Podcast – A Discussion With A CFO On Teams That Work

Liten to Ann Diddlebock speak on teams that work. Get her perspective as a CFO and enjoy! We borrow this podcast from our friend at International Toolkit