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I quit after working at Disney World for three months through the Disney College Program. AdvertisementIt was always my dream to work at Disney World, and in 2019, it came true when I was hired through the Disney College Program. Most of the College Program employees were reallocated to other parts of the Disney property, even though Epcot's next festival was starting soon. Even though I only had about a month left in my College Program, I quit after a couple of days of training at Magic Kingdom. It's taken me some time to neutralize my feelings toward DisneyMy feelings toward Disney World have shifted a lot since I started working there.
Persons: , Jordyn Bradley, Epcot's, It's, I've, I'm Organizations: Disney, Disney College Program, Service, Epcot, Wine, College Program, Magic Kingdom, Program Locations: Florida, Michigan
This post originally appeared in the Insider Today newsletter. NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . On the agenda:But first: Get in, we're going to the Met Gala. An aerial shot shows Jared Leto on the red carpet at the 2023 Met Gala.
Persons: , Jared Leto, Neilson Barnard, MG23, Anna Wintour, Bunny, Jennifer Lopez, Chris Hemsworth, Shou Zi Chew, I'm, Yulia Reznikov, everyone's, Morimoto, Chris Burnett, hasn't, they're, Tyler Le, Anne Hathaway's sizzling, Jerry Seinfeld Organizations: Business, Service, Disney, Victoria & Alberts, Metropolitan Museum, Art's Costume, Vogue, Costume Institute, Social, BI, HGTV, Netflix Locations: Epcot, Victoria, Scottsdale , Arizona, Scottsdale Scottsdale , Arizona, Scottsdale, Michigan
It had been more than a year since the Covid pandemic had forced Disney's domestic parks to shutter, but D'Amaro, chair of Disney's experiences division, was confident guests would flood back in when the gates reopened. Revenues fell 35% in 2020, a nearly $10 billion decrease from the $26.2 billion the experiences division had tallied in the year before the pandemic. The experiences division posted record revenue of $32.5 billion in fiscal 2023, a 16% increase from the prior year. Its innovations, from ride mechanics and animatronics to creature design and immersive architecture, have made Disney's parks a standout in the industry. Storytelling is at the heart of everything across Disney's experiences division.
Persons: Mickey Mouse, Ian Langsdon, Josh D'Amaro, D'Amaro, Bob Chapek, D'Amaro —, Walt Disney, King Arthur Carousel, Christian Thompson, you've, it's, Bob Iger, Nelson, Walt Disney Imagineering, Rey, Kylo Ren, Judy Hopps, Imagineers, CNBC —, Lewis, Disney, Imagineering, Matt Stroshane, Alan Bergman Organizations: Paris, Afp, Getty, Gibson, Disney, Walt Disney Imagineering, Hong Kong Disneyland, Walt Disney, Guardians, Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Star Wars, California Disneyland's, Walt Disney Imagineering's, Disney Engineers, Force, Southwest, CNBC, Galactic, Marvel Locations: California, Burbank, Disneyland, Hong Kong, Shanghai Disneyland, Florida, Epcot, Magic, Wharf, Disneyland's, Disney's, Edge
I planned a small wedding at Disney World for under $25,000, and I learned a lot about the process. I knew I'd have to hit an event minimum, but I didn't know how complicated the system was. I definitely should've paid for private transportation for my guests, Disney World property is huge. Read on for the most important things to know before planning a Disney wedding. There's truly a Disney wedding venue for everyone, and you don't have to limit yourself to oneThe decor was simple, just like I wanted.
Persons: , Read, There's, Tamu, Epcot's Italy Isola, Willie, it's, Mystee, they're, I've, Tyler Maness, Alice, Hatter, you'll, Smith's, You'll Organizations: Disney, Service, Cinderella, Animal Kingdom, Magic Kingdom, Animal, Floridian, Disney Springs, Blues Locations: Animal Kingdom, Italy, Epcot, Whitehall, Epcot's Italy, Florida, Magic, San Francisco
I grew up going to Disney parks every year, and now I help plan vacations there for a living. I loved organizing Disney vacations so much that I even became a travel planner at Marvelous Mouse Travels, specializing in Disney destinations. Expedition Everest is my favorite ride on the propertyI can't get enough of Expedition Everest, from the theming in the line to the exhilarating ride up the mountain. We always make a point to properly experience Magic Kingdom at nightEverything is even more magical when it's all lit up. It's such a nostalgic part of Disney for me, and my boys love to ride it as much as I do.
Persons: , I've, you'll, Kari Becker, benedict, Nemo, we're, there's Organizations: Disney, Service, Dole, Floridian, Grand Floridian, Animal Kingdom, Animal, Magic, Thunder Mountain Railroad, Epcot, Contemporary, Yacht Locations: Florida, Magic
Now I'm 24, and I'm totally sober. Some people even go as far as to tell me that I just must think that I'm perfect since I don't drink. I don't think drinking takes away from a person's moral goodness. Even though some people may try to make me think again about my decision to stay completely sober, I'm not going to change my mind. I am content with the choices I make and feel that those who don't understand don't need to.
Persons: I'm, I've Organizations: Disney, Epcot
We started our trip at Disney World with fun in the theme parks. We visited all four theme parks on our trip to Disney World. Kari BeckerWhile in Orlando, we stayed at our favorite resort, Yacht Club, which has easy access to both Hollywood Studios and Epcot. After factoring in our hotel stay, park-hopper tickets, and all our meals, our total came to $6,000. We loved the theme-park vacation as much as always, but we were excited to get to the next part of our trip.
Persons: Kari Becker Organizations: Disney, Yacht Club, Hollywood Studios, Epcot Locations: Orlando
My family of four recently spent nearly $10,000 on our eight-night trip to Disney World. Since we spent more than a day in each of our favorite parks, we didn't splurge on Genie+. AdvertisementWhen it comes to making magical memories at Disney World, my family of four has been there, done that, and gotten the T-shirt — and the collectible popcorn buckets. We spent our Epcot days sampling smaller bites around the World Showcase, which served as budget-friendly breakfasts, lunches, and dinners. Overall, if we return to Disney this year, we're going to rethink our dining budgetWe haven't decided whether we'll make it back to Disney World in 2024.
Persons: , we've, Matt Cabral, Yehaa Bob Jackson —, Genie, We'd, Mickey isn't, it's, could've, Sally, we're, haven't, Heck Organizations: Disney, Service, Disney's Port, Christmas Party . Transportation, Port, Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom, Wine, Epcot, Christmas Party, Mad Tea Party, Tomorrowland Locations: Rhode Island, Orlando, Disney's Port Orleans, Providence , Rhode Island, Orleans, Riverside, Louisiana, Matt Cabral Port, Disney Springs, Kingdom, Epcot, USA
Our Disney World and Universal Orlando trip for a family of five cost about $7,000 for six nights. AdvertisementIn July, our family of five checked a Disney World and Universal Studios trip off our bucket list. AdvertisementWe'd book a family suite at a Disney resort againOur kids enjoyed the pools at Disney's All-Star Music Resort. AdvertisementAt about $7,000, our Disney and Universal trip cost more than double what we've spent on other vacations. We won't be annual Disney World trekkers anytime soon, but we'll probably be back.
Persons: , Mandy Bray, could've, We'd, I'd, Harry Potter, Bourne, we've Organizations: Disney World, Universal Orlando, Disney, Service, Universal Studios, Transportation, Universal Express, Universal, Universal Studios Orlando, Animal Kingdom, Hollywood Studios Locations: Indianapolis, Orlando, Florida, Epcot, National
I worked at Disney World and visited the theme parks for free all the time. AdvertisementIf you're looking for a vacation that's a great value, I don't think you'll ever find it at Disney World. My partner and I recently planned our first Disney trip together and told ourselves we could do it on a budget. I'm used to getting discounts all over Disney WorldWhen I worked at Disney World, I visited the parks for free and got added discounts. I still loved my trip, but I do feel like Disney World is too expensiveIt will probably be a while before I head back to Disney World.
Persons: I've, I'm, , Jordyn Bradley, Mickey pretzels, Mickey, mignon, Jordyn Bradley I've Organizations: Disney World, Service, Disney, Sports, Disney Springs, Hollywood Studios, Epcot, Sam's Club Locations: Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Japan, Canada, Magic
They moved into a bigger home, bought annual passes to Disney World, and enjoyed the warmer weather. I was born and raised in New York City but always knew I'd eventually move to Florida. I spent a lot of time vacationing there as a kid and my wife and I went to Disney World for our honeymoon. Plus, my wife and I wanted to start a family there because the cost of living in New York City was too high. Here's what it's like to work, play, and raise kids with Disney World in your backyard.
Persons: Mark Kaley, , who's, I'd, We've, It's, I've Organizations: Disney, Service, Disney World, Universal Studios, Phillips Center, Performing Arts, Orlando City SC, Orlando Science Center, Otter Public Relations Locations: Orlando, Florida, New York, New York City, Epcot, SeaWorld, Winter, Dora
I stayed at the cheapest hotels onsite at Disney World and Universal Orlando earlier this year. That's what I thought until one trip to a Universal Orlando value hotel. While Disney World is home to princesses, Star Wars characters, Marvel superheroes, and Pixar cartoons, Universal Orlando boasts Harry Potter, Minions, and Transformers. Abigail Nilsson/Getty ImagesWhere Universal may have Disney beat: value hotel roomsI've stayed at Disney World's value resorts on multiple occasions throughout my life. I love staying at Disney World's value resorts overall, but based on this experience, I think Universal Orlando offers better rooms.
Persons: , I've, you'll, Marvel, Harry Potter, Abigail Nilsson, Amanda Krause, I'm Organizations: Disney World, Universal Orlando, Universal, Service, Disney, Sports, Hollywood Studios, Magic, Universal Studios, Wars, Pixar, Star Resorts Locations: Orlando , Florida, Universal Orlando, Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, EPCOT
YouTuber SadlyItsBradley posted a video of himself taking the Meta Quest 3 headset to Disney World. AdvertisementAdvertisementMeta's new Quest 3 headset is best enjoyed on the go, according to YouTuber Bradley Lynch. To prove his point, the YouTuber took his mixed-reality headset for a day at Disney World. In the video, Lynch shows himself at Disney World walking around Epcot, looking at Cinderella's Castle, sitting on a ride, and watching a firework show, all while wearing the Quest 3. As someone who lives near Disney World, Lynch told Insider he visits the parks frequently, which allowed him to film himself at the park, and he'd probably wear the headset to it again.
Persons: YouTuber SadlyItsBradley, , YouTuber Bradley Lynch, Lynch, @Jaymayo_visits, he'd Organizations: Disney, Service, Google, Disney Security, New York Comic Con Locations: Epcot
LAS VEGAS (AP) — It started as a crude sketch — a circle with a stick person inside. He and MSG Ventures CEO David Dibble were trying to create a plan to give the entertainment venue industry a facelift in Las Vegas. “That’s cool,” said Glenn NP Nowak, an architecture professor at the nearby University of Nevada, Las Vegas. However, the Sphere is the most expensive entertainment venue built in Las Vegas, eclipsing the approximately $1.9 billion, 65,000-seat Allegiant Stadium sports facility that opened in 2020. The government here was welcoming and encouraging.”The project started as a partnership with casino company Las Vegas Sands, the then-owner of the Venetian and Palazzo resort towers on the Las Vegas Strip.
Persons: James Dolan, David Dibble, Dolan, , don’t, Dibble, Darren Aronofsky, Glenn NP Nowak, Nowak, Harry Reid, ” Dolan, it's, , I'm Organizations: LAS VEGAS, Garden, New York Knicks, Rangers, MSG Ventures, University of Nevada, Walt Disney, Montreal Biosphere, Avicii Arena, Caesars Entertainment, Harry Reid International Airport, Sands, Las Locations: Vegas, Madison, Las Vegas, Florida, Montreal, Canada, Sweden, London, New York
CNN —A bear that prompted partial closures at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom on Monday was captured without incident and is being relocated, according to a news release from Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission. Nearly a dozen attractions were closed on Monday at the time authorities were trying to locate the bear at Magic Kingdom, according to the My Disney Experience app. WESHIt was not clear if the closures, or how many, were related to the bear sighting. CNN has reached out to Disney for more details about specific closures but has not heard back yet. There are three other major parks at the resort: EPCOT, Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom.
Persons: ” FWC, FWC, Sawyer, Craig Williams, Disney, , Shawn Nottingham, Carlos Suarez, Melissa Alonso, Kate Conerly Organizations: CNN, Walt Disney World’s, Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission, Ocala National Forest, Disney, Walt Disney World Railroad, Liberty Square, Hall, Presidents, Haunted, Liberty, WESH, Hollywood Studios, Animal Locations: Ocala, Magic, Caribbean, Frontierland, EPCOT, Animal Kingdom
Newlyweds Natalie and Brett Schwartz exchanged vows at Walt Disney World in Orlando this summer. "Our approach was to shine a light on the beautiful tapestry of people that come to Walt Disney World," Trejo said. Francis Dominic, the former parks worker turned influencer, has also been tapped to promote Disney parks and films. It's a difficult tightrope to navigate, but it could define the future of Disney parks. Are you a Disney parks or Walt Disney Co. insider?
Persons: Sarah Rachul, I'm, Rachul, Orlando —, , Molly May, Francis Dominic, Dominic, who's, Taylor, Ron DeSantis —, Japan pavilion's Takumi, Jonathan de Araujo, it's, Tara Goldstein, Ann van Oostendorp, Disney, Van Oostendorp, Natalie Schwartz, Brett, Schwartz, Sierra Keller's, Keller, Natalie, Brett Schwartz, Jason Petrina, he's, Disney's, He's, They're, Petrina, Mickey, Chris Evans, Zoe Saldaña, What's, Wan Kenobi, Emperor Palpatine, she'd, welling, haven't, Neph Trejo, Walt, " Trejo, It's, Halle Bailey, Kent Phillips, Gaston, Jeremy Singh, I'd, Singh couldn't, he'd, Singh, they're, Patrick Dougall, Mark Eades, Eades, we've, Amanda Krause, Reed Alexander Organizations: Walt Disney, Epcot, Disney Vacation, Disney, Mouse, Disneyland, Disney Parks, Walt Disney Co, Florida Gov, Universal, Guardians, Galaxy, University of Tampa, Disney World, Honeymooners, Star Wars, Marvel, Magic, Cafe Orleans, Disney World's Hollywood Studios, Hollywood Studios, Star, Gucci, Dooney, Animal, Dole, Walt Disney World's, ABC, Getty, Management, Disney Imagineer, Disneyland Alumni Locations: Ohio, Disney, Orlando , Florida, Anaheim , California, Italy, China, Tuscany, Orlando, Florida, Disneyland Paris, Tokyo, Japan, Epcot, California, Anaheim, Belle Terrace, Hollywood
CNN —Disney is adding a sixth ship to its growing cruise line, the entertainment giant announced late Tuesday morning in a video presentation. It will leave Port Canaveral, Florida, for a seven-night Eastern Caribbean cruise, Disney said in a news release. Bookings for Disney Cruise Line Castaway Club members start September 12 this year. Here’s a look at some of the highlights:Upper deck adventuresWater rides are becoming a must on cruise ships. Disney Cruise LineFancy water rides are becoming a family cruise ship staple.
Persons: , Disney, Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Mickey, King ”, “ Coco Organizations: CNN, Disney, ” Marvel, Disney Cruise, Castaway, Street, EPCOT, Pixar, Marvel, Walt Disney Animation Studios Locations: Port Canaveral , Florida, Western Caribbean, Port Canaveral, , Asia, Africa, Mexican
In 2017, Walt Disney World unveiled an animatronic of then-President Donald Trump. It just looks wrong in a way that doesn't make any sense to my brain," Goldman told Insider. Goldman said the appeal of the Clinton-Trump animatronic conspiracy lies partially in its harmlessness but also its humor. I don't imagine that there's much more that people are willing to tell, but who knows," Goldman told Insider. Walt Disney World and Disney Imagineers did not immediately respond to Insider's request for comment.
Persons: Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton, , Trump, Clinton, Alex Goldman, Disney, Goldman, it's, Hillary, Imagineer, Ellen DeGeneres animatronics, he's, Ellen DeGeneres, Disney Imagineers Organizations: Walt Disney World, Service, Walt Disney, Presidents, Disney, Twitter, Trump, Hall, Clinton, Star Wars Locations: Orlando, Epcot, Pirates, Caribbean
The lights inside the cavernous McCourt space at the Shed had been dimmed, and a mystical soundtrack was playing. “Your journey begins in five minutes,” a recorded voice announced to the roughly 200 people gathered there on a recent evening. A curtain opened, revealing a 50-ton spherical, suspended concert hall that glowed red and orange. There were whispers among audience members that the hall, called the Sonic Sphere, resembled a spaceship, Epcot, a disco ball or the Death Star. “I want to lose myself in the sound,” Stephen Ross, an architect, said as he made his way up a flight of stairs to the main entrance.
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Ron DeSantis, Disney remains committed to the state of Florida. Those figures have been repeated by CEO Bob Iger and parks chief Josh D'Amaro over the past few months, as tensions between Disney and Florida lawmakers have continued to ratchet up. Disney recently scrapped plans to open up a new employee campus in Lake Nona, Florida, citing "changing business conditions." "And this includes things like the transformation of Epcot," he explained. "It includes things like there's a new Star Tours attraction coming, we have a new Tiana attraction that's coming.
Disney World Ditches Reservations for Some Tickets
  + stars: | 2023-05-09 | by ( Joseph Pisani | ) www.wsj.com   time to read: 1 min
Disney had said the reservation system keeps lines shorter. Photo: Zack Wittman for The Wall Street JournalWalt Disney Co. is doing away with some of its Covid-19 pandemic ticketing policies at its Orlando theme parks. Starting Jan. 9, 2024, visitors who buy a dated ticket to Walt Disney World won’t also have to make a reservation to one of its four theme parks, Magic Kingdom, Epcot Center, Animal Kingdom and Hollywood Studios. The company has been requiring ticket holders to make reservations since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic as a way to control crowds.
April 11 (Reuters) - Florida Governor Ron DeSantis's newly formed oversight board is seeking to assert control over development in two cities where Walt Disney World Resort is located, the latest twist in a battle for authority over the company's Florida theme parks. A resolution, seen on Tuesday by Reuters, would give the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District board the power to review and evaluate development in the 25,000-square acres of property in and around Walt Disney Co's (DIS.N) theme parks. The district would hold "superior authority and control" over planning, zoning and other land use in the cities of Bay Lake and Lake Buena Vista, under a Florida law that formed the state-appointed oversight board. A spokesperson for Lake Buena Vista and Bay Lake did not respond to Reuters' request for comment. A spokesperson for the oversight board referred inquiries to an attorney, who was not immediately available for comment.
But some travelers aren't thrilled about what it takes to pull off a trip to Walt Disney World these days. He said he goes to Disney World about "once a month." They will leave thinking food at Disney World is a "cheeseburger and a hot dog … which could not be farther from the truth," he said. Walt Disney World comprises four theme parks, two water parks and dozens of themed hotels, plus a shopping and entertainment area called Disney Springs. He called Disney World an "amazing spa destination" and said Disney Springs, formerly known as Downtown Disney, has shopping, live music and fantastic restaurants.
So the idea that artificial intelligence chatbots, such as ChatGPT and Bing, can research travel destinations and create itineraries is intriguing. I went to the developer's website, clicked on the word "ChatGPT," registered for an account — and started chatting. "All of the places I recommended have great online reviews," ChatGPT replied, providing ratings from Tripadvisor, Booking.com and Google for each hotel. But ChatGPT couldn't show photographs of the hotels or help book them — although it did provide ample instructions on how to do both. Every city I asked ChatGPT about resulted in the bot praising the local food scene.
Ron and Casey DeSantis got married at Walt Disney World in 2009, Insider first reported. In the interview, Casey DeSantis acknowledged that the revelation, which came ahead of Election Day, "created a lot of news." The comments confirm Insider's reporting, after interviewing a wedding guest, that Casey DeSantis "wanted something all-inclusive and put together." Casey DeSantis said in the SiriusXM Patriots interview that she didn't know DeSantis would wind up going into politics. "We went out and we had a beer," at family sports restaurant Beef o' Brady's, Casey DeSantis said in the forthcoming interview.
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