Mickey & Minnie Mouse to sport Junkanoo-style outfits at Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point
In an exciting collaboration, distinguished Bahamian fashion designer Theodore Elyett is weaving his artistic magic to create distinctive looks for Mickey and Minnie Mouse, exclusively for Disneyโs Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point.
DeSantis proposes Disney trial schedule that puts start date in 2025, after elections
Attorneys for Gov. Ron DeSantis have asked that a trial involving Disney be postponed until the middle of 2025, well after the GOP presidential nomination race wraps up and voters have picked a winner in the November 2024 general election.
6 major announcements that came out of Bob Igerโs last Disney shareholder meeting
Iger will formally pass the torch to the companyโs new CEO, Bob Chapek. Iger stepped down from his role as the Walt Disney Co. CEO in February 2020, citing a proper time for transition. He addressed shareholders in his last meeting, saying he knows Chapek will continue to make Disney the magical company itโs known to be. Disney cruises could come back this fallAdDuring the question and answer portion, a shareholder asked for a timeline for Disney cruises. Walt Disney Worldโs 50th AnniversaryThe most magical place on earth is preparing for its 50th-anniversary celebration.
Floridaโs theme park industry is bouncing back faster than most statesโ, IAPPA study says
The study, conducted by an IAPPA historian, uses data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and compares employment numbers from 2019 and 2020. IAPPA found the attractions and theme park industry experienced an employment loss five times more than the average employment loss across all other industries. The IAPPA study specifically compares Florida and California as both states have similar attractions. The Employment Impact of COVID-19 on the U.S. Attractions Industry, IAPPA. Yet, the study notes, Floridaโs theme park and attractions industry hasnโt fully recovered and likely wonโt until 2022.
Deck the halls: Walt Disney World reimagines 2020 holiday celebration
ORLANDO, Fla โ Walt Disney World released new details Tuesday about its upcoming holiday celebrations. Just like some of its popular fall events, leaders at Walt Disney World have had to adjust and change plans due to ever-changing coronavirus pandemic. Despite the cancellation a number of other holiday offerings will be available. (Walt Disney World)Minnie Mouse will put on a yuletide gathering for families at the Hollywood & Vine restaurant. Walt Disney Worldโs holiday offerings will be available till Dec. 30.
Canine Companions service-dog-in-training has the most magical Disney day meeting Mickey
Winnifred, a 1-year-old yellow Labrador retriever/golden retriever mix, is training to become a Canine Companions for Independence service dog. For the past few months, Winnifred and News 6 producer Haley Coomes have been working on their greetings in preparation for meeting Disney characters. During a recent visit to Epcot, Winnifred had several special photo ops, including ones with Mickey, Minnie and Pluto. Winnifred has lived with her puppy raiser Haley since April 2019 and was with another family before that. For more information on how to be a volunteer puppy raiser, click here.
Mark your calendar! Walt Disney World announces opening dates for new attractions
ORLANDO, Fla โ Walt Disney World officials announced Tuesday new details about some of its anticipated new attractions set to open across the resort in 2020. (Walt Disney World)Join Mickey, Minnie and their pals in an all new adventure in March 4, 2020. This one of a kind attraction will be the first ride-through in Walt Disney World featuring Mickey and Minnie Mouse. In 2021, guests will board the starcruiser and be transported to a galaxy far, far away. โBeauty and the Beast Sing-Alongโ in the France pavilion, guests will be able to participate in a twist on a tale as old as time.