Catherine Powell, who ran the U.S. and Paris theme parks for Walt Disney Co. is leaving the company. The 15-year veteran is departing to do something different, Disney said Monday. Powell was credited with reinvigorating the company’s two Disneyland Paris parks with new attractions. She also worked in Disney’s TV division earlier in her career.... Continue Reading →
Walt Disney World is modifying operating hours as Hurricane Dorian approaches Florida. Disney has announced early closures at all four parks Tuesday Sept. 3rd: Magic Kingdom will close at 3 p.m. Epcot will close at 3 p.m. Animal Kingdom will close at 2 p.m. Hollywood Studios will close at 2 p.m. Disney Springs will close... Continue Reading →
Walt Disney World says they are closely monitoring Hurricane Dorian as it approaches Florida and will adjust operations based on safety. While park ops for the four major theme parks remain normal, Disney is making several slight changes elsewhere. So far, Disney has canceled weekend sporting events, Blizzard Beach waterpark will be closed Sunday and... Continue Reading →
As Hurricane Dorian bears down on Florida, cruise lines, theme parks and airports are getting ready for the potentially major storm. Orlando International Airport says it will be ceasing commercial flight operations starting Monday at 2 a.m. do to the storm. Here's a statement from the airport: "Hurricane Dorian has strengthened and slowed. Our plan... Continue Reading →
Authorities in Oregon have arrested a man in the death of an original member of Disney's "The Mickey Mouse Club." According to the Associated Press, Daniel James Burda, 36, was taken into custody Friday on suspicion of manslaughter, criminally negligent homicide, abuse of a corpse, criminal mistreatment and identity theft in the death of Dennis... Continue Reading →
Authorities have confirmed that a body found in April at a home is that of missing man Dennis Day, who was an original member of Disney's "The Mickey Mouse Club.'' Oregon State Police say the Oregon State Medical Examiner's office identified the body although they were unable to use dental records or DNA because of... Continue Reading →
We're following a developing story at Disneyland Paris where a lockdown sent guests into a panic. Minutes ago we learned from police that there is no threat at the property, but several guests were injured with "crowd movement." https://twitter.com/prefet77/status/1109569076014268418?s=21 Translated tweet: A crowd movement tonight at #DisneylandParis . Operation of #securite completed Police. Some slight... Continue Reading →
The are multiple reports of a lockdown at Disneyland Paris with an unidentified cause. Witnesses have reported panicked evacuations of shops and restaurants, with some guests on social media reporting a loud bang or bangs. Twitter video shows panicked guests running: https://twitter.com/kemalesmio/status/1109553022257061888?s=21 We first heard reports of a lockdown around 5:11 EST (which is around... Continue Reading →
A collision between two Walt Disney World buses in the EPCOT parking lot sends 15 people to the hospital. It happened just before 10am when one bus read-ended another. A total of 51 people were on board both buses. Florida Highway Patrol says 15 guests were taken to local hospitals with minor injuries. "Nothing is... Continue Reading →
