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Strike Vote Details

More details on the strike vote from the Orlando Sentinel: Some union leaders said the prospect of a strike was not realistic. Under Florida law, not everyone represented by a union has to be a member. Of the roughly 22,000 members of the trades council, slightly more than half are members. This would mean that… Read More »Strike Vote Details

A personal note

As I’ve stated previously, I am in the process of moving to Orlando, FL. This move happens this week, so I may be a bit spotty in my posting. I am looking forward to this new phase in my life. Hurricane Dodging, Tourist Avoiding, and Humidity induced showers. But I’ve spent three *long* years in… Read More »A personal note

Reverse Engineering Disneyland’s Monorail Orange

Disneyland’s celebrated Monorail fleet has served the park well since 1959. We’re currently on the Mark V, the third version to be used at Disneyland. Mark VI is currently in use at WDW. But the years have taken their toll on the fleet and its time for another upgrade to the system. Last year the… Read More »Reverse Engineering Disneyland’s Monorail Orange

Disneyland Casino?

Word is out from Garden Grove that they intend to sell or lease a prime piece of real estate to a California Indian tribe with the goal of building a casino resort. Steve Wynn, Las Vegas uber-mogul, has been mentioned as a possible developer. Garden Grove borders Anaheim about 2 miles south of Disneyland on… Read More »Disneyland Casino?

Who gets hit the hardest in a Hurricane?

Usually it is the people who exist at the lower end of the ecomonic spectrum. Yes, High winds don’t discriminate against homes based on how much their owners make, but the better off you are the faster you can rebound. On the otherhand if you live in a mobile home with 5 other people and… Read More »Who gets hit the hardest in a Hurricane?

A Beastly Production

If you live in Witchita or are planning a visit, you might want to make reservations to see one of the first Community Theatre Productions of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. Article goes into detail about what is involved in such a production. I had heard that Disney was allowing a small number of theatre… Read More »A Beastly Production

Walt Disney World with a Bullet

Looks like some sour grapes from the folks at Universal Orlando and Seaworld. Instead of supporting a bullet train that will efficiently bring guests into the tourist region of Orlando allowing more time for said guests to spend money shopping, dining, etc., they are opposing… Read More »Walt Disney World with a Bullet

A fool and his summer vacation

The Motley Fool, whose economic opinion I value highly, presents columnist Rick Aristotle Munarriz who has weighed in on some recent visits to Orange County’s two largest themeparks – Knott’s Berry Farm and the Disneyland Resort. The results are quite interesting. He also puts in… Read More »A fool and his summer vacation