While the thoughts of everyone here at The Disney Blog are with those who are in the path of Hurricane Gustav, it’s also important for those in Florida or planning a trip to the area, to know that the whole state, including the attractions area… Read More »Gustav and Hanna, twin storms wreaking havoc
Meet Tropical Storm Hanna. Judging by the 5-day forcast above, she’s got her eye set on Florida. If she follows the straight ahead, she’ll be paying central Florida’s attractions a visit in about 7 days. If that’s when you’re planning on visiting Orlando, don’t get… Read More »Don’t Be Alarmed – Two Hurricanes With Potential to Hit Walt Disney World
The Walt Disney World Resort worked behind the scenes to carve itself an exemption to the recently passed Florida law that allows employees to bring a concealed weapon to work with them as long as it remains in the car. That exception was for employers… Read More »Walt Disney World redefines Bring-A-Gun to work exclusion.
The Disney World Security Guard who was fired as part of an investigation into whether or not he possessed a firearm in his vehicle has fired a wrongful termination lawsuit against Disney. Edwin Sotomayor is seeking to have his job reinstated with all his previous… Read More »Fired Disney Security Guard Sues to get Job Back
Here’s a quick Disney news roundup, this time it’s the “I should be sleeping edition”: Disneyland Resort has a hero on its staff. A scenic painter rescued a truck driver from a crash and then reported to work covered in fuel and cuts and bruises… Read More »Disney News Link Roundup
Despite Florida becoming the winter headquarters for much of the north’s population and the migratory destination for countless others, it still remains firmly planted in the traditions of the south. One of those traditions is a strong protectionist argument for the right to bear arms.… Read More »Disney World claims exemption to Florida’s Right to Self Defense At Work Law, Guns Still Banned
Chryss Cada writes in The Denver Post about a project being planned for Fort Collins, Colorado that clearly inspired by Disney. With seed money of about $30 million, developer Lloyd Goff and his investment partners hope to transform 50 city blocks on the north side of town into a $1 billion research campus similar to… Read More »Borrowing From EPCOT and Celebration in Colorado
The LA Times has a report on two Disney film productions that evacuated New Orleans ahead of Hurricane Katrina. The productions, staring Denzel Washington and Kevin Costner separately, are awaiting word from authorities on when it will be okay for their return. Hurricane Katrina was a powerful storm that has caused massive damage and disruption… Read More »Disney Film Productions forced to evacuate New Orleans