The Associated Press is reporting that tourists coming into the U.S. should rise this year to exceed pre-9/11 levels. This is according to U.S. Commerce Secretary Gutierrez. That’s good news for Disney and anybody else in the U.S. tourism and hospitality industry. Long term, the Commerce Department forecast a 21% increase at the national level… Read More »The Tourists Are Back
Everyday I drive to work through the 12 mile long tourist trap that we know as Highway 192 (aka, Irlo Bronson Hwy). The area known as Kissimmee-St. Cloud was undergoing a recession even before 9/11. When the tourist dollars completely dried up in 2001, so… Read More »Kissimmee Rebounds (a little)
Disney’s in hot water again over purported mistreatment of workers in the Chinese factories that manufacture your favorite Disney crap souvenirs. According to the Orlando Sentinel Disney is hiring an outside firm to investigate the allegations. Disney is also looking to clean up the image of its Board of Directors. The NY Times reports that… Read More »Disney in hot water of factories in China
Not coincidentally, I suppose, Disney also announced record growth last quarter. It’s good to be the king.
Disney theme parks are receiving lots of attention this summer, but not all of its due to the Happiest Celebration on Earth. A 3-month rash of injuries, accidents, and deaths has focused media attention on some of Disney’s flaws. The Orlando Sentinel doesn’t think it will affect attendance at the parks. How about you? Will… Read More »Will the recent accidents, injuries, and deaths keep you away?
[the girl] was a regular on the honor roll at Hines Middle School and at Watkins Elementary School. In her most recent yearbook picture, she’s shown smiling, wearing braids and a half-ponytail. On the day she died, [the girl]’s name was published in the Daily Press in a list of honor roll students at Hines.… Read More »Autopsy and Details on Typhoon Lagoon Water Park Death
Disney has reported the latest death of a 12-year old girl to the state. The state agency responsible for theme parks is not expected to investigate. Here are some other incidents from Disney’s two Water Parks that have been reported in the last few years: The most serious water-park incident reported to the state by… Read More »Disney Reports Death to State
The Orlando Sentinel has updated their article with a few more details. Of course, the news isn’t any better. Disney states they are taking care of the girl’s immediate family, making flight arrangements, etc. They also claim that all procedures were followed by the cast members on the scene. One other bit of news is… Read More »Girl dies at Typhoon Lagoon, Update