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Disneyworld Lowers Prices, Complicates Matters.

While some headlines out there are screaming about Disney World’s $5 price increase for a one day ticket, the real story is the unique customization that is available now. With the new a la carte pricing structure they call "Magic Your Way" Disney World has made the extended stay much more affordable. LaughingPlace.com has an easy to follow chart with the new pricing options. Everything goes into effect on Jan. 2, 2005.

The new system isn’t really much more complicated than the old system. It will require more advanced planning on the vacationer’s part. So talking with a travel expert, visiting an online Disney fan site, or DisneyWorld.com becomes more important. It is possible that someone won’t understand the system fully and be suprised by the extra charges for park hopping, non-expiration date, etc. I’m sure Disney is counting on a little of this to pad their profit margin.

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Contract Approved

The vote for the new contract at Walt Disney World was yesterday. The slightly revised version was approved. This means there will be no strike and that employees dreaming of picking up extra shifts are out of luck. It also means higher health care costs, less overtime, and hopefully a steadier schedule for the resorts… Read More »Contract Approved

Countdown to strike?

What happens when both sides of a contract negotiation take the hard line and refuse to budge. Usually it means a strike. Disney has made the unions a slightly modified contract offer and a vote is expected this Thursday. Since Disney has refused to extend the contract beyond Thursday a no vote from the union… Read More »Countdown to strike?

Extreme Makeover: House Edition Strikes again

A Seattle area family is the most recent recipient of Disney’s Largess. Burned by a fire that leveled their house, then burned by their insurance agent, the Dore familly have been living in a storage shed without electricity or plumbing. Then the neighbors nominated the family to the ABC television show. A Walt Disney World… Read More »Extreme Makeover: House Edition Strikes again

Croissant? or Biscuit? The choice is yours.

No, it’s not about the presidential election. It’s about The Exectuvie Pastry Chef at The Swan and Dolphin Hotels who was just named one of the top 10 pastry chef’s in America. Chef Laurent Branlard, who oversees 30 pastry chefs at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotel, has made a name for himself… Read More »Croissant? or Biscuit? The choice is yours.

College Program Interns

San Francisco State University has a cute fluff piece on the Walt Disney World College Program. There has been some complaining among the fan base and cast members that Disney World is relying too heavily on these interns using them to fill positions that might otherwise be filled by full time regular employees.

Stitch Preview Report

Opening soon at Walt Disney World is Stitch’s Great Escape. Based on the sucessful Lilo and Stitch franchise, this one looks to be a big hit. One of LaughingPlace.com’s staff got in for a sneak peek at the attraction and filed this report. (Warning: contains spoilers. Don’t read if you want to be suprised your… Read More »Stitch Preview Report

Disney Employees Protest bad contract offer

Hundreds of unionized Walt Disney World workers gathered Monday night to protest stalled contract negotiations with the company. “We’re here to embarrass the company,” said Joe Condo, president of the Service Trades Council. The employee’s union is turning up the heat on Disney. This looks like it could get ugly if both sides don’t come… Read More »Disney Employees Protest bad contract offer