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POSTED Mon, 10/19/2015 - 16:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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The Walt Disney Company Reportedly Hiring Intern to Help Company Thwart Cyberattacks

The Walt Disney Company is looking to hire a "Global Intelligence Analyst Intern" according to a job posting that was posted the corporate website. The job posting is no longer visible on the site, which could mean it has been filled or removed from the site.

POSTED Mon, 08/18/2014 - 05:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Disney CEO Bob Iger Takes The Ice Bucket Challenge And Throws Down The Gauntlet

Disney CEO Bob Iger proudly participated in the current "Ice Bucket Challenge" to raise awareness and funds for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). Sweeping across the internet since July 29th - the Ice Bucket Challenge, is pretty simple in it's concept. If you're challenged, you have a mere 24 hours to dump a bucket of ice over your head and donate $10 to an ALS charity. If you refused the challenge, you have to donate $100 to the charity.

POSTED Thu, 02/13/2014 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Traci C.
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Disney Cruise Line Changing At-Sea Internet Packages to Data Allotment Plans

Guests sailing on a Disney Cruise Line ship within the next few weeks will see a change in the Internet packages offered on board.

Disney Cruise Line is transitioning their Connect@Sea Internet from per-minute plans to data allotment plans. The new plans will include a pay-as-you-go plan and a 1GB plan. This means, time on the Internet at sea will no longer be measured in minutes.

POSTED Thu, 06/20/2013 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Guest Author
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The Rumors Are Strong with This One – Is Star Wars Land Coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios?

While it's just a rumor right now, there's a lot of chatter on the Internet that Star Wars Land is coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios in the next five years.

Several sites have been reporting that Disney is moving forward with plans to build both Cars Land and Star Wars Land at DHS. There is no official word from Disney yet, and we want to stress that these are merely rumors at this point, but what juicy rumors they are!

POSTED Sun, 08/19/2012 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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News Tidbits: Bay Lake Tower Check-In and Typhoon Lagoon Wi-Fi

Here are a couple of recent news tidbits in and around Walt Disney World.

First up, some of you heading out to check-in at the Bay Lake Tower might find the process a bit easier. As of tomorrow, check-in at the Tower will be located in the Tower itself and not through the Contemporary Resort.

POSTED Mon, 08/06/2012 - 13:30 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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Wi-Fi Now Available at the Magic Kingdom

Back in March, Walt Disney World made high-speed wireless internet service available to those staying within its resorts. Now, Disney has taken the first step in making access to free wi-fi a reality within its parks: guests can now connect to the internet sans wires in the Magic Kingdom.

POSTED Thu, 03/22/2012 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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Wi-Fi Now Available At All Disney World Resorts

Wi-Fi has caught up to Disney. As of this month, all Walt Disney World resorts and hotels will have complimentary Wi-Fi high-speed internet access in certain areas.

Each resort (with the exception of Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground) will have Wi-Fi access at the following areas:

  • Porte Cochere
  • Main Lobby
  • Bus stops
  • Guest rooms
  • Feature Pool (one pool at each; specified for some resorts below)
POSTED Wed, 02/22/2012 - 07:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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Disney Reservation System To Be Unavailable February 23 & 27

Disney's reservation system will be undergoing enhancements for a large part of the day Thursday, February 23 that will hamper the ability for guests to make reservations and bookings. In addition, the system will also be down for a shorter period of time in the early morning of Monday, February 27.

POSTED Mon, 09/26/2011 - 09:00 | POSTED BY Melinda Gregory
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Five Princess Dolls to Be Released for Sale on October 17

Apparently Disney Princess Designer Dolls are a hot commodity, and getting a hand on one of the first two issued has proved to be a bit challenging for some. The frustrations and issues surrounding shoppers' attempts to purchase the dolls has prompted Disney to release all remaining five dolls in Disney Stores on October 17 as well as issue a new release policy.

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POSTED Fri, 03/11/2016 - 06:06 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Walt Disney Company Surveys Guests Regarding Resort Fees

Yesterday we posted about an Orlando Sentinel piece that said that the Walt Disney Company was surveying guests about their thoughts on resort fees - and the fandom is up in arms. This follows an in depth Orlando Sentinel piece back in February that discussed how high resort fees in Orlando change some tourists' hotel plans.

POSTED Fri, 12/04/2015 - 12:00 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Micro-Websites For Dedicated Walt Disney World Disney Hotel Fans

There's something special about a Walt Disney World Resort Hotel that just may spoil you from staying any other place. The lush surroundings, the friendly service, the little details all throughout Disney Resorts can ruin a person for anything less than a Disney experience. It's no wonder that popping up all over the internet are a collection of micro-blogs dedicated especially to the Hotels of Walt Disney World.

POSTED Thu, 12/04/2014 - 06:00 | POSTED BY Guest Author
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Star Wars: The Force Awakens Teaser Trailer

Star Wars Insanity! There, I said it. Star Wars fans all over the globe have begun to loose their minds as the very first teaser trailer for the new Star Wars movie has released. In case you haven't been bombarded by it on TV, Movie, or internet... you can watch it here.

POSTED Wed, 05/08/2013 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Disney Shorts: Mickey Mouse in Croissant de Triomphe

Some guys will do just about anything for their girls and Mickey Mouse is no exception. The Mouse pays homage to his beautiful girl in this brand new Disney Short film that's taken the Internet by storm. A fast frolick through France begins when Minnie Mouse runs out of croissants at her Parisian cafe!

POSTED Fri, 03/08/2013 - 06:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Disney's Classic Cocktail: The Blue Glow-tini

Every now and then the Disney Beverage program creates a drink so fantastic that it becomes a classic, etched into the memory of Disney fans who spread word of it's goodness across the internet and created even more excitement. One could say that it's been done with the Lapu Lapu at the Polynesian's Tambu Lounge, or at Grey Goose Slushies from the France Pavilion both of which are fan favorites. However perhaps on of the most successful of Disney's magical cocktails has been the Blue Glow-tini.

POSTED Mon, 01/28/2013 - 06:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Congressional Bi-Partisan Privacy Caucus Questions Disney on MyMagic+

Last week Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger received a letter from the Co-Chairman of the Congressional Bi-Partisan Privacy Caucus, Edward Markey, (D- Mass). The letter called the company on the carpet and demanded answers to seven multi-part questions about the collection of personal date from guests, with a focus on youth.

POSTED Wed, 10/24/2012 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Walt Disney World's Value Resorts

If you are planning for a family traveling on a budget, or a group of theme park commandos who don't spend much time in their room during vacation, Disney's Value Resorts may be the place for you! Five fantastic bare bones hotels with whimsical Disney themes that give you all the benefits of staying "on property" without the high end price tag of a deluxe. The guest make up is diverse including young families, couples, youth sports teams, and large tour groups.

POSTED Mon, 08/06/2012 - 05:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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Disney's Deluxe Resort Hotels

For folks who love to hit the parks and don't spend much time at their hotel during vacation, Disney's Value resorts are fantastic. But what if you're looking to slow down, and take it easy? Can you even do that at Walt Disney World? I say you can, and that Disney's Deluxe Resorts are the perfect place to escape for a relaxed and luxurious grown up vacation.

POSTED Thu, 03/15/2012 - 06:05 | POSTED BY Kristen Kirk
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The Quiet Cove Onboard the Disney Dream

Some of the most wonderful places on board the Disney Dream are spots that have been designated as "Adults Only". One such area is the peaceful lido deck retreat named "Quiet Cove". Open from 6:00am to midnight daily this private section of deck 11 offers a space for adults to kick back.