Tag: Disney World
Walt Disney Company stops paying nearly half of its workforce
Chief Assignment Editor- April 20, 2020 16:37The Walt Disney Company announced that it will be scrapping payments for more than 100,000 of the so-called ‘cast members’ this week. Stopping paying nearly half of its workforce will ... Read More
Disney closures around the globe due to COVID-19 coronavirus
editor- March 13, 2020 03:19Disney closures are happening around the world due to the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak. The Disneyland website issued the following statement about the temporary shut down: While there have been no ... Read More
Disney beats Q1 2020 earnings expectations
Chief Assignment Editor- February 5, 2020 22:01U.S. entertainment giant, The Walt Disney Company, reported its Q1 earnings results for fiscal 2020 on, beating expectations. It's Disney's first earnings report since the launch of its streaming service, ... Read More
Lunar New Year event: The Year of the Mouse comes to Disneyland Resort
Dmytro Makarov- January 3, 2020 19:30The Disneyland Resort features two theme parks – Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Park – plus three hotels and the Downtown Disney District. Disneyland Resort offers the Year of the ... Read More
Disney World characters report groping and injury
Harry S. Johnson- December 28, 2019 00:59Walt Disney World - The Most Magical Place On Earth – has some serious allegations being made by park employees who donned the character suits of Minnie, Mickey, and Donald ... Read More
Disneyland unveils Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
Chief Assignment Editor- May 30, 2019 20:05A ceremony was held in Disneyland Park in Anaheim, California to unveil Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, the largest and most technologically advanced single-themed land expansion ever in a Disney park. ... Read More
The best Disney Park ever emerges with Frozen, Tangled, and Peter Pan
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 24, 2019 22:53There is a lot of excitement for DisneySea, a new area called Fantasy Springs. The park is “perhaps” the best Disney Park ever planned. Construction for Fantasy Springs has already ... Read More
Orlando welcomes a host of LGBTQ events from May and into June for Pride Month
Chief Assignment Editor- May 1, 2019 19:55Orlando, named the first-ever "City of the Year" by GayCites.com, promotes inclusivity with welcoming events, nightlife and activities. Orlando has also been named the world's top travel destination for summer ... Read More
Benchmark appoints new Director of Facilities for The Grove Resort Orlando
Chief Assignment Editor- April 29, 2019 17:45Benchmark has appointed Jason Epsenhart director of facilities for The Grove Resort Orlando, a Benchmark Resorts & Hotels property located near Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. Bill Lee, general ... Read More
New sales leader at Kimpton Hotel Monaco Washington DC & Kimpton George Hotel
editor- April 19, 2019 01:50Kimpton Hotel Monaco Washington DC and Kimpton George Hotel announced the hire of Katherine Saad-Loman as director of sales and marketing for both boutique hotels in Washington, DC. Saad-Loman brings ... Read More
A dog’s paradise unveiled at Melia Orlando Suite Hotel
Chief Assignment Editor- April 17, 2019 17:52Meliá Orlando Suite Hotel at Celebration, a hotel near the magic of Disney World and Universal Studios, has just opened a dedicated Dog Recreation Park that’s perfectly designed to ensure ... Read More
Disney Parks: Just say no to ice… and smoking and large strollers
editor- March 29, 2019 20:09As of May 1, 2019, no ice, no smoking, and no large strollers will be allowed at Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney water parks, ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, ... Read More
Is there a right way to take a Staycation?
editor- March 25, 2019 22:19Can you really not go anywhere and call it a vacation? Even more importantly, can you take time off, stay at home or go away, and unplug from the office? ... Read More
Benchmark appoints new Director Food & Beverage, Villas of Grand Cypress, Orlando
Chief Assignment Editor- March 14, 2019 16:19Benchmark has named Reginald Campbell director of food & beverage for Villas of Grand Cypress, a Gemstone Collection property located in Orlando, Florida. Mark Cox, BENCHMARK's general manager at the ... Read More
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge to open at Disneyland Resort and at Walt Disney World Resort
Chief Assignment Editor- March 8, 2019 00:10In anticipation of high guest interest, Disney Parks, Experiences and Products announced today it will open Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge ahead of schedule at Disneyland Park in California on May ... Read More
Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort welcomes new hotel manager
Chief Assignment Editor- February 20, 2019 00:35The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort has named Robert M. Allen hotel manager. He will oversee operations of the 2,270-room property. Allen brings over 40 years of hospitality ... Read More
Travel in America: Places that demand a hashtag
editor- January 10, 2019 20:04New study shows men have a more active social (media) life, admitting to using the hashtag multiple times a day while on holiday. Read More
Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort names new director of food & beverage
Chief Assignment Editor- December 17, 2018 18:05The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort has promoted Luciano Sperduto to director of food and beverage from his previous role as assistant director. Sperduto will oversee the resort’s ... Read More
Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort names new executive chef
Chief Assignment Editor- December 6, 2018 11:32The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort has promoted Dan Herman to executive chef from his previous role as executive sous chef. Chef Herman will oversee all culinary operations ... Read More
Travel better with children during the holidays
Chief Assignment Editor- December 6, 2018 10:25Millions of North Americans travel for the holidays to spend time with family and friends, many with children in tow. Of those travelers who responded to a recent Travel Trends ... Read More
Four Seasons to pop down on KISMET superyacht
Chief Assignment Editor- December 3, 2018 14:10Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts will present the third installment of its original global event series in Miami aboard KISMET, a custom designed 95 metre (312 foot) superyacht. The latest ... Read More
Disney World, Disneyland turn February 29 into 24 hours of nonstop magic
editor- January 2, 2012 05:45ANAHEIM, Calif. and LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. Read More
Disney World’s best eats
editor- August 17, 2011 04:17Keep up with the kids with fuel from these Walt Disney World restaurants. La Cantina de San Angel and La Hacienda de San Epcot World Showcase's Mexico Pavilion Read More
Go behind the scenes at Disney World
editor- June 22, 2010 03:13LAKE BUENA VISTA, Florida - Disney guests interested in going behind the scenes at the Walt Disney World Resort now have new leisure tour options from the Disney Institute. Read More
Poor hotel guest turnout in Orlando
editor- February 18, 2009 10:21Orlando, Florida (eTN) - Strange as it seems, despite last weekend being sandwiched by Valentine’s Day and Presidents Day, poor visitor turnout was reportedly recorded in the magical city of ... Read More