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Ex-Disney worker accused of hacking computer menus to add profanities, errors
Read full article: Ex-Disney worker accused of hacking computer menus to add profanities, errorsA former Disney worker has been arrested based on a complaint that says he hacked into servers at Walt Disney World in order to manipulate computer menus.
What Winnie the Pooh and Mickey Mouse can tell us about the public domain and remix culture
Read full article: What Winnie the Pooh and Mickey Mouse can tell us about the public domain and remix cultureWinnie the Pooh and Mickey Mouse have recently entered the public domain, making it possible for artists to use them freely.
Live and sleep like Disney royalty with charity fundraiser prize pack
Read full article: Live and sleep like Disney royalty with charity fundraiser prize packThe Orlando Magic have teamed up with ALLTROO to raffle off a prize pack that includes a one-night stay in Cinderella’s Castle at Walt Disney World.
Meet two athletes from Disney On Ice: Find Your Hero
Read full article: Meet two athletes from Disney On Ice: Find Your HeroStep right up, folks! Gather ‘round for an epic adventure like no other, brought to you by the fabulous crew of Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, and Goofy! It’s time to get your Disney On Ice presents Find Your Hero tickets and join us for a magical journey through your favorite Disney tales!
Disney says in lawsuit that DeSantis-appointed government is failing to release public records
Read full article: Disney says in lawsuit that DeSantis-appointed government is failing to release public recordsDisney has filed a lawsuit claiming that the oversight government for Walt Disney World, which was taken over by appointees of Gov. Ron DeSantis earlier this year, has failed to release documents and properly preserve records in violation of Florida public records law.
DeSantis appointees seek Disney communications about governor, laws in fight over district
Read full article: DeSantis appointees seek Disney communications about governor, laws in fight over districtAppointees of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis are seeking communications between Disney and local media, as well as documents related to the company’s position on Florida’s so-called “Don’t Say Gay” law.
DeSantis-controlled Disney World district abolishes diversity, equity initiatives
Read full article: DeSantis-controlled Disney World district abolishes diversity, equity initiativesDiversity, equity and inclusion programs have been abolished from Walt Disney World’s governing district, which is now controlled by appointees of Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Judge refuses to dismiss lawsuit against Disney’s efforts to neutralize governing district takeover
Read full article: Judge refuses to dismiss lawsuit against Disney’s efforts to neutralize governing district takeoverA judge in Florida has refused to dismiss a lawsuit brought by Gov. Ron DeSantis appointees against Disney’s efforts to neutralize a takeover of Disney World’s governing district by the Florida governor.
More inclusive titles for workers at Disney dress-up shops
Read full article: More inclusive titles for workers at Disney dress-up shopsWhen Disney reopens its Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique shops at resorts in Florida and California next month, the workers who help children dress up as their favorite animated characters will have new, more gender inclusive titles.
Nice to meet you, again: Disney brings back non-distanced character meet-and-greets
Read full article: Nice to meet you, again: Disney brings back non-distanced character meet-and-greetsIt’s perhaps one of the last things that guests at Walt Disney World have been waiting to see return: an up-close moment, picture or autograph with Mickey Mouse and other popular characters.
Want to see Mickey Mouse on skates? Here’s a chance to win tickets to ‘Disney on Ice’
Read full article: Want to see Mickey Mouse on skates? Here’s a chance to win tickets to ‘Disney on Ice’Show times will 7 p.m. on both March 31 and April 1, at 11 a.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. on April 2, and at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. on April 3.
Care-free days at theme parks giving way to virus safeguards
Read full article: Care-free days at theme parks giving way to virus safeguardsDisneys nearby parks will wait until next month, but there won't be any parades, firework shows or character greetings. Theme parks in many states have been among the last businesses allowed to reopen because of worries over crowds. We have to look at each and every situation.At most theme parks, the new normal will be apparent before visitors arrive, starting with online admission reservations to manage the daily crowds. Cedar Fair Entertainment, which operates theme parks across North America including Ohio's Cedar Point, will require guests to fill out health screenings before they show up and to go through temperature checks at the gate. While some parks will rely on state guidelines to determine whether their guests should wear masks, most of the big theme parks will require them, even on the rides.
Disney characters say tourists inappropriately touched them
Read full article: Disney characters say tourists inappropriately touched themORLANDO, FL – Walt Disney World employees who portray Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and Donald Duck each filed police reports this month claiming they were inappropriately touched by tourists. “She barely touched him,” said Scheer, adding his mother-in-law wouldn’t intentionally hurt Mickey Mouse. The same day, the 36-year-old Disney employee who portrays Minnie Mouse posed for pictures with a man and his wife from Minnesota. Minnie Mouse gave the man a hug and he groped her chest three times, according to the sheriff’s incident report. “As a result, he was trespassed from all of Walt Disney World property, to exclude the Saratoga Springs resort,” the sheriff’s report said.
Disney’s iconic Mickey Mouse turns 91
Read full article: Disney’s iconic Mickey Mouse turns 91He might not look it, but Mickey Mouse is getting a little bit long in the tooth. The iconic mouse and face of the Walt Disney Company turned 91 on Monday, which comes almost a century after the premiere of Steamboat Willie, the animated short film that made him a star. As TIME reports, the company didn’t waste any time capitalizing on Mickey’s stardom with merchandise and branding that turned the mouse into a cash cow despite his diminutive frame. Fast-forward to present day and it’s hard to imagine a world without the mouse’s outsize influence. Just watch one of your favorite Mickey movies, which are even easier to find now thanks to Disney+.
Disney+ launches, then crashes
Read full article: Disney+ launches, then crashes"Unable to connect to Disney+," one error page, which showed Wreck-It Ralph holding a WiFi signal, read. "There seems to be an issue connecting to the Disney+ service." The rough start for Disney+ is bit embarrassing for the company considering the attention around the service's launch. For Disney and its CEO Bob Iger, Disney+ represents a major shift in the company's business focus and a possible key to its future. That includes a new Star Wars series, "The Mandalorian," Disney Animation, Marvel films such as "Avengers: Endgame," documentaries from National Geographic and 30 seasons of "The Simpsons."
'Disney on Ice: Mickey's Search Party' coming to Jacksonville!
Read full article: 'Disney on Ice: Mickey's Search Party' coming to Jacksonville!JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - It's a Disney lover's dream come true! Mickey Mouse and his friends are coming to Jacksonville! Disney On Ice presents "Mickeys Search Party," a brand-new adventure filled with world-class skating, high-flying acrobatics and unexpected stunts! "Help them follow Captain Hooks treasure map and look for clues in the search for Tinker Bell in immersive, fantastic worlds," a release said. SHOW DATES SHOW TIMES Apr 02, 202007:30PM Apr 03, 202007:30PM Apr 04, 202011:00AM , 03:00PM , 07:00PM Apr 05, 2020 01:00PM , 05:00PMCopyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.
Target teams up with Disney to open shops
Read full article: Target teams up with Disney to open shopsNEW YORK (AP) - Target is hoping to bring the magic of such characters as Mickey Mouse and Elsa to its own customers by opening permanent Disney shops at a cluster of stores starting this fall. And it's planning a new store near the entrance of the Walt Disney World Resort in 2021. Bob Chapek, chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products, said there's a 90% overlap between Disney and Target customers. But unlike Target's Disney shops, they're not Disney store branded and do not have the breadth of merchandise or the interactive features. Target, which has long sold Disney merchandise, says the Disney shops will average about 750 square feet (70 sq.