http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/ Community News and Information Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:47:53 PST en-us http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/Travel_News/New_water_slides_for_SeaWorld_s_Aquatica.htm Travel News Despite opening just last year, SeaWorld's Aquatica park in Orlando is planning to add four new water slides in 2010. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:04:20 PST http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/Travel_News/New_water_slides_for_SeaWorld_s_Aquatica.htm http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/Theme_Parks_Attractions/Disney_s_Toy_Story_Mania_ride_wins_award.htm Theme Parks Attractions Toy Story Mania! at Disney's California Adventure has been presented with one of the most prestigious awards in the amusement park industry. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:33:45 PST http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/Theme_Parks_Attractions/Disney_s_Toy_Story_Mania_ride_wins_award.htm http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/General_Disney_News/Walt_Disney_World_fighting_swine_flu_with_hand_sanitizers.htm General Disney News The Walt Disney Company is stepping up efforts to stop the spread of the swine flu by installing hand sanitizers around the theme parks. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:37:55 PST http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/General_Disney_News/Walt_Disney_World_fighting_swine_flu_with_hand_sanitizers.htm http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/Theme_Parks_Attractions/Hong_Kong_Disneyland_plans_Toy_Story_Land.htm Theme Parks Attractions Hong Kong Disneyland has announced plans for a Toy Story Land that may open as early as 2011. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 11:34:56 PST http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/Theme_Parks_Attractions/Hong_Kong_Disneyland_plans_Toy_Story_Land.htm http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/General_Disney_News/Let_Disney_take_care_of_Christmas_this_year.htm General Disney News DisneyFamily.com announces a sweepstakes aimed at providing one family with an easy "Disney" Christmas. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 10:57:58 PST http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/General_Disney_News/Let_Disney_take_care_of_Christmas_this_year.htm http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/General_Disney_News/Disney_releases_fourth_quarter_figures.htm General Disney News Disney's 4th quarter financial figures show an 18% increase in earnings. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 10:09:07 PST http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/General_Disney_News/Disney_releases_fourth_quarter_figures.htm http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/General_Disney_News/Role_reversal_for_Disney_executives.htm General Disney News CFO Tom Staggs and Walt Disney Parks and Resorts chairman Jay Rasulo will be switching roles within the company. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:47:36 PST http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/General_Disney_News/Role_reversal_for_Disney_executives.htm http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/Television_and_Film/Disney_loses_another_executive.htm Television and Film Nearly two months after the resignation of the Studios chairman, Studios president Mark Zoradi resigns. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:33:41 PST http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/Television_and_Film/Disney_loses_another_executive.htm http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/Travel_News/Universal_s_new_Conductor_of_the_Day_program.htm Travel News Universal Orlando's new "Conductor of the Day" program gives one child each day a chance to be a little more involved in the theme park experience. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:33:05 PST http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/Travel_News/Universal_s_new_Conductor_of_the_Day_program.htm http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/General_Disney_News/Disney_donates_to_save_forests.htm General Disney News The Walt Disney Company has taken yet another step in their recent efforts to promote conservation. A $7 million donation was made to three different forest conservation projects aimed at decreasing carbon dioxide emissions. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:11:30 PST http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/General_Disney_News/Disney_donates_to_save_forests.htm http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/General_Disney_News/Economy_takes_its_toll_on_Disney_World_development.htm General Disney News Discussion of Walt Disney World's "Flamingo Crossings" development has been slowed as a result of the weak economy. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:37:52 PST http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/General_Disney_News/Economy_takes_its_toll_on_Disney_World_development.htm http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/Travel_News/Will_the_Force_be_with_Orlando.htm Travel News Orlando is reportedly attempting to be awarded the opportunity to host Star Wars Celebration V, a fan festival revolving around the popular science-fiction/fantasy series. Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:20:02 PST http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/Travel_News/Will_the_Force_be_with_Orlando.htm http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/General_Disney_News/Disney_coming_to_China.htm General Disney News A $4 billion Disney theme park in Shanghai has been approved by the Chinese government. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:37:33 PST http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/General_Disney_News/Disney_coming_to_China.htm http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/General_Disney_News/Child_injured_in_golf_cart_accident_at_Disney_s_Fort_Wilderness.htm General Disney News A 4-year old girl was injured this weekend at Walt Disney World's Fort Wilderness when the golf cart she was riding in tipped over. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:20:15 PST http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/General_Disney_News/Child_injured_in_golf_cart_accident_at_Disney_s_Fort_Wilderness.htm http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/Travel_News/Man_with_loaded_gun_arrested_at_Downtown_Disney.htm Travel News Police arrested a man at Downtown Disney this week who had been seen earlier with a gun. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:53:40 PST http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/Travel_News/Man_with_loaded_gun_arrested_at_Downtown_Disney.htm http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/Travel_News/SeaWorld_raises_ticket_prices.htm Travel News SeaWorld Orlando has raised it one-day base ticket prices to $78.95, to keep up with the recent price hikes by Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando. Sun, 01 Nov 2009 20:19:48 PST http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/Travel_News/SeaWorld_raises_ticket_prices.htm http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/General_Disney_News/Disney_Cruise_Line_unveils_plans_for_new_ship.htm General Disney News Disney Cruise Line began construction on their new ship in March 2009. The scheduled maiden voyage for the Dream is planned for January 26, 2011. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:31:37 PST http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/General_Disney_News/Disney_Cruise_Line_unveils_plans_for_new_ship.htm http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/Television_and_Film/Disney_offers_refunds_for_Baby_Einstein_DVDs.htm Television and Film Disney is going to start offering refunds for its "Baby Einstein" movies. The company has been challenged about how educational the videos actually are for children. Mon, 26 Oct 2009 09:22:53 PST http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/Television_and_Film/Disney_offers_refunds_for_Baby_Einstein_DVDs.htm http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/General_Disney_News/Disneyland_receives_environmental_award.htm General Disney News Disneyland Resort in California has been awarded the 2009 Governor's Environmental and Economic Leadership Award (GEELA). This is California's most prestigious environmental honor, given for voluntary accomplishments and leadership in conserving California's natural resources. Sun, 25 Oct 2009 20:27:31 PST http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/General_Disney_News/Disneyland_receives_environmental_award.htm http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/Travel_News/Universal_strikes_a_deal_with_Steven_Spielberg.htm Travel News Universal Orlando and Steven Spielberg have renegotiated their contract. Sun, 25 Oct 2009 19:27:52 PST http://www.wdwinfo.com/news/Travel_News/Universal_strikes_a_deal_with_Steven_Spielberg.htm