Orlando Theme Parks
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After Orlando Disney workers overwhelmingly reject a paltry pay raise, Disney comes back with a worse offer
This comes on the heels of Universal Orlando’s announcement that they’ll increase their minimum wage to $17.
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Universal Orlando says it will raise starting wage to $17 an hour and add more benefits
The raises come while Walt Disney World unions remain locked in pay negotiations
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Brightline announces plans for service to Orlando this year
The 170-mile expansion connecting Orlando to South Florida stations is 90% complete.
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Under new proposal, Disney’s Reedy Creek would be renamed, and DeSantis would handpick its board
The bill is expected to be heard Wednesday by the House State Affairs Committee
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Disney World workers overwhelmingly ‘stand together, vote no’ on company’s offer, planning to fight for better pay
Disney World workers in Orlando sent an unambiguous message to the company, whose Parks division made an operating profit of $12 billion last year
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Orlando Disney World workers mobilize fellow cast members to ‘stand together, vote no’ on Disney’s contract offer
‘A living wage is not a gift. One dollar is not enough. We make your magic.’
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Splash Mountain is gone for good, but its water lives on through superfan eBay sales
Baggies, bottles and jars of Splash Mountain water are getting crazy bids
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Disney World’s Splash Mountain closes for good, paving way for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
The reimagined ride opens next year
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Central Florida’s two newest attractions both rely on atmosphere and interactivity, and both revive long-dormant venues
One is worth the journey, and the other … isn’t
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Guinness World Records’ Largest Bounce House bounces its way to Orlando next month
Two weekends of family-friendly bounce house fun
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Disney announces opening date for new Magic Kingdom attraction Tron Lightcycle Run
Bio-digital jazz, man.
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Disney’s best offer for union employees falls short, according to the workers’ unions
The STCU, a coalition of six labor unions representing 42,000 Disney employees, recommends rejecting the latest offer
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Sunshine Flyer introduces direct private transport from MCO to Walt Disney World resorts
Sunshine Flyer Direct is available now
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis moves to install state control over Disney’s land
DeSantis spokeswoman Taryn Fenske says, ‘The corporate kingdom has come to an end.’
