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Author Archives: Becky Burkett

“If you don’t disappear, you’ll see what I’ll do”: Diabetic Ex-housekeeper sues Disney, alleging discrimination based on disability, race

A former member of Disney’s housekeeping staff (sometimes called Mousekeeping staff) has sued Disney, alleging discrimination related to his needs as a person with diabetes, according to The Orlando Sentinel. 52-year-old Stevel Smith was a housekeeper at Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts and says the company wrongfully terminated his employment after he filed a complaint because he was denied ...

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As of this week, Disney’s “Encanto” has surpassed “Frozen” in a least one category

Disney’s Encanto was released almost two months ago, but the buzz has yet to fade, and the accolades and achievements just keep coming. Disney Animation Studios’ 60th animated feature with a Colombian flare hit the box office just before Thanksgiving and debuted on the Disney+ streaming platform on December 24th, just in time for Christmas. RELATED: Lin Manuel Miranda and ...

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Florida releases Q4 Theme Park Injury report; Disney boasts 90% of reported injuries

Florida’s report of injuries incurred by Guests at its Central Florida theme parks in the fourth quarter of 2021 has just been released today. Disney World truly is the most magical place on earth. From thrilling rides and vibrant storytelling inside each attraction to exceptional Broadway-style shows, parades, and nighttime spectaculars that allow Guests to truly experience the magic, there’s ...

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Jessie’s Trading Post is coming to Toy Story Land in 2022

Yeehaw! A brand-new Guest area is coming to Toy Story Land later this year, inspired by the rootinest, tootinest cowgirl from Toy Story 2! Jessie’s Trading Post will be opening to Guests at Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and we can’t wait! According to Disney, the whole idea began with Andy himself. He set everything into motion recently ...

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Orlando International Airport picks new Director

Orlando International Airport (MCO) finally has a new Chief Executive Officer. The seven-member team that makes up Orlando’s aviation authority voted today on a replacement for veteran Phil Brown, the airport’s previous CEO, choosing, by a 5-2 vote, Kevin Thibault, Florida’s current Transportation Secretary. “I stayed up late last night thinking and praying on this, ‘’ said Carson Good, Chairman ...

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