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Dozens Get Sick After Catching Mysterious Illness While Visiting Disney World

Don Deane — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 13:15:38 +0000

Walt Disney World bills itself as “the happiest place on earth,” but it was anything but for several dozen people who became ill after visiting a nature tour in June. According to Orange County, Florida, Health Department spokesman Dain Webster, hundreds of people have been questioned in connection to more than 30 cases of diarrhea, [...]

Disney World Raises Prices, Retains Title of 'Most Expensive Theme Park'

Shauna Wright — Sat, 09 Jun 2012 19:36:55 +0000

Just days after a recent study indicated theme park attendance is rising, Disney has announced it’s bumping up admission prices at Disney World, thus allowing the Florida vacation spot to retain the dubious title of “most expensive theme park.”

Teen in Tinker Bell Costume Denied Entry Into Disney World

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 14:01:59 +0000

April Spielman wanted to make her boyfriend’s 16th birthday special. So the 15-year-old woke up at 4am and put on a painstakingly detailed Tinker Bell costume which she had spent the last few months preparing. When that was done, she accompanied her beau, who was dressed as Peter Pan, on his maiden trip to Disney World.

The Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights a Sight to See at Disney World

Virtual Vicky — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 16:59:55 +0000

Have you ever visited Disney World around Christmas? I have, and I must say it's magical! Christmas as it is feels magical but visiting Disney World and seeing all the decorations and the special events just tops it off!

Flash Mob Marriage Proposal at Downtown Disney [VIDEO]

Virtual Vicky — Wed, 05 Oct 2011 17:05:16 +0000

I found this video of a very creative marriage proposal at Downtown Disney the other day. I’ve seen other flash mob proposals and haven’t been too impressed but this one was perfect! When you think of where it happened and how it happened it just works. Jamin, the guy proposing, set up a flash mob [...]

Avatar Theme Park Is on Its Way

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 18:31:20 +0000

Fans of James Cameron’s mega-hit ‘Avatar’ are going to get an even closer look at Pandora, the film’s utopian planet. An ‘Avatar’-inspired theme park that will “look, feel and smell” like the movie is slated to open in Orlando, Florida in 2016.

'American Idol' Winner Lee DeWyze Engaged to Actress from His 'Sweet Serendipity' Video

Allyson Koerner — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 20:06:59 +0000

Lee DeWyze has something to celebrate — he’s now engaged! The ‘American Idol’ winner has popped the question to his girlfriend of eight months, Jonna Walsh.

DeWyze, 25, and Walsh were visiting Disney World when he asked for her hand in marriage.