I’m at Disneyland this morning, where crews are working on the “Fantasmic!” set following last night’s fire. A few areas are covered, but no visible damage from this point of view.
Pixar’s
#Elemental
is fantastic. I’d even go as far as saying it’s the best Pixar film since Toy Story 3.
The animation, the story, the undertones, the score. Brilliant.
Video posted by
@MelissaLeeGiles
shows a great view of the dragon’s head catching fire during “Fantasmic!” at Disneyland.
Based on this and other videos, I imagine the dragon is a total loss.
FIRST LOOK: Soul Cat Lounge aboard the Disney Magic.
During a dry dock refurbishment period, Disney Cruise Line created a Soul-themed lounge. IT's designed to look like Joe Gardner's favorite music spot from the film, the Half Note Lounge.
While Walt Disney World didn't directly respond to Governor Ron DeSantis' comments that were made during his Lake Buena Vista press conference, Disney did provide information & context.🧵
Today, Gov. DeSantis reiterated that he would make sure Disney pays its fare share of taxes.
Info from Disney: "Walt Disney World Resort paid and collected $1.146 billion in state and local taxes in 2022 – making Disney the largest single taxpayer in Central Florida."
BREAKING: Michael Sasso has resigned from the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Board.
Sasso was one of five people selected by Governor Ron DeSantis to oversee the special district when the state gained control earlier this year.
Other information Walt Disney World provided today:
- WDW is the largest single-site employer in the U.S.
- WDW paid & collected $1.146B in state and local taxes during 2022
- $30.4M in donations throughout 2022 to support the community
As the Florida House prepares to discuss the 6-week abortion ban bill proposal today, State Rep. Anna Eskamani appeared to take a page out of Reedy Creek’s book by proposing a King Charles III amendment.
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Guests can encounter Ariel from “The Little Mermaid” live-action film starting in late May.
🧜🏾♀️ DLP - A musical celebration at Walt Disney Studios Park
🧜🏾♀️ WDW - Meet & greet at Walt Disney Presents Theater
🧜🏾♀️ DLR - Meet & greet along the promenade near “it’s a small world”
Earlier today, Gov. DeSantis said Disney could appraise its own property.
Info from Disney: "All property in the district, including all Disney property is assessed annually by the Orange County tax assessor or the Osceola County tax assessor, as applicable."
Governor Ron DeSantis also talked about adding affordable housing.
However, in 2022, Walt Disney World announced it would be contributing nearly 80 acres of land into more than 1,300 units of attainable housing for Central Florida.
A new Walt Disney Studios logo has been revealed at D23 Expo, celebrating 100 years of the Walt Disney Company. It will appear during the intro slate of projects.
Disney Cruise Line just released this photo from when the Disney Wish sailed in the shape of Mickey Mouse earlier this week.
It was a 94 nautical mile path, which was part of sea trials. ⚓️