Sandra Pedicini

Travel site: Disney World less expensive than Disneyland for trip costs

May 12, 2019 at 11:33 a.m.

Looking at costs when planning a Disney trip? A travel-booking site called Hipmunk says Disney World appears slightly less expensive than Disneyland. Hipmunk estimated the cost of a four-day vacation...

Construction progresses on the Horizons pavilion in Epcot's Future World.

Disney beats estimates on earnings, misses slightly on revenue

May 12, 2019 at 11:33 a.m.

Walt Disney Co. turned in a mixed report Tuesday, beating analysts' expectations on earnings but missing them on revenue for the third quarter. The company reported profit of $2.5 billion,...

Spying allegations a new headache for SeaWorld

April 24, 2019 at 3:03 a.m.

Accusations of spying have put a new twist on the battle between SeaWorld Entertainment and animal-welfare activists, which experts say could cause more trouble for the theme park company. Orlando-based...

Disney World removes Confederate flag from Epcot display

December 11, 2019 at 11:47 a.m.

Walt Disney World has joined the list of businesses and governments distancing themselves from the Confederate flag. The resort has removed a version of the Confederate banner from a flag...

Disney removing Bill Cosby statue from Hollywood Studios theme park

August 23, 2019 at 5:41 p.m.

A Bill Cosby statue is being removed from Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park, a Walt Disney World spokeswoman said Tuesday evening. The statue was to come down Tuesday night after...

SeaWorld’s pearl divers return for summer stint

August 23, 2019 at 5:34 p.m.

SeaWorld's pearl divers have returned, at least for now. The longtime pearl diving show was eliminated a few months ago as the company laid off workers and made other cost-cutting...

As it turns 25, Universal exploding with growth

August 23, 2019 at 5:32 p.m.

Universal Studios' Orlando debut was not exactly a show stopper. Attendance fell short of projections even as the theme park gave out free tickets for months to make up for...

A Brazilian couple get the angle just right to take their picture with Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom. Selfie sticks have become popular at Central Florida theme parks.

‘No Selfie Sticks’ signs begin going up at Disney World

June 22, 2019 at 3:18 p.m.

People just don't seem to get it. Theme parks don't want you using selfie sticks on their rides. So on Friday, Walt Disney World went a step further to make...

Disney World gets stronger with selfie stick warning

June 24, 2019 at 5:51 a.m.

People just don't seem to get it. Theme parks don't want you using selfie sticks on their rides. So on Friday, Walt Disney World went a step further to make...

SeaWorld: New roller coaster coming in 2016

May 12, 2019 at 10:56 a.m.

SeaWorld revealed Friday it will open a 200-foot-tall roller coaster next year at its Orlando park, a move that analysts say could signal an attempt to diversify beyond marine animals....

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