World News Tonight anchor David Muir is set to lead ABC News coverage from Washington D.C. of the 2022 State of the Union address with 24 hour coverage from Capitol Hill. What’s Happening: ABC News presents special coverage of the 2022 State of the Union Address by President Joe Biden and the Republican response by Iowa […]
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As the celebration of Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary continues, more incredible collectibles arrive on shopDisney. The latest offering is a limited edition picture (framed or unframed) from the iconic Thomas Kinkade Studio showcasing the beautiful Cinderella Castle against a night sky. (Please note this article contains affiliate links. Your purchase will support LaughingPlace by […]
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Writer/Producer Sam Mendes has begun principal photography on the upcoming Searchlight Pictures feature Empire of Light, according to Deadline. Empire of Light is written by Mendes and is his first solo screenplay. The film stars: Olivia Colman Micheal Ward Colin Firth Toby Jones Crystal Clarke Tanya Moodie In addition to the start of production, Deadline […]
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Do you wonder just what you get on the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser? Check out the immersive experiences here and let us know what you think. Halycon Starcruiser Every experience onboard the Halcyon starcruiser is designed to create an unique story where guests choose their own adventure role playing. Choices guests make affect their experiences with characters, […]
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Air travel has seen numerous issues in the past couple years, but the numbers do seem to be on the rebound.
Orlando Airport
Due to the pandemic, flights have been canceled, restrictions have been put into place, and less people were traveling in general. But, these numbers appear to be picking up again as more and more people are traveling and flying. We’ve seen unusually high crowds in Disney World over the past several weeks, and now, Orlando’s airport has seen a big increase in crowds as well.
WFTV reported that Orlando International Airport was the busiest airport in the country over the weekend, according to the Transportation Security Administration.
Orlando Airport in August 2021
TSA said that MCO was the busiest airport for departures in the nation on Saturday with over 78,287 passengers.
Orlando Airport
Then, on Sunday, MCO was the 4th-busiest airport in the country with over 74,772 passengers, according to WFTV. They say these numbers make this weekend the busiest in the COVID-19 era. This tracks with the big crowds we’ve been seeing in Disney World lately. And, it’s not a surprise that this weekend was so busy at the airport, especially because the Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend took place at Disney World and brought out large amounts of people.
Disney Princess Half Marathon Expo
During this weekend last year, MCO had 40,577 and 44,642 passengers respectively, so this year saw an 80% increase compared to last. The airport’s all-time record happened on March 16th, 2019 with 90,804 travelers.
Orlando International Airport
With these numbers indicating a major increase in travel, it’s possible that we could see even higher numbers in the upcoming weeks as the Spring Break season starts. For the month of March, Disney World already has days where Park Pass Reservations are limited or completely unavailable.
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For those awaiting the next installment in the “Indiana Jones” franchise, producer Frank Marshall has announced via social media that the film has wrapped production. Currently titled “Indiana Jones 5,” the film sees Harrison Ford returning to don the iconic fedora in what is surely to be his final time as the legendary adventurer. Steven… Read More »Producer Frank Marshall Announces “Indiana Jones 5” Has Wrapped Production
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Gail Evans has been named Executive Vice President, Chief Digital and Technology Officer for Disney Parks, Experiences and Products.
Evans worked at Mercer for the past six years and was named their first Global Chief Digital Officer in June 2018. Before that, she had worked for Microsoft, Hewlett-Packard, Bank of America, and Eastman Kodak in various managerial positions.
Her description on LinkedIn reads, “As a digital technology leader, I find new opportunities for technology innovation, strategy and transformation, and I work alongside inspiring teams of consultants, leaders and developers to deliver new tech stack and agility wherever possible. From Big Data/AI and PaaS to Cognitive Computing and Cloud solutions, I am firm believer in the power of technology to deliver transformative solutions at scale that impact people’s lives.”
Evans also states she is “passionate about using my time to find new growth opportunities for women in the workplace by fostering collaboration, building relationships and inspiring colleagues to constantly learn and adapt.”
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Walt Disney Company Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Christine McCarthy is set to appear at the upcoming Morgan Stanley Technology, Media and Telecom Conference next month to participate in a question and answer session. What’s Happening: Christine McCarthy, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, The Walt Disney Company is set […]
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The Disney Cruise Line reservation system will be unavailable for a system upgrade starting at 4:30 p.m. ET on Monday, March 7, 2022.
Guests using the Disney Cruise Line app are receiving this pop-up to let them know about the downtime. The reservation system will return on the morning of Wednesday, March 9, 2022.
The notification says, “During this time, Guests will not be able to make or access a reservation online or through our Contact Center. Online Check-in, Cruise Activity and Porot Adventure bookings will also be unavailable. Guest with deposits or final payments due during this period will have until Thursday, March 10, 2022, at 10:00 PM (EST) to make their payment.”
This means anyone with payment due during this time will essentially get a little extra time to make the payment. The final payment deadline was recently extended for some Disney Magic and Disney Wonder sailings.
If you’re thinking about making a Disney Cruise Line reservation, make sure to secure it before the afternoon of March 7 or plan to make it after March 9.
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In a highly competitive situation, ABC Entertainment has given a straight-to-series order to the A+E Studios and 20th Television drama, Avalon, from David E. Kelley (Big Sky, Big Little Lies) and bestselling author Michael Connelly (The Lincoln Lawyer, Bosch). Based on a short story by Connelly, the series takes place in the main city of Avalon […]
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