The New York Times – Travel:
The planned closure of Galactic Starcruiser, an immersive role-playing attraction, comes as Disney seeks to cut overall costs by more than $5 billion.
Category: Orlando (Fla)
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DeSantis Allies Vote to Nullify Disney’s Control of Florida Resort
The New York Times – Travel:
The action is the latest in a string of moves against Disney by the governor and his allies, and the company is likely to fight back.
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DeSantis Appointees Seek to ‘Void’ Disney World Agreement
The New York Times – Travel:
A board overseeing the resort wants lawyers to prepare a resolution to stop Disney from maintaining vast control over the complex for decades to come.
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When Two Acrobats Fall Head Over Heels — for Each Other
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Caitlin Reichel and Kristy Graziano met at a holiday party in Orlando, Fla., in 2016, but it would take three more years to become a couple.
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Disney’s Splash Mountain Closed. Now Superfans Are Selling the Water.
The New York Times – Travel:
Jars and bags of what sellers claim is water from the popular Florida attraction are being offered for sale online. The odd farewell comes as Disney takes steps to erase the ride’s racist back story.
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Special Olympics Lifts Vaccine Mandate for Its U.S.A. Games
The New York Times – Sports:
Florida health officials told Special Olympics that the vaccine requirement violated state law.
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A Once Promising Tennis Player Speaks Out Against a Former U.S.T.A. Coach
The New York Times – Sports:
After being sexually assaulted by a coach at the U.S.T.A. national training center in Orlando in 2018, Kylie McKenzie is starting over on the court, and telling her story with hopes that she can help other women.
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Disney Takes Visitors to a Galaxy Far, Far Away
The New York Times – Travel:
Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, opening at Walt Disney World, is part luxury hotel, part theme park ride, part role-playing game. But it will cost you.