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Anthony Sabatini ‘blackface’ picture from high school surfaces

10/31/2018

A photograph of Republican state House candidate Anthony Sabatini in blackface made its way to media inboxes around the state, the week before voters decide whether to send him to Tallahassee. The 30-year-old ... Read More

Walt Disney Company donates $1 million to Florida Disaster Fund

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10/14/2018

Disney World

The Walt Disney Company announced $1 million in support for communities impacted by Hurricane Michael. The money will go to the Florida Disaster Fund. Gov. Rick Scott and Volunteer Florida thanked the corporat... Read More

Man sues Disney, says false arrest during marriage proposal

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10/07/2018

Disney World

A New York man who was arrested for getting into an altercation with a Walt Disney World worker just moments before he planned to propose to his fiance is suing the theme park resort, claiming he never touched ... Read More

Disney increasing park tickets for certain times of year

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02/11/2017

Disney World

Walt Disney World is increasing single-day tickets at certain times of the year and setting expiration dates on tickets in hopes of preventing overcrowding during the theme parks' busiest times, company officia... Read More

Steven Tyler reacts to Disney altering Aerosmith coaster video

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08/19/2016

Disney World

Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler isn't giving Disney World a thumbs-up for digitally altering his hand in a video that plays at an attraction featuring the band. Tyler, wearing a hat with an expletive written... Read More

Dad says 2 gators involved in Disney attack that killed son

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07/03/2016

Disney World

The father of a toddler killed by an alligator at Disney last month told rescue officials two alligators were involved in the attack, according to emails from the Reedy Creek Fire Department. Matt Graves said ... Read More

SeaWorld loss widens, but adjusted results top expectations

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05/05/2016

SeaWorld/Busch

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SeaWorld's first quarter loss widened as expenses climbed, but the theme park operator's adjusted results and revenue beat Wall Street's view. President and CEO Joel Manby said in a written statement that the ... Read More

With orca changes, SeaWorld must live without iconic Shamu

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03/19/2016

SeaWorld/Busch

SeaWorld built its brand on a leaping and splashing killer whale named Shamu. She was part of its logo, gave her name to stadiums in the theme parks and was the inspiration for rides. The orca image sold T-shir... Read More

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