Justin Topa

Justin Topa has been a staff writer for WDW News Today since November 2022. A native of Scranton, Pa., Topa is almost always daydreaming about Walt Disney World. On days when he is not rope-dropping or resort-hopping, you could probably find Topa sulking at home with his two dogs. You can e-mail Topa at JustinT@WDWNT.com.

DeSantis’ Board Fires Reedy Creek Planning Board and Takes Over, Board’s Lawyer Says Disney’s Reedy Creek Agreement is Illegal, ‘Caper Worthy of Scrooge McDuck,’ & More: Daily Recap (4/19/23)

Daily Recap - April 19, 2023

We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Wednesday, April 19, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

‘Give Kids The World’ License Plates Rethemed to Universal Orlando Resort for Chance to Meet Minimum Presale Threshold

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Florida Senators have proposed that a specialty Florida license plate benefiting Give Kids The World be rethemed to Universal Orlando Resort for a better chance at meeting a minimum preorder threshold. In a proposed amendment, Florida’s Senate Committee on Fiscal Policy has recommended that the Give Kids The World specialty license plate would instead feature … Read more

Walt Disney World Affordable and Attainable Housing Anticipated to Open in 2026

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Representatives of the Walt Disney Company have announced that groundbreaking on a new affordable and attainable housing development is set to take place next year, with the first units anticipated to be completed in 2026. The Walt Disney World Resort provided nearly 80 acres of land in Orange County to The Michaels Organization to build, own and operate an attainable housing development with 1,300 … Read more

Marvel Actor Jonathan Majors’ Issues Worsen as More Alleged Abuse Victims Come Forward

Jonathan Majors as He Who Remains in "Loki"

According to exclusive reporting by Variety, more alleged abuse victims have come forward accusing Marvel Actor Jonathan Majors of wrongdoing. According to Variety, sources with insider information have shared that multiple alleged abuse victims of Majors have now come forward following his March arrest and are cooperating with the Manhattan district attorney’s office. Currently starring in “Creed … Read more

Florida Senate Files Legislation to Void Disney & Reedy Creek Agreements, Timing Announced for Resumption of Walt Disney World Annual Pass Sales, & More: Daily Recap (4/18/23)

Daily Recap - April 18, 2023

We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Tuesday, April 18, 2023. Walt Disney World EPCOT … Read more

Renowned Disney Artist Eric Robison Commissioned for New Painting Commemorating Tokyo Disney Resort’s 40th Anniversary

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Walt Disney Imagineering has once again partnered with renowned Disney artist Eric Robison for a new painting to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Tokyo Disney Resort. On their official Instagram page, Walt Disney Imagineering gave the first look at the original, hand-painted work. This one-of-a-kind artwork is meant to capture “all the magic that … Read more

PHOTOS: Most Popular Disney Munchlings Have Inspired Whole New Collection Inside Walt Disney World

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A Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Stitch succulent planter, an assorted Disney Munchlings water bottle, and a variety of Disney Munchlings ornaments are the latest new Disney Munchlings offerings to reimagine iconic Disney characters as tasty treats. We found the latest Munchlings-inspired collection to land at Walt Disney World inside the Creations Shop at EPCOT. Pineapple Upside-Down … Read more

DeSantis Holds Press Conference Announcing Impending State Inspections of Walt Disney World Attractions, Disney Quietly Fires Back with Fact-Check of Governor’s Claims, & More: Daily Recap (4/17/23)

Daily Recap - April 17, 2023

We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Monday, April 17, 2023. Walt Disney World EPCOT … Read more

Writers Guild Members Approve Vote to Strike Amidst Growing Concerns Surrounding Streaming Platforms

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Members of the Writers Guild of America have overwhelmingly authorized a motion to strike as negotiations surrounding royalties and residual payments from streaming content have reached a stalemate. In a record-setting vote earlier today, nearly 98 percent of eligible members of the Writers Guild West and East voted to authorize a strike. A total of 9,218 writers … Read more

Disney Quietly Fires Back at DeSantis’ Press Conference Claims, Takeover of the Reedy Creek Improvement District

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Earlier today, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis held a press conference to once again discuss his grievances with Walt Disney World and the Walt Disney Company. While the company has yet to respond publicly, Disney has issued an email to media partners, quietly fact-checking the comments made at this afternoon’s press conference. Taxes and Contributions to … Read more

Disney’s ‘Strange World’ Loses Nearly $200M as ‘Worst Box Office Flop’ of 2022

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Walt Disney Animation Studios’ animated comedy adventure “Strange World” has lost the company nearly $200M, marking its place as “the worst box office flop of 2022” according to Deadline. “Strange World” debuted in movie theaters on Thanksgiving and was quickly transitioned to Disney+ before Christmas, less than a month later, following a lackluster premiere week. … Read more

Cirque du Soleil Refreshes ‘Drawn to Life’ Production with New Acrobatic Acts, ‘Flying Guitarist’ at Disney Springs

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After nearly a year and a half of performances, Cirque du Soleil has announced updates to performances of “Drawn to Life,” performed each night exclusively in Disney Springs in partnership with the Walt Disney Animation Studios. The production has been refreshed with an all-new acrobatic act, aerial artists, and a “flying” guitarist. “Drawn to Life” … Read more

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