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Orlando Records Show Work Moving Forward on Disney’s Lake Nona Campus

January 20, 2023 Shannen Michaelsen

City of Orlando records show that work is moving forward on The Walt Disney Company’s planned Lake Nona campus in Central Florida, Orlando Business Journal … Read more

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PHOTOS, VIDEO: Tour The Game-Themed Great Escape Lakeside Estate in Central Florida

October 18, 2022 Spencer Lloyd

Last week, WDWNT was invited to experience a massive 13-bedroom mansion in the Orlando area with a litany of games to enjoy and experience. Now … Read more

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Disney Employees Back Out of Home Purchases in Central Florida as Move From California is Delayed to 2026

June 30, 2022 Shannen Michaelsen

After The Walt Disney Company delayed moving Imagineers and other employees to Lake Nona from 2023 to 2026, many of those employees have now backed … Read more

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Walt Disney World and Brand USA Team Up to Draw More Tourists to Central Florida

June 9, 2022 Shannen Michaelsen

Walt Disney World has teamed up with Brand USA to work on drawing more tourists to America and specifically Central Florida, Orlando Business Journal reports. … Read more

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Walt Disney Imagineering Job Postings Indicate Relocation to Orlando Area Still Planned for 2024, Despite Conflicts With Florida Government

May 12, 2022 Shannen Michaelsen

Job postings for Walt Disney Imagineering indicate that the division’s move to Orlando, Florida is still planned to be completed by late 2024. Among the … Read more

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SunRail and Brightline Deal Reached for Connecting Central Florida Attractions and Orlando International Airport

April 6, 2022 Shannen Michaelsen

SunRail and Brightline are teaming up to extend the rail service through Orlando to Tampa, which would include the station near Walt Disney World. Representative … Read more

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Walt Disney World Earmarks 80 Acres of Central Florida for New Affordable Housing Development

April 6, 2022 Shannen Michaelsen

Walt Disney World has earmarked 80 acres of land for a new affordable housing development in Central Florida. View concept art, watch a video about … Read more

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Orange County, Florida Reaches COVID-19 Positivity Rate of 45%

December 28, 2021 Shannen Michaelsen

The Omicron variant of COVID-19 continues to surge across the country. Florida recently broke its record for most cases in a day since the start … Read more

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Severe Weather Expected for Central Florida on Thursday, October 28

October 26, 2021 Shannen Michaelsen

According to the Melbourne, Florida office of the National Weather Service, Central Florida should expect strong weather on Thursday, October 28, 2021. A strong cold … Read more

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WDWNT Daily Recap (10/1/21): Walt Disney World Celebrates 50th Anniversary with New Entertainment, Merchandise, Food & Beverage, and More

October 1, 2021 Katie Francis

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, … Read more

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Aerial Filming and Late Night Fireworks to Take Place From 9/13 to 9/18 at the Magic Kingdom

September 13, 2021 Katie Francis

Walt Disney World has notified the surrounding community that late night fireworks will occur at the Magic Kingdom this week, as well as filming from … Read more

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Disney is Looking For a Few “Good” Villains as They Cast For an Unnamed Event in Orlando Area

August 27, 2021 Johnny Childers

A new job posting through DisneyCareers.com has many wondering what the Mouse House has plans for outside it’s magical walls. The “special event” is scheduled … Read more

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Three Walt Disney World Cast Members Among Those Arrested in Child Predator Sting

August 4, 2021August 4, 2021 Shannen Michaelsen

Three Walt Disney World Cast Members and fourteen others have been arrested in a six-day undercover child predator sting by Central Florida authorities. Undercover officers … Read more

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Orlando International Airport Expects Big Uptick in Passengers During 2021 Spring Break and Easter Travel Season

March 8, 2021 Mike Baker

It seems that air travelers are about to flock to Central Florida. According to a statement released by the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority, Orlando International … Read more

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Tropical Storm Eta Upgraded to Hurricane; Expected to Impact Central Florida on Thursday

November 11, 2020 Matthew Soberman

Tropical Storm Eta has regained hurricane strength and is forecasted to make landfall in Central Florida tomorrow, according to the National Hurricane Center. The NHC … Read more

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Tropical Depression Eta Strengthens On Path to Florida; Storm-Force Winds Forecasted in Orlando Area on Monday

November 7, 2020 Matthew Soberman

Tropical Depression Eta continues to strengthen as it moves across the Caribbean on its way to Florida, according to the National Hurricane Center. According to … Read more

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