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A look at recent Walt Disney World tragedies

June 16, 2016 Sightseers’ Delight

While Walt Disney World has a reputation for being the happiest place on Earth, it has experienced a number of tragedies over the years.

New Frozen ride set to open at Epcot

January 6, 2016 The Travel Trolley

Epcot guests will soon be able to visit the kingdom of Arendelle when the highly anticipated attraction Frozen Ever After opens in the Norway Pavilion. The ride replaces the popular Maelstrom attraction that closed in 2014.

Disney World expanding pair of popular attractions

March 7, 2015 Todd DeFeo

Walt Disney World is expanding a pair of popular attractions: Epcot’s Soarin’ and Hollywood Studios’ Toy Story Mania.

Famed Disney songwriter, Robert B. Sherman, dies at 86

March 20, 2012 West Center Street

Robert B. Sherman, half of the acclaimed and prolific Sherman Brothers songwriting team, passed away in London, England, on March 5 at The London Clinic, from an age-related illness. He was 86 years old.

Rare pigs make debut at Animal Kingdom

December 14, 2011 The Travel Trolley

Three rare kunekune pigs have made their debut at Conservation Station in Disney’s Animal Kingdom.

WDW: Vacation Club coming to Grand Floridian

December 10, 2011 The Travel Trolley

Disney is expanding the Grand Floridian resort to include a Disney Vacation Club timeshare.

WDW to celebrate 40 years

September 29, 2011 The Travel Trolley

Walt Disney World is set to celebrate its 40th anniversary Saturday with a host of activities, including a parade and a ceremony to honor cast members who have worked at the resort since it opened.

Avatar coming to Animal Kingdom

September 21, 2011 West Center Street

Avatar is coming to the Animal Kingdom, Walt Disney World said Tuesday.

WDW: Original Tiki Room returning in August

August 8, 2011 West Center Street

Walt Disney World said the original Enchanted Tiki Room show, which was replaced in 1998, will be returning later this month.

Report: WDW’s Hyperion Wharf project on hold

August 1, 2011 West Center Street

Walt Disney World’s “Hyperion Wharf” project, floated as a replacement for Pleasure Island, has been put on indefinite hold, the Orlando Sentinel reported.