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Earl of Sandwich announces closure at Downtown Disney, lays off 167 employees
The nomadic sandwich shop plans to close its temporary location while a new restaurant is under construction at the ...
These Iconic Disney World Locations Are Set to Close This Year
An artificial river attraction found in several Disney theme parks around the world, the Rivers of America was designed to ...
3 iconic Disney World attractions closing for ‘largest expansion’ in history of Magic Kingdom
Three iconic Disney World attractions are set to close July 7, the entertainment company announced. Rivers of America, Tom Sawyer Island and Liberty Square Riverboat in the Frontier Land area are ...
Florida man says he suffered "catastrophic injuries" from Disney ride
A Florida man is suing Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, alleging he sustained "permanent catastrophic injuries" after riding a ...
Closing soon: Tom Sawyer Island in July, Rip Ride Rockit in August
The last day to experience Tom Sawyer Island, the Liberty Square Riverboat and Rivers of America will be July 7. Those attractions opened in 1973, about 18 months after Magic Kingdom first opened. The ...
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WMVP(AM) Engineer Explains Its Transmitter Move to Joliet
Scott Clifton, currently senior engineer at Good Karma Broadcasting, which owns the 50 kW 1000 WMVP(AM), says its Joliet site ...
Disney announces closure date for iconic theme park area — and reveals what new attraction is coming
On Tuesday, Disney announced that the Rivers of America, Tom Sawyer Island and the Liberty Square Riverboat will close on July 7 as Disney Imagineers prepare to transform the attractions’ area into ...
Disney World Closing Popular Attraction on June 8
"Inside Piston Peak, guests will be able to see and explore the visitor lodge, Ranger HQ, trails and more all set within the Disney and Pixar Cars universe," Disney Parks Blog sai ...