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June 21, 2023 Previous Post Derek Derek is a member of the Universal Orlando Content + Engagement Team. Imported from Detroit with a passion for storytelling, filmmaking, and adventure.
PHOTOS, VIDEO: Adorable, Rare Twin Cotton-Top Tamarins Born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
An adorable set of tiny, critically endangered twins were born at Walt Disney World, doubling the size of the cotton-top tamarin population at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park. Weighing about as much as a common chicken egg, and measuring approximately four inches long, these pint-sized newborns cling tightly to their parents as both mom and […]
Tourism Oversight District to Hold Closed-Door Meeting Next Month to Establish Litigation Strategy in State & Federal Disney Lawsuits
At today’s Central Florida Tourism Oversight District meeting, General Counsel Daniel Langley proposed a closed-door meeting in July to discuss the ongoing state and federal lawsuits between the District and Walt Disney World. Daniel Langley (General Counsel) | Glenton Gilzean (District Administrator) To recap, there are two lawsuits outstanding, one in state court and one […]
Tourism Oversight District Establishing Advisory Boards with Local Businesses & Taxpayers
At today’s Central Florida Tourism Oversight District meeting, District Administrator Glenton Gilzean provided an update on the taxpayer advisory boards that he first mentioned in a May 25th meeting. Here’s what Gilzean said at the May 25th meeting: I’m going to take a lot of feedback from the community, from our constituents. One of the […]
Behind-the-Scenes | Tribute Store: The Making of the Making of Jurassic Park
The newly opened Tribute Store at Universal Studios Florida celebrates 30 years since the release of “Jurassic Park” and is heaven for any super fan of the movies — probably because it was designed by a “Jurassic Park” super fan. Philip Daley is a project supervisor with the visual merchandise department at Universal Orlando Resort, […]