There may be some changes in the works for one of Central Florida's longest residential construction projects. Versailles, the 90,000-square-foot mansion being built for Westgate Resorts CEO David Siegel and his wife, Jackie, may be looking for a new team to take over the project. The mansion has been under construction for 16 years. "We're getting ready to hire another...
September 2020
Disney CEO Bob Iger steps down, Bob Chapek to take over Disney is laying off 28,000 people in the United States as the coronavirus pandemic hammers its parks and resorts business.The cuts will affect the Disney's Parks, Experiences and Products unit. The company said 67% of the employees laid off will be part-time workers.Disney's parks and resorts division has more than 100,000 US...
A New Sense of Aloha Coming to Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort Today we’re thrilled to share news of exciting changes coming to Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort. A favorite destination of guests and cast members since its opening on Oct. 1, 1971, this beloved resort hotel immerses you in an oasis straight out of the South Seas with a sense of aloha that embraces you from the moment...
DeSantis says he will lift restaurant limits, ban local governments from future restrictions Florida governor says closure of restaurants not proven to be effective in preventing spread of virus ORLANDO, Fla. – Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday said he doesn’t think the closure of restaurants has proven to be effective in reducing the spread of the coronavirus, so he said...
Yet another Scam has come out of the woodwork this week! Just seems to be one after another this year! This a lot of people have been receiving an email from a title company with a download request for either a listing agreement or a contract signing. Please DO NOT open this download link because it is a scam / bug. I remind you, if you receive any letter via mail or any email that is asking...
I recently published the Parks Edition of my official Foodie Guide to Fall Treats at Walt Disney World Resort, and now it’s time to announce the yummy fall offerings at our resort hotels and Disney Springs. If you’re a fan of all the exciting autumn eats at our parks, then this list is just for you, because we have even more offerings across property to celebrate the fall season! These...
Disney has indicated to travel agents that it will be refurbishing the hotel beginning in October, which will include changes to the Great Ceremonial House and guest rooms. A Disney World spokeswoman told the Orlando Sentinel on Monday that changes to the rooms will include a move to a Pacific Ocean-inspired color palette as well as details, patterns and textures from Disney’s "Moana." The Villas...
By Kerry SmithThe order elicited protest from NAR as it’s unclear if property owners will bear the cost of the ban. Trump ordered the CDC to oversee it “to slow the spread of COVID-19.” ORLANDO, Fla. – President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order to half most evictions for the rest of 2020. In announcing the change on the White House website, he said, “I want to make it...