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Huge crowds here to see the Destiny float out. Dozens of RVs and campers have been here for the last few days. 
DAS was previously defined to assist guests who have difficulty tolerating long queues due to a disability. The updated system is intended to accommodate "only those guests who, due to a developmental disability like autism or similar," are unable to wait in long lines. 
Plaza de Coco (Arendelle on Wish) is a theatrical dining experience themed to Coco. The venue will offer two nights of unique dining for guests. First night: A music-filled evening featuring Miguel and his familia. Second night: Miguel reunites with his great-great grandparents. 
Statement from Disney: "This premium, boutique experience gave us the opportunity to try new things on a smaller scale of 100 rooms, and as we prepare for its final voyage, we will take what we’ve learned to create future experiences that can reach more of our guests and fans." 
In the email, D'Amaro says "they will no longer be asking our employees to relocate." For those who already moved," the company will talk to impacted employees about the possibility of "moving you back."
An economic study by The Woods Center for Economic Analysis and Forecasting at Cal State Fullerton revealed for every $1 billion Disney invests in DLR, over 4,000 jobs and $1.1 billion in economic output would be generated during a 4-year construction period. 
Disney Parks, Experiences and Products revenues for the quarter up 17%. 
NEW: Starting with visits on Jan. 9, 2024, you will no longer need a park reservation if you purchase a date-based ticket (the standard ticket for most guests). You select a start date for your visit - and that's it. For other non-dated tickets, park reservations may be required. 
Disney also added a new quote from DeSantis when he answered a question about Disney during a press conference on Friday, May 5:
Also new on the Disney Magic: Disney and Pixar's Soul is the inspiration for a new lounge named "The Soul Cat Lounge." It replaces the Promenade Lounge. 
"A targeted campaign of government retaliation—orchestrated at every step by Governor DeSantis as punishment for Disney’s protected speech—now threatens Disney’s business operations, jeopardizes its economic future in the region, and violates its constitutional rights." 
NEW: Walt Disney World says the only impact will be the temporary suspension of fire effects on the Maleficent float in the Festival of Fantasy Parade at Magic Kingdom. There are no planned temporary changes to Fantasmic! at Disney's Hollywood Studios as a result of the incident. 
The bill is 189 pages - so it's going to take some time to read through it and pull out the interesting proposals. Will update this thread throughout the day.
NEW: Hotel guests at Walt Disney World will receive complimentary self-parking at Disney resort hotels starting TONIGHT, Jan. 10.
NEW: EPCOT forever returns on April 3. The new EPCOT show will debut later this year. The final Harmonious show is April 2.
La Brea Bakery has four additional airport locations - I'm not sure if those are impacted. 
Earlier, the two "buckets" to book a park reservation were: 
Impacted guests can book a new date and receive a 50% discount. Disney Wish sales resume on Feb. 8.
The "120-minute rule" allows you to book a Genie+ LL for later in the day -- but if it's more than 120 minutes away, you don't have to wait to redeem that LL. You simply wait 120 minutes and can book another Genie+ LL.