Tag: DISNEYWORLD

The worst part about visiting the Most Magical Place on Earth is, without a doubt, waiting in those exhausting, long lines. But, according to the New York Times, Disney World is attempting to shorten waits at its attractions by building a new underground command center that would allow employees to intervene immediately when an area of the park becomes gridlocked, or when a ride becomes ...

Highlights from this morning's other big tech headlines.... Nintendo recently suffered through its worst profit period in six years, but the downward trend definitely wasn't isolated to the industry leader. Video game profits, as a whole, dipped significantly last month, as the NPD Group revealed that April demonstrated the worst monthly sales decline since July of 2009. [From: CNET] ...

The 38-year-old Walt Disney World Monorail System suffered its first fatal accident on Sunday when a driver failed to stop and slammed into the back of a stationary train, killing him instantly. The accident occurred at 2 a.m. with 21-year-old Austin Wuennenberg behind the controls, and six passengers on board. All the other passengers escaped unharmed, but Wuennenberg was not so lucky. Disney ...

Non-gaming uses for the Nintendo DS are starting to become more widespread. Initially, these alternative functions were made up of non-traditional gameplay, brain and face training and skin care. Then, Wii-nnovations morphed into services such as ordering food and showing replays at Safeco Field, home of the Seattle Mariners. Now, Disney is piloting a program to use the dual-screened device as ...