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Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, has become a high profile target in the state government’s battle against ‘wokeness’.

The US state that doesn’t want ‘woke’ tourists to visit

It seems one of America’s biggest tourist destinations might be adopting a new policy: not for the woke.

  • Robert Jackman
Orlando, Fla - March 01: Maggie Duckworth, of St. Louis, MO, poses as Asajj Ventress character, as the first passengers arrive for the two-day Walt Disney World Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser, which is a live action role playing game that doubles as a high-end hotel in Orlando, Fla. The event is billed as Halcyon’s 275th anniversary voyage across the galaxy. at Walt Disney World Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser in Orlando, Fla on Tuesday, March 1, 2022. First Order lieutenant Harman Croy and his garrison of stormtroopers patrol the ship. Guests arrive at Batuu, a destination for a planet excursion. Players use a data pad to play the immersive game while they participate in activities such as light saber training. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) Getty image for Traveller. Single use only.

May the flop be with you: Why Disney’s Star Wars hotel failed so fast

After investing hundreds of millions in its much-vaunted ‘immersive’ Star Wars hotel, Disney announced its closure after just 14 months.

  • Hannah Sampson
A room at Walt Disney World’s Starcruiser hotel. At $7200 for two guests, some people had complained the experience was too expensive.

Disney to close its Star Wars hotel less than two years after opening

At $7200 for two guests, some Star Wars fans had complained the cost of staying at the Disney World hotel was too high.

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Nine must-do highlights of Orlando, Florida

Orlando is more than just shopping malls and theme parks.

  • Rob McFarland and Jane Richards
Drawn to Life is the creative collaboration that had to happen, the perfect marriage between two entertainment behemoths - Cirque du Soleil and the Walt Disney Company.

Walt Disney World, Orlando, now has its first Cirque du Soleil show

Cirque du Soleil's first collaboration with Disney is an homage to the art of animation, a stunning combination of storytelling, pathos and death-defying tricks.

  • Julie Miller
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Inside a hangar bay of a Star Destroyer, 50 Stormtroopers greet riders on Rise of the Resistance

Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance ride opens at Galaxy's Edge, Walt Disney World

Disney's Galaxy's Edge may have over-promised and under-delivered. But Rise of the Resistance will change that.

  • Todd Martens
Toy Story Mania, a 4D shooting ride, is totally addictive.

Walt Disney World, Florida, USA: Toy Story, Avatar and Animal Kingdom are a child's dream come true

Disney World's sheer size – 112 square kilometres - boggles the mind. The crowds are also something else.

  • Katrina Lobley
Classic Disney characters welcome visitors outside the Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland.

Disneyland and Disney World travel guide and tips: 20 reasons to love Disney holidays

Explore a fantasy world filled with castles, attractions and classic characters.

  • Guy Wilkinson
Virgin Atlantic's 747 economy seating was a bit cramped but the flight was rated "not bad".

Flight test: Virgin Atlantic economy class, Manchester to Orlando

For all the kids' antics, this wasn't a bad flight. In the right frame of mind, it was pretty amusing.

  • Sue Bennett
Weeki Watchee Mermaid show Florida

Weeki Wachee: Tales of real-life mermaids

When considering a mermaid’s career, one doesn’t tend to ponder the occupational hazards.

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