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Hello again Lake Buena Vista! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Disney University trains 80,000 cast members behind the scenes.
  • Which EPCOT quick-service spot locals say is worth a Food & Wine stop?
  • What's new in Hollywood Studios' animation overhaul and Baymax's big return?

Also on today's calendar: Re-Discover Your Italian Heritage and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 90 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: A couple of thunderstorms, temps: high: 90, low: 73.
  • Saturday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 88 and low of 74 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Walt Disney World gives inside look at Disney University (wftv.com) — Walt Disney World in Lake Buena Vista is offering a rare peek inside Disney University, where all 80,000 cast members begin their careers and learn company culture before job-specific training. The piece highlights everything from housekeeping and concierge instruction to the massive costuming operation, and notes that the resort plans to add 5,000 new positions over the next five years.
   

2. Favorite EPCOT Dining Location Has a Great Limited Time Menu Worth Your Money (mickeyvisit.com) — If you're heading to EPCOT's Food & Wine Festival in Lake Buena Vista, Tangierine Café in the Morocco pavilion is serving a special small-plates menu through November 21. Affordable hummus bowls, a plant-based wrap, and a standout chocolate-pistachio cookie let you sample more without overspending, alongside a hard cider flight and fig cocktail for adults.
   

3. Disney Brings Fan-Favorite Baymax Character to Hollywood Studios for Massive Park Opening (disneyfanatic.com) — Walt Disney World guests in Lake Buena Vista now have a refreshed animation-focused area at Disney's Hollywood Studios, with Magic of Disney Animation officially open. New experiences like Drawn to Wonderland, Olaf Draws!, Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live!, and a limited Baymax sipper give families more to explore while hinting at possible future uses of Tomorrowland space.
   

4. George W. Bush's new book of paintings of political prisoners will be out in March (oaoa.com) — Residents should know that Walt Disney World in Lake Buena Vista will again showcase George W. Bush's portrait paintings, this time honoring service members and veterans. The broader story focuses on his upcoming March release, "The Call of Freedom," featuring paintings of political prisoners and dissidents, alongside an exhibition at his presidential center in Dallas.
   

5. Disney World resort hopping: what actually changed since June (piratesandprincesses.net) — If you like resort hopping around Lake Buena Vista at the holidays, Disney's recent changes mostly target cars and transportation, not lobby access. Parking at Deluxe resorts is tighter without reservations, some buses and mobile ordering now require verification, and fireworks viewing uses wristbands, while the Grand Floridian's iconic gingerbread house is permanently retired.
   

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  • Popeyes posted a job opening for Popeyes Team Member - Poinciana, FL in Kissimmee. Apply here.
  • Orangetheory Fitness, Inc. posted a job opening for Head Coach in Kissimmee. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lake Buena Vista here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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