The measure, approved by a 40-0 vote minutes ago in the Florida Senate, continues a five-year-old public-records exemption for building plans, blueprints, schematic drawings and diagrams that depict certain attractions or recreation facilities, entertainment or resort complexes, industrial complexes, retail and service developments, office developments or hotels or motels.

Starting this week, guests can rent one of four Polar Patios at Blizzard Beach or Beachcomber Shacks at Typhoon Lagoon for $250 plus tax per day.

Cirque du Soleil will attempt to set a world record for stiltwalking Tuesday at various locations, including Downtown Disney, home of its "La Nouba" show.

Photos and descriptions of updates to Downtown Disney.

The Pirates League, a sort of Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique for swashbuckling, opens up shop Monday, June 29, at Magic Kingdom. The attraction, paired with the classic Pirates of the Caribbean ride, gives guests whole new buccaneer identities and looks -- for a price.

Advice for handling the parks without the monorail. Hopefully this advice will never be useful again.

Like many locals, I think I have found the perfect place for watching fireworks at Walt Disney World. Each Fourth of July we have dinner at the Polynesian Resort and then head down to the beach for the water pageant and fireworks. Even though it is crowded, it is nothing like being wedged shoulder to shoulder inside the theme parks.