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Cirque du Soleil is adding a behind-the-scenes tour for “Drawn to Life,” the theatrical production at Disney Springs. The new “Page to Stage Signature Experience” will include exclusive access before and after select shows.

Participants will receive a backstage tour, an artist meet-and-greet, premium show seating, a “Drawn to Life” gift bag, a souvenir popcorn bucket, personalized check-in and other benefits. There will be a limit of nine guests per experience.

The post-performance tour will include an under-the-stage tour and looks at the show’s costumes and props.

“By showcasing the work of our talented artists and skilled technical team, attendees will gain a special insight into the magic that brings this collaboration between Cirque du Soleil and Disney animation to life,” Kevin Hargrove, company manager of “Drawn to Life,” said in a news release.

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“Page to Stage” will be offered after the second performance on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays starting May 4. “Drawn to Life” is performed Wednesdays through Saturdays at 5:30 p.m. and 8 p.m., and Sundays at 1:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. read more

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday rejected an appeal from Elon Musk over a settlement with securities regulators that requires him to get approval in advance of some social media posts that relate to Tesla, the electric vehicle company he leads.

The justices did not comment in leaving in place lower-court rulings against Musk, who complained that the requirement amounts to “prior restraint” on his speech in violation of the First Amendment.

The case stems from messages Musk posted on Twitter in 2018 in which he claimed he had secured funding to take Tesla private. The tweets caused the company’s share price to jump and led to a temporary halt in trading.

The settlement with the Securities and Exchange Commission included a requirement that his posts on Twitter, now known as X, be approved first by a Tesla attorney. It also called for Musk and Tesla to pay civil fines over the tweets in which Musk said he had “funding secured” to take Tesla private at $420 per share. read more

Scenes from the reopening of 1900 Park Fare at Disney’s Grand Floridian resort at Walt Disney World, Thursday, April 25, 2024. The turn-of-the-century themed restaurant reopens after a four-year hiatus following the world pandemic in 2020. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)

The dining hall at the reopening of 1900 Park Fare at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa at Walt Disney World, Thursday, April 25, 2024. The turn-of-the-century themed restaurant originally opened in 1988 and reopens after a four-year hiatus following the world pandemic in 2020. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)

Cinderella interacts with guests at the reopening of 1900 Park Fare at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa at Walt Disney World, Thursday, April 25, 2024. The turn-of-the-century themed restaurant originally opened in 1988 and reopens after a four-year hiatus following the world pandemic in 2020. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel)

Prime rib with horseradish sauce, baked salmon, mashed potatoes and green beans from the buffet at the reopening of 1900 Park Fare at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa at Walt Disney World, Thursday, April 25, 2024. The turn-of-the-century themed restaurant originally opened in 1988 and reopens after a four-year hiatus following the world pandemic in 2020. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel) read more

DEAR TRAVEL TROUBLESHOOTER: I need help getting a refund from Expedia. I booked two round-trip Air Transat tickets from Toronto to Paris through Expedia back in 2020. I had to cancel the flights, and under the refund rules during the pandemic, Expedia said I could get my money back. Expedia said it would process the refund in a matter of weeks.

I waited a few months, but the refund never showed up on my credit card. I contacted Expedia in early 2022, and they told me to contact Air Transat for my refund. I did, and an Air Transat representative said the airline had already sent my refund to Expedia.

I’ve contacted both Expedia and Air Transat on numerous occasions since then, and I’ve also asked my credit card company for help. It says that there’s no record of a refund from Expedia or Air Transat.I would love to get my refund. Can you help me?

— Keith Dawe, Toronto

ANSWER: Expedia should have refunded your money four years ago. I believe this is a new record for the longest airline refund case. (Congratulations, Expedia!) read more