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The endearing legacy of Mickey Mouse

Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway opened this week at Disney’s Hollywood Studios to much fanfare.

SAINT PETERSBURG, Fla. — Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway opened this week at Disney’s Hollywood Studios to much fanfare. The newest attraction immerses guests into the cartoon world of the Mickey Mouse shorts. It’s hard to believe, but in the 65-year history of Disney parks, this is the first ride starring Mickey and Minnie. GDL talked with Disney historian Jeff Kurtti about the legacy of Mickey Mouse, and how this new attraction fits the vision of Walt Disney.

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Java Ingram is a New Orleans native/Texan and is excited to call Florida home! Prior to joining the “Great Day Live” team, Java served as host of a lifestyle-entertainment show in Birmingham, Alabama. She also woke up dark and early, weekday mornings to help drivers make it to their destinations safely as a traffic anchor.

Java started her on-air broadcast career in the birthplace of Elvis Presley, Tupelo, Mississippi. In Tupelo, she served as morning news anchor, producer and reporter.

Javanté is an award-winning journalist, having been recognized by the Associated Press for Best Anchor, Best Reporter and Best Franchise Reporting, just to name a few.

When she's not working, Java is very passionate about giving back to the community, having served on the corporate boards for The Boys and Girls Club of North Mississippi, The Civic Ballet Company, The Doniphan Dance Project and the Leadership Council for the Boys and Girls Club of Central Alabama. She has volunteered also with a number of civic organizations.

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