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The Straight Story

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Thu Jan 19, 2012, 12:53 PM Jan 2012

Obama to announce visa reform at Disney-Move could bring thousands of new tourists

Obama to announce visa reform at Disney
Move could bring thousands of new tourists


LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -

A presidential visit means tighter security at Disney, by blocking off roads for the motorcade to changes at Magic Kingdom where President Barack Obama plans to visit.

Disney officials set up tents backstage at the Magic Kingdom on Wednesday night to get the park ready for Thursday's presidential visit.
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One of the main points on Obama’s speech will be how his administration will make it easier for international tourists from countries such as China and Brazil to obtain travel visas. Obama believes the United States could benefit economically by cutting wait times for potential visitors to obtain travel paperwork, White House officials said.

Fabiana Ruilova wanted to take her five year old son on a vacation to Florida, but she didn't realize how challenging the paperwork process was going to be. The resident of Sao Paulo, Brazil was surprised by the long wait to get a visa.

http://www.clickorlando.com/news/Obama-to-announce-visa-reform-at-Disney/-/1637132/8289148/-/sxrobtz/-/index.html

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