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A Las Vegas-based restaurant company, The MINA Group, revealed in a news release that its restaurant Bourbon Steak will be opening at the resort in mid-summer.
For the first time in years, guests looking to beat the Florida heat will be able to choose between Disney’s Blizzard Beach or Typhoon Lagoon this summer.
A 72-year-old man was arrested after being accused of inappropriately touching two children in the lazy river at an Orange County resort, an arrest affidavit shows.
The plaintiff claims that Disney’s DAS policies violate the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by imposing discriminatory eligibility criteria and requiring unnecessary public disclosure of sensitive medical information..
An Orange County frozen treat shop known for giving people with disabilities their first job experience is being forced to sell.
A former Disney worker has been arrested based on a complaint that says he hacked into servers at Walt Disney World in order to manipulate computer menus.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom is full of incredible experiences, but it’s also part of a conservation effort taking place thousands of miles from Central Florida.
New prices for annual passes were unveiled Wednesday on the Walt Disney World website, with costs going up between $30 and $100, depending on the pass.
The Walt Disney Co. is tapping Morgan Stanley executive James Gorman to serve as its next chairman, beginning early next year.
With Hurricane Helene past Central Florida, participants in the PGA Family Golf Championship look forward to a fun weekend at Disney's Palm Course.
Disney Aspire, a tuition program credited by many cast members as a reason why they began working for Disney in the first place, has cut off new applications to its master’s degree programs and plans to institute funding caps before year’s end.
Volunteers at Walt Disney World sifted through thousands of school supplies as part of the company's annual back-to-school drive supporting A Gift For Teaching.
At D23 Expo this past weekend, Disney unveiled its biggest expansion to the Magic Kingdom yet, with a Frontierland expansion themed around the franchise “Cars” and a land dedicated to Disney’s villains.
Disney has revealed a first look of the installation of “Smellephants on Parade," a search-and-sniff experience at the Magic Kingdom.
Taking place April 18 - April 21, runDisney’s Springtime Surprise Weekend draws inspiration from Disney films such as “Peter Pan,” “Up,” “The Lion King,” and “Lilo & Stitch.”
Disney updated its Disability Accessibility Services (DAS) program. The new changes will go into effect May 20 at Walt Disney World and on June 18 at Disneyland in California.
The domain name is pretty strange, though a search for the owner on Whois reveals that it’s owned by ABC — a subsidiary of Disney.
A complaint states that on Oct. 5, 2023, the doctor, her husband and her mother-in-law all decided to eat at Raglan Road in the Disney Springs shopping center.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference Thursday morning in Lake Buena Vista to mark one year since he signed a bill to abolish Disney’s special taxing district in Orange and Osceola counties.
As Walt Disney World prepares to kick off its 2024 Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend, the park is already preparing for a popular fall multi-day race event.
With Valentine’s Day this Wednesday, some may have already booked a table at one of Florida’s most romantic restaurants.
Munro appeared at the restaurant wearing swim trunks and a t-shirt, which violated the restaurant's dress code, the affidavit says.
The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD) has announced the new name for the Reedy Creek Fire Department.
“Drawn to Life,” the dazzling live theatrical production presented by Cirque du Soleil and Disney, has hit a major milestone in its run at Disney Springs.
Jaleo at Disney Springs is welcoming back strawberry season, unveiling the “Festival de Fresas” in partnership with local strawberry farm, Southern Hill Farms.
In a celebration of its second anniversary, Drawn to Life, the collaboration between Cirque du Soleil and Disney, has unveiled an all-new finale.
The lawsuit says that the man — Michael Johnson — took the elevator in July 2022 during a trip to Disney Springs with his duaghter.
More than 350 families of fallen first responders are taking part in a healing retreat at Walt Disney World Resort.
More than 700 families of fallen military heroes are being honored at Walt Disney World Resort ahead of the holiday season.
Some 10 months after Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a law to rename Disney’s special taxing district the “Central Florida Tourism Oversight District” and appointed a new board to oversee it, the district has unveiled a new website URL.
Appointees of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis are seeking communications between Disney and local media, as well as documents related to the company’s position on Florida’s so-called “Don’t Say Gay” law.
Zach Bernstein lost his leg in 2022 after a shelf fell on his left foot, shattering all but seven bones and causing permanent nerve damage.
Newly released video shows state wildlife officials trying to capture a black bear that wandered into the Magic Kingdom theme park at Walt Disney World last month, an incident that forced the temporary closure of several rides.
Disney attorneys want to question a previous administrator of the Walt Disney World governing district as part of its defense against a lawsuit brought by a board made up of appointees of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
The lawsuit says that the woman visited the park for her birthday and decided to ride The Humunga Kowabunga — a large, high-speed waterslide featuring a near-vertical five-story drop.
The U.S. Census Bureau released its population data for 2022, revealing the Florida cities and towns with the smallest populations.
The Gov. DeSantis-appointed board overseeing Walt Disney World’s property says it is working to find an alternative to benefits for workers and retirees that includes Disney passes and discounts.
Gov. Ron DeSantis’ appointees to a board that oversees Disney World’s governing district have launched a battle against the company on a new front — free passes and discounts for employees.
The Walt Disney Company on Thursday filed a countersuit against the DeSantis-appointed board overseeing Disney property in Florida court, alleging breach of contract.
The Walt Disney Company saw revenue continue to grow in the third quarter of the year, the company reported Wednesday, with theme park income and revenue up around the globe — except at Walt Disney World.
Some delicious new food and drinks have raced into Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa. On Wednesday, Disney rolled out some new offerings to the menu at The Artist’s Palette. The quick service location offers something for everyone during its breakfast, lunch and dinner.
A judge in Florida has refused to dismiss a lawsuit brought by Gov. Ron DeSantis appointees against Disney’s efforts to neutralize a takeover of Disney World’s governing district by the Florida governor.
Leaders from Lake Buena Vista and Bay Lake met Thursday to discuss property tax changes affecting off-duty law enforcement services.
The board overseeing Disney World’s taxing district voted Wednesday to approve changes affecting first responders and property owners.
The Jacksonville-based chain V Pizza is getting ready to open its first Central Florida location at the start of August.
A day after the Walt Disney Company voted unanimously to extend CEO Robert Iger’s contract through 2026, the executive gave an interview dispelling any concerns about seemingly lower theme park attendance.
Bob Iger will remain as CEO of The Walt Disney Co. through the end of 2026, agreeing to a two-year contract extension that will give the entertainment and theme park company some breathing room to find his successor.
Attorneys for Gov. Ron DeSantis have asked that a trial involving Disney be postponed until the middle of 2025, well after the GOP presidential nomination race wraps up and voters have picked a winner in the November 2024 general election.
A federal judge overseeing the First Amendment lawsuit that Walt Disney Parks filed against Gov. Ron DeSantis and others is disqualifying himself, but not because of bias claims made by the Florida governor.
“Drawn to Life” is the story of Walt Disney animation’s art brought to life with live acrobatics through the eyes of a young girl named Julie.
The resort hotel allows guests to enjoy a two-night experience where they can journey through many of the features of the Star Wars movie series, including meeting characters from the series, exploring a starcruiser or taking in an “exquisite view of space” from their own suite.
The Walt Disney Co. says it's scrapping plans to build a new campus in central Florida and relocate 2,000 employees from Southern California to work in digital technology, finance and product development.
