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.

Just months after Disney World announced changes to its Lightning Lane program, the theme park will add another option for those willing to pay extra to skip the line.

Here is a list of attractions that have announced closures due to Tropical Storm Helene as well as hurricane policies in place at Florida theme parks.

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Walt Disney World guests will soon be able to sing along to some classic Disney songs that have gone country at Grizzly Hall.

Based off Disney’s beloved animated film “The Princess and the Frog”, The Tiana’s Bayou Adventure picks up where Tiana’s story left off.

From the Gatorland swamp to the New Orleans Bayou, we got long-awaited updates this week plus celebrations to make note of.

Winnie the Pooh and Mickey Mouse have recently entered the public domain, making it possible for artists to use them freely.

Allies of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Disney have reached a settlement agreement in a state court fight over how Walt Disney World is developed in the future following the takeover of the theme park resort’s government by the Florida governor.

Disney is seeking approval from local officials to expand its California theme park offerings over the next four decades.

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The earliest iteration of Mickey Mouse is on a rampage, barely two days in the public domain.

After nearly a century, Mickey Mouse, Tigger, Peter Pan and more are now accessible to the public.

Disney has filed a lawsuit claiming that the oversight government for Walt Disney World, which was taken over by appointees of Gov. Ron DeSantis earlier this year, has failed to release documents and properly preserve records in violation of Florida public records law.

Walt Disney World has embraced the season of giving with the continuation of the Disney Ultimate Toy Drive, a heartfelt initiative supporting the Marine Toys for Tots Program.

In an exciting announcement, Disney Live Entertainment Tuesday unveiled “The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure,” a reimagined show inspired by the timeless Walt Disney classic.

Mickey Mouse is about to belong to you and me.

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Everyone knows the name Walt Disney. But do you know about Dick Pope Sr.? Pope opened a park that would eventually transform Florida into a tourist destination. On this special episode of Your Florida Daily: the flamboyant salesman behind the state's first commercial theme park and how he later became known as the father of American water skiing.

EPCOT has now officially debuted “Luminous: A Symphony of Us,” its new nighttime spectacle that illuminates the World Showcase Lagoon.

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In commemoration of Walt Disney’s birthday on Dec. 5, EPCOT will welcome visitors to explore Dreamers Point, a captivating space within the newly-opened World Celebration neighborhood.

Police say officers were called to Disneyland when a 26-year-old man stripped down and began climbing through the "It's A Small World" attraction.

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In a magical tribute to Disney's 100th Anniversary Celebration, the iconic Cinderella Castle at Disney's Contemporary Resort is decorated with a Mary Blair-inspired gingerbread display.

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Central Florida’s theme parks and attractions are making adjustments and monitoring tropical storm Idalia as it inches towards Florida.

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Diversity, equity and inclusion programs have been abolished from Walt Disney World’s governing district, which is now controlled by appointees of Gov. Ron DeSantis.

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.

A passionate collector has brought the magic of Disneyland to a sprawling 30,000-square-foot building in Burbank, California, where fans can preview more than 1,500 items up for auction later this month.

He is almost 95 years old, but the original Mickey Mouse from "Steamboat Willie" is starting to pop back up on clothes, rides and other merchandise.

Central Florida is about to become a hub of LGBTQ+ life.

“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.

Disney is asking a state judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed by a governing board appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis to oversee Disney World.

Before allies of Gov. Ron DeSantis took over, Disney World’s governing district reached an agreement in February with the company to prohibit a long list of businesses from ever being operated on its property.

Disney has amended its free speech lawsuit against Gov. Ron DeSantis to add recent developments in the tit-for-tat fight between the entertainment giant and the Florida governor.

Disney is suing Florida Gov_ Ron DeSantis over the Republican’s takeover of its theme park district, alleging Wednesday that the governor waged a “targeted campaign of government retaliation” after the company opposed a law critics call “Don’t Say Gay.”.

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On Feb. 8, several dozen spectators took their seats inside the administrative offices of the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District, formerly known as Reedy Creek Improvement District, to attend a previously-scheduled public meeting of the special taxing district’s board of supervisors.

On this episode of Florida’s Fourth Estate, hosts Ginger Gadsden and Matt Austin speak with Dr. Abigail Disney, whose grandfather was Roy Disney and great-uncle was Walt Disney.

If you want to ride Splash Mountain at Disney’s Magic Kingdom, this would be the weekend to do so.

Everyone knows the name Walt Disney. But do you know about Dick Pope Sr.? Pope opened a park that would eventually transform Florida into a tourist destination. On this special episode of Your Florida Daily: the flamboyant salesman behind the state's first commercial theme park and how he later became known as the father of American water skiing.

Walt Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” captured audiences and critics when it first hit theaters in 1991.

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On this episode of Florida’s Fourth Estate, hosts Ginger Gadsden and Matt Austin speak with Dr. Abigail Disney, whose grandfather was Roy Disney and great-uncle was Walt Disney.

Just a couple of months following the debut of the Disney Wish, Disney Cruise Line has officially unveiled the name of its sixth ship.

Disney fans visiting the D23 Expo this weekend in Southern California will get a first look at the new Walt Disney statue coming to Dreamers Point at EPCOT.

Walt Disney World‘s nighttime firework spectacular “Disney Enchantment“ is shining in a whole new way at Magic Kingdom.

Hundreds of service members, families and international travelers have descended on the Walt Disney area to compete in the 2022 Warrior Games.

The Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue is getting ready to reopen at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground and to stir up excitement, the company is previewing the menu.

When guests step inside the Wonders of Xandar Pavilion, they might spot some hidden Easter eggs that pay tribute to Disney history, attractions and more.

Disney rolls out spooky Halloween treats, shares first look at fall merchandise

In taking on Disney, Florida’s Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis is testing the limits of his combative leadership style.

Disney is getting ready to open its new Connections Cafe & Eatery inside EPCOT, announcing the restaurant's opening date on its website.

News 6 political expert Jim Clark weighs in on a special session in Florida that could do away with the Reedy Creek District at Disney World.

Florida lawmakers currently debating congressional maps proposed by Gov. Ron DeSantis in a special session will now also consider getting rid of special districts enacted before 1968, which includes Disney’s Reedy Creek district, the governor announced Tuesday at a news conference in The Villages.

The plane is currently located in a backstage area near Disney’s Animal Kingdom.

Walt Disney World is currently celebrating its 50th anniversary alongside several holidays festivities.

Walt Disney World has shared a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the new Walt Disney statue coming to Dreamers Point.

The highly anticipated new collaboration from Cirque du Soleil and Disney, Drawn to Life, premiered Thursday night at Disney Springs at Walt Disney World Resort to a full house of enthusiastic fans who demonstrated their appreciation with a lengthy standing ovation.

Shares are mostly higher in Asia after Wall Street benchmarks managed to close mostly higher.

Walt Disney World is getting closer to the debut of the all-new Cirque du Soleil show “Drawn to Life.”

News 6 learned there are entire real estate companies in Orlando catered to people who are making the move to Central Florida just to be close to Walt Disney World.

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Walt Disney World knows its fans don’t just come back for the new but also for the nostalgia.

Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress has a history that goes beyond the Magic Kingdom gates.

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Despite nearly 50 years of history, relatively few attractions are unique to Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom.

Its earworm of a theme song may never leave your head, but the design of the famous attraction has delighted young eyes and touched hearts since 1963

As we near the 50th of Walt Disney World, the attraction probably most representative of Walt himself is out of action indefinitely.

What was originally called Cinderella's Golden Carrousel by Disney is more than twice as old as Walt Disney World.

Walt Disney World shared more details Friday about the all-new nighttime show coming to Magic Kingdom for the 50th anniversary celebration.

Magic Kingdom’s Frontierland has several attractions that make the must-do list on every family vacation.

Here’s a look at other things that have changed from 1971 compared to 2021.

The Magic Kingdom's central icon has captured the imagination of generations as one of the symbols of The Walt Disney Co.

Walt Disney World is planning an 18-month celebration in honor of its 50th anniversary, starting in October.

There was no decent store to go to to buy clothes, people would actually go to Georgia to buy clothes. “There was a Woolworths and there were a couple little boutique stores and they would carry maybe eight or nine dresses. Ad“Oh, very involved, because this man gave everything to Winter Park, everything,” said Polasek. “And there are people in Winter Park that have never been there, they drive by it. When she’s not day trading, she’s doing yoga, jazzercise and swimming, and she’s working on plans for her 100th birthday party this summer.

A man wearing a face mask to protect against the coronavirus walks past a bank's electronic board showing the Hong Kong share index in Hong Kong, Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020. Stocks were mostly lower Thursday in Asia after weakness in technology companies shares led an overnight decline on Wall Street. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)Stocks were mostly lower Thursday in Asia after weakness in technology companies’ shares led an overnight decline on Wall Street. Benchmarks fell in Tokyo, Hong Kong and Sydney but edged higher in Shanghai. Hong Kong's Hang Seng index slipped 0.5% to 26,364.51 and the Nikkei 225 index in Tokyo gave up 0.3% to 26,735.63.

This image released by Warner Bros. Entertainment shows Timothee Chalamet, left, and Rebecca Ferguson in a scene from the upcoming 2021 film "Dune." The move follows Warner Bros.' decision to put “Wonder Woman 1984” on HBO Max in December, along with a concurrent theatrical run. Warner Bros.' move amounts to an acknowledgement that any full rebound for theaters is still a year or more away. Warner Bros. confirmed the films will be available to subscribers with no further charge. After a rocky rollout, HBO Max said in October that nearly 9 million people were using HBO Max, though 29 million had access to the streaming service as part of their HBO subscriptions.

Disney knew the importance of characters in storytelling and so does Snow, examining many of the people who helped Disney on his passage from idea to game-changing park. One such character is Buzz Price, who completed some early research on the economic feasibility of Disney’s park. Disney’s focus and self-confidence allowed him to push on despite family and friends who told him that an amusement park was folly. He leveraged everything he owned to build an amusement park the likes of which the world had never seen. Disney fans will enjoy this rendering of the founder and entrepreneurs will find their time well spent inside the covers of Snow’s book.