The Walt Disney Co. is tapping Morgan Stanley executive James Gorman to serve as its next chairman, beginning early next year.

Big Thunder Mountain is set to close for a year starting in 2025.

In the Loop: Theme Park Scoops delivers the latest news from Central Florida's theme parks.

In the Loop: Theme Park Scoops delivers the latest news from Central Florida's theme parks.

In the Loop: Theme Park Scoops delivers the latest news from Central Florida's theme parks.

In the Loop: Theme Park Scoops delivers the latest news from Central Florida's theme parks.

The fall season is one of the best times to visit Walt Disney World

Disney fans can decorate their home like fall time at the Magic Kingdom.

Disney has asked a federal appellate court to dismiss its lawsuit against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Images of Baymax, Peter Pan, and Dumbo will soon take to the skies and dazzle onlookers at Walt Disney World.

Tiana is throwing a big Mardi Gras party in the bayou and early invites are going out.

Walt Disney World will host dozens of portraits of service members and veterans from the nation’s Painter-in-Chief.

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.

New and updated wraps to feature fan-favorite characters and stories.

Commissioners in Orange County agreed Tuesday to send a plan for an affordable housing project that would be built by Walt Disney World onto the next step.

Walt Disney World Resort guests can get ready to have a “glowing’’ good time when Disney H2O Glow After Hours returns to Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon.

All-you-care-to-enjoy restaurant for breakfast and dinner to reopen April 10

According to that report, the woman — who worked at the theme park — was getting off her shift and walking to her vehicle.

The sights and sounds of spring are being planted right now at Walt Disney World Resort, with the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival gearing up for a big celebration.

Walt Disney World is preparing to close its Disney Skyliner system for a short time, the resort announced on its website.

Walt Disney World welcomed thousands of eager runners to its resort on Wednesday morning, marking the exciting start of the highly anticipated 2024 runDisney Marathon Weekend.

According to the state of Florida, these are the places you'll want to visit this holiday season.

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.

The legendary Hatbox Ghost has finally materialized within the eerie confines of the Haunted Mansion at Walt Disney World Resort.

Disney has released a study showing its economic impact in Florida at $40.3 billion, directly and indirectly through its supply chain and employee spending.

Oxford Economics published a new study Tuesday that shows Walt Disney World Resort generating $40 billion in economic impact across Florida in fiscal year 2022.

It's National Pumpkin Day, and at Walt Disney World Resort's Animal Nutrition Center, the "chefs" are whipping up a wholesome treat for a group of giant Galapagos tortoises at Disney's Animal Kingdom.

Walt Disney World’s creative teams are putting the final touches on the holiday celebrations.

RunDisney has officially revealed the themes for its upcoming 2024 Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend.

In a move aimed at boosting its long-standing commitment to the community, Walt Disney World on Monday pledged $1.5 million in new donations to 19 nonprofit organizations in Central Florida and beyond.

The circle of life is thriving at Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park this year.

The short walks through the parking lots at EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios will soon be a thing of the past.

The Department of Defense Warrior Games, hosted by U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command, will return to ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World.

If you have ever dreamed of staying inside Cinderella’s Castle at Magic Kingdom now is your chance. On Wednesday, Give Kids the World and Walt Disney World announced a special contest that gives one lucky winner and three guests the chance to stay inside the once-in-a-lifetime castle suite.

If you thought the excitement surrounding Central Florida’s theme parks was coming to an end this year – think again.

Families staying at Walt Disney World Resort hotels have some new options when it comes to being healthy and active together.

Walt Disney World is making a major change to its Genie+ planning service starting next month.

This year’s annual Disney Springs Flavors of Florida runs July 1 through August 13, and once again brings to life the tastes, techniques, ingredients and culture of the Sunshine State through deliciously curated menu items at many of the most popular restaurants at Disney Springs.

On Thursday, the resort announced the return of Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party.

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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.

RunDisney has officially revealed the themes for its upcoming 2024 Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend.

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.

Walt Disney World continues to make a huge impact on the Central Florida community and beyond.

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Walt Disney World Resort and Disney Vacation Club announced proposed plans to bring refreshed cabin hideaways to Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground.

The separately ticketed event is scheduled to begin Aug. 11 and run through Halloween night at Disney’s Magic Kingdom theme park.

Disney shares new ‘Tiana’s Bayou Adventure’ rendering featuring Mama Odie

Orange County Public Schools received a major donation from Walt Disney World.

An iconic Walt Disney World Signature Dining restaurant returns in a newly-refreshed space inspired by the harmony of land and sea.

The highly anticipated TRON Lightcycle / Run attraction officially opened to all guests at Magic Kingdom.

Board members picked by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to oversee the governance of Walt Disney World say their Disney-controlled predecessors pulled a fast one on them by passing restrictive covenants that strip the new board of many of its powers.

It’s your last chance to experience all that Walt Disney World has to offer during its 50th anniversary celebration.

The union, which represents about 45,000 Disney workers, has been pushing for an $18 minimum wage for employees amid inflation and rising costs of living, union leaders announced.

New additions are coming to each park at Walt Disney World.

Attention Users - please step forward - your time to ride TRON Lightcycle / Run is approaching fast.

Customizable action figures, Identity Disc: Disney previews merchandise for TRON.

Walt Disney World’s new governing board is foreshadowing some potential controversies to come.

Walt Disney World shared new details about the highly-anticipated new attraction, TRON Lightcycle/Run.

Several Florida theme parks ranked among the best in the country for 2023, according to U.S. News.

One day after winning the Daytona 500 in double overtime, Ricky Stenhouse Jr. made a pit stop at Walt Disney World.

Walt Disney World is preparing to welcome the next batch of users into the GRID at TRON Lightcycle/Run.

As Gov. Ron DeSantis is poised to reinstate and modify the special district that provides some government services to the Walt Disney World resort, two separate Disney-controlled municipalities continue to operate using governmental powers the state granted them more than five decades ago.

Activist investor Nelson Peltz is calling off a proxy fight with Disney one day after newly returned CEO Bob Iger announced a major restructuring of the company that includes thousands of job cuts.

Disney’s government in Florida has been the envy of any private business, with its unprecedented powers in deciding what to build and how to build it at Walt Disney World.

Union members voted down a contract proposal covering tens of thousands of Walt Disney World service workers, saying it didn’t go far enough toward helping employees face cost-of-living hikes in housing and other expenses in central Florida.

The Walt Disney Co. is making several changes at its domestic theme parks in order to improve the public perception of its business.

Florida lawmakers say they will move to increase state control of Walt Disney World’s private government.

Walt Disney World has unveiled new details about a new baby okapi born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge.

Major League Baseball is coming back to Walt Disney World Resort in 2023.

Walt Disney World cast members and Marine representatives helped spread some extra holiday magic to hundreds of families over the weekend.

The Walt Disney Company is planning to bring back Destination D23 to the Walt Disney World Resort beginning next year.

The Gary Sinise Foundation announced that it is hosting 800 families of fallen military heroes at Walt Disney World Resort as part of its Snowball Express Program.

Walt Disney World announced Tuesday that it has started rolling out its all-new “Hey, Disney!” Alexa voice assistant technology.

As Tropical Storm Nicole continues to move through Central Florida, Walt Disney World announced it would begin phased reopenings of its parks.

Workers in Central Florida’s tourism industry are pushing to raise their minimum wage to at least $18 an hour, arguing that rising rents and inflation have cut into their ability to make ends meet.

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A Virginia man was arrested in August after taking his child into Disney’s Magic Kingdom without paying, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

The roar of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds engines could be heard around Walt Disney World Thursday morning.

Orlando Magic fans will continue to see the Disney logo represented on players’ jerseys for years to come.

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds soared over Walt Disney World Thursday.

Last year was a roller coaster ride for theme parks worldwide, with U.S. water parks approaching pre-pandemic levels and parks in China struggling with lockdowns.

Walt Disney World has unveiled new details about a new baby okapi born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge.

Walt Disney World has rolled out special offerings as it celebrates Hispanic and Latin American Heritage Month.

Walt Disney World has a list of exciting new additions for its future in the coming months, years and beyond.

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

When Disney reopens its Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique shops at resorts in Florida and California next month, the workers who help children dress up as their favorite animated characters will have new, more gender inclusive titles.

Walt Disney World has shared a first look inside the newly remodeled Victoria & Alberts restaurant at the Grand Floridian Resort & Spa.

The hand clapping, foot stompin’ show, the Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue has officially returned to Walt Disney World.

On Thursday, the resort announced the return of Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party.

The fully updated, 25-minute stage show incorporates live performers and puppets, along with many favorite production numbers from the original show.

In total, Disney World teams collected more than $30,000 for Give Kids the World Village.

As Walt Disney World welcomes guests to its 50th anniversary celebration, the company continues to give back to the Central Florida community.

Walt Disney World is preparing to open its highly anticipated new attraction, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind.

Walt Disney World has implemented virtual queues for some of its other popular attractions, including Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure and Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance.

Disney and Make-a-Wish celebrate anniversary of World Wish Day.