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Disney gets OK to remove classic attraction at Magic Kingdom. Hereโs whatโs coming in its place
Read full article: Disney gets OK to remove classic attraction at Magic Kingdom. Hereโs whatโs coming in its placeAmid a series of revamps, closures, and new rides at Disneyโs theme parks in Florida, yet another attraction is set to leave for good, according to the company.
Disney faces lawsuit over disability access policies at theme parks
Read full article: Disney faces lawsuit over disability access policies at theme parksThe plaintiff claims that Disneyโs DAS policies violate the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by imposing discriminatory eligibility criteria and requiring unnecessary public disclosure of sensitive medical information..
Nearly all rides closed at once at Disneyโs Magic Kingdom, sparking questions
Read full article: Nearly all rides closed at once at Disneyโs Magic Kingdom, sparking questionsThe vast majority of rides and attractions at Disneyโs Magic Kingdom theme park were listed as closed on Monday evening, sparking questions about what happened.
Closing date announced for โBugโs Lifeโ 3D show at Disneyโs Animal Kingdom
Read full article: Closing date announced for โBugโs Lifeโ 3D show at Disneyโs Animal KingdomFlik and the rest of the โA Bugโs Lifeโ gang will soon be swept away from a longtime attraction at Disneyโs Animal Kingdom.
Office โspace:โ Disneyโs Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser to house Imagineering offices
Read full article: Office โspace:โ Disneyโs Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser to house Imagineering officesNearly two years after its closure, it appears the former hotel site will be the place where future Walt Disney World ideas will be made.
Disney announces closing date for MuppetVision 3D to make way for Monsters, Inc. land
Read full article: Disney announces closing date for MuppetVision 3D to make way for Monsters, Inc. landThe Muppets are moving at Disneyโs Hollywood Studios and before they take over Rock โnโ Roller Coaster, guests can get their final shows in at one of the parkโs longest attractions.
Theyโre just misunderstood: New Disney Villains show set to take the stage and more
Read full article: Theyโre just misunderstood: New Disney Villains show set to take the stage and moreโDisney Villains: Unfairly Ever Afterโ at Disneyโs Hollywood Studios, and the nighttime parade โDisney Starlight: Dream the Night Awayโ at Magic Kingdom, are to be the parksโ newest additions in live entertainment.
World War II veteran gets Magic Kingdom Flag Retreat honor for 100th birthday
Read full article: World War II veteran gets Magic Kingdom Flag Retreat honor for 100th birthdayNot only was a recent Flag Retreat an honor for U.S. Army Col. William โBillโ Connelly, it added a little extra magic to his 100th birthday.
Another Trump term means another update at Disneyโs Hall of Presidents
Read full article: Another Trump term means another update at Disneyโs Hall of PresidentsThe temporary closure is a unique situation, as this is the first time since the attraction opened in 1971 when a President was elected in non-consecutive terms.
Former Disney employee accused of changing allergen info on menu items pleads guilty
Read full article: Former Disney employee accused of changing allergen info on menu items pleads guiltyA former Walt Disney World employee is accused of altering allergy information on food menu items after being fired from the company.
Start the wellness resolution off right at Disney Springs in January
Read full article: Start the wellness resolution off right at Disney Springs in JanuaryJanuary kicks off Disney Springs Wellness Month presented by AdventHealth, and all month long, guests can experience fun new activities and offerings to help you recharge and reach self-care goals.
Former Disney World district board broke no criminal laws, investigation finds
Read full article: Former Disney World district board broke no criminal laws, investigation findsMembers of the former Reedy Creek Improvement District board of supervisors broke no criminal laws prior to Gov. Ron DeSantis appointing a new board to oversee Walt Disney Worldโs special taxing district, newly-released government records reveal.
Mickey, Minnie, Goofy and Wemby: Spurs-Knicks Christmas game is also an animated one at Disney World
Read full article: Mickey, Minnie, Goofy and Wemby: Spurs-Knicks Christmas game is also an animated one at Disney WorldThereโs a Christmas Day basketball game at Walt Disney World, featuring Mickey, Minnie, Goofy and Wemby.
EPCOT International Festival of the Arts to celebrate 30 years of Disney on Broadway
Read full article: EPCOT International Festival of the Arts to celebrate 30 years of Disney on BroadwayWalt Disney World will once again showcase its delightfully artistic side through culinary cuisine and visual displays but it appears that the performing arts will take center stage at the 2025 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts.
Central Florida has some unique rules for flying drones. Hereโs some key regs
Read full article: Central Florida has some unique rules for flying drones. Hereโs some key regsNews 6 uses a helicopter for most of the aerial views that you see on our broadcast news programs. But in certain cases, we sometimes use a drone.
New images show state inspection of Disney World monorail
Read full article: New images show state inspection of Disney World monorailNewly-released images from the Florida Department of Transportation show engineers conducting the stateโs first-ever inspection of the Walt Disney World monorail system shortly after FDOT was granted oversight authority last year.
EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival to bring the spring in March, 1st performers announced
Read full article: EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival to bring the spring in March, 1st performers announcedWinter may be near, but Walt Disney World tempted fans with a dream of spring Wednesday, announcing the dates for the Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival.
Gary Sinise Foundation brings families of fallen heroes together at Magic Kingdom
Read full article: Gary Sinise Foundation brings families of fallen heroes together at Magic KingdomMore than 700 families are at Walt Disney World this week for the Gary Sinise Foundation's annual Snowball Express program.
Heading out to Orlandoโs attractions? Hereโs how to navigate I-4 at World Drive
Read full article: Heading out to Orlandoโs attractions? Hereโs how to navigate I-4 at World DriveThis iconic intersection near major attractions like Walt Disney World is known for its heavy congestion and frequent lane changes, making it a hotspot for accidents.
Disney chefs offer tips and tricks for the perfect holiday feast
Read full article: Disney chefs offer tips and tricks for the perfect holiday feastThe holidays have arrived, which for many means a family feast is in order. To help everyone create the perfect spread, a pair of Disney chefs are offering their expertise.
Amidst the hustle and bustle, this Disney World tradition honors veterans every day
Read full article: Amidst the hustle and bustle, this Disney World tradition honors veterans every dayAt 5 o'clock nightly, just within the park entrance, guests and cast members stand at attention for one of Disneyโs longest traditions when the American flag is lowered, folded into a triangle, and then given to a veteran or the family of a veteran.
Ex-Disney worker accused of hacking computer menus to add profanities, errors
Read full article: Ex-Disney worker accused of hacking computer menus to add profanities, errorsA 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 World raises annual pass prices across the board. What you need to know
Read full article: Disney World raises annual pass prices across the board. What you need to knowNew 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.
Here is the changing landscape of Magic Kingdomโs Frontierland as Big Thunder Mountain faces year-long closure
Read full article: Here is the changing landscape of Magic Kingdomโs Frontierland as Big Thunder Mountain faces year-long closureBig Thunder Mountain is set to close on Jan. 6, for necessary refurbishment and will open in 2026 โwith a little bit of new magic.โ
Ralph Macchio, Brendan Fraser among 2024 EPCOT Candlelight Processional narrators
Read full article: Ralph Macchio, Brendan Fraser among 2024 EPCOT Candlelight Processional narratorsWalt Disney World has just announced the star studded list of celebrity narrators for the 2024 season of EPCOTโs โCandlelight Processionalโ.
Disney introduces faster, pricier skip-the-line pass: Hereโs how much itโll cost you
Read full article: Disney introduces faster, pricier skip-the-line pass: Hereโs how much itโll cost youJust 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.
No, Hurricane Milton did not flood Disney World in Florida. Hereโs the truth about these viral images
Read full article: No, Hurricane Milton did not flood Disney World in Florida. Hereโs the truth about these viral imagesSome images are going viral online showing what appears to be a heavily flooded Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World in Orlando.
PGA Family Golf Championship happening at Walt Disney World this weekend
Read full article: PGA Family Golf Championship happening at Walt Disney World this weekendWith Hurricane Helene past Central Florida, participants in the PGA Family Golf Championship look forward to a fun weekend at Disney's Palm Course.
Disney, Universal, more: These Central Florida attractions are closing due to Helene
Read full article: Disney, Universal, more: These Central Florida attractions are closing due to HeleneHere 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.
โDo you remember?:โ EPCOTโs Cosmic Rewind to play โSeptemberโ on repeat on Sept. 21
Read full article: โDo you remember?:โ EPCOTโs Cosmic Rewind to play โSeptemberโ on repeat on Sept. 21In a post on its Instagram account, Walt Disney World announced that โSeptemberโ by Earth, Wind & Fire will play on repeat on Sept. 21.
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Disneyโs menu of Hispanic and Latin American cuisine
Read full article: Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Disneyโs menu of Hispanic and Latin American cuisineGet a taste of Hispanic culture at Disney World and Disney Springs as their culinary team brings the flavors of Latin America to Central Florida.
โThe needs of our business:โ Disney Aspire tuition program cuts off masterโs enrollment, sets date for funding caps
Read full article: โThe needs of our business:โ Disney Aspire tuition program cuts off masterโs enrollment, sets date for funding capsDisney 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 masterโs degree programs and plans to institute funding caps before yearโs end.
Annual back-to-school drive at Walt Disney World supports A Gift for Teaching
Read full article: Annual back-to-school drive at Walt Disney World supports A Gift for TeachingVolunteers 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.
โItโs just amazing:โ Lake Mary, Disney plan big parades for Little League World Series champs
Read full article: โItโs just amazing:โ Lake Mary, Disney plan big parades for Little League World Series champsYou can't miss the magic in Lake Mary, and you won't want to miss the "once in a lifetime" celebration the city has in store for the team that just won the Little League World Series.
Newest expansion at Disneyโs Magic Kingdom means Tom Sawyerโs Island is going away
Read full article: Newest expansion at Disneyโs Magic Kingdom means Tom Sawyerโs Island is going awayAt D23 Expo this past weekend, Disney unveiled its biggest expansion to the Magic Kingdom yet, with a Frontierland expansion themed around the franchise โCarsโ and a land dedicated to Disneyโs villains.
Monstropolis, Villains, โCars,โ oh my: Here are the new lands and more coming to Disney World
Read full article: Monstropolis, Villains, โCars,โ oh my: Here are the new lands and more coming to Disney WorldAs this year's D23 Disney fan event wraps up in California, here's the impact we can expect to feel at our theme parks in Central Florida.
Seeing the science in action: Tour de Turtles tradition lives on at Disneyโs Vero Beach Resort
Read full article: Seeing the science in action: Tour de Turtles tradition lives on at Disneyโs Vero Beach ResortTour de Turtles is an educational event that follows the migration of sea turtles from their nesting beaches to their feeding grounds.
Florida Disney resort worker pleads guilty to stealing over $180K by refunding guest accounts
Read full article: Florida Disney resort worker pleads guilty to stealing over $180K by refunding guest accountsProsecutors said the woman had been an accounting technician at Shades of Green, a resort for U.S. servicemembers located on Disney property.
Hereโs how many visitors go into debt during their Disney trips. Would you?
Read full article: Hereโs how many visitors go into debt during their Disney trips. Would you?According to the data, 24% of visitors to Disneyโs theme parks have gone into debt for the trip. But certain parents have it far worse.
DeSantis appointees approve new $17B deal with Disney. 5th Florida theme park on the way?
Read full article: DeSantis appointees approve new $17B deal with Disney. 5th Florida theme park on the way?Florida Gov. Ron DeSantisโ appointees have given final approval to an agreement that buries the hatchet between Disney and the governing district for Walt Disney World.
Orange County mayor promises transportation sales tax relaunch in 2024 State of the County address
Read full article: Orange County mayor promises transportation sales tax relaunch in 2024 State of the County addressOrange County Mayor Jerry Demings will highlight the county's accomplishments and challenges over the last year.
5th major theme park? With fight over, DeSantis appointees, Disney set to invest $17B in Florida
Read full article: 5th major theme park? With fight over, DeSantis appointees, Disney set to invest $17B in FloridaMonths after Disney and Gov. Ron DeSantisโ appointees agreed to end their legal fight, the two sides are set to approve an agreement that could result in the company investing up to $17 billion into its Florida resort.
Disney set to invest up to $17B in Florida parks now that fight with DeSantis appointees has ended
Read full article: Disney set to invest up to $17B in Florida parks now that fight with DeSantis appointees has endedMonths after Disney and Gov. Ron DeSantisโ appointees agreed to end their legal fight, the two sides are set to approve an agreement that could result in the company investing up to $17 billion into its Florida resort.
Disney faces another lawsuit over water slide ride after โpainful wedgieโ incident
Read full article: Disney faces another lawsuit over water slide ride after โpainful wedgieโ incidentRecords show that earlier this month, a guest went tubing on the Humunga Kowabunga: a high-speed waterslide with a near-vertical, five-story drop.
More traffic headaches coming to Horizon West due to construction of State Road 516
Read full article: More traffic headaches coming to Horizon West due to construction of State Road 516Horizon West is a growing community near Walt Disney World. There are new homes, apartment buildings, shops, and schools, and that means more traffic headaches.