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Disney waives fees for visitors who cancel or reschedule because of Hurricane Milton; there are some exceptions
Read full article: Disney waives fees for visitors who cancel or reschedule because of Hurricane Milton; there are some exceptionsA Walt Disney World fan site announced Saturday night that visitors “should expect park closures” due to Milton, a tropical storm set to strengthen into a hurricane that will impact Florida.
Walt Disney World water parks, mini-golf courses closed due to Helene
Read full article: Walt Disney World water parks, mini-golf courses closed due to HeleneWalt Disney World outside Orlando said Wednesday that it will be open on Thursday, except for its miniature golf courses and the Typhoon Lagoon water park.
With deal done, Disney withdraws lawsuit, ending last conflict with DeSantis and his appointees
Read full article: With deal done, Disney withdraws lawsuit, ending last conflict with DeSantis and his appointeesDisney asked a federal appellate court to dismiss its lawsuit against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday, a day after his appointees approved a deal with the company on how Walt Disney World will be developed over the next two decades, ending the last piece of conflict between the two sides.
First look: ‘Tiana’s Bayou Adventure’ set to debut at the Magic Kingdom Park
Read full article: First look: ‘Tiana’s Bayou Adventure’ set to debut at the Magic Kingdom ParkThe Walt Disney World Resort gave a first look inside of its latest revamped attraction at the Magic Kingdom Park, "Tiana's Bayou Adventure" inspired by the beloved movie "The Princess and the Frog."
‘Tiana’s Bayou Adventure’ at Magic Kingdom Park set to open Summer 2024
Read full article: ‘Tiana’s Bayou Adventure’ at Magic Kingdom Park set to open Summer 2024With Mardi Gras season now underway, the Magic Kingdom Park at the Walt Disney World Resort has announced the opening season of "Tiana's Bayou Adventure."
New law signed by DeSantis handing Disney Monorail inspections over to FDOT takes effect July 1st
Read full article: New law signed by DeSantis handing Disney Monorail inspections over to FDOT takes effect July 1stWalt Disney World Resort’s iconic monorail system will be inspected by the Florida Department of Transportation beginning July 1st.
Disney scraps $1 billion development plan in Florida
Read full article: Disney scraps $1 billion development plan in FloridaDisney has canceled plans for a campus near the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, according to a memo sent by Josh D’Amaro, Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products.
Disney scraps $1 billion development plan in Florida
Read full article: Disney scraps $1 billion development plan in FloridaDisney has canceled plans for a campus near the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, according to a memo sent by Josh D’Amaro, Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products.
Disney CEO Bob Iger responds to DeSantis as company posts higher second-quarter earnings
Read full article: Disney CEO Bob Iger responds to DeSantis as company posts higher second-quarter earningsOngoing strength at its theme parks and an improving streaming business propelled The Walt Disney Co. to higher profits and revenue in its fiscal second quarter.
Disney brings back dining plans, updates park pass reservations for 2024
Read full article: Disney brings back dining plans, updates park pass reservations for 2024The Walt Disney World Resort is bringing back guest favorite pre-pandemic Disney Dining Plans and updating Disney Park Pass reservations for 2024.
DeSantis' board says Disney stripped them of power
Read full article: DeSantis' board says Disney stripped them of powerBoard 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.
DeSantis’ new Disney World board hints at future controversy
Read full article: DeSantis’ new Disney World board hints at future controversyThe first meeting of the new board of Walt Disney World’s government — overhauled by sweeping legislation signed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis as an apparent punishment for Disney publicly challenging Florida’s so-called “Don’t Say Gay” bill — dealt with the rote affairs any other municipal government handles.
Peltz, citing changes at Disney, ends push for set on board
Read full article: Peltz, citing changes at Disney, ends push for set on boardActivist 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 faces losing control of its kingdom with Florida bill
Read full article: Disney faces losing control of its kingdom with Florida billDisney’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.
Disney World unions vote down offer covering 45,000 workers
Read full article: Disney World unions vote down offer covering 45,000 workersUnion 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 Most Magical Place on Earth’ makes changes for new year; bring back complimentary resort parking
Read full article: ‘The Most Magical Place on Earth’ makes changes for new year; bring back complimentary resort parkingWith a new year, comes new changes to guest experiences at the Walt Disney World Resort.
More inclusive titles for workers at Disney dress-up shops
Read full article: More inclusive titles for workers at Disney dress-up shopsWhen 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.
Disney delaying Florida campus but not because of tensions
Read full article: Disney delaying Florida campus but not because of tensionsThe Walt Disney Co. is delaying by more than three years the opening of a campus in Florida to which 2,000 workers were being relocated from Southern California to work in digital technology, finance and product development.
‘It’s save the galaxy time:’ A first look at Disney’s Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind
Read full article: ‘It’s save the galaxy time:’ A first look at Disney’s Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic RewindWalt Disney World is preparing to open its highly anticipated new attraction, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind.
EPCOT: New photo shows ‘Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind’ queue
Read full article: EPCOT: New photo shows ‘Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind’ queueWalt Disney World released a new photo earlier this week that shows a piece of the queue for the all-new attraction, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind.
Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser takes its first voyage in March
Read full article: Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser takes its first voyage in MarchDie-hard Star Wars fans will have the chance to craft their own story, when Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser launches to a galaxy far, far away at the Walt Disney World Resort on Mar. 1.
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Broward native reflects on 30 years working at Disney as park celebrate’s 50th
Read full article: Broward native reflects on 30 years working at Disney as park celebrate’s 50thCooper City native Christopher Stewart knew he wanted to work at Disney since he was a little kid, often taking the drive up from South Florida with his family.
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Where’d summer go? Halloween begins Tuesday at Walt Disney World
Read full article: Where’d summer go? Halloween begins Tuesday at Walt Disney WorldHalloween has officially commenced at Magic Kingdom inside of Walt Disney World in Orlando, despite the recent uptick in COVID-19 cases across the state. Spooky, colorful, and haunted decor will be unveiled on Tuesday to mark the start of the fall season.
Soon vaccinated visitors can remove masks at ‘The Most Magical Place on Earth’
Read full article: Soon vaccinated visitors can remove masks at ‘The Most Magical Place on Earth’It will soon be a lot easier to see smiles again at Walt Disney World in Florida. Starting Tuesday, face masks will be optional for theme park visitors who are vaccinated.
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After saying 'I'm Going to Disney World,' Brady did it again
Read full article: After saying 'I'm Going to Disney World,' Brady did it againAfter facing off against the Kansas City Chiefs’ defense, Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady had no problem taking a lightsaber to Star Wars’ Kylo Ren and a unit of storm troopers.
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Miami to Disney? Brightline announces station that would connect South Florida to Mickey Mouse
Read full article: Miami to Disney? Brightline announces station that would connect South Florida to Mickey MouseFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – South Floridians may eventually have a quicker way to get to Walt Disney World. Brightline and Disney announced Monday an agreement for the higher-speed passenger train to build a station at Disney Springs, the shopping and entertainment complex at the Central Florida resort. A timeline for the station at Disney Springs was not immediately announced. “Brightline will offer a car-free connection to the millions of visitors from around the state and the world who plan to make Walt Disney World Resort part of their vacation plans,” Brightline’s president Patrick Goddard said in a statement. ALSO SEE: After setbacks, Brightline’s Aventura Mall station full steam ahead
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What’s that delicious juice concoction Walt Disney World serves?
Read full article: What’s that delicious juice concoction Walt Disney World serves?Stitch juice, jungle juice, POG juice -- the names go on and on. Rumor has it, there is a popcorn stand in Animal Kingdom called Mahindi that even serves up a Jungle Juice Slushy. Combine 21 ounces passion fruit juice, 21 ounces guava juice and 14 ounces orange juice (pulp-free). If following a recipe isn’t your forte, Welch’s Guava Pineapple juice is the closest thing to POG juice in a carton. Whether you make it, buy it, or order it, be sure to have yourself a glass of POG juice the next time you sit down for breakfast.
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Walt Disney World donates excess food inventory amid park, hotel closures
Read full article: Walt Disney World donates excess food inventory amid park, hotel closuresWalt Disney World made the unprecedented move to temporarily close down all of its theme parks to focus on the well-being of employees and guests, and now they want to give back to their community. The Walt Disney World Resort announced they will be donating excess food inventory, like fresh salads, greens and expertly cooked hot items to the Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida. Since 1991, the Disney Harvest program has collected excess and unserved food from their locations and delivered it to feeding programs all across Central Florida. Disneyland in California will also be donating excess food to local food banks. Both Disney World and Disneyland will remain closed at least until the end of March.
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4 bodies found in Celebration home outside Walt Disney World; suspect in custody
Read full article: 4 bodies found in Celebration home outside Walt Disney World; suspect in custodyCELEBRATION, Fla. – Four bodies were found Monday in a home inside the “Disney-fied” Celebration community, just outside the Walt Disney World theme park. “Detectives and crime scene investigators are on scene and are at the very beginning stages of this investigation. This is an isolated incident and all parties involved with this death investigation are accounted for,” investigators said earlier in the day. And yes, I want answers.”Celebration is an experiment in community planning called “New Urbanism.” It was often called “Disney’s Town of Celebration” in its early days but it’s not actually a town and it’s no longer owned by the Walt Disney Company. The census-designated place of Celebration in Osceola County backs up to the Walt Disney World Resort situated to the north of the community.

Florida man arrested on molestation charge at Walt Disney World
Read full article: Florida man arrested on molestation charge at Walt Disney WorldLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - Florida authorities say a man has been arrested at a Walt Disney World Resort park after two minors accused him of touching them inappropriately. The Orlando Sentinel reports 50-year-old James Jones has been charged with molestation. Deputies say one of the victims told security that a suspect touched them as he walked by inside Ye Olde Christmas Shop. Disney security were told about another incident at the pre-show area of the Haunted Mansion. Jones is facing charges for the first incident, but the second report is still being investigated.

Passengers stranded on Disney World's Skyliner gondola for hours
Read full article: Passengers stranded on Disney World's Skyliner gondola for hoursIn this handout photo provided by Disney Parks, the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, streak across the skies above Cinderella Castle at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. ORLANDO, Florida (CNN) - Walt Disney World lost a bit of its magic for visitors who spent Saturday night stranded on the theme park's new Skyliner gondola. Emmie Palmer said she and a friend were stranded about three stories high along with three other woman in a gondola cabin. "Evacuating two people at a time off of the Disney World Skyliner... could be very slow with 10 capacity gondolas," Murray tweeted along with photos of rescuers working. Passengers who were stranded were compensated with free park tickets and gift cards, Palmer and Cole said.

Riders get stuck on Disney World's new aerial cable cars
Read full article: Riders get stuck on Disney World's new aerial cable carsDisney Skyliner will begin carrying guests high above Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., on Sept. 29, 2019. The state-of-the-art transportation system will feature custom cabins that glide through the air, convenientlyLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - Firefighters responded to help Walt Disney World parkgoers who were stuck aboard the Florida resort's newly launched aerial cable car system. News outlets report that Disney Skyliner cable cars became stuck in the air Saturday night. A Disney spokeswoman tells the Orlando Sentinel that there have been no reported injuries. Passengers reported on social media that they had been stuck on the enclosed cable cars for more than an hour.

Hurricane Dorian on Labor Day? What you need to know
Read full article: Hurricane Dorian on Labor Day? What you need to knowSpencer Platt/Getty Images(CNN) - Vacationers headed to Florida for the Labor Day holiday and the unofficial close of summer are in for a nerve-racking weekend. Getting out of the storm's path will be tricky, as its path is still unpredictable with four days to meander over very warm water. FlightsAmerican Airlines has issued a comprehensive list of Florida destinations that may be affected by the storm. The carriers have posted those details on their web sites and will update with new destinations as the storm's path evolves. Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, one of Central Florida's most popular tourist destinations, is monitoring the storm's path and may move its Mobile Launch Platform inside.

Disney launches new vacation package to help families
Read full article: Disney launches new vacation package to help familiesORLANDO, Fla. - So, you want to plan a Disney vacation with your family? A family of three can now share the magic of Walt Disney World Resort with the My First Disney Getaway Package! Disney has created a new vacation package catered specifically for families -- so you can take that stress you might be feeling and let it go, Elsa-style. The My First Disney Getaway package will allow families of three (two adults and one child ages 3 to 9 years) to share the magic of Disney with a fun, four-day getaway. How well do you know Disney theme park lingo?

Despite exciting quarter, Disney misses Wall Street expectations
Read full article: Despite exciting quarter, Disney misses Wall Street expectations(CNN) - Despite a quarter full of excitement, Disney's revenue for the three months ending in June was lower than Wall Street expected. Disney posted $20.2 billion in sales for the quarter, compared to analysts' projection of $21.4 billion, the company announced after market close Tuesday. Despite missing analyst expectations, sales in the quarter were up 33% from the same period last year, thanks to wins for the company in its studio entertainment and media networks businesses. Those movies and others helped Disney set a record for the highest grossing year for a film studio ever, an achievement announced last week, just seven months into the year. That deal helped beef up Disney's streaming lineup ahead of the planned launch of its streaming service, Disney+, and also gave it a majority ownership stake in Hulu.

Local 10 wants you to 'Get Your Ears On' and win 4-day Walt Disney World tickets
Read full article: Local 10 wants you to 'Get Your Ears On' and win 4-day Walt Disney World ticketsNow, more than ever, Walt Disney World Resort is the place to play, celebrate and create new memories. And with Florida Resident 4-Day Get Your Ears On Tickets, the Disney magic is practically endless! Journey to the awe-inspiring PandoraThe World of Avatar in Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park. There's so much magic to experience this summerand no better way to enjoy it than with the Florida Resident 4-Day Get Your Ears On Ticket! Local 10 is giving away a family pack of 4 Florida Resident 4-Day Get Your Ears On Tickets each day, Monday through Friday, through July 26.