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Disney park price hikes 'too aggressive,' CEO Bob Iger admits

Disney park price hikes 'too aggressive,' CEO Bob Iger admits

Bob Iger vows to be "smarter" about pricing as Disney moves forward, in order to maintain brand "accessibility."

March 13
New plans for abandoned hurricane-ravaged amusement park in New Orleans

New plans for abandoned hurricane-ravaged amusement park in New Orleans

More than 17 years after a Six Flags park in New Orleans was destroyed by Hurricane Katrina, developers believe they can revive the abandoned site with a new project.

March 10
Vegan butterbeer added to menus at Universal's Wizarding World of Harry Potter

Vegan butterbeer added to menus at Universal's Wizarding World of Harry Potter

Dairy-free butterbeer is finally available at Universal Studios after 13 years of sales.

March 6
Mattel Adventure Park in Glendale to offer Hot Wheels coasters, Barbie Beach House and more

Mattel Adventure Park in Glendale to offer Hot Wheels coasters, Barbie Beach House and more

Mattel Adventure Park in Glendale, Arizona is scheduled to open later this year and is set to feature a Thomas the Tank Engine ride, Hot Wheels roller coasters, Barbie attractions and more.

February 24
Florida lawmakers approve changes that would shift control of Reedy Creek District to Gov. DeSantis

Florida lawmakers approve changes that would shift control of Reedy Creek District to Gov. DeSantis

Florida lawmakers Friday gave final approval to changes that would shift control of the Reedy Creek Improvement District from the Walt Disney Co. to Governor Ron DeSantis.

February 10
Disney to cut 7,000 jobs part of company restructuring, CEO Bob Iger announces

Disney to cut 7,000 jobs part of company restructuring, CEO Bob Iger announces

The Walt Disney Company will slash 7,000 jobs in an effort to cut costs and will be restructured into three core business segments, CEO Bob Iger revealed Wednesday during the company's first-quarter earnings call. 

February 8
'Serengeti Flyer' swing ride at Busch Gardens will open Feb. 27 to guests, but earlier for passholders

'Serengeti Flyer' swing ride at Busch Gardens will open Feb. 27 to guests, but earlier for passholders

Thrill-seekers, get ready to fly. Busch Gardens Tampa Bay has officially announced the opening date for its new ride, Serengeti Flyer, which features dueling arms that soar progressively higher — reaching speeds of 68 mph and a maximum height of 135 feet at the ride's peak.

February 8
Florida lawmakers report to Tallahassee for special session on Disney's Reedy Creek, other issues

Florida lawmakers report to Tallahassee for special session on Disney's Reedy Creek, other issues

Florida lawmakers will start a special legislative session Monday that is expected to lead to state control over the Reedy Creek Improvement District, which Gov. Ron DeSantis targeted last year after the Walt Disney Co. criticized a controversial education law.

February 6
Critically endangered Sumatran tiger finds new home at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

Critically endangered Sumatran tiger finds new home at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

The 9-year-old tiger, named Bandar, is the park's first Sumatran tiger — a species on the brink of extinction. There are less than 400 known Sumatran tigers remaining in the wild.

January 25
No, Walt Disney will not appear on the $100 bill, a claim started as satire

No, Walt Disney will not appear on the $100 bill, a claim started as satire

The Bureau of Engraving and Printing, which produces U.S. paper currency, said it has no plans to ever feature any Walt Disney-related images, characters or icons.

January 25
People are selling Disney's Splash Mountain water on eBay after ride permanently closed

People are selling Disney's Splash Mountain water on eBay after ride permanently closed

Listings began popping up over the weekend before the ride permanently closed on Sunday to be reimagined as Tiana's Bayou Adventure.

January 24
This weekend is your last chance to ride Splash Mountain at Disney World before it closes for good

This weekend is your last chance to ride Splash Mountain at Disney World before it closes for good

Splash Mountain will be reimagined as Tiana's Bayou Adventure, which is based off the popular animated film "The Princess and the Frog."

January 20
Baby dolphin injured after getting caught in crab trap now thriving at SeaWorld Orlando

Baby dolphin injured after getting caught in crab trap now thriving at SeaWorld Orlando

A rescued bottlenose baby dolphin named Ridgway is a big hit in his new pool at SeaWorld Orlando. FOX 35 went behind the scenes to meet the folks who nursed him back to health after he almost lost his life when he was caught in a crab trap in Clearwater.

January 18
Report: Guest medical events, injuries reported at Florida's major theme parks in 2022

Report: Guest medical events, injuries reported at Florida's major theme parks in 2022

Guests visiting some of Florida's major theme parks during 2022 experienced motion sickness, dizziness or passed out while on rides, as others experienced more serious events, including cardiac events, heart palpitations, or in one case, a woman went into labor, according to incidents reported to the state.

January 17
Universal Orlando Mardi Gras 2023 Celebration: Concerts, food festival, parade floats, and tribute store

Universal Orlando Mardi Gras 2023 Celebration: Concerts, food festival, parade floats, and tribute store

Here's everything to know about Universal Orlando's 2023 Mardi Gras celebration -- from concert lineup and tickets, to the food festival and parade floats.

January 17
Universal Orlando 2023 Mardi Gras concert lineup: Here's who's performing and when

Universal Orlando 2023 Mardi Gras concert lineup: Here's who's performing and when

It's almost time for Universal Orlando Resort's yearly Mardi Gras celebration – and the concert lineup just dropped. This year's celebration will feature concerts from the Goo Goo Dolls, Sean Paul, 3 Doors Down, and country singer Maren Morris.

January 17
Universal Resort opening huge haunted experience in Las Vegas: Here's what we know

Universal Resort opening huge haunted experience in Las Vegas: Here's what we know

Universal Parks and Resorts has a lot of news to share – plans to build a theme park in Texas and now, plans to open a permanent haunted attraction in Las Vegas, inspired by its wildly popular Halloween Horror Nights event. Here is what we know.

January 11
New kid-friendly Universal theme park coming to Frisco

New kid-friendly Universal theme park coming to Frisco

Universal Parks and Resorts announced plans to build a theme park geared toward families with young children, in Frisco.

January 11
Disney CEO orders hybrid employees back to the office four days per week

Disney CEO orders hybrid employees back to the office four days per week

Bob Iger said he believes the move will benefit the company and its employees.

January 9
DeSantis-backed plan would replace Walt Disney World's self-governing powers with state-run board

DeSantis-backed plan would replace Walt Disney World's self-governing powers with state-run board

There is now a plan to introduce a bill, backed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, into the Florida Legislature that would replace Walt Disney World's self-governing power with a state-run board. The governor's staff says under the proposed legislation, Disney will no longer control its own government and will be responsible for their $700 million in outstanding debts.

January 6
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