Disney to extend annual passes by two weeks due to theme park closures

Disney says its annual passholders will not lose two weeks' worth of dates on their tickets due to the theme park closures over coronavirus.

For Walt Disney World, this will be the longest closure in its history

Rarely, Walt Disney World will close, but the major theme park's hand was forced as government and health officials advised against large mass gatherings. The decision to shut down the park -- beginning on Sunday, March 15 -- is an effort to slow down the spread of the coronavirus.

Walt Disney World closing, Disney cruises canceled until April 1 to avoid COVID-19 spread

The Walt Disney World Resort in Florida will close in an effort to avoid staff and guests from spreading the novel coronavirus, according to a spokesperson for The Walt Disney Company.

New Disney World ride opening Wednesday will be the first to feature Mickey and Minnie Mouse

It’s been a long time in the making, but a new ride at Walt Disney World in Orlando will be the first in any Disney theme park on the globe to feature the dynamic duo that started it all: Mickey and Minnie Mouse.

Disney costumed characters say tourists inappropriately touched them

Walt Disney World employees who portray Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and Donald Duck each filed police reports this month claiming they were inappropriately touched by tourists.

M&M's store to open at Disney Springs in 2020

Construction on the new state-of-the-art space is expected to begin immediately. 

Disney, Virgin Trains USA in talks to build high-speed rail stop near Walt Disney World

Tampa's plan for high-speed rail just took another step forward. Virgin Trains and Disney are in talks to build a high-speed stop near the Disney World theme parks. 

Disney guests evacuated from new Skyliner gondolas

Walt Disney World park-goers were stuck for hours aboard the Florida resort's newly launched aerial cable car system Saturday night, prompting firefighters to lift people from the gondolas to bring them back to the ground. There were no reported injuries.

Walt Disney World's Skyliner gondolas open this weekend

Walt Disney World is introducing its newest way to get around the Florida resort - an aerial tram system that whisks visitors from hotels to theme parks while going 11 mph.

Disney theme parks to begin offering more vegan food options

Vegan guests visiting Walt Disney World parks and resort hotels will soon have more food options to choose from.

Say goodnight to Mickey Mouse! Disney re-launches their bedtime hotline

If you want to add a little magic to your kids bedtime routine, the "Disney Bedtime Hotline" might be just what you're looking for.

Wind almost carries away balloon handler at Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

A man carrying balloons through Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, was nearly carried off when a burst of wind hit the parade Sunday, September 15.