Walt Disney World

Disney shares Dole Whip recipe while theme parks remain closed

April 9, 2020 1:10pm EDT

While its theme parks remain closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, Disney has started sharing the recipes for some of their most popular snacks -- including the fan-favorite Dole Whip.

Cast members still raise American flag in closed Walt Disney World theme park

April 1, 2020 3:31pm EDT

Florida's theme parks may still be closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, but that isn't stopping cast members at Walt Disney World from continuing to raise the American flag in the Magic Kingdom.

Disney says theme parks, resorts to remain closed 'until further notice' to fight spread of coronavirus

March 27, 2020 4:16pm EDT

Disney has announced it is extending the date of its closures to properties in Florida and California indefinitely in the fight against the spread of coronavirus. 

Family recreates their Disney trip with homemade video after vacation canceled due to coronavirus

March 20, 2020 6:32pm EDT

A family, whose Disney vacation was canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic, made a video that recreates what they would've done on their trip to the "most magical place on Earth."

Walt Disney World hotels and stores, including in Disney Springs, will temporarily close due to coronavirus

March 16, 2020 6:32am EDT

Just after midnight Monday, Disney announced “in an abundance of caution” it will close all of its hotels in Orlando and Vero Beach, as well as their owned-and-operated stores at Disney Springs, in response to the coronavirus outbreak.

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

March 13, 2020 4:56pm EDT

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

March 13, 2020 8:53am EDT

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

March 12, 2020 9:03pm EDT

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

March 4, 2020 12:20pm EST

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.

Walt Disney World is bringing back ‘mermaid school’ to select resorts

February 28, 2020 5:54am EST

Fans of “The Little Mermaid” will once again have their chance to learn how to swim like Ariel.

Cinderella's Castle to get golden makeover at Disney's Magic Kingdom

February 17, 2020 12:52pm EST

Walt Disney World resort announced that Cinderella's Castle will be undergoing a golden transformation this spring.

Disney offering $49 per day ticket deal for Florida residents

December 30, 2019 4:40pm EST

Get ready to ring in the new year with cheaper tickets to the most magical place on Earth.

Disney costumed characters say tourists inappropriately touched them

December 27, 2019 11:51am EST

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.