Walt Disney World raises prices on annual passes

The cost of annual passes at Disney World is rising, with significant increases for various pass options.

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Walt Disney World to close for nearly all of 2025

The “wildest ride in the wilderness" at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom will close in early January 2025 – and will remain closed for the rest of that year, according to Disney's website.

Disney World and Universal Orlando remain open ahead of Hurricane Milton

Major theme parks Walt Disney World and Universal remained open Tuesday ahead of Hurricane Milton ’s expected hit as a major storm in Florida even as other parts of Orlando’s tourism machine shut down.

Disney trips meant for homeless students went to NYC school employees’ kids, officials say

Six employees of New York City’s public school system took their children or grandchildren on trips to Disney World, New Orleans and other locations using tickets that were meant for homeless students, investigators said in a newly released report.

Disney World moving manatee, three dolphins from EPCOT's 'Nemo & Friends' attraction

A manatee and three dolphins will be leaving "The Seas with Nemo & Friends" at Walt Disney World's EPCOT theme park -- and moving to new facilities in Florida.

VIDEO: Lake Mary Little League honored with parade at Disney's Magic Kingdom

The Lake Mary Little League All-Stars – and 2024 Little League World Series Champions – served at the Grand Marshals of the Festival of Fantasy Parade at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom on Thursday afternoon – a moment reminiscent of professional sports teams celebrating their title games at Disney's parks.

Walt Disney World tourist 'knocked over' and injured in 'stampede' at Magic Kingdom, lawsuit says

A tourist who visited Walt Disney World this summer is suing the theme park after she was “knocked over" and injured during a “stampede" at Magic Kingdom, according to a lawsuit.

Lightning Lane Multi-Pass debuts at Disney, replacing Disney Genie Plus

Visitors planning a trip to Disney can now reserve rides and shows ahead of their visit with the newly named "Lightning Lane Multi-Pass," formerly Disney Genie Plus.

Walt Disney World is getting rid of Genie Plus: New rules and how to skip lines

Walt Disney World has swapped out its Genie+ service for a revamped Lightning Lane pass. Here's what that means for your next trip to the theme park.

Fifth Disney World park possible if $17B Disney-DeSantis deal is approved

Months after Disney and Gov. Ron DeSantis’ appointees agreed to end a protracted legal fight, the two sides are set to approve an agreement that could result in the company investing $17 billion into its Florida resort and opens the door to a fifth major theme park at Walt Disney World.

Disney seeks delay in federal appeal over legal battle with DeSantis, oversight board

After reaching a settlement last month in a related state-court case, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts asked a federal appeals court for a delay in a legal battle against Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District on Friday.

Theme park wars: Disney reportedly planning expansion of Orlando attractions

More to come for the “Most Magical Place on Earth!" Disney's executives confirmed that expansion plans are underway, part of their 10-year, $60 billion investment to “turbo-charge" the Disney experience.

Florida man sues Disney after ferry boat crashes into dock, sends him into trash can: lawsuit

A Florida man's intended trip to Disney's Magic Kingdom was thwarted after the ferry boat he was on crashed into the dock and sent him falling into a trash can, according to a lawsuit filed in Orange County this week.