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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
No active shooter at Disney's Magic Kingdom, sheriff says; fight, followed by popping noise led to panic
Reports of a shooting or an active shooter situation at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom Thursday night are not true, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Office.
Reports of a shooting or an active shooter situation at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom Thursday night are not true, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Office.
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.
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.
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.
Disney announces Villains Land at Magic Kingdom, Monsters, Inc. land at Hollywood Studios and more
Disney unveiled exciting new attractions, cruise ships, lounges, and even a new parade during its D23 event, leaving fans astonished by what's to come over the next couple of years.
Disney unveiled exciting new attractions, cruise ships, lounges, and even a new parade during its D23 event, leaving fans astonished by what's to come over the next couple of years.
New Halloween-themed treats now available at Walt Disney World Resorts
It's only August, but Walt Disney World Resorts already have Halloween on their minds!
It's only August, but Walt Disney World Resorts already have Halloween on their minds!
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.
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.
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.
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.
George W. Bush’s portraits of veterans are heading to Disney World
Walt Disney World will host dozens of portraits of service members and veterans from the nation’s Painter-in-Chief.
Walt Disney World will host dozens of portraits of service members and veterans from the nation’s Painter-in-Chief.
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.
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.
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.
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.
EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival menu: Everything Disney fans can eat and drink
Frozen desert violet lemonade, chicken and waffles, and grilled lobster tail are just a fraction of what guests can expect for this year's EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival.
Frozen desert violet lemonade, chicken and waffles, and grilled lobster tail are just a fraction of what guests can expect for this year's EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival.
Jason Kelce spotted at Walt Disney World during Pro Bowl weekend in Orlando
Jason Kelce was spotted at Magic Kingdom ahead of the Pro Bowl in Orlando.
Jason Kelce was spotted at Magic Kingdom ahead of the Pro Bowl in Orlando.
Walt Disney World adds new popcorn flavor for Valentine's Day: Here's the Florida business that made it
Walt Disney World is releasing a new popcorn flavor this National Popcorn Day. It’s called Strawberry Crunch. The new flavor is deliciously sweet and in the spirit of Valentine’s Day, it’s pink too.
Walt Disney World is releasing a new popcorn flavor this National Popcorn Day. It’s called Strawberry Crunch. The new flavor is deliciously sweet and in the spirit of Valentine’s Day, it’s pink too.
Walt Disney World Half-Marathon course cut over weather concerns: New start time, course map
With forecasters calling for severe weather to arrive in Central Florida late Saturday morning, Walt Disney World Resort has adjusted the start time and distance of the runDisney Half Marathon.
With forecasters calling for severe weather to arrive in Central Florida late Saturday morning, Walt Disney World Resort has adjusted the start time and distance of the runDisney Half Marathon.