Disney’s Animal Kingdom marks 25th anniversary with celebrations kicking off on Earth Day
Disney’s Animal Kingdom is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. The official festivities kick off on April 22, which is also Earth Day.
Gov. DeSantis appointees begin reshaping Disney World’s district
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ appointees on Wednesday began trying to reshape Disney World’s governing body with proposals to eliminate a planning board and prohibit mask mandates and COVID-19 vaccine requirements.
DeSantis v. Disney: Governor seeks to nullify Reedy Creek agreement, control parks with state oversight powers
It's another move in the fight for control of Disney World's property. Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida lawmakers ratcheted up pressure on Walt Disney World on Monday by announcing legislation that will use the regulatory powers of state government to exert unprecedented oversight on the park resort’s rides and monorail.
Disney CEO Bob Iger: 'Retaliation' by Florida governor is 'anti-business,' 'anti-Florida'
Bob Iger, CEO of The Walt Disney Company, publicly addressed the ongoing fight between The Walt Disney Company and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday, referring to the state's actions as "anti-business" and "anti-Florida."
Disney signed surprise agreement that limits new board's power, officials say
The newly-appointed board for the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District – formerly known as the Reedy Creek Independent District – and governs Walt Disney World and its properties, said Wednesday that that previous board signed an unexpected decades-long agreement with Disney, effectively stripping the new board of its power.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
Disney sues Florida online retailer selling knock-off Mickey ears
Disney sent multiple cease-and-desist letters to The Secret Disney Group before filing lawsuit.
Gary Sinise Foundation hosts largest gathering of Gold Star families at Disney World
'Forrest Gump' star Gary Sinise sent more than 1,000 children of fallen military heroes to happiest place on Earth.
Some families going into debt to visit Walt Disney World, new study finds
A new study shows that some families are willingly going into debt to visit Walt Disney World in Orlando, with dining and ticket prices higher than what many had initially anticipated or budgeted for. However, 71% of those surveyed don't regret incurring debt for their Disney vacations and memories.
Disney World raises ticket prices: How much you'll pay at each park now
Walt Disney World increased admission ticket prices at all four of its Florida theme parks on Thursday – and depending on the day and which park choose, you could pay nearly $200 to get in!
Wall Street cheers Bob Iger's return to Disney after Chapek gets ousted in plot twist few saw coming
Disney sent shockwaves through the industry Sunday with its announcement that CEO Bob Chapek is out, and former CEO Bob Iger is back — tasked with turning the faltering company back around. Shares of The Walt Disney Co. are down 40% this year, with the company's financial performance falling well short of Wall Street's expectations.
Disney announces developer for affordable housing project in Central Florida
The initiative was launched to help offer a solution to Florida's affordable housing crisis.