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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
'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.
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!
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 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.
The initiative was launched to help offer a solution to Florida's affordable housing crisis.
Walt Disney World raises theme price tickets for first time in 3 years: Here is how much they're going up
Your next visit to Walt Disney World will cost more as Disney is raising its prices.
Your next visit to Walt Disney World will cost more as Disney is raising its prices.
Disneyland, Disney World add dolls in wheelchairs to 'It's a Small World' attraction
This is the first time in Disneyland's 67-year history that an attraction has included a character in a wheelchair.
This is the first time in Disneyland's 67-year history that an attraction has included a character in a wheelchair.
Will Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando, SeaWorld close because of Hurricane Nicole?
Nicole is projected to impact Florida and make landfall as a Category 1 hurricane this week.
Nicole is projected to impact Florida and make landfall as a Category 1 hurricane this week.
WATCH: U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds fly over Disney World, delighting parkgoers
Guests at Walt Disney World Resort were treated to an extra dose of magic on Thursday when the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds performed a flyover at Magic Kingdom!
Guests at Walt Disney World Resort were treated to an extra dose of magic on Thursday when the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds performed a flyover at Magic Kingdom!