'The best place in the world': Original Disney World employee recalls park's early days
Carol Brady was one of the first people hired when the park opened 50 years ago on October 1, 1971, and was even among the cast members and staff on the cover of ‘Life’ magazine that year.
Carol Brady was one of the first people hired when the park opened 50 years ago on October 1, 1971, and was even among the cast members and staff on the cover of ‘Life’ magazine that year.
Disney World cast members who worked in 1971 look down memory lane
Tony, Pam and Forrest have one big thing in common: They were Cast Members on day one of Walt Disney World's grand opening back on Oct. 1, 1971. A half-century later, they still have pixie dust in their lives.
Tony, Pam and Forrest have one big thing in common: They were Cast Members on day one of Walt Disney World's grand opening back on Oct. 1, 1971. A half-century later, they still have pixie dust in their lives.
'It's Disney World': Florida family recalls selling land to Walt Disney
FOX 35 spoke to the Demetree family, who were the original owners of a piece of wetlands that Walt Disney purchased for his Florida project.
FOX 35 spoke to the Demetree family, who were the original owners of a piece of wetlands that Walt Disney purchased for his Florida project.
PHOTOS: 50th anniversary merchandise drops at Disney's Magic Kingdom
Disney World celebrates its 50th anniversary on Oct. 1!
Disney World celebrates its 50th anniversary on Oct. 1!
Disney World workers to march against company vaccine mandate
"We understand that COVID-19 is a very real health concern that we all have to take seriously," said event organizer Nick Caturano, "but many cast members have a legitimate basis for refusing vaccination."
"We understand that COVID-19 is a very real health concern that we all have to take seriously," said event organizer Nick Caturano, "but many cast members have a legitimate basis for refusing vaccination."
'True gentleman': 4-year-old tips his hat to Disney princesses during parade
On a recent trip to Walt Disney World, 4-year-old Bernardo was seen tipping his hat to every Disney princess passing by at a Magic Kingdom parade. His mom says her son is "Disney's true prince."
On a recent trip to Walt Disney World, 4-year-old Bernardo was seen tipping his hat to every Disney princess passing by at a Magic Kingdom parade. His mom says her son is "Disney's true prince."
Disney World annual passes are back on sale: Cost, benefits and more
The theme park resort halted the sale of new annual passes during the pandemic, but announced last month that they would be available for purchase once again starting Sept. 8 – which some changes.
The theme park resort halted the sale of new annual passes during the pandemic, but announced last month that they would be available for purchase once again starting Sept. 8 – which some changes.
Walt Disney World announces date that annual passes will go on sale
On the Walt Disney World website, the theme park company announced when Walt Disney World annual passes will go back on sale.
On the Walt Disney World website, the theme park company announced when Walt Disney World annual passes will go back on sale.
Walt Disney World reaches vaccination agreement with union workers
Walt Disney World will now require union employees as well as non-union and salaried workers to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to keep their jobs at the theme park.
Walt Disney World will now require union employees as well as non-union and salaried workers to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in order to keep their jobs at the theme park.
New details on Disney's upcoming 'Princess and the Frog' attraction revealed
The ‘Splash Mountain’ attraction at Walt Disney World and Disneyland is being re-themed to ‘The Princess and the Frog.'
The ‘Splash Mountain’ attraction at Walt Disney World and Disneyland is being re-themed to ‘The Princess and the Frog.'
Disney retires FastPass, launches 'Disney Genie' and 'Lightning Lane'
Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort on Wednesday announced the debut of Disney Genie and a new queue called Lightning Lane.
Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort on Wednesday announced the debut of Disney Genie and a new queue called Lightning Lane.
Disney announces 'Very Merriest After Hours' event: How to get tickets
‘Disney Very Merriest After Hours’ will take place on 24 select nights Nov. 8 through Dec. 21 from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
‘Disney Very Merriest After Hours’ will take place on 24 select nights Nov. 8 through Dec. 21 from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
EPCOT restaurant Space 220 opening in September
The long wait for EPCOT's newest space-themed restaurant is finally almost over.
The long wait for EPCOT's newest space-themed restaurant is finally almost over.
Disney reveals prices for 'Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser' hotel
The ‘Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser’ hotel offers guests a one-of-a-kind experience aboard a Star Wars ship for two nights.
The ‘Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser’ hotel offers guests a one-of-a-kind experience aboard a Star Wars ship for two nights.
Walt Disney World announces that annual passes will return
"Walt Disney World Resort will be sharing additional information and details later this month, so be sure to stay tuned,” the theme park company wrote.
"Walt Disney World Resort will be sharing additional information and details later this month, so be sure to stay tuned,” the theme park company wrote.
PHOTOS: Kids swim in flooded streets at Disney's Magic Kingdom
"That’s really cool. Disney be like 'that’s an extra 50.00 for water park entrance.'"
"That’s really cool. Disney be like 'that’s an extra 50.00 for water park entrance.'"
Disney issues vaccine mandate for all salary, non-union hourly employees in the U.S.
Disney has informed its employees and Cast Members that the company will require all salaried and non-union hourly employees in the U.S. working at any of the company's sites to be fully vaccinated.
Disney has informed its employees and Cast Members that the company will require all salaried and non-union hourly employees in the U.S. working at any of the company's sites to be fully vaccinated.
Walt Disney World to require masks indoors starting July 30
Walt Disney World says face coverings will be required in certain parts of the park, starting July 30.
Walt Disney World says face coverings will be required in certain parts of the park, starting July 30.
Disney completes Cinderella's Castle decor for 50th anniversary
Disney has been gearing up for "The World’s Most Magical Celebration" that begins October 1.
Disney has been gearing up for "The World’s Most Magical Celebration" that begins October 1.
Report: Disney may get $570M in tax breaks for new Orlando campus
The company could claim more than $570 million in tax breaks over 20 years for the project, which would be among the largest in Florida history for a single corporation, according to documents.
The company could claim more than $570 million in tax breaks over 20 years for the project, which would be among the largest in Florida history for a single corporation, according to documents.