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.
Critically endangered Sumatran tiger finds new home at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
The 9-year-old tiger, named Bandar, is the park's first Sumatran tiger — a species on the brink of extinction. There are less than 400 known Sumatran tigers remaining in the wild.
The 9-year-old tiger, named Bandar, is the park's first Sumatran tiger — a species on the brink of extinction. There are less than 400 known Sumatran tigers remaining in the wild.
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."
Baby dolphin injured after getting caught in crab trap now thriving at SeaWorld Orlando
A rescued bottlenose baby dolphin named Ridgway is a big hit in his new pool at SeaWorld Orlando. FOX 35 went behind the scenes to meet the folks who nursed him back to health after he almost lost his life when he was caught in a crab trap in Clearwater.
A rescued bottlenose baby dolphin named Ridgway is a big hit in his new pool at SeaWorld Orlando. FOX 35 went behind the scenes to meet the folks who nursed him back to health after he almost lost his life when he was caught in a crab trap in Clearwater.
Report: Guest medical events, injuries reported at Florida's major theme parks in 2022
Guests visiting some of Florida's major theme parks during 2022 experienced motion sickness, dizziness or passed out while on rides, as others experienced more serious events, including cardiac events, heart palpitations, or in one case, a woman went into labor, according to incidents reported to the state.
Guests visiting some of Florida's major theme parks during 2022 experienced motion sickness, dizziness or passed out while on rides, as others experienced more serious events, including cardiac events, heart palpitations, or in one case, a woman went into labor, according to incidents reported to the state.
Universal Orlando Mardi Gras 2023 Celebration: Concerts, food festival, parade floats, and tribute store
Here's everything to know about Universal Orlando's 2023 Mardi Gras celebration -- from concert lineup and tickets, to the food festival and parade floats.
Here's everything to know about Universal Orlando's 2023 Mardi Gras celebration -- from concert lineup and tickets, to the food festival and parade floats.
Universal Orlando 2023 Mardi Gras concert lineup: Here's who's performing and when
It's almost time for Universal Orlando Resort's yearly Mardi Gras celebration – and the concert lineup just dropped. This year's celebration will feature concerts from the Goo Goo Dolls, Sean Paul, 3 Doors Down, and country singer Maren Morris.
It's almost time for Universal Orlando Resort's yearly Mardi Gras celebration – and the concert lineup just dropped. This year's celebration will feature concerts from the Goo Goo Dolls, Sean Paul, 3 Doors Down, and country singer Maren Morris.
Universal Resort opening huge haunted experience in Las Vegas: Here's what we know
Universal Parks and Resorts has a lot of news to share – plans to build a theme park in Texas and now, plans to open a permanent haunted attraction in Las Vegas, inspired by its wildly popular Halloween Horror Nights event. Here is what we know.
Universal Parks and Resorts has a lot of news to share – plans to build a theme park in Texas and now, plans to open a permanent haunted attraction in Las Vegas, inspired by its wildly popular Halloween Horror Nights event. Here is what we know.
New kid-friendly Universal theme park coming to Frisco
Universal Parks and Resorts announced plans to build a theme park geared toward families with young children, in Frisco.
Universal Parks and Resorts announced plans to build a theme park geared toward families with young children, in Frisco.
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.
Universal Orlando proposes building commuter train station connecting to Brightline, Orlando airport
Universal Orlando wants to build a new SunRail station in the International Drive area to connect the heart of the city's tourism industry with Orlando International Airport and Brightline — which has plans to extend its higher-speed train service to Tampa. Once complete, it would connect 70% of Florida's population.
Universal Orlando wants to build a new SunRail station in the International Drive area to connect the heart of the city's tourism industry with Orlando International Airport and Brightline — which has plans to extend its higher-speed train service to Tampa. Once complete, it would connect 70% of Florida's population.
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.
New attractions, rides coming to Florida theme parks in 2023
Here's a list of new attractions and rides coming to Florida's most popular theme parks in 2023.
Here's a list of new attractions and rides coming to Florida's most popular theme parks in 2023.
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.
Daily holiday fun through Jan. 9 at Busch Gardens Christmas Town
The holiday celebrations continue for a 10th year at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay's Christmas Town.
The holiday celebrations continue for a 10th year at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay's Christmas Town.
Watch: Life-sized raptor terrifies kid at Universal Orlando in Florida
Who wouldn't want to meet a dinosaur in real life? A nine-year-old boy seemed excited enough to meet one of the raptors at the Raptor Encounter at Universal's Island of Adventure in Orlando, Florida. But, that excitement quickly turned to terror after the lifelike raptor showed its teeth. Of course, the moment was recorded on video.
Who wouldn't want to meet a dinosaur in real life? A nine-year-old boy seemed excited enough to meet one of the raptors at the Raptor Encounter at Universal's Island of Adventure in Orlando, Florida. But, that excitement quickly turned to terror after the lifelike raptor showed its teeth. Of course, the moment was recorded on video.