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.

Hurricane Milton: Disney World, Universal, SeaWorld closing as major storm encroaches

Are Florida's major theme parks closed due to Hurricane Milton? Updates on Walt Disney World Resort, Universal Orlando Resort, Legoland Florida, SeaWorld Orlando, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, and Central Florida Zoo.

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.

Busch Gardens closes for Hurricane Helene

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay will be closed on Thursday due to Hurricane Helene. 

'Howl-O-Scream' rings in 25 years at Busch Gardens

It's scare season at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. This year, they're celebrating 25 years of Howl-O-Scream. The terrifying haunted houses have become a Halloween season staple in the Tampa Bay area. 

SeaWorld Orlando announces new Artic flying theater attraction coming in 2025

SeaWorld Orlando announced a brand-new attraction coming to the park in the spring of 2025; “The world's first-of-its-kind Arctic flying theater".

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.

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.

Busch Gardens mourning loss of 37-year-old gorilla

Jim, a 37-year-old western lowland gorilla, is the second gorilla to pass away at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay in three weeks.

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.

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.