The Walt Disney Co. is tapping Morgan Stanley executive James Gorman to serve as its next chairman, beginning early next year.

Slated to open in December, the Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows is the newest Magic Kingdom-area resort featuring 268 rooms, dining options, and a Polynesian princess.

In a magical tribute to Disney's 100th Anniversary Celebration, the iconic Cinderella Castle at Disney's Contemporary Resort is decorated with a Mary Blair-inspired gingerbread display.

If you have ever dreamed of staying inside Cinderella’s Castle at Magic Kingdom now is your chance. On Wednesday, Give Kids the World and Walt Disney World announced a special contest that gives one lucky winner and three guests the chance to stay inside the once-in-a-lifetime castle suite.

An advocacy group for journalists wants to get involved with Disney’s free speech lawsuit against Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Bob Iger will remain as CEO of The Walt Disney Co. through the end of 2026, agreeing to a two-year contract extension that will give the entertainment and theme park company some breathing room to find his successor.

In honor of Independence Day, guests visiting the Magic Kingdom got the chance to see U.S. Air Force flyover Cinderella Castle.

Attorneys for Gov. Ron DeSantis have asked that a trial involving Disney be postponed until the middle of 2025, well after the GOP presidential nomination race wraps up and voters have picked a winner in the November 2024 general election.

A federal judge overseeing the First Amendment lawsuit that Walt Disney Parks filed against Gov. Ron DeSantis and others is disqualifying himself, but not because of bias claims made by the Florida governor.

Several Florida theme parks ranked among the best in the country for 2023, according to U.S. News.

Florida lawmakers say they will move to increase state control of Walt Disney World’s private government.

Last year was a roller coaster ride for theme parks worldwide, with U.S. water parks approaching pre-pandemic levels and parks in China struggling with lockdowns.

Walt Disney World is starting to reopen its parks in phases on Friday after Hurricane Ian came through the area.

As the state of Florida keeps a close eye on the path of Hurricane Ian, Central Florida’s theme parks are also making changes.

It’s no surprise theme parks are expensive, but this new study shows there is a park more expensive than Disney World and it’s right here in Florida.

When Disney reopens its Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique shops at resorts in Florida and California next month, the workers who help children dress up as their favorite animated characters will have new, more gender inclusive titles.

In total, Disney World teams collected more than $30,000 for Give Kids the World Village.

The Florida House of Representatives has given final passage to a bill to dissolve a private government that Walt Disney World has been allowed to operate on its properties for more than five decades.

A new piece of legislation could see the Reedy Creek Improvement District, along with five other special districts, dissolved if it passes.

Thousands of runners have arrived at Walt Disney World for the inaugural runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend.

Officials at Walt Disney World say a performance by a visiting Texas high school drill team that used American Indian stereotypes, including chants of “scalp them,” doesn’t reflect the resort’s values.

Walt Disney World has debuted the all-new castle stage show, Mickey’s Magical Friendship Faire.

Videos and pictures show emergency vehicles lighting up Magic Kingdom on Tuesday night following a small fire.

If your holiday plans include getting an annual pass to Walt Disney World, you may be out of luck.

Disney fans can celebrate the big day with LEGO through an all-new set that features a beautiful miniature of Cinderella Castle and includes a vintage-style Mickey Mouse minifigure.

Many people overlook the Swiss Family Treehouse as just part of the foliage in a lush part of the Magic Kingdom, but it is an attraction with a storied history.

Here’s a look at other things that have changed from 1971 compared to 2021.

The Magic Kingdom's central icon has captured the imagination of generations as one of the symbols of The Walt Disney Co.

Disney plans to announce it will require all salaried cast members who are not part of a union to get the COVID-19 vaccine.

Guests visiting Disney’s Magic Kingdom Friday are now seeing the 50th anniversary crest that was added overnight to Cinderella Castle.

The Walt Disney Co. says it plans to build a new regional campus in Central Florida to house at least 2,000 professional employees who will be relocating from Southern California to work in digital technology, finance and product development.

People who live near or around Walt Disney World will soon hear the once familiar sounds of fireworks.

Walt Disney World cast members arrived at the Magic Kingdom bright and early Monday morning to celebrate international yoga day.

Firework spectaculars are returning to Walt Disney World.

Over the past several weeks, Walt Disney World Imagineers have made significant progress on the 50th-anniversary transformation of the iconic Cinderella Castle.

After taking a downturn in January, Orange County’s tourism development tax collection from hotel and resort stays was back on the rise in February, the latest report shows.

Imagineering was never just a man's club at Disney World.

NEW YORK – The Walt Disney Co.'s net income fell sharply in its most-recent quarter, as the coronavirus pandemic still weighs heavily on many of its businesses, from theme parks to movies. But the results Thursday surpassed Wall Street's expectations thanks to subscribers flocking to Disney+ and other of the entertainment giant's streaming services. Disney+ subscribers totaled 94.9 million at the end of the quarter, more than double the subscriber base a year ago, when the service had been operating for only about two months. For Disney's fiscal first quarter, net income totaled $17 million, or 1 cent per share, compared with $2.1 billion or $1.16 cents per share a year earlier. Excluding one-time items, net income totaled 32 cents per share, compared with $1.53 per share in the prior-year quarter.

Florida residents can now purchase the discover Disney ticket for just $199, plus tax. [TRENDING: How to get vaccine in Florida | New attractions coming to Central Florida theme parks]“The Florida Resident Discover Disney Ticket is a great way to experience the fun and excitement happening across the Walt Disney World parks in early 2021,″ officials said on Disney’s blog. 4-Day Ticket: $50 per day, $199 per ticket: Ticket valid Jan. 4 through June 18; subject to the following blackout dates: Jan. 16-18, Feb. 13-15, March 26 - April 11 and May 28-31. To manage attendance, guests are required to have valid theme park admission and make a park reservation for each day of their visit through the Disney Park Pass system. Click here to learn more about the discover Disney ticket.

Cinderella poses in front of Cinderella Castle inside Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. ORLANDO, Fla – Walt Disney World has a new ticket offer to kick off the new year. Any guest who has a ticket package and books a non-discounted four-night, three-day stay at select Disney resort hotels will receive two additional days of theme park tickets. Disney said the special offer is available for most reservations Jan. 8 through Sept. 25. Click here for more information on Walt Disney World’s vacation offers.