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Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed Charbel Barakat to the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District on Friday.

Moviegoers wanted to be under the sea on Memorial Day weekend.

“Drawn to Life” is the story of Walt Disney animation’s art brought to life with live acrobatics through the eyes of a young girl named Julie.

Disney is opposing a request by Gov. Ron DeSantis to disqualify a judge overseeing the company’s First Amendment lawsuit.

As DeSantis prepares to run for president, Disney is likely to follow him in the campaign too, and the feud may influence how people see him.

A little more than a decade after opening a small ice cream cart in Portland, Oregon, Kim and Tyler Malek have built a small frozen treat empire that stretches from coast to coast.

A group of Chinese citizens living and working in Florida are suing the state over a new law that bans Chinese nationals from buying certain property.

A third wave of layoffs follows after Disney announced it would cut 7,000 jobs to help the company save billions in costs.

For many of those who live in Florida, recent months have brought some changes — many linked to Gov. Ron DeSantis.

The Orlando Pride scored a 2-1 win against the Washington Spirit at Exploria Stadium on Saturday.

"To put one corporation on a pedestal and let them be exempt from the laws? It's not good policy. It's not free-market economics," DeSantis said on Friday.

Attorneys for Florida’s governor are trying to remove the federal judge who will be handling the lawsuit filed by the Walt Disney Company against him.

The resort hotel allows guests to enjoy a two-night experience where they can journey through many of the features of the Star Wars movie series, including meeting characters from the series, exploring a starcruiser or taking in an “exquisite view of space” from their own suite.

Disney is canceling its plans to build a $1 billion campus in the Lake Nona area of Orlando.

A fight between two families breaks out at Magic Kingdom.

The battle between Gov. Ron Desantis and the Walt Disney Company continues to heat up.

The Florida Department of Transportation will soon have the duty to inspect Walt Disney World’s monorail system, one of several provisions enacted by the Florida Legislature as part of the state’s clash with the Walt Disney Company.

More than two dozen musical acts are expected at this year’s Epcot International Food and Wine Festival at Walt Disney World.

It’s been six months since Bob Iger canceled his retirement and stepped back into the top role at Disney to right a number of perceived wrongs under his handpicked successor, with one hovering right near the top: reconnecting with the Disney theme park die-hards and restoring their faith in the brand.

Gov. Ron DeSantis has thrown the latest punch in his ongoing feud with Florida's largest employer, Walt Disney World, by signing a bill aimed at voiding the former Reedy Creek Improvement District's development deal with the theme park and media giant.

The Florida Senate on Tuesday backed a measure that would lead to state oversight of Walt Disney World’s monorail system, as Gov. Ron DeSantis’ fight with the entertainment giant continues to expand.

Days after Disney sued Florida’s governor in federal court for what it described as retaliation for opposing the state’s so-called “Don’t Say Gay” bill, Disney World’s governing board made up of Gov. Ron DeSantis appointees filed a lawsuit against the entertainment giant.

Days after Disney sued Florida’s governor in federal court for what it described as retaliation for opposing the state’s so-called “Don’t Say Gay” bill, Disney World’s governing board made up of Gov. Ron DeSantis appointees filed a lawsuit against the entertainment giant.

On Monday morning, the board of the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District will meet to discuss one thing — Disney’s lawsuit against them.

Corkcicle officially opens new shop at Disney Springs.

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is brushing off Disney's lawsuit against him as politically motivated and saying it's time for the iconic company to stop getting favorable treatment in his state.

The four lawyers listed on the Walt Disney Company’s lawsuit against Gov. DeSantis include a legendary lawyer who handled cases for Disney and former President Trump, lawyers who focus on contract and constitutional law, and all of them are qualified in some form or fashion to work on the case all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court.

The Walt Disney Company is going to court against Gov. DeSantis and the state of Florida, as the fight between DeSantis and Disney continues.

Walt Disney World continues to make a huge impact on the Central Florida community and beyond.

Disney’s iconic monorail system would face periodic state inspections, as Republican lawmakers continue to back Gov. Ron DeSantis in his clash with the entertainment giant.

Is it fast, filled with epic twists and turns, sport an epic storyline all while still taking you on a smooth ride that doesn't make you want to puke? If so, it likely made the Florida's Fourth Estate top rollercoaster list.

The Walt Disney Co. will be laying off several thousand employees this week, a second round of cuts.

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Disney has paused the use of some fire effects at its theme parks and entertainment experiences around the world after the dragon prop used in performances of Fantasmic! at Disneyland caught fire during a show Saturday evening, according to Disneyland officials.

Fox Corp.’s $787.5 million settlement with Dominion Voting Systems over defamation charges is eye-popping, but the ultimate cost to the media company is likely to be much lower.

Good Friday morning, everyone. Landon here!

The separately ticketed event is scheduled to begin Aug. 11 and run through Halloween night at Disney’s Magic Kingdom theme park.

EPCOT to host celebration later this year

The wait is over.

Meet the residents of Disney’s Animal Kingdom who’ve inspired guests for 25 years.

A plan to get rid of an agreement the Walt Disney Company made with the former governing body that oversaw Walt Disney World property is now in the Florida Senate.

Disney offers Florida resident water park deal.

Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida lawmakers are ratcheting up pressure on Walt Disney World.

Cirque du Soleil announced new additions to the show, including an all-new acrobatic act, aerial artists and a “flying” guitarist.

Happy Friday, everyone!

Despite tensions between the Walt Disney Company and Florida’s governor, Disney’s CEO says he would be glad to meet with Governor Ron DeSantis and hash out their differences.

Beginning Thursday morning, runDisney will incorporate a virtual queue for runners to use for access into the expo to buy merchandise.

There’s a new salvo in the fight to control Disney World.

Disney says it’s also bringing back the Eat to the Beat Concert Series, featuring well-known musical acts and local bands.

Disney shares new ‘Tiana’s Bayou Adventure’ rendering featuring Mama Odie

Reservations opening soon online

Hilary Swank has given birth to twins — a boy and a girl.

New additions will be added next year

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis would not go into specifics Friday, but he promised that he and the state Legislature would take “very, very strong action” in the coming weeks against Disney for an agreement that serves to strip the new district that oversees Disney World property of much of its power.

You are now In The Loop!

When you visit Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park, you’re almost guaranteed to have a wild time.

The MagicBand+ has introduced guests to a number of different features since it launched at Walt Disney World last July.

The wait is over.

Orange County Public Schools received a major donation from Walt Disney World.

An iconic Walt Disney World Signature Dining restaurant returns in a newly-refreshed space inspired by the harmony of land and sea.

During a shareholders meeting on Monday, Disney CEO Bob Iger said his company plans to spend several billions of dollars during the next 10 years in Florida.

Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger addressed the ongoing feud between the theme park giant and Ron DeSantis on Monday hours after the Florida governor fired back at the former Reedy Creek Improvement District, requesting an investigation.

When many people think of wildlife experts in Central Florida, they think of Savannah Boan.

Disney CEO Bob Iger has said any retaliatory actions by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Republican-controlled Florida Legislature against the company that threaten jobs or expansion at its Florida resort is not only “anti-business.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis fired back at the former Reedy Creek Improvement District and requested a state investigation be launched Monday after learning Disney stripped his special board of its power.

Dr. Jim Clark joins News 6′s Justin Warmoth

On Feb. 8, several dozen spectators took their seats inside the administrative offices of the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District, formerly known as Reedy Creek Improvement District, to attend a previously-scheduled public meeting of the special taxing district’s board of supervisors.

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On Feb. 8, several dozen spectators took their seats inside the administrative offices of the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District, formerly known as Reedy Creek Improvement District, to attend a previously-scheduled public meeting of the special taxing district’s board of supervisors.

Ashley Eckstein took her love of Star Wars and created a profitable business geared toward women when people told her it couldn't be done.

According to STCU, members voted by 97% for ratification after the company reached out with a proposal.

Board members picked by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to oversee the governance of Walt Disney World say their Disney-controlled predecessors pulled a fast one on them by passing restrictive covenants that strip the new board of many of its powers.

"This essentially makes Disney the government," board member Ron Peri said.

Disney union workers are set to vote on a new contract, days after leaders reached a deal with Walt Disney World.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park is going wild with some all-new sweet and savory treats.

Disney’s CEO announced Monday that phase one of a three-phase plan to lay off thousands of Disney workers would begin this week.

Unions for service workers at Walt Disney World have reached a tentative deal with the company that would raise the starting minimum wage from $15 to $18 an hour.

The first Black female union representative for Unite Here 737 is looking back at her accomplishments and legacy.

The union, which represents about 45,000 Disney workers, has been pushing for an $18 minimum wage for employees amid inflation and rising costs of living, union leaders announced.

Orlando Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell said lawmakers can get pulled into some pretty strange positions by Florida’s special interest groups.

Limited-time event running through Easter

Yee-haw! Andy’s backyard will welcome more toys when Roundup Rodeo BBQ opens in Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios March 23. A unique collaboration between Walt Disney Imagineering, Disney Pixar Animation Studios and Walt Disney World Food & Beverage, this one-of-a-kind dining experience will be the first “Toy Story” table service restaurant in the world.

Attention Users - please step forward - your time to ride TRON Lightcycle / Run is approaching fast.

Customizable action figures, Identity Disc: Disney previews merchandise for TRON.

When TRON Lightcycle / Run opens at Disney’s Magic Kingdom next month - theme park foodies will have a new place to check off their list.

On this episode of Florida’s Fourth Estate, hosts Ginger Gadsden and Matt Austin speak with Dr. Abigail Disney, whose grandfather was Roy Disney and great-uncle was Walt Disney.

Disney’s female veterinarians leading the charge, pioneering new science advances

Rundisney announces themes for 2023 Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend

Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger admitted the theme park giant’s quest for savings—which resulted in park price increases and job cuts—might have been “a little bit too aggressive,” according to a report from the LA Times.

People who live relatively close to Walt Disney World may hear the familiar sounds of fireworks late Thursday night.

A long-planned flyover from Interstate 4 to the Disney Springs area has been scrapped by Florida transportation officials, News 6 learned Wednesday.

Walt Disney World’s new governing board is foreshadowing some potential controversies to come.

It was an emotional start during the first meeting of the new Central Florida Tourism Oversight District—the newly renamed Reedy Creek Improvement District—Board of Supervisors on Wednesday.

Walt Disney World shared new details about the highly-anticipated new attraction, TRON Lightcycle/Run.

Spring has sprung in a colorful way at Walt Disney World.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill that gives him control of Walt Disney World’s self-governing district, punishing the company over its opposition to the so-called “Don’t Say Gay” law.

Control over Disney’s special district officially went to the hands of Florida as Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill renaming and remaking Reedy Creek.