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โThe needs of our business:โ Disney Aspire tuition program cuts off masterโs enrollment, sets date for funding caps
Disney Aspire, a tuition program credited by many cast members as a reason why they began working for Disney in the first place, has cut off new applications to its masterโs degree programs and plans to institute funding caps before yearโs end.
Newest expansion at Disneyโs Magic Kingdom means Tom Sawyerโs Island is going away
At D23 Expo this past weekend, Disney unveiled its biggest expansion to the Magic Kingdom yet, with a Frontierland expansion themed around the franchise โCarsโ and a land dedicated to Disneyโs villains.
Monstropolis, Villains, โCars,โ oh my: Here are the new lands and more coming to Disney World
As this year's D23 Disney fan event wraps up in California, here's the impact we can expect to feel at our theme parks in Central Florida.
Brace yourself for return of Mickeyโs Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
The summer season may be coming to a close, but the fun has just begun. Spooky season is almost upon us and Mickeyโs Not-So-Scary Halloween Party starts this month.
Country Bear Musical Jamboree hits the right notes with countrified versions of Disney songs
Walt Disney World guests will soon be able to sing along to some classic Disney songs that have gone country at Grizzly Hall.
Attraction starring Disneyโs first Black princess replaces ride based on film many viewed as racist
A new attraction starring the first Black Disney princess is opening at the company's theme parks in Florida and California.
๐ฟ Itโs a smell world after all: New โSmellephantsโ installed at Magic Kingdom
Disney has revealed a first look of the installation of โSmellephants on Parade," a search-and-sniff experience at the Magic Kingdom.
The princess and the frogs: More critters revealed for Tianaโs Bayou Adventure
In the months leading up to the opening of Tianaโs Bayou Adventure, Disney Imagineers have been giving guests a taste of whatโs to come by introducing original attraction characters.
Changes coming to Disneyโs Disability Access Service at theme parks. Hereโs how it impacts waiting in lines
Disney updated its Disability Accessibility Services (DAS) program. The new changes will go into effect May 20 at Walt Disney World and on June 18 at Disneyland in California.
Whatโs beyond Big Thunder? Plans for the largest Magic Kingdom expansion yet
During a recent project unveiling, Disney Imagineering teams spoke about a $60 billion investment plan, most of which will go into the theme parks.
Man sues Disney after Magic Kingdom ferry crash throws him into trash can
According to the lawsuit, there was no warning provided to passengers prior to the collision, and one passenger was even knocked unconscious.
Charges dropped against man arrested after โforcefullyโ snatching Mickey ears from womanโs head at Disney World
A man visiting Magic Kingdom was arrested after โforcefully snatchingโ a Mickey ears hat from a womanโs head, Orange County sheriff's officials say.
Broadwayโs Michael James Scott leads Black History Month celebration at Disney
Orlando native and Broadway sensation Michael James Scott recently headlined Walt Disney World Resortโs Black History Month festivities.
Disneyโs Country Bear Jamboree preparing to close ahead of transformation
The iconic Country Bear Jamboree at Magic Kingdom is set to temporarily close its curtains Friday, only to emerge later this summer with a brand-new musical act.
๐ฟ Kernel of success: How Disney helped โpopโ Orlando business into hit at Magic Kingdom and beyond
Celebrate National Popcorn Day at Disney's Magic Kingdom. The story behind Popcorn Junkie, a local small business that has now thrived at Disney.
Country Bear Jamboree takes a bear-ly brief pause for toe-tappinโ transformation
The iconic Country Bear Jamboree at Magic Kingdom is set to temporarily close its curtains on Jan. 27, only to emerge later this summer with a brand-new musical spectacle, Disney announced on Tuesday.
Hatbox Ghost materializes at the Haunted Mansion at Walt Disney World Resort
The legendary Hatbox Ghost has finally materialized within the eerie confines of the Haunted Mansion at Walt Disney World Resort.
DeSantis appointees seek Disney communications about governor, laws in fight over district
Appointees of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis are seeking communications between Disney and local media, as well as documents related to the companyโs position on Floridaโs so-called โDonโt Say Gayโ law.
Your Florida Daily: GOP candidates hit Trump and back Israel, Disney sees rise in park attendance โ except in Orlando
Republican presidential hopefuls were back on the debate stage in South Florida.
โFrozen Holiday Surpriseโ makes magical holiday debut at Magic Kingdom
Guests gathered at Magic Kingdom on Tuesday night to witness the premiere of the all-new Frozen Holiday castle stage show, "Frozen Holiday Surprise."
Mickeyโs Very Merry Christmas Party returns with a feast of festive treats
Get ready to unwrap the magic of the holiday season as Mickeyโs Very Merry Christmas Party is preparing to return to Magic Kingdom Park.
โDisney After Hoursโ events returning to Walt Disney World
Disney After Hours events are making a triumphant return to Walt Disney World Resort, offering late-night delights and exclusive access to theme park attractions.
New video shows how Disney, Florida officials caught a bear at Magic Kingdom
Newly released video shows state wildlife officials trying to capture a black bear that wandered into the Magic Kingdom theme park at Walt Disney World last month, an incident that forced the temporary closure of several rides.
Disney Imagineering shares first look at โTianaโs Bayou Adventureโ outside murals
Walt Disney Imagineering has shared a glimpse into some of the New Orleans inspired artwork that guests will see at the brand-new attraction, Tianaโs Bayou Adventure.
Dinoland USAโs extinction, โBugโs Lifeโ replacement among new ideas at Destination D23
Hundreds of Disneyโs biggest fans were surprised with a handful of new theme park announcements at Destination D23.
Free Disney World passes are latest front in war between Disney and DeSantis appointees
Gov. Ron DeSantisโ appointees to a board that oversees Disney Worldโs governing district have launched a battle against the company on a new front โ free passes and discounts for employees.
Dream experience: Give Kids the World and Disney announce Cinderella Castle suite contest
If you have ever dreamed of staying inside Cinderellaโs 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.
Weโre going to talk about Bruno: Disney reveals โEncantoโ additions coming to Magic Kingdom
Some new additions featuring the Familia Madrigal are coming to Magic Kingdom next month.
Ghoulish good times await at Mickeyโs Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. Here is everything you need to know
Walt Disney World kicked off its spooktacular season of fall events Friday night.Despite the hot temperatures, guests scared up some fun as the Magic Kingdom welcomed back its highly popular event, Mickeyโs Not-So-Scary Halloween Party.
Judge refuses to dismiss lawsuit against Disneyโs efforts to neutralize governing district takeover
A judge in Florida has refused to dismiss a lawsuit brought by Gov. Ron DeSantis appointees against Disneyโs efforts to neutralize a takeover of Disney Worldโs governing district by the Florida governor.
Spooktacular new foods coming to Disneyโs Mickeyโs Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
Walt Disney World has pulled back the curtain on some of the spooky new treats that guests will find at Mickeyโs Not-So-Scary Halloween Party.
Disney extends CEO Bob Iger's contract 2 more years through 2026
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.
Disney gives 1st look at Tianaโs new outfit for โBayou Adventureโ attraction
When Disneyโs highly-anticipated new attraction โTianaโs Bayou Adventureโ opens next year, guests will see the New Orleans princess sporting a different look.
DeSantis proposes Disney trial schedule that puts start date in 2025, after elections
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.
First look: Disney installs water tower at Tianaโs Bayou Adventure
As construction continues on Magic Kingdom Parkโs much-anticipated Tianaโs Bayou Adventure, guests will soon be able to see the centerpiece of the attraction, Tianaโs Foods water tower, topped by her signature tiara.
โBunch of Hocus Pocus:โ Disney characters dressed as Sanderson sisters coming to โNot-So-Scaryโ
Minnie, Daisy, and Clarabelle to be dressed as the Sanderson Sisters in Mickey's "Boo-To-You" Parade at Mickeyโs Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
Disney lawsuit judge removes himself from case but not for reasons cited by DeSantis
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.
Halfway to Halloween: Disney announces dates for Mickeyโs Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
The separately ticketed event is scheduled to begin Aug. 11 and run through Halloween night at Disneyโs Magic Kingdom theme park.
Gary Sinise Foundation hosts 800 families of fallen military heroes at Disney World
The Gary Sinise Foundation announced that it is hosting 800 families of fallen military heroes at Walt Disney World Resort as part of its Snowball Express Program.
Disney gives Splash Mountain closure date, shares new rendering for โTianaโs Bayou Adventureโ
Walt Disney World continues to share new details about the evolution and design about the anticipated new attraction, Tianaโs Bayou Adventure.
Man takes child into Disneyโs Magic Kingdom without paying, deputies say
A Virginia man was arrested in August after taking his child into Disneyโs Magic Kingdom without paying, according to the Orange County Sheriffโs Office.
Mexican woman believed to have inspired Pixarโs iconic โMamรก Cocoโ dies at 109
Marรญa Salud Ramรญrez Caballero, the Mexican woman who is said to have inspired fan-favorite character โMamรก Cocoโ in the Pixar movie โCocoโ has died.
Disney: Crystal Palaceโs Winnie the Pooh character dining returns for lunch, dinner
Walt Disney World has brought back its popular Winnie the Pooh character dining experience at The Crystal Palace.