Disney announced that Magic Kingdom classic is set to reopen in May, following a top-to-bottom refurbishment — and it’s bringing new thrills along for the wild ride.

Walt Disney World is sweetening summer 2026 with a new after-2 p.m. ticket ahead of a rollout of exciting upgrades and new experiences.

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Key upgrades coming to Buzz Lightyear's Space Range Spin include handheld blasters, all-digital targets and refreshed ride vehicles designed to make it easier to track individual scores. The ride reopens at Disney's Magic Kingdom on April 8.

The interactive attraction’s refurbishment adds handheld blasters, all-digital targets that react with light and visuals.

From SeaWorld Orlando’s groundbreaking SEAQuest: Legends of the Deep to exciting ride refurbishments and fresh experiences at Walt Disney World, the region is set for a year of unforgettable fun.

Whether you crave magical fireworks, thrilling rides, or unforgettable parties, these parks know how to kick off the new year with style.

The FHP says a 6-year-old was struck and critically injured while walking in an Orange County roadway.

Disney has filed roughly a dozen lawsuits against Orange County over what it has described as “excessive” assessments on several of its properties.

The announcement was made at Tokyo’s Hotel New Otani, drawing executives from Disney, government officials, tourism leaders, and media.

An annual report found Disney World’s Magic Kingdom was once again the most visited theme park in the World in 2024, with nearly 18 million visitors.

Disney’s domestic theme parks have raised prices for tickets and annual passes, with Walt Disney World’s peak one-day ticket surpassing $200 for the first time in its 54-year history.

The biggest Disney fan event of the year delivered a mix of nostalgia, live performances and exciting news about attractions around the world.

Dozens of attractions across Walt Disney World’s theme parks went down inexplicably Friday evening. News 6 has reached out to Disney officials to find out what happened.

The Beak and Barrel, a new Pirates of the Caribbean-themed tavern, offers guests more than just drinks. It’s an immersive social experience for families and friends.

From panels to showcases, there will be much to experience for hundreds of Disney fans, with a line-up especially geared toward Millennials.

Set to a Pirates of the Caribbean theme, The Beak and Barrel will welcome landlubbers later this month.

Disney announced its lineup of tasty treats for the upcoming Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, which will feature new bites and returning goodies.

A 51-year-old Kissimmee woman was arrested, accused of grabbing and pushing a 17-year-old during a parade at Disney’s Magic Kingdom, an arrest report stated.

Disney’s newest parade marks a milestone in nighttime entertainment, featuring cutting-edge technology in a 10-float lineup that runs a reversed route.

Disneyland is celebrating 70 years as "The Happiest Place on Earth" with a new show featuring a lifelike animatronic of founder Walt Disney.

From decorations to festivals, Walt Disney World has a holiday celebration like no other, and this week, the resort revealed dates and details of big events at its parks giving fans plenty of time to plan their holiday travels.

It’s the final countdown.

Some new sets of wheels will be rolling through the wilderness at Magic Kingdom as Disney shared new details about its ‘Cars ’- themed attraction.

For the first time in nearly 10 years, Magic Kingdom guests will be able to cap off a magical day at the park with a regular nighttime parade.

Just months before Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party kicks off, Disney is sharing new details on it's popular fall event.

The Beak and Barrel will have an original story, with a lively ambience you’d expect to find in a pirate tavern, plus familiar ties to one of Disney World’s all-time favorite attractions.

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With the opening of Epic Universe just weeks away, Universal Orlando is adding more than just another theme park. It’s launching an entire destination resort that includes new immersive lands, hotels, and experiences designed to rival Walt Disney World’s long-standing grip on the market.

Central Florida is getting a brand new major theme park, and while there’s much excitement surrounding Epic Universe, Universal Orlando’s competitors are looking to get a piece of the pie this summer.

Walt Disney World is gearing up for a big summer by debuting new shows, revamping attractions and rolling out new offers.

Taking over the former site of Frontierland Shootin’ Arcade, Disney Vacation Club McKim’s Mile House – A Member Lounge invites eligible members and their guests to relax, recharge, and reconnect.

Disney Experiences took to the stage Saturday at SXSW 2025 in Texas to showcase several of the new experiences coming to Walt Disney World.

Two popular Disney World attractions are ditching the virtual queue and will now have standby lines.

Amid a series of revamps, closures, and new rides at Disney’s theme parks in Florida, yet another attraction is set to leave for good, according to the company.

The plaintiff claims that Disney’s DAS policies violate the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by imposing discriminatory eligibility criteria and requiring unnecessary public disclosure of sensitive medical information..

The vast majority of rides and attractions at Disney’s Magic Kingdom theme park were listed as closed on Monday evening, sparking questions about what happened.

“Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After” at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and the nighttime parade “Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away” at Magic Kingdom, are to be the parks’ newest additions in live entertainment.

Not only was a recent Flag Retreat an honor for U.S. Army Col. William “Bill” Connelly, it added a little extra magic to his 100th birthday.

The temporary closure is a unique situation, as this is the first time since the attraction opened in 1971 when a President was elected in non-consecutive terms.

Space Mountain is celebrating the 50-year anniversary of its opening date.

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For some, a Central Florida theme park is the perfect place to ring in the New Year.

Disney World shares new details on new and or updated attractions.

At 5 o'clock nightly, just within the park entrance, guests and cast members stand at attention for one of Disney’s longest traditions when the American flag is lowered, folded into a triangle, and then given to a veteran or the family of a veteran.

As guests shuffled out of the Magic Kingdom following the final Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party of the year, Disney crews stood by to start a holiday transformation.

A former Disney worker has been arrested based on a complaint that says he hacked into servers at Walt Disney World in order to manipulate computer menus.

Big Thunder Mountain is set to close on Jan. 6, for necessary refurbishment and will open in 2026 “with a little bit of new magic.”

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 master’s degree programs and plans to institute funding caps before year’s end.

Starting summer of 2025, Cruella de Vil, Captain Hook, Maleficent, and other Disney foes will be taking the stage together at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

In a release, deputies said a fight happened somewhere at the park, and a “popping” sound was heard.

The Lake Mary Little League team will celebrate its Little League World Series Championship with a spectacular parade at Magic Kingdom Park.

At the time, O’Steen was walking along Main Street, and the park “was packed and extremely busy,” the lawsuit reads.

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At D23 Expo this past weekend, Disney unveiled its biggest expansion to the Magic Kingdom yet, with a Frontierland expansion themed around the franchise “Cars” and a land dedicated to Disney’s villains.

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.

The fall season is one of the best times to visit Walt Disney World

The summer season may be coming to a close, but the fun has just begun. Spooky season is almost upon us and Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party starts this month.

Disney fans can decorate their home like fall time at the Magic Kingdom.

Walt Disney World guests will soon be able to sing along to some classic Disney songs that have gone country at Grizzly Hall.

Disney fans can begin planning their holiday travels as Walt Disney World releases the dates of its Christmas park events throughout the park.

A new attraction starring the first Black Disney princess is opening at the company's theme parks in Florida and California.

Based off Disney’s beloved animated film “The Princess and the Frog”, The Tiana’s Bayou Adventure picks up where Tiana’s story left off.

Magic Kingdom flume ride to open June 28

On Monday, Disney revealed a behind-the-”seams” look at Bunny, Bubbles, and Beulah’s new costumes.

The ride at Magic Kingdom which is based off the 2009 movie “The Princess and the Frog” is set to open June 28.

Disney has revealed a first look of the installation of “Smellephants on Parade," a search-and-sniff experience at the Magic Kingdom.

In the months leading up to the opening of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, Disney Imagineers have been giving guests a taste of what’s to come by introducing original attraction characters.

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.

During a recent project unveiling, Disney Imagineering teams spoke about a $60 billion investment plan, most of which will go into the theme parks.

According to the lawsuit, there was no warning provided to passengers prior to the collision, and one passenger was even knocked unconscious.

Four new experiences coming to parks, Disney Springs

A man visiting Magic Kingdom was arrested after “forcefully snatching” a Mickey ears hat from a woman’s head, Orange County sheriff's officials say.

A big milestone was celebrated at the most magical place on Earth. Happy birthday, Magnolia Jackson!

You'll soon be able to ride the new attraction at Magic Kingdom.

Orlando native and Broadway sensation Michael James Scott recently headlined Walt Disney World Resort’s Black History Month festivities.

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.

Celebrate National Popcorn Day at Disney's Magic Kingdom. The story behind Popcorn Junkie, a local small business that has now thrived at Disney.

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.

Walt Disney World is making changes to the way its guests plan out their days at the theme parks and resort hotels.

The legendary Hatbox Ghost has finally materialized within the eerie confines of the Haunted Mansion at Walt Disney World Resort.

Appointees of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis are seeking communications between Disney and local media, as well as documents related to the company’s position on Florida’s so-called “Don’t Say Gay” law.

Republican presidential hopefuls were back on the debate stage in South Florida.

Guests gathered at Magic Kingdom on Tuesday night to witness the premiere of the all-new Frozen Holiday castle stage show, "Frozen Holiday Surprise."

Disney’s Magic Kingdom has once again pulled off a remarkable overnight transformation, ushering in the holiday season in style.

Get ready to unwrap the magic of the holiday season as Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is preparing to return to Magic Kingdom Park.

Guests visiting Disney’s Magic Kingdom and EPCOT Monday morning got the rare chance to see the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds.

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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.

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.

Walt Disney World’s creative teams are putting the final touches on the holiday celebrations.

Walt Disney Imagineering has shared a glimpse into some of the New Orleans inspired artwork that guests will see at the brand-new attraction, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure.

Families planning a spring vacation to Walt Disney World will have a new opportunity to save big.

Walt Disney World is now offering a special weekday ticket offer for Florida residents to advantage of.

A Disney vacation is over for a bear that was in a tree Monday morning at a Walt Disney World park.

Hundreds of Disney’s biggest fans were surprised with a handful of new theme park announcements at Destination D23.

Gov. Ron DeSantis’ appointees to a board that oversees Disney World’s governing district have launched a battle against the company on a new front — free passes and discounts for employees.

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.

Some new additions featuring the Familia Madrigal are coming to Magic Kingdom next month.

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, Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party.