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Newly-released images from the Florida Department of Transportation show engineers conducting the state’s first-ever inspection of the Walt Disney World monorail system shortly after FDOT was granted oversight authority last year.
This week News 6 is showcasing the newest ship of the line, the Disney Treasure, as it begins sailing out of Port Canaveral. We’re taking a closer look at its new features and what sets it apart from other Disney ships.
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.
Disneyland performers who help bring Mickey Mouse, Cinderella and other beloved characters to life have chosen to unionize following a three-day vote.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference Thursday morning in Lake Buena Vista to mark one year since he signed a bill to abolish Disney’s special taxing district in Orange and Osceola counties.
Some 10 months after Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a law to rename Disney’s special taxing district the “Central Florida Tourism Oversight District” and appointed a new board to oversee it, the district has unveiled a new website URL.
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas at the Orlando Fisher House in Lake Nona. From Christmas trees to wreaths, all of it was donated by Walt Disney World.
A Disney Imagineer guides us through the new attraction made up of tropical paths highlighting the water cycle. And it’s interactive. Wave to the water and it may wave back. You can also swipe your hand through the rain harps to make music.
The Walt Disney Company is planning to invest approximately $60 billion into its theme parks and cruise lines over the next decade, as the company looks to continue growing one of its more successful business segments.
The Gov. DeSantis-appointed board overseeing Walt Disney World’s property says it is working to find an alternative to benefits for workers and retirees that includes Disney passes and discounts.
The oversight board appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis to handle Walt Disney World property is asking the Florida Inspector General to investigate why the board’s predecessor spent at least $2 million to Disney for employee perks.
The Walt Disney Company on Thursday filed a countersuit against the DeSantis-appointed board overseeing Disney property in Florida court, alleging breach of contract.
The Walt Disney Company saw revenue continue to grow in the third quarter of the year, the company reported Wednesday, with theme park income and revenue up around the globe — except at Walt Disney World.
A Florida court refused Friday to dismiss a lawsuit against the Walt Disney Company brought by the board appointed to oversee Walt Disney World property.
A day after the Walt Disney Company voted unanimously to extend CEO Robert Iger’s contract through 2026, the executive gave an interview dispelling any concerns about seemingly lower theme park attendance.
The Walt Disney Company has no basis for suing Florida’s governor in federal court over actions taken to reform the special district that governed Disney property, according to a new motion filed in the lawsuit between Gov. DeSantis and Disney.
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 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.
On Monday morning, the board of the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District will meet to discuss one thing — Disney’s lawsuit against them.
The Walt Disney Company is going to court against Gov. DeSantis and the state of Florida, as the fight between DeSantis and Disney continues.
Gov. Ron DeSantis’ hand-picked board members told concerned business owners their taxes would be raised to help pay for lawyers during the governor’s ongoing fight with Disney.
Changes could be in the works for Walt Disney World as Gov. Ron DeSantis’ newly appointed board overseeing the theme park’s taxing district is meeting on Wednesday.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced steps he’s taking to reclaim power over Disney’s special district at a news conference Monday at the Reedy Creek Administration Building in Lake Buena Vista.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Disney Cruise Line and Singapore Tourism Board today announced magical cruise vacations to Southeast Asia for the first time, revealed by Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Josh D’Amaro and Singapore’s Minister for Transport and Minister-in-charge of Trade Relations, S. Iswaran.
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.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced his appointment of five members to the new Central Florida Tourism Oversight District, formerly the Reedy Creek District.
Florida House Lawmakers in Tallahassee passed a bill Thursday that will change the governing body that runs Walt Disney World property in the latest chapter of the fight between Florida Gov. DeSantis and Walt Disney World.
The Walt Disney Company topped Wall Street expectations in its first full financial quarter since the return of CEO Robert Iger. Nevertheless, the company is planning a new restructuring effort and 7,000 layoffs.
The Florida Legislature will get Gov. Ron DeSantis’ plan to remake the special taxing district for Walt Disney World in the upcoming legislative session, according to a notice filed in Osceola County.
Labor unions representing thousands of Walt Disney World workers are rallying Wednesday afternoon as they negotiate with the company.
Former Walt Disney Company Chief Executive Bob Iger is returning to lead Disney as Chief Executive Officer. Senior leadership made the announcement this weekend saying Iger succeeds Bob Chapek, who stepped down from his position.
Walt Disney World recently surprised 12 non-profits with a $1 million donation, furthering its mission to help the Central Florida community even more.
On the third and last day of Disney’s D23 Expo, the company not only shared big news from Disney theme parks but from its cruise line.
Disney debuted an exciting lineup of new announcements, new details and future plans for Disney Live Action, Pixar and Walt Disney Animation Studios Friday night at the D23 Expo.
The Walt Disney Company said they plan to share details next month about the upcoming “Princess and the Frog” attraction coming to its theme parks.
The Florida Senate voted Wednesday to eliminate Disney World’s Reedy Creek Improvement District, alongside districts populated by Black Democrats, backing Gov. Ron DeSantis’ proposed redistricting plan.
It’s perhaps one of the last things that guests at Walt Disney World have been waiting to see return: an up-close moment, picture or autograph with Mickey Mouse and other popular characters.
Gov. Ron DeSantis is condemning Disney’s response to Florida’s bill banning discussion of sexual orientation and identity in some classrooms, calling the company “woke” and saying it’s fallen for “phony hysteria” from the corporate media.
Under the master plan, Disney will soon begin developing and building communities across the U.S. that will feature distinctively designed spaces, unique amenities and Disney’s brand of world-renowned service.
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Disney announced the attraction last year saying it would be taking over the Splash Mountain attraction at Walt Disney World and Disneyland.
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– The Walt Disney Company announced Wednesday that Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Park will reopen to guests on April 30. “The day all of us have long been waiting for is almost here,” said Ken Potrock, president of the Disneyland Resort. Magic returns to Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California, as the theme parks plan to reopen April 30, 2021. The hotels of the Disneyland Resort plan to welcome guests once again, with a phased reopening. Use the form below to sign up for the ClickOrlando.com In the Loop: Theme Park Scoops newsletter, sent every Friday morning.
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The decision would affect 5,299 full-time and 8,857 part-time cast members. However, the same could not be said for part-time employees. [RELATED: Nearly 6,700 Disney employees in Florida face layoffs | Disney announces thousands of layoffs as coronavirus pandemic continues]For those under the union and currently full-time, the STCU and Walt Disney Co. agreed that there will be no permanent layoffs. In addition, any cast members represented by the STCU will have priority employment ahead of any new hires. Laid-off part-time employees will also have a contractual right to be recalled to their old jobs until Oct. 1, 2022.
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ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. Disney launched its new system Monday allowing resort guests with tickets to make reservations. The new reservations system is part of the companys phased reopening plan to stick to capacity restrictions prompted by the coronavirus pandemic. Disney guests can only reserve one park per day, due to capacity limitations. She and her husband have a Disney Vlog called Jen and Joe on the go. They booked a Disney resort for late July - but Sperandeo said her theme park reservation experience has been anything but magical. Right now, park reservations are only open to Disney resort guests who already purchased theme park tickets.
For the second year in a row, the agency that provides governmental services to Walt Disney World's property has approved a multi-million dollar spending increase to hire Orange County sheriff's deputies.
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