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If you’re planning to sail on a Disney Cruise out of Port Canaveral, you’re more than likely making a stop at Disney’s private island in the Bahamas, Castaway Cay.

Disney Imagineers dropped a few new details about the planned reimagining of the Splash Mountain ride at Disney’s Magic Kingdom.

Walt Disney World is getting ready for its annual EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival, which is set to run for the next five months.

Disney announced that Splash Mountain will be turned into a Princess & The Frog-themed ride called Tiana's Bayou Adventure by 2024. While the shift in...

Two teenagers bonded over high school Model United Nations. A decade later, one is in self-exile. The other waits for her and their other friends to return to the Hong Kong they once knew.

Disney's newest cruise ship sets sail at a time of transition and recovery for the cruise industry, which was battered by the pandemic.

A Baltimore man was arrested last month after dressing like a Disney cast member and moving a statue replica of the R2-D2 droid from the Star Wars franchise, according to arrest records from the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

The Walt Disney Company Board of Directors unanimously voted to extend CEO Bob Chapek’s contract by three years on Tuesday.

Wynn Resorts (WYNN) and Disney (DIS) shares are getting a lift Tuesday on news that China is loosening its quarantine requirements for overseas travelers.

Disney has dropped the teaser trailer for "Hocus Pocus 2."

Brightline will no longer have a station at Disney Springs as part of its 320-milehigher-speed passenger train service stretching from Miami to Orlando to Tampa Bay, railway officials said in a statement.

Disney releases trailer for ‘Hocus Pocus 2’ File photo. (Marvin Samuel Tolentino Pineda/Getty Images)Just in time for Halloween, the Sanderson sisters are returning. Nearly 30 years after the original movie debuted, Disney+ announced “Hocus Pocus 2″ would be released on September 30 on its streaming platform. The trailer released Tuesday features new teenagers holding a Halloween ritual to reignite the Black Flame Candle, summoning the trio once again. Tony Hale joined the cast for “Hocus Pocus 2″.

Disney announced today that the Brightline rail station project that was planned to open at Disney Springs, has now been cancelled. The Brightline high-speed rail station was originally set to connect guests from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to Disney Springs. “As many people who are involved in this project are aware, the new route configuration does not support a Disney Springs station and as a result, we don’t anticipate being part of this project,” Maehrer said. The route originally was designed to bypass Orlando and go straight to Walt Disney World from Orlando Internationally Airport (MCO) before following I-4 to Tampa. Due to this change in plans from Brightline, Disney has pulled the plug on the new project that was originally slated to be complete in 2026.

Despite Central Florida’s booming population, a billion-dollar development proposed for an Orlando community is facing backlash.

An American Airlines flight from North Carolina to Florida was halted after a potential odor was reported, according to the airline.

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Gov. Ron DeSantis is holding a news conference in Tampa.

Video: Walt Disney World opens new resort vacation club Something magical happened this week at Walt Disney World. (WFTV)ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Something magical happened this week at Walt Disney World. READ: Here’s what has happened so far with Disney’s Orlando relocationCentral Florida’s biggest attraction celebrated the opening of a new resort vacation club. Expand Autoplay Image 1 of 11 Walt Disney World opens new resort vacation clubDisney Vacation Club Resort Studios offers 200 new rooms. “The storyline we have going through with the live action from Mary Poppins – there’s just a lot of hidden elements guests can find as they go through,” said Shawn Moore, design manager with Walt Disney World.

You likely know John Morgan from billboards across Florida or from his commercials featuring the popular tagline "For The People."

At 468 days in space, Buzz Lightyear has spent the longest time ever in space on a single mission.

Walt Disney World to redesign Magnolia Golf Course over the summerORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Disney’s Magnolia Golf Course will undergo an extensive redesign over the summer. Walt Disney World announced Magnolia will reopen later this year after all 18 greens are enhanced and holes 14 through 17 are reconfigured. Disney officials said this project will be the “most extensive redesign ever” for the golf course. Expand Autoplay Image 1 of 9 Walt Disney World to redesign Magnolia Golf Course over the summerThe work to revamp Magnolia is part of the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World Resort. WATCH: Disney’s newest cruise ship, the Disney Wish, arrives at Port Canaveral“We’ve assembled an incredible team that is devoted to creating the best possible experience for our guests from around the globe who travel here for a championship-caliber golf vacation,” said Bruce Gerlander, general manager of Arnold Palmer Golf Management, which operates the Walt Disney World golf courses.

The NFL must choose between offers for Sunday Ticket as streamers wait for a decision.

According to published media reports, Disney sent a letter to employees Friday, saying it would offer the benefit for family planning for any worker who cannot access abortive care where they live.

The hand clapping, foot stompin’ show, the Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue has officially returned to Walt Disney World.

Central Florida’s theme parks are gearing up for some big crowds and events just in time for the 4th of July holiday.

Arnold Palmer Golf Management will be giving Disney’s Magnolia Golf Course a makeover and providing course refurbishments this summer.

World travelers should get ready for a holiday like no other at Walt Disney World.

Any one of these three headwinds would have been enough to make a dent in stocks. But all three at once?

We don’t talk about Bruno, but very soon, everyone at Walt Disney World will be talking about Mirabel.

COVID-19 continues to flood across Central Florida, but even a recent tsunami of virus-related event cancellations hasn't halted this month's rebound of area arts and...

Walt Disney World cast members arrived at the Magic Kingdom bright and early for International Yoga Day.

Beyond the moral debate over state abortion bans or restrictions, critics say there is an economic argument against them amid a short supply of workers.

Thousands of Disney workers traded their character costumes for yoga pants Tuesday morning — planking, doing the downward dog and folding into lotus poses at sunrise.

After months of anticipation, Disney Cruise Line’s newest ship has arrived in Port Canaveral.

PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. — A piece of Disney magic pulled into Port Canaveral on Monday morning. The cruise line’s newest ship, the Disney Wish, arrived just after 5 a.m. READ: New Disney Cruise Line ship Disney Wish to celebrate homecoming in Port Canaveral on MondayThere has been a ton of anticipation for the ship’s arrival. Disney Wish arrives at Port Canaveral (WFTV.com News Staff)WATCH: Disney Cruise Line unveils newest ship, the Disney WishThe ship is packed full of one-of-a-kind entertainment and industry firsts, including the AquaMouse — the very first Disney attraction at sea. PHOTOS: New Disney Cruise Line ship Disney Wish to celebrate homecoming in Port Canaveral on MondayExpand Autoplay Image 1 of 13 New Disney Cruise Line ship Disney Wish to celebrate homecoming in Port Canaveral on MondayClick here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, click here to download the WFTV Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.

Pixar's Lightyear disappoints at the box office

The new Disney documentary "Beyond Infinity" showcases the back story of the loveable astronaut known for falling with style: Buzz Lightyear.

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd announced the arrests of 12 men accused of soliciting children online for sex, including a Disney employee and a man who rode his bike 10 miles in an attempt to meet a child.

Malaysia’s film censors say it was Disney’s decision to ax the animated film “Lightyear” from the country’s cinemas after refusing to cut scenes promoting homosexuality.

Two people were injured and a dog was killed in a crash outside a Publix Wednesday morning, according to the Daytona Beach Shores Department of Public Safety.

Check out this week's Sonic Prep Player of the Week featuring Ryan Peluso of Winter Park High School.

At the height of the COVID pandemic, food pantries helped so many families make ends meet.

"Lightyear" is the fifth film in Pixar's Toy Story franchise. Chris Evans voices the lead character, legendary space ranger Buzz Lightyear.

Disney delays moving 2,000 employee jobs from California to Florida to 2026. The entertainment company originally said in July 2021 that they planned to move 2,000 employees to Orlando to take advantage of over $570 million in tax breaks by the end of 2022. AdvertisementThe relocations of these employees was going to be a part of the completion of the company’s new campus in the community of Lake Nona. The decision comes off the heels of a public dispute between the company and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis over the state’s Parental Rights in Education Law, being dubbed publicly as the ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Bill.

The Brevard County Sheriff's Office has identified the elderly couple who were found dead in a ditch in an unincorporated part of Rockledge after they were reported missing by a family member Wednesday.

A man was hospitalized Thursday morning following a shooting in Orange County, according to the sheriff’s office.

Walt Disney World Imagineers continue to reach major milestones on TRON Lightcycle/Run, the highly-anticipated new attraction.

Idina Menzel to Host Special ‘Harmonious’ Livestream from EPCOT on Disney+ June 21

Father's Day is coming up on Sunday and Walt Disney World is putting out a series of special treats for dads to enjoy across its parks and resorts, according to the Disney Parks Blog.

If you’re spending Father’s Day at Disney, the House of Mouse has rolled out a series of delicious treats just for dad. From big plates...

If you’re spending Father’s Day at Disney, the House of Mouse has rolled out a series of delicious treats just for dad. From big plates...

The Orlando mayor’s ex-wife died after a battle with an aggressive brain tumor, the mayor said Thursday.

Leu Gardens in Orlando is offering a scavenger hunt for all ages during June and July.

Disney is pushing its plans to move employees to Lake Nona to 2026. The company announced the new date this week, citing delays in construction...

Following reports last year that The Walt Disney Company plans to move at least 2,000 workers from California to Florida, the company announced the plans would be delayed.

Video: Disney confirms plans to build campus in Lake Nona, relocate 2K jobs here (Christy Turner, WFTV.com)ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Disney said construction on its Lake Nona campus won’t be complete until 2026, two years later than expected, according to reports. About 2,000 jobs are slated to move from California to Orlando’s Lake Nona community. The Disney campus will be home to imagineers and other professionals, and the jobs will pay on average $120,000 annually. “Therefore, where possible, we are aligning the relocation period with the campus completion.”READ: Disney confirms plans to build campus in Lake Nona, relocate 2K jobs hereTavistock Development Company is in charge of construction on the Lake Nona campus. Channel 9 reported this week that the president of Tavistock said by building in Lake Nona, Disney will become part of the smart city where cutting-edge ideas turn into realities.

Over a dozen companies handed out applications and even did on-the-spot interviews, including Seminole County Public Schools Transportation Services.

Checking out every Disney park in the world is a dream for super fans. Disney is now offering a vacation that allows people to do just that, along with some other iconic sites and luxury accommodations along the way.

The movie, which chronicles the adventures of space cadet Buzz Lightyear, is slated to be released June 16.

RunDisney has officially shared the themes for the 2023 Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend.

Walt Disney World is preparing to welcome guests back to the big blue world of “Finding Nemo.”

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is preparing to welcome guests back to the award-winning and luxurious dining experience, Victoria & Albert’s.

Peter Rice, then-chairman and chief executive officer of Fox Networks Group Inc., speaks at the Milken Institute Global Conference in Beverly Hills, California, May 3, 2017. Disney has abruptly fired Peter Rice, its most senior television content executive, a source told CNBC Thursday. Dana Walden, who also made the transition from Fox to Disney, will take over his duties. — CNBC's Julia Boorstin contributed to this report. Please check back for updates.

Park hopping and transportation at the sprawling Walt Disney World resort was already a pain in the ass before the pandemic shut down many transit...

The Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue is getting ready to reopen at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground and to stir up excitement, the company is previewing the menu.

Walt Disney World has announced its Minnie Van transportation service will be returning.

The man who deemed the recent fight between Disney and Florida politicians “like a really ugly middle school ugly middle school break up” sat down to talk with Florida’s Fourth Estate hosts Ginger Gadsden and Matt Austin about the Reedy Creek Improvement District debacle.

The fully updated, 25-minute stage show incorporates live performers and puppets, along with many favorite production numbers from the original show.

By the time that Taika Waititi's untitled Star Wars film hits theaters in 2023, it will have been four years since the franchise has been on the big screen.

Greene made the questionable claim in a long video uploaded on May 29. The overwhelming majroity of Americans consider themselves to be straight.

VIDEO: Special Olympics USA Games athletes get Super Bowl-style treatment Special Olympics USA Games athletes get Super Bowl-style treatmentORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Athletes participating in the Special Olympics USA Games this weekend are getting the Super Bowl treatment ahead of the event. ESPN and the Walt Disney World Resort are featuring several Special Olympics athletes in a national commercial airing on ESPN and social media sites this week that is a spinoff of Disney’s popular “I’m Going to Disney World” Super Bowl campaign. READ: Team Florida Special Olympics Gymnastics team invited to practice with Cirque Du Soleil performersWe can’t wait to welcome our athletes to the Most Magical Place on Earth - Walt Disney World. Posted by Special Olympics USA Games on Tuesday, May 31, 2022READ: Join 9 Family Connection and Volunteer for the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games! READ: Thousands of athletes to attend Special Olympics USA Games in Central FloridaVideo: Team Florida Special Olympics Gymnastics team invited to practice with Cirque Du Soleil performers Since last November, the Cirque Du Soleil in Disney Springs has showcased nightly productions of their new “Drawn to Life” show.

In their frenzy to protect Donald Trump’s “free speech” rights to spread falsehoods on social media, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Republicans appear to have misunderstood — or flat-out ignored — the First Amendment.

Disney cruise passengers were in shock when the weather near Castaway Cay produced a waterspout Sunday.

Bob Iger, the former Disney chief, has already invested his own money in GoPuff and Funko.

Netflix's fall from grace has ended the first act of the streaming wars. Act two will determine whether the industry can right itself.

The American FootGolf League is hosting its U.S. Open this year at Walt Disney World.

We paid for a two-night "voyage" at the Disney World hotel in a standard cabin for adults. Here's what's included, from delicious food to our room.

Marvel Comics just announced two new "Star Wars: The High Republic" series arriving in October and November 2022.

9 things to do this weekend (WFTV.com News Staff)ORLANDO, Fla. — Are you looking for something to do this weekend? Florida’s disaster-preparedness tax holiday will begin Saturday and last through June 10. READ: Florida’s hurricane tax free holiday starts May 28See a list of items here. The Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind ride will open at Walt Disney World’s EPCOT on Friday. SEE: Take a look inside Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic RewindVIDEO: Take a look at Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, EPCOT’s newest thrill ride Take a look at Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, EPCOT’s newest thrill rideYou can catch Paul McCartney live at Camping World Stadium this weekend.

"Obi-Wan Kenobi" starring Ewan McGregor premieres its first two episodes today on Disney Plus today (May 27).

Disney shares food lineup for H2O Glow After Hours event

EPCOT 'Eat to the Beat' concert series (Walt Disney World)ORLANDO, Fla. — Disney has released its lineup for EPCOT’s Eat to the Beat concert series. You can catch the performances nightly during the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival from July 14 to Nov. 14. Big-name bands and singers will perform Friday to Monday nights. Local artists will perform from Tuesday to Thursday. ©2022 Cox Media Group

Fans of the long-awaited attraction, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, will soon get to experience it when it opens at EPCOT.

Tumble monkeys and aerial acts returning to Disney’s ‘Festival of the Lion King.’

A woman reported $40,000 was fraudulently charged to her American Express card through her Apple watch that she lost on a ride at Epcot, according to a report from the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

>> Read more trending newsIn 2017, Disney XD released the first animated sequel, “Big Hero 6: The Series.” The animated television show ran three seasons until February, 2021. Disney had announced on Twitter in 2020 that they were working on “Baymax!” along with three other animated series. JUST ANNOUNCED: Disney Animation’s first-ever original animated series on #DisneyPlus: Baymax!, Zootopia+, and Tiana are coming in 2022, and Moana, the series, in 2023. pic.twitter.com/KTiAsjj4MB — Disney Animation (@DisneyAnimation) December 11, 2020Scott Adsit, the original voice actor for the 2014 animated film “Big Hero 6″ will return for the series. #DisneyBundle pic.twitter.com/8tVnwp0bmN — Disney+ (@disneyplus) May 20, 2022The 2014 animated film “Big Hero 6″ was loosely based on a Marvel comic. It won an Academy Award in 2015 for best animated feature film.

Items in the auction include vehicles from several different park rides. The most expensive is the Autopia car, which is going for $36,000.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Disney is continuing to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World Resort with a new art display and Disney Store location. READ: New MagicBand+ launching this summer at Disney, ‘Hey Disney!’ voice assistant also coming soonThe new art display will be at the top of the Hollywood Plaza garage on International Drive, near Sand Lake Road and Interstate 4. The large wraparound display will showcase Disney characters including Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse. Could we turn this into a dynamic art display bigger than anything we’ve ever done before?’”Inside the building will be a new Walt Disney World Store, which combines merchandise, ticket sales and the first-ever interactive Disney Vacation Club Virtual Discovery Station, officials said. WATCH: Here’s what’s happened so far with Disney’s Orlando relocationOfficials said the location will give visitors to Central Florida a convenient way to purchase commemorative souvenirs, park tickets and to explore Disney Vacation Club membership.

Out of all the gay-themed variety shows at this Fringe, The Gay ’90s Musical is certainly one of them. Three men and three women dressed...

Our picks of the best things to do and see this week. Wednesday, May 18: Aly & AJ Multi-platinum indie pop siblings Aly & AJ...

The law was carefully crafted to match prior laws restricting protests at residences. It was also supported by many Senate Democrats.

Exactly the kind of silly, sloppy, and seriously Fringey spoof you can count on once a year.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Walt Disney World guests who made wishes by tossing coins into Cinderella’s Wishing Well and other fountains across the resort contributed to a recent $30,000 donation to Give Kids the World Village. Disney officials said coins found in theme park waterways and fountains are periodically collected and used as donations. The most recent donation benefits Give Kids the World Village, which provides a place for wish kids and families to laugh, play and create priceless memories together away from hospital visits and medical procedures. READ: Get an early look inside Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, EPCOT’s newest thrill rideExpand Autoplay Image 1 of 16 BatKid The boy, who has a serious heart condition, and his family are staying at the Give Kids The World Village for the week. On Thursday, his superhero dreams came true with a whole lot of help from the Orlando community.

A special edition of “Avatar” hits theaters in September with remastered picture and sound!

Jake and Neyteri’s family flourishes as danger lurks in this awe-inspiring teaser for December’s first “Avatar” sequel

The Club thinks Disney is a buy, as shares trade in the red following its second-quarter earnings release the prior evening.