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Microsoft's planned $68.7 billion acquisition of gaming company Activision Blizzard is just the latest signal of how CEO Satya Nadella aims to dominate the metaverse.

The limited-edition popcorn buckets, shaped like the character Figment, were created for Disney World's 2022 Festival of the Arts at Epcot.

Disney's "Encanto" warns us that "we don't talk about Bruno" — but they never said anything about TikTok.

According to Disney officials, thousands of local bees swarm to the display, which is only part of a larger effort made by the company to help declining bee populations by providing pollinator-friendly gardens across its property.

EPCOT will soon embrace its role as a window to distant lands and their cultures with its annual International Festival of the Arts.

A new COVID-19 vaccine requirement is now in effect on Disney cruises that requires all guests 5 years and older to be vaccinated in order to set sail.

Walt Disney World announced the artists that are set to perform at the Garden Rocks Concert Series.

Get ready to escape from the everyday stress and take a break in a haven of relaxation.

ORLANDO, Fla. — With the new year underway, Walt Disney World is offering a new ticket option for Florida residents. The new Disney Weekday Magic Ticket will allow Florida residents to purchase a two-day ticket for $149 (plus tax) with entry to one theme park per day. READ: Toddler goes viral after seeing ‘twin’ in Disney’s ‘Encanto’The tickets will be available starting Tuesday and proof of Florida residency is required. To learn more, including information on three-day and four-day Disney Weekday Magic tickets, click here. Photos: Walt Disney World MarathonExpand Autoplay Image 1 of 65 WDW Marathon WeekendClick 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.

A reboot of Alien vs. Predator, one of the most profitable transmedia sci-fi crossovers ever, might just be the next big film that Disney is looking for.

A new Disney weekday ticket offer for Florida residents is going on sale this week.

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — (AP) — A 33-year-old aspiring Olympian from Denver set a Walt Disney World marathon weekend record, sweeping all four races in consecutive days. She also won the 5K, 10K and half marathon to complete the "Dopey Challenge," which is a combined 48.6 miles. “I feel amazing,” Charboneau, who suffered an injury while training for the Boston Marathon, told the Orlando Sentinel. It's the first time a runner has topped all four races in the Disney event's 29-year history, the Sentinel reported. The marathon weekend races feature courses that wind through Disney’s four theme parks.

A 33-year-old aspiring Olympian has set a Walt Disney World marathon weekend record, sweeping all four races in Florida.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Disney fans from all over the world showed up in Orlando this weekend proving they can go the distance! Thousands of runners and even more spectators descended on the theme park for this year’s Walt Disney World Marathon. This year’s race was extra special as the theme park celebrates 50 years in Central Florida. She won the 5K dressed as Elsa from Frozen, then won the 10K as Bing Bong from Inside Out. Read: Police investigate after man found dead inside Orlando home that caught fire“It was so hard, I’m not even going to lie, I had to work for it.

Walt Disney World is getting ready to kick off its 2022 International Festival of the Arts at EPCOT.

Disney generated $1.17 billion at the domestic box office in 2021, the most of any studio in the industry.

A patent for a “Virtual World Simulator” promising to create more interactive magic throughout Walt Disney World was approved last month, according to a report from the LA Times.

Toddler finds "twin" in Disney's "Encanto" File photo: Opening night fan event for Disney's "Encanto" at El Capitan Theatre on November 23, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Michael Tullberg/Getty Images) (Michael Tullberg/Getty Images)NEW YORK — A little boy has gotten a lot of attention online after he apparently found his twin in a Disney movie. He just kept staring at the screen and looking back at us and smiling,” Kaheisha Brooks told WABC. For me, it did make me feel a little bit emotional to think that my son was able to see this and have this experience,” Keith Brooks told WABC. The family appeared on Good Morning America, where they were surprised with a free three-night trip to Walt Disney World.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — A popular new ride at EPCOT is switching to a conventional standby line beginning next week. >>> STREAM CHANNEL 9 EYEWITNESS NEWS LIVE <<<Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, located within the expanded France pavilion at EPCOT, will switch begin utilizing a traditional standby queue beginning Monday, Disney announced Thursday. Since the ride opened on Oct. 1 to ring in Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary, it has utilized a virtual queue for guests. Guests can still purchase access to the Lightning Lane. READ: Squeak peek: Disney World prepares to open Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure at EpcotBased on the hit film “Ratatouille,” Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure shrinks guests down to the size of Chef Remy for a 4-D culinary adventure.

When Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure moves to a traditional standby queue, Walt Disney World will have no attractions using a virtual queue system.

Disney acquired the copyright to Winnie-the-Pooh books and its characters in 1961.

Two worlds, Disney and France, collide in the Met’s magnificent “Inspiring Walt Disney” exhibit.

"The Book of Boba Fett" on Disney Plus jumps into the Star Wars bounty hunter's backstory at light speed in episode 1.

Walt Disney World is preparing to welcome back thousands of runners for its popular marathon weekend.

Two popular attractions located at Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort are set to go into monthslong refurbishments this week.

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Guests can once again splash around in Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park. READ: Here’s when some Walt Disney World tours will returnThe company re-opened the park on Sunday, after crews closed it about two years ago for refurbishment. PHOTOS: Disney welcomes baby white rhino to Animal KingdomThey can also buy some new menu items as part of Disney’s 50th anniversary. Photos: Disney reopens Typhoon Lagoon Water Park after nearly 2 years of refurbishmentsExpand Autoplay Image 1 of 9 Disney reopens Typhoon Lagoon Water Park Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon reopened on a sunny day Jan. 2, 2022, during the 50th anniversary celebration of Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The water park offers thrilling water attractions and tropical family fun for guests of all ages to enjoy.

If you're staying in on New Year's Eve, you can tune in and watch fireworks from Disney World being livestreamed online.

JetBlue is canceling almost 1,300 flights over the next two weeks.

Disney's latest live-action spinoff series from the "Star Wars" universe hit the ether today (Dec. 29), with the first episode of the limited series focusing on arguably the galaxy's most notorious mercenary, Boba Fett.

BAY LAKE, Fla. — Typhoon Lagoon will reopen in January, the Walt Disney World Resort announced Tuesday. The park’s reopening on Jan. 2 will mark the return of favorite attractions and the debut of new menu items and other commemorative culinary features, Disney said. Disney also said the park’s surf program will restart. READ: Here’s when some Walt Disney World tours will returnGuests can learn to surf or book private surfing events. Take a look at the new offerings below:Photos: New treats coming to Disney’s Typhoon LagoonExpand Autoplay Image 1 of 19 Typhoon Lagoon (Walt Disney World)To learn more about the park, click here.

Walt Disney World is ready to welcome guests back to the surf and sand at Typhoon Lagoon water park.

Central Florida’s world-class theme parks are set to open some new attractions and experiences in the new year.

“Spider-Man: No Way Home” continues to set records, becoming the first movie in the pandemic era to top $1 billion globally at the box office. Only 2018′s “Avengers: Infinity War” and 2019′s “Avengers: Endgame” were faster, topping $1 billion globally in 11 and five days, respectively. The movie was also the world’s highest-grossing film this year, topping China’s local-language war film “The Battle at Lake Changjin,” which pulled in $902 million globally, Variety reported. “Spider-Man: No Way Home” set the new mark without playing in China, which is currently the world’s largest moviegoing market, according to the website. >> Box office smash: ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ pulls in $253MAfter 10 days, “Spider-Man: No Way Home” topped $467 million at the domestic box office, Variety reported.

Things to do in Central Florida next year (WFTV.com News Staff)ORLANDO, Fla. — More than 25 new experiences will open in Central Florida next year, including a new theme park, a unique hotel experience and new dining experiences. Here’s a list of things to look forward to in 2022, according to Visit Orlando. The Tuscan-inspired, 126-room ette Hotel Orlando opens spring 2022 near Disney World. Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort opened a 14-story, 349-room hotel tower, Walt Disney World Swan Reserve, in fall 2021. The Milkhouse, located in the Milk District in downtown Orlando, opened in late-2021.

Walt Disney World <a href="https://twitter.com/DisneyParks/status/1473398142775218182" target="_blank">announced </a>on Tuesday that its All-Star Sports Resort is set to reopen to guests on March 31.

Guests flying into Central Florida to visit Walt Disney World will soon have a new themed bus service option available.

Disney will do away with its complimentary Magical Shuttle service at the end of the year. The free shuttle from the airport for resort guests...

Here’s when some Walt Disney World tours will return (Walt Disney World Resort)BAY LAKE, Fla. — A few fan-favorite tours are returning to Walt Disney World next year. Disney announced that the following tours are available for booking and are returning beginning Feb. 6. READ: Disney welcomes baby white rhino to Animal KingdomAccording to Disney Parks, advance bookings are highly recommended for all tours. !’: Disney World president gets early ride on Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic RewindExpand Autoplay Image 1 of 4 Here’s when some Walt Disney World tours will return Disney’s Keys to the Kingdom offers An in-depth, 5-hour look at the most iconic theme park at Walt Disney World Resort. (Walt Disney World Resort)Click 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.

YouTube Disney Blackout FILE - This Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2017, file photo shows the YouTube TV logo at the YouTube Space LA in Los Angeles. On Sunday, Dec. 19, 2021, YouTube TV began restoring access to Disney content after a dispute between the companies led to an interruption of service over the weekend. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon, File) (Reed Saxon)NEW YORK — (AP) — YouTube TV began restoring access to Disney content after a dispute between the companies led to an interruption of service over the weekend. During the outage, viewers lost access to all live Disney content including recordings they had saved to their libraries. YouTube had wanted Disney to charge the company the same rate to carry its content that it charged other TV providers of similar size.

YouTube TV began restoring access to Disney content after a dispute between the companies led to an interruption of service.

Walt Disney World announced on Thursday night that parking trams will be rolling back into theme park parking lots very soon.

ORLANDO, Fla. — YouTube users who use the YouTube streaming service will not be able to see WFTV, ABC or ESPN stations due to a dispute between Disney and YouTube. Disney’s contract with YouTube TV expired Friday and the companies have not reached an agreement. WFTV is not involved in any of the negotiations that have or will be held. Viewers can still watch WFTV on all of our streaming platforms including live on the website at www.wftv.com. ©2021 Cox Media GroupClick 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.

Halle Berry believes Hollywood’s next big act is former Disney star-turned fashion icon Zendaya. Berry, who is a trailblazer in her own right, praised the […]

The financial dispute between the media giants over carriage fees has led to the first major blackout for the Google-owned YouTube TV, one of the nation’s largest Internet pay-TV services, before the start of college football's bowl season.

Media executives anonymously predicted 2022's industry-shifting events, including Bob Iger coming back as Disney CEO and Shari Redstone selling ViacomCBS.

Baby white rhino Animal Kingdom has welcomed a baby white rhino to the family. Last month, a white rhino was born at Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World. !’: Disney World president gets early ride on Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic RewindThe calf marks the third white rhino born at Animal Kingdom in the past 13 months, and 13th white rhino born at Walt Disney World Resort, which helps in the conservation of the near-threatened species. See photos of the baby rhino in our gallery below:Expand Autoplay Image 1 of 7 Baby white rhino Animal Kingdom has welcomed a baby white rhino to the family. (Walt Disney World/Walt Disney World)“Rhinos in the wild are hunted for their horns, and their populations continue to dwindle,” Disney said in a news release.

Walt Disney World shared new photos Friday of its newest white rhino born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — While the winter holiday season is still in full swing, Walt Disney World Resorts wants you to think of spring. Disney announced this week that its popular spring festival, EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival, will return in 2022. Expand Autoplay Image 1 of 8 International Flower & Garden Festival returns to EPCOT for 2022 Disney announced this week that its popular spring festival, EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival, will return in 2022. (Walt Disney World Resort)Guests can also sample a festival-exclusive menu at several outdoor kitchens throughout the World Showcase. More information about the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival can be found here.

Expecting: Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt and Chris Pratt are expecting their second child together, according to a report. (Rich Polk/Getty Images for Disney)Chris Pratt and Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt are expecting their second child, People reported. Chris Pratt also has a 9-year-old son with his ex-wife, Anna Faris. The exciting news comes shortly after Chris Pratt honored his wife Schwarzenegger Pratt on her 32nd birthday with a social media tribute. “You’re beautiful, tough as nails, reasonable, deeply thoughtful, extraordinarily smart, you’re a complete boss, eternally driven and you communicate like no other,” Chris Pratt added.

If there is one thing for certain, it’s that this year’s holiday season has way more options for movies to see in theaters than in 2020.

BROWARD COUNTY, Fla. — A new gateway to Disney fun is coming to the state. On Tuesday, the Broward County Commission, alongside Disney Cruise Line President Thomas Mazloum and Captain Minnie Mouse announced a new agreement naming Port Everglades as Disney’s second year-round home port. READ: Disney Cruise Line to require children ages 5 and up to be vaccinated for COVID-19In addition, the agreement provides one ship to be docked at Port Everglades year-round beginning next fall and joined by a second seasonal ship in 2025. “Disney is a big name that will bring big business to Broward County,” said Broward County Mayor Michael Udine. “We welcome everyone under the sun, and Disney Cruise Line is an excellent fit for our inclusive, family friendly destination.”READ: Disney Cruise Line unveils newest ship, the Disney WishClick 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.

"Hawkeye" episode five finally reveals the identity of the Tracksuit Mafia's boss and that character is connected to someone close to the main heroes.

With supposed documents on SeaWorld’s Project Penguin leaking in recent days, we now have an understanding of the next steps in Orlando’s very own coaster...

Horticulture teams at Walt Disney World have their hands full ahead of the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival.

It’s only a matter of time before guests visiting EPCOT will get to experience the intergalactic wonders of the all-new attraction, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind.

As subscriptions to Netflix, HBO Max and other apps displace box-office income, it’s changing how everyone in Hollywood gets paid.

The company is hoping to fill a variety of part-time and full-time positions, including culinary, housekeeping, custodial and transportation roles.

We worked out a trade live during our special.

For the first time ever, guests at Disney theme parks can see Santa depicted by Black cast members.

We don’t really know what to expect from the Alien TV show currently in development at Hulu, but we’ve got more than a couple of ideas that we’d like to see.

Steven Spielberg's acclaimed 'West Side Story' remake won't screen in several Gulf nations after Disney reportedly refused to make censors' edits.

Start Your New Year with Inspiring Art, Food and Entertainment at Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Arts.

Film Review Encanto This image released by Disney shows Mirabel, voiced by Stephanie Beatriz, in a scene from the animated film "Encanto." “Encanto,” “Ghostbusters: Afterlife” and “House of Gucci” repeated in the top three spots, according to studio estimates on Sunday. Disney's "Encanto," an animated tale with original music from Lin-Manuel Miranda, earned $12.7 million to take the top spot, down 53% from its opening last weekend. “Ghostbusters: Afterlife” took second place in its third weekend with $10.4 million, pushing it just past the $100 million threshold. In other notable showings, Warner Bros.’ brought “Dune” back to IMAX screens this weekend.

Leftovers were on the menu for moviegoers in North America this weekend.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Something at Walt Disney World that you see before you even enter the theme parks is set to return. READ: Orlando mayor dedicates Friday as Walt Disney World DayDisney announced this week its park trams are returning to the theme parks’ parking lots for the first time in nearly a year and-a-half. The trams take guests from the parking lot to the front of the parks. READ: New Cirque du Soleil show ‘Drawn to Life’ takes flight at Disney SpringsThe trams will return to Magic Kingdom later this month, Disney said. They will return to the other three parks – Animal Kingdom, Epcot and Hollywood Studios – sometime next year.

With tourism continuing to bounce back in Central Florida, local leaders remain hopeful for a full economic recovery.

Walt Disney World announced on Thursday night that parking trams will be rolling back into theme park parking lots very soon.

Friday, December 3, 2021 | The series finale of “Money Heist” on Netflix

Mick Ayres has performed at Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort for 22 years. On Nov. 3, that career came to an abrupt end when he got a phone call terminating his contract, he said.

Susan Arnold, who has been a board member for 14 years, will succeed Bob Iger at the end of the year.

"For days I've told you we were waiting for the other shoe to drop and it just hit today," the "Mad Money" host said.

Susan Arnold is taking over as Chairman of the Board, the company announced Wednesday.

Orange County and the city of Orlando honored Walt Disney World for its efforts in the Central Florida community on Friday.

Best Buy reaching its $90 breakout level would be an excellent buying opportunity, says Inside Edge Capital Management founder Todd Gordon.

<i>Captain America</i> star <a href="https://twitter.com/chrisevans?lang=en" target="_blank">Chris Evans</a> was in Florida over the Thanksgiving holiday to spend some time with family at Walt Disney World.

Our discipline — which is what we rely on to keep us level headed and unemotional — dictates that we step in and add to our position.

Thanksgiving weekend moviegoing was still far from the feast it normally is, but Disney’s “Encanto” and the Lady Gaga-led “House of Gucci” both gave a lift to two genres that have been particularly battered by the pandemic: family movies and adult dramas.

Over Thanksgiving, domestic moviegoers spent around $142 million on tickets for movies like "Encanto," "House of Gucci" and "Ghostbusters: Afterlife."

Disney on Broadway Walt Disney World has announced its “jaw-dropping” lineup of performers as part of its Disney on Broadway concert series at EPCOT. (Walt Disney World)ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Walt Disney World has announced its “jaw-dropping” lineup of performers as part of its Disney on Broadway concert series at EPCOT. The concert series will take part during the International Festival of the Arts, which runs from Jan. 14-Feb. 21. READ: 2 new shows including Broadway-style ‘Little Mermaid’ to debut on Disney Wish cruise next summerThe Broadway stars will perform favorite songs from more than 25 years of award-winning Disney on Broadway stage productions, Disney said. The shows will take place at America Gardens Theatre and are included with theme park admission.

Disney's "Encanto" has been largely praised by critics for its animation style, diversity and "spellbinding" songs.

Walt Disney Imagineering shared an update Wednesday on the construction of the all-new cruise ship, the <a href="https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2021/04/29/disney-wish-cruise-line-gives-first-look-at-new-ship/" target="_blank">Disney Wish</a>.

Box office analysts are optimistic that more families will head to movie theaters this Thanksgiving since some kids have received Covid vaccinations.

The alleged conduct occurred at Walt Disney Magnet School in Chicago last week.

There are numerous ways to put some holiday pep in your step across Central Florida. Here are nine things to do in Central Florida to help get you in the holiday spirit:>>> STREAM CHANNEL 9 EYEWITNESS NEWS LIVE <<<Santa Workshop Experience at ICON ParkVisit Old St. Nick at ICON Park. READ: SeaWorld’s Christmas Celebration starts next weekUniversal’s Holiday TourUniversal’s Holiday Tour is back at Universal Orlando Resort. READ: Your guide to holiday events in Central FloridaWinter on the AvenueThe holiday season is getting underway in Winter Park. READ: Interactive holiday display ‘Dazzling Nights’ returns to Leu GardensExpand Autoplay Image 1 of 11 “Dazzling Nights” returns to Leu Gardens The interactive holiday display known as “Dazzling Nights” opens Friday at Harry P. Leu Gardens in Orlando.

Deputies are searching for a 16-year-old girl who was last seen Saturday night, according to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office.

Rain chances will still be around Sunday, but we will also see more breaks in the cloud cover when compared to Saturday.

Month after coming out with one of the most sweeping vaccine mandates in Florida, Disney now says the penalties for not complying are on pause.

Two male juveniles were taken into custody by the Winter Garden Police Department on Saturday following an incident where they were shooting at another, police said.

Disney Cruise Line officials shared details about two of the new shows that will debut aboard the all-new ship, the Disney Wish.

Walt Disney World said Wednesday that its newest Hartmann’s mountain zebra foal received the name Zarina.

The starcruiser’s captain and crewmembers were released on Wednesday.

Disney Cruise Line announced Wednesday they will be requiring all guests age 5 and up to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Walt Disney World has now shared the menus that will be featured at more than a dozen holiday kitchens at the EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays.

Disney and Marvel’s “Eternals” fell 61% in its second weekend in theaters, but it’s still hanging on to first place ahead of newcomers like “Clifford the Big Red Dog.”.

The controversial topic of vaccine mandates will be front and center in Tallahassee this week.

The lockdown has been lifted at Cypress Creek High School after investigators did not locate any weapons, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Office.

Troopers are on scene of a crash involving a dump truck versus a train bridge on State Road 40 near US 41 in Dunnellon.

Walt Disney World announced in July its plans to relocate 2,000 of its employees from California to Lake Nona and two realtors in Central Florida say some Disney employees are already moving to the Sunshine State.

Walt Disney World on Tuesday announced the full list of celebrity narrators who will participate in this year’s EPCOT Candlelight Processional.