DISNEY SPRINGS

Get those dancing shoes ready – the Great Irish Hooley is returning to Raglan Road Irish Pub and Restaurant at Disney Springs.

When you think of a Cirque du Soleil show – you are likely to think about the groundbreaking acrobatics, beautiful costumes and some standing ovation choreography.

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.

With the summer season in full swing, Walt Disney World and Cirque du Soleil have announced special ticket prices for “Drawn to Life” at Disney Springs.

This year’s annual Disney Springs Flavors of Florida runs July 1 through August 13, and once again brings to life the tastes, techniques, ingredients and culture of the Sunshine State through deliciously curated menu items at many of the most popular restaurants at Disney Springs.

A St. Cloud man was arrested this week, accused of molesting two minors while at Disney Springs.

A little more than a decade after opening a small ice cream cart in Portland, Oregon, Kim and Tyler Malek have built a small frozen treat empire that stretches from coast to coast.

Corkcicle officially opens new shop at Disney Springs.

Cirque du Soleil announced new additions to the show, including an all-new acrobatic act, aerial artists and a “flying” guitarist.

Looking for something to do in Central Florida without spending a dime? Here's a list of Central Florida freebie attractions where you can leave your wallets at home.

A long-planned flyover from Interstate 4 to the Disney Springs area has been scrapped by Florida transportation officials, News 6 learned Wednesday.

On Monday, Cirque du Soleil announced new additions to the show, including an all-new acrobatic act, aerial artists and a “flying” guitarist.

A Colorado woman made history becoming only the third woman to win the overall title at a runDisney half marathon.

Billy Idol won’t be asking the world to dance on April 22 — just Disney Springs.

After more than two decades in business at Walt Disney World, the Sosa Family Cigar Company has now closed its doors on the west side of Disney Springs.

The Walt Disney Company officially launched the 2022 Disney Ultimate Toy Drive in support of the Marine Toys for Tots Program.

This is a contest you’re going to drool over.

Chefs at Central Florida’s theme parks are known for serving up some fun and interesting food and beverage offerings for guests to try during popular events.

This News 6 Insider contest will be right up your alley.

As Hispanic Heritage Month comes to an end, Disney Springs is continuing to celebrate diversity by highlighting the work of Latino artists on their murals.

Drawn to Life Presented by Cirque du Soleil and Disney announced a new performance schedule for 2023.

Walt Disney World has rolled out special offerings as it celebrates Hispanic and Latin American Heritage Month.

A new duo has come to Disney Springs, bringing the magic of the Drawn to Life show by Cirque Du Soleil while also satisfying people’s hunger by offering a new dining experience with a special offer.

Fans of the Disney Channel films “Zombies,” and “Zombies 2” might want to head to Disney Springs very soon.

A trip to an ice cream parlor already comes with plenty of delicious aromas, but Salt & Straw is looking to take those scents to a new level by offering to top your frozen treat with a spritz of perfume.

A little more than a decade after opening a small ice cream cart in Portland, Oregon, Kim and Tyler Malek have built a small frozen treat empire that stretches from coast to coast.

Looking to go out on a budget? How does free sound? Check out this list of freebie attractions.

The limited-time summer event allows guests to try Florida-inspired food and drinks at more than 30 restaurants and shops at the entertainment complex.

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.

Cirque du Soleil is offering Florida residents discounted tickets on its show “Drawn to Life” at Disney Springs.

'Summer House on the Lake' coming to Disney Springs

Meta Quest Virtual Reality Experience featuring ILMxLAB’s Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge Coming to Disney Springs

Disney Springs has a new sweet spot to mark off your ice cream bucket list.

Salt & Straw announces opening date for Disney Springs shop

We'll bet you never thought the words "Disney" and "cheap" could go in the same sentence. Well, guess again.

Walt Disney World Resort is honoring and celebrating Women’s History Month with the return of its popular ‘Celebrate HER Story’ experiences.

Nathan and Jenn Clark have spent nearly 10 years churning out marshmallows from their business, Wondermade, in Sanford.

Disney Springs announced the opening of a new restaurant in March at the dining and shopping destination.

Walt Disney World Resort is honoring Black History Month with the return of its popular “Celebrate Soulfully” experiences.

Salt & Straw, a Portland, Oregon-based boutique ice parlor, is now looking at a spring opening for its first Central Florida location at Disney Springs.

Systemwide changes are coming soon to the Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority’s LYNX bus service.

The highly anticipated new collaboration from Cirque du Soleil and Disney, Drawn to Life, premiered Thursday night at Disney Springs at Walt Disney World Resort to a full house of enthusiastic fans who demonstrated their appreciation with a lengthy standing ovation.

Walt Disney World is getting closer to the debut of the all-new Cirque du Soleil show “Drawn to Life.”

Walt Disney World this week shared the first details about some of the delicious food and drinks coming this holiday season.

As Walt Disney World continues to celebrate the World’s Most Magical Celebration for its 50th anniversary, things are about to get even more festive for the holiday season.

Walt Disney World opened as the “The Vacation Kingdom of the World” on Oct. 1, 1971, and Walt Disney’s vision to have a world full of resorts, sports, recreation and entertainment is what we’ve inherited today — Disney’s Contemporary Resort.

Disney’s ‘Drawn to Life’ Cirque du Soleil show gets opening date

The NBA Experience at Disney Springs will not reopen in the future, Walt Disney World officials confirmed on Monday.

Fitness-brand Fabletics to open innovative new store at Disney Springs

A Disney Springs event running for the next month aims to feature Florida dishes, cocktails, brews and more, according to the park’s blog.

Salt & Straw, a boutique ice cream chain based out of Portland, Oregon, is set to make a move into Disney Springs.

Disney is combining two summer treats into one.

Walt Disney World is now offering Disney Cruise Line merchandise at Disney Springs.

Disney announced Tuesday it will relax its mask policy to allow guests to remove them while taking photos outdoors.

A man who entered Disney Springs without a temperature check complained about how much he spent on the vacation while being arrested, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

Imagineering was never just a man's club at Disney World.

M&M’s store at Disney Springs (WKMG-TV)The new state-of-the-art location opened next to Splitsville Luxury Lanes and the NBA Experience. “As the premiere shopping, dining and entertainment destination, bringing exceptional experiences to our line-up at Disney Springs is central as we continue to evolve,” said Matt Simon, Vice President, Disney Springs. “Offering the world-famous chocolate combined with the imaginative fun found in the stores, M&M’S at Disney Springs is a perfect addition to our unparalleled mix of offerings.”AdRed and Yellow M&M standing outside M&M’s store at Disney Springs (WKMG-TV)The store is offering exclusive Mickey and Minnie Mouse M&M’s designs and packaging as well as photo-ops with the lovable M&M’s characters outside. AdFull Screen Full Screen 1 / 10 M&M Store at Disney SpringsThe Disney Springs location was originally scheduled to open last year, but the coronavirus pandemic delayed the opening. M&M’s store at Disney Springs (WKMG-TV)The new M&M store is the latest business to have opened at the entertainment and shopping destination in January.

M&M's store at Disney Springs still under constructionORLANDO, Fla – More than a year after it was announced, construction crews are making significant progress on the new M&M’s store coming to Disney Springs. Disney Springs said the store will have a signature chocolate wall, photo-ops with the lovable M&M’s characters and exclusive Mickey and Minnie Mouse M&M’s designs and packaging. Rendering of new M&M’S Orlando store coming to Disney Springs (Disney Parks Blog)The Mars Retail Group currently has six M&M’s locations around the globe including spots in London, Las Vegas and Shanghai. The Disney Springs location was originally scheduled to open last year, but the coronavirus pandemic delayed the opening. Walt Disney World has not announced an opening date for the Disney Springs location.

Gideon’s Bakehouse will hold its grand opening for its Disney Springs location Saturday. Commemorative Limited Edition 11x14 Art Print of our Gargoyle, and Gargoyle T-Shirt (Gideon's Bakehouse)When Gideon’s had its soft opening, the business saw long lines of people wanting to get in. Gideon’s first location opened in 2016 at Central Florida’s original food hall, the East End Market, along Corrine Drive in Orlando. According to the Disney Springs website, the entertainment complex opens at 10 a.m. on Saturday. Steve Lewis, the owner of Gideon’s Bakehouse, spoke with Florida Foodie last year about the expansion into Disney Springs.

ORLANDO, Fla – Disney Springs now has a new place to chow down on some sweet treats. The new business took over the former Pop Gallery, in between Splitsville Luxury Lanes and the AMC DINE-IN Disney Springs 24 theater. Everglazed Donuts at Disney Springs (Copyright 2020 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved.) Peanut Butter Explosion donut from Everglazed Donuts and Cold Brew at Disney Springs (Copyright 2020 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved.) The new shop is open daily at Disney Springs from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Disney officials said the show is a first-ever collaboration between Cirque du Soleil, Walt Disney Animation Studios and Walt Disney Imagineering. Star Wars: Galactic StarcruiserStill under construction near the once former entrance to Disney’s Hollywood Studios is Walt Disney World’s most immersive Star Wars hotel experience. “Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser is a completely new type of experience,” said Ann Morrow Johnson, executive producer for Walt Disney Imagineering. “You’re going to live onboard a star cruiser…and you can get wrapped up in the larger Star Wars story” she described on Disney’s blog. Other exciting additions coming to Walt Disney World this year include:Universal Orlando ResortJurassic World: VelocicoasterUniversal Orlando Resort is set to unleash and all new predator, the Jurassic World: Velocicoaster.

ORLANDO, Fla – The popular cookie bakery Gideon’s Bakehouse is giving its fans and Disney guests an early Christmas gift. The bakehouse said on Tuesday that it will enter a soft opening phase Wednesday at its newest location at Disney Springs. Gideon’s Bakehouse enters soft opening mode on Dec. 23 at 10 a.m. (Gideon's Bakehouse)Gideon’s first location opened in 2016 at Central Florida’s original food hall, the East End Market, along Corrine Drive in Orlando. During the past week, officials have teased foodies of some of the delicious new cookies that will be on the menu at Disney Springs. The soft opening will begin at Disney Springs Wednesday at 10 a.m.Gideon’s said it will have an official grand opening of the new location next year, and is promising to wow fans with new beautifully branded Gideon’s boxes and cups.

Brightline and Walt Disney World Resort announced an agreement Monday to build a train station at Disney Springs. The station would allow “convenient travel” between Walt Disney World and several Brightline planned stations at Orlando International Airport, Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach, a news release said. Brightline officials said that the expansion from West Palm Beach to OIA is on track and should be completed in 2022. “Our mission has always been to connect our guests to the people and places that matter, and Walt Disney World Resort is a tremendous example of this.”Travelers can expect the proposed Disney Springs station to have a ground level lobby, passenger facilities and an upper level train platform. “We’re excited to work with Brightline as they pursue the potential development of a train station at Walt Disney World Resort, a project that would support our local economy and offer a bold, forward-looking transportation solution for our community and guests,” said Jeff Vahle, president of Walt Disney World Resort.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – An 18-year-old man who brought a BB gun to Disney Springs presented a fake badge and claimed to be a Drug Enforcement Administration agent, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said Nathaniel Godfrey Smith showed up at Disney property Friday evening and was stopped when he set off the metal detectors in the security area. Records show the deputy looked on Amazon and found a counterfeit badge identical to the one Smith had and at that point, Smith admitted that he’s not actually a DEA agent. According to the affidavit, a Glock 19 replica BB gun was found in an inner waistband holster after Smith was taken into custody. Smith is facing charges of falsely impersonating an officer, unlawful display of a badge and carrying a concealed weapon.

ORLANDO, Fla – Walt Disney World shared new concept art Tuesday for its new and upcoming Everglazed Donuts and cold brew shop. The Everglazed Donut shop is currently under construction at the old Pop Gallery, in between Splitsville Luxury Lanes and the AMC DINE-IN Disney Springs 24 theater. We’re sharing a first look at a few of the delicious donuts you'll find from Everglazed Donuts opening soon at #DisneySprings. Disney said the business will specialize in hand-crafted donuts, cold brew lattes and coffee cocktails and sweet sandwich bites. pic.twitter.com/AGTp90nuAD — Everglazed Donuts (@everglazed) October 27, 2020An opening date has not been announced yet, but the signage on the outside of the building says “glazing soon.”

ORLANDO, Fla – Paddlefish and Terralina Crafted Italian restaurants at Disney Springs are offering special discounts on food for Florida residents and first responders through the month of October. In correlation with Visit Orlando’s “Magical Dining” month, the restaurants are offering Florida residents a 20% discount off their total bill on weekdays, excluding alcohol. First responders will also receive a special 35% discount off their total check during the month. Both restaurants are also offering a number of special promotions. Terralina Crafted ItalianNational sausage day, Oct. 11: 50% off the rigatoni calabrese or sausage pizza items.

A Reedy Creek representative said the timeline for Grants illness doesnt fall into the accepted CDC guideline of two to 17 days because he started showing symptoms 24 hours after contact with the paramedics. The Reedy Creek communications manager told News 6, We did pull all the EMS reports from June 23 (a week prior to the first person showing symptoms). Reedy Creek paramedics Steven Provost and Brian Astleford were on the June 29 call to Disney Springs and tested positive for the coronavirus four days later. Were on the front lines dealing with COVID everyday, Grant told News 6. They are a lot of employers in Florida simply saying you cant prove you contracted this disease on the job.

Orlando An antique book became the inspiration for a growing bakery business. The Gothic-themed bakery currently sits in less than 300 square feet at Orlandos East End Market. Gideons is getting ready for a major growth spurt that will see it make the jump into Disney Springs, which will make it more accessible to the international audience that shops and dines there. The bakerys owner, Steve Lewis, joins Florida Foodie to talk about this growth for his business. Lewis also talks about some of the changes and new experiences Gideons fans can expect when they stop by his new flagship store at Disney Springs later this year.

In May, the company opened Disney Springs. Walt Disney Worlds Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom are reopening Saturday, while Epcot and Disneys Hollywood Studios will follow four days later. The reopening comes as a huge surge of Floridians have tested positive for the new coronavirus in recent weeks. All of Disney's Orlando parks closed in mid-March in an effort to stop the viruss spread. In May, the company opened Disney Springs, a complex of shops, restaurants and entertainment venues in Lake Buena Vista.

ORLANDO, Fla. The day has finally arrived for Disney fans to once again step foot inside The Most Magical Place on Earth.On Saturday, Walt Disney World opened up two of its four theme parks, Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom. Michelle Quenzel helps run the blog Streaming The Magic, which has spent the past few days inside the reopened parks. At other parks, youre allowed to walk around with a drink in your hand and mask off. Since the park is at a lower capacity, wait times for some popular rides were drastically reduced, according to the Walt Disney World app. MORE: Heres how you can meet your favorite characters during Walt Disney Worlds phased reopeningDisney has been opening its parks back up around the globe for the past two months.

ORLANDO, Fla. Whether you bumper-bowl or regularly play a 300 point game, youll be able to brush up on your bowling skills at Splitsville luxury bowling lanes at Disney Springs starting July 10 at 4 p.m. Bowling lane leaders said on Facebook the alley has taken great measures to engage and serve you safely. From social distancing to QR code & single-use menus to sanitized gaming, weve got your back.Splitsville closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic on March 16. Disney Springs began its phased reopening on May 20 after closing for more than a month to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.

ORLANDO, Fla. Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group is filing for bankruptcy protection as they pause future performances, saying the coronavirus pandemic has caused unthinkable financial strain on the company. The COVID-19 pandemic has hit Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group and the worldwide entertainment industry in an unprecedented way, the company wrote in their announcement. The company says tickets for suspended and rescheduled performances are still valid and are advising ticket holders to keep their passes as they will receive more information soon. As fans wait for shows to resume, the company invites everyone to watch its Cirque Connect specials Friday at 3 p.m. on their website to watch previous performances. To keep up with the latest news on the pandemic, subscribe to News 6s coronavirus newsletter or go to ClickOrlando.com/coronavirus.

Experts note that a rise in deaths could take awhile to show up in the U.S. statistics. Next, doctors will report more flu-like illnesses, and the proportion of people testing positive for the virus will rise. The decline in deaths this spring might well be tied in part to warmer weather as people spend more time outdoors where circulating air disperses the virus. Mokdad noted that deaths are on the rise in the Southern Hemisphere, where it's now winter. This virus is going to have a second wave.

On Wednesday, officials with Walt Disney World said Gideons Bakehouse will be opening a location at Disney Springs later this year. Gideons first location opened in 2016 at Central Floridas original food hall, the East End Market, along Corrine Drive in Orlando. Award-winning Orlando business Gideon's Bakehouse will open its long-anticipated second location later this year at Disney Springs at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Gideons Bakehouse)Gideons Bakehouse gained international recognition for its nearly half-pound, small-batch handmade cookies and cakes. Were passionate, inspired, and ready, said Steve Lewis, owner and creator of Gideons Bakehouse. The new store will be located in The Landing across from Jock Lindseys Hangar Bar at Disney Springs.

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. City Works Eatery & Pour House at Disney Springs announced Friday that it will reopen June 10 amid the coronavirus pandemic. City Works, located next to the NBA Experience, said it will implement a number of safety measures upon reopening. To celebrate its reopening, City Works said it will offer new items as part of its limited menu, including:Queso kip that offers hot chorizo and pepper jack cheese. Smoked cheddar mac, with bacon lardons and smoked cheddar cheese. In addition to the new items, City Works is building a new canopy over its outdoor dining area.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. Disney Springs and Universal Orlandos CityWalk have announced they will be closing their attractions early during the duration of Orange Countys curfew. Disney Springs adjusted its hours Sunday, saying the dining complex will close at 7 p.m. every day until the curfew is lifted. Guests were welcomed back to Disney Springs May 20 under certain capacity and social distancing restrictions. According to its website, Disney Springs will comply with the countys curfew and continue its enhanced health and safety measures. As of Monday, stores at Disney Springs and CityWalk have not been affected as a result of the protests.

ORLANDO, Fla. As major theme parks, including Universal Orlando and Walt Disney World, formulate their plans and procedures to reopen, cases of COVID-19 are still being reported in the state. The Florida Department of Health announced new positive coronavirus cases across the state Saturday as spectators crowd the coast to watch SpaceXs historic launch. The Florida Department of Health reported 927 new people have tested positive for the respiratory illness. With that green light, SeaWorld Orlando, Aquatica and Discovery Cove will open June 11; Disneys Animal Kingdom and Magic Kingdom will open July 11, followed by Epcot and Hollywood Studios on July 15. [READ MORE: Disney, SeaWorld get approval to reopen this summer]News 6 has put together a list of all the major Central Florida attractions that are up and running right now and welcoming guests.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. Union workers employed by Disney World and nearby hotels hosted a drive-through food pantry in Orange County, feeding 500 fellow furloughed employees. After reopening Disney Springs, leaders recently announced plans for Disneys Animal Kingdom and Magic Kingdom to reopen on July 11, with Epcot and Hollywood Studios reopening on July 15. Were all here together.MORE: Walt Disney World waits in line for governors approval to reopenJeremy Haicken is the President of UNITE HERE Local 737, which represents employees with food, beverage and housekeeping at Disney World, as well as workers at nearby hotels. Haicken told News 6 the union recently conducted a survey among its members, asking if employees had received unemployment benefits. Nearly a third of 3,500 respondents told the union responded that they have not received unemployment benefits from the state.

ORLANDO, Fla. – Disney Springs started accepting guests Wednesday for the first time in months as the phased reopening of the shopping and dining district began. On the Walt Disney World website, a COVID-19 liability disclaimer has been posted ahead of the reopening. You must follow all posted instructions while visiting Walt Disney World Resort. By visiting Walt Disney World Resort, you voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19. Walt Disney WorldHere is the full list of businesses opening Wednesday:4 Rivers Cantina Barbacoa Food TruckAnthropologieThe Art Corner by Artistic Talent GroupBasinBlaze Fast-Fire’d PizzaThe BOATHOUSE®Chapel HatsChicken Guy!

ORLANDO, Fla. – It’s been almost two months since Gatorland Orlando closed its doors due to the pandemic. Now with the news of Universal's CityWalk and Disney Springs partially reopening, workers say they are ready to reopen whenever they get the green light. Gatorland Orlando, along with other local attractions like Fun Spot America and Icon Park submitted letters to Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings asking to be included in phase two of the governor's reopening plan. Employees at Gatorland Orlando have safety measures already set up throughout the park-like 6 feet place holders on the ground and signs with new restrictions for guests. To keep up with the latest news on the pandemic, subscribe to News 6′s coronavirus newsletter or go to ClickOrlando.com/coronavirus.

“Star Wars” fans are getting excited about a new release. Disney+ is debuting a new eight-part docuseries called “Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian.”It's a behind-the-scenes look at how the popular “Mandalorian” series was created, including interviews and never-before-seen footage. Executive producer Jon Favreau hosts the series, which debuts May 4, the day fans celebrate all-things "Star Wars." After that, Disney+ will stream new episodes every Friday.

ORLANDO, Fla. – The all new Cirque du Soleil show at Disney Springs is set to debut in a little more than a month and already, tickets are on sale. The new show, which is a collaboration between Cirque du Soleil, Walt Disney Animation Studios and Walt Disney Imagineering, focuses on a girl named Julie who discovers that her Disney animator father left behind an unfinished animation. Drawn to Life debuts at Disney Springs on April 17. “During a number of the acts, classic Disney animation sequences come alive via contemporary projections, complementing the spectacular feats of our acrobats." Performances will take place twice a day, Tuesday through Saturday, at Disney Springs.

ORLANDO, Fla.- – After a crisp start at the parks Sunday morning, temperatures will rebound back into the low 70s. The wind that was gusty at times Saturday will be much lighter Sunday afternoon. Sunshine dominates all day! It will cool down once the sun goes down for fireworks with temperatures falling into the 50s. Rain chances don’t return until the middle of the week.

ORLANDO, Fla – The countdown is on for the opening of the new M&M store at Walt Disney World. Example layout of the new M&M’S experiential stores coming to Disney Springs® (Mars Retail Group)The store is taking over the former Fit2Run and Curl store locations. The chocolate shop is one of several new offerings that will open on Disney Springs’ west side. The company said the location at the Florida mall will soon close to relocate to Walt Disney World. Outdoor façade of new M&M’S experiential store coming to Disney Springs®.

ORLANDO, Fla. – The Orlando Magic reveled the City Edition uniforms on Thursday. Aaron Gordon, Nikola Vucevic, Jonathan Issac, Khem Birch, and Terrence Ross sported the new silver and orange uniforms at the NBA Experience at Disney Springs. The Magic are 4-7 on the year. Vucevic leads the team in points with 17.8 a game. Orlando’s next game is against the San Antonio Spurs at the Amway Center.

A Cirque du Soleil La Nouba performer at Disney Springs was injured on Oct. 20 after falling during an aerial rehearsal, according to Reedy Creek Fire Department. The call for service at Cirque Du Soleil came in at 10:15 p.m. on Oct. 20. "Safety is our number one priority at Cirque du Soleil. The performer’s condition is unknown and is still receiving medical care, according to Cirque du Soleil. In June 2013, a Las Vegas Cirque du Soleil performer died after a fall from 94 feet in front of an audience during a performance of the show "Ka," the Wall Street Journal reported.

DISNEY SPRINGS, Fla. – Firefighters and emergency service providers working for Reedy Creek Improvement District, protested a stalled contract negotiations Sunday by picketing at the Disney Springs reopening. "The new parking garage built for Disney Springs by the Reedy Creek government cost much more than treating their employees fairly," said Tim Stromsnes, president of the Reedy Creek Firefighters Association. Stromsnes heads the labor association representing the firefighters, paramedics, dispatchers, and fire inspectors who provide fire protection and emergency medical services for all Disney owned properties, including the parks and resorts. "If the Disney owned government does not want to work with us, they can impose the contract they want on us with no repercussions from actual voters." Disney World controls around 17,000 votes on its own, well over the 50 percent threshold to win any election.

ORLANDO, Fla. – A landmark Disney restaurant is making big changes. Fulton's Crab House in Disney Springs is now shut down for renovations, which according to Disney's website, will last the next six months. The big overhaul means that more than 200 workers are being laid off, according to the website. The popular seafood restaurant is expected to reopen in November with an outdoor waterfront bar and rooftop lounge.

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – A couple getting married at Disney Springs had quite the surprise during their wedding photo shoot! On Wednesday, members of the Orange County Sheriff's Department mounted patrol happened upon a wedding at Disney Springs. We got married today at Disney and had our reception at the House of Blues in Disney Springs, and they helped make my special day even more amazing. The Sheriff's Department posted the photo to its Facebook page, wishing the couple from Blackwood, New Jersey "Happy trails!" (function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if (d.getElementById(id)) return; js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id; js.src = "//connect.facebook.net/en_US/sdk.js#xfbml=1&version=v2.3"; fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs);}(document, 'script', 'facebook-jssdk'));

ORLANDO, Fla. – Disney announced Monday that new "Star Wars" experiences will open Dec. 1 at Hollywood Studios, but the park is no longer offering "Star Wars" Weekends. In a post on the Disney Parks Blog, the entertainment giant said, "'Star Wars' Launch Bay will take guests into the "Star Wars" saga and the upcoming film, "Star Wars: The Force Awakens," with special exhibits and peeks behind-the-scenes, special merchandise and opportunities to encounter Chewbacca and Darth Vader." Three other "Star Wars" experiences will also be offered in early December, according to the blog. Construction will begin next year on Disney's "Star Wars"-themed land, preventing the park from offering "Star Wars" Weekends, according to the park, which added that with the new offerings guests will be "able to step into the "Star Wars" saga every time they visit Disney's Hollywood Studios. [RELATED: 'Toy Story' land coming to Disney World, update on 'Avatar' land]Watch News 6 and stay with ClickOrlando.com for more on this story.

ORLANDO, Fla. – Disney held a ceremony Tuesday to mark the official name change of Downtown Disney to Disney Springs. Earlier this week, an Indiana Jones-themed bar, Jock Lindsey's Hangar Bar, opened its doors. The new Morimoto Asia restaurant opens Wednesday and will feature a menu designed by Iron Chef Mashaharu Morimoto. The Disney Springs project is expected to be finished next year. When it is complete, officials say it will be double the size of Downtown Disney.

ORLANDO, Fla. – Disney officials announced on Tuesday that DisneyQuest at Downtown Disney will be closing in 2016. DisneyQuest will close to make room for the new attraction, "The NBA Experience at Walt Disney World Resort," at the new Disney Springs, officials tell Local 6. [MORE: Local 6 Theme World | POLL: What's your favorite theme park? | PICS: Celebrities visit theme parks ]DisneyQuest is described as an indoor interactive theme park at the Downtown Disney area. Disney Springs, the largest expansion in Downtown Disney history, is set for completion in 2016 and will grow to about 150 shopping, dining and entertainment venues.

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Disney fans will have to wait a little bit longer to enjoy all the new road improvements being made at Downtown Disney. According to the Orlando Sentinel, the improvements which were originally expected to wrap up in late 2016, are now projected to finish in mid-2017. The new projects include additional ramps onto Epcot Center Drive from Buena Vista Dive and a new parking garage. Disney tells the Sentinel that delays in removing an onsite building took longer than expected.

ORLANDO, Fla. – One of the most impressive and well-known shows in Central Florida just got more affordable. We're talking about Cirque du Soleil's La Nouba at Downtown Disney. The company says that Florida Residents can get 35 percent off tickets for shows between July 31 and August 25. That means tickets will be about $65 for adults, and $46 for kids ages 3 to 9. To buy tickets to La Nouba, click here.