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Walt Disney World announced the reopening dates for two of its popular family experiences at the Magic Kingdom.

Canoe Races of the World, also known as C.R.O.W., is a beloved annual Cast Member event at Walt Disney World

Celebrate You: A look at the exclusive Disney party for long-time cast members

I'm a lifetime annual passholder who's spent a lot of time in the Florida theme parks, and I've noticed the mistakes people make on Disney vacations.

The Speakeasy Sirens, an Orlando-based theatre troupe specializing in cosplay burlesque productions, is setting up for a Friday-the-13th “Vampires v. Monster Hunters” performance at The Geek Easy in Winter Park.

Walt Disney Imagineering shared video showing the first high-speed test run of the anticipated new attraction, TRON Lightcycle Run.

While the company touted its gains to investors, it did not say anything about the dismantling of the special district that governs Walt Disney World.

Here's your first look at merchandise coming to Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind.

In total, Disney World teams collected more than $30,000 for Give Kids the World Village.

As Walt Disney World welcomes guests to its 50th anniversary celebration, the company continues to give back to the Central Florida community.

Walt Disney World is preparing to open its highly anticipated new attraction, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind.

Walt Disney World shared new renderings of the new experiences and locations coming to EPCOT.

VIDEO: First Reedy Creek lawsuit against DeSantis filed, but some question its strength First Reedy Creek lawsuit against DeSantis filed, but some question its strengthORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — As expected, it didn’t take long for the first lawsuit to be filed against the Florida state government over its handling of Disney World’s special tax district, Reedy Creek. The case, titled Foronda v. DeSantis, challenges the grounds that the governor and his allies used to order the dissolution of Reedy Creek in June 2023. They also say DeSantis violated Florida’s Taxpayer Bill of Rights by dumping Reedy Creek’s bond debt on property owners’ laps, potentially sending their payments up by 25% once the Reedy Creek law takes effect, as Tax Collector Scott Randolph suggested. However, the spokesman repeated a prior statement that the governor had a plan to ensure taxpayers weren’t negatively impacted by the status of Reedy Creek. Sanchez’ lawsuit is expected to be one of several.

Three Central Florida residents are suing the state of Florida over the recent law to dissolve the special district that governs Walt Disney World property.

Walt Disney World has implemented virtual queues for some of its other popular attractions, including Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure and Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance.

I played roles like Winnie the Pooh, King Louie, and Chip 'n' Dale at the Florida theme parks, and people are always curious about my Disney job.

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

A Maitland attorney specializing in local government issues said the law stripping Disney of its special governing powers will not hold up in court.

Disney and Make-a-Wish celebrate anniversary of World Wish Day.

VIDEO: In fashion: Dapper Day outings return to Disney World this weekend In fashion: Dapper Day outings return to Disney World this weekendLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — The most magical place on Earth is going to look even more refined this weekend. Dapper Day outings return Saturday and Sunday for another sophisticated good time. “It’s all about being at the park and showing off your own unique sense of style,” said Chloé Ferreira, Dapper Day producer. Ferreira said Dapper Day has already expanded Dapper Day outings in Southern California to include non-Disney sites such as museums, and the company looks to do the same in Central Florida. Florida lawmakers vote to strip Disney’s self-government The Florida House of Representatives has voted to strip Walt Disney World of its special designation.

Disney rolls out spooky Halloween treats, shares first look at fall merchandise

The separately ticketed event is scheduled to begin Aug. 12 and run through Halloween night at Disney’s Magic Kingdom theme park.

The all-new Connections Café & Eatery has officially opened at EPCOT.

Walt Disney World is now offering a special ticket deal at its water parks for Florida residents.

The Board of Supervisors for Reedy Creek will meet for the first time since the state legislature voted to strip Disney of its self-governing power.

From the gourmet meals and missions to the VIP perks and room with a droid, here's what the galactic experience was like — and why we'd do it again.

I've gone to Disney World for over 30 years, staying at many hotels on the property. Here are my top picks for families on a budget and adults.

Orange and Osceola counties could take on a massive debt held by Disney if Gov. Ron DeSantis signs a bill revoking Disney World's special regulatory status.

ORLANDO, Fla. — A first of its kind clinic in Central Florida is helping diagnose what doctors consider an ‘invisible disability’ at birth, impacting as many as one in 20 children. Fetal Alcohol Syndrome occurs when a woman drinks too much during pregnancy, and it can lead to lifelong cognitive and behavioral issues. Only 9 Investigates went inside the new clinic and learned, oftentimes, those issues don’t become obvious until years after a child is born. In an office off Gore Street near downtown Orlando, a simple conversation about stars is helping 5-year-old Dayton Dodson’s family identify strengths and weaknesses in his speech. So we explored the family history a little bit further, and found out that there was fetal alcohol exposure,” Dodson said.

OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. — The Split Oak Forest currently offers 1,700 acres of tranquility, but it may not be that way for long. The Central Florida Expressway Authority wants to extend Osceola Parkway more than a mile across the southwest corner of the forest. In Tallahassee on Wednesday, the Florida Communities Trust Governing Board decided that the Osceola Parkway could, in fact, go through the forest. In December 2019, Orange County approved an $800 million toll road to go through the forest. Officials with the environmental group Friends of Split Oak said they will sue forwhat was not only promised, but was also decided on by voters.

OVEIDO, Fla. — The City of Oviedo has grown leaps and bounds in the last decade, adding nearly 10,000 residents. Ingrid Bryant has lived in Oviedo since 1959 and said the once quiet farming town has outgrown its current capacity. Oviedo Mayor Megan Sladek said the plan focuses future development in three core areas of the city: Oviedo on the park, the water tower district, and the area around the Oviedo mall. City leaders said even a 10% reduction would cut down on the congestion. More information about the City of Oviedo comprehensive plan can be found here.

Many Republican leaders are threatening to punish companies, alleging that these firms should be more supportive of a social conservative agenda.

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

Gov. Ron DeSantis expanded a special legislative session to consider eliminating a decades-old governing district set up for Disney World.

Disney World has dropped all mask mandates, according to its website on Tuesday.

Florida's Republican governor, Ron DeSantis, has asked lawmakers to consider a bill that would halt Disney World's exemptions to state regulations that were established more than 50 years ago.

News 6 political expert Jim Clark weighs in on a special session in Florida that could do away with the Reedy Creek District at Disney World.

Walt Disney World has brought back its traditional character meet-and-greets to the theme parks and resort hotels.

When guests take a ride on EPCOT’s new attraction, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, they will come face-to-face with the antagonist, Eson.

BAY LAKE, Fla. — A family-run ice cream company known for its “innovative and taste-provoking” flavors will be opening in Disney Springs at the end of the month. Salt & Straw is bringing its small-batch ice cream to Disney World after the successful opening at Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California. READ: ‘We had to revitalize it’: Iconic swan boats will return to Lake Eola after updates to dockThe first 100 customers will receive a free scoop of ice cream on opening day. There will be a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new scoop shop on opening day. To learn more about the ice cream shop, click here.

Salt & Straw announces opening date for Disney Springs shop

Walt Disney World is preparing to celebrate Earth Day at its Animal Kingdom theme park.

RunDisney has shared the first look at the themes for its upcoming 2023 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend.

Walt Disney World is planning to bring over 1,300 units to Central Florida with a new affordable housing development near its theme parks.

The resort is currently celebrating its 50th anniversary celebration, and now is the perfect time to celebrate the season and upcoming Easter holiday. If you plan on visiting, we have uncovered a number of fun activities for families to experience while out exploring the theme parks and nearby resort hotels.

Walt Disney World announced the opening date for the long-awaited “Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind” with a video posted on the Disney Parks blog.

Some think you can only spend half a day at Animal Kingdom, but as a travel planner, I know there's plenty to do. Here's what we did and what it cost.

Disney says it’s also bringing back the Eat to the Beat Concert Series, featuring well-known musical acts and local bands.

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.

Walt Disney World released a new photo earlier this week that shows a piece of the queue for the all-new attraction, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind.

We were visiting the Orlando theme parks multiple times a month, so we decided to build our new home just minutes away from Magic Kingdom.

The musical dinner show Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue is set to reopen to guests at Walt Disney World on June 23, the company announced Tuesday.

The first cultural representatives will come from Germany, Norway, Italy, France, the United Kingdom and Canada starting in August.

Disney Cruise Line’s newest ship, the Disney Wish, is promising to be one of the company’s most magical ships ever built.

Walt Disney World has announced its Minnie Van transportation service will be returning to the resort this summer.

Walt Disney World has announced the dates and ticket information for Typhoon Lagoon’s H2O Glow After Hours event.

Don't make the same mistakes I did. Whether it's your first time or it's been a while, here's what you should know about visiting Universal Orlando.

The nighttime event H2O Glow Nights at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon will be returning soon, Disney announced Wednesday.

Disney Vacation Club plans to develop new villas at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort.

Disney’s Boardwalk Resort will be getting some new enhancements and offerings in the future, Disney announced Friday.

According to travel app Hopper, the average price of a domestic round-trip ticket has surged 26% over the last year to $290.

It may be a while before Walt Disney World receives its promised Mary Poppins attraction at EPCOT.

Walt Disney World continues to make progress on its highly-anticipated new attraction, Tron Lightcycle Run.

The café is currently under construction at the site of the former Electric Umbrella restaurant location.

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

OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. — Like creatures of habit, every morning around 8 a.m. at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, the family troop of gorillas wakes up, climbs over the hill and comes in for breakfast. One of the last members of the family to the table is Gino. And for some guests, he’s the main attraction. The western lowland gorilla is the face of the Gorilla Species Survival Program. With his family troop, he’s fathered 14 offspring.

Rain gear, comfortable shoes, and a portable phone charger are essential for a trip to the theme parks, but extra snacks are a waste of luggage space.

The purple street signs directed drivers to Disney World's theme parks, resorts, and more. They were first introduced in the 1990s.

The limited-edition popcorn bucket, shaped like the character Figment, was created for Epcot's 2022 International Festival of the Arts.

Florida law bars employers from requiring vaccinations, though Disney says 90% of its workers are already inoculated.

Florida law bars employers from requiring vaccinations, though Disney says 90% of its workers are already inoculated.

Disney World's 50-year employees Guests stroll along Main Street at the Magic Kingdom theme park at Walt Disney World Monday, Aug. 30, 2021, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux) (John Raoux/AP)ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Disney addresses reports and social media blogs about ending the vaccine mandates at their Florida properties. In October, Disney announced unionized employees must be fully vaccinated by Oct. 22. Read: Disney cast members protest company’s vaccine mandateRecent legislation signed by Gov. The legislation will also prevent employers from firing workers over COVID-19 vaccination mandates and allow parents to decide whether to vaccinate their children.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — If you’re at Walt Disney World this weekend, don’t be surprised if you see people trading in their touristy best for slacks, suspenders, dresses and bowties. Dapper Day outings officially return to Disney World this weekend, celebrating its 10th year. Dapper Days takes place Saturday at Epcot, and at Magic Kingdom on Sunday. Click here to make a reservation. READ: Coronavirus: Disneyland’s Dapper Dans bring songs to fans at homeClick 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.

The Walt Disney Co. returned to a quarterly profit as it once again got a bump from reopened parks. Disney has closed or limited capacity at its theme parks during the pandemic, weighing on revenue. The company ended its fiscal year with 118.1 million Disney+ subscribers, up 60% from the previous year but less than analysts' forecast of 126.2 million. It expects 230 to 260 million subscribers by 2024, and some analysts have warned that growth is lagging and Disney could miss that target. The company has about 179 million total streaming subscribers including Disney+, ESPN+ and Hulu, and Disney says its streaming business is its top priority as cord-cutting reduces the viewing universe for traditional TV networks.

The Mr. Toad peanut-butter dome cake is for Disney World's 50th-anniversary celebration, and it kinda deserves the hate it's getting from fans online.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Temperatures will be slightly cooler Saturday morning and into the afternoon as well. Daytime highs are expected to reach the mid-to-upper 80s on Saturday. Read: Your guide to Orlando Come Out With Pride 2021Most of Central Florida will see mainly dry skies on Saturday. Read: Doctors use smell training exercises to help some COVID-19 patients recover their lost sensesAreas of Southern Brevard and Osceola counties will have the best chances of afternoon showers and storms. Read: Disney World at 50, and the city that rose around itChief meteorologist Tom TerryClick here to download the WFTV weather app for live updates to your phone, and click here to stream weather coverage on the WFTV now app.

From limited-edition merchandise and treats to homages to the past, Walt Disney World is going all out for its big 50th celebration at the parks.

A 23-year-old TikToker filmed the incident and told Insider that the man went about his day after climbing the Disney World landmark.

From riding Pirates of the Caribbean and Living With the Land to exploring Epcot and Galaxy's Edge, here's what I like to do at Disney every month.

A report from the Orange County Sheriff's Office says the man was found using the stolen iPad at Disney World's Hollywood Studios in June.

The surf is always up in Waco, Texas, thanks to an artificial wave so good it's attracting top professionals and casual riders. It's a sign of just how far the technology of wave making has come.

Disney World was not the happiest place on earth over the weekend.

With the new Disney Genie+ service - which replaces the free FastPass service - customers will need to pay extra if they want to skip lines.

That’s while Mississippi is facing a record number of people hospitalized with the virus — 1,633 on Tuesday, according to the state Department of Health. More than 250 people were waiting in Mississippi emergency rooms for beds Wednesday morning, according to health officials. State Health Officer Dr. Thomas Dobbs said that is one reason why healthcare workers have left. The order also includes businesses such as retail shops, grocery stores and laundries, Shelby County Health Department spokeswoman Joan Carr said. Last spring, Disney World officials started allowing visitors to go without masks in outdoor common areas.

(AP Photo/Susan Walsh) (Susan Walsh)LOS ANGELES -- The Los Angeles City Council voted unanimously Wednesday to require city workers to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they have a medical or religious exemption. “We are the largest employer in the City of Los Angeles and we need to set an example,” Martinez said. Last spring, Disney World officials started allowing visitors to go without masks in outdoor common areas. ___ANCHORAGE, Alaska — The intensive care unit system in Alaska’s largest city is near capacity, amid a rise in COVID-19 cases during what is typically a busy season for hospitals. Figures reported Tuesday by the state health department showed six available adult ICU beds in Anchorage and 35 available adult non-ICU beds.

In his memoir “Work in Progress,” former Disney CEO Michel Eisner credits his wife, Jane Eisner, for coming up with the idea. At the dinner, Jane Eisner asked Rutan and Yeager what they could possibly to do next, to which Rutan said, “I’m going to Disneyland.”Jane Eisner told Michael Eisner that the phrase would make a great marketing campaign. At the end of that month, Super Bowl XXI was set to be played at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. When Simms was awarded MVP, he looked into the camera and said, “I’m going to Disney World.”In fact, he said it six times -- three for Disneyland and three for Disney World. Since that day in January 1987, the ad has been featured as part of sporting events more than 50 times, with Tom Brady holding the record, having uttered the line publicly after four different Super Bowl wins.

The NBA Experience at Disney Springs closed due to the coronavirus pandemic. Given the room to think about reopening the space, it appears that both...

Florida man threatened to blow up homes of Disney World execs Steven Jordan, 31, used social media to make threats including to blow up the homes of Disney executives with C-4 and a hand grenade, investigators said. (Pinellas County Sheriff's Office/Pinellas County Sheriff's Office)PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — A Florida man used social media to make threats including to blow up the homes of Disney executives with C-4 and a hand grenade, investigators said. A couple of the tweets were threats directed toward Walt Disney World. “@Disney or we will blow up all of your execs houses with C4,” one tweet read. Detectives Arrest Man for Threats Made Against Walt Disney World: https://t.co/lsU3iO3iv2 pic.twitter.com/Sx30acNz8C — Pinellas SO (@SheriffPinellas) August 13, 2021©2021 Cox Media Group

No charges have been filed against the dog's owner at the time of writing, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Office.

Masks will be required at all indoor county facilities in Miami-Dade County, and all of Orange County's 4,200 non-unionized county employees must be fully vaccinated by end September.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — More entertainment is heading back to Walt Disney World, the resort announced this week. Four favorites are expected to return soon:READ: Disney World resorts back to pre-pandemic employment, executive saysStarting Aug. 1, The Wonderful World of Animation will again light up the night at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Disney shows returning (wftv.com/Walt Disney World)On Aug. 15, Beauty and the Beast -- Live on Stage returns to the Theater of the Stars on Sunset Boulevard at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Disney shows returning Four popular shows are returning to Walt Disney World this summer (wftv.com/Walt Disney World)READ: Disney World announces Summer Fun Ticket for Florida residentsDisney also announced that this summer would be the last time to catch two nighttime fireworks shows. Disney shows returning (wftv.com/Walt Disney World)READ: Disney confirms plans to build campus in Lake Nona, relocate 2K jobs hereExpand Autoplay Image 1 of 8 Disney’s Polynesian Village resort and Citricos Restaurant re-openings On Tuesday, Walt Disney World celebrated the reopening of some of their resorts that have been closed for more than a year.

The animatronic will be featured at Disney World's Hall of Presidents attraction in Magic Kingdom. It will also speak during the show.

Disney just announced a special summer offer for Floridians. Walt Disney World released a Summer Fun Ticket promotion offer for Florida residents valid until Sept....

Now she has become the first African American winner in the 96-year history of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. The only previous Black winner was also the only champ from outside the United States: Jody-Anne Maxwell of Jamaica in 1998. Zaila has described spelling as a side hobby, although she routinely practiced for seven hours a day. Zaila twirled and leaped with excitement after spelling the winning word “murraya,” a genus of tropical Asiatic and Australian trees. In 2019, Scripps' word list was no match for the deep and talented field, and the bee ended in an eight-way tie.

Spelling Bee Zaila Avant-garde, 14, from Harvey, Louisiana reacts after correctly spelling a word during the finals of the 2021 Scripps National Spelling Bee at Disney World Thursday, July 8, 2021, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux) (John Raoux)LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — (AP) — Whether dribbling a basketball or identifying obscure Latin or Greek roots, Zaila Avant-garde doesn't show much stress. The 14-year-old from Harvey, Louisiana, breezed to the championship at the Scripps National Spelling Bee on Thursday night, becoming the first African American winner and only the second Black champion in the bee's 96-year history. Zaila has described spelling as a side hobby, although she routinely practiced for seven hours a day. Zaila twirled and leaped with excitement after spelling the winning word, “murraya,” a genus of tropical Asiatic and Australian trees. Both Zaila and Chaitra are coached by Cole Shafer-Ray, a 20-year-old Yale student who was the 2015 Scripps runner-up.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Scattered thunderstorms will move through Central Florida on Tuesday afternoon. There’s a 50% chance of showers, with the rain starting in some areas around lunchtime. READ: Central Florida’s ‘most highly trained’ first responders working to save lives in SurfsideSpotty showers will continue in through the evening hours. Tuesday’s high is 89. READ: Viral video captures Disney World gorillas vexed by snake intruderMeteorologist Brian Shields said it’s going to get a little wetter over the next couple of days.