Three years in the making, the backpack features the Gideon’s Guardian, a mystical gargoyle symbolically “having your back with supreme levels of mystical protection.⁣“

A family from North Carolina is preparing to file a lawsuit against the Crowne Plaza in Lake Buena Vista, nearly a year after their young daughter drowned in one of the hotel’s pools.

Employees of Paddlefish at Disney Springs had trash bags put over their heads when a man robbed the restaurant last month, according to a newly-released 911 call.

Disney’s domestic theme parks have raised prices for tickets and annual passes, with Walt Disney World’s peak one-day ticket surpassing $200 for the first time in its 54-year history.

Disney and Make-A-Wish have teamed up for more than 45 years. Florida drivers can purchase the specialty license plate at any Florida DMV or local county tax collector’s office.

Check out highlights from some games in Volusia, Orange and Lake counties.

Orange County sheriff's officials say a man robbed a Disney Springs restaurant, but no one was hurt.

One week after two children were killed in a Minnesota church, survivors of mass shootings from across the country gathered in Orlando to share their stories and call for action.

The biggest Disney fan event of the year delivered a mix of nostalgia, live performances and exciting news about attractions around the world.

Meet Jacob. He's part of the cleaning staff at Wyndham Orlando Resort Bonnet Creek, and he got his job through InnClusivity, a nonprofit that helps adults with special needs find their place in the hospitality industry.

From panels to showcases, there will be much to experience for hundreds of Disney fans, with a line-up especially geared toward Millennials.

For one day only, fans can witness all kinds of wacky backyard-type games for ESPN8: The Ocho at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.

Bourbon Steak is part of Mina’s group of restaurants located in major cities, including New York, Washington, D.C., Miami, and Nashville. The Central Florida location adds to this prestigious lineup.

For the first time in nearly 10 years, Magic Kingdom guests will be able to cap off a magical day at the park with a regular nighttime parade.

A single-day ticket to Disney’s Magic Kingdom now ranges from $139 to $199, depending on the day. Universal’s upcoming Epic Universe, which officially opens May 22, sits in the same price bracket.

Cruella de Vil wanted to turn Dalmatian puppies into fur coats.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis holds a news conference in Fort Pierce.

A Las Vegas-based restaurant company, The MINA Group, revealed in a news release that its restaurant Bourbon Steak will be opening at the resort in mid-summer.

The domain name is already pretty strange, though its connection to Disney might be even weirder.

He may not have quite the towering presence just yet, but a new giraffe is already turning heads at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.

For the first time in years, guests looking to beat the Florida heat will be able to choose between Disney’s Blizzard Beach or Typhoon Lagoon this summer.

A 72-year-old man was arrested after being accused of inappropriately touching two children in the lazy river at an Orange County resort, an arrest affidavit shows.

LEVEL 99, a New England-based entertainment venue, will take over the space of the now-closed NBA Experience at Disney Springs.

The plaintiff claims that Disney’s DAS policies violate the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) by imposing discriminatory eligibility criteria and requiring unnecessary public disclosure of sensitive medical information..

Space Mountain is celebrating the 50-year anniversary of its opening date.

Walt Disney World annual passholders can now save up to 40% on rooms when booking most nights in June and July and 35% through May.

An Orange County frozen treat shop known for giving people with disabilities their first job experience is being forced to sell.

A former Disney worker has been arrested based on a complaint that says he hacked into servers at Walt Disney World in order to manipulate computer menus.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom is full of incredible experiences, but it’s also part of a conservation effort taking place thousands of miles from Central Florida.

New prices for annual passes were unveiled Wednesday on the Walt Disney World website, with costs going up between $30 and $100, depending on the pass.

The Walt Disney Co. is tapping Morgan Stanley executive James Gorman to serve as its next chairman, beginning early next year.

With Hurricane Helene past Central Florida, participants in the PGA Family Golf Championship look forward to a fun weekend at Disney's Palm Course.

For artist Nicole Salgar, art is life and she's been passionate about it ever since she was young.

Disney Aspire, a tuition program credited by many cast members as a reason why they began working for Disney in the first place, has cut off new applications to its master’s degree programs and plans to institute funding caps before year’s end.

Volunteers at Walt Disney World sifted through thousands of school supplies as part of the company's annual back-to-school drive supporting A Gift For Teaching.

At the time, O’Steen was walking along Main Street, and the park “was packed and extremely busy,” the lawsuit reads.

At D23 Expo this past weekend, Disney unveiled its biggest expansion to the Magic Kingdom yet, with a Frontierland expansion themed around the franchise “Cars” and a land dedicated to Disney’s villains.

The fall season is one of the best times to visit Walt Disney World

Disney fans can decorate their home like fall time at the Magic Kingdom.

Disney fans can begin planning their holiday travels as Walt Disney World releases the dates of its Christmas park events throughout the park.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge has a new guest!

With the official start of summer, thousands of kids are on vacation, which means many are hitting the pool or the beaches.

New Disney Fort Wilderness cabins will open to guests starting July 1.

The U.S. Census Bureau released its population data for 2023, revealing the Florida cities and towns with the smallest populations.

Images of Baymax, Peter Pan, and Dumbo will soon take to the skies and dazzle onlookers at Walt Disney World.

Florida. Gov. Ron DeSantis has canceled a planned news conference in Clearwater Wednesday because of the weather.

The ride at Magic Kingdom which is based off the 2009 movie “The Princess and the Frog” is set to open June 28.

Rare baby addax marks first such male calf born at resort.

This species of antelope is rare and critically endangered.

Celebrate the beloved franchise's biggest day of the year with a galactic appetite.

On a comfortably cool April morning, cast members boarded canoes to take part in Walt Disney World’s oldest cast tradition.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom is home to roughly 2,000 animals representing 300 species. And all of them need special care.

Disney has revealed a first look of the installation of “Smellephants on Parade," a search-and-sniff experience at the Magic Kingdom.

Ever wonder what recycled glass can do? At Walt Disney World's Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground, it's definitely reusable.

Taking place April 18 - April 21, runDisney’s Springtime Surprise Weekend draws inspiration from Disney films such as “Peter Pan,” “Up,” “The Lion King,” and “Lilo & Stitch.”

Disney updated its Disability Accessibility Services (DAS) program. The new changes will go into effect May 20 at Walt Disney World and on June 18 at Disneyland in California.

Star Tours Flight 1401 is off to new destinations.

It’s going to be a New Orleans medley of music coming from Tiana’s Bayou Adventure starting this summer.

New and updated wraps to feature fan-favorite characters and stories.

Four new experiences coming to parks, Disney Springs

A new multi-day deal allows Florida residents to go to Walt Disney World for $59 a day, and use the tickets through September.

The domain name is pretty strange, though a search for the owner on Whois reveals that it’s owned by ABC — a subsidiary of Disney.

All-you-care-to-enjoy restaurant for breakfast and dinner to reopen April 10

Ahsoka Tano, Cassian Andor, Din Djarin, and Grogu may soon be part of your next Starspeeder flight

Easter-themed egg exhibits and treats are available through April 1

A complaint states that on Oct. 5, 2023, the doctor, her husband and her mother-in-law all decided to eat at Raglan Road in the Disney Springs shopping center.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference Thursday morning in Lake Buena Vista to mark one year since he signed a bill to abolish Disney’s special taxing district in Orange and Osceola counties.

Walt Disney World is highlighting women trailblazers with a Women’s History Month menu.

As Walt Disney World prepares to kick off its 2024 Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend, the park is already preparing for a popular fall multi-day race event.

Two-month-old calf girl calf the first second-generation elephant born at park

With Valentine’s Day this Wednesday, some may have already booked a table at one of Florida’s most romantic restaurants.

Disney's Typhoon Lagoon gets a reopening date for the 2024 season

Munro appeared at the restaurant wearing swim trunks and a t-shirt, which violated the restaurant's dress code, the affidavit says.

The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD) has announced the new name for the Reedy Creek Fire Department.

According to that report, the woman — who worked at the theme park — was getting off her shift and walking to her vehicle.

“Drawn to Life,” the dazzling live theatrical production presented by Cirque du Soleil and Disney, has hit a major milestone in its run at Disney Springs.

Jaleo at Disney Springs is welcoming back strawberry season, unveiling the “Festival de Fresas” in partnership with local strawberry farm, Southern Hill Farms.

Walt Disney World is preparing to close its Disney Skyliner system for a short time, the resort announced on its website.

In a celebration of its second anniversary, Drawn to Life, the collaboration between Cirque du Soleil and Disney, has unveiled an all-new finale.

The lawsuit says that the man — Michael Johnson — took the elevator in July 2022 during a trip to Disney Springs with his duaghter.

More than 350 families of fallen first responders are taking part in a healing retreat at Walt Disney World Resort.

More than 700 families of fallen military heroes are being honored at Walt Disney World Resort ahead of the holiday season.

Some 10 months after Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a law to rename Disney’s special taxing district the “Central Florida Tourism Oversight District” and appointed a new board to oversee it, the district has unveiled a new website URL.

It's an annual tradition, and many are thankful.

Appointees of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis are seeking communications between Disney and local media, as well as documents related to the company’s position on Florida’s so-called “Don’t Say Gay” law.

Zach Bernstein lost his leg in 2022 after a shelf fell on his left foot, shattering all but seven bones and causing permanent nerve damage.

Crews had to evacuate passengers from a monorail at Walt Disney World after the train became stuck.

Newly released video shows state wildlife officials trying to capture a black bear that wandered into the Magic Kingdom theme park at Walt Disney World last month, an incident that forced the temporary closure of several rides.

Disney attorneys want to question a previous administrator of the Walt Disney World governing district as part of its defense against a lawsuit brought by a board made up of appointees of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.

NASA is bringing a piece of its Mars mission to Walt Disney World.

The lawsuit says that the woman visited the park for her birthday and decided to ride The Humunga Kowabunga — a large, high-speed waterslide featuring a near-vertical five-story drop.

The U.S. Census Bureau released its population data for 2022, revealing the Florida cities and towns with the smallest populations.

The Gov. DeSantis-appointed board overseeing Walt Disney World’s property says it is working to find an alternative to benefits for workers and retirees that includes Disney passes and discounts.

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

Gov. Ron DeSantis’ appointees to a board that oversees Disney World’s governing district have launched a battle against the company on a new front — free passes and discounts for employees.

The Walt Disney Company on Thursday filed a countersuit against the DeSantis-appointed board overseeing Disney property in Florida court, alleging breach of contract.

The Walt Disney Company saw revenue continue to grow in the third quarter of the year, the company reported Wednesday, with theme park income and revenue up around the globe — except at Walt Disney World.

Some delicious new food and drinks have raced into Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa. On Wednesday, Disney rolled out some new offerings to the menu at The Artist’s Palette. The quick service location offers something for everyone during its breakfast, lunch and dinner.

An advocacy group for journalists wants to get involved with Disney’s free speech lawsuit against Gov. Ron DeSantis.

A judge in Florida has refused to dismiss a lawsuit brought by Gov. Ron DeSantis appointees against Disney’s efforts to neutralize a takeover of Disney World’s governing district by the Florida governor.