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Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed Charbel Barakat to the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District on Friday.

Central Florida is about to become a hub of LGBTQ+ life.

Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer, and airport leaders are predicting more than 1 million people will travel through Orlando International Airport over the seven-day holiday travel period, with daily increases higher than last year.

As DeSantis prepares to run for president, Disney is likely to follow him in the campaign too, and the feud may influence how people see him.

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.

A third wave of layoffs follows after Disney announced it would cut 7,000 jobs to help the company save billions in costs.

"To put one corporation on a pedestal and let them be exempt from the laws? It's not good policy. It's not free-market economics," DeSantis said on Friday.

The resort hotel allows guests to enjoy a two-night experience where they can journey through many of the features of the Star Wars movie series, including meeting characters from the series, exploring a starcruiser or taking in an “exquisite view of space” from their own suite.

The Walt Disney Co. says it's scrapping plans to build a new campus in central Florida and relocate 2,000 employees from Southern California to work in digital technology, finance and product development.

Disney is asking a state judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed by a governing board appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis to oversee Disney World.

The Florida Department of Transportation will soon have the duty to inspect Walt Disney World’s monorail system, one of several provisions enacted by the Florida Legislature as part of the state’s clash with the Walt Disney Company.

More than two dozen musical acts are expected at this year’s Epcot International Food and Wine Festival at Walt Disney World.

Before allies of Gov. Ron DeSantis took over, Disney World’s governing district reached an agreement in February with the company to prohibit a long list of businesses from ever being operated on its property.

Disney has amended its free speech lawsuit against Gov. Ron DeSantis to add recent developments in the tit-for-tat fight between the entertainment giant and the Florida governor.

It’s been six months since Bob Iger canceled his retirement and stepped back into the top role at Disney to right a number of perceived wrongs under his handpicked successor, with one hovering right near the top: reconnecting with the Disney theme park die-hards and restoring their faith in the brand.

It’s been six months since Bob Iger canceled his retirement and stepped back into the top role at Disney to right a number of perceived wrongs under his handpicked successor, with one hovering right near the top: reconnecting with the Disney theme park die-hards and restoring their faith in the brand.

Gov. Ron DeSantis has thrown the latest punch in his ongoing feud with Florida's largest employer, Walt Disney World, by signing a bill aimed at voiding the former Reedy Creek Improvement District's development deal with the theme park and media giant.

Deputies in Osceola County say a woman last seen leaving for her job at Walt Disney World has been found.

Corkcicle officially opens new shop at Disney Springs.

Walt Disney World shares update on future Disney100 celebration

First Look at ‘Shimmering’ Disney Cruise Line 25th Anniversary Treats

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is brushing off Disney's lawsuit against him as politically motivated and saying it's time for the iconic company to stop getting favorable treatment in his state.

Your guide to May the 4th Galactic Goodies.

Walt Disney World guests will get the chance to meet super-suit designer Edna Mode and other Pixar characters real soon.

Walt Disney World continues to make a huge impact on the Central Florida community and beyond.

The Walt Disney Co. will be laying off several thousand employees this week, a second round of cuts.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom goes wild for 25th anniversary

Jorge Diazvega, 26, faces video voyeurism charge

Walt Disney World Resort and Disney Vacation Club announced proposed plans to bring refreshed cabin hideaways to Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground.

The separately ticketed event is scheduled to begin Aug. 11 and run through Halloween night at Disney’s Magic Kingdom theme park.

EPCOT to host celebration later this year

The wait is over.

Meet the residents of Disney’s Animal Kingdom who’ve inspired guests for 25 years.

Changes could be in the works for Walt Disney World as Gov. Ron DeSantis’ newly appointed board overseeing the theme park’s taxing district is meeting on Wednesday.

A plan to get rid of an agreement the Walt Disney Company made with the former governing body that oversaw Walt Disney World property is now in the Florida Senate.

Disney offers Florida resident water park deal.

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

Beginning Thursday morning, runDisney will incorporate a virtual queue for runners to use for access into the expo to buy merchandise.

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

Disney shares new ‘Tiana’s Bayou Adventure’ rendering featuring Mama Odie

Reservations opening soon online

New additions will be added next year

Album includes songs from galactic superstar, Gaya

You are now In The Loop!

When you visit Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park, you’re almost guaranteed to have a wild time.

The MagicBand+ has introduced guests to a number of different features since it launched at Walt Disney World last July.

The wait is over.

Orange County Public Schools received a major donation from Walt Disney World.

An iconic Walt Disney World Signature Dining restaurant returns in a newly-refreshed space inspired by the harmony of land and sea.

The highly anticipated TRON Lightcycle / Run attraction officially opened to all guests at Magic Kingdom.

During a shareholders meeting on Monday, Disney CEO Bob Iger said his company plans to spend several billions of dollars during the next 10 years in Florida.

Disney Cruise Line reaches key construction milestone on Disney Treasure

RunDisney unveils race themes for 2024 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend

Before innovation, DAK’s lesser flamingos had only 1 chick in 20 years

According to STCU, members voted by 97% for ratification after the company reached out with a proposal.

Disney Cruise Line is preparing to celebrate a magical milestone onboard its ships come next year.

"This essentially makes Disney the government," board member Ron Peri said.

It’s your last chance to experience all that Walt Disney World has to offer during its 50th anniversary celebration.

Disney Cruise Line and Singapore Tourism Board today announced magical cruise vacations to Southeast Asia for the first time, revealed by Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Josh D’Amaro and Singapore’s Minister for Transport and Minister-in-charge of Trade Relations, S. Iswaran.

Disney union workers are set to vote on a new contract, days after leaders reached a deal with Walt Disney World.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park is going wild with some all-new sweet and savory treats.

Disney’s CEO announced Monday that phase one of a three-phase plan to lay off thousands of Disney workers would begin this week.

Unions for service workers at Walt Disney World have reached a tentative deal with the company that would raise the starting minimum wage from $15 to $18 an hour.

The union, which represents about 45,000 Disney workers, has been pushing for an $18 minimum wage for employees amid inflation and rising costs of living, union leaders announced.

Limited-time event running through Easter

Tron Lightcycle / Run soft openings gearing up for Monday

Yee-haw! Andy’s backyard will welcome more toys when Roundup Rodeo BBQ opens in Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios March 23. A unique collaboration between Walt Disney Imagineering, Disney Pixar Animation Studios and Walt Disney World Food & Beverage, this one-of-a-kind dining experience will be the first “Toy Story” table service restaurant in the world.

New additions are coming to each park at Walt Disney World.

Attention Users - please step forward - your time to ride TRON Lightcycle / Run is approaching fast.

Customizable action figures, Identity Disc: Disney previews merchandise for TRON.

When TRON Lightcycle / Run opens at Disney’s Magic Kingdom next month - theme park foodies will have a new place to check off their list.

On this episode of Florida’s Fourth Estate, hosts Ginger Gadsden and Matt Austin speak with Dr. Abigail Disney, whose grandfather was Roy Disney and great-uncle was Walt Disney.

Disney’s female veterinarians leading the charge, pioneering new science advances

Rundisney announces themes for 2023 Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend

Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger admitted the theme park giant’s quest for savings—which resulted in park price increases and job cuts—might have been “a little bit too aggressive,” according to a report from the LA Times.

People who live relatively close to Walt Disney World may hear the familiar sounds of fireworks late Thursday night.

Walt Disney World shared new details about the highly-anticipated new attraction, TRON Lightcycle/Run.

Fans of the Disney+ original series “The Mandalorian” got a big surprise Wednesday at Walt Disney World.

Spring has sprung in a colorful way at Walt Disney World.

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

Several Florida theme parks ranked among the best in the country for 2023, according to U.S. News.

The race weekend will run through Sunday morning following the conclusion of the half-marathon race.

Walt Disney World is about to make some changes to its park reservation system for its annual passholders.

One day after winning the Daytona 500 in double overtime, Ricky Stenhouse Jr. made a pit stop at Walt Disney World.

Union leaders returned to the bargaining table with Disney Wednesday in hopes of figuring out a new contract.

Walt Disney World is preparing to welcome the next batch of users into the GRID at TRON Lightcycle/Run.

Florida House Lawmakers in Tallahassee passed a bill Thursday that will change the governing body that runs Walt Disney World property in the latest chapter of the fight between Florida Gov. DeSantis and Walt Disney World.

The Walt Disney Company topped Wall Street expectations in its first full financial quarter since the return of CEO Robert Iger. Nevertheless, the company is planning a new restructuring effort and 7,000 layoffs.

A Florida Disney workers union voted to reject a contract offer from the company on Friday, sending both groups back to the bargaining table.

Tens of thousands of Walt Disney World employees are being urged to vote no on a contract proposal.

A fatal crash on World Drive closes an entrance ramp to Disney's Hollywood Studios.

A fatal crash Thursday morning on Walt Disney World property forced the temporary closure of an exit ramp to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, the Florida Highway Patrol reported.

The Academy Award winning Walt Disney Animation Studios film, “Encanto,” will be a race theme in the upcoming 2023 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend, runDisney announced.

Walt Disney World is making it easier to find a photographer across its four theme parks.

A septic tanker driver was critically injured and his passenger suffered minor injuries when the truck rear-ended another big rig Wednesday morning on Interstate 4 near Walt Disney World, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

A Disney workers’ union is expected to reject the company’s wage offer during a vote next week, according to a release by the union.

Disney announced new details on its highly-anticipated roller coaster, TRON Lightcycle/Run, including how parkgoers can get on the ride.