An employee working on Walt Disney World property has been arrested after investigators say he stole a guest’s checkbook from her vehicle and cashed nearly $1,300 in fraudulent checks, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

At Walt Disney World, a new Bluey experience will debut at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.

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.⁣“

Throughout the park, guests can immerse themselves in festive cheer from around the world, from Holiday Kitchens, and the Candlelight Processional.

Both arrests were made by the same Orange County deputy, on the same stretch of road, just days apart in October. Both also claimed ignorance of Florida's "Super Speeder" law.

The attraction story unfolds on “Zogether Day,” a city-wide celebration in Zootopia that combines the spirit of Earth Day with New Year’s festivities.

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The announcement was made at Tokyo’s Hotel New Otani, drawing executives from Disney, government officials, tourism leaders, and media.

An annual report found Disney World’s Magic Kingdom was once again the most visited theme park in the World in 2024, with nearly 18 million visitors.

The festival will feature interactive photo opportunities, unique food creations, iconic paint-by-numbers murals, and artwork by Disney artists displayed throughout the park.

The initiative will bring together Disney’s iconic brands to spotlight America’s past, present and future.

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Muppet mayhem is coming back to Disney’s Hollywood Studios next summer.

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.

Many of these plates will cost an additional $15 to $25 per year, with proceeds going to organizations associated with the respective plates.

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.

Walt Disney World has announced a star-studded list of celebrity narrators for the 2025 season of EPCOT’s “Candlelight Processional.”

Disney started the “September” all-day tradition last year, and it was a big hit among fans. In fact, park reservations were full that day.

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

Dozens of attractions across Walt Disney World’s theme parks went down inexplicably Friday evening. News 6 has reached out to Disney officials to find out what happened.

While he didn’t participate in a parade, a Stanley Cup champion paraded around EPCOT’s World Showcase with the NHL’s famous trophy.

The Beak and Barrel, a new Pirates of the Caribbean-themed tavern, offers guests more than just drinks. It’s an immersive social experience for families and friends.

Running Aug. 28 to Nov. 22, the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival is a showcase of global marketplaces, live entertainment, and family-friendly activities.

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

Set to a Pirates of the Caribbean theme, The Beak and Barrel will welcome landlubbers later this month.

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.

In the lore of Disney’s Snow White, the character of Grumpy has never been known to be easygoing. The game of golf has never been known to be easygoing, either.

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.

Opening next year, "The Magic of Disney Animation" is returning to its old space, currently housed by Star Wars: Launch Bay, while Animation Courtyard will transform into “The Walt Disney Studios".

Disney’s newest parade marks a milestone in nighttime entertainment, featuring cutting-edge technology in a 10-float lineup that runs a reversed route.

From decorations to festivals, Walt Disney World has a holiday celebration like no other, and this week, the resort revealed dates and details of big events at its parks giving fans plenty of time to plan their holiday travels.

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It’s the final countdown.

The festival, which starts Aug. 28 and runs through Nov. 22, is a yearly culinary exploration at EPCOT. The multi-month event features signature international eats, drinks, and live music.

Reopening on July 22, Test Track presented by General Motors takes guests on a journey through automotive innovation, featuring a familiar vehicle simulation, but with new indoor scenes and technology, all leading up to the high-speed race on the outdoor track.

Central Florida theme parks are ready to celebrate the red, white, and blue

Running June 27 to Aug. 10, the culinary celebration features over 40 participating locations, serving up items filled with Florida-grown ingredients and fresh flavors.

According to Disney, the attraction update will debut an all-new musical score, as well as new scenes that highlight technology that makes the cars smarter.

It might be full of cheap Fozzie 3D tricks, but Muppet*Vision 3D is widely considered a treasure and a full-scale Muppet experience. It will have a lasting impact when the attraction closes permanently on June 8.

Some new sets of wheels will be rolling through the wilderness at Magic Kingdom as Disney shared new details about its ‘Cars ’- themed attraction.

Walt Disney World has been targeted in a lawsuit after a man was hurt going down a high-speed water slide at the Blizzard Beach theme park, according to court records filed on Thursday.

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.

On Tuesday, EPCOT kicked off Cool Kid Summer with the opening of GoofyCore, at CommuniCore Hall.

Starting May 27, guests at Disney’s Hollywood Studios can enter the newly-revitalized Animation Courtyard theater for the long-awaited reimagined “Little Mermaid” stage show.

Starting Tuesday, Cruella de Vil, Maleficent, and Captain Hook will invite guests to their wicked realm at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

A group of Westside Elementary School third-graders thought they were only standing outside for a multiplication competition to win a limo ride, but that was not the case.

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.

The Beak and Barrel will have an original story, with a lively ambience you’d expect to find in a pirate tavern, plus familiar ties to one of Disney World’s all-time favorite attractions.

Nestled within Spaceship Earth, GEO-82 honors the longtime attraction and Disney World’s second-oldest park, while offering a menu of classic cocktails and small plates.

The former Walt Disney World employee who was arrested amid accusations he altered allergen information on menus after being terminated has been sentenced to three years in federal prison.

With the opening of Epic Universe just weeks away, Universal Orlando is adding more than just another theme park. It’s launching an entire destination resort that includes new immersive lands, hotels, and experiences designed to rival Walt Disney World’s long-standing grip on the market.

From Harry Potter to Super Mario Bros.

For the first time, an Orlando eatery was awarded two stars. There is only one other restaurant in the state that has this distinguished recognition.

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort is a must-do Walt Disney World destination for the holiday season, and this year, a festive tradition will not be on display.

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.

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

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Central Florida is getting a brand new major theme park, and while there’s much excitement surrounding Epic Universe, Universal Orlando’s competitors are looking to get a piece of the pie this summer.

Walt Disney World is gearing up for a big summer by debuting new shows, revamping attractions and rolling out new offers.

A family is suing Walt Disney World over allegations that an employee took up-skirt videos of theme park guests.

Taking over the former site of Frontierland Shootin’ Arcade, Disney Vacation Club McKim’s Mile House – A Member Lounge invites eligible members and their guests to relax, recharge, and reconnect.

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The east coast premiere of a documentary featuring the “history of mischief, scandal, and thievery at Walt Disney World” will soon show at the Enzian Theater in Maitland, according to a news release.

The dueling piano bar is at the Boardwalk Resort, and it shared on Facebook it plans to relocate and open somewhere else.

Two popular Disney World attractions are ditching the virtual queue and will now have standby lines.

Amid a series of revamps, closures, and new rides at Disney’s theme parks in Florida, yet another attraction is set to leave for good, according to the company.

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..

The vast majority of rides and attractions at Disney’s Magic Kingdom theme park were listed as closed on Monday evening, sparking questions about what happened.

Walt Disney World is hoping to get results for marine life with a change in its manatee rehabilitation program.

Walt Disney World has announced the concert lineup for its upcoming Garden Rocks Concert Series.

Flik and the rest of the “A Bug’s Life” gang will soon be swept away from a longtime attraction at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.

Nearly two years after its closure, it appears the former hotel site will be the place where future Walt Disney World ideas will be made.

Bakso, a Sumatran tiger cub born at Disney's Animal Kingdom, can now be seen on the Maharajah Jungle Trek.

The Muppets are moving at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and before they take over Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster, guests can get their final shows in at one of the park’s longest attractions.

“Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After” at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and the nighttime parade “Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away” at Magic Kingdom, are to be the parks’ newest additions in live entertainment.

Not only was a recent Flag Retreat an honor for U.S. Army Col. William “Bill” Connelly, it added a little extra magic to his 100th birthday.

The temporary closure is a unique situation, as this is the first time since the attraction opened in 1971 when a President was elected in non-consecutive terms.

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

A former Walt Disney World employee is accused of altering allergy information on food menu items after being fired from the company.

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The Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend kicks off year of premier racing events

A small bright side is that Dinoland U.S.A. isn’t shutting down all at once but in phases.

The EPCOT International Festival of the Arts runs from Jan. 17 through Feb. 19.

The closure will last through May 15, according to the Walt Disney World website.

There is one expense that Walt Disney World Resort guests can take off their plate in 2025.

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.

January kicks off Disney Springs Wellness Month presented by AdventHealth, and all month long, guests can experience fun new activities and offerings to help you recharge and reach self-care goals.

Yesterday, the world said goodbye to former President Jimmy Carter, who passed away at the age of 100

Walt Disney World is part of the fabric of Florida, but did you know the theme park almost ended up in St. Louis instead of Orlando?

Members of the former Reedy Creek Improvement District board of supervisors broke no criminal laws prior to Gov. Ron DeSantis appointing a new board to oversee Walt Disney World’s special taxing district, newly-released government records reveal.

For some, a Central Florida theme park is the perfect place to ring in the New Year.

There’s a Christmas Day basketball game at Walt Disney World, featuring Mickey, Minnie, Goofy and Wemby.

Walt Disney World will once again showcase its delightfully artistic side through culinary cuisine and visual displays but it appears that the performing arts will take center stage at the 2025 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts.

The Disney Treasure is the second ship in the Triton class.

News 6 uses a helicopter for most of the aerial views that you see on our broadcast news programs. But in certain cases, we sometimes use a drone.

The Disney Treasure is the second ship in the Triton class.

Newly-released images from the Florida Department of Transportation show engineers conducting the state’s first-ever inspection of the Walt Disney World monorail system shortly after FDOT was granted oversight authority last year.

Not only are attractions the inspiration behind some establishments, but so are beloved Disney films.

Winter may be near, but Walt Disney World tempted fans with a dream of spring Wednesday, announcing the dates for the Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival.

More than 700 families are at Walt Disney World this week for the Gary Sinise Foundation's annual Snowball Express program.