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Residents at a motel along a tourist strip not far from Walt Disney World that was used as the setting for the 2017 film “The Florida Project” were told that they must vacate on short-notice because the complex has been sold to another owner.

Thousands of Disney workers traded their character costumes for yoga pants Tuesday morning — planking, doing the downward dog and folding into lotus poses at sunrise.

Malaysia’s film censors say it was Disney’s decision to ax the animated film “Lightyear” from the country’s cinemas after refusing to cut scenes promoting homosexuality.

"The great Peanut Butter shortage of 2022 continues," proclaims theme park eatery in explaining holes in menu.

Items in the auction include vehicles from several different park rides. The most expensive is the Autopia car, which is going for $36,000.

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.

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

A Florida family is claiming that an Apple AirTag was used to track them during their visit to Walt Disney World.

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

Company tells investors it is business as usual in the Sunshine State, despite feud with governor and lawmakers.

The Clintons and the Obamas join more than 1,400 people at the funeral of America's top diplomat Madeleine Albright in Washington, DC. Albright rose from child refugee to the country's first female secretary of state and served as US ambassador to the United Nations. She died last month at 84.

At the first meeting of Disney World’s private government since Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law a measure to dissolve it next year, officials were still confused about what the new legislation meant.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ ongoing fight with Walt Disney World appears to be paying off in the form of campaign donations.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced that lawmakers will return to the Capitol in late May for a special session to deal with the state's rising property insurance rates.

Now that nearly everyone has decided to ignore the pandemic and is headed back to Florida, why not ban Uncle Walt’s playground for some actual reasons?

In taking on Disney, Florida’s Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis is testing the limits of his combative leadership style while sending an unmistakable message to his rivals.

Now that nearly everyone has decided to ignore the pandemic and is headed back to Florida, why not ban Uncle Walt’s playground for some actual reasons?

The bill marks a third legislative win for DeSantis after he signed a controversial state education law and proposed a GOP-benefitting redistricting map.

The entertainment giant has not commented publicly on the proposal to dissolve its government, which has been in operation for 55 years.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill dissolving Walt Disney World’s private government, after the entertainment giant criticized a measure that critics have dubbed the “Don’t Say Gay” law.

The bill seeking to repeal Disney's special tax status is the latest development in the company's fight with lawmakers over the "Don't Say Gay" bill.

Foglesong said dissolving Reedy Creek would mean all the services the district Disney normally provides would have to be paid for by either nearby local governments or by the state.

The move could have huge tax implications for Disney.

The move could have huge tax implications for Disney.

Placeholder while article actions loadFlorida’s Republican-led state legislature on Thursday passed a bill sought by Gov. Ron DeSantis to cancel Walt Disney World’s special tax district in Florida. That law prohibits discussions about gender-related issues in public school classes up to third grade, and potentially through high school. The Disney law will dissolve the entertainment giant’s Reedy Creek Improvement District, which was created in 1967 after Walt Disney bought 40 square miles of land in Central Florida to build the Magic Kingdom. Disney lobbyists said the project was too massive for local governments to handle, so legislators gave Disney the authority to run the development as a quasi-governmental agency.

The Florida House of Representatives has given final passage to a bill to dissolve a private government that Walt Disney World has been allowed to operate on its properties for more than five decades.

The Florida Senate has passed a bill to repeal a law allowing Walt Disney World to operate a private government over its properties in the state.

The Florida Senate has passed a bill to repeal a law allowing Walt Disney World to operate a private government over its properties in the state.

The idea was presented to Florida lawmakers in a movie house outside Orlando 55 years ago: Let Disney form its own government and in exchange it would create a futuristic city of tomorrow.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis wants the state Legislature to revoke a provision that gives Walt Disney World autonomy in governing areas near its theme parks.

The vote marks the latest escalation of DeSantis' battle with the entertainment giant over Florida's new "Don't Say Gay" law.

Gov. Ron DeSantis issued a proclamation that allows the GOP-controlled statehouse to take up bills eliminating Disney's self-governing district.

His feud marked the latest escalation of his feud with the entertainment giant over Florida's new "Don't Say Gay" law.

His feud marked the latest escalation of his feud with the entertainment giant over Florida's new "Don't Say Gay" law.

His feud marked the latest escalation of his feud with the entertainment giant over Florida's new "Don't Say Gay" law.

The rule change was posted Tuesday on Disney's website.

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

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is asking the Legislature to repeal a law allowing Walt Disney World to operate a private government over its properties in the state.

Here are some insider tips to help you do more during your next visit to a Disney theme park.

A baby zebra at Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom is dead after running full speed into a gate when it was spooked by two ostriches.

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

From the costumes to the level of detail, "Star Wars": Galaxy's Edge will prove to be Disney's most immersive land yet.

The average rent in Orlando jumped by 21% from 2020 to 2021. Two theme parks are now devoting around 100 acres in hopes of easing the housing crisis.

Two Florida theme parks have announced plans to build affordable housing in the Orlando area, where it has become increasingly difficult for lower wage workers to find places to live.

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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.

As tensions rise between Disney and Florida lawmakers, the company will air new a new public service announcement from GLAAD featuring a transgender teen.

Walt Disney World announced May 27 as the opening date for the long-awaited “Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind.”

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.

With 18 hotels and 23,000 hotel rooms, families swarm to Florida to enjoy the heat and take in the magic of Disney. Looking to spend more money in the parks and less on a hotel? Let us show you the...

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

Officials at Walt Disney World say a performance by a visiting Texas high school drill team that used American Indian stereotypes, including chants of “scalp them,” doesn’t reflect the resort’s values.

Officials at Walt Disney World said Friday that a performance by a visiting Texas high school drill team that used American Indian stereotypes, including chants of “scalp them," doesn't reflect the Florida resort's values. The performance this week in the Magic Kingdom by the “Indianettes" drill team from Port Neches-Grove High School “did not reflect our core values, and we regret it took place," Disney spokeswoman Jacquee Wahler said in an emailed statement. An audition tape that the school had provided in order to be selected to perform at the theme park resort was inconsistent with the actual performance, the statement said.

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

The experience can run anywhere from $4,800 to $6,000 per voyage.

It’s the hotel experience that will transport you into a galaxy far, far away.

Walt Disney World and Disneyland do not require proof of vaccination to enter but Disney says guests who aren't fully vaccinated must continue to wear face coverings in all indoor locations.

Vaccinated guests will be required to wear masks on Disney transportation, but they won't have to wear them on rides or in other indoor locations.

Starting this week, this masks are coming off for vaccinated visitors to Walt Disney World in Florida.

A theme-park comeback continued to help Disney’s results recover in the most recent quarter.

I spent two years working at the Orlando theme parks, and even though there are tons of rides and shows, only a few of them are worth waiting for.

A 33-year-old aspiring Olympian has set a Walt Disney World marathon weekend record, sweeping all four races in Florida.

Universal Orlando is reinstating its mask requirements beginning Christmas Eve as COVID-19 cases are surging as a result of the omicron variant.

The EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays is well underway at Walt Disney World.

Officials say a small fire at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom started in a tree and may have been caused by fireworks debris.

Horticulture teams at Walt Disney World have their hands full ahead of the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival.

Some online fans criticized the two-day immersive experience for its cost, which can reach $5,999 for its most expensive package.

As the tourism industry bounces back from COVID-19, Miami is one of the top search destinations on several travel websites.

Disney has paused its policy requiring Florida-based employees to take the COVID-19 vaccine following new laws passed by the state’s legislature last week that limit employers’ power to require vaccinations.

From a bachelorette party at Magic Kingdom to the ceremony at Epcot's Italy Pavilion, here's what my wedding week at Disney World was really like.

Walt Disney World has shared details on its blog about some of the delicious food and drinks at its resort hotels for the holiday season.

Halloween will be an even better experience visiting these spots around the U.S.

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.

There are nine rides that this Insider reporter - who's been going to Disney World since he was a child - always skips.

There were 6,000 employees who opened the Magic Kingdom at Disney World to the public for the first time on Oct. 1, 1971. Three who still work there share their experiences.

These Disney World attractions were there on opening day on October 1, 1971, and on the resort's 50th anniversary they're still standing.

The park, which celebrates its anniversary on Friday, says it has a couple of dozen employees who were on the job when the gates opened on the first day in 1971.

Florida highway officials say that Florida drivers are now able to purchase new Walt Disney World license plates at their local tax collector’s office.

More companies are requiring COVID-19 vaccines and taking actions to motivate employees into getting their shots.

Companies across the U.S. are requiring employees to get vaccinated against COVID-19.

Disney World is known for its iconic snacks, like Dole Whip, churros, and Mickey-shaped waffles. Insider's reporter ranked them all.

The deal requires workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by Oct. 22 but they can apply for a medical or religious exemption. Disney cruises will soon require passengers 12 and up to get the shots.

Disney reached the agreement with union leaders after the FDA's vaccine approval announcement.

Disney has reached a deal with unions to require all of its unionized employees working at Disney World to be vaccinated against Covid-19 by October 22, 2021.

Disney won this earnings season by adding 12 million Disney+ subscribers while Netflix's growth stalled. Here's where the major streaming players stand.

They are among 17 people charged in "Operation Child Protector," law-enforcement officials in Florida said.

Disney World issued a face mask mandate for all guests, as Orange County, Florida, where the resort is located, declares a state of emergency over record-high cases.

Is that President Joe Biden at Walt Disney World?

Is that President Joe Biden at Walt Disney World?

Forget an inauguration ceremony. The true indicator of having made it as president is being added to the Hall of Presidents at Walt Disney World in Florida, an honor President Joe Biden will soon receive. Disney World officials said Monday that they were putting the finishing touches on the animatronic Biden replica ahead of its debut next month at the Magic Kingdom attraction that features a tableau of the nation's presidents.

One of the most traveled portions of Florida’s Turnpike in getting to Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort will be shut down nightly for a few days, impacting summer travel plans.

Face masks optional for vaccinated visitors to theme park, though Disney workers won't require proof of COVID-19 shots.

Workers in several states are beginning to see the latest enhanced unemployment benefits hit their bank accounts this week, following the long awaited Covid stimulus package that was finally signed into law Dec. 27, 2020. That's the sentiment of Debbie Fletcher, 57, who lost her job as a bartender in Massachusetts back in March 2020. While Senate Republicans and House Democrats spent the remainder of the year sparring over extending the supplemental aid, Fletcher said she resorted to opening new credit cards to pay her bills. The hospitality sector has still not recovered 3.9 million jobs lost to the pandemic, according to the latest jobs report. Roberts' son has epilepsy, so she sent her new employer documentation from her son's neurologist that showed her household was recommended to self-isolate during the virus outbreak.

Ron DeSantis, SeaWorld will open June 11 and Disney World will reopen the Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom on July 11. The parks will introduce new social distancing and cleaning policies, as well as training for employees. AdvertisementPeople recognize that we live in a different time today, said Marc Swanson, the interim chief executive of SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment. Steve Sisolak signed off on the reopening of casinos on the Las Vegas Strip starting June 4. Many states and the District of Columbia have also clashed with the Trump administration over when theyll reopen.

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