The Latest Breaking News from Disney World

Disney sets dates for ‘Happily Ever After’ return, ‘Harmonious’ farewell

ORLANDO, Calif. — Walt Disney World has announced the return date of “Happily Ever After” fireworks show at Magic Kingdom and revealed an update on its nighttime spectacular plans for Epcot.

Orlando Sentinel · Jan 16, 2023

Reedy Creek discusses Disney expansion as DeSantis fight looms

With Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Florida Legislature angling to take control of it, Disney World’s Reedy Creek Improvement District leaders met this week to discuss the future of Disney property, including the potential building of another major theme park by 2032.

Orlando Sentinel · Jan 13, 2023

Disneyland issues ‘Courtesy’ warning after increase in fights at Disney theme parks

Disneyland has followed the lead of Walt Disney World in issuing a new “Courtesy” warning after a string of fights, brawls and screaming matches in recent months have damaged the family-friendly reputation of Disney’s theme parks in Anaheim and Florida.

The Orange County Register · Dec 28, 2022

Walt Disney World faces backlash for tweeting ‘1939 was a vibe’ after people point out what happened that year

‘Are we sure 1939 was a vibe???’ one person replied

The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2022

Disney workers rally for better pay as unions bargain new contract

If it weren’t for the assistance of their parents, Disney World worker Amethyst Bennett said she and her husband, a Universal employee, would be unable to afford formula and diapers for their 9-month-old daughter despite both working full-time.

Orlando Sentinel · Dec 1, 2022

5 new or revamped Disney World attractions, from Blizzard Beach to ‘Fantasmic!’

Disney World’s Blizzard Beach water park reopened this month with new features from the film “Frozen,” but that’s not the only news to make a splash at the Florida theme parks in recent months.

Tribune News Service · Nov 21, 2022

Man downs two beers in under 30 seconds before scrap with police at Disney World

The 30-year-old Merritt Island man peaked the authorities' attention as he seemed drunk, and was later ordered to leave the theme park after getting into a scrap

Daily Mirror · Nov 17, 2022

Disney World increases price of park tickets, annual passes

Disney World on Tuesday revealed increases in theme-park ticket prices and said for the first time it will charge extra for one-day tickets based on which park a customer reserves.

Orlando Sentinel · Nov 15, 2022

Will Disney layoffs, hiring freeze affect Disney World?

Layoffs and a hiring freeze are coming within the Walt Disney Co. soon, according to a memo from Disney CEO Bob Chapek, but it is unclear if Walt Disney World will be affected by the cutbacks.

Orlando Sentinel · Nov 14, 2022

Hurricane Nicole batters Florida with 75mph gales after mass evacuation order

Disney World, Universal Orlando Resort, airports and Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago club have all been forced to shut after a rare November hurricane continues to hit Florida

Daily Mirror · Nov 10, 2022