The Latest Breaking News from Walt Disney World

Disney, Universal report heart issues, falls on attractions

Visitors at Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando suffered heart issues, a seizure and falls while on rides at the theme parks, the state’s quarterly injury report revealed Tuesday.

Orlando Sentinel · Jan 17, 2023

Disney World to tweak park reservations for annual passholders, allow impromptu visits after 2 p.m.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Walt Disney World will relax — but not eliminate — its requirement for park reservations for its annual passholders in the coming months, the company has announced.

Orlando Sentinel · Jan 16, 2023

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

Is Florida Giving Up Its Fight Against 'Woke' Disney?

Lawmakers are reportedly planning to undo legislation that would have revoked Disney's special tax and governance status.

Reason · Dec 2, 2022

Bob Iger's tallest order at Disney: preparing his own replacement

Bob Iger faces daunting challenges in his return to lead the Walt Disney Co. What to do about ESPN? How to make Disney+ profitable? Preserving fan loyalty at Disneyland and Walt Disney World. Navigating a possible recession.

Los Angeles Times · Nov 23, 2022

‘Strange World’ animator inspired by Disney World attraction

ORLANDO, Fla. — Like many kids who grew up in Central Florida, Michael Woodside had an annual pass to Walt Disney World. But little did he know that his family’s frequent visits to the theme parks would lead him out of this galaxy and to a “Strange World” as part…

Orlando Sentinel · Nov 22, 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

Disney World, Universal and SeaWorld shut down early for Tropical Storm Nicole

ORLANDO, Fla. — Walt Disney World is closing its theme parks in phases for Tropical Storm Nicole starting Wednesday, and the resort was closing some hotels Wednesday afternoon ahead of the storm’s local arrival.

Orlando Sentinel · Nov 9, 2022

Disney, other tourism workers need $18 minimum wage, report says

ORLANDO, Fla. — Orlando’s tourism workers, long among the lowest paid in the region’s economy, must earn at least $18 per hour to meet basic needs, a hospitality industry union argues in a report released Thursday.

Orlando Sentinel · Nov 3, 2022

Disney sets dates for Epcot arts fest, puts more Figment in the mix

ORLANDO, Fla. — Walt Disney World has set the dates for the 2023 Epcot International Festival of the Arts and hinted at two new food options, including one that features the Figment character.

Orlando Sentinel · Oct 31, 2022