The Latest Breaking News from Walt Disney World

DeSantis Calls for End of Walt Disney World's Self-Rule

Culture war conservatism leads to less private industry freedom for the pettiest of reasons.

Reason · Apr 19, 2022

Florida Gov DeSantis pushes to end Disney self-government

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

The Independent UK · Apr 19, 2022

‘Disney Dad’ Anthony Todt found guilty of murdering his wife and children and living with their bodies

After more than six hours of deliberations, the jury uninanimously convicted him of killing his wife Megan Todt, 42, their children Alek, 13, Tyler, 11, and Zoe, 4, and their dog Breezy

The Independent UK · Apr 15, 2022

Parades, haircuts, characters: Walt Disney World attractions still affected by pandemic

After two years of dealing with a pandemic, Florida’s theme parks are mostly back to normal in their operations. But there still are some pockets of entertainment that are closed or restricted because of COVID-19.

Tribune News Service · Mar 28, 2022

Disney 'regrets' performance by visiting school drill team

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

The Independent UK · Mar 18, 2022

The Disneyland experiments that influenced Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser

LOS ANGELES — Before Walt Disney World's Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, there was chaos in Disneyland's Frontierland.

Los Angeles Times · Mar 17, 2022

Move Over Disney+: Why Theme Parks Could Be Disney's Real Growth Driver In 2022

Walt Disney World is honoring its 50th anniversary with an 18-month celebration that began in October 2021. The anniversary and pent-up travel demand are leading to strong attendance at the company’s parks, which could turn into the biggest growth driver for Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) in 2022.

Benzinga · Mar 9, 2022

Move Over Disney+, Theme Parks Could Be Disney's Real Growth Driver In 2022

Walt Disney World is celebrating its 50th anniversary with an 18-month celebration that began in October 2021. The anniversary and pent-up travel demand are leading to strong attendance at the company’s parks, which could turn into the biggest growth driver for Disney in 2022.

Benzinga · Mar 8, 2022

Freak storm sparks flash flooding at Walt Disney World

Rainfall follows above average temperatures for Florida

The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2022

5 inexpensive (or free) tips before boarding Disney's Galactic Starcruiser

ORLANDO, Fla. — Official voyages have begun for Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, Walt Disney World’s two-day, two-night immersion experience. As many people have noted, this is not a cheap ticket. Customers will spend thousands of dollars to mingle with interplanetary species and get involved in intrigue pitting the First Order…

Orlando Sentinel · Mar 7, 2022