New fireworks show 'Disney Enchantment' debuts at Magic Kingdom
Walt Disney World Resort is offering previews of two new firework shows ahead of the 50th-anniversary festivities set to begin on Friday, Oct. 1. On Thursday, guests were treated to the debut of 'Disney Enchantment' at Magic Kingdom.
Crowds build for Disney's 50th anniversary
FOX 35's John Brown has spent the day at The Magic Kingdom Park to preview some of the 50th-anniversary festivities and coming attractions.
New Disney cast member has been life-long fan
One of Disney's newest cast members is a life-long fan and she even has a time capsule to prove it.
Crowds at Epcot thrilled by new Harmonious fireworks show
We are counting down to the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World. On Wednesday, the future of the parks arrived with the debut of a new nighttime spectacular fireworks show at Epcot called Harmonious.
A look at new and coming attractions at Epcot
FOX 35's Christy Kern spent Wednesday at Epcot where she had a chance to experience some newly-opened attractions and shops. She also got to preview some coming attractions.
Disney World cast members who worked in 1971 look down memory lane
Tony, Pam, and Forrest have one big thing in common: They were cast members on day one of Walt Disney World's grand opening back on October 1st, 1971.
Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind
The Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort opened on October 1, 1971. We've been looking back at the history of this Central Florida staple and also looking forward. There's a new ride coming to Epcot, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic rewind, and it's getting lots of buzz.
Big changes at Epcot
We are just two days away from the 50th anniversary of the Magic Kingdom. But tonight it's all eyes on Epcot Park is going through the biggest transformation of any Disney park ever.
FOX 35 Special | Disney: 50 Years of Magic
FOX 35 News is counting down to Walt Disney World's 50th anniversary. In part one of a two-part series, we present "Disney: 50 Years of Magic." We give you a behind-the-scenes look at the Disney Vault and look at how Walt Disney chose Orlando as home to Walt Disney World Resort and how he acquired the land he needed to build the Magic Kingdom.
International Food & Wine Festival at Epcot
The Epcot International Food and Wine Festival going on right now. This is one of the most popular festivals of the year but it is a relatively recent addition to the calendar.
Disney Parks & Resorts revenue up $1 billion
Disney Parks and Resorts has posted its first profitable quarter since the beginning of the pandemic in 2020.
Disney, Universal changing mask requirements
Both Walt Disney World Resort and Universal Orlando Resort are making masks optional when guests are outdoors. This only applies to fully-vaccinated guests. The announcements come a day after the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention eased mask requirements.
Walt Disney World and AdventHealth team up to build emergency room
A big announcement from Disney on Thursday: AdventHealth is becoming the official medical provider for Walt Disney World Resorts.
Disney paying employees to get vaccinated
Walt Disney World Resort is paying its employees bonuses to get fully vaccinated. Employees who get their full vaccine regimen by September 30, 2021, may receive a one-time payment that is the equivalent to four hours of regular pay.
Disney World testing facial recognition technology at park entrance
Walt Disney World said they are testing facial recognition technology at one of its parks over the next month, allowing guests to enter by just capturing an image of their face.
Man accused of spitting on Disney employee
A man is accused of spitting on a Disney worker and Orange County deputies say it was all over a face mask. This incident is just the latest example of run -ins at local theme park since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.
Big news out of Disney shareholder meeting
In honor of Walt Disney World's 50th anniversary, the company announced that Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure, will open on October 1 at EPCOT. The news was announced during a shareholder's meeting on Tuesday.
Mask required at Disney even with vaccine
Officials at Walt Disney World say even if you get the COVID-19 vaccine, you will still have to wear a face-covering at the parks.
State pays $198 million for shopping complex
The State of Florida has just agreed to pay $198 million for a shopping center near Walt Disney World and Interstate 4. The Crossroads Center will eventually be razed to begin work on a road construction project.
New annual passes on hold at Disney
Some people ditched their Disney annual passes during the pandemic. It could be a while before you stroll through the pass holder lines at the parks again