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
Disney World looking to distributing vaccines
There are long lines at Disneyland once again, but not for admittance into the parks. The California attraction is now a vaccination site. In Florida, Orange County officials are exploring doing something similar at Walt Disney World.
Taste of Epcot International Festival of the Arts
The Taste of Epcot International Festival of the Arts is in full swing at Walt Disney World. Chefs share their unique take on international cuisine.
Disney World starting to call back some workers
Walt Disney World Resort is reporting a strong showing of tourists during the holiday season. The signs are hopeful for the thousands of workers who have been laid off since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.
Cast members put skills to good use
The Walt Disney Company has filed a report signaling another 4,000 employees will be let go early next year. On Saturday, a holiday fair was held for furloughed workers,
Brightline plans to open train station at Disney Springs
Brightline wants to open a train station at Disney Springs. The high speed train company is planning a two-story station with a lobby on the ground level and passenger facilities on the upper level.
Disney World capacity rising to 35%
Disney has announced capacity will be increased to 35 percent at its Florida parks while the California parks will remain closed.
Disney intern paralyzed after car crash
A 23-year old college student, just a month into a job at Disney World, was paralyzed and nearly killed after being struck by a drunken driver. Gabby Murillo will do her best to walk again as she begins her recovery at a rehabilitation center in Altamonte Springs.
Walt Disney World laying off over 11,000 workers
Over 11,000 employees at Walt Disney World Resort have received notice that they will be losing their jobs. Disney executives are blaming the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic for the layoffs.
Disney laying off entertainers
Walt Disney World has laid off hundreds of entertainers. The company said this is part of the 28,000 layoffs announced a few weeks ago.
Disney bloggers create virtual food bank
Disney bloggers are setting up a virtual food bank to help feed 500 families in Osceola County.
Animatronic goose malfunctions at Magic Kingdom's Splash Mountain ride
Footage from MagicalNewsLIVE shows the usually cheerful and upright goose sprawled out on its back on the boat that he fishes from.