Disney waiving Idalia cancellation fees
Walt Disney World Resort is waiving cancellation fees due to Hurricane Idalia. This applies to guests who booked between Aug. 28 through Sept. 5, 2023.
NASA/SpaceX launch of Crew-7 mission
SpaceX and NASA successfully launched the latest crewed mission to the International Space Station. After a scrubbed launch attempt on Friday, it was “all systems go” for an early Saturday morning liftoff of a Falcon 9 rocket Florida.
Florida sheriff clarifies after woman claims arrest for paying flower vendor on TikTok
A Florida sheriff is clarifying an incident where a woman claimed to be arrested for paying a flower vendor in a TikTok video. Annika Olson was arrested for refusing to comply with police orders and interfering with an investigation into a vendor violating a county ordinance.
SpaceX Crew-7 astronauts prepare for launch
The NASA/SpaceX Crew-7 is targeting a launch this Friday. The astronauts in the upcoming mission arrived in Central Florida on Sunday. This is the first time that a NASA/SpaceX mission will include astronauts from four different space agencies.
Spooky merchandise arrives at DisneyWorld
Disney themed Halloween merchandise has been unleased for Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween party that starts this weekend
Disney asks judge to dismiss lawsuit
Disney is asking a Florida judge on Friday to toss out a lawsuit against the company’s efforts to neutralize a takeover of Disney World’s governing district by Gov. Ron DeSantis and his appointees.
Disney wants to throw out lawsuit
A judge will hear Disney's request to throw out a lawsuit that was filed earlier this year.
Bob Iger to stay on as Disney CEO
Bob Iger will stay on as Disney's CEO for the next two years. He came back to the company in November after retiring in 2020
4-person crew sealed in Mars simulator
A crew of four volunteers have begun their mission to stay inside a habitat for the next 378-days. The first CHAPEA crew began their journey on Sunday evening at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston.
NASA building electric airplane
It's a concept once only found in the imagination: an electric aircraft that's able to lift off and then fly. NASA is on the cutting edge of building such a plane.
New VIP perks for Disney World passholders
Walt Disney World announced "V.I.Passholder Days," where its theme park passholders will have special discounts, treats, and freebies in June.
Meet the new leader of NASA
After more than 30 years, there’s a change in leadership at NASA. Kathy Lueders, who led NASA's Space Operations Mission Directorate and oversaw the International Space Station, retired in April 2023 after more than three decades with the space agency. Former astronaut Ken Bowersox will now lead the missions.
Truck driver finds fame on 'Trucker Tok'
Michael Lombard isn’t your typical TikTok influencer. His videos aren’t of trendy dances or the latest viral challenge. Instead, he’s using his platform to make a difference in the lives of truckers. Many of Lombard’s videos show him getting fit using whatever he has at his disposal on the road. From tarps in the back of his truck or a few weights he keeps with him, Lombard never has an excuse to miss a workout.
Walt Disney World files lawsuit against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis
Amid an ongoing feud that stemmed from Disney's public opinion opposing what critics call the "Don't Say Gay," the company has filed suit against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis
Disney union workers officially pass contract that boosts pay
Disney union workers will be getting a $2 dollar raise immediately and annual pay increases every year of the contract.
Disney fights new board with unexpected development agreement
The newly-appointed board for the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District – formerly known as the Reedy Creek Independent District – and governs Walt Disney World and its properties, said Wednesday that that previous board signed an unexpected decades-long agreement with Disney, effectively stripping the new board of its power.
Disney to layoff thousands: report
After announcing a plan to slash nearly 7,000 jobs, Disney is reportedly instructing managers to propose budget cuts and put together lists of employees to be laid off in the coming weeks.
NASA reveals new spacesuits for Artemis III moon surface mission
NASA is preparing to send humans to space to explore the lunar South Pole as part of its Artemis III mission. On Wednesday, officials revealed the spacesuits they will wear.
Man plans to visit 12 Disney theme parks in 12 days
Nathan Firesheets loves a good challenge, and he loves Disney theme parks. He's using that love to take on something that's never been done before.
New Tron ride at Disney World drawing controversy over seat sizes
Some riders of Disney’s TRON Lightcycle are criticizing the ride’s seat size, saying it’s too small and many guests don’t fit on it. The ride is set to open to the public in April, but opened for previews in Orlando recently.