On This Day: Epcot opened at Walt Disney World in 1982

Walt described Epcot as “the most exciting and by far the most important part of our Florida project — in fact the heart of everything we will be doing in Disney World."

Woman recalls what it was like on Magic Kingdom's opening day in 1971

Lake Mary resident Susan Kroll was actually at Disney's Magic Kingdom on opening day, October 1st, 1971. She shares her story with FOX 35.

The history of Walt Disney World and its opening 50 years ago

It all started on November 15th, 1965. According to Disney, this is when Walt Disney and his brother officially announced the plans for their ‘Florida project.'

'Disney Enchantment' and 'Harmonious' fireworks shows thrill crowds

Walt Disney World Resort offered previews of two new firework shows ahead of the 50th-anniversary festivities set to begin on Friday.

'Disney Enchantment' thrills crowds at Magic Kingdom
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Disney debuted its new 'Disney Enchantment' fireworks show at the Magic Kingdom park on Thursday and it did not disappoint.

Crowds excited to see 'Disney Enchantment' fireworks show
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FOX 35's John Brown is at the Magic Kingdom previewing a new nighttime spectacular fireworks show and he also got to talk to a few Disney celebrities.

New fireworks show 'Disney Enchantment' debuts at Magic Kingdom
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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
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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.

Look Inside: Walt Disney's World's top-secret test kitchens

The research and development facility is where food and beverages are created for all of the Walt Disney World parks and resorts.

New rides and attractions coming to Walt Disney World Resort

From Remy's Ratatouille Adventure at EPCOT to the TRON Lightcycle Run attraction at Disney's Magic Kingdom, there are lots of new rides, attractions and experiences coming to Walt Disney World.

Blogger Alicia Stella shares insight on future of Walt Disney World

Alicia Stella breaks a lot of exclusive theme park news. The owner of Youtube’s "Theme Park Stop" is obsessed with change at Walt Disney World.

New Disney cast member has been life-long fan
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One of Disney's newest cast members is a life-long fan and she even has a time capsule to prove it.

'It's Disney World': Florida family recalls selling land to Walt Disney

FOX 35 spoke to the Demetree family, who were the original owners of a piece of wetlands that Walt Disney purchased for his Florida project.

Crowds at Epcot thrilled by new Harmonious fireworks show
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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
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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
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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.