Disney's Viviana the hippo turns 50
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Walt Disney World is celebrating a special milestone for one of the opening day hippos at Animal Kingdom.

Disney's Epcot manatees relocated to new facility
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Two of Walt Disney World's gentle giants will now call the Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park home.

30,000+ runners take part in '25 Disney Marathon

It was a race through the most magical place on earth. More than 30,000 runners braved the cold Sunday at Walt Disney World for the 32nd Disney Marathon. 

Former Walt Disney World employee pleads guilty to hacking menu
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The former employee at Disney who is accused of hacking into the company's online menu system and making changes has pleaded guilty.

Disney Resort hotel guests in 2025 will receive free water park access, officials say

Beginning in 2025, if you're staying at any of Disney’s resort hotels, you’ll receive complimentary entry to either Typhoon Lagoon or Blizzard Beach on your check-in day.

Child has 'cardiac event' on Disney World's Guardians of the Galaxy ride: Report

Eleven people were injured in three months while riding popular rides at Florida's largest theme parks, with Walt Disney World and Universal leading the way, according to a recently released injuries report.

What's coming to Walt Disney World in 2025? Here's a preview

The theme park battle is ramping up. With Universal preparing to open its highly anticipated Epic Universe park, Disney is rolling out updates across all four of its Florida parks in 2025.

Disney's brand-new cruise ship arrives at Port Canaveral after rescuing 4 people on Monday

The brand-new Disney Treasure cruise ship arrived at its new home, Port Canaveral, on Tuesday morning after assisting the United States Coast Guard in the rescue of four people stuck aboard a sinking boat.

Disney's Swan & Dolphin announce $257 million expansion

The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotels, iconic landmarks on Disney property since 1990, are set for a $257 million transformation aimed at expanding their appeal for conventions and large gatherings.

Fired Disney employee hacked theme park menus: complaint
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A fired employee of Walt Disney World Resort allegedly hacked into restaurant menu software, adding profanity or removing serious allergy information from them, the FBI alleges in a criminal complaint. None of those changes passed safety checks and were ever displayed in front of theme park guests, the complaint said, but the risk was there. The man's attorney said his client hurt no one and that he looks forward to defending him in court.

Bird once extinct in the wild makes comeback with help from Disney’s Animal Kingdom

A bird once declared extinct in the wild is making a comeback in Central Florida, thanks in part to efforts at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, which is playing a crucial role in global conservation.

Walt Disney World raises prices on annual passes

The cost of annual passes at Disney World is rising, with significant increases for various pass options.

Newborn Sumatran Tiger cub born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

A newborn Sumatran tiger cub has joined the ranks of a critically endangered species at Walt Disney World Resort’s Animal Kingdom.

Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Walt Disney World to close for nearly all of 2025

The “wildest ride in the wilderness" at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom will close in early January 2025 – and will remain closed for the rest of that year, according to Disney's website.

Walt Disney World closing as Hurricane Milton heads toward Florida

Walt Disney World has announced that it will close its theme parks, water parks, and Disney Springs on Wednesday as Hurricane Milton remains on track for a direct hit over Florida.