Disney patents offer clues to theme park technology
Millions of people each year are amazed and entertained by the fantastic effects and shows Central Florida’s theme parks serve up. Creators like Disney's "Imagineers" are constantly pushing the envelope, trying to come up with more ways to thrill visitors.
Millions of people each year are amazed and entertained by the fantastic effects and shows Central Florida’s theme parks serve up. Creators like Disney's "Imagineers" are constantly pushing the envelope, trying to come up with more ways to thrill visitors.
Disney's Main Street Confectionery getting new look for 50th anniversary
More decorations across the parks will be added in the coming months "as the turrets and towers receive shimmering pearls, jewels, and ribbons in royal blues and iridescent golds."
More decorations across the parks will be added in the coming months "as the turrets and towers receive shimmering pearls, jewels, and ribbons in royal blues and iridescent golds."
First-ever Walt Disney World license plate in Florida revealed
100 percent of the license plate proceeds will go to Make-A-Wish of Central and Northern Florida, Walt Disney World said.
100 percent of the license plate proceeds will go to Make-A-Wish of Central and Northern Florida, Walt Disney World said.
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.
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.
Disney World testing facial recognition technology at park entrance
The technology will capture an image of a guest's face and convert it into a unique number, which is then associated with valid theme park admission.
The technology will capture an image of a guest's face and convert it into a unique number, which is then associated with valid theme park admission.
Disney World union calls for COVID vaccines for 'essential' hospitality workers
Unite Here 362, which represents thousands of Disney World workers, is asking Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to include hospitality workers on the state’s list of essential employees who are eligible for the coronavirus vaccine, FOX Business is reporting.
Unite Here 362, which represents thousands of Disney World workers, is asking Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to include hospitality workers on the state’s list of essential employees who are eligible for the coronavirus vaccine, FOX Business is reporting.
Disney World under fire for not allowing rapper's autistic cousin in without mask
Autism Speaks say it's 'not possible' for some children with autism to wear masks.
Autism Speaks say it's 'not possible' for some children with autism to wear masks.
Disney World announces mobile app that will serve as MagicBand wristband
The app, which will grant access to the theme parks, will first roll out on Apple devices.
The app, which will grant access to the theme parks, will first roll out on Apple devices.
Family of boy killed by gator at Disney resort urges organ donation
Matt and Melissa Graves created the Lane Thomas Foundation after their son was killed by an alligator in 2016.
Matt and Melissa Graves created the Lane Thomas Foundation after their son was killed by an alligator in 2016.
Deputies: Florida man arrested after spitting on Disney employee who asked him to put mask on
An arrest affidavit said that he refused to and then spit on the employee. He walked away and contact with him was lost before backup could arrive.
An arrest affidavit said that he refused to and then spit on the employee. He walked away and contact with him was lost before backup could arrive.
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.
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.
Cinderella's Castle receives first piece of 50th anniversary decor at Disney World
"The World’s Most Magical Celebration" is planned to begin October 1 and will last 18-months.
"The World’s Most Magical Celebration" is planned to begin October 1 and will last 18-months.
Walt Disney World sold out as spring breakers head to Florida
Visit Orlando says parks like Disney continue to operate on a reduced capacity and are maxing out ticket sales at those levels.
Visit Orlando says parks like Disney continue to operate on a reduced capacity and are maxing out ticket sales at those levels.
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.
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.
Disney CEO anticipates reopening Disneyland by late April; 10K furloughed employees to return to work
Disney's CEO Bob Chapek said Tuesday that he is aiming to reopen its California theme parks with limited capacity by the end of April, and that thousands of furloughed employees will return to work.
Disney's CEO Bob Chapek said Tuesday that he is aiming to reopen its California theme parks with limited capacity by the end of April, and that thousands of furloughed employees will return to work.
Guests enjoy first day back at Disney's Blizzard Beach water park
Walt Disney World's Blizzard Beach is once again welcoming guests back for some fun in the Florida sun.
Walt Disney World's Blizzard Beach is once again welcoming guests back for some fun in the Florida sun.
Disney World shares first look at newly-renovated Polynesian Village Resort rooms
Walt Disney World is giving fans of its Polynesian Village Resort a sneak peek at its newly-renovated, "Moana"-themed rooms.
Walt Disney World is giving fans of its Polynesian Village Resort a sneak peek at its newly-renovated, "Moana"-themed rooms.
Disney plans to enhance attractions, boost efficiency once theme parks reopen, CEO says
Company plans to focus on strengthening digital storytelling, improving personal experience
Company plans to focus on strengthening digital storytelling, improving personal experience
Disney reveals photos of new nighttime spectacular coming to EPCOT
Disney shared new photos of its construction over the weekend, showing off its stage and five floating platforms positioned like a compass.
Disney shared new photos of its construction over the weekend, showing off its stage and five floating platforms positioned like a compass.
Disney World updates mask policy at dining locations
Walt Disney World seems set on following COVID-19 safety protocols well into the future.
Walt Disney World seems set on following COVID-19 safety protocols well into the future.