The Wheel at ICON Park to stay closed for maintenance, inspections after power failure

The Wheel – a 400-foot tall Ferris wheel at ICON Park in Orlando – will remain closed for "a few days" while technical teams perform maintenance and investigate why the attraction seemingly sparked and lost power on Saturday night while people were on it, the park said in a statement.

These popular Disney World rides to close for refurbishment in 2023

Some of Walt Disney World's popular rides in Orlando will be closed for refurbishment in 2023, according to the theme park's website. 

VIDEO: Sparks fly at The Wheel at ICON Park as ride loses power | 'It's on fire'

Video captured by a witness shows sparks flying from The Wheel at ICON Park Saturday evening. The Orange County Fire Rescue said its crews rescued 62 people trapped on the ride following a power failure.

Disney World's Rock 'n' Roller Coaster closing for refurbishment at Hollywood Studios

Walt Disney World's Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith ride will temporarily close in February to undergo refurbishment, according to Walt Disney World's website, with plans to reopen sometime over the summer.

Some families going into debt to visit Walt Disney World, new study finds

A new study shows that some families are willingly going into debt to visit Walt Disney World in Orlando, with dining and ticket prices higher than what many had initially anticipated or budgeted for. However, 71% of those surveyed don't regret incurring debt for their Disney vacations and memories.

Rays to split spring training at Disney's ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, Tropicana Field

The Tampa Bay Rays will split their spring training between the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Kissimmee and Tropicana Field because their own facility on Florida’s Gulf Coast was damaged by Hurricane Ian, the team said Tuesday.

Watch: Life-sized raptor terrifies kid at Universal Orlando in Florida

Who wouldn't want to meet a dinosaur in real life? A nine-year-old boy seemed excited enough to meet one of the raptors at the Raptor Encounter at Universal's Island of Adventure in Orlando, Florida. But, that excitement quickly turned to terror after the lifelike raptor showed its teeth. Of course, the moment was recorded on video.

Disney World raises ticket prices: How much you'll pay at each park now

Walt Disney World increased admission ticket prices at all four of its Florida theme parks on Thursday – and depending on the day and which park choose, you could pay nearly $200 to get in!

Universal's Epic Universe theme park 'right on track' - and expected to open summer 2025, CEO says

Universal's Epic Universe, the highly-anticipated theme park under construction in Orlando, Florida, is "right on track" and remains on schedule to open in summer 2025, Jeffrey S. Shell, CEO of NBCUniversal, said Monday during the UBS Global TMT Conference.

Wild Florida welcomes new baby sloth 'Banana'

This week, Wild Florida announced the arrival of the newest two-toed, or "two-fingered," sloth. Banana was born to mom Anna and father Guy. Guy was the first sloth to join the Wild Florida family.

Walt Disney World faces patent infringement lawsuit over Genie, Genie Plus

A California company has filed a lawsuit in Florida against The Walt Disney Company and Walt Disney Parks and Resort alleging patent infringement over Disney's Genie and Genie+ services, which helps create a personalized itinerary for guests visiting its theme parks.