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."
Florida's first-ever dueling racer waterslide to open at Aquatica Orlando
Called 'Riptide Race,' the attraction is a waterslide that will pit teams against each other as they rush to the finish line.
Called 'Riptide Race,' the attraction is a waterslide that will pit teams against each other as they rush to the finish line.
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.
Super Mario World opens at Universal Studios Japan
The multi-level area features Mario Kart- and Yoshi-themed rides and attractions, as well as Nintendo-themed restaurants, shops, and other experiences.
The multi-level area features Mario Kart- and Yoshi-themed rides and attractions, as well as Nintendo-themed restaurants, shops, and other experiences.
California theme park association hoping to 'mitigate' screaming when amusements, thrill rides reopen
Disneyland, Six Flags Magic Mountain and Universal Studios Hollywood are among the trade group's members.
Disneyland, Six Flags Magic Mountain and Universal Studios Hollywood are among the trade group's members.
Disneyland, Disney California Adventure to reopen on April 30
After a yearlong closure, Disneyland Resort and Disney California Adventure Park will reopen to the public on April 30 with limited capacity, park officials announced Wednesday.
After a yearlong closure, Disneyland Resort and Disney California Adventure Park will reopen to the public on April 30 with limited capacity, park officials announced Wednesday.
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.
New 'Giraffe Bar' to open at Busch Gardens this month
Guests can check it out during the soft opening on March 19.
Guests can check it out during the soft opening on March 19.
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.
New images of Universal's VelociCoaster show bridge that gets people up close to coaster
The VelociCoaster at Universal's Islands of Adventure is expected to open this summer and new images are getting theme park fans excited
The VelociCoaster at Universal's Islands of Adventure is expected to open this summer and new images are getting theme park fans excited
Island H20 LIVE! water park reopening Saturday
Island H20 is reopening on Saturday for its third season. The park will be open daily for Spring Break and then on select days through April and May. Then, it will switch to its summer hours of operation on May 28.
Island H20 is reopening on Saturday for its third season. The park will be open daily for Spring Break and then on select days through April and May. Then, it will switch to its summer hours of operation on May 28.
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.
Universal Orlando extending Mardi Gras celebration
The event was scheduled to wrap up on March 28.
The event was scheduled to wrap up on March 28.