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'I Dole Whipped Cancer's Butt': Woman visits Disney World after completing chemotherapy

Angela was visiting the parks with family and wearing a ‘I Dole Whipped Cancer’s Butt!’ button since she finished chemotherapy earlier that year.

October 5, 2021 5:57pm EDT

Florida mom and son take photo in same spot at Magic Kingdom as they did on opening day in 1971

Walt Disney World kicked off its 50th anniversary celebration, dubbed ‘The World’s Most Magical Celebration,’ on Friday, October 1st.

October 3, 2021 12:31pm EDT

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."

October 1, 2021 3:53pm EDT

Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World opened 50 years ago today

Disney said that the first phase included the Magic Kingdom park, Disney’s Contemporary Resort, and Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort.

October 1, 2021 3:24pm EDT

What attractions were open when Magic Kingdom debuted in 1971?

Several attractions at Magic Kingdom were open on October 1st, 1971. Many of them are still operating to this day. Here's information about each one.

October 1, 2021 2:06pm EDT

New Epcot neighborhoods take effect: What's next for the park

Disney says the four new neighborhoods will take effect on October 1st, the first day of Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary celebration.

October 1, 2021 10:35am EDT

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.

October 1, 2021 10:28am EDT

'Electric and magical': Woman describes what Magic Kingdom's opening day in 1971 was like

Cindy and her family entered the park on that historic day, being greeted with an electric energy full of magic and unforgettable smells.

October 1, 2021 10:27am EDT

Timeline: Major events in Walt Disney World’s history

Walt Disney World Resort has experienced many important moments throughout its 50-year history.

October 1, 2021 10:23am EDT

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.'

October 1, 2021 10:17am EDT

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.

September 30, 2021 9:43pm EDT

'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.

September 30, 2021 7:30am EDT

Disney World History: Animal Kingdom and its fan-favorite attractions

We are taking a look back at the history of Disney’s Animal Kingdom — a park that includes many fan-favorite attractions.

September 26, 2021 5:42pm EDT

Sneak peek: Disney's 'Vault Collection' coming for 50th anniversary

Walt Disney World will kick off its 50th anniversary celebration on October 1st and go for 18 months as new experiences debut across the resort.

September 21, 2021 4:50pm EDT

U.S. to ease travel restrictions for international travelers

Anyone who is fully vaccinated against COVID-19 will soon be able to fly to the United States from anywhere in the world. The Biden administration is ending the travel bans imposed by the Trump Administration 18 months ago.

September 20, 2021 11:07pm EDT