The history of Walt Disney World and its opening 50 years ago

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.'

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.'

Former President Jimmy Carter celebrating 97th birthday

Former President Jimmy Carter celebrating 97th birthday

Former president Jimmy Carter will celebrate his 97th birthday quietly at his home in Plains, Georgia. Carter is the oldest-living former U.S. president ever.

Former president Jimmy Carter will celebrate his 97th birthday quietly at his home in Plains, Georgia. Carter is the oldest-living former U.S. president ever.

'Disney Enchantment' and 'Harmonious' fireworks shows thrill crowds

'Disney Enchantment' and 'Harmonious' fireworks shows thrill crowds

Walt Disney World Resort offered previews of two new firework shows ahead of the 50th-anniversary festivities set to begin on Friday.

Walt Disney World Resort offered previews of two new firework shows ahead of the 50th-anniversary festivities set to begin on Friday.

Bill would cover veterinary bills of retired police K-9s
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Bill would cover veterinary bills of retired police K-9s

A bill has been filed in the Florida Legislature that would cover veterinary expenses of retired police K-9s.

A bill has been filed in the Florida Legislature that would cover veterinary expenses of retired police K-9s.

Look Inside: Walt Disney's World's top-secret test kitchens

Look Inside: Walt Disney's World's top-secret test kitchens

The research and development facility is where food and beverages are created for all of the Walt Disney World parks and resorts.

The research and development facility is where food and beverages are created for all of the Walt Disney World parks and resorts.

New rides and attractions coming to Walt Disney World Resort

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.

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.

Ocean drone captures video from inside hurricane for 1st time

Ocean drone captures video from inside hurricane for 1st time

The seafaring drone is braving Hurricane Sam in the open ocean, where it can gather and collect real-time observations.

The seafaring drone is braving Hurricane Sam in the open ocean, where it can gather and collect real-time observations.

$10M cash, 500K marijuana plants seized in Bay Area's largest-ever bust

$10M cash, 500K marijuana plants seized in Bay Area's largest-ever bust

Alameda County Sheriff's Office detectives say they've recovered upwards of $10 million in cash, 100,000 marijuana plants, and 6 tons of processed marijuana valued at $40 million in the largest-ever marijuana bust in the history of the Bay Area.

Alameda County Sheriff's Office detectives say they've recovered upwards of $10 million in cash, 100,000 marijuana plants, and 6 tons of processed marijuana valued at $40 million in the largest-ever marijuana bust in the history of the Bay Area.

The McRib returns to McDonald's, again

The McRib returns to McDonald's, again

McDonald’s gave fans of the McRib a reason to look forward to November. On Twitter, the company announced that the sandwich will return on Nov. 1.

McDonald’s gave fans of the McRib a reason to look forward to November. On Twitter, the company announced that the sandwich will return on Nov. 1.

MagicBand+ to launch in 2022 for Disney World parkgoers

MagicBand+ to launch in 2022 for Disney World parkgoers

MagicBand+ will keep the popular features guests know and love with their current MagicBands – but with added features to make experiences even more magical.

MagicBand+ will keep the popular features guests know and love with their current MagicBands – but with added features to make experiences even more magical.

Disney World cast members who worked in 1971 look down memory lane

Disney World cast members who worked in 1971 look down memory lane

Tony, Pam and Forrest have one big thing in common: They were Cast Members on day one of Walt Disney World's grand opening back on Oct. 1, 1971. A half-century later, they still have pixie dust in their lives.

Tony, Pam and Forrest have one big thing in common: They were Cast Members on day one of Walt Disney World's grand opening back on Oct. 1, 1971. A half-century later, they still have pixie dust in their lives.

'It's Disney World': Florida family recalls selling land to Walt Disney

'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.

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.

Riverview teen becomes first female to score touchdown in Florida high school football game

Riverview teen becomes first female to score touchdown in Florida high school football game

Many people only dream of making history, but it's now a reality for Abby DiCenzo. The Bell Creek Academy sophomore became the first female to ever score a touchdown in a Florida high school football game.

Many people only dream of making history, but it's now a reality for Abby DiCenzo. The Bell Creek Academy sophomore became the first female to ever score a touchdown in a Florida high school football game.