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DeSantis taps Disney district chief Glen Gilzean as Orange County supervisor of elections
'This is an extremely important job that is now in the hands of a DeSantis loyalist,' Frost wrote
By News Service of Florida
Tags: Orlando Area News, Glen Gilzean, Ron DeSantis, Disney World, Central Florida Tourism Oversight District, Orange County supervisor of elections
Disney's Animal Kingdom welcomes new baby elephant Corra
Corra made her first appearance with her family at the park's Kilimanjaro Safaris exhibit
By Sarah Harwell
Tags: Things to Do, Orlando Theme Parks, Disney World, Disney's Animal Kingdom, baby elephant, Corra, Disney elephants
New Disney World ride Tiana’s Bayou Adventure will open this summer
A first look at the Tiana animatronic was also revealed
By Alexandra Sullivan
Tags: Orlando Area News, Orlando Theme Parks, Disney World, Tiana's Bayou Adventure, Disney attractions, Orlando news, Slideshow
Judge dismisses Disney's free speech lawsuit against Florida Gov. DeSantis
Spokesman Jeremy Redfern said the 'days of Disney controlling its own government (district) and being placed above the law are long gone'
By Jim Saunders, News Service of Florida
Tags: Orlando Area News, Orlando Theme Parks, Ron DeSantis, Disney World, Ron DeSantis
Orange County lawmakers back proposal to restore Disney's control of special district
The proposal would repeal a law passed last year that gave DeSantis authority to appoint the district’s board
By Jim Turner, the News Service of Florida
Tags: Orlando Area News, Orlando Theme Parks, Ron DeSantis, Ron DeSantis, Disney World, Central Florida Tourism Oversight District, Reedy Creek Improvement District
New ‘Little Mermaid’ stage show coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios
‘The Little Mermaid: A Musical Adventure’ is a revamped production of ‘Voyage of the Little Mermaid,’ which closed in 2020
By Chelsea Zukowski
Tags: Things to Do, Orlando Theme Parks, Little Mermaid, Disney World, Disney's Hollywood Studio, Disney Hollywood Studios
Man in group that went viral for cutting line at Epcot does not in fact play for UCF football, team says
University of Central Florida football released a statement Monday saying the man's claim is false
By Chloe Greenberg
Tags: Orlando Area News, Orlando Theme Parks, UCF football, Epcot ride, Orlando viral video, Disney World, Soarin'
Hearing slated in Disney battle with Gov. DeSantis for next month
The case centers on allegations that the state unconstitutionally retaliated against Disney
2023 guide to all the Christmas events and attractions at Orlando theme parks
From holiday lights and festive foodie fare to parades, there’s something for everyone
Tags: Things to Do, Orlando Theme Parks, Orlando holiday events, Orlando theme park, theme park events, Christmas events, Disney World, Universal Orlando, Legoland, Cover Story, Slideshow
Hot cocoa churros, edible Letters to Santa mailbox and more new foods at Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party
There are nearly two dozen new items on the sweet and savory menus at the annual holiday party at Disney’s Magic Kingdom
Tags: Food News, Orlando Theme Parks, Disney World, Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party
Disney’s Jollywood Nights menu includes Christmas Gertie cookies, Kermit shake, Hollywood glam cocktails
The new holiday soiree at Hollywood Studios promises to be a swanky but still Disney-fied affair
Tags: Food News, Orlando Theme Parks, Disney World, Orlando theme parks, Disney food, Disney holidays, holidays at theme parks, themed food, new Disney food
All the new foods coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom and resort hotels
Animal Kingdom welcomes stuffed pancakes and more Dole Whip flavors, while three hotel restaurants get revamped menus.
Tags: Food News, Orlando Theme Parks, Disney parks, Disney food, Disney World, Orlando theme parks, theme park news, new Disney food
Disney World increases price for annual passes and parking
Depending on the level of tickets purchased, Disney annual passes are now $30 to $50 more expensive
Tags: Orlando Area News, Orlando Theme Parks, Disney World, Ron DeSantis, Disney World annual pass, Disney annual pass prices, Disney ticket prices, Central Florida Tourism Oversight District
New Epcot Candlelight Processional narrators include Brendan Fraser, Sterling K. Brown, Ann-Margret and more
The annual retelling of the Christmas story is one of the most popular shows at Epcot’s International Festival of the Holidays
Tags: Things to Do, Orlando Theme Parks, Candlelight Processional, Epcot's International Festival of the Holidays, Disney World, Disney holiday events, Christmas events, Orlando theme parks, theme park holiday events, Slideshow
Central Florida’s top picks for Halloween at the theme parks and attractions
It’s spooky season!
Tags: Things to Do, Orlando Theme Parks, Orlando Halloween events, Halloween in Orlando, Legoland, Halloween at Legoland, Halloween at theme parks, Gaylord Palms Resort, Goblins & Giggles, things to do in Orlando, Orlando events, Halloween for kids, kids events in Orlando, Disney World, Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, Universal Orlando, Halloween Horror Nights, Scream-A-Geddon, Gatorland, Gators Ghosts and Goblins, Howl-O-Scream, SeaWorld Orlando, A Petrified Forest, Sir Henry's Haunted Trail, Fear Reach Scream Park, Slideshow
Disney World will donate $1.5 million to more than a dozen Florida nonprofits
The organizations chosen work within education, the arts, poverty, environmental programs and more
By Grayson Keglovic
Tags: Orlando Area News, Disney World, Disney World donations, 2023 grant, Florida nonprofits, Central Florida Community Arts, Christian Service Center, Conductive Education Center of Orlando, Conservation Florida, Bok Tower Gardens, Hope Partnership, ELEVATE Orlando, Foundation for Foster Children, Habitat for Humanity, IDignity, Limbitless Solutions, Orlando Science Center, Osceola Arts, Page 15, Steinway Society of Central Florida, Children’s Home Society of Florida, Volunteers for Community Impact, Zebra Coalition, Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom
Gov. DeSantis' attorneys ask federal judge to toss out Disney lawsuit
Attorneys wrote that Disney’s lawsuit is a 'last-ditch effort to reinstate its corporate kingdom'
Tags: Orlando Area News, Orlando Theme Parks, Disney World, Disney lawsuit, Ron DeSantis
Disney plans to ‘turbocharge’ growth with $60 billion investment in its parks over the next decade
The company previously announced plans to invest $17 billion in Florida’s parks alone.
Tags: Orlando Area News, Orlando Theme Parks, Disney World, Orlando theme parks, Destination D23, Disney updates, Epcot, Disney Springs, Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, Bob Iger, Josh D'Amaro
Disney district continues talks over replacing employee passes
District Chairman Martin Garcia said the district is considering an annual 'stipend' of $1,400 for employees
Tags: Orlando Area News, Orlando Theme Parks, Ron DeSantis, Central Florida Tourism Oversight District, Ron DeSantis, Disney World, Disney employee passes, Disney feud, Reedy Creek Improvement District
All the biggest Disney World announcements from Destination D23 in Orlando
‘Encanto’ and Hatbox Ghost and Star Tours and Figment and…
Tags: Things to Do, Orlando Theme Parks, Disney World, Orlando theme parks, Destination D23, Disney updates, Epcot, Disney Springs, Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom
Disney district firefighters who supported DeSantis' takeover now criticize move to eliminate perks
The firefighters said Wednesday that the park-related benefits were long viewed as an incentive to work for Reedy Creek
By Jim Turner, NSF
Tags: Orlando Area News, Orlando Theme Parks, Ron DeSantis, Disney World, Ron DeSantis, Central Florida Tourism Oversight District, Reedy Creek Improvement District, Disney employee perks
DeSantis-appointed Disney chief Glen Gilzean resigns from ethics commission
Last week, commission lawyer Steve Zuilkowski wrote it would be 'inconsistent' with state law for Gilzean to maintain his position
Tags: Orlando Area News, Orlando Theme Parks, Ron DeSantis, Disney World, Ron DeSantis Disney ethics commission, Glen Gilzean
DeSantis-appointed Disney board targets free passes, discounts for employees
A referral has been submitted to the Florida inspector general about 'perks and benefits that the former Disney-controlled Reedy Creek Improvement District funneled back to Disney'
Tags: Orlando Area News, Orlando Theme Parks, Ron DeSantis, Disney World, Ron DeSantis, Central Florida Tourism Oversight District, Reedy Creek Improvement District, Disney employee passes
Disney files countersuit against Gov. DeSantis, days after he said he’s ‘moved on’ from feud
‘The contracts are valid contracts and are binding on the (Central Florida Tourism Oversight) District,’ the counterclaim said.
Tags: Orlando Area News, Orlando Theme Parks, Ron DeSantis, Orlando theme parks, Disney, Disney World, Disney lawsuit, Ron DeSantis, Disney feud
DeSantis-appointed Disney chief can’t hold both positions, ethics lawyer says
Commission lawyer Steve Zuilkowski wrote it would be ‘inconsistent’ with state law for Gilzean to maintain his position
Tags: Orlando Area News, Orlando Theme Parks, Ron DeSantis, Disney World, Disney chief, Ron DeSantis, Disney ethics lawyer
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Two Orlando restaurants to offer exclusive 'Godzilla X Kong'-themed ramen and cocktails
Walgreens to close Orlando distribution center, lay off hundreds
By McKenna Schueler
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By Colin Wolf
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By Orlando Weekly Staff
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