Arts + Culture

Almost there: Disney begins ride testing Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, introduces new critter characters

A new cast of bayou critters plays a zydeco rendition of a fan-favorite song from ‘The Princess and the Frog’

by Chelsea Zukowski March 29, 2024August 18, 2024

News

Florida Gov. DeSantis and Disney settle ongoing legal feud

The settlement also came as the district board on Wednesday appointed Stephanie Kopelousos to the $400,000-a-year position as district administrator

by Jim Turner News Service of Florida March 27, 2024April 18, 2024

News

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 March 5, 2024December 4, 2024

Arts + Culture

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 February 16, 2024May 23, 2025

News

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 February 13, 2024April 2, 2025

News

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 January 31, 2024July 5, 2025

Arts + Culture, Orlando Theme Parks

All the new Florida theme park attractions expected to open in 2024

by Chelsea Zukowski January 15, 2024

News

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 News Service of Florida January 8, 2024April 26, 2025

Arts + Culture

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 January 2, 2024April 9, 2025

News

Orlando’s 25 most WTF news stories of 2023

by Orlando Weekly Staff December 22, 2023

News

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 December 13, 2023June 28, 2025

News

Hearing slated in Disney battle with Gov. DeSantis for next month

The case centers on allegations that the state unconstitutionally retaliated against Disney

by News Service of Florida November 20, 2023December 1, 2023

Arts + Culture

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

by Chelsea Zukowski November 10, 2023August 1, 2025

Food + Drink

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

by Chelsea Zukowski November 2, 2023December 16, 2024

Food + Drink

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

by Chelsea Zukowski November 2, 2023December 9, 2024

Food + Drink

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.

by Chelsea Zukowski October 12, 2023May 15, 2025

News

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

by Chloe Greenberg October 12, 2023August 26, 2024

Arts + Culture

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

by Chelsea Zukowski October 10, 2023December 29, 2024

Arts + Culture

Central Florida’s top picks for Halloween at the theme parks and attractions

It’s spooky season!

by Chelsea Zukowski October 4, 2023October 21, 2024

News

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 October 2, 2023April 21, 2025