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.
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.
'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.
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.
Disney World workers to march against company vaccine mandate
"We understand that COVID-19 is a very real health concern that we all have to take seriously," said event organizer Nick Caturano, "but many cast members have a legitimate basis for refusing vaccination."
"We understand that COVID-19 is a very real health concern that we all have to take seriously," said event organizer Nick Caturano, "but many cast members have a legitimate basis for refusing vaccination."
'True gentleman': 4-year-old tips his hat to Disney princesses during parade
On a recent trip to Walt Disney World, 4-year-old Bernardo was seen tipping his hat to every Disney princess passing by at a Magic Kingdom parade. His mom says her son is "Disney's true prince."
On a recent trip to Walt Disney World, 4-year-old Bernardo was seen tipping his hat to every Disney princess passing by at a Magic Kingdom parade. His mom says her son is "Disney's true prince."
Let it blow? Hurricane naming quirk has tropics reading like cast of Disney's 'Frozen'
It turns out when the list of hurricane names came out for 2021, it coincidentally contained many of the same names of the characters in the hit movie.
It turns out when the list of hurricane names came out for 2021, it coincidentally contained many of the same names of the characters in the hit movie.
Disney World annual passes are back on sale: Cost, benefits and more
The theme park resort halted the sale of new annual passes during the pandemic, but announced last month that they would be available for purchase once again starting Sept. 8 – which some changes.
The theme park resort halted the sale of new annual passes during the pandemic, but announced last month that they would be available for purchase once again starting Sept. 8 – which some changes.
Disney Genie, Lightning Lane: Disneyland reveals FastPass, MaxPass replacements
Disneyland and Disney World have retired FastPass and MaxPass for two new services: Disney Genie and Lightning Lane.
Disneyland and Disney World have retired FastPass and MaxPass for two new services: Disney Genie and Lightning Lane.
Disney announces 'Very Merriest After Hours' event: How to get tickets
‘Disney Very Merriest After Hours’ will take place on 24 select nights Nov. 8 through Dec. 21 from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
‘Disney Very Merriest After Hours’ will take place on 24 select nights Nov. 8 through Dec. 21 from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Polk sheriff: Disney employees, nurse and California man among 17 arrested in undercover child predator sting
Seventeen suspects thought they were speaking to young teens online, but it turned out they were speaking to undercover detectives across several agencies in central Florida. Among those arrested include Disney employees, a registered nurse, and a married man visiting from California, officials say.
Seventeen suspects thought they were speaking to young teens online, but it turned out they were speaking to undercover detectives across several agencies in central Florida. Among those arrested include Disney employees, a registered nurse, and a married man visiting from California, officials say.
Disney princess culture isn’t toxic to girls and boys over time, study finds
A study from Brigham Young University examines how "princess culture" shapes the views of children as they grow older.
A study from Brigham Young University examines how "princess culture" shapes the views of children as they grow older.
Scarlett Johansson sues Disney over streaming release of 'Black Widow'
Scarlett Johansson is suing the Walt Disney Co. over its streaming release of “Black Widow." Disney said the lawsuit has “no merit whatsoever.”
Scarlett Johansson is suing the Walt Disney Co. over its streaming release of “Black Widow." Disney said the lawsuit has “no merit whatsoever.”
Walt Disney World to require masks indoors starting July 30
Walt Disney World says face coverings will be required in certain parts of the park, starting July 30.
Walt Disney World says face coverings will be required in certain parts of the park, starting July 30.
Report: Disney may get $570M in tax breaks for new Orlando campus
The company could claim more than $570 million in tax breaks over 20 years for the project, which would be among the largest in Florida history for a single corporation, according to documents.
The company could claim more than $570 million in tax breaks over 20 years for the project, which would be among the largest in Florida history for a single corporation, according to documents.
President Biden figure to debut at Disney's Hall of Presidents
The animatronic will deliver the presidential oath of office which was recorded at the White House by President Biden himself just for the attraction.
The animatronic will deliver the presidential oath of office which was recorded at the White House by President Biden himself just for the attraction.
Disney World offers Florida residents tickets for just $54 a day
The ticket is valid for admission to one park per day but you can choose to upgrade the tickets into park hoppers.
The ticket is valid for admission to one park per day but you can choose to upgrade the tickets into park hoppers.
Florida woman spots Disney characters in clouds over theme park
The photo got thousands of ‘likes’ and hundreds of comments.
The photo got thousands of ‘likes’ and hundreds of comments.
Summer fireworks return to Walt Disney World theme parks
Fireworks are once again lighting up the night sky over Disney theme parks. The magical tradition was put on hold during the coronavirus pandemic.
Fireworks are once again lighting up the night sky over Disney theme parks. The magical tradition was put on hold during the coronavirus pandemic.
Man plans trip to Disney World to make good on wife’s dying wish
“I wish she were here today. Not just because we all miss her. But so that she could see the impact she has made, almost six months later she is still changing lives.”
“I wish she were here today. Not just because we all miss her. But so that she could see the impact she has made, almost six months later she is still changing lives.”
Disney delays test cruise over ‘inconsistent’ virus results
Disney Cruise Line is postponing its first test cruise since the pandemic brought the cruise industry to a standstill after a handful of participants had inconsistent test results for COVID-19, the company said Monday.
Disney Cruise Line is postponing its first test cruise since the pandemic brought the cruise industry to a standstill after a handful of participants had inconsistent test results for COVID-19, the company said Monday.