WALT DISNEY WORLD

Walt Disney World opened on October 1, 1971 and to celebrate the 50th anniversary, you can expect an over-the-top celebration. NBC 6’s Danni Dikes reports.

On-site employees at Walt Disney World in Orlando and Disneyland in California have 60 days to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, the company announced Friday. “Based on the latest recommendations of scientists, health officials and our own medical professionals that the COVID-19 vaccine provides the best protection against severe infection, we are requiring that all salaried and non-union hourly employees…

Masks will be required at all indoor facilities at Walt Disney World, regardless of vaccination status, starting Friday.

Beginning Friday, Walt Disney World in Orlando will require face coverings for all guests ages two and up while indoors and in Disney buses, monorail and Disney Skyliner, regardless of vaccination status. The requirement includes while entering the park and throughout all attractions. Face coverings remain optional for all guests in outdoor common areas. Costume masks are not considered appropriate…

Walt Disney World announced Friday that mask restrictions will be lifted for fully vaccinated guests starting June 15, according to a statement. Face masks will still be required on Disney buses, monorails and the Disney Skyliner, the statement said. The Orlando theme park will not be requiring proof of vaccination, but asks that those who have not been inoculated to…

Visitors to Walt Disney World and Universal Studios-Orlando were allowed Saturday to remove their masks when outdoors, except when on attractions, in line or riding transportation. Florida’s major theme parks are adjusting face mask policies after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention loosened its recommendations on Thursday as more people get vaccinated for the coronavirus. Masks remain mandatory...

Universal Orlando has released new mask guidelines.

Drivers across the state of Florida will soon get a chance to show their love for Disney on their car’s license plate. The Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles agency is taking pre-orders for their newest plate that showcases Walt Disney World. The plate shows Cinderella’s Castle on a “majestic royal blue background,” according to the Disney Parks blog....

Looking to buy an annual pass at Walt Disney World? You’re out of luck unless you’re a current passholder.

A Connecticut physical therapist charged with killing his wife and three children at their Florida home told his sister in a phone call from jail that he couldn’t have stopped his family from being slain — because he wasn’t around.

A South Florida man who admitted to being on LSD was arrested after authorities said he tackled a security guard at Walt Disney World in Florida

It’s a boy — a big boy.

Disney+ just announced it will release a docu-series called “Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom ” in partnership with National Geographic. The 8 episode docu-series will give viewers an all-access pass to explore the Disney World parks’ array of more than 300 species and 5,000 animals. The docu-series will also give viewers a closer look at what the animal care experts…

Disney+ just announced it will release a docu-series called “Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom” in partnership with National Geographic. The 8 episode docu-series will give viewers an all-access pass to explore the Disney World parks’ array of more than 300 species and 5,000 animals.

Two weeks after reopening, workers at Disney World are praising the company for the safety protocols that have been implemented to protect against the new coronavirus

Court documents show a Georgia woman was arrested at Walt Disney World after security for the Florida resort found two guns and some marijuana in her child’s diaper bag

Animal Kingdom and Magic Kingdom opened July 11th despite a surge in coronavirus cases in Florida.

After four months of closures due to the coronavirus pandemic, those wanting to travel to Walt Disney World can start buying tickets again on Thursday.

An employee at Walt Disney World was arrested for allegedly misdirecting more than $100,000 that was supposed to be issued to unhappy customers into bank accounts for both herself and friends. NBC affiliate WESH-TV reports 32-year-old Jennifer Insuasti was charged with one count of grand theft after turning herself in Monday in Osceola County, according to the Florida Department of…