Disney’s case against DeSantis is dismissed by Florida judge

FL Governor Ron DeSantis urged Disney CEO, Bob Iger (pictured), to drop lawsuit – Courtesy: Shutterstock — Kathy Hutchins Disney’s lawsuit against Governor Ron DeSantis over the loss of a long-standing planning district was dismissed by a district court judge in Florida on Wednesday. The judge determined that Disney lacked standing to file the complaint.

Universal’s New Epic Universe Theme Park has been unveiled

Aerial photo of Epic Universe under construction in Orlando, Florida; opening Summer 2025 — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Felix Mizioznikov The initial information about Universal Epic Universe, a portal-connected theme park that will transport guests to the worlds of Nintendo, Harry Potter, How to Train Your Dragon, the terrifying Dark Universe, and Celestial Park, was released

A new Florida resident ticket is available at Disney World in Orlando

Walt Disney World Resort Orlando – Magic Kingdom Castle – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by dorengo5 Residents of Florida may now visit the theme parks for three days for just over $200 thanks to a new ticket offer being offered by Walt Disney World. Deals on 2-day and 3-day tickets are available to locals who

There will be a new Disney planned community, but it won’t be in Florida or California

Celebration Town in Kissimmee area near Disney – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by VIAVAL TOURS Though it’s not quite near the theme parks, Disney has designed a new residential community that residents can join if they want to live the Disney way year-round. The latest step in Storyliving by Disney, an initiative aimed at creating

Millions of gallons of treated wastewater are dumped into the ground by a sinkhole at Florida Busch Gardens theme park

Cheetah Hunt rollercoaster at Busch Gardens, FL — Courtesy: Shutterstock — VIAVAL TOURS According to a local media estimate, the recently developed sinkhole at Florida’s Busch Gardens amusement park released almost 2.5 million gallons of treated wastewater into the ground beneath the park.  According to the Tampa Bay Times, workers at Busch Gardens in Tampa,

Disney boasts $40 billion economic impact in Florida as it challenges DeSantis in court

Walt Disney World sign at Orlando airport – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Adam McCullough As it fights Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and his appointees over their takeover of the district that oversees the entertainment company’s huge theme park resort in central Florida, Disney released a study estimating its economic effect in the state at

Disney has announced the reintroduction of all-day park hopping

Disney announces return of all-day park hopping – Pictured: Disney Annual Passholder Card – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Red Lemon The resort unexpectedly revealed at least three significant changes, including the days on which all-day park hopping would resume, “good-to-go days” for owners of annual passes, and certain price increases on annual passes and

Halloween Horror Nights 2023 at Universal Studios Orlando features The Exorcist, Chucky, and more terrifying attractions

Halloween Horror Nights at Universal Studios – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Amonarch This year’s Halloween Horror Nights event at Universal Studios Florida got underway earlier than usual with a “record-breaking” 48-day program of after-hours frights. The interactive horror sets, live entertainment, exclusive limited-time menus, and other attractions that will be available at the Orlando

Upon the discovery of a bear at Disney World, portions of Magic Kingdom were closed

Magic Kingdom, Orlando, FL. — Courtesy: Shutterstock — dorengo5 According to a press release from the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission, a bear that forced partial closures at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom on Monday was safely captured and is being transferred. “In most cases, it is best for bears to be given space

Orlando-to-South Florida service will begin, according to Brightline

MIAMI, FL/USA – JULY 14, 2018: Brightline is a high-speed train service between West Palm Beach, Florida, and Miami. This is the West Palm Beach, station. Courtesy: Shutterstock – Photo By Thomas Barrat The launch date for Brightline’s high-speed rail service between Orlando and South Florida has been announced. Beginning next Friday, Sept. 22, travelers