Disney World News

Disney Cancels 2,000-job Expansion as Feud with Florida Governor Heats Up

The Walt Disney Co. announced Thursday that it was scrapping plans to build a new campus in central Florida and relocate 2,000 employees from Southern California to work in digital technology, finance and product development. The decision follows a year …

Fla. Lawmakers to Start Another Session, Could Affect Workers’ Comp, Bens for Disney

Florida lawmakers will meet Monday to complete a state takeover of Walt Disney World’s self-governing district and expand a migrant relocation program, key conservative priorities of Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis ahead of his expected White House run. The session, three …

2 Workers Killed in Scaffolding Collapse Near Disney World

Two construction workers fell to their deaths when scaffolding collapsed as they were pouring concrete on the seventh floor of a 16-story hotel under construction near Disney World early Wednesday, Orange County Sheriff’s officials said. The accident happened just outside …

Disney Bans Selfie Sticks, Cites Safety Concerns

Don’t bring your selfie stick to Disney World. Officials announced Friday that a ban takes effect today at all four Disney theme parks in Orlando as well as at Disney’s water parks and Disney Quest, a gaming attraction at Downtown …

Arbitrator Says Disney Must Rehire Workers Fired for Refusing to Wear Dirty Costumes

Walt Disney World must rehire three performers who were fired when they refused to wear soiled spandex unitards as part of their costumes for the “Festival of the Lion King” show, an arbitrator ruled this week. The workers said their …

Instructor at Walt Disney World Race Car Attraction Killed on Track

For fans of speed, the Exotic Driving Experience at Walt Disney World offers a heart-pounding thrill. People who drive minivans during the week can settle in behind the wheel of a Ferrari, a Porsche or another one of the fastest, …