Disney's 50th anniversary celebration underway: What to expect

Festivities will begin on October 1st, the same day the theme park company opened its first Florida park in 1971, and go for 18 months.

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Disney is one of the many options Lori's Costume Shop offers to fans of Halloween.

VIDEO: Walt Disney's personal plane spotted at Animal Kingdom

The plane, called 'The Mouse," took its last flight on Oct. 8, 1992, when it touched down on World Drive near Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

10 secrets about Disney World you never knew

As parkgoers get ready to celebrate the 50th anniversary on October 1, here are some of the most interesting secrets and facts about the beloved resort!

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.

'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.

New reboot to hit Disney+ soon
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Gino Salomone recently sat down with the cast of the newest reboot to hit Disney+.

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.

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.”

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.

250 gators removed from Walt Disney World since boy died in 2016 attack

Wildlife officials have removed 250 alligators from Disney properties in the five years since a 2-year-old boy was killed by an alligator at the Grand Floridian Resort and Spa, according to the Orlando Sentinel.

Disney's 50th anniversary: An outline of events just announced

‘The World’s Most Magical Celebration' will honor the legacy of Walt Disney World with all new experiences that will be spread across 18 months.

Face masks now optional for vaccinated visitors at Disney World

All visitors, whether vaccinated or not, will still be required to wear face coverings on buses, monorails and Disney Skyliner, the resort’s aerial gondola, according to the latest guidelines.

Disneyland's Matterhorn Bobsleds in repair until July

Disneyland’s beloved rollercoaster, the Matterhorn Bobsleds, is set to reopen this summer after months of being in repair.

Walt Disney World updates mask policy, effective Saturday

Face coverings for guests at Walt Disney World Resort will no longer be required when outdoors beginning on Saturday, and similar to an announcement made earlier Friday by Universal Orlando, masks will still be required when indoors and in ride queues.