/tags/walt-disney Walt Disney en-US WLRN Tue, 19 Sep 2023 19:10:33 GMT /florida-news/2023-09-19/disney-pouring-60-billion-into-theme-parks-cruises-over-the-next-10-years The Walt Disney Co. is planning to invest approximately $60 billion into its theme parks and cruise lines over the next decade, as the company looks to continue growing one of its more successful business segments. Tue, 19 Sep 2023 19:10:33 GMT /florida-news/2023-09-19/disney-pouring-60-billion-into-theme-parks-cruises-over-the-next-10-years The Associated Press /podcast/sundial/2023-08-23/giancarlo-rodaz-little-mermaid-miami Giancarlo Rodaz is the artistic director of Area Stage Company in Miami. He is behind the production of Disney’s "The Little Mermaid" at the Arsht Center, playing through August 27. Wed, 23 Aug 2023 20:01:31 GMT /podcast/sundial/2023-08-23/giancarlo-rodaz-little-mermaid-miami Carlos Frías, Elisa Baena, Leslie Ovalle Atkinson, Helen Acevedo /business/2023-05-19/walt-disney-central-florida-building The move comes after Disney announced reorganization plans to cut costs by $5.5 billion while the entertainment giant faces a growing legal and ideological clash with Gov. Ron DeSantis. Fri, 19 May 2023 12:35:17 GMT /business/2023-05-19/walt-disney-central-florida-building Jim Turner/News Service of Florida /state/2023-02-11/desantis-gets-control-of-disney-special-district-in-central-florida At the governor's urging, lawmakers last year dissolved Reedy Creek and five other special districts across the state after Disney angered DeSantis by opposing a controversial education law. Sat, 11 Feb 2023 20:21:17 GMT /state/2023-02-11/desantis-gets-control-of-disney-special-district-in-central-florida Jim Turner | News Service of Florida /local-news/2022-07-25/desantis-attends-florida-gop-summit-targets-biden-in-speech As he draws increased attention as a potential 2024 presidential candidate, Gov. Ron DeSantis focused heavily Saturday night on President Joe Biden while rallying Republicans for this year’s elections. Mon, 25 Jul 2022 13:15:46 GMT /local-news/2022-07-25/desantis-attends-florida-gop-summit-targets-biden-in-speech Jim Turner | News Service of Florida /news/2022-05-05/married-to-the-mouse-author-says-desantis-disney-dispute-likely-to-end-in-therapy-not-divorce Richard Foglesong thinks that, in the end, not much will change because of the dire consequences of a "divorce." Thu, 05 May 2022 10:28:11 GMT /news/2022-05-05/married-to-the-mouse-author-says-desantis-disney-dispute-likely-to-end-in-therapy-not-divorce Joe Byrnes /news/2022-03-22/with-walkout-threat-disney-finds-itself-in-balancing-act With some workers across the U.S. threatening a walkout Tuesday, The Walt Disney Co. finds itself in a balancing act between the expectations of a diverse workforce and demands from an increasingly polarized, politicized marketplace. Tue, 22 Mar 2022 09:45:41 GMT /news/2022-03-22/with-walkout-threat-disney-finds-itself-in-balancing-act Mike Schneider | The Associated Press, Brendan Farrington | Associated Press /news/2021-10-26/as-disney-celebrates-50-years-a-look-at-the-theme-parks-environmental-legacy Disney World is celebrating its 50-year anniversary beginning this month. There’s no doubt the so-called Happiest Place on Earth has changed the landscape of central Florida. WMFE environmental reporter Amy Green talked with Audubon Florida's Charles Lee about the theme park's environmental legacy, beginning with the Disney Wilderness Preserve. Tue, 26 Oct 2021 10:29:13 GMT /news/2021-10-26/as-disney-celebrates-50-years-a-look-at-the-theme-parks-environmental-legacy Amy Green /news/2021-10-01/50-years-ago-disney-world-opened-its-doors-and-welcomed-guests-to-its-magic-kingdom Walt Disney secretly bought 40 square miles of land in the Sunshine State, then unveiled plans that would reshape the theme park industry and central Florida. Fri, 01 Oct 2021 12:30:45 GMT /news/2021-10-01/50-years-ago-disney-world-opened-its-doors-and-welcomed-guests-to-its-magic-kingdom Greg Allen /news/2021-07-29/disney-world-to-require-indoor-masks-for-all-guests It includes guests who have already received a coronavirus vaccine. Thu, 29 Jul 2021 13:02:20 GMT /news/2021-07-29/disney-world-to-require-indoor-masks-for-all-guests Carl Lisciandrello