Hurricane Idalia nearing Florida: How state theme parks are handling the impending storm
Hurricane Idalia continued on Tuesday to swirl towards Florida, a state that is home to numerous theme parks. FOX Business takes a look at how they are handling operations in light of the storm.
Ethics lawyer says DeSantis' Disney chief has major potential conflict of interest
Florida's top ethics lawyer found that Glen Gilzean, the chair of the Florida Commission on Ethics, has a potential conflict of interest by holding that position as a state employee.
DeSantis-backed board ends Disney district’s DEI and race-based programs: ‘illegal’ and ‘unAmerican’
The self-governing district that largely regulates Walt Disney World says it will abolish all of its diversity, equity and inclusion programs and race-based hiring practices.
Disney sees decrease in wait times at parks on Fourth of July
Disney had notably shorter posted wait times for its U.S. theme parks on the Fourth of July, indicating foot traffic was down, according to data from Touring Plans.
Disney chief diversity officer departs after years of progressive controversies dog company
The Walt Disney Company's head of diversity, Latondra Newton, is stepping down from her position after six years with the company, FOX Business confirmed.
Former AG Bill Barr sides with DeSantis against Disney
Former Attorney General Bill Barr said he supports Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in the Sunshine State's dispute with Disney over the parental rights law.
Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis says 'the chance of us backing down' from the state of Florida's dispute with Disney 'is zero'
DeSantis, who's expected to launch a presidential campaign next week, spoke during a stop on May 19, 2023 at the Red Arrow Diner in Manchester, New Hampshire.
Disney scraps $1B Florida development as war with DeSantis rages on
The Walt Disney Company on Thursday informed employees that it is abandoning a planned $1 billion new Florida campus as the company's battle with Gov. Ron DeSantis escalates.
Disney's free speech lawsuit against DeSantis now includes monorail complaint
Disney amended its suit against Gov. Ron DeSantis to include recent developments, including a new law establishing state oversight authority over the monorail.
DeSantis signs Florida bill giving tourism board power over Disney World
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill giving Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Board extensive authority over the Disney World park.
Disney World restarting sales of annual passes
Sales for a few annual Walt Disney World passes will soon resume, according to an announcement from the company. Three passes - Pirate, Sorcerer and Incredi-Pass - will again be offered.
Disney World union members vote yes on company’s pay increase offer
Members of a coalition of Walt Disney World unions voted yes Wednesday on an agreement with the company to raise the minimum wage for workers.
Disney park price hikes 'too aggressive,' CEO Bob Iger admits
Walt Disney Company's theme park pricing may have increased too aggressively, CEO Bob Iger said Thursday, in a speech at the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media and Telecom Conference.
DeSantis' new Disney World board holds first meeting, hints at big changes including eliminating cities
The first meeting of the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District, Walt Disney World's new governing board, included discussion of COVID-19 measures by its conservative members.
Disneyland removes 'zip-a-dee-doo-dah' from parade over ties to controversial 1946 film
Disneyland removed the lyric "zip-a-dee-doo-dah" from its park parade this year over concerns regarding its origin in the controversial film "Song of the South."
DeSantis appoints 'Moms for Liberty' co-founder to new Disney World governing board
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday appointed five members of the new Central Florida Tourism Oversight District board, which will govern the operations of Walt Disney World.
Disney workers rebel against return to office mandate
Disney employees are protesting the scheduled return to in-person work in March, filing a petition claiming it will "have unintended consequences that cause long-term harm to the company."
Florida bill revoking Disney's self-governing status heads to DeSantis' desk
The Florida legislature has passed a bill that would complete the state's takeover of Walt Disney World's special self-governing district, punishing the company for its public stand against parental rights legislation.
Disney’s Iger to face investors as he contends with activist, ESPN's future, streaming status
The Walt Disney Co. will report its latest fiscal fourth-quarter results after the market closes Wednesday as returning CEO Bob Iger faces several issues.
Disney divide: How Disney World caters to big spenders while working families pay the price
A new "Fancy Girl's Guide to Disney" claims the only way to enjoy Disney World is to spring for the VIP treatment. But surveys show it is lower-income families that make the trek.