A new plaque in downtown Orlando commemorates the place where Walt Disney, in 1965, announced his plans for the “Florida ...

Thomas Mazloum will oversee Disney's 12 theme parks worldwide, including Walt Disney World, which employs more than 80,000 people and is Central Florida's largest single-site employer.

Discover the story behind Walt Disney World’s historic announcement site in Orlando. Explore the ...

The date and location of Orlando’s biggest news day is officially marked at the former Cherry Plaza Hotel downtown.

Walt Disney World and Orlando celebrate 60 years of the 'Florida Project' ...

Disney and leaders from the city met today in Thornton Park for a ceremony to commemorate 60+ years of "The Florida Project." ...

A new commemorative plaque has been installed at the former Cherry Plaza Hotel site in Orlando's Thornton Park District - the exact location where Walt and Roy Disney stood on November 15, 1965, to ...

Out-of-state visitors will make up a big chunk of attendance. Most U.S. colleges and K-12 districts cluster their breaks ...

Orlando mayor Buddy Dyer, Walt Disney World President Jeff Vahle and other guests celebrate with Mickey Mouse at the ...

The announcement happened in 1965 inside the former Cherry Plaza Hotel. At the time, Central Florida was buzzing with speculation about a mysterious buyer quietly purchasing thousands of acres of land ...

It's been over 60 years since Walt and Roy O. Disney announced Walt Disney World Resort was coming to Florida.

With the weather warming up and spring break on the travel calendar, March becomes one of the busiest times of the year at Orlando's Walt Disney World in Florida. Temperatures are generally still ...