Legoland turns 10: The history of Legoland Florida
It’s been a decade since Florida’s oldest theme park underwent a massive transformation, one plastic brick at a time. On October 15, 2011, Legoland Florida opened on the site of the iconic Cypress Gardens park in Winter Haven.
The history of Cypress Gardens, Florida's first theme park
The Sunshine State’s major tourism industry began with a 'Good Housekeeping' article back in the 1930s. Today, Cypress Gardens lives on as part of LEGOLAND Florida.
Peppa Pig theme park in Winter Haven sets opening date for Feb. 24
There is an opening date now for the Winter Haven theme park dedicated to the popular character, Peppa Pig: Feb. 24, 2022.
Universal Orlando: 'Shrek 4D' attraction, shop to permanently close
Universal Orlando Resort confirmed that the Shrek 4D attraction and its corresponding gift shop will permanently close on January 10th, 2022.
Busch Garden introduces three 'super fluffy' penguin chicks born at park
Busch Gardens introduced the newest additions to the theme park. They are fluffy, cute and tiny. They are three baby penguin chicks, barely a month old.
Disney World bringing back character meet-and-greets, Indiana Jones stunt show
Mark your calendars!
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.
Florida mom and son take photo in same spot at Magic Kingdom as they did on opening day in 1971
Walt Disney World kicked off its 50th anniversary celebration, dubbed ‘The World’s Most Magical Celebration,’ on Friday, October 1st.
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!
On This Day: Epcot opened at Walt Disney World in 1982
Walt described Epcot as “the most exciting and by far the most important part of our Florida project — in fact the heart of everything we will be doing in Disney World."
Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World opened 50 years ago today
Disney said that the first phase included the Magic Kingdom park, Disney’s Contemporary Resort, and Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort.
What attractions were open when Magic Kingdom debuted in 1971?
Several attractions at Magic Kingdom were open on October 1st, 1971. Many of them are still operating to this day. Here's information about each one.
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.
'Remy's Ratatouille Adventure' officially opens at EPCOT
The new ride is based on Disney and Pixar’s beloved Academy Award-winning "Ratatouille."
'Disney Enchantment' and 'Harmonious' fireworks shows thrill crowds
Walt Disney World Resort offered previews of two new firework shows ahead of the 50th-anniversary festivities set to begin on Friday.
'The best place in the world': Original Disney World employee recalls park's early days
Carol Brady was one of the first people hired when the park opened 50 years ago on October 1, 1971, and was even among the cast members and staff on the cover of ‘Life’ magazine that year.
Disney World cast members who worked in 1971 look down memory lane
Tony, Pam and Forrest have one big thing in common: They were Cast Members on day one of Walt Disney World's grand opening back on Oct. 1, 1971. A half-century later, they still have pixie dust in their lives.
'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.
Busch Gardens announces in-park Chick-fil-A to open Thursday
The food choices at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay are getting an upgrade Thursday. Chick-fil-A is set to open its first Florida theme park location for thrill-seekers looking to satisfy their craving for chicken and waffle fries in between rides.
6-year-old girl died after theme park ride operators failed to buckle her in: report
The ride operators apparently did not notice that the 6-year-old girl was sitting on top of her seatbelts instead of being properly strapped in. The belts had reportedly been buckled during a previous ride when the seat was empty and were not unbuckled when the little girl sat on top of them and ultimately fell to her death.