A former California cop allegedly used their disability leave to collect over half a million dollars. Related: Disney Suspends Dozens of Migrant Workers Due to Trump’s Deportation Order Ex-California cop Nicole Brown collected $600,000 while on full disability leave, but her time off the job also included extravagant skiing trips and even a Disneyland vacation. The 39-year-old suffered a minor ...

A law enforcement helicopter was spotted circling the skies over Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge on Tuesday. A Walt Disney World Resort guest shared a video of the aircraft, writing that it seemed to be looking for something…or someone. On May 21, Reddit user u/vinnyvencenzo shared a video of the sheriff’s helicopter circling near the pool at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas ...

A quiet reshuffling of the royal court has taken place at Walt Disney World. According to a report from DVC Shop Official, Princess Elena of Avalor will no longer be greeting guests inside Princess Fairytale Hall at Magic Kingdom. Instead, she is reportedly moving to a new meet-and-greet location on Main Street, U.S.A. While the move may seem minor to ...

The 2025 Florida Legislative session ended last week. While it did not finalize the state’s budget, the legislature did pass several laws that directly impact your next Walt Disney World Resort vacation, including a new law governing how tourist tax dollars are spent. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis initially proposed removing property taxes and replacing them with a larger tourism tax. ...

Disney World resort guests are in for a wave of changes this summer, with character experiences expanding, parking rules shifting at one of Disney’s most iconic hotels, and a newly launched service making airport travel easier—plus even more changes on the horizon for 2026. Here’s a full breakdown of the updates already confirmed and what they mean for your next ...

Fans of That’s So Raven are coming together in full force after beloved actor Rondell Sheridan, who played Raven Baxter’s father Victor Baxter on the hit Disney Channel sitcom, shared a heartbreaking health update. The actor took to Instagram on May 7 to reveal that he has been battling severe pancreatitis, a diagnosis that has kept him hospitalized and forced ...

On the evening of May 7, 2025, a shooting occurred at the Flamingo Crossings Village West apartment complex in Winter Garden, Florida. The incident took place around 10:10 p.m. in the complex’s parking lot, which primarily houses participants of various Disney programs, including the Disney College Program and Cultural Representative Program. Multiple videos and photos recorded by residents began circulating ...

In what’s being hailed as a major expansion of Disney’s global footprint — but with a surprising twist — The Walt Disney Company has announced a new theme park resort is coming to Abu Dhabi. The waterfront project will be built on Yas Island, already a heavy-hitter for entertainment in the UAE. But here’s the kicker: Disney isn’t building it. ...

The Walt Disney Company has come out of the gates strong ahead of its upcoming earnings call. In recent years, Disney executives have been vocal about the billion-dollar investment in its theme parks and resorts—and that is now clearer than ever. In addition to updates at locations like Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland Resort, and Disneyland Paris, Disney will now unleash its ...

A Walt Disney World cast member recently shared a revealing TikTok video highlighting the impact of a guest’s rule violation during one of the resort’s after-hours events. The cast member detailed how the incident led to an unexpected ride evacuation, causing a disruption that extended their workday and prevented other guests from enjoying the exclusive after-hours experience. The incident occurred ...