United Arab Emirates bans Pixar's 'Lightyear' from showing in theaters
A social media campaign with the Arabic hashtag “Ban Showing Lightyear in the Emirates” circulated online, and users commented that showing a lesbian couple on screen in the animated film is against their culture and religion.
Iman Vellani becomes Marvel's first Muslim superhero
History is being made in the world of superheroes, as 19-year-old actress Iman Vellani becomes Marvel’s first Muslim superhero with her new streaming series “Ms. Marvel.”
Disney actor Stoney Westmoreland sentenced to 2 years in federal prison for sex crime involving minor
Stoney Westmoreland had been using the Grindr app when he found a profile that appeared to be of an underage boy but was actually being operated by detectives, authorities said.
Pixar-themed mini golf course opens at Chicago's Navy Pier
A Pixar-themed pop-up miniature golf course is now open and accepting tee times at Chicago's Navy Pier.
Ewan McGregor reflects on the first time seeing 'Star Wars' in theater
Ewan McGregor is reprising his role as Obi-wan Kenobi in the new Disney+ series that starts streaming this Friday.
Moses Ingram discusses the importance of being a Black woman in the Star Wars galaxy
The ‘Star Wars’ galaxy is getting a welcomed dose of diversity with their new limited series ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi.’
'Hocus Pocus 2' gets release date as Disney shares 1st footage, reports say
The premiere date for “Hocus Pocus 2” and new footage was shared this week during Disney’s upfronts presentation, according to reports.
Disney's 'Encanto' sing-along concert tour coming to Chicago area this summer
Attention parents! "Encanto: The Sing-Along Film Concert Tour" is hitting the road this summer and will be making a stop in the Chicago area.
Disney's 'Encanto' sing-along concert tour coming to Chicago area this summer
Attention parents! "Encanto: The Sing-Along Film Concert Tour" is hitting the road this summer and will be making a stop in the Chicago area.
New candy store to fill vacant Disney flagship location on Chicago's Mag Mile
There's a sweet addition to Chicago’s Magnificent Mile in a prime location that has been vacant.
Disney no longer saying 'boys and girls' in park greetings to promote gender inclusion
Disney is working to take out "boys and girls" in recorded park greetings in the company's push to promote gender inclusion.
'Winnie the Pooh: The New Magical Stage Adaptation' brings the splendor of the Hundred Acre Wood to Chicago
FOX 32's Tim McGill hangs out with the loveable cast of "Disney's Winnie The Pooh: The New Magical Stage Adaptation," which is now playing at Mercury Theater Chicago through June 12.
Disney's 'Frozen' brings winter magic to Cadillac Palace Theatre
Actor F. Michael Haynie talks about their love of Chicago audiences and the significance of performing for children who could be seeing a stage show for the very first time.
'Welcome to Earth' series showcases the glory of the world on Disney+
Albert Lin and Diva Amon join Good Day Chicago to preview their new Disney+ series "Welcome to Earth," featuring the globe-trotting adventures of Will Smith.
Disney Cruise Line to require passengers 5 and older be fully vaccinated against COVID-19
Children ages 5 to 11 years old were previously exempt from the COVID vaccination rule.
Boy hospitalized, intubated for mysterious illness during family trip to Disney World
A family trip to Disney became a medical nightmare for one family from Ohio.
Disney, Pixar release 'Lightyear' trailer; the story behind Buzz
Disney and Pixar launched on Wednesday, Oct. 27 the trailer for “Lightyear,” the Buzz Lightyear story which is slated to hit theaters in summer 2022.
Polk sheriff: Disney employees, nurse and California man among 17 arrested in undercover child predator sting
Seventeen suspects thought they were speaking to young teens online, but it turned out they were speaking to undercover detectives across several agencies in central Florida. Among those arrested include Disney employees, a registered nurse, and a married man visiting from California, officials say.
Disney princess culture isn’t toxic to girls and boys over time, study finds
A study from Brigham Young University examines how "princess culture" shapes the views of children as they grow older.
250 gators removed from Walt Disney World since boy died in 2016 attack
Wildlife officials have removed 250 alligators from Disney properties in the five years since a 2-year-old boy was killed by an alligator at the Grand Floridian Resort and Spa, according to the Orlando Sentinel.