Orlando area resident Cody Vincitore responds to the column by Jonathan VanBoskerck, the writer who criticized Disney for “wokeness.” Vincitore says Disney is doing what Walt would have wanted: Keeping up with the times.

A landlord is letting her storefront be used to help hospitality workers in need. At the Cast Co-op in Clermont, a new nonprofit-run shop, laid-off tourism workers can sell their wares and receive direct assistance.

Daily Orlando Sentinel Now podcast: Rental car shortage, Disney updates rules on tattoos, jewelry, hair for cast members, and a unintended consequence of Marsy’s Law.

Disney World is temporarily closing Main Street Confectionery, The Chapeau stores near Magic Kingdom’s entrance.

People are happier at Disney World parks now — during a time when visitors must wear masks and can’t get the full experience — than before the pandemic, the company’s leader said.

A person has died after first-responders responded to a medical call Saturday at Epcot.

In Central Florida, there are signs tourists are returning for spring break. Yet the crowds are coming during a complex juggle of balancing economic recovery with the threat of COVID-19.

Since Disney, Universal and SeaWorld reopened the theme parks during the COVID pandemic, fans have worn masks, remembered to make reservations and waited in social-distanced lines for rides, meals, temperature screenings and more.

Walt Disney Company CEO gave an update on the Ratatouille ride, Disneyland’s reopening and more during the annual shareholders meeting.

Facing overwhelming demand, White Castle shut down its Orlando ghost kitchen Thursday until the burger chain’s full restaurant opens near Disney World this spring.