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LAKELAND, Fla. (WFOR) -- There were 17 Disney World and Universal Studios employees among 281 suspects arrested during a human trafficking and child sexual predators enforcement operation, the Polk County Sheriff's Office said Friday. Sheriff Grady Judd said in a press conference Friday that the joint operation, which took place over seven days, focused on nabbing predators who prey upon and travel to meet children for unlawful sexual activity and human trafficking. He said 31 of the suspects traveled to the county to attempt to have sex with a child. Judd said during the press conference that 13 of the...

Experience a joyous after-hours event at Disneyland Park—June 16 and 18, 2025—celebrating the diversity that makes us unique. Save the Date! Starting April 16, 2025, Magic Key holders will have the opportunity to purchase from a select amount of pre-sale tickets ahead of the general public. General admission tickets go on sale April 17, 2025 (no earlier than 9:00 AM Pacific Time). Tickets are $169 per Guest (ages 3+).

Disney has reportedly given the boot to its chairman of general entertainment content, Peter Rice. Disney confirmed Rice's departure in a news release on Thursday, adding that he would be replaced by Walt Disney Television Chairman Dana Walden. Sources told The New York Times that Rice was "an ill fit with Disney's corporate culture." Variety reported that Rice's firing was "entirely business and strategy-related" and had nothing to do with any personal behavior by Rice. Variety's sources said that Rice was completely blindsided by the decision. As chairman, Rice was tasked with overseeing Disney's original entertainment and news programming for...