Disney reaches tentative agreement with California theme park workers
Read full article: Disney reaches tentative agreement with California theme park workersDisney has reached a tentative agreement with four unions representing thousands of workers at its California theme parks including ride operators, candy makers and parking attendants.
Southern California city council gives a key approval for Disneyland expansion plan
Read full article: Southern California city council gives a key approval for Disneyland expansion planDisney has received a key approval to expand its theme park offerings in California as it seeks to build new, immersive lands for visitors.
Disney seeks major expansion of California theme park to add more immersive attractions
Read full article: Disney seeks major expansion of California theme park to add more immersive attractionsDisney is seeking approval from local officials to expand its California theme park offerings over the next four decades.
Disneyland's $60 billion expansion means parks in Hong Kong and Shanghai are only getting bigger
Read full article: Disneyland's $60 billion expansion means parks in Hong Kong and Shanghai are only getting biggerHong Kong Disneyland has opened its first Frozen-themed attraction, with thousands of eager visitors turning up to experience the new rides.
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California theme park closures hit jobs, shops, budget
Read full article: California theme park closures hit jobs, shops, budgetOfficials fear mom-and-pop shops along a boulevard normally packed with backpack-toting tourists wearing Disney's hallmark Mickey Mouse ears could wind up closing for good. Bigger parks such as Disneyland must wait until counties reduce virus transmission to minimal levels. But park officials contend Ghaly's office failed to consider the overall health of their communities beyond virus case counts and positivity rates. Disney has announced the layoff of 28,000 workers at its theme parks in Florida, which have reopened, and California, which have remained closed since March. Karen Irwin, president of Universal Studios Hollywood, said the park currently employs about 1,000 people, down from 8,000.
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Disney's Splash Mountain Will Be 'Completely Reimagined' as a 'Princess and the Frog' Ride
Read full article: Disney's Splash Mountain Will Be 'Completely Reimagined' as a 'Princess and the Frog' RideSong of the South is being relegated to history and The Princess of the Frog is the future, as Disneyland Resort announced that Splash Mountain will soon be "completely reimagined" with Princess Tiana at its center. "The Imagineers are giving us The Princess and the Frog Mardi Gras celebration we've been waiting for, and I'm here for it!" "With this longstanding history of updating attractions and adding new magic, the retheming of Splash Mountain is of particular importance today," Disney's statement reads. Though the park was set to reopen on July 17, it has been delayed to a TBD date. RELATED CONTENT:Chloe X Halle Performs 'Princess and the Frog' Song During 'Disney Family Singalong'Coronavirus Reopenings: When Disneyland, Professional Sports and More Will Be BackThe Best Movies to Watch on Disney Plus
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