Disney World union calls for COVID vaccines for 'essential' hospitality workers
Unite Here 362 is urging Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to allow hospitality workers to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Disneyland to reopen April 30
Disney CEO Bob Chapek praised California state officials on Tuesday for loosening restrictions on theme parks, including Disneyland, that have been shuttered for months during the coronavirus pandemic.
Netflix co-founder says Disney+ success 'extremely impressive'
Netflix co-founder Marc Randolph discusses the "impressive" growth of Disney+ since its launch.
Disney+ reaches 100M global subscribers after sparking backlash for slapping advisories on classic films
Disney+ announced Tuesday it topped 100 million global subscribers to the platform, just 16 months after launching.
Disneyland reopening in California ‘instills hope,’ business owner says
The Pizza Press Founder Dara Maleki discusses the wide-ranging impact the reopening of Disneyland will have on the surrounding community.
Dow 32,000 and the stocks powering the run
Goldman Sachs and Caterpillar are leading the Dow to a new record.
Disney to close at least 60 Disney Stores in North America before end of year
Disney announced Wednesday it will be closing at least 60 Disney retail stores in North America as the company focuses its efforts on boosting its e-commerce platforms.
Universal Orlando takes Dr. Seuss books out of gift shop, considers park changes
Dr. Seuss Enterprises, the entity that preserves and protects the author’s legacy, announced on Tuesday it would stop publishing six of the author's well-known books, including “And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street” and “If I Ran the Zoo.”
Disney plans to enhance attractions, boost efficiency once theme parks reopen, CEO says
Walt Disney Company CEO and Chairman Bob Chapek said that the media conglomerate would enhance efficiency and update attractions at its theme parks amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
NFL denies report on Disney media rights deal
The NFL with the most popular sports property on TV, denied it has reached a new rights deal with ABC and ESPN Friday.
Disney+ gives ‘The Muppet Show’ an ‘offensive content’ disclaimer before select episodes
“This program includes negative depictions and/or mistreatment of people or cultures. These stereotypes were wrong then and are wrong now. Rather than remove this content, we want to acknowledge its harmful impact, learn from it and spark conversation to create a more inclusive future together,” the disclaimer states. "Disney is committed to creating stories with inspirational and aspirational themes that reflect the rich diversity of the human experience around the globe."
Disney+ went dark as fans waited for latest ‘WandaVision’ episode
Each week, a new episode of the series drops on the streaming service.
Disney World extends hours for first week of March
March is starting off with some extra hours at the happiest place on Earth.
California man, 90, spends $10G on ads to complain about AT&T's shoddy internet service
A 90-year-old California man grabbed national attention last week after placing two ads in The Wall Street Journal calling out AT&T for providing shoddy internet service.
Disney+ hits nearly 95M paid subscribers: Report
Disney+ has hit nearly 95 million subscribers after just 15 months of operation.
Disney+ is adding up for the Magic Kingdom as service blows by subscriber projections
Disney CEO Bob Chapek told analysts on the company's earnings call Thursday that vaccines being available for everyone who wants one by April would be a "game changer" that would "accelerate our expectation and give people the confidence that they need" to come back to its theme parks.
Disney California Adventure to host ‘ticketed experience’ with food, merch, entertainment
Disney’s California Action Park is aiming to reopen for a “limited-time ticketed experience” next month.
Disney may relocate some operations from California to Florida
The potential move makes Disney the latest in a growing number of companies considering moving some or all of their operations out of California, which has some of the strictest lockdown measures in the country.
Super Bowl champs Tom Brady, Gronkowski to visit Disney
At the end of a 30-second clip featuring highlights Buccaneers, the players simultaneously screamed, "we are going to Disney World!"
Disney pops as California bill calls for theme parks to reopen faster
Shares of Disney and other theme-park operators rose Thursday after members of the California State Assembly introduced a bill that could allow larger venues to re-open faster than they would have under the state’s current coronavirus pandemic guidelines.