Nearly 1 in 10 businesses still planning layoffs for 2020
Nonprofit think tank The Conference Board found that almost one in 10 American businesses are planning for further layoffs during the 2020 calendar year.
'Frozen' star Josh Gad donating to laid-off Walt Disney World workers
"Frozen" star Josh Gad donated money to Walt Disney World employees recently laid off.
Disneyland Paris building one of the largest solar canopies in Europe, will span 42 acres
The theme park made the announcement last week on “World Energy Day.”
Walt Disney World lays off live show entertainers, casts a dark shadow on popular Disney attractions
Walt Disney World staffers were reportedly hit with a round of layoffs on Tuesday, leaving the future of some of the theme park's beloved live attractions unknown.
Newsom defends California theme park reopening rules as Disneyland remains closed
California doesn’t appear to be any closer to letting Disneyland or other large theme parks open.
Disney unveils its holiday merchandise, has a unique 2020 item included
The Disney Parks Blog provided a sneak peek of its holiday merchandise lineup two months before Christmas, and it includes an item that is unique to 2020.
Disney World reveals Christmas week hours of operation
Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, Disney World has made several adjustments to its normal holiday plans over the past several months.
Netflix won Shonda Rhimes after Disneyland pass dispute
Shonda Rhimes reportedly signed a nine-figure production deal with Netflix.
Ex-Disney CFO claims couple is squatting in his $2.2M Connecticut mansion
A former Disney CFO says a couple used a legal loophole to squat in his $2.2 million Connecticut mansion — but the couple claims the castle was far from the fairytale promised.
California amusement parks bracing for even longer shutdown due to coronavirus pandemic rule by state
State announced Tuesday smaller theme parks could reopen on limited basis when county report moderate COVID levels
California releases guidelines for theme park reopenings
California has released guidelines around theme parks reopening in the state.
Gov. Newsom says California will provide theme park reopening update on Tuesday
"We are going to break up the theme parks," Newsom said at his daily press briefing Monday. "It’s not just one or two brands, it’s many different parts that are part of the theme park industry, but Dr. Ghaly will be updating you tomorrow on those guidelines."
Florida college student brings Disney magic to children during COVID-19 with one-of-a-kind babysitting service
The 21-year old offers her services to both local and visiting families at a rate of $25 per hour. In addition, alumni of University of Central Florida's Zeta Tau Alpha sorority are also eligible for a discounted rate if they can provide proof of membership.
Disney World reveals hours for New Year's Eve
It’s finally time to start thinking about how 2020 is going to end.
Disney Cruise Line's new biggest ship, Disney Wish, gets date for maiden voyage
If you wish upon a star, your wish may come true, if it’s to ride aboard Disney Cruise Line’s newest and largest ship, the Disney Wish.
Is Disney World really operating at 25% capacity?
With the state recently loosening restrictions for theme park operators, is Disney World really operating at 25% of its capacity? There are some good reasons to take Disney on its word.
Sen. Warren slams Disney for layoffs, executives' salaries
Sen. Elizabeth Warren slammed Walt Disney Co's move to lay off 28,000 workers while making shareholder payouts in the years leading up to the COVID-19 pandemic, demanding more information from company executives on the measures.
Theater chain AMC says it could run out of cash by year-end
At AMC's current cash-burn rate, reserves would be depleted by the end of this year or early next year, Kansas-based AMC said.
Stocks slip as Eli Lilly halts COVID-19 trials, banks cautious on recovery
U.S. banks are in good shape depsite the COVID-19 pandemic.
Gov. Newsom sending a team to Disney World for theme park reopening feedback
“I have a whole team that spends their time not only getting the answer to that question, but asking those same questions,” Newsom said during the news conference. “And so this week, as a proof point of that, we have supported an effort to actually find out directly by sending our own team to these sites, as relates to theme parks, to get a better sense of what’s going on. While we absolutely take people’s word for information that they provide us, we want to see things for ourselves.”