Disney teases real-life retractable lightsaber on May 4
Disney Parks unveiled a working retractable lightsaber on May 4 when it teased the opening of a new immersive “Star Wars”-themed hotel.
Disney World to power up to 40% of theme park energy needs with new solar facilities
Plans also include solar canopies at Disneyland Paris that will provide shelter for 9,500 guest vehicles, a facility that will power ~70% of Castaway Cay, Disney Cruise Line’s private island in The Bahamas.
Disney makes dress code more ‘inclusive’ for theme park employees
Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Josh D’Amaro announced that the company’s theme parks have added inclusion as one of their core values.
'I paid $15,000': Man arrested at Disney after refusing to be temperature screened, deputies say
Deputies said that the guest was yelling and waving his arms at a Disney security manager who spoke to him after he refused to be temperature checked.
Disney Plus increases subscription price for first time in US
In its first price hike since its debut, Disney Plus is upping the cost of its monthly subscription service, which surpassed 100 million subscribers this month.
Disney to close at least 60 Disney Stores in North America before end of year
It was unclear how many people would lose their jobs as a result of store closures.
Walt Disney World unveils plans for 50th anniversary celebration
Disney World opened to the public Oct. 1, 1971.
Disney to change Jungle Cruise ride to remove 'negative depictions' of indigenous peoples
The popular "Jungle Cruise" ride at Walt Disney World will be updated to make it more inclusive and "less racially insensitive."
Walt Disney World says they will not sell new annual passes
The announcement comes as the Disneyland California theme park halted its annual pass program entirely.
Disney World being considered as COVID vaccination site
Some officials in Florida are reportedly looking at Disney World in Orlando as a vaccination site.
Disney World releases hours through the end of March
Disney World just revealed its winter operating schedule, which will see the reopening of at least one of its water parks.
TikTok version of 'Ratatouille' streams Friday
Tituss Burgess, Adam Lambert, André De Shields, Wayne Brady and Ashley Park star in "Ratatouille: The TikTok Musical," which will begin streaming on Friday at 7 p.m. ET for 72 hours.
Disney Cruise Line reveals first look at interior for new ship Disney Wish
The Grand Hall contains a golden statue of one of the company's famous princesses.
Senator proposes free streaming to curb COVID-19 spread during holiday season
Sen. Angus King, I-Maine, says free streaming services would be an incentive to stay home for the holidays.
‘Black Panther 2’ will not recast T’Challa in honor of Chadwick Boseman
The announcement comes as The Walt Disney Co. announced a hefty lineup of new streaming offerings including plans for 10 “Star Wars” series spinoffs and 10 Marvel series that will debut on Disney+.
Woman smacks boyfriend on the head during Disneyland proposal, says she thought he was 'trolling'
A woman’s unexpected reaction to her boyfriend proposing to her during a trip to Disneyland may not have made the moment as magical as the couple probably would’ve wanted, but at least it made them viral stars.
Disneyland Resort expected to stay closed until January 2021
Disneyland Resort has announced that Disneyland and California Adventure Park will remain closed at least until January 2021 due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Walt Disney World lays off 720 performers because of COVID-19
The performer layoffs come weeks after The Walt Disney Co. announced it was eliminating 28,000 jobs in its parks division in California and Florida.
7-year-old celebrates Halloween with ‘Lion King’ VHS costume
Max, 7, used hot glue, foam board, duct tape, posters and a Styrofoam cooler to dress up as a VHS copy of the Disney classic “The Lion King.”
Disney unveils its holiday merchandise, has a unique 2020 item included
Disney Parks revealed Christmas-themed face masks as holiday season approaches amid the coronavirus pandemic.