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.
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.
Disney-DeSantis war of words heats up at annual meeting
Read full article: Disney-DeSantis war of words heats up at annual meetingDisney CEO Bob Iger has said any retaliatory actions by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Republican-controlled Florida Legislature against the company that threaten jobs or expansion at its Florida resort is not only โanti-business.
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Disneyland ending annual pass program with parks closed
Read full article: Disneyland ending annual pass program with parks closedDisney officials said in a statement that extra hand sanitizers were being placed throughout its four parks and more than two dozen hotels. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)ORLANDO, Fla. โ Looking to buy an annual pass at Disneyland Resort? The California theme park resort said last week that it's ending its passholder program. Disney officials would not say how many people hold these passes or how much the move will cost the company, adding it would begin issuing pro-rated refunds to eligible passholders. The Florida resort implemented a moratorium on new annual passes last summer, though it will honor those from existing passholders.
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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.

Walt Disney World and Hurricane Dorian: Should I stay or should I go?
Read full article: Walt Disney World and Hurricane Dorian: Should I stay or should I go?Orlando park visitors have been debating Hurricane Dorian since Wednesday. Orlando parks rarely closeIt's rare that the parks close. Disney has only closed its Orlando theme parks a handful of times since its initial opening in 1971, mostly for weather related reasons. More recent closures were in response to Hurricane Irma in September 2017 and Hurricane Matthew in October 2016. "If you're staying at a Universal Orlando or Disney World hotel, they will likely try to add some extra entertainment when the parks close," he said.

Construction worker killed at Disneyland
Read full article: Construction worker killed at DisneylandDavid McNew/Getty Images(CNN) - A construction worker was killed while working on Disneyland property in Anaheim, California, early Thursday, police said. The 38-year-old man was working for a contractor for the park when he became pinned under a large metal plate in a trench, Anaheim Police Sgt. The worker was installing a large pipe when "construction equipment struck a crossbeam, dislodged the plate, which fell and struck him," Wyatt said. Anaheim Fire and Rescue were able to rescue him from the trench, but he was pronounced dead at the scene. "We are saddened by this tragic accident involving a contractor and on behalf of Disneyland Resort extend our deepest sympathies to this gentleman's family, friends and coworkers," said Liz Jaeger, Disneyland Resort spokeswoman.

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