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Walt Disney World to phase out temperature checks in coming days

Walt Disney World Resort on Wednesday announced that it will phase out onsite temperature screenings for employees beginning May 8 and for guests on May 16.

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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.

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The Magic Returns: Disneyland, Disney's California Adventure Park reopen to guests

Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Park reopened to visitors on Friday after an unprecedented 13-month closure in what tourism officials hope is a sign of the state’s rebound from the pandemic.

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Disney adding finishing touches to Cinderella Castle for 50th anniversary

The Magic Kingdom's iconic centerpiece has been undergoing a transformation ahead of "The World’s Most Magical Celebration," which is planned to begin on October 1.

April 27

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.

April 13

Disney World union calls for COVID vaccines for 'essential' hospitality workers

Unite Here 362, which represents thousands of Disney World workers, is asking Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to include hospitality workers on the state’s list of essential employees who are eligible for the coronavirus vaccine, FOX Business is reporting.

March 21

Disney announces opening date for Epcot’s Ratatouille ride

The attraction, restaurant and pavilion expansion are all part of the historic transformation of EPCOT currently underway,

March 9

Passengers sue Disney Cruise Line, claiming they contracted COVID-19 on ship

Disney Cruise Line passengers have filed four separate lawsuits claiming they contracted COVID-19 on a March 2020 cruise.

March 9

Walt Disney Co.'s net income fell sharply in its most-recent quarter

The Walt Disney Co.'s net income fell sharply in its most recent quarter, as the coronavirus pandemic still weighs heavily on many of its businesses, from theme parks to movies.

February 12

Disney California Adventure to host food, beverage festival-like experience in March

Disneyland Resort will be bringing back nearly 1,000 cast members for a new, limited-time food and beverage ticketed experience at Disney California Adventure Park.

February 8

Walt Disney World could remain at reduced capacity until 2022

For months, capacity at Walt Disney World has remained a mere 35%. That limited capacity may be here to stay for a while.

January 21

Disney World reps tour Orange County Convention Center vaccination site

There are long lines at Disneyland once again, but not for admittance into the parks. The California attraction is now a vaccination site. In Florida, Orange County officials are exploring doing something similar at Walt Disney World.

January 16

Disney Cruise Line extends suspension over COVID-19 pandemic

Guests who had already paid in full for the canceled cruises will be able to choose a full refund or a credit for a future trip.

January 13

Disney World theme parks fully booked for New Year’s Eve

Disney's 4 Orlando parks have reached capacity for year-end celebrators

December 31, 2020

Brightline announces 2023 goal for Disney Springs Station

The high-speed Brightline train could be stopping at Disney Springs sooner than expected.

December 26, 2020

Disney cast members, local church host holiday fair for furloughed workers

Disney cast members who have been furloughed or laid off hosted a holiday fair to try and raise money for those still struggling.

December 12, 2020

Disney dives deep into streaming with a supersized line-up of content planned for Disney+, Hulu & ESPN+

If the Walt Disney Company could name Thursday's Investor Day presentation after one of its recently acquired properties, it may very well be "The Empire Strikes Back."

December 11, 2020