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.

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.

Disney Wish cruise ship unveiled by Disney Cruise Line

The Disney Cruise Line revealed much more information about its newest ship, the Disney Wish, in a grand reveal on Thursday morning.

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.

Amusement parks reopen for SoCal residents
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Excited parkgoers made their way to rides and attractions -- a little over one year after theme parks shut down due to COVID-19.

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. 

Disney's new theme park reservation system opens ahead of April 30 reopening

Disney's new theme park reservation system opened Monday morning ahead of Disneyland and Disney California Adventure parks reopening on April 30.

Spring break travel across SoCal
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Travelers were spotted on the road and at the airport as spring break kicks off for some.

Disneyland, Disney California Adventure to reopen on April 30

After a yearlong closure, Disneyland Resort and Disney California Adventure Park will reopen to the public on April 30 with limited capacity, park officials announced Wednesday. 

Walt Disney World sold out as spring breakers head to Florida

Visit Orlando says parks like Disney continue to operate on a reduced capacity and are maxing out ticket sales at those levels.

Furloughed Disney employees called back to work as company eyes April 2021 park reopening
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With California clearing the way for parks to reopen, and Orange County heading steadily into the red tier, Disney and California Adventure are set to open at the end of April.

Lucasfilm fires Gina Carano from 'The Mandalorian' after social media scandal

Lucasfilm says Gina Carano is no longer a part of "The Mandalorian" cast after many online called for her firing over a social media post that likened the experience of Jews during the Holocaust to the U.S. political climate.

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.

Disneyland vaccine distribution site closed on Tuesday, Jan. 19 due to high wind warnings

Health officials in Orange County announced the vaccine distribution site at Disneyland Resort will be closed on Tuesday, January 19 due to high wind warning issued for the area.

Vaccine distribution site to open at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim

Orange County will begin using Disneyland as a new "super site" for coronavirus vaccinations this week, and more large-scale venues in the county are slated for similar use soon.