Theme park news: Biden coming to Hall of Presidents / Disney exec pay restored amid mass layoffs / Dorney Park vaccines
Disney did not say how long the Hall of Presidents refurbishment would last.
California holding off theme park reopening guidelines as battle with Disney heats up
After weeks of demanding guidelines be released, theme park operators asked for a delay and further discussion with the state of California.
Park notes: Universal Orlando survey hints at coronavirus rules / Disney World NBA rumors
The options in the survey included everything from limiting park capacity to requiring guests to pass a rapid COVID-19 tests before entering.
Disney coronavirus notes: Temperature checks? / Furloughs coming for union members
For unionized Disney World workers, it's not a question of if they get furloughed, but when and under what terms.
Disney parks chief Bob Chapek replacing Bob Iger as Disney CEO
Chapek will be a controversial choice among diehard Disney fans due to his reputation for focusing on budgets over guest experience at Disney parks.
Disney World annual pass prices hiked by up to 7 percent
The biggest price hikes are on the Platinum and Platinum Plus annual passes for out-of-state guests, with prices remaining the same for Florida residents.
Disney doesn’t expect coronavirus to impact foreign attendance to Disney World
Attendance was up in the last three months at 2019 at Disney's U.S. parks, but its theme park division will take a hit after the coronavirus outbreak led the company to temporarily close its two Chinese resorts.
Disney CEO pushes back on negative reports of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
“Those two lands have been far more successful than have been reported,” Iger said, noting that 5 million guests have experienced the Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run attraction.
Disney eliminates US parks chief post amid disappointing Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opening
While no official reason has been given for this change, Catherine Powell may be the first major executive casualty from the troubled opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge.