Japan firms limit customer contact, aiming to prevent spread of deadly coronavirus
A number of companies across Japan have disclosed in turn moves to try and prevent further spread of 2019-nCoV, the new coronavirus that originated in China, with the postponement of celebrity meet-and-greet events and suspension of services such as makeup application at cosmetics stores. Oriental ...
Russi Taylor, official voice of Minnie Mouse — and widow of voicer for Mickey — dies at 75
Russi Taylor, Disney's official voice of Minnie Mouse for more than three decades, has died, the entertainment giant announced Saturday. She was 75. Taylor, who was prone to giggles, just like the character she voiced, captured the heart and sound of Mickey Mouse's counterpart on ...
Tokyo DisneySea's new flight simulator attraction to open next week
Tokyo DisneySea will launch a new flight simulator attraction Tuesday that promises to make visitors feel as if they are soaring over famous landmarks such as the Great Wall of China and the Egyptian pyramids. The indoor attraction takes guests, seated in an airplane-like vehicle, ...
Tokyo Disneyland gives sneak preview of new 'Beauty and the Beast' attraction
Oriental Land Co., operator of the Tokyo Disney Resort, on Thursday gave reporters a sneak peak of a new "Beauty and the Beast" attraction under construction that is set to open in spring 2020. VIDEO: We’re thrilled to share with you a sneak peek at ...
Chiba Prefecture businesses push for casino resort
The list of regions battling for a coveted spot for the development of casino resorts ranges from Osaka to Hokkaido. And you can add Mickey Mouse's neighborhood to the list of possibilities. Chiba Prefecture, home to Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea, is gaining attention, with proponents ...
Pediatricians urge measles vaccinations amid Disneyland-linked outbreak, movement against shots
The leading U.S. pediatrician group on Friday urged parents, schools and communities to vaccinate children against measles in the face of an outbreak that began at Disneyland in California in December and has spread to more than 50 people. The American Academy of Pediatrics said ...
Oriental Land to sink ¥500 billion into Disney parks, other businesses
Oriental Land Co., operator of the Disney theme parks in Japan, said Monday that it will invest ¥500 billion over the next 10 years into its amusement and related operations. During the 10-year investment period, new businesses will be established in new locations, the company ...
