Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea will again extend their closure and decide their reopening date in mid-May to curb the spread of the new coronavirus in line with the government's request, operator Oriental Land Co. said Thursday. The company said on March 27, 12 days ...
Tokyo Disneyland workers press for wages to be paid through virus shutdown
A labor union for nonregular workers at Tokyo Disneyland on Thursday asked the operator of the major theme park to keep paying staff while the facility remains closed due to the spread of COVID-19. The union said the workers were told by the operator Oriental ...
Tokyo Disney resort and USJ theme park extend closures over virus
The operator of Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea said Wednesday the parks will remain closed through early April over fears of the coronavirus outbreak. Oriental Land also said the opening of new zones and attractions, scheduled for April 15, will be pushed back to mid-May, as ...
Tokyo Disneyland joins long list of establishments and events hit by COVID-19
With Prime Minister Shinzo Abe having asked organizers of big sporting and cultural events scheduled for the next two weeks to consider canceling, postponing or downsizing them during what is seen as a critical time for stemming the spread of COVID-19 infections, the list ...
Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea will raise the prices of their one-day passports on April 1, operator Oriental Land Co. has said. The increase will be the first for the theme parks since April 2016, except for tax increase-related hikes, and is due to "improvement of ...
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 ...
Oriental Land plans $2.3 billion expansion for Tokyo DisneySea
The operator of Tokyo DisneySea is investing ¥250 billion ($2.3 billion) in its biggest expansion in almost two decades as Walt Disney Co. continues to upgrade its theme parks in Asia. Oriental Land Co., which is licensed to operate the Tokyo resort, will expand the ...
Tokyo Disney parks operator planning ¥300 billion expansion aimed at overseas and older visitors
Oriental Land Co., operator of Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea, is planning to spend roughly ¥300 billion ($2.7 billion) to expand the two theme parks, sources with knowledge of the matter said Wednesday. The company plans to start constructing the new areas — a 30 ...
Ginowan mayor wants Disney facility built after Futenma base closes; Suga supportive
The mayor of the Okinawa city aims to build a Disney Resort on land to be vacated after the base is replaced, with Tokyo’s expressed support.
Tokyo Disneyland operator to open fourth hotel in June in Chiba
The operator of the Disney theme parks in Japan said Wednesday it will open its fourth hotel near Tokyo next June, encouraged by the growing popularity of the existing three hotels. Oriental Land Co. plans to spend around ¥3 billion ($25 million) remodeling Palm & ...
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 ...
Tokyo Disneyland, now 30, still casts spell
Tokyo Disney Resort, comprising Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea, celebrates its 30th anniversary Monday with no signs that its magic spell has worn off, as figures show the wildly popular venue lured a record 27.5 million visitors in fiscal 2012.
