Business / Corporate Sep 15, 2020
Tokyo Disneyland operator to cut winter bonus by 70% due to pandemic
The company also plans to offer early retirement and transfers to some workers whose duties have been reduced.
Business / Corporate Jul 1, 2020
Tokyo Disney parks reopen after four-month closure due to coronavirus
Attractions and restaurants will cater to a smaller number of visitors while most entertainment shows and parades will remain canceled.
National Apr 9, 2020
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 ...
National Mar 19, 2020
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 ...
National Feb 28, 2020
Tokyo Disneyland joins long list of establishments and events hit by COVID-19
by Eric Johnston
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 ...
Business / Corporate Jan 31, 2020
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 ...
National Dec 6, 2018
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 ...
National Nov 19, 2018
Die-hard fans wait 11 hours to see Mickey Mouse anniversary attraction at Tokyo Disneyland
Mickey Mouse drew crowds of visitors to an attraction at Tokyo Disneyland on Sunday, the 90th anniversary of the character's debut, forcing the operator to ask some to wait for 11 hours for entry. "There is no official record but we are not aware of ...
National / Crime & Legal Nov 13, 2018
Tokyo Disneyland seeks rejection of costumed performers' lawsuit
The two plaintiffs are seeking a combined ¥7.55 million in damages for health problems developed as a result of their treatment at work.
National Oct 29, 2018
On Japan visit, Paralympic gold medalist Heinrich Popow shares life-changing 'medicine' of sports
Two-time Paralympic gold medalist Heinrich Popow instructed lower-limb amputees in the use of athletic prosthetics on Sunday, while advocating for the pure enjoyment of sports — what he called life's "best medicine." The German, along with Japanese Paralympian Atsushi Yamamoto, were coaching nine amputees at ...