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Guests walk past Cinderella Castle at the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., Monday, May 17, 2021, after Disney Co. eased face mask requirements over the weekend. Guests are allowed to go maskless in outdoor areas of the parks. Indoor attractions, shops and Disney transportation at the resort all still require masks. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel via AP)
Fireworks return to Disney parks in latest lifting of rules

Jun. 15, 2021 07:06 PM EDT

Senate President Ty Masterson, R-Andover, presides over a session of the Senate at the Statehouse on May 5, 2021, in Topeka, Kan. Top Republicans on Tuesday, June 15 ended Kansas' state of emergency for the coronavirus pandemic, refusing to consider Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly's arguments that it is still necessary for vaccinations and some testing for COVID-19. Masterson announced the cancellation of a meeting of eight legislative leaders set for Tuesday afternoon. (AP Photo/John Hanna)
The Latest: Disney plans to restart fireworks shows at parks

By The Associated Press Jun. 15, 2021 04:05 AM EDT

This image released by Warner Bros. Entertainment shows Eugenie Bondurant in a scene from "The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It." Warner Bros. Entertainment via AP)
‘Conjuring 3’ tops ‘A Quiet Place 2’ as moviegoing returns

By Lindsey Bahr Jun. 06, 2021 11:52 AM EDT

Editorial Roundup: Florida

By The Associated Press Jun. 02, 2021 10:10 AM EDT
South Florida Sun Sentinel. June 1, 2021. Editorial: Diversity finds another enemy: The Florida Supreme Court In a...

This image released by Paramount Pictures shows, from left, Noah Jupe, Millicent Simmonds and Emily Blunt in a scene from "A Quiet Place Part II." (Jonny Cournoyer/Paramount Pictures via AP)
Fueling box office rebound, 'Quiet Place' opens with $58.5M

By Jake Coyle May. 30, 2021 02:06 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 11, 2015, file photo, Disney chief executive Bob Chapek speaks during a ceremony at Hong Kong Disneyland. Disney's 2021 second-quarter revenue dropped as the pandemic continued to weigh on its parks and theme parks. But net income beat expectations and Chapek said signs of recovery can be seen as the pandemic begins to wane. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung, File)
Disney Q2 revenue drops on continued weakness in parks

By Mae Anderson May. 13, 2021 05:00 PM EDT

This Week: Consumer prices, Disney earns, US retail sales

The Associated Press May. 10, 2021 01:10 AM EDT
A look at some of the key business events and economic indicators upcoming this week: INFLATION SURGE? A key measure of...

Guests walk along the Main Street USA at Disneyland in Anaheim, Calif., Friday, April 30, 2021. The iconic theme park in Southern California that was closed under the state's strict virus rules swung open its gates Friday and some visitors came in cheering and screaming with happiness. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Disneyland reopening marks California's COVID-19 turnaround

By Amy Taxin Apr. 30, 2021 12:09 AM EDT

This image released by Disney/Marvel Studios' shows Scarlett Johansson in a scene from "Black Widow." Disney announced the film release date as July 9, 2021. (Marvel Studios/Disney via AP)
Disney shifts 'Black Widow' and doubles down on streaming

By Jake Coyle Mar. 23, 2021 03:04 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 1, 2020, file photo, cars line up at a County of Santa Clara COVID-19 testing site during the coronavirus pandemic in San Jose, Calif. Santa Clara County will not participate in Gov. Gavin Newsom's plan to have Blue Shield control COVID-19 vaccine distribution in California. County Executive Jeff Smith said Monday, March 8, 2021, that the county will not sign a contract with the health insurance company because it would not improve speed or efficiency, The Mercury News reported. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)
Counties complain of new vaccine delivery as economy reopens

By Janie Har Mar. 09, 2021 12:46 PM EST

FILE - IN this Dec. 21, 2020 file photo, A family walks past Cinderella Castle in the Magic Kingdom, at Walt Disney World in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. To help celebrate the 50th anniversary of the opening of Walt Disney World in Florida, Mickey and Minnie are getting flashier threads and iconic structures such as Cinderella's Castle and the Tower of Terror are getting new lighting. Disney officials on Friday, Feb. 19, 2021, unveiled the first details on how Disney World will celebrate its milestone anniversary.(Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel via AP, File)
Mickey's flashy dress, glowing castle mark Disney World 50th

By Mike Schneider Feb. 19, 2021 10:59 AM EST

FILE - In this Jan. 9, 2019, file photo, guests watch a show near a statue of Walt Disney and Micky Mouse in front of the Cinderella Castle at the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The Walt Disney Co.'s net income fell sharply in its most-recent quarter, as the coronavirus pandemic still weighs heavily on many of its businesses, from theme parks to movies, the company announced Thursday, Feb. 11, 2021. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)
Disney 1Q profit falls but beats expectations due to Disney+

By Mae Anderson Feb. 11, 2021 05:10 PM EST

Disneyland ending annual pass program with parks closed

Jan. 18, 2021 03:10 AM EST
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Looking to buy an annual pass at Disneyland Resort? You're out of luck. The California theme park resort said last week that it's ending...

From left, Warren Harding, Wayne Merry and George Whitmore wave their handkerchiefs in elation at scaling the unclimbed face of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park in 1958. The picture was taken by Fresno Bee staff photographer Loyal Savaria within a few minutes after they walked up to the summit. Whitmore, a member of the first team of climbers to scale El Capitan in Yosemite National Park and a conservationist who devoted his life to protecting the Sierra Nevada, has died. He was 89. Whitmore died on New Year's Day from complications caused by COVID-19, said his wife, Nancy. (Loyal Savaria/Fresno Bee Archive via AP)
George Whitmore, legendary climber of El Capitan, dies at 89

By Jocelyn Gecker Jan. 04, 2021 06:43 PM EST

In this image provided by DreamWorks Animation, is Thunk Crood, from left, (Clark Duke), Sandy Crood (Kailey Crawford) and Gran (Cloris Leachman) in DreamWorks Animation's "The Croods: A New Age," directed by Joel Crawford. The movie was released at Thanksgiving 2020. (DreamWorks Animation LLC via AP)
Calamity? Anomaly? 2020 was a box office year like no other

By Lindsey Bahr Dec. 31, 2020 10:13 AM EST

FILE - Disney chief executive Bob Chapek speaks during a ceremony at Hong Kong Disneyland on Sept. 11, 2015. In a virtual presentation for investors, Chapek laid out direct-to-consumer efforts, leaning heavily on some of the company's biggest brands. But even as Disney emphasized its expanding streaming portfolio, the company said it remains dedicated to releasing many of its big-budget spectacles in movie theaters. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung, File)
Disney unveils plans to stream a galaxy of new series, films

By Jake Coyle Dec. 10, 2020 05:51 PM EST

Amanda Perrone shops for Christmas decorations on Black Friday, at Corky's Garden Path Greenhouse in Scott Twp., Pa. on Friday, Nov. 27, 2020. (Christopher Dolan/The Times-Tribune via AP)
VIRUS TODAY: Black Friday shoppers stay home

By The Associated Press Nov. 27, 2020 02:15 PM EST

FILE - In this Thursday, July 2, 2020, file photo, cars drive under a sign greeting visitors near the entrance to Walt Disney World, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The Walt Disney Co. is announcing plans to lay off 4,000 more workers in its theme parks division in California and Florida due to the COVID-19 pandemic's effect on the industry. The company has been limiting attendance at its parks and changing protocols to allow for social distancing. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)
Disney to lay off 4,000 more employees amid pandemic

Nov. 27, 2020 10:41 AM EST

This combination photo shows Gal Gadot in a scene from the Warner Bros. Pictures film "Wonder Woman 1984," left, and Yifei Liu in a scene from Disney's "Mulan." (Warner Bros. via AP, left, and Disney via AP)
The pandemic is changing Hollywood, maybe forever

By Jake Coyle Nov. 25, 2020 01:24 PM EST

This image released by Warner Bros. Entertainment shows Gal Gadot in a scene from "Wonder Woman 1984." WarnerMedia last week announced that “Wonder Woman 1984” -- a movie that might have made $1 billion at the box office in a normal summer -- will land in theaters and on HBO Max nearly simultaneously next month. (Clay Enos/Warner Bros. Entertainment via AP)
The pandemic is changing Hollywood, maybe forever

By Jake Coyle Nov. 25, 2020 01:16 PM EST