Disneyland to officially close down Splash Mountain next month
Plans to change the ride's theme were originally announced in 2020 in an effort to remove the spotlight from the 1946 film it is based on, "Song of the South," which some say is racist.
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DeSantis & Disney clash over authority
The feud between Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and Disney for control over Disney's thousands of acres of land has reached a boiling point. University of Chicago professor Justin Marlowe joins to discuss.
U.S. lawmakers to meet with Apple, Disney CEOs to discuss China
Rep. Ro Khanna told CBS News that the topics of discussion will include how U.S. companies can maintain a competitive edge with China while shifting product manufacturing back to the U.S.
Lawmakers meet with execs about China
A bipartisan group of lawmakers is meeting with top executives in California this week, including the CEOs of Apple, Microsoft and Disney. CBS News tech and politics reporter Musadiq Bidar has more on what to expect from the meetings.
Moneywatch: Recapping to the latest economy developments
CBS News contributor Javier David, managing editor for business and markets for Axios, and TheStreet's J.D. Durkin join CBS News to discuss the latest economic news, including the personal consumption expenditures index for last month, the rise in first-time unemployment claims and Disney's recently announced layoffs.
Layoffs begin at Disney as CEO Bob Iger moves to pare losses
Some 7,000 employees will lose their jobs, with the first round of cuts starting this week as Disney moves to slash costs.
Disney World raising minimum wage to $18 an hour by year-end
Labor pact will hike the pay of thousands of costumed performers, theatrical workers and other employees at the theme park.
Brandy and Paolo Montalban reprising "Cinderella" roles
Brandy became the first Black actress to play Cinderella in a movie, and 26 years later, she is reprising the iconic role alongside her prince.
Bill gives DeSantis more control of Disney district
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill giving him more control over Walt Disney World's self-governing district. The bill is seen as a punishment for the company's opposition to Florida's so-called "Don't Say Gay" law.
Reps. Gallagher and Krishnamoorthi on House select committee focused on China
Reps. Mike Gallagher and Raja Krishnamoorthi tell "Face the Nation" that the new House select committee focused on China plans to "have a conversation" with NBA, Disney and other companies that have "substantial business interest in China."
Jeremy Renner, still recovering, promotes new show
The Valentine's Day post on Instagram gave Renner's followers an inside look at the set of "Rennervations."
Dave Hollis, author and former Disney executive, dies at 47
Hollis worked alongside his wife at The Hollis Company, which focused on producing media content, books and self-improvement seminars.
DeSantis nears takeover of Disney district
Disney could soon be losing control over a piece of its Magic Kingdom. CBS News correspondent Manuel Bojorquez has the latest from Miami.
U.S. jobless claims rise for first time in six weeks
Yahoo has announced plans to cut more than 20 percent of its workforce. The announcement comes one day after Disney announced job cuts. Financial journalist Kristin Myers joined CBS to discuss what the layoffs could mean for investors.
Disney announces thousands of layoffs
Disney is joining the growing list of major companies making layoffs. The company's newly reinstated CEO Bob Iger announced roughly 7,000 job cuts, accounting for roughly 3% of the company's employees. Yahoo Finance's senior reporter Alexandra Canal joins CBS News with more.
More Toy Story, Frozen and Zootopia movies are in the works
The first Toy Story movie came nearly 30 years ago. Now, a fifth is being made.
Disney to lay off 7,000 employees
Disney is making major cutbacks as part of company-wide efforts to reduce costs by $5.5 billion. Dade Hayes, business editor at Deadline, explains which departments are likely to see the most layoffs and why streaming is costing the company so much.
Disney to cut 7,000 jobs as CEO Bob Iger seeks "transformation"
The job cuts, about 3% of Disney's global workforce, come months after Iger returned to revitalize the media business.
People selling Splash Mountain water on eBay after ride closes
"I have many bottles that my friends and I got on the last day of splash mountain," wrote the seller of a baggie full of water. Here's how much it's going for.
Tips for planning a theme park vacation
Theme parks are making a comeback, but along with that popularity comes higher prices. CBS News senior travel adviser Peter Greenberg joins "CBS News Mornings" to offer advice on how to make your theme park vacation more affordable.
New attractions at Disney, Universal Studios as theme parks return
Walt Disney World and Universal Studios Orlando are hoping to woo visitors showing renewed interest in a theme park vacation.
Florida puts forward new bill to curtail Disney's powers
Lawmakers say they will put forward legislation to increase state control of Walt Disney World's private government.
Bob Iger returning as Disney CEO, shocking entertainment industry
Disney said Bob Chapek, who succeeded Iger in 2020, had stepped down.
Chris Hemsworth has genes that heighten Alzheimer's risk: "Biggest fear"
The "Thor" actor set out on a mission to learn how to "live better for longer." What he found was he has the "strongest risk factor gene" for Alzheimer's.
Disney hikes entrance price on Magic Kingdom as high as $189
A one-day ticket to the the Magic Kingdom, the world's most popular theme park, will now cost as much as $189.
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