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See inside some of the most over-the-top malls in the world, which are adding theme parks and ice-skating rinks while American malls struggle

Facebook/Times Square Hong Kong Malls in America may be dying, but they're still major destinations in many places around the world.  Oftentimes, these malls have attractions like mov.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderJul 12th, 2018

The best non-theme park hotels in Orlando and Kissimmee

  Orlando, Florida is one of the world's most popular vacation destinations, thanks to its year-round pleasant climate, affordable flights, and proximity to world-class theme parks.  Most .....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderApr 9th, 2020

Breaking: Disney reaches agreement with union group regarding furloughs

The Walt Disney Co.’s (NYSE: DIS) Orlando resort, Walt Disney World, has reached an agreement with one of several unions that represent its employees. The theme park giant has come to terms with the American Federation of Musicians Local 389 reg.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsApr 7th, 2020

Factbox: Google location data shows slump in trips to malls, offices

Google on Thursday published reports for 131 countries showing whether visits to shops, parks and workplaces dropped in March, when many governments issued stay-at-home orders to rein in the spread of COVID-19......»»

Category: topSource: reutersApr 3rd, 2020

Millions lost: The daily pandemic cost for Disney, Florida tourism industry

Walt Disney World's theme parks, hotels, shops, restaurants and more in Orlando have been empty for the last couple of weeks after the coronavirus caused the resort to shutter its operations temporarily on March 16 as a precaution due to the coronav.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsApr 2nd, 2020

Millions lost: The daily pandemic cost for Disney and the rest of the tourism industry

Walt Disney World's theme parks, hotels, shops, restaurants and more in Orlando have been empty for the last couple of weeks after the coronavirus caused the resort to shutter its operations temporarily on March 16 as a precaution due to the coronav.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsApr 1st, 2020

Coronavirus: Disney, Universal closures create uncertainty for rest of tourism industry

In just a few days, Orlando's tourism industry will be operating as just a shell of itself when two major theme parks close due to concerns about the global spread of coronavirus. Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort are set to shutter.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMar 13th, 2020

Breaking: Disney, Universal close theme parks due to coronavirus

Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort, two of Orlando’s top theme parks in visitation and the region's top employers, are closing down temporarily due to the coronavirus through the end of the month. Disney's shutdown in operations also.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsMar 12th, 2020

Disney"s Polynesian Village Resort is one of the oldest hotels at Walt Disney World, but also one of the most exciting thanks to a clever theme, great on-site amenities, and a location right near the parks

  Disney's Polynesian Village Resort is one of the most popular choices for families visiting Walt Disney World, not only for its close proximity to the Magic Kingdom, but for the exotic, tropical touches that make it feel like a far-flu.....»»

Category: personnelSource: nytMar 11th, 2020

On the brink: China"s bakers, bars and beauty spas struggle to survive coronavirus

The coronavirus outbreak in China is pushing many small businesses to the brink, as efforts to stem its spread left usually bustling streets deserted and malls shut or empty......»»

Category: topSource: reutersMar 6th, 2020

Disney"s BoardWalk Inn and Villas is expensive and a bit dated, but the value of staying steps from bustling dining and nightlife and two major theme parks justified the high cost for me and my family

  Disney's BoardWalk Inn and Villas isn't merely a hotel, it's an entertainment destination. The design harkens back to classic American boardwalks in places like Coney Island and Atla.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderMar 4th, 2020

This is the cheapest time to visit Disneyland and Disney World

Disney increased the prices of some tickets and passes for its theme parks in California and Florida......»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralFeb 17th, 2020

This is the cheapest time to visit Disneyland and Disney World

Disney increased the prices of some tickets and passes for its theme parks in California and Florida......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchFeb 14th, 2020

What the future of Macy"s looks like as it backs out of U.S. malls

With department store giant Macy's Inc. decimating its store count, the retailer in its Investor Day presentation of its new three-year strategy laid out a vision of its future that is less reliant on the dying American mall. Just 16 hours before the Fe.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsFeb 5th, 2020

Why even Macy"s is deserting American malls

"We see a bifurcation of malls," Macy's CEO Jeff Gennette told investors Wednesday during a meeting at the New York Stock Exchange. "The lower-tier malls continue to decline rapidly.".....»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralFeb 5th, 2020

Why even Macy"s is deserting American malls

"We see a bifurcation of malls," Macy's CEO Jeff Gennette told investors Wednesday during a meeting at the New York Stock Exchange. "The lower-tier malls continue to decline rapidly.".....»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralFeb 5th, 2020

Universal’s next-level tech preps Super Nintendo World

Universal Parks & Resorts is busy recreating the video game industry's most popular universe into a real life theme park land — Super Nintendo World. The new land, being built in conjunction with Japanese video game creator Nintendo Co. Ltd., brin.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsFeb 2nd, 2020

New details released for Universal Studios Japan’s Super Nintendo World

Pop culture theme parks are all the rage right now. Universal Studios Orlando has popular attractions like The Wizarding World of Harry Potter and Springfield (home of The Simpsons) while Disney recently opened Galaxy’s Edge, its Star Wars theme park......»»

Category: realestateSource: bdcnetworkJan 16th, 2020

Analysis: Consumers will keep economy humming through 2020

Despite Washington drama, a lingering trade war, market volatility, and endless chattering-class worries, American consumers are hanging tough: packing the malls, trying to buy homes. What’s the disconnect?.....»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralJan 2nd, 2020

No snowflakes here: U.S. consumers will keep the economy humming through 2020

Despite Washington drama, a lingering trade war, market volatility, and endless chattering-class worries, American consumers are hanging tough: packing the malls, trying to buy homes. What’s the disconnect?.....»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchDec 28th, 2019

Christmas Eve chaos: Hong Kong police fire tear gas to disperse protesters

Protesters inside the malls had thrown umbrellas and other objects at police......»»

Category: topSource: foxnewsDec 24th, 2019