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Vacationers have been selective in where they go this year, causing a decline in revenue and attendance for some of the country's largest theme parks. Six Flags says its attendance declined 2%, partly due to fewer operating days, while Disney says its attendance remained stable, but income in its park division declined 6%. Clint Henderson, managing editor for the Points Guy, joined CBS News to discuss the decline in spending at theme parks.
The authorization does not mean a strike will happen immediately and both sides could reach a deal. If a strike does happen, it would be the first at Disneyland in 40 years.
Upgrade your Disney parks experience with Mouse House-themed gear and personal hygiene items you'll need on your trip.
Most of the more than 35,000 workers at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, home of the company's first theme park, already have unions.
The actors who play Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and other costumed characters at Disneyland want better pay and working conditions.
Disney said it is also increasing the price of parking and annual passes for Walt Disney World in Florida.
In addition to the amusement park, American Heartland will feature a 300-room hotel, an indoor water park, and an adjacent RV park and campground.
Summer's almost here. If you're planning a family vacation, these must-have products will make your trip smooth.
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.
Jeff Reitz started going to Disneyland every day in 2012 — and he kept going back for more than eight years. Even though he had to stop in 2020, Reitz still set a record, and was recently recognized by the Guinness Book of World records for his dedication to the park.
A pediatric surgeon goes above and beyond to make sure his young patients aren't scared before surgery. A man sets a world record with his trips to Disneyland. Plus, heartwarming videos you need to see.
Jeff Reitz loves Disneyland – a lot. He went to the California theme park every single day for 8 years, 3 months and 13 days.
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.
Deadly storm system pounds the South; Theme parks reopen classic attractions and unveil new rides.
Walt Disney World and Universal Studios Orlando are hoping to woo visitors showing renewed interest in a theme park vacation.
China's draconian "zero-COVID" policy has kept infection rates relatively low, but at a high cost as businesses struggle with repeated shutdowns.
Lizzo makes history by playing a 200-year-old crystal flute that was once owned by James Madison. A couple saves a man in a wheelchair, stuck on train tracks, and they all receive a huge surprise. A TikTok star surprises a 97-year-old veteran with a trip to Disneyland.
The global streaming celebration takes place on Sept. 8 and marks the release of tons of Disney content.
11-year-old Zoe, who is deaf, was shocked when she walked up to Anna from "Frozen" at Disneyland and the character started speaking sign language. Zoe's mom said they she was excited to be able to be chatting with someone – especially a princess.
The hacker said they are "here to bring revenge upon Disney land."
One devoted Disneyland fan amassed one of the largest collections of Disney memorabilia ever assembled and now it is headed for the auction block. Omar Villafranca has the story.
On Sunday, Shanghai Disneyland closed down and barred people inside from leaving after a visitor tested positive for COVID-19. Barclays boss Jes Staley stepped down after an inquiry into his links to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. A high-rise building under construction collapsed in Lagos, Nigeria. And satellite photos confirm Russia is massing troops and military equipment on the border with Ukraine. CBS News foreign correspondent Ian Lee has a roundup from London.
Masks are required at places like the Skyliner and the monorail -- regardless of your vaccination status, Disney said.
Delta variant accounts for 83% of new U.S. COVID cases; Tokyo Olympic Games begin as organizers navigate pandemic
CBS News correspondent Meg Oliver takes a look at what changes visitors might experience at their local amusement park this summer.
A judge convicted him of drugging and raping her and inviting dozens of other men to do the same.
A California judge issued a restraining order against a 20-year-old man who told FBI agents he'd been messaging with the Wisconsin shooter, authorities and court documents say.
House Speaker Mike Johnson is facing a revolt from fellow Republicans over a last-minute measure to keep the government funded and avoid a shutdown.
An attorney for Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, says he will waive extradition at his hearing on Thursday.
The union says workers at seven facilities will walk off the job this morning. It's an attempt to pressure the e-commerce giant for a labor agreement during the key holiday shopping period.
The new goal is part of the Paris Agreement, under which member nations must update their emission cut targets every five years.
The stock market is down sharply today after the Federal Reserve forecast fewer interest rate cuts in 2025 than expected.
Senators advance bill that would expand Social Security benefits to millions of Americans, including teachers, firefighters and others with public pensions.
Erin West, 42, and Rubi Vergara, 14, were fatally shot Monday morning at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin.
Democrats elect a new party chair on Feb. 1, following the loss of the presidency and the Senate and the narrow failure to win the House in 2024.
A California judge issued a restraining order Tuesday against a 20-year-old man who told FBI agents that he had been messaging with the Wisconsin shooter.
Erin West, 42, and Rubi Vergara, 14, were fatally shot Monday morning at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin.
Elliston Berry's life was turned upside down after a photo she posted on Instagram was digitally altered online to be pornographic.
The stock market is down sharply today after the Federal Reserve forecast fewer interest rate cuts in 2025 than expected.
The Teamsters union says workers at seven facilities will walk off the job Thursday morning. It's an attempt to pressure the e-commerce giant for a labor agreement during the key holiday shopping period.
The stock market is down sharply today after the Federal Reserve forecast fewer interest rate cuts in 2025 than expected.
It's the last year the American Women Quarters Program will put historical female figures on reverse side of coins.
TP-Link routers could be banned in the U.S. over national security concerns, according to a report.
Senators advance bill that would expand Social Security benefits to millions of Americans, including teachers, firefighters and others with public pensions.
The new goal is part of the Paris Agreement, under which member nations must update their emission cut targets every five years.
Democrats elect a new party chair on Feb. 1, following the loss of the presidency and the Senate and the narrow failure to win the House in 2024.
Elliston Berry's life was turned upside down after a photo she posted on Instagram was digitally altered online to be pornographic.
Senators advance bill that would expand Social Security benefits to millions of Americans, including teachers, firefighters and others with public pensions.
House Speaker Mike Johnson is facing a revolt from fellow Republicans over a last-minute measure to keep the government funded and avoid a shutdown.
Advocates say it is discrimination and are arguing for "insurance fairness" on the grounds that people who have joints surgically replaced typically don't face the same kinds of coverage challenges.
Seed oils are making headlines, prompting fears around whether they can have negative effects on your health. Here's what to know.
A person in Louisiana has the first severe illness caused by bird flu in the U.S., the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Wednesday.
"The mystery has finally been solved," Congo's health ministry says, after an unidentified disease outbreak started killing mainly women and children in a remote region.
The sisters share a special bond of getting a second chance at life, which they both received at the age of 38 years old.
A French judge has found Gisèle Pelicot's ex-husband guilty of drugging and raping her for years and inviting dozens of other men to do the same.
A CBS News team gained access to a site outside Damascus which holds the precursor chemicals for Captagon, one of the most popular street drugs in the Middle East and beyond.
Ukrainian-born ballet phenom Sergei Polunin was rewarded for backing Putin's attacks on his native country, but he appears to have fallen from Moscow's graces.
A new Pentagon report says China is continuing to expand its nuclear force and has strengthened its ties with Russia over the past year.
The "Frankfurt Silver Inscription" shows the earliest evidence of Christianity north of the Alps.
Surviving members of the Grateful Dead, Bobby Weir, Bill Kreutzmann, and Mickey Hart, revisit the Great American Music Hall in San Francisco.
Ben Schwartz and James Marsden join "CBS Mornings" to discuss their roles in the highly anticipated sequel "Sonic the Hedgehog 3," distributed by Paramount Pictures.
Dave Matthews, Leon Bridges and Derek Trucks led a star-studded tribute to the Grateful Dead at this year's Kennedy Center Honors. Anthony Mason spoke with the band's three surviving core members about their journey to becoming one of the most influential bands in American history.
Tory Lanaz, who is serving a 10-year prison sentence for shooting Megan Thee Stallion in the feet, is harassing her from prison through surrogates, the petition alleges.
Comedian Nikki Glaser, known for her honest style, is gearing up to host the 82nd Annual Golden Globes.
The Supreme Court said Wednesday it will hear an appeal from TikTok over a federal law that would ban the social media giant if it is not sold by its Chinese parent company. Jan Crawford has more.
Elliston Berry's life was turned upside down after a photo she posted on Instagram was digitally altered online to be pornographic.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
The Supreme Court plans to hear arguments in January on a challenge to a new law that could lead to the popular social media app TikTok being banned in the U.S. The Biden administration and lawmakers say the Chinese government's ability to collect data from TikTok poses a significant national security risk, while the app and its Chinese parent company ByteDance argue that the law is unconstitutional. CBS News Supreme Court producer Catherine Cole has more.
FAA data shows that lithium battery fires on U.S. flights have risen 388% since 2015, now occurring nearly twice a week.
Giant hornets, dubbed "murder hornets," have been eradicated in the U.S., five years after the invasive species was first detected in Washington state.
World coal use is set to reach an all-time high in 2024, the International Energy Agency says, in a year all but certain to be the hottest in recorded history.
From record-breaking temperatures to devastating disasters, 2024 brought the world closer to the reality of what climate change looks and feels like. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter reports.
Researchers determined that dozens of men, women and children were violently killed and cannibalized in Bronze Age-era England.
In this episode of “ClimateWatch,” CBS national environmental correspondent David Schechter looks back at the devastating hurricanes, landslides, flooding and more that impacted the U.S. this year.
A French judge has found Gisèle Pelicot's ex-husband guilty of drugging and raping her for years and inviting dozens of other men to do the same.
Erin West, 42, and Rubi Vergara, 14, were fatally shot Monday morning at Abundant Life Christian School in Madison, Wisconsin.
Luigi Mangione, the man indicted on murder charges in the shooting death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, is expected to waive extradition back to New York, his lawyer said Wednesday. Mangione is currently in custody in Pennsylvania.
We are learning more about the background of a 15-year-old girl who authorities said opened fire Monday at a Christian school in Madison, Wisconsin, killing two people and wounding six others. Ian Lee reports from Madison.
An attorney for accused UnitedHealthcare CEO shooter Luigi Mangione said he plans to waive extradition to New York City this week. CBS News New York reporter Ali Baumen has the latest.
Here's why NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are stuck, but not stranded, at the International Space Station after launching into space in June.
NASA has delayed the return date for Boeing's Starliner astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams. CBS News' Manuel Bojorquez reports on the decision to keep the two in space.
NASA Administrator Bill Nelson says he's optimistic the Trump administration will support the space agency's agenda.
Two astronauts who have been stuck in space since June will have to wait until at least the end of March to come home after NASA on Wednesday again pushed back their return date. Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer for the Franklin Institute, joined CBS News to discuss what's causing the delays.
Two astronauts who have been stuck aboard the International Space Station for months will have to wait even longer to come home. Their planned returned was delayed once again on Tuesday, pushing their earliest return trip back to late March. Manuel Bojorquez has more.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Peterson's death sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife Laci has been overturned. Now his supporters are pushing for a complete retrial.
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
A bipartisan House deal on a short-term funding measure that would avoid a potential shutdown and keep the government operational through March appeared to have been scrapped Wednesday after President-elect Donald Trump, Vice President-elect JD Vance and some hardline Republican lawmakers came out against it. Nikole Killion has details from Capitol Hill.
Here's a look at the top stories making headlines on the "CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell."
Luigi Mangione, the man indicted on murder charges in the shooting death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, is expected to waive extradition back to New York, his lawyer said Wednesday. Mangione is currently in custody in Pennsylvania.
The Supreme Court said Wednesday it will hear an appeal from TikTok over a federal law that would ban the social media giant if it is not sold by its Chinese parent company. Jan Crawford has more.
We are learning more about the background of a 15-year-old girl who authorities said opened fire Monday at a Christian school in Madison, Wisconsin, killing two people and wounding six others. Ian Lee reports from Madison.