In the background of Disney's earnings report on Monday is the question of who will be named the successor to CEO Bob Iger.

Amusement parks flourished after World War II, as the economy grew and families needed child-friendly entertainment.

With fewer international visitors coming to the U.S. and the company’s streaming unit firing on all cylinders, Disney contemplates a day when its U.S. theme parks aren’t the company’s biggest growth driver.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When we think of a “theme park,” images of costumed characters, rowdy families, and long lines for rides usually come to mind, along with classic staples of destinations like Disney ...

Everyone remembers their first roller coaster from the clanking of the incline to the sudden drop — and of course, the adrenaline rush of it all that made attractions like these at theme parks so fun.

According to the announcement from Universal Studios Japan released today, the details are still extremely vague. The immersive Pokemon experiences don't sound exactly like a ride, but they're also likely not a parade or show, since the press release already mentions previous shows featuring Pokemon in the past.

The Southern California theme parks will be hiring hundreds of workers for the 2026 season.