Walt Disney Co said on Thursday it will renovate its Splash Mountain theme park ride to feature Tiana, the entertainment company's first Black princess and the star of 2009 animated film "The Princess and the Frog."

Health officials say the true number of cases is about 10 times higher than the reported figure.

The changes to the ride will be made at Disneyland in California and the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World in Florida, the company said

Walt Disney Co said on Thursday it will renovate its Splash Mountain theme park ride to feature Tiana, the entertainment company's first Black princess and the star of 2009 animated film "The Princess and the Frog."

Splash Mountain — originally based on the highly controversial Song of the South — will get a Princess and the Frog-themed makeover. There is no set date on the revamp, but apparently Disney has been thinking about this for over a year now.

RPT-Disney shares drop as company delays reopening of California Disneyland  Reuters

Delta Air Lines expects to add about 1,000 flights in August but not many more for the remainder of the year, Chief Executive Ed Bastian said in an internal memo on Thursday that mentioned a resurgence of COVID-19 in parts of the country.

Shares of Walt Disney Co dropped 2.4% on Thursday after the media company delayed the reopening of theme parks and resort hotels in California, following a surge in fresh COVID-19 cases in the state.

(A look at the day ahead from EMEA deputy markets editor Sujata Rao. The views expressed are her own.) Before we look at what’s moving today, here are a few significant facts:

New York delays reopening of malls, movie theaters and gyms, set for Friday in parts of the state; Disneyland drops plan for July 17 return

Walt Disney Co said the reopening of theme parks and resort hotels in California will be delayed until Disneyland receives approval from state officials, as the state is hit by a huge spike in new coronavirus cases.

The governors of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut on Wednesday ordered travellers from eight other U.S. states to be quarantined for two weeks on arrival, as COVID-19 infections surged in regions spared the brunt of the initial outbreak.

Walt Disney Co's reopening of theme parks and resort hotels in California will be delayed until Disneyland receives approval from the state, the company said on Wednesday.

UPDATE 1-California Disneyland reopening delayed beyond July 17  Reuters

Disneyland will not be opening back up on July 17 after all.

Walt Disney Co's reopening of theme parks and resort hotels in California will be delayed until Disneyland receives government approval, the company said on Wednesday.

Petitioners are pressing Disney to delay the July 11 reopening of its Orlando, Florida-based Walt Disney World, citing recent spikes in COVID-19 cases in the state.

Petitioners are pressing Disney to delay the July 11 reopening of its Orlando, Florida-based Walt Disney World, citing recent spikes in COVID-19 cases in the state.

Petitioners are pressing Disney to delay the July 11 reopening of its Orlando, Florida-based Walt Disney World, citing recent spikes in COVID-19 cases in the state.

A selection of news photographs taken around the world this week.

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The idyllic islands of Mykonos and Santorini reopen for tourists, but not everyone is happy.

When is Disneyland reopening? New models predicting coronavirus cases and COVID-19-related deaths puts Los Angeles at greater risk of a second wave despite measures to re-open the city. That isn’t swaying Disney Parks, which plans to open both Disneyland, Cal…

Disneyland has announced plans to reopen its doors beginning July 17.

RT @DisneyBrandTVPR: JUST ANNOUNCED: "Disney Junior & Friends Playdate" is coming to @Disneyland Resort August 18-20! #DisneyJuniorPlaydate…

RT @ScottGustin: It looks like Disney updated the unified login across its network of sites. Your login should still work - just looks like…

RT @ScottGustin: It looks like Disney updated the unified login across its network of sites. Your login should still work - just looks like…

Ag In Motion, my official review; it is like the Disneyland of all things ag. What could they possibly do better? I was very impressed!

Well my forhead & eyes are swollen. I'm still kinda bleeding. Not something that requires stitches. The dog is fully vaccinated (we got proof) I'm just gonna have to ride it out. My mom asked if I was still going to be able to go to Disneyland this weekend.

RT @ReDevil_UTD: 30th June 2005 - Back when Manchester Utd had a proper fanbase that cared about the club and the football. Not like the "D…

RT @femturnedwife: Kids need moms at home more than they need vacations to Disneyland, iPads and whatever else expensive non essential thin…

RT @TrungTPhan: Disneyland and the Power of Smell Disney employs over 2,000 people in its Imagineering Group, the team of engineers and de…

RT @ArchivistJason: I soaked up all the trivia about Disneyland in the late 1990s/early 2000s (including the apocryphal stories). I never h…

I had a dream last night that I went to Disneyland so now I need to plan a trip to Disneyland

RT @TrungTPhan: Disneyland and the Power of Smell Disney employs over 2,000 people in its Imagineering Group, the team of engineers and de…

This is why you should take your crush to Disneyland https://t.co/TXLgNUB8sX

RT @laughing_place: #Disneyland tri-fold 68th anniversary pin. #MickeyMouse https://t.co/daCZaP2CHQ

I’ve just about unpacked after my Disneyland trip & I think I have time for this week’s new #SecretInvasion episode before AEW Dynamite starts https://t.co/os9q0LH6Zw

After fiery mishap at Disneyland, Fantasmic to be temporarily replaced by Jambalaya Jazz Band https://t.co/y9pugKPSW1

Disneyland is a corporate Bordellow

RT @iluminatibot: Disneyland and Disney World are extremely important programming centers for MK-ULTRA mind control projects.

i think ima go to disneyland the day before my bday (aug 3) so if any of my friendzzzzz wanna go, lmk.

Lord help me for my upcoming Disneyland day that’s going to be 97 degrees.

this rental car company sucks we’re still stuck at the disney hotel lmao but sala manager is going above and beyond someone get him a raise pls @Disneyland

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griffin pop x magic happens collab at disneyland slay

RT @ScottGustin: It looks like Disney updated the unified login across its network of sites. Your login should still work - just looks like…

the american experience is going to disneyland or disneyworld. i've never been because i'm poor

It’s giving Disneyland merch store https://t.co/5rebs0UZRl

The Small World ride at Disneyland UK sucks. https://t.co/DjUtpanGCt

Los hoods en Disneyland .o. https://t.co/DLw8RUGqvO

RT @TomerAzarly: Someone sent me this video of the Fab Five at Disneyland honoring Kobe Bryant by breaking their huddle with the ‘Kobe!’ ju…

After fiery mishap at Disneyland, Fantasmic to be temporarily replaced by Jambalaya Jazz Band https://t.co/0CtV9tNfPf

RT @HistoryAtDisney: On July 17, 1955 Disneyland opened its gates to the world. Happy 68th birthday to the happiest place on earth!!!! ht…

RT @mid_day: #MiddayEntertainment | Icon of Inclusivity: BTS's Kim Taehyung wears Pride sweatshirt on fun trip to Disneyland Paris…

RT @mid_day: #MiddayEntertainment | Icon of Inclusivity: BTS's Kim Taehyung wears Pride sweatshirt on fun trip to Disneyland Paris…

RT @Depheruk: This is Emily, she is 10 years old and has been through so much. Emily has a blood clot on her brain, and the doctors told he…

RT @JonErlichman: But by September, Disneyland had 1 million visitors. And Walt planned another park in Florida. In fact, he hoped Epcot…

Warhol on streaming platform>Disneyland content=Warhol2>BJH1 happens with Warhol2 promo>WE CHEERED https://t.co/8UH9KLc8oh

RT @Disneyland: "To all who come to this happy place: Welcome.” Zoom back with us to July 17, 1955 and relive #Disneyland’s opening day as…

RT @Depheruk: This is Emily, she is 10 years old and has been through so much. Emily has a blood clot on her brain, and the doctors told he…

RT @DisneyD23: Wishing the happiest anniversary to the Happiest Place on Earth! Disneyland first opened on this day in 1955. https://t.co/M…

RT @Disneyland: "To all who come to this happy place: Welcome.” Zoom back with us to July 17, 1955 and relive #Disneyland’s opening day as…

RT @triviapotus: "Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln" debuted at Disneyland #OTD in 1966. The animatronic Lincoln could stand, speak, and gestu…