(Anaheim) Sleeping Beauty's castle, Disneyland, Monday May 2, 2005. On MAY 5 as Disneyland kicksoff it's 50th anniversary "Happiest Homecoming on Earth" celebration the park will unveil a whole new look; an elegant transformation now underway inspir LOS ANGELES - Disney is laying off 28,000 workers at its Disneyland and Disney World theme parks due to continued struggles caused by the coronavirus pandemic, the company announced in a statement on Tuesday.Disney Chairman Josh D'Amaro said in the statement in part: "In light of the prolonged impact of COVID-19 on our business, including limited capacity due to physical distancing requirements and the continued uncertainty regarding the duration of the pandemic – exacerbated in California by.