When it comes to dining at Walt Disney World, it can seem like the options are endless. There are nearly 400 places to choose from, no matter what kind of food you want — including Mexican, burgers, Irish, pizza, steak, seafood, and more — or what kind of dining experience you would like to have, from grab-and-go, counter service, and ...
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Disney Releases New ‘Little Mermaid Trailer’, Giving First Look at Prince Eric and Ursula!
In just a few months, Disney will release its newest live-action remake, The Little Mermaid. The new film will star Halle Bailey as the titular mermaid and give fans a brand-new look at a classic tale they have come to know and love. The film will also star Jonah Hauer-King as Prince Eric, Javier Bardem as King Triton, Awkwafina as Scuttle, ...
Read More »Disney Channel Star Hasn’t Heard From Company Since Reboot Was Canceled
There’s nothing like seeing one of your favorite childhood shows return in new and exciting ways. In 2019, Disney announced that it would be rebooting the hit show, Lizzie McGuire. Lizzie McGuire told the story of Lizzie — played by Hilary Duff –, her family, and her friends Miranda and David “Gordo” Gordon. The show ran from 2001 to 2004 and ...
Read More »Is Disney About to Give Up a Huge Part of Its Streaming Family?
When it comes to the streaming game, there is a lot out there to choose from. It seems that nearly every company has its own streaming service, from HBO to Discovery, Paramount, MGM, Disney, and more. Disney launched its streaming platform, Disney+, in 2019 and immediately allowed subscribers to access hundreds of movies and television shows at the click of ...
Read More »Disney Stock Jumps After Bob Iger Announces Major Layoffs
On February 8, Bob Iger held his first earnings call since taking over as CEO once again. Chapek has been in charge since November 2022, when Disney’s Board of Directors decided to fire CEO Bob Chapek after years of turmoil. Since Iger has stepped back into the role he knows so well, he has made several big changes, mainly on ...
Read More »Bob Iger Doesn’t Want to “Get Into” What Went Wrong With Bob Chapek
In February 2020, Bob Iger officially stepped down as CEO of The Walt Disney Company, and Bob Chapek stepped up to take his place. Almost immediately, things did not go well for Mr. Chapek. Just one month after he became CEO, he had to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic, and all Disney Parks were forced to shut down. From there, ...
Read More »Disney Announces Sequels to ‘Toy Story’, ‘Frozen’, and More!
On February 8, The Walt Disney Company held its First Quarter Earnings Call for the 2023 Fiscal Year. It was the first earnings call since Bob Iger took over as CEO of The Walt Disney Company for the second time, so investors and fans alike were looking forward to it. The call went well, with Iger making several big announcements, ...
Read More »Bob Iger Announces Major Move Away From Chapek-Era Disney
When Bob Chapek became CEO of The Walt Disney Company, he immediately began consolidating power. He also started to put his hands in all the cookie jars, which is necessarily a bad thing, but it definitely had an impact on the company. One most notable thing is that Chapek seemed to put people in charge not because they were qualified ...
Read More »Disney Announces Major Layoffs
On February 8, The Walt Disney Company held its first earnings call since Bob Iger took over as CEO. During the call, Iger spoke mainly about the company’s financial performance, including defending the company’s choice to purchase 21st Century Fox, as well as his confidence in Disney+. The streamer is still on pace to make a profit in 2024. In ...
Read More »Sorry, But the “Losing Weight” Suggestion Won’t Help Most People Fit on TRON
Just about one month ago, Disney gave us the news we have been waiting five years for. It was finally announced that TRON Lightcycle/Run will open in Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World Resort on April 4. Disney first announced TRON at the D23 Expo back in 2017, with construction to begin in 2018. The plan was to have ...
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