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May- 2023 -12 May
Everything We Know About Changes to Disney+
A lot of changes were announced for Disney+ and Hulu this week during The Walt Disney Company's Q2 earnings call. Here is a breakdown of the key changes that are about to move forward. Disney+ and Hulu will Become One App Similar to the operations of Disney+ Hotstar in foreign markets, Disney CEO Bob Iger announced that Disney+ and Hulu will be combined into one app. This will be to provide
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12 May
Walt Disney World Cast Member Arrested for Child Pornography
While the Walt Disney World Resort and the Disneyland Resort are undoubtedly places of magic and whimsy, there are times when we have some not-so-savory reports to share from or relating to the Parks. Many times these reports are of bad behavior from Guests or occasionally a surprising update from the Disney vs. DeSantis case i.e. the Walt Disney Company's battle with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. Ho
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12 May
Do Americans Really Care About Disney vs. DeSantis?
The Disney vs. DeSantis feud has seemingly overtaken headlines for the last few weeks. Everywhere we turn, news has been flooding our inboxes and feeds about each escalation and update on the happenings. While most Disney Fanatics are certainly tuned in to what’s going on down in Florida between the Walt Disney Company-owned Walt Disney World Resort and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, it seems like the
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12 May
Disney Stock Plummets After Recent Earnings Call
On May 10, The Walt Disney Company hosted its second-quarter earnings call for the 2023 fiscal year. During the call, Disney CEO Bob Iger and Chief Financial Officer Christine McCarthy shared where the company had succeeded and where it fell short. Disney's global theme parks performed exceptionally well. Disneyland Paris has been seeing a record number of visitors, and Shanghai and Hong Kong are
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12 May
Could Hurricane Season be the Best Time to Go to Disney World?
Call us crazy, but there might be some benefits to heading to the eye of this summer's Central Florida storms. With hurricane season kicking off on June 1 and stretching to November 30, it's almost impossible to avoid severe storms at “The Most Magical Place on Earth” during your upcoming Disney World vacation. With school out of session, a lighter workload, and EPCOT's Food and Wine F
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12 May
Hawaiian Locals Share a First Look at the ‘Lilo & Stitch’ Live-Action Remake Set
On the beach near the Hale Koa Hotel, Disney fans reeled in an unexpected glimpse of Disney's latest live-action remake: Lilo & Stitch. Newcomer Maia Kealoha, the star playing Lilo, was seen gallivanting on the beach, with speculation that her on-screen sister, Nani (Sydney Agudong), was also onsite. Related: Something’s Fishy: Twitter Reacts to the Latest Clip From ‘The Little Mermaid’ Live-Actio
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12 May
Disney Cutting Tons of Content From Disney+
On May 10, The Walt Disney Company held its second-quarter earnings call for 2023. During that call, Disney CEO Bob Iger and CFO Christine McCarthy shared that the company had made just under $22 billion in revenue. This was partly due to the large increase in ticket prices at Disney Parks around the globe. Iger has, however, admitted that Disney may have been “too aggressive” in its P
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12 May
Disney Wants to Create a More “Integrated Park Experience”, but It May Not Be so Straightforward
One of the reasons Disney has been as successful as it has is because of how much the company focuses on innovation; the Walt Disney Company has always prided itself on being forward-thinking. Walt Disney himself said, “We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things, because we’re curious and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths.” Walt Disney Imagineering & Theme Park Expansi
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12 May
Competition or Not, Bob Iger Applauds ‘The Super Mario Bros.’
May 10 saw the Walt Disney Company host its earnings call for the second quarter of the financial year. The Mouse House shared its numbers for the previous quarter, giving insight into what the company has been doing for the last three months. The call featured some bombshells, namely, Disney CEO Bob Iger calling out Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for his actions against Disney and Walt Disney World Re
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12 May
EPCOT Announces 2023 Eat to the Beat Concert Lineup
Luckily for fans of food, wine, and music, the beat goes on for several months in EPCOT during its International Food and Wine Festival. Disney Guests can indulge in the best food and wine pairings for their pallets, and their ears will be treated to the stylings of some of music's greatest performers. While tickets are for purchase for EPCOT's Food and Wine Festival, the Park's Eat to the Beat Co
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