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Feb- 2022 -10 February
Disney Cruise Update: CDC Resurfaces with New Program
After almost a month since its restrictions Conditional Sailing Order expired, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention has released an operations manual for its “COVID-19 Program for Cruise Ships Operating in U.S. Waters.” The CDC acknowledges that its order expired on January 15, 2022, and it recommends that cruise ships operating in American waters participate. The 20+ page doc
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10 February
Could ‘Encanto’ Make It to Broadway? Lin Manuel Miranda Weighs In
Lin Manuel Miranda is no stranger to the Broadway stage, with hits like Hamilton and In the Heights, and the talented writer and performer is also the creative behind eight songs in Walt Disney Animation Studios' latest smash hit, Encanto (2021). A number of Disney movies that started off as film releases have previously made their way to Broadway as well, including hits like The Lion King (1994),
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10 February
NEW Disney ‘Speedstorm’ Racing Game Coming Soon to Nintendo Switch!
A brand new Disney racing game is coming soon to the Nintendo Switch. Disney's Speedstorm will be available beginning this summer for gameplay on the Nintendo Switch and PC AND it will be free to play! The game, created by Gameloft (known for the Asphalt series), will feature cars and tracks inspired by favorite Disney characters, and it is set to be updated seasonally so users can always check ba
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10 February
Streaming vs Theaters: Bob Chapek Clarifies Disney’s Stance
During his address on The Walt Disney Company's first quarter 2022 earnings call, CEO Bob Chapek spoke on the debate between releasing new content over streaming platforms like Disney+ and sticking with theatrical releases. In short, Chapek made it clear that the company's decision will be focused on its audience. He said, “Audiences will be our ‘North Star' as we determine how our con
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10 February
Results Are In – Fans Are Willing To Pay the Extra Costs for Disney Parks Vacations
One major takeaway from the Walt Disney Company's Q1 FY22 Earnings Call was that Disney Parks surpassed any foreseeable financial goals in terms of profits during the first quarter of the current fiscal year. While Disney CEO Bob Chapek and other Disney executives on the call did specify that some of the attendance at Disney theme parks was likely the result of holiday travel, visitation to the pa
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10 February
Genie+, Lightning Lane Financial Success Despite Guest Backlash
It appears that Disney's new paid services Genie+ and Lightning Lane access aren't going to disappear from the Guest experience any time soon as Disney's Q1 2022 results reveal them to be a massive success. According to Disney CEO Bob Chapek, “In the quarter, more than a third of domestic Park Guests purchased either Genie+, Lightning Lane, or both. That number rose to more than 50% during t
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10 February
Bob Chapek Reports Disney Streaming Services Near 200 Million Subscribers
Streaming services were a hot topic at the Walt Disney Company's Q1 FY22 Earnings Call, with a focus on the new subscriber growth to Disney+ and other Disney platforms both in the U.S. and internationally. Disney CEO Bob Chapek used the call as an opportunity to share detailed numbers on subscriber growth and upcoming goals, along with plans to sustain current subscribers to hit upcoming goals. At
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10 February
Bob Chapek Optimistic About Disney’s Future
According to CEO Bob Chapek, the future is looking bright at The Walt Disney Company as it emerges from the trials of a pandemic and prepares to begin its second century. During Disney's Q1 2022 Financial Results call, Chapek said, “It is perhaps fitting that our one-hundredth anniversary comes at a time of significant change for us and our industry. In the midst of a global pandemic, fast-c
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9 February
Disney CEO Bob Chapek Comments on the Return of Live Entertainment at Disney Parks
Live performances around Walt Disney World have been in limited supply since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, including live theatrical shows, streetmosphere performances, and parades. During today's earnings conference call, Disney CEO Bob Chapek commented on the current status of live entertainment at Disney Parks, as well as parameters Guests can look toward for understanding how and when ad
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9 February
Disney Parks Bouncing Back – Posts $7.2 Billion Q1 Revenue
Disney Theme Parks are clearly continuing to bounce back from pandemic-ridden times. The Walt Disney Company released its earnings for its first fiscal quarter of 2022, which ended on January 1, 2022. In the span of those three months, Disney Parks, Experiences and Products generated $7.2 billion in revenue, making this recorded its second-best quarter of all time! That is more than a 100% increas
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