Earlier this week, Disney CEO Bob Chapek shared the news that Theme Parks recorded more profits with lower attendance, crediting fans’ adoption of extra-cost systems like Genie+ and Lightning Lane options for assisting in the jump in numbers. Related: Disney Sees Positive Growth Despite ‘Boycott’ Push The Press Release explains, Operating income growth at our domestic parks and experiences was ...
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Guest Rides ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ 28 Times in One Day During Special Fundraiser
The Walt Disney Company and its locations (especially Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort) have gone through many ups and downs lately, with negative news running rampant — but Disney magic does present itself again occasionally. This summer, one former Cast Member has used his visit to the Magic Kingdom to raise thousands of dollars for charity! Tomorrow is ...
Read More »‘Splash Mountain’ Fans Collect Last-Minute Memorabilia and Mourn Loss of Ride
The classic Magic Kingdom ride Splash Mountain is heading to the wayside as its replacement Disney Park ride, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, arrives. Splash Mountain fans were originally angry about the closure of the Magic Kingdom attraction, with a petition gaining traction as fans submitted their signatures — but now that the Disney Park ride’s closure grows closer and reality has ...
Read More »Walmart Sets Its Sights on Disney+
Streaming services have been a groundbreaking development in the world of entertainment — and apparently, Walmart wants a piece of the pie. According to the New York Times, Walmart is making a play for its own streaming platform or streaming “bundle” arrangement, and one of the company’s desired partners is Disney+! Walmart might be best known as a large grocery store ...
Read More »Universal Adds Curfew After Fight Breaks Out
The Disney Parks and Disney Resorts (particularly Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort) have had to contend with an unprecedented level of violence from Disney Guests in recent months — and apparently, Disney’s biggest competitor Universal Studios Orlando Resort is also struggling with the same problem! A large-scale fistfight recently broke out between juveniles at Universal Studios Orlando Resort ...
Read More »Disney Removes Mickey Wreaths from Fall Decorations
Fall is on its way (even though summer might make that change hard to believe), and Walt Disney World Resort is clearly ready for it. However, the Magic Kingdom’s usual autumn decorations might look a bit different this year, since the recognizable Mickey Mouse wreaths are not being used! Mickey Mouse wreaths have become a fall staple for many Disney ...
Read More »Muppets Are Joining the D23 Expo
If you’re looking for a special Disney event, you can’t typically go wrong with the D23 Expo — which is hosted by Disney’s Official Fan Club, D23. The D23 Expo is a highly-anticipated event that Disney fans flock to for special expo-only experiences, and it is often the stage for big Disney announcements. This year, it has been revealed that ...
Read More »Disney Just Made Genie+ Even More Complicated
A new update has come in for Disney’s Genie+ service affecting Park Hoppers’ multi-Park experience, and it has come off as complicated and confusing. According to Theme Park insider Scott Gustin, there has been a change when it comes to selecting Genie+’s Lightning Lane when Park Hopping. Apparently, Genie+ used to recognize when a Guest was intending to Park Hop. ...
Read More »Social Media Erupts After Depp’s Lawyer Reportedly Calls Him an ‘Abuser’
It seems that former Disney Movie star Johnny Depp still can’t get out of the spotlight regarding his defamation case with his ex-wife Amber Heard. Earlier this week, his star attorney, Camilla Vasquez, who was already the center of rumors that she was in a romantic relationship with him, appeared to slip up in her closing statements back in May. ...
Read More »Did Disney Learn Its Lesson? No Talk of ‘Woke’ Direction in Earnings Call
On Wednesday, August 10, The Walt Disney Company held its webcast to discuss its third-quarter earnings, and the tone was much different than just three months ago. While the same meeting held for the second quarter was filled with talk regarding their “woke” position and push for “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion,” CEO Bob Chapek made no mention of any of ...
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