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‘Beauty and the Beast’ Series Stalled by Disney+ Indefinitely
Fans of Gaston and Le Fou will be disappointed, because the Beauty and the Beast spinoff musical series Little Town that was meant to air on Disney+ has now been postponed by Disney indefinitely. According to The Hollywood Reporter, “delays with creative elements and scheduling challenges with its cast” caused the Beauty and t
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Disney Cruise Line
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 ship
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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
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Dining
Your DIY Guide to Planning a Disneyfied Date
We’re at that time of year again when love and romance are at the forefront of so many minds. And while there are few, if any, who can honestly claim to have a relationship that’s anywhere remotely on the level of what we see portrayed in a classic Disney movie, there are plenty of opportunities for you to seize the day with a well-orches
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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
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Movies & Entertainment
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, “Audience
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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 w
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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+, Lightni
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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 pl
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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
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