Anti-password sharing measures are set to roll out for Disney+ next month, a full list of Halloween food and beverages coming to Disneyland Resort was released, and the third quarter earnings call revealed lower demand for the domestic Disney Parks — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Wednesday, August 7, 2024.
Walt Disney World
Magic Kingdom
- It finally feels like Halloween time at Magic Kingdom, as the iconic Mickey pumpkin wreaths have been added to the park overnight.
EPCOT
- Crews have removed the canopy fabric from the Test Track awning structure at EPCOT.
- The Earth sculpture in Planetary Plaza outside Mission: SPACE at EPCOT is finally spinning again.
- The EPCOT logo flags are currently missing from the entrance plaza in front of Spaceship Earth.
Disney Springs
- A pair of 911 calls to Disney Springs for the same incident has demonstrated paramedic teams’ less-than-ideal response time when it comes to arriving while large crowds descend on Disney Springs.
New Merchandise
- Along with the seemingly never-ending amount of seasonal merchandise this year, a new collection of spooky Halloween pins featuring Mickey and Friends is now available at Walt Disney World.
Other Walt Disney World News
- Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park at Walt Disney World Resort closed to new guests due to hitting capacity.
- A Walt Disney World Cast Member is raising money for the treatment of a brain tumor that has caused her to lose much of her sight.
- Flying to Orlando from out of state can often mean travelers encounter Central Florida’s toll roads —but with the Visitor Toll Pass from the Central Florida Expressway Authority (CFX) now having machines in all Orlando International Airport (MCO) terminals, this is significantly easier (and cheaper).
Disneyland Resort
- Disneyland Resort has announced their full list of special Halloween Time food, beverages, and souvenirs.
- A Mickey Jack-o’-lantern Sipper is among the novelty souvenirs that will be available during Halloween Time at Disneyland Resort.
- Pixar Fest has ended and Halloween Time approaches at Disneyland Resort, with new signage up at the Mickey and Friends tram plaza.
Entertainment and Media
- The Walt Disney Company’s streaming business has reached profitability for the first time.
- In their Q3 FY24 earnings report, The Walt Disney Company credits the strong performance of Pixar’s “Inside Out 2” for their increase in entertainment income.
- Disney and Marvel Studios have updated the release schedule for upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) films.
Disney+
- During the Q3 2024 earnings report Q&A call this morning for The Walt Disney Company, Disney shared that anti-password sharing measures for Disney+ would roll out later this year.
The Walt Disney Company
- The Walt Disney Company released its earnings report for Q3 2024 this morning, and with it came a 2% increase in revenue — but a 3% decrease in segment operating income.
- In their earnings report for the third quarter of fiscal year 2024, The Walt Disney Company reported revenue of $23.2 billion.
- According to The Walt Disney Company, lower demand for their domestic theme parks is due to lower-income consumers feeling financial stress and higher-income consumers traveling internationally.
- Disney has released their 2024 Q3 earnings report, citing revenue of more than $8.3 billion for its Experiences segment, which includes the Disney Parks, despite having what CEO Bob Iger calls a “softer” quarter.
Universal Studios
Universal Orlando Resort
- After being leaked thanks to theming being installed in the park, Universal Orlando Resort has officially revealed details for the fifth and final scare zone for Halloween Horror Nights 33, “Enter the Blumhouse.”
- Flying to Orlando from out of state can often mean travelers encounter Central Florida’s toll roads —but with the Visitor Toll Pass from the Central Florida Expressway Authority (CFX) now having machines in all Orlando International Airport (MCO) terminals, this is significantly easier (and cheaper).
Universal Studios Hollywood
- Universal Studios Hollywood has announced its final haunted house in this year’s lineup for Halloween Horror Nights 2024 — The Weeknd: Nightmare Trilogy.
- Universal Studios Hollywood has announced that guests will “Enter the Blumhouse” aboard this year’s Terror Tram for Halloween Horror Nights 2024.
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