Katie Francis 
We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Thursday, August 12, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more
Welcome back to 30 Years of Fear – A History of Halloween Horror Nights. 2001’s event was, much like the rest of the country, affected by the events of September 11th. As such, a toned-down version of Halloween Horror Nights was pulled together at the last minute. Let’s take a look at the changes that … Read more
runDisney is back with in-person events, starting with the Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend this fall. In February 2022, from the 24 through the 27, Walt Disney World will host the Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend, and general registration will open on August 24 at 10 a.m. ET. Registration for Club runDisney Gold & … Read more
On this afternoon’s Q3 2021 earnings call, Disney CEO Bob Chapek announced that November 12 will be Disney+ day. Details aren’t available yet, but Chapek said it will be a “company-wide cross-promotional campaign.” New titles will be announced as a focal point for consumers who have not yet switched over to Disney+. The day will … Read more
The Walt Disney Company released its Q3 2021 earnings today, and CEO Bob Chapek spoke about the parks in detail. While the international parks posted a loss, the U.S. parks saw the first profitable quarter since the pandemic began in 2020. Walt Disney World has been at or near capacity consistently. Chief Financial Officer Christine … Read more
In today’s Q3 earnings call, Disney CEO Bob Chapek said, “Guests will spend less time in line and more time having fun.” Chapek discussed the “guest-centric services” that Disney has been developing for years, including the new Magic Key pass program for Disneyland and the upcoming Disney Genie app. Specifically, Chapek noted a significant investment … Read more
The third quarter of the fiscal year has closed, and Disney has released their Q3 2021 results. In the earnings call this afternoon, the company announced a $17.02 billion revenue, higher than the expected revenue of $16.76 billion. Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products reported revenue of $4.3 billion, an increase of 100% versus Q3 2020 … Read more
We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Wednesday, August 11, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more
D23 Gold Members will have the opportunity to preview Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure at EPCOT before it opens on October 1. The preview dates will be September 4 & 5. The tickets cost $75 per person, plus a $7 processing fee, and go on sale August 13 at 1 p.m. EST. The event includes more than … Read more
In an email this afternoon, Universal Parks and Resorts Executive Vice President John Sprouls notified all Team Members that they will soon be required to share their vaccination status with the company. This applies to both Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Hollywood. This decision was made in order to “more closely maintain strict adherence … Read more
Vice President of the Magic Kingdom, Melissa Valiquette, spoke to the Orlando Sentinel recently and addressed the future reimagining of Splash Mountain into a ride based on “The Princess and the Frog.” Valiquette confirmed the reimagining is still in development, noting she is in “a lot of meetings” regarding the attraction. “That’s going to take … Read more
We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Tuesday, August 10, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more
The new Disney After Hours BOO BASH began tonight at the Magic Kingdom, replacing Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party. Many things are different for the new event, but it still offers trick or treating for all guests. The candy is included in your admission to the event, and there is no limit on how … Read more
It’s almost Halloween, and the Disney Villains are taking over the Magic Kingdom! With new merchandise and treats, you can get in touch with your evil side with the new Maleficent Churro from the Main Street vending carts during Disney After Hours BOO BASH from now until 10/31. Maleficent Churro – $7 Churro covered in … Read more
Disney After Hours Boo Bash began this evening at the Magic Kingdom and the happy haunts received our sympathetic vibrations as we wished for a sweet, festive treat. We stopped by Sleepy Hollow in Liberty Square to try the Foolish Mortal Funnel Cake, which can only be ordered during the event. Foolish Mortal Funnel Cake … Read more
The Halloween season is a great time to be a villain fan with merchandise and more arriving at the Magic Kingdom. Today, the Five Dozen Egg Slushy returned. You can find it this year at Storybook Treats. This limited time treat is available now through 10/31. Five Dozen Egg Slushy – $5.99 Frozen custard with … Read more