Katie Francis 
The new Disney+ series “Ms. Marvel” debuts on June 8 and Disneyland Resort has just announced that the titular heroine will be coming to Avengers Campus! No date was announced, but it’s likely Kamala Khan will begin greeting guests on June 8 alongside the first episode. This meet and greet follows the limited-time appearances of … Read more
As Walt Disney World cracks down on unlicensed cabs, one driver was caught trying to pick up tourists even though he didn’t have a valid driver’s license and had a long history in court for his bad driving. That driver, who is named Ethan Hunt (yes, like Tom Cruise in “Mission: Impossible”), was arrested on … Read more
The new vintage Star Wars action figures Spirit Jersey will make a fine addition to anyone’s collection! After the other apparel and accessories celebrating the 45th anniversary of “A New Hope” debuted earlier this week, Tatooine Traders has finally released the Spirit Jersey. Vintage Star Wars Action Figures Spirit Jersey – $74.99 The Spirit Jersey … 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, May 11, 2022. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more
New “Droid Builders” items have rolled into Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Droid Builders Youth Tee – $29.99 This grey tee has orange stripes on the sleeves. The center features a blueprint of an R-series astromech with several different head options. The orange stripes are ruffled. The Droid Depot logo is on the … Read more
In case there was anyone left wondering after CEO Bob Chapek and Parks Chairman Josh D’Amaro have stated that the park pass reservation system is here to stay, Chapek doubled down on his support for the system in today’s Q2 2022 earnings call. Pointing to the $6.7 billion revenue for the Parks, Experiences and Products … Read more
During the 2022 second quarter earnings report call today, Disney CEO Bob Chapek stated that the much-criticized Park Pass reservation system is “exceeding expectations.” He has long praised the system to forecast costs and revenue, and alongside the number of guests willing to purchase Genie+ (or Premiere Access for Disneyland Paris), they “don’t need to … Read more
In today’s Q2 2022 earnings report, CEO Bob Chapek praised the domestic Disney Parks for revenue growth and attributed the $4.9 billion revenue to “strong demand with customized and personalized guest experience enhancements,” i.e. Disney Genie+, leading to a 40% rise in per capita spending. It also grew 20% since Q1 2022. An increase in … Read more
Today’s Q2 earnings report was the first to include results from the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, and CEO Bob Chapek boasted “strong demand” continuing. He cited an expectation for the 2-night experience to reach “100% utilization” for the third quarter, meaning they expect the Starcruiser to continue to reach capacity for each “voyage.” As the … Read more
During the day, Disney stock ($DIS) had fallen to a new 52-week low of $104.79, but after the market closed and they released their 2022 Q2 earnings report, that number began to rise. According to Seeking Alpha, $DIS has already grown 3.3% in the after-hours as Disney+ subscriber growth was reported to exceed expectations. Given … Read more
Disney+ net 7.9 million new subscribers in Q2 2022, exceeding analysts’ predictions. After a slow Q4 in 2021 and a poor showing from direct competitor Netflix in Q1 2022, nerves were soothed a little by the 11.8 million new subscribers last quarter (61% more than analysts predicted). As we learned from the Q2 earnings report … Read more
May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander Heritage Month and Disneyland is highlighting some special experiences to celebrate. In the Downtown Disney District, delight in complimentary musical performances and colorful pageantry at the Downtown Disney Live! stage: Faiva is a 4-piece Polynesian band performing blissful harmonies on Mondays and Wednesdays. The Filharmonic is a 5-piece Filipino a … Read more
Yesterday, we reported that two guests (including one that eyewitnesses claimed to be a young adult or minor) were arrested at the Magic Kingdom Monday evening. Now, reports from guests and Cast Members indicate that the two men were confronted by Disney security and local Sheriff’s department officers after stealing from guests’ strollers at the … 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, May 10, 2022. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more
Universal Studios Hollywood updated their website and (possibly accidentally) revealed the first maze for Halloween Horror Nights 2022 — Universal Monsters: Legends Collide. The description for the maze reads, “If you thought one Universal Monster was scary, how about three? Better summon your scream squad, ’cause you’re about to get caught in the middle of … Read more
Air Canada is continuing their celebration for the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World with a newly themed kid’s room in the Toronto Pearson International Airport. It can be found at the Maple Leaf Lounge. Travelers will be able to enjoy Disney-themed activities in the room, and a photo-op corner with oversize travel items and … Read more
