Today marks the beginning of sales for the new Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary merchandise collection. And as with any new products to come to Disney Parks, the shelves were swarmed by a hoard of resellers. But Disney is doing their part to combat this practice by imposing a lower limit on sales per guest. … 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
This afternoon, Disney Parks Blog took to Instagram to share the latest Disney Fab 50 statue coming to the Magic Kingdom — Chip and Dale. Josh Peck, star of the new series “Turner and Hooch” on Disney+, made the announcement in an Instagram Story that the lovable chipmunks would be sculpted as a gold statue … 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
Though Disney+ subscriber growth reportedly stalled this year, it has now reached 116 million subscribers, surpassing the expected 113 million. Disney+ continues to grow with original shows, including those set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and film releases. Although, Scarlett Johansson is currently suing Disney regarding the Disney+ release of “Black Widow.” One of the … 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
As Walt Disney World gears up for its 50th anniversary, refurbishments are taking place all over the Magic Kingdom. From Adventureland to Fantasyland to Liberty Square to Frontierland, nearly every part of the park is having some refurbishment work done. Main Street, U.S.A. is no exception, as the Main Street Train Station has been undergoing … Read more
Tonight, join the members of S.E.A. for their annual birthday celebration of the society! Join us at 9 p.m. ET for news from civilization, The Map Game, Liquid Magic, and much more! KUNGALOOSH! Hosted by Tom Corless and Nick LoCicero, WDW News Tonight is a live, weekly program that combines the latest headlines, comedy, trending … Read more
According to a report from the Orlando Sentinel, there has been a COVID-19 outbreak at Walt Disney World’s local Reedy Creek Fire Department, but first responders are not receiving support. Two employees tested positive at the end of July and 10 total have contracted COVID-19. At least two who have tested positive were already vaccinated. … Read more
As Disney amps up for Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary in October, merchandise and refurbishments abound across the resort. Many of these merchandise items recreate favorite souvenirs from decades past as a nod to the history of Walt Disney World. A new pin set does just that in a shiny new way, as the Countdown … Read more
Many areas around the Magic Kingdom are getting a bit of a touch-up to look their best for Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary this October. The pavement in Tomorrowland has been under refurbishment as it is pulled out piece-by-piece to be replaced with a new color scheme. Fantasyland had its rockwork pavement replaced in the … Read more
Poseidon’s Fury at Universal’s Islands of Adventure has been “temporarily closed” since August 9, 2020, due to physical distancing. It’s the only Universal Orlando Resort attraction that hasn’t reopened since, other than the now permanently closed A Day in the Park with Barney, leaving fans worried about the attraction’s fate. Its status remains unsure as … Read more
It has been three weeks since scaffolding went up around the mountainside and eventually the castle at ‘Be Our Guest’ restaurant in Fantasyland. After a good pressure washing for the castle to remove dirt and old paint, it is now time to repaint it and bring back that luster just in time for Walt Disney … Read more
With the Halloween season drawing ever nearer, Universal Orlando Resort is alive with activity preparing the park for the upcoming Halloween Horror Nights event. We’ve seen some new scare zones installed, we’ve seen the merchandise start to trickle into the stores, and we’ve even had some spooky snacks to whet our appetite for the season. … Read more