Disney+ added more than six million subscribers in the second quarter of 2024. While they are anticipating a loss in streaming services in Q3, Disney also noted they expect Disney+ to achieve profitability in Q4 of 2024 and further into fiscal 2025. Disney+ will be cracking down on password sharing soon.
Disney released their 2024 Q2 earnings report this morning and cited revenue over $8.3 billion for Experiences, which includes the Disney Parks, a 10% increase over Q2 2023. CEO Bob Iger cited the Experiences department as a primary driver for overall growth for the company. The report notes the following: The increase in operating income … Read more
To celebrate being one month away from the opening of Fantasy Springs at Tokyo DisneySea, Tokyo Disney Resort has shared new, in-depth photos of the upcoming land and its offerings, including the attraction, Fairy Tinker Bell’s Busy Buggies. Fairy Tinker Bell’s Busy Buggies Exterior The Cast Members at this attraction will wear fairy-like outfits, with … Read more
Just a month away from the grand opening of Fantasy Springs at Tokyo DisneySea, Tokyo Disney Resort has shared in-depth photos of the land’s attractions — including Anna and Elsa’s Frozen Journey. Anna and Elsa’s Frozen Journey Exterior Cast Members at Anna and Elsa’s Frozen Journey will wear Arendellian-inspired garb, with green pants and skirts … Read more
Dates announced for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2024, a price increase for Not-So-Scary tickets, and 2024 Disney Halloween merchandise revealed — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Monday, May 6, 2024. Daily Recap for 5/6/2024 Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Disney Springs Walt Disney World Resort Hotels New Merchandise Other Walt Disney … Read more
Tokyo Disney Resort has shared extensive photos detailing Peter Pan’s Never Land Adventure, one of the new attractions in Fantasy Springs, which opens this summer. Peter Pan’s Never Land Adventure Exterior Cast Members will wear costumes inspired by Never Land, featuring pirate-like waistbands, straw hats, and colorful vests. Guests enter at a rocky outcrop with … Read more
To celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Disneyland Resort has launched several new special menu items, including a number of offerings at Aunt Cass Cafe in Disney California Adventure. Aunt Cass Cafe Aunt Cass Cafe is located in San Fransokyo Square in Disney California Adventure, the reimagined land themed to “Big Hero 6.” … Read more
We were recently invited to a media preview of the new VIP “Page to Stage Signature Experience” of Cirque du Soleil’s “Drawn to Life” at Disney Springs. Cirque du Soleil “Drawn to Life: Page to Stage Signature Experience” The experience includes a backstage tour, meet-and-greet, premium show seating, and collectible souvenirs. We’re thrilled to invite … Read more
Tokyo Disney Resort has released the first look inside Rapunzel’s Lantern Festival, a ride based on “Tangled” coming to Fantasy Springs. Rapunzel’s Lantern Festival Exterior Cast Members wear purple and brown Corona uniforms. The entrance to the attraction is near Rapunzel’s tower in the forest section of Fantasy Springs. The sign resembles a ship’s sail … Read more
The Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs stand at Disney’s BoardWalk is nearing completion and, hopefully, opening. Since signs were installed last month, awnings have been added to the stand. Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs There’s one awning on each side of the kiosk. They are striped blue and white, matching the color scheme of Blue Ribbon Corn … Read more
The Pixar Fest sculpture in Carthay Circle at Disney California Adventure features sound effects activated by MagicBand+. Pixar Fest Sculpture with MagicBand+ Interaction The sculpture is in a flowerbed in this courtyard. A sign lets guests know that there is MagicBand+ interaction. Waving your MagicBand+ at the statue will activate various quotes from Pixar characters. … Read more
The new “Smellephants on Parade” experience in Storybook Circus at Magic Kingdom now has a prize for “Whiff-sistants” who complete the challenge. “Smellephants on Parade” Prize When the “search and sniff” activity debuted last week, there was no prize available, although guests got to keep the illustrated map and stickers. Now, guests who complete the … Read more
D-Tech MaDe kiosks at Walt Disney World have new “Star Wars” designs for May the 4th and the 25th anniversary of “Star Wars: Episode I — The Phantom Menace.” Personalizable products include magnets, ornaments, and iPhone cases. “Star Wars” Magnets – $19.99 Personalization of magnets is available for an additional $3. This design is circular … Read more
A display teasing Halloween Horror Nights 2024 has gone up in Universal Plaza at Universal Studios Hollywood. HHN 2024 Display HHNSpeculationMatt on X and Instagram shared a photo of the display. It’s one of multiple teasing the park’s seasonal events. The HHN 2024 display features a skeleton sitting on a large stone gargoyle. A crooked … Read more
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is no longer listed as one of the attractions that will be available during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2024 at Magic Kingdom. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Removed from Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Attractions List As we reported this morning, amid “Halfway to Halloween” announcements, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure was on the list of attractions … Read more
A new Big Al statue with dialogue triggered by MagicBand+ has been installed near Grizzly River Run at Disney California Adventure. Big Al is a bear from the Country Bear Jamboree, which was at Disneyland Park from 1972 to 2001. Big Al Statue The statue is located at the Disney Vacation Club Grizzly Peak Recreation … Read more