Refurbishment work on City Hall at Disneyland is complete and crews have removed scaffolding from the Town Square building. Disneyland City Hall When we stopped by a week ago, there was still some scaffolding around the first story of the building. Refurbishment work began in February and themed scrim covered City Hall and the Firehouse … Read more
Tokyo Disney Resort released a first look inside Lookout Cookout, the dining venue in the Peter Pan’s Never Land area of Fantasy Springs, the new port opening at Tokyo DisneySea this summer. Lookout Cookout Cast Members Cast Members wear costumes that look like they’ve been patched together from various fabrics and natural materials. They have … Read more
A metal frame has been added to the exterior of the former Universal Legacy Store as it is transformed into an Epic Universe preview center at Universal CityWalk Orlando. Epic Universe Preview Center In our last preview center construction update, we noted that the Universal globe sign and a balcony had been removed. We also … Read more
“Fantasmic!” will finally return to Disneyland Park on May 24 after a fire last spring destroyed the Maleficent dragon. A “Fantasmic!” dining package will return as well and reservations are now open. Fantasmic! Dining Package A dining package is $89 per adult, $35 per child. It includes reserved seating for viewing “Fantasmic!” and a multi-course … Read more
When Fantasy Springs opens at Tokyo DisneySea this summer, guests will be able to dine inside Arendelle Castle in the port’s Frozen Kingdom area. Tokyo Disney Resort has revealed the first full look inside the Royal Banquet of Arendelle. Royal Banquet of Arendelle Cast Members Royal Banquet of Arendelle Cast Members wear purple vests over … Read more
Disney Cruise Line shared a first look at the gifts that Castaway Club members will receive in their staterooms during the inaugural season of the Disney Treasure. The ship will set sail on its maiden voyage this December. Castaway Club Gifts The video, embedded at the bottom of this article, features the returning original character … Read more
Central Florida’s Ariza Talent & Modeling Agency Inc. posted a casting call for a Tiana’s Bayou Adventure B-roll commercial shoot. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Casting Call The casting call does not state when filming will be but actors will be riding Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Magic Kingdom for the shoot. Kids must be 40″ or taller, … Read more
During Tuesday morning’s earnings call, The Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger noted that theme park attendance is finally leveling out post-COVID-19 closures and restrictions. Disney Parks earned $8.3 billion in revenue in Q2 2024, an increase of 10% from the same quarter in 2023. CFO Hugh Johnston predicts lower demand for theme parks through … Read more
Disney is adding a tile for ESPN+ to Disney+, making it easy for ESPN+ subscribers to access the service when already on Disney+. In March, Hulu on Disney launched, integrating content from Hulu onto Disney+. Like the teased ESPN+ tile, users can only access the Hulu content if they are a Hulu subscriber. Disney+ gained … Read more
On Tuesday, The Walt Disney Company released their earnings report for the second quarter of 2024, which ended on March 30. The company’s revenue for the quarter increased from the year prior. Disney made $22.1 billion compared to last year’s $21.8 billion. Excluding certain items, the diluted earnings per share increased to $1.21 from last … Read more
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