Disney Releases Fiscal 2023 Salaries for Current CEO Bob Iger and Former CEO Bob Chapek

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In a new proxy statement filed today with the SEC, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Disney has shared the fiscal 2023 salaries for current CEO Bob Iger and former CEO Bob Chapek. Disney Shares 2023 Salaries for Iger and Chapek According to Variety, the current Disney CEO saw his salary drop to $31.6 million … Read more

Walt Disney World Cast Members Can Now Live in Flamingo Crossings Village College Program Housing, Return Dates Announced for ‘Mickey’s Mix Magic,’ ‘Wondrous Journeys,’ and ‘Magic Happens’ at Disneyland, & More: Daily Recap (12/21/23)

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, December 21, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

NEW Mickey Mouse-Shaped Peppermint and Glitter Jingle Bell Glow Cubes Ring in the Holidays at Disneyland Resort

The holiday season is in full swing at Disneyland Resort, and new, festive Mickey Mouse-shaped glow cubes are now available to celebrate. The Mickey Mouse-shaped peppermint glow cube is available to purchase at Disneyland Park at Bengal Barbecue, Galactic Grill, Harbour Galley, Mint Julep Bar, Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante Red Rose Taverne, and Refreshment Corner. … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Merry Menagerie Returns for 2023 Holiday Season at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

The 2023 holiday season is in full swing at Walt Disney World Resort, and with it comes the return of the Merry Menagerie to Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The puppet experience happens periodically throughout the day on Discovery Island. Merry Menagerie The Merry Menagerie features artisan-sculpted puppets of wintry animals, as well as musicians. The puppets … Read more

New Details and Showtimes Revealed for ‘Frozen Holiday Surprise’ at Magic Kingdom

More details for the Cinderella Castle transformation moment, “Frozen Holiday Surprise,” as well as showtimes have been released for Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. Frozen Holiday Surprise Details and Showtimes Nightly at Magic Kingdom starting November 7 (and twice nightly during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party nights), guests can join Olaf and over 100 … Read more

Full Guide to 2023 Holiday Food and Beverages at Walt Disney World Resort

Walt Disney World has released its guide to the holiday food and beverage offerings for 2023, with plenty of treats and meal options to enjoy across the resort. Holiday Food and Beverage Offerings at Walt Disney World Disney Springs Amorette’s Patisserie (Available Nov. 9 through Dec. 31; mobile order available) Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ (Available Nov. 24 through … Read more

PHOTOS: 2023 Gingerbread House at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort Seemingly Complete

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With just a couple of days to go until its official opening, this year’s gingerbread house at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa appears to be complete. Gingerbread House at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa In our last update, the gingerbread house just had its siding and shingles installed, but was missing its powdered … Read more

Operating Hours Extended at Three Walt Disney World Parks During Thanksgiving Week 2023

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Walt Disney World has updated the operating hours of Magic Kingdom, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom for the week of Thanksgiving 2023. Operating Hours Update at Walt Disney World The new hours are below for November 19-25, 2023. Note that early entry for Disney Resort guests is unaffected; i.e. the park opens 30 … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Mickey’s Halloween Celebration Parade & Show Brings Magical Mischief to Disneyland Paris for Halloween

Halloween is here at Disneyland Paris, and with it comes Mickey’s Halloween Celebration, part of the Disney Halloween Festival, which runs from October 1 through November 5, 2023. Mickey’s Halloween Celebration Parade & Show Mickey’s Halloween Celebration, which includes a parade and show, holds two performances each day, at 3:25 p.m. and 5 p.m. The … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Get Deals on Apparel, Merchandise, Harry Potter Wands, & More at the 2023 Universal Orlando Garage Sale

Today marks the beginning of the Universal Orlando Garage Sale, where Annual Passholders and Team Members can get their hands on deeply discounted merchandise. We were there to check out the line to get in, as well as see what items were up for grabs. Universal Orlando Garage Sale 2023 The sale runs through Monday, … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Haunted Mansion Holiday ‘Nightmare Before Christmas’ Overlay Returns to Disneyland Park for 2023

As of September 1, Halloween Time has returned to the Disneyland Resort, and with it, so has Haunted Mansion Holiday, the “Nightmare Before Christmas”-themed overlay at the Haunted Mansion in Disneyland Park. Haunted Mansion Holiday Returns to Disneyland From the entrance gate all the way up to the front porch, the mansion is fully decked … Read more

PHOTOS: More Vehicles Added to Halloween Horror Nights Scare Zones, ‘Nightmare Fuel: Revenge Dream’ Sign Installed at Universal Studios Florida

With Halloween Horror Nights 32 just over a week away, more details and decoration are being added to the scare zones throughout Universal Studios Florida, including a few prop vehicles. Vamp ’69: Summer of Blood In the New York scare zone, Vamp ’69: Summer of Blood, a few new props have been added to the … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Meet the Seven Dwarfs for the First Time Since 2019 at Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party 2023

There are plenty of characters to see and greet at this year’s Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. The Seven Dwarfs have returned for the first time since 2019, and we got a chance to meet them. Meet the Seven Dwarfs in Fantasyland You can meet the Dwarfs over in Pete’s Silly Sideshow in Storybook Circus. Doc, … Read more

Shanghai Disney Resort Has Successful Post-COVID Comeback as ‘Zootopia’ Expansion Nears Completion

Disney CFO Christine McCarthy elaborated on the prior quarter’s financial and attendance success in Shanghai at the 2023 Q2 results conference call. Shanghai Disney Re-Discovers Success The topic was discussed by the CFO and CEO (Iger) alongside other developments of the second quarter, including the ongoing federal lawsuit between Disney and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, … Read more

New 2023 Oswald the Lucky Rabbit Lunar New Year Pins at Walt Disney World

Celebrate the Lunar New Year with 2023 pins featuring Oswald the Lucky Rabbit, now available at Walt Disney World. The pins feature Oswald because 2023 will be the Year of the Rabbit in the lunar calendar. We found them at Frontier Trading Post in Magic Kingdom. Limited Edition 2023 Oswald Pin – $19.99 This pin … Read more

Pirate Rooms to Be Discontinued in 2023 at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort

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One of the more unique features of Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort will be sailing away next year. The Pirate Rooms, inspired by the “Pirates of the Caribbean” films, are set to be discontinued beginning in 2023. No official closing date has been confirmed aside from the year. In addition to pirate ship-themed beds, there are … Read more