As Disney+ subscriber growth slows, Disney is looking at ways to expand its audience. Promotions like Disney+ Day may provide a short-term bump in viewership. A possible long-term solution is causing friction inside Disney management. According to media blogger Dylan Byers, leadership is discussing whether to add content for mature audiences to Disney+. This would … Read more
Disney+ Day was November 12. Disney used the day to celebrate and promote its streaming service. In addition to celebrations inside the theme parks, Disney also added murals in Downtown Disney District. The murals have been added at the site of the former ESPN Zone. Colorful artwork appears on the second story. Each awning also … 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 Friday, November 12, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more
Today if you may not have heard was Disney+ Day, and there were plenty of celebrations both in and out of Walt Disney World, from special character sightings to tons of new content announcements. This evening in celebration, Spaceship Earth was lit blue in lieu of its traditional Beacon of Magic to celebrate Disney+ Day. … Read more
Happy Disney+ Day from Disney’s Hollywood Studios! In addition to special character sightings, guests could also catch a special Disney+ Day Cavalcade. The cavalcade stepped off, led by two Cast Members bearing a Disney+ Day banner. Tiana, in her flapper dress, was close behind. Tiana was followed by Russell and Dug from “Up” plus Sulley … Read more
Disney’s Hollywood Studios rolled out the blue carpet for Disney+ Day today, and one of the special offerings is rare character sightings around the park. Let’s take a look at who we found today. “Up” Characters On the lawn near The Hollywood Brown Derby, we spotted Russell, Carl, and Dug from “Up.” Darth Vader and … Read more
A new behind the scenes sneak peek at “Obi-Wan Kenobi,” the upcoming Disney+ Star Wars original series, is now available to watch on Disney+. The 1-minute video stars Ewan McGregor and director Deborah Chow. Yesterday, we reported the video had leaked and was subsequently removed. Now, Disney+ subscribers can see the preview, which includes never-before-seen … Read more
The live-action retelling of “Pinocchio,” starring Tom Hanks, is now set to premiere in fall 2022 on Disney+. Alongside the release date, Disney also announced more actors for the film. Cynthia Erivo (“Harriet,” Broadway’s “The Color Purple”), Luke Evans (“Beauty and the Beast”) join the cast as the Blue Fairy and the Coachman respectively, as … Read more
The sequel to Disney’s “Enchanted,” fittingly titled “Disenchanted,” is coming to Disney+ in fall 2022. Disney also revealed the official logo in celebration of Disney+ day today. Previously, only the 2022 release goal had been announced. The window has now been narrowed to fall for the film’s debut on Disney+. Amy Adams is returning in … Read more
Disney+ gained only 2.1 million subscribers in the fourth quarter of 2021, a significant slow in growth from previous quarters. It was slowing this summer as well. The streaming service has a total of 118.1 million paid subscribers worldwide as of October 2. Wall Street analysts had expected Disney+ to reach approximately 126.2 million by … 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, November 9, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more
A small stage has been set up around the Partners Statue in front of Cinderella Castle for Disney+ Day filming. (Editor’s note: While Cast Members informed us on November 9 that the stage was for Disney+ day filming, we have since learned it is for filming for the Disney Parks Magical Christmas Parade.) The stage … 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 Monday, November 8, 2021. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more
While The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror at Walt Disney Studios Park might normally gloomy, on Disney+ Day, it’ll be looking rather blue. The attraction will be lit up in blue for the occasion on November 12th as part of a grand finale. Additionally, the park will remain open for an extra half hour to … Read more
Ahead of Disney+ Day this Friday, November 12, The Walt Disney Company announced new company-wide promotions and additional content premiering this Friday to kick off the celebration of the Disney+ global community. To thank fans for their support over the past two years, Disney+ subscribers can enjoy special benefits including additional time at Disney Parks … Read more
In celebration of Disney+ Day, Disney+ subscribers with a valid ticket or pass and theme park reservation on November 12 will enjoy special benefits across Disney theme parks, with some surprises in store as well. Disney+ subscribers are invited with their travel party to enter the theme parks at the Walt Disney World Resort and … Read more