Composer Gordon Goodwin passed away on December 8, 2025 at age 70. Goodwin began his career as a musician at Disneyland and went on to create musical arrangements for several Disney Parks parades and shows, plus worked on Disney films. Gordon Goodwin Goodwin’s Disney Parks credits include: Goodwin received a Grammy Award for Best Instrumental … Read more
WDWNT LLC may be compensated if you make a purchase using certain links in this article. Two Bambi pastel Loungefly items, a mini backpack and ear headband, are now available online at the Disney Store. Bambi Pastel Loungefly Mini Backpack – $ 90.00 The Bambi Loungefly mini backpack is an official Disney Parks Loungefly, featuring a fuzzy … Read more
Disney CFO Hugh Johnston says “higher income” guests are key to the success of Disney theme parks. Johnston spoke about growth and attendance during Wells Fargo’s 9th Annual TMT Summit. Higher Income Guests at Disney Parks “Our consumer,” Johnston told Steven Cahall, “tends to be at the higher income deciles, and those consumers continue to … Read more
The 2024 TEA Global Experience Index has been released, revealing global theme park attendance numbers, including the numbers for Disney and Universal parks. 2024 TEA Global Experience Index The annual study is a collaboration between the Themed Entertainment Association, Entertainment + Culture Advisors, and The Park Database, presented in partnership with Storyland Studios and InPark … Read more
The latest episode of the popular YouTube series We Call It Imagineering is perfect for the Halloween season, as it is themed to variations of the classic Haunted Mansion attraction located around the world. We Call It Imagineering: Haunted Mansion The latest episode of We Call It Imagineering has arrived on October 19, 2025. This … Read more
Howdy! Today was a beautiful day in the Magic Kingdom. It is that time of year when the weather is nearly perfect. Even though it’s only September, Disney has released some new Christmas ornaments and decor. As a Christmas person, I’m so excited. Good Morning from Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort The lobby refurbishment at Disney’s … Read more
New details regarding the villains guests will encounter when aboard the Disney Destiny have been announced at Destination D23. Grand Hall As previously announced, the Grand Hall will be inspired by Marvel Studios’ Black Panther, offering a “bright and optimistic energy” for most of the day. At any moment, however, it can “morph into a … Read more
As Disney Lorcana ramps up the upcoming release of Fabled, the 9th set in the popular trading card game, a new promo card is being given out at the Disney Parks and remaining Disney Store locations. Exclusive Magical Places Belle Lorcana Card Now at Disney Parks and Disney Stores The card is the first to … Read more
The new Disney Parks racing collection by Her Universe has sped into stock online from the Disney Store — and one item is already sold out! Her Universe Disney Parks Racing Collection Walt Disney World Racing Jacket for Adults by Her Universe – $149.99 This motor racing-inspired jacket sports pieced construction with black and pastel … Read more
Disney released a fun video featuring three “Party Pumpkins” ahead of the start of tonight’s first 2025 Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party. Puppet Party Pumpkins at Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party The short clip promoting Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party starts with a pan down a smoke-filled Main Street, U.S.A., before focusing … Read more
Unlike previous years, Destination D23 2025 won’t have a Disney D23 Parks panel dedicated to new announcements. Instead, there will be a panel just about Disney Villains experiences, possibly teasing some news for the upcoming Villains Land at Magic Kingdom. Disney D23 Parks Panel Usually, Destination D23 at Walt Disney World and D23: The Ultimate … Read more
It may still be summer, but the Halloween season is right around the corner, and Disney Store is celebrating with the return of the Mickey Mouse Halloween Light-Up Wreath, inspired by those seen in the Disney Parks. Mickey Mouse Halloween Light-Up Wreath – $99.99 This wreath features a molded Mickey Jack-o’-Lantern that lights up at … Read more
Walt Disney World announced on their Instagram page that Sergio Agüero, a world-famous football (soccer) star has visited the resort. Sergio Agüero at Walt Disney World The caption of the post reads, “When legends meet magic! What a day with soccer icon @kunaguero at #WaltDisneyWorld.” Disney posted pictures of the athlete with Mickey and Minnie in front of … Read more
Disney Experiences Chairman Josh D’Amaro shared his excitement about the newly announced Disney theme park in Abu Dhabi on social media. Josh D’Amaro Shares Excitement About Abu Dhabi Disney Park In an Instagram video, D’Amaro said, “This will be our seventh Disney destination around the world. And this is all part of turbo-charging our business. … Read more
In the second quarter of the fiscal year 2025, the domestic operating income for Disney Parks & Experiences grew 13% but international parks income dropped by 23%. Q2 FY25 Disney Parks Operating Income The Walt Disney Company released their Q2 FY25 fiscal report on Wednesday morning for the quarter ending on March 29, 2025. The … Read more
Howdy! Today, I spent the morning in EPCOT before resort hopping. I found new limited edition pins, The Seas lost a few construction walls, and there were a few weird and even fun finds throughout the day. Monorail Mornings Good morning from the Walt Disney World monorail. I stand by the fact that a quiet … Read more