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Disney+ Vastly Outpaces Expectations With 28.6 Million Subscribers, ESPN+ Also Sees Strong Growth

February 5, 2020February 4, 2020

“We had a strong first quarter, highlighted by the launch of Disney+, which has exceeded even our greatest expectations,” said Robert A. Iger, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, The Walt Disney Company. “Thanks to our incredible collection of brands, outstanding content from our creative engines and state-of-the-art technology, we believe our direct-to-consumer services, including Disney+, … Read more

4 Rivers Adds “The Coop” and “The Grill” Dining Locations to Walt Disney World

January 29, 2020

by Jilly Hite

If you’re a fan of the 4 Rivers Cantina Food Truck in Disney Springs, get excited because the 4R Restaurant Group has just announced the addition of two new dining options at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. The two new locations will only be operating during events being held at the arena and … Read more

Orlando Invitational 3-Day Basketball Tournament Returns to Walt Disney World This November; Tickets on Sale Now

September 25, 2019

by Jessica Figueroa

Thanksgiving weekends at Walt Disney World Resort are always fun. For sports fans, those weekends are even more special because sports fans can combine the magic of visiting the theme parks with the thrill of watching big-time college basketball at the Orlando Invitational tournament at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Tickets for the three-day … Read more

Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Takeover Coming to ABC, Freeform, Disney Channel, Disney Junior, and ESPN All This Week

September 23, 2019

by Jessica Figueroa

In an event of galactic proportions, the Disney family of television networks (ABC, Freeform, Disney Channel, Disney Junior and ESPN) will offer easter eggs, vacation giveaways and sneak peeks into the newest land to come to both Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort – Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. From morning to night, viewers will … Read more

New Disney and Charter Communications Distribution Agreement to Bring Disney+, ESPN+, and Hulu to Spectrum TV

August 14, 2019

by Jessica Figueroa

In an attempt to get traditional TV networks and providers onboard with the upcoming debut of Disney+ on November 12th, Disney has announced a new deal with Charter Communications to bring a whole roster of Disney networks, and potentially Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+ to Spectrum customers. Spectrum TV will also offer customers access to ESPN’s … Read more

ESPN’s College GameDay Broadcasting Live From the Magic Kingdom on August 24

August 14, 2019

by Derek Sterling

Ahead of the clash between the University of Miami and the University of Florida, College GameDay will broadcast live from the Magic Kingdom. Typically broadcast from a college campus, College GameDay is a pre-game show broadcast by ESPN, broadcast on Saturday mornings during the college football season. The game between Florida and Miami, however, is … Read more

Disney Announces Newly Priced Bundle for Disney+, ESPN+, and Hulu, Available Upon November Launch

August 6, 2019

by Jessica Figueroa

During today’s Q3 earnings call for the Walt Disney Company, Bob Iger announced that a new price bundle would be available for the Disney+ service upon its launch on November 12, 2019. As was announced during the initial release for Disney+, for month-to-month subscriptions, the cost (for just Disney+) will be $6.99 a month. For … Read more

Full Schedule of MLS All-Star Week Events Announced for ESPN Wide World of Sports at Walt Disney World

July 29, 2019July 29, 2019

by Jessica Figueroa

Disney is joining in on the fun as players head to ESPN Wide World of Sports for the All-Star Skills Challenge. A full overview of MLS All-Star Week Events taking place at the ESPN Wide World of Sports was announced earlier today. Check out the full slate of events below!Overview of MLS All-Star Week Events at … Read more

Tailgate Tasting Hosted by ESPN’s Monday Night Football Announced for the 2019 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, Reservations Open Now

June 28, 2019

by Derek Sterling

Calling all football fans! Disney has announced a new offering for the 2019 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. In conjunction with ESPN’s Monday Night Football, Tailgate Tasting will allow guests to sample food from the host city of that weeks Monday Night Football game. This is how Disney describes the event: During this 45-minute … Read more

Pricing, Launch Date, New Original Series & Movies Announced for Disney+

April 11, 2019April 11, 2019

by Jessica Figueroa

During today’s Walt Disney Company Investor Day 2019 presentation, we were provided some new details on Disney+, including pricing, its launch date, the contents of its entire library, and its connections to existing Hulu services. Bob Iger opened the event by saying that this is an exciting yet challenging time in the world of entertainment, … Read more