Walt Disney Imagineering is taking an active part in helping Los Angeles rebuild from the recent wildfires by reimagining a community space in Altadena. Imagineering a Public Park In January, The Walt Disney Company donated $15 million to Los Angeles fire relief efforts. Today, they shared that $5 million of that is dedicated to rebuilding … Read more
Disney has shared the first official trailer and poster for next year’s live-action remake of Moana. Live-Action Moana Teaser Trailer The Walt Disney Company shared the promotional materials in an official release. The film stars Catherine Lagaʻaia as Moana, while Dwayne Johnson will reprise his role as the demigod Maui. A slate of Samoan and … Read more
The Walt Disney Company will increase their content budget by $1 billion in 2026. Disney Increasing Entertainment Spending In their Q4 FY25 earnings report, Disney said they will increase spending on Entertainment and Sports to $24 billion. “We expect to invest approximately $24 billion in content across Entertainment and Sports in fiscal 2026, an increase … Read more
Disney networks have been dark on YouTube TV for almost two weeks now, with no deal in sight ahead of Disney’s Q4 FY25 earnings call. Disney YouTube TV Blackout Drags On Morgan Stanley research analyst Ben Swinburne calculates Disney is losing $30 million a week. The blackout began just before midnight on October 30, so … Read more
A new construction permit reveals Epic Universe is expanding, Roger Rabbit returns to his creator, and a Lyft driver trades pepper spray for an EPCOT cake to the face — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Sunday, November 9, 2025. That’s it for today; we hope you enjoyed this Daily Recap. Thanks … Read more
A new press release from The Walt Disney Company announces that the company has surpassed $4 billion at the global box office for the fourth year in a row. Disney Crosses $4B Box Office Mark Disney passed the $4B global box office threshold for 2025 with the opening weekend take of 20th Century Studios’ Predator: … Read more
Disney executives provided a “no updates” update to their employees regarding YouTube TV negotiations. Disney and YouTube Negotiations Continue Disney Entertainment Co-Chairmen Dana Walden and Alan Bergman, and ESPN Chairman Jimmy Pitaro sent a memo to staff stating they are “headed into another sports-packed weekend without a deal in place.” It’s now been over a … Read more
Earlier today, Disney asked YouTube TV to reactivate its ABC channels for Election Day coverage. YouTube has now responded publicly to the request. YouTube Responds to Disney ABC Restoration Request Disney’s networks went dark for YouTube TV subscribers on October 30 as the two companies reached an impasse regarding a new carriage deal. While negotiations … Read more
Astro Fizz is now open in Magic Kingdom with a brand new churro, and Burning Blade Tavern in Epic Universe is missing its blades — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Saturday, November 1, 2025. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Disney’s Animal Kingdom New Merchandise Disneyland Resort Disneyland Park New Merchandise Other … Read more
Astro Fizz is no longer behind walls, a new joke and prop has debuted on the Jungle Cruise, and we got our first look at Zootopia: Better Zoogether!— all this and more in today’s daily recap for Friday, October 31, 2025. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom EPCOT Disney’s Animal Kingdom Walt Disney World Resort Hotels … Read more
A YouTube executive has shared their perspective of the ongoing negotiations, calling Disney “unnecessarily aggressive and assertive.” Disney and YouTube TV Discussions Continue Deadline spoke with the executive, who requested they remain anonymous, shared YouTube’s view of the ongoing negotiations with Disney, saying that Disney’s networks on YouTube have seen “flat-ish” viewing numbers: “There are … Read more
The Walt Disney Company has pledged $1 million to assist with relief and recovery efforts in Jamaica following Hurricane Melissa. Disney Donating $1 Million The donation will assist Disney cast and crew in the region as well as non-profits including UNICEF USA, World Central Kitchen, and Good360 to provide emergency supplies, food, shelter, and other … Read more
Disney executives say Google isn’t interested in striking “a fair deal” after the company pulled Disney networks off YouTube TV Thursday night. Disney and YouTube TV Discussions Continue YouTube TV removed ESPN, ABC, National Geographic, FX, and other Disney networks from the service on Thursday night, before the agreed-upon midnight ET deadline. YouTube TV is … Read more
Christmas tree trucks dominate Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party merch and the Magic Kingdom Haunted Mansion standby queue gets extended — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Wednesday, October 29, 2025. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Disney’s Hollywood Studios Disney Springs Walt Disney World Resort Hotels New Merchandise Disneyland Resort Disneyland Park … Read more
Disney and YouTube have settled in the breach of contract case over former president of Disney Platform Distribution Justin Connolly’s hiring. Disney and YouTube Settle Breach of Contract Case After several months of legal back-and-forth, Disney and YouTube have settled in the breach of contract case over executive Justin Connolly. Deadline reports that “A Notice … Read more
Epic Universe is getting multi-day and park hopper tickets (but no annual passes) in 2026, plus plans reveal the Monsters, Inc. coaster show building outline — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Thursday, October 23, 2025. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Disney’s Hollywood Studios Disney’s Animal Kingdom Disney Springs Walt Disney World … Read more