BREAKING: DisneylandForward Theme Park Expansion Approved by Anaheim City Council

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The Anaheim City Council approved the DisneylandForward project in a vote on Tuesday evening. DisneylandForward Approved in First City Council Vote The motion to approve DisneylandForward in this first vote passed with 7 votes in favor and 0 votes opposed. Though they approved the proposal during Tuesday’s meeting, they will vote on the project once … Read more

Petition by Disabled People Opposes Disney’s ‘Discriminatory’ Disability Access Service Updates & More: Daily Recap (4/16/24)

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Disabled people speak out against Disney’s announced changes to the Disability Access Service, the U.S. Coast Guard conducts a medivac of a pregnant passenger aboard a Disney Cruise Line ship, and Walt Disney World teases a new Stitch Annual Passholder magnet — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Tuesday, April 16, 2024. … Read more

U.S. Representatives Demand Answers From Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros About Joint Streaming Venture

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Two U.S. Representatives are concerned about the joint sports streaming venture announced by Disney, Fox Corp., and Warner Bros. Discovery earlier this year. U.S. Representative Share Concerns Over Disney, Fox, Warner Bros. Streaming Venture Rep. Jerrold Nadler (D.-NY), the ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, and Rep. Joaquin Castro (D.-Texas) sent a letter to … Read more

Disney Guests Who Lie to Get DAS Will be Permanently Banned & More: Daily Recap (4/10/24)

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Disney will permanently ban guests who lie to get DAS from the parks, more critters revealed for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, and we review the new breakfast buffet at 1900 Park Fare — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Wednesday, April 10, 2024. Daily Recap for 4/10/2024 Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Disney … Read more

Disney Launching Major Changes to Disability Access Service & More: Daily Recap (4/9/24)

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Changes coming to the Disney Disability Access Service, Disney officials confirm DAS changes are due to overuse, and new Walt Disney World hotel discounts for summer and early fall 2024 — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Tuesday, April 9, 2024. Daily Recap for 4/9/2024 Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom EPCOT Disney’s … Read more

Disney Releases Vote Tallies for 2024 Board of Directors Election

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The Walt Disney Company has released the vote tallies for the Board of Directors election, revealing the exact numbers in their victory against Nelson Peltz and Blackwells Capital. Walt Disney Company Board of Directors Disney shares the filing for the previously announced victory, detailing the votes for and against each of The Walt Disney Company’s … Read more

Nelson Peltz and Blackwells Capital Defeated & More: Daily Recap (4/3/24)

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Nelson Peltz and Blackwells Capital lose their proxy fight with Disney, new concept art released for “Avatar” land coming to Disneyland Resort, and the first artwork for “Moana 2” released — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Wednesday, April 3, 2024. Daily Recap for 4/3/24 Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom EPCOT Disney’s … Read more

Nelson Peltz and Blackwells Capital Defeated in Disney Proxy Fight

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Nelson Peltz and Blackwells Capital have lost their proxy fights to get their nominees onto the Disney Board of Directors, according to Reuters. Disney Board of Directors Proxy Fights Ahead of Disney’s annual shareholders meeting, the company announced that their current Board of Directors was successfully re-elected. This slate of executives includes: Nelson Peltz, CEO … Read more

Disneyland Replacing Autopia’s Gas Cars & More: Daily Recap (4/2/24)

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Disneyland prepares to replace Autopia’s gas cars, Frontierland Shootin’ Arcade to reportedly close forever, and Disney is winning the battle against Nelson Peltz with over half the votes cast — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Tuesday, April 2, 2024. Daily Recap for 4/2/24 Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom EPCOT New Merchandise … Read more

New Gate Painted and Scaffolding Removed at Tiana’s Bayou Adventure & More: Daily Recap (4/1/24)

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More scaffolding down and a new gate painted at Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, Walt Disney World releases bags to hold ear headbands, and a live improv musician is performing in Disney’s Animal Kingdom — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Monday, April 1, 2024. Daily Recap for April 1, 2024 Walt Disney World … Read more

Disney and CFTOD Reach Settlement in State Lawsuit & More: Daily Recap (3/27/24)

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Disney and CFTOD settle their state lawsuit, Walt Disney World President Jeff Vahle shares a statement on the resolution, and a Marvel overlay is coming to “it’s a small world” at Tokyo Disneyland — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Wednesday, March 27, 2024. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom EPCOT Disney’s Hollywood … Read more

Olaf Voice Actor Josh Gad Supports Disney CEO Bob Iger in Board Proxy Fights

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Josh Gad, who voices Olaf in the “Frozen” franchise and played LeFou in the live-action “Beauty and the Beast,” has made a post on Instagram supporting Disney CEO Bob Iger amid the ongoing proxy fights with Trian Partners and Blackwells Capital. Josh Gad Supports Bob Iger Gad shared a photo of Iger and wrote: What … Read more

Former Disney CEO Michael Eisner Supports Bob Iger in Board Proxy Fights, Says Disrupting Iger is ‘Playing With Fire’

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In a statement to DealBook, former CEO of The Walt Disney Company Michael Eisner expressed his support for current CEO Bob Iger and Disney executives amid proxy fights with Trian Partners and Blackwells Capital for Board of Directors seats. Michael Eisner Supports Bob Iger Michael Eisner was CEO from 1984 to 2005. When internal and … Read more

Chicken Guy! Florida Location Facing Potential Eviction & More: Daily Recap (3/20/24)

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A Chicken Guy! location in Florida faces eviction, Disney Cruise Line reveals the name and theme of its new ship, and a man is charged with robbery for stealing Mickey Mouse ears off of a guest’s head — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Wednesday, March 20, 2024. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

Former Imagineering President Bob Weis Voices Support for Disney CEO Bob Iger Amid Proxy Fight

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The former president of Walt Disney Imagineering, Bob Weis, has shared a statement of support for CEO Bob Iger during the ongoing proxy fight against Trian Partners’ Nelson Peltz and Blackwells Capital. Bob Weis Voices Support for Bob Iger In a post shared to his personal Instagram account, Weis, shared the following statement alongside a … Read more

Nostalgic Themes Revealed for 2025 runDisney Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend & More: Daily Recap (3/19/24)

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Themes revealed for the 2025 runDisney Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend, new details announced for 2024 D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, and 2024 Disney Legends announced — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Tuesday, March 19, 2024. Walt Disney World EPCOT New Merchandise Other Walt Disney World News Disneyland Resort Tokyo … Read more