Disney is Not Interested in Regional Park Expansion, Says Parks Chairman Josh D’Amaro

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Disney Parks Chairman Josh D’Amaro spoke at the JP Morgan Global Technology, Media & Communications Conference regarding Disney’s plans to focus their opportunity and expansion on their core assets, claiming additional, regional parks were not of interest to the company at this time. Disney to Focus Opportunity on Core Assets When prompted specifically about building additional … Read more

Josh D’Amaro Details Park Performance and $17 Billion in Florida Investments Over Next Decade

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Disney Parks Chairman Josh D’Amaro spoke on both domestic and international park performance and investments during the JP Morgan Global Technology, Media & Communications Conference. Domestic Park Investments and Changes Josh D’Amaro, Disney Parks Chairman for the Walt Disney Company, commented on the current status of both domestic and international parks, including the upcoming park … Read more

Josh D’Amaro Teases ‘Aggressive’ Theme Park Expansion for Magic Kingdom and Disneyland Beyond the Berms

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Disney Parks Chairman Josh D’Amaro spoke on the boundaries of two domestic parks expanding during the JP Morgan Global Technology, Media & Communications Conference. Disneyland in Anaheim and Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World were included in his discussion. Domestic Park Capacity Investments Josh D’Amaro, Disney Parks Chairman for the Walt Disney Company, commented on … Read more

The Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser to be a $300 Million Tax Write-Off

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Disney World’s closure of the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser in September will enable them to claim a write-off of approximately $300 million, as stated by Disney Parks Chairman Josh D’Amaro during the JP Morgan Global Technology, Media & Communications Conference. $300 Million Tax Write Off Disney Parks Chairman Josh D’Amaro spoke during the JP Morgan … Read more

PHOTOS: Another Golden Ribbon Turret Topper Removed, Only One 50th Anniversary Decoration Remains on Cinderella Castle

Cinderella Castle has been losing the 50th anniversary decorations piece by piece.

Another piece of décor left over from Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration has been removed from Cinderella Castle, leaving only one remaining golden ribbon. Another Golden Ribbon Turret Topper Removed The ribbon we noticed missing today was on the top left turret. Take a look at the photo below for a comparison. To see … Read more

Mars Turning Gray as Paint Wastes Away on Mission: SPACE, Roundup Rodeo BBQ Retires Giant Pencils Due to Repeated Guest Theft, & More: Daily Recap (5/21/23)

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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 Sunday, May 21, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

WATCH PARKSCENTER — Disney’s Star Wars Hotel, The Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Closing! Plus the Latest Parks News!

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Join us live tonight, Sunday, May 21, at 9:00 p.m. ET or watch ParksCenter anytime on our new home, WDWNT.TV. Disney’s ambitious immersive Star Wars hotel took its first voyage on March 1, 2022, and will now see its last just 18 months later. Each week, we cover the top stories in Disney Parks news … Read more

PHOTOS: Mars Turning Gray as Paint Wastes Away From Sculpture at Entrance to Mission: SPACE in EPCOT

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Our solar system will inevitably fade into oblivion someday in an extremely distant, incomprehensible future, but for one Martian replica, neglect and wear are happening right now at Mission: SPACE in EPCOT. The Red Planet in Peril While the box office decided Mars did not need moms back in 2011, the Mars entrance to this … Read more

Full History of “it’s a small world” at Disney Parks Around the Globe

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Let’s take a close look at “it’s a small world” from its inception to its current state in multiple parks around the globe. We’ve broken down the full history of this iconic ride, the “happiest cruise that ever sailed.” “it’s a small world” The attraction was originally created by Walt Disney in support of the … Read more

Imagineers Were Reportedly Working on New Galactic Starcruiser Stories & Merchandise, ‘Fantasmic!’ Dark Through Labor Day at Disneyland, & More: Daily Recap (5/20/23)

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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 Saturday, May 20, 2023. Walt Disney World EPCOT … Read more

Reedy Creek Fire Department Approves New Employment Contract for Raises & More Staffing

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Firefighters and first responders as part of the Reedy Creek Fire Department, which covers Walt Disney World, approved a new contract today after years of negotiation. Negotiations between the Reedy Creek Fire Department and the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District began earlier this year when the state-operated CFTOD took over for the former Reedy Creek … Read more

‘Harmonious Live!’ Confirmed to Leave Disney+ Next Week

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This week, we released a list of Disney+ and Hulu original films and series set to leave the services next week. We can now confirm a Disney Parks-related production will also be leaving — “Harmonious Live!” Last summer, Disney livestreamed a special performance of the former “Harmonious” nighttime spectacular at EPCOT. Featuring a live orchestra … Read more

‘The Little Mermaid’ Live-Action Sneak Preview Premieres at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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A sneak preview for the upcoming live-action remake of “The Little Mermaid” is now playing at Walt Disney Presents in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. In addition to the brief screening, props from the film are on display around the lobby, and an Ariel meet and greet will be opening at this location on May 26 to … Read more

Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Closing Permanently in September, Walt Disney Imagineering Move to Lake Nona, Florida Cancelled, & More: Daily Recap (5/18/23)

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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 Thursday, May 18, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

UPDATE: Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Will Not Offer Discounts Once Bookings Resume, Guests With Canceled Voyages to Receive 50% Off Earlier Dates

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Although a number of discounts have been released for the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser over the past few months, the final voyages are not expected to offer discounts once bookings resume, save for a special offer to those booked on voyages after the closure date. Currently, bookings for the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser are paused … Read more

Walt Disney World President Jeff Vahle Addresses Lake Nona Campus Cancellation in New Statement

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After the bombshell announcement that Disney is cancelling their Lake Nona, Florida campus for Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products employees, Walt Disney World Resort President Jeff Vahle has released a statement. In the statement, Vahle addresses the cancellation as well as reiterates the company’s intent to invest further in Walt Disney World, including by building … Read more