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Rick is an avid Disney fan. He first went to Disney World in 1986 with his parents and has been hooked ever since. Rick is married to another Disney fan and is in the process of turning his two children into fans as well. When he is not creating new Disney adventures, he loves to watch the New York Yankees and hang out with his dog, Buster. In the fall, you will catch him cheering for his beloved NY Giants.

The $15 Billion Disconnect: Why Wall Street Slashed Disney Stock Despite the Josh Dโ€™Amaro CEO Win

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The first week of February 2026 was designed to be a masterclass in corporate “victory laps” for The Walt Disney Company. In a dizzying 72-hour window, the company finally resolved its multi-year succession drama by naming Josh Dโ€™Amaro as the next CEO, reported a staggering $10 billion in quarterly revenue for its Parks division, and solidified a $60 billion roadmap ...

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Waltโ€™s Homecoming: New Magic Kingdom Permit Confirms High-Tech Upgrade for Carousel of Progress

Historical photo of John Progress the animatronic.

In the bustling neon landscape of Tomorrowland, one attraction has always stood as the quiet, rotating soul of the Magic Kingdom: Walt Disneyโ€™s Carousel of Progress. For over fifty years, it has hummed along to the tune of optimism, a personal favorite of Walt Disney himself that debuted at the 1964-1965 New York Worldโ€™s Fair. Now, as of February 5, ...

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Managing the Mouse: Meet the Executives Shortlisted to Lead Disneyโ€™s $60 Billion Park Revolution

Josh D'Amaro

The corporate game of musical chairs at The Walt Disney Company has finally reached its definitive conclusion. On February 3, 2026, the Board of Directors made history by announcing that Josh Dโ€™Amaro is the new CEO of The Walt Disney Company, with Dana Walden ascending to the newly created role of President and Chief Creative Officer. D’Amaro, Iger, and Walden. ...

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Bob Iger Slams Chapekโ€™s โ€œMessโ€ in Final Earnings Call: Here is the $60 Billion Master Plan for the Next Disney CEO

Bob Iger Bob Chapek

On the morning of February 2, 2026, the “Battle of the Bobs” reached its definitive conclusion. Addressing analysts and investors during The Walt Disney Companyโ€™s Fiscal First Quarter 2026 earnings call, CEO Bob Iger delivered a candid and stinging appraisal of the era that preceded his return. Iger, who is now in the final stretch of his second tenure, characterized ...

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Trump Administration Greenlights the “Deal of the Century”: Disney Officially Absorbs NFL Network and RedZone

A man in a suit and tie, smiling with an American flag partially visible behind him on the left, is next to a large costumed character resembling Mickey Mouse, who has a surprised expression and is standing against an orange background on the right. This moment quickly caught the attention of news media outlets.

In a landmark decision that effectively ended the “streaming wars” through a total surrender, the Trump Administration has officially cleared the path for the most powerful alliance in sports history. This week, federal regulators at the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) formally approved Disneyโ€™s multi-billion-dollar acquisition of the NFLโ€™s media empire. Credit: Inside the Magic ...

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Hollywoodโ€™s Grand Reveal: 4 Massive Permits Signal the Future of Disneyโ€™s Studios Transformation

An image of the Tower of Terror, a gloomy, haunted-looking building, illuminated by a neon sign under a stormy sky with a lightning bolt striking.

The “shovels in the ground” era at Walt Disney World is moving at an incredible pace. While 2025 was defined by bold announcements, 2026 has quickly become the year of execution. On February 1, 2026, a paper trail of four new construction permits confirmed that Disneyโ€™s Hollywood Studios is officially entering its next act. Credit: Ed Aguila, Inside the Magic ...

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Extinction Prophecy Fulfilled: DINOSAUR Crippled by Massive Downtime and 4-Hour Lines on Its Final Day

Dinosaur-Animal Kingdom

The irony is not lost on the thousands of fans currently gathered at Disneyโ€™s Animal Kingdom. For twenty-eight years, Dr. Grant Seeker has screamed, โ€œTheyโ€™re not gonna make it!โ€ over the roar of a Carnotaurus. Today, as DINOSAUR prepares to go extinct forever, that warning has become a frustrating reality for guests caught in a prehistoric gridlock. Credit: Disney Today, ...

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The MSNBC Files: Why Bob Iger and Hollywood A-Listers Were Named in the 2026 Epstein Disclosure

Disney CEO Bob Iger looking worried in front of the Walt Disney Company building.

As the Department of Justice finalized the release of the final three million pages of the Jeffrey Epstein archive in February 2026, researchers expected to find the usual trail of dark money and illicit flights. Instead, the document indexed as EFTA00096641 introduced a bizarre new chapter involving a former MSNBC staffer, a multibillion-dollar Disney financial program, and a shockingโ€”though unsubstantiatedโ€”claim ...

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Disney World Reimagining Lightning Lane: Tiered Pricing and Annual Pass Perks on the Horizon?

A sign for "Lightning Lane" is displayed against a colorful medieval-themed backdrop, featuring red and white striped and blue shield decorations. People walk in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

The only constant at Walt Disney World is change, especially when it comes to the complex science of skipping the line. Just as guests were growing accustomed to the Lightning Lane Multi Pass system, a new wave of data suggests that the “Magic” is about to become even more customizableโ€”and potentially more affordable. Credit: Inside The Magic In late January ...

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