It’s going to be a busy decade for Disney Parks around the world. Last year, Disney CEO Bob Iger announced that the Walt Disney Company planned to spend $60 billion on parks over the next decade. But the full scope of that expansion has yet to come into focus. After Iger’s announcement, Chairman of Disney Parks Josh D’Amaro announced at ...
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Disney’s Latest Acquisition May Hint at Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster’s Future
If you’ve ever been to a wedding in New Jersey or know someone from the Garden State who’s getting married, you’ll understand that there is a tradition particular to that state. At some point during the wedding, it is required that Bon Jovi’s “Livin’ on a Prayer” is played. During the song, the entire audience and DJ know that when ...
Read More »‘Beverly Hills, 90210’ Star Tragically Dies at 58
For those of us of a certain age, Beverly Hills, 90210 was the defining show of our adolescence and young adulthood. The show started in 1990, following Brendan and Brenda Walsh navigating the perils of high school, college, and eventually adulthood. Even after the two stars left the show, we continued with their friends, Kelly, Dylan, Steve, David, and Donna. One of ...
Read More »‘Black-ish’ Creator Wants to Update ‘It’s A Wonderful Life’ and ‘Wizard of Oz’ To Be More Inclusive
In an era of remakes and reboots, we should agree that certain properties are untouchable. Movies and shows are so defined by the period they were made that they simply would not hold up if made today. No one should consider remaining Citizen Kane (11941) or Casablanca (1942). But last year, Marvel superstar Robert Downey Jr. caught flack for considering ...
Read More »How the Feud With Disney Helped Sink DeSantis’ Presidential Hopes
On Sunday, just two days before the New Hampshire primary, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced that he would suspend his presidential campaign and endorse former President Donald Trump for the Republican nomination. It was a dramatic turn for Governor DeSantis, who just 14 months ago secured a resounding re-election and appeared to be the prohibitive nominee. BREAKING: Florida Governor Ron ...
Read More »Disney Cancels Series Reboot Over R-Rated Storyline
We all have those shows that we grew up on. We fell in love with the characters because we found ourselves in similar situations, but unlike in real life, the characters would always find a way to solve those problems and make everything better in the span of 30 minutes. Eventually, however, we grew up and moved away from that ...
Read More »FREE BEER! Disney Rival Has Unique Giveaway for Guests
It’s that time of year again. The entire country finds itself in the depths of a deep freeze, and everyone is thinking about their next vacation to Florida. But even Florida is experiencing lower-than-average temperatures this week, so warm vacations may have to wait a few weeks. But it’s also that time of year when you get those holiday credit ...
Read More »Labor Union Wants Disney Out of Politics
In 2022, the FBI alleged that officials in Anaheim were engaged in a “cabal” that included executives from Disneyland. The mayor of Anaheim was forced to resign over the corruption scandal. The FBI also alleged that The Walt Disney Company used its power in Orange County to influence policymakers to ensure they would create policies that were friendly to Disney. A ...
Read More »Internal Squabbles Over Money and Creative Direction Have Hampered Disney World Expansion Plans
Right down the street from the Walt Disney World Resort, its main rival, Universal Studios Orlando, is about to unveil its new Epic Universe. It will add thousands of hotel rooms and a third gat to Universal, positioning it as the grown-up alternative to Disney World. But beyond its expansion in Central Florida, Universal has also announced plans to build ...
Read More »Disney Has a Hollywood Studios Problem That Only Expansion Can Solve
Last year, when Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products Josh D’Amaro announced at the D23 Expo that Animal Kingdom would be the next Disney World park to be expanded, it made perfect sense. Animal Kingdom has the lowest park attendance at Disney World and has not had a meaningful expansion since Pandora: The World of Avatar opened in 2017. ...
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