Disney CEO Bob Iger is rumored to have canceled plans for a Disneyland in one Middle Eastern country in favor of another, more restricted location. Shock. Disbelief. Heated online threads: Disney CEO Bob Iger Cancels Middle East Disneyland? That’s the reaction many Disney fans are having after a new rumor revealed that Abu Dhabi wasn’t Disney’s first pick for its ...

The age of expansion for Central Florida’s theme parks is upon us. Over the next decade, guests can expect an explosion at the parks. Those expansion projects officially kick off in less than a week with the opening of Epic Universe, But even Epic Universe has left open land for future expansions. While Walt Disney World doesn’t have a new ...

The announcement of Disneyland Abu Dhabi sent shockwaves through the theme park world—and not just because of where it’s being built. The project has been stirring controversy since the moment Disney CEO Bob Iger made it official, with fans, critics, and even former Imagineers debating whether the United Arab Emirates was the right place for the next Disney destination. Now ...

Things could be changing in big, big ways for Disney. Related: After Stocks Tumble, White House Walks Back Movie Tariffs Throughout its life as a company, Disney has faced hurdles, challenges, and, most importantly, opposition. However, Disney’s flexibility and creativity have helped keep it a household name all these decades later. In 2025, Disney is about as recognizable and iconic ...

Disney fans have many complaints about what has been happening at the parks recently. Whether it be the removal of Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island or the underwhelming new rides and attractions that have come to Disney World and Disneyland, fans have not been happy with Disney’s recent moves. However, the one thing that unites the Disney fanbase ...

Earlier this week, Hollywood was shocked when Donald Trump said that he had authorized his administration to institute a 100% tariff on movies not made in the United States. The news sent the entertainment industry reeling, and stocks for studios including Disney, Paramount, and Lionsgate immediately fell. However, as he had done with past tariff announcements, the White House quickly ...

Disney’s finances are looking good. Related: New Notice Filed for Classic Magic Kingdom Attraction’s Indefinite Refurbishment The Walt Disney Company released its Q2 FY25 fiscal report Wednesday morning, revealing several interesting details about the company’s operations over the last several months. The company’s Disney Experiences segment saw a 9% increase in operating income. Consumer products increased by 14% from $387 ...

As domestic parks post solid growth, Disney’s international resorts are showing worrying signs of decline—just as the company announces a brand-new theme park venture in Abu Dhabi. Could this ambitious move backfire? Domestic Strength vs. International Struggle Disney Parks & Experiences delivered a 13% increase in domestic operating income in the second quarter of fiscal 2025, rising from $1.6 billion ...

The Walt Disney Company has officially spent eight figures on a plot of land in North Carolina…but it’s not building a theme park. In 2023, Storyliving by Disney announced plans to build a second community called “Asteria” in Pittsboro, North Carolina, outside Raleigh. The name pays tribute to the native North Carolina aster flower, which is also named after the ...

Disney’s Stock Response to Economic Shifts Recent fluctuations in Disney’s stock have mirrored the tumultuous landscape created by the ongoing trade war, particularly the tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump. Following Trump’s announcement of substantial tariffs, Disney’s stock price experienced a dramatic decline, dropping from approximately $98 to under $85—a staggering 13 percent decrease. This sharp drop has elicited widespread ...