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 ...

In what’s being hailed as a major expansion of Disney’s global footprint — but with a surprising twist — The Walt Disney Company has announced a new theme park resort is coming to Abu Dhabi. The waterfront project will be built on Yas Island, already a heavy-hitter for entertainment in the UAE. But here’s the kicker: Disney isn’t building it. ...

As 2025 unfolds across Walt Disney World Resort, the calendar is packed with excitement—most notable, in fact, is the historic reopening of the entire resort on May 21. However, while the resort prepares for a seemingly busy summer, the parks are entering a dynamic period of transformation, with major projects shaping the future of multiple parks and stirring discourse among ...

As 2025 continues, change is in the air across Walt Disney World Resort, and with it comes a series of attraction closures that are shaping the future of the parks. Among the developments was a new adjustment at EPCOT, where The Seas with Nemo & Friends began closing earlier than the rest of the park. “At EPCOT, guests have noticed ...

The Walt Disney Company has come out of the gates strong ahead of its upcoming earnings call. In recent years, Disney executives have been vocal about the billion-dollar investment in its theme parks and resorts—and that is now clearer than ever. In addition to updates at locations like Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland Resort, and Disneyland Paris, Disney will now unleash its ...

Staying too long inside Disney World’s newest attraction may get you kicked out. Related: Universal Epic Universe Extends Hours After Fan Backlash This year is a big one for all of Disney’s theme parks, though Walt Disney World is getting perhaps the most significant upgrades. Big changes are in store for Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom, with work already ...

If you’ve ever wanted to own a piece of Disney magic, now might be your chance—though it’s not exactly what you might think. An extravagant Utah mansion has recently made waves online, featuring a replica of Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room, a landmark attraction that has delighted guests for decades. For $34.5 million, you could own a 70,000-square-foot home complete ...

On Monday, dozens of first responders paraded down Main Street, U.S.A., at Disneyland Park. Disneyland Resort put on the “Heroes Salute Cavalcade” to celebrate firefighters, police officers, and other emergency responders who helped with January’s tragic wildfires in California. The one-time parade featured several first responders and their families, as well as Disney and Pixar characters, including Merida from Brave (2012), Miguel ...

From magical evenings at Magic Kingdom to bold transformations at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, there’s plenty to look forward to across Walt Disney World Resort. With so much happening in Central Florida’s theme park hub, it’s hard to keep track of what happens when. As Universal Orlando Resort readies its Epic Universe and Disney prepares to welcome guests to all six ...

In less than two weeks, Disneyland Resort will celebrate its platinum anniversary, meaning The Happiest Place on Earth has been creating magical memories for guests from around the world for 70 years! Disney has been preparing for this amazing celebration for quite some time, and there will be a ton of great shows, parades, food, drinks, and more. And now, ...