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The $200 Ticket Rubicon: Why Disneyโ€™s New CEO Josh Dโ€™Amaro Must Solve the “Pricing Crisis” to Save the Magic

Josh D'Amaro

The “Succession Shadow” has finally lifted over Burbank. On February 3, 2026, The Walt Disney Company officially named Josh Dโ€™Amaro as its next CEO, ending years of speculation and bringing to an end Bob Iger’s second tenure. While Dโ€™Amaro inherits a sprawling empire of streaming services, film studios, and a $36 billion “Experiences” division, his most urgent mandate isn’t on ...

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New Disney Bear Just Spotted at Disneyland for Limited Time

Donald Duck and Daisy Duck wear colorful outdoor adventure outfits and hats, standing together indoors, smiling and posing for the camera in a warmly lit wooden setting.

There’s an excitement that ripples through Disney character meet-and-greet communities when rare characters debut in Disney parks. These characters transition from animated films into physical walk-around figures that guests can hug, photograph, and interact with, creating unforgettable memories. Despite a vast array of characters from classic films, Pixar, Marvel, and more, some beloved characters have remained absent from parks, like ...

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Marvel Star Banned From MCU Movies Speaks Out, Confirms Bad News

'Daredevil: Born Again' title screen

The Man Without Fear returned to television last year, but whether that comeback eventually extends to multiplex screens remains an open question. Marvel Studios first unveiled Daredevil: Born Again during San Diego Comic-Con 2022, when Kevin Feige announced an ambitious 18-episode run destined for Disney+. What followed between that reveal and the seriesโ€™ March 2025 premiere was a lengthy and ...

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Construction Without End? Why the Grand Floridian Just Pushed its “Grand” Reopening into 2027

Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

For over thirty years, Disneyโ€™s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa has stood as the undisputed crown jewel of Walt Disney World. It is the hotel where “magic” meets “Victorian elegance,” and guests pay a significant premium to escape the hustle of the parks for a world of live piano music and white-glove service. However, for the better part of the ...

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Where Did Everyone Go? Your Secret Map to Animal Kingdomโ€™s Massive 2026 Character Migration

Entrance to Disneyโ€™s Animal Kingdom Theme Park decorated for Christmas.

If you navigated Disneyโ€™s Animal Kingdom by memory on your last trip, you might want to toss that old map into the nearest recycling bin. As of February 6, 2026, the park is officially in the “Era of the Great Migration.” Credit: Disney With DinoLand U.S.A. meeting its permanent extinction on February 1 and the Tropical Americas construction project moving ...

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

Mickey Mouse Money

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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Official: Fire Crews on Standby as Disney World Hit With New Warning; Operational Disruptions Likely

Donald Duck, wearing a blue sailor outfit and red bow tie, gestures with one hand raised in front of a colorful castle. Red exclamation marks and a warning triangle are overlaid on the image.

A Fire Warning is now in effect for all Disney World properties as extreme weather continues to impact Central Florida. Here’s what this means for you and your vacation plans. Fire Warning Strikes Disney World as Extreme Weather Continues To Slam Region Thereโ€™s a particular kind of magic that guests expect the moment they step onto the property at Walt ...

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Disney World Issues New Lightning Lane Update For Guests, Effective February 2026

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.

Walt Disney World is making another move that could seriously change how guests plan their vacations. And this isnโ€™t the kind of update that comes with a dramatic announcement or a massive press release. Instead, itโ€™s the kind of change that quietly slips into the systemโ€ฆ and then suddenly affects your trip when you go to book your day. If ...

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New Pixar Ride Construction Spotted on the Streets of California

Coco scene

Thereโ€™s a unique excitement among Disney theme park fans when construction is spotted, turning initial announcements into tangible progress. Disneyland Resort revealed several attractions for Disney California Adventure at the 2024 D23 Expo, including a Coco dark ride based on the beloved Pixar film. Disney Experiences Chairman Josh D’Amaro highlighted the use of advanced Audio-Animatronics technology to bring skeletal characters ...

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Iconic Space Mountain Ride Closing Down at Disneyland

More operational changes have hit The Happiest Place On Earth. Disneylandโ€™s Space Mountain may not be undergoing a headline-grabbing overhaul, but a newly confirmed refurbishment schedule shows that even the resortโ€™s most iconic attractions continue to receive careful behind-the-scenes attention. Beginning February 23, Space Mountain at Disneyland Park will temporarily close for a short refurbishment, with a reopening currently scheduled ...

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