Disney’s first quarterly earnings call was full of surprises, Iger’s first since the firing of former Disney CEO Bob Chapek.  Among the topics was the future of Disney movies, the reshaping of the company, and, unfortunately, thousands of employee layoffs. Now, Disney CEO Bob Iger has messaged Cast Members about the reduction of the Disney Company workforce, addressing how “deeply ...

Disney+ has brought fans a ‘whole new world’ of television shows and movies from Marvel, Star Wars, and more since its launch back in 2019. The streamer has had some big hits for Disney, from the premieres of Pixar’s Soul (2020) and Turning Red (2022) to fan-favorite Grogu (or Baby Yoda) from The Mandalorian.  And though long-running comedy series The Simpsons and Star Wars series The ...

It seems we haven’t seen the end of some Disney movie franchises quite yet. After a disappointing year for Disney animation, Disney Chief Executive Officer Bob Iger revealed that Disney is moving towards producing sequels of some of its most popular franchises – but they may not be the ones Disney fans were hoping for. With Disney’s 100th anniversary already ...

Disney’s Magic Kingdom has all the makings of the best day ever. From strolling down Main Street, U.S.A., to riding Haunted Mansion and snacking on a waffle in Liberty Square. I’ll never pass up time in this classic Disney Park. Are you looking for the best tips and hacks before your Disney vacation? We have you covered. Before you head ...

A vacation to Walt Disney World is beyond incredible. But, the cost of a Disney family vacation can also climb to an incredibly high sum. While there is no way to “do Disney on a dime,” there are ways to cut costs and get the best value for your hard-earned cash. Let’s chat about ways you can work to reduce costs ...

When Walt Disney World is mentioned, the image that comes to mind is likely Cinderella Castle in the iconic Magic Kingdom. The first Park at Disney World Resort opened in 1971, so it’s hard not to fall in love with this Disney original. It is no accident that Magic Kingdom Park draws millions of visitors annually and is the picture ...

Remember when Disney magic was paused a few years ago? Disney destinations were heavily impacted during the COVID-19 pandemic, with capacity restrictions and increased health and safety protocols at Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line, and Adventures by Disney severely affecting Disney travel. A big aspect of this was vaccination and testing requirements. While the Center for Disease Control and ...

When Disney Parks’ new decorations for the Disney100 Years of Wonder celebration debuted, many Guests responded positively to the purple and platinum designs, while others noticed a historical discrepancy with the opening years for one attraction. As the 100 Years of Wonder celebration kicks off at the Disneyland Resort in Southern California on January 27, the theme park’s design crew ...

When Theme Park Insider’s Robert Niles asked Chairman Josh D’Amaro for comment on the developing confrontation between Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and the Walt Disney Company regarding Disney World’s Reedy Creek Improvement District, he gave an interesting sort of reply. Disney filed the Reedy Creek Improvement Act in 1967 for the right to essentially self-govern the district between Osceola and ...

In a recent interview with Theme Park Insider, Disney Parks Experiences and Products Chairman Josh D’Amaro gave fans an update on the status of the Disneyland Resort’s “DisneylandForward” proposal to the city of Anaheim. DisneylandForward, a corporate proposal by Disney Parks & Resorts announced at the D23 Expo, is lobbying Anaheim to renegotiate previous approvals from the late 1990s and ...