It seems former Disney CEO Bob Chapek is no longer in “the room where it happens.” In what some have called the most shocking Disney news to date, Bob Chapek was quickly fired last week as CEO of The Walt Disney Company, and his predecessor, Bob Iger, has taken over as CEO for two years. According to sources, the sudden ...

Guests visiting the Walt Disney World Resort often have plenty of time to experience the theme parks, water parks, Disney Springs, and hotels. There are even opportunities to spend some extra time in Disney Parks when factoring in Resort perks like early entry, which allows Guests staying at any Disney Resort to enter each Park a half hour earlier than ...

It’s been one of the biggest requests from Disney Park Guests ever since Chapek was fired from his role as Disney CEO. The new Park Pass reservation system has brought much confusion and controversy to Disney Parks, and Guests have frequently asked for this system to be removed. Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida may be “The Most Magical ...

Genie+, effectively the paid replacement for FastPass+, now operates with dynamic pricing wherein Guests purchase the service as a ticket add-on at various prices based on the date of their visit to the Parks. What started as a $15 per person, per day ticket add-on can now cost up to $29 depending on when Guests visit, and the dynamic pricing ...

Reinstated Disney CEO Bob Iger has quite the task ahead of him as he moves back into his former top executive position following the ousting of former CEO Bob Chapek. So far, Iger has shared a heartfelt message with Disney Cast Members immediately following the announcement that he would return to the company on Sunday, and he already has a ...

If you have a young child – or you’re just young at heart! – and a fan of the Walt Disney Parks, then you’re probably already aware that we’ve entered a new golden age when it comes to Disney Parks Little Golden Books! The past several years have seen a plethora of new Little Golden Books (plus one re-release) that ...

When you hear the phrase “waders, swimmers, and divers” you likely imagine a body of water – perhaps the ocean surf, or a placid swimming pool. But if you’re a theme park designer, you almost certainly start to think about audience/Guest reactions to the stories you’ve put thousands of hours of work into. For designers of theme parks and themed ...

The biggest trade show in the theme park, amusement park, and general themed entertainment world just wrapped, and IAAPA Expo 2022 (IAAPA being short for the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions) at the Orange County Convention Center was no disappointment when it came to exciting news about what might soon be coming to a Disney, Universal, or other ...

Christmas is a highly anticipated celebration in the Disney Parks and Resorts. Not only does it bring incredible Christmas trees and decorations to admire around the Walt Disney World Resort, but it also brings gingerbread houses, speciality and limited edition food and beverage options, new merchandise and a whole lot of fun for Guests to experience.  While the Christmas transformation ...

As more changes are made to the Disney Parks experience, Guests become increasingly frustrated. Some Guests claim that the Genie+ and Lighting Lane systems are causing problems for DAS (Disability Access Service) pass users. Other Guests remember what the FastPass system was like and miss those days. Some Guests enjoy Genie+ and Lightning Lanes! But for the most part, these ...