Some are questioning whether Disney will have an equally tough time in 2024 as it did in 2023 for a whole host of new reasons. The Walt Disney Company is coming off a difficult 2023. The company saw massive restructuring in the first half of the year, with Disney CEO Bob Iger back at the helm, which meant layoffs to ...
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Florida Takeover of Disney’s Monorail System Is Now Complete
After stripping Walt Disney World of the Reedy Creek Improvement District and replacing it with the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, and the new Board he appointed realized that Disney had essentially stripped the new Board of any power, leaving both of them a little embarrassed. As a way of getting back at Disney, Governor DeSantis ...
Read More »Central Florida Wonders If Disney World Is Actually Worth $40 Billion
Amid its feud with Florida Gov Ron DeSantis, the Walt Disney Company commissioned Oxford Economics to conduct a study on Walt Disney World’s impact on Central Florida. The results showed that Disney World adds $40 billion to the local economy through guest spending, Disney World’s spending, and direct and indirect jobs. But now, some in Central Florida are starting to ...
Read More »Disney IN, DeSantis OUT: Reedy Creek District Might Make a Comeback Soon!
It appears Disney is slowly making its way back on top in the Sunshine State with a recent ruling in favor of disbanding the CFTOD and bringing back the original Reedy Creek Improvement District. The battle between the Walt Disney Company and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has died down, but in the quiet, it appears Disney might be coming out ...
Read More »Fellow Guest Shares More Insight Into Disney Park Streaker
A few months ago, we at Disney Fanatic reported on a streaker who ran around “it’s a small world” in Disneyland in the nude. At the time, not much was known about the circumstances surrounding the man’s mental state and history, but now, a little more light has been shed on the situation by a guest who was present at ...
Read More »Universal Theme Park Attraction Permanently Closed
The Magical Creatures Encounter has permanently closed in Universal Studios Japan, as many fans will be unhappy to learn. While more often than not, we at Disney Fanatic cover all Disney Parks-related news and happenings—occasionally, we do dip our toes into coverage of Disney’s competitors. Today, we’re talking about Universal. Universal is one of the most well-known companies and brands ...
Read More »This New Florida Law Is a Must Know for Disney World Guests
UPDATE: An earlier version of this erroneously listed CS/SB 76: State Park Campsite Reservations as a law that would affect the Disney Campgrounds as well; however, since these are private campgrounds, the law will not affect them. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed some new laws into existence beginning January 1, 2024, that will affect Disney World guests. While going ...
Read More »Disney World Fans Feel Walt Disney Would be Disappointed
Disney World is known as “The Most Magical Place on Earth”; however, some Disney World guests feel otherwise. Disney World is a popular theme park where families, friends, and others get together to make memories that will last a lifetime. Disney World is home to four theme parks: Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Each Disney ...
Read More »Plane Bursts into Flames After Crash with 380 Passengers at Airport Near Disney
Japan has had a rough start to the year, after experiencing a 7.6 magnitude earthquake just yesterday, today, a plane carrying nearly 400 passengers burst into flames after arriving at the Tokyo Haneda airport, which is the main airport that those who are flying into Japan to visit Tokyo Disney Resort would use. The plane crashed into another aircraft involved ...
Read More »A New Disney Vacation Club Benefit Is Coming
The Disney Vacation Club (DVC) is a vacation ownership program the Walt Disney Company offers. Disney Vacation Club It operates on a points system, allowing its members to travel and stay at Disney properties worldwide. This includes Disney-owned properties, cruises, and other affiliated resorts. Additional benefits of being a DVC owner include exclusive member-only Disney cruises, special lounges at theme ...
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