Controversial Disney CEO Bob Chapek just interviewed with CNBC, discussing some of the topics brought to the table at yesterday’s third quarter 2022 earnings call. The meeting was broadcast live via audio webcast and tackled issues relating to finances and other relevant Disney matters. The discussion provided insight into Disney’s mind frame regarding Annual Passes and Magic Keys at Walt ...
Read More »Using Genie+ to Park Hop at Walt Disney World Just Got More Challenging
Disney Genie+ has been available for purchase for Guests visiting Walt Disney World since October 2021. The service allows Guests to select a return time for experience Disney Park attractions for the added fee of $15 per person, per day, with select attractions only available as Individual Lightning Lane purchases for $8-18. Since the service launched last year, numerous changes ...
Read More »How Disney+ Beat Out Netflix To Become King of Streaming Subscribers
Disney+ fortuitously launched in late 2019, right before the pandemic hit. With people around the globe opting to stay home more than ever before, it was the perfect moment for Disney to premiere their endeavor. It’s taken three years of stellar content and incredible marketing for the beloved service to finally overtake streaming giant Netflix. Although Netflix paved the way, ...
Read More »Disney Park Guest Rode Pirates of the Caribbean for 13 Hours
We absolutely LOVE the Pirates of the Caribbean ride at Walt Disney World Resort! But can you imagine riding it for 13 hours? Well, that’s exactly what one Disney Park Guest decided to do… all for a good cause. “Yo-ho-yo-ho, a pirates life for me.” This tune can easily get stuck in a Disney Park Guest’s head when they catch ...
Read More »The Reason Why Disney Is Holding Off On Annual Passes and Magic Keys
It looks like we finally have some insight into why The Walt Disney Company has been holding off on bringing back Annual Pass Programs to Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort. Yesterday, Disney held their third quarter 2022 earnings call, where CEO Bob Chapek and other executives discussed finances and other interesting topics in a live audio webcast. The ...
Read More »Disney Cruise Line Proves to Be a Hit Vacation for Families Who Don’t Cruise
The cruise industry is beginning to bounce back from the COVID-19 pandemic and related restrictions, and in the midst of the industry’s rebound, Disney Cruise Line still shines as a proven success with families. With the launching of its fifth ship this year, Disney Cruise Line continues to prove that although it is a small fleet in comparison to other ...
Read More »Disney Park Guest Breaks Rules, Pretends to Be Fountain Scenery
Sometimes we see viral videos or photos that make us scratch our heads! As Disney fans, we get it – we too love to have a good time while in the Disney Parks. But, one Disney Park Guest recently broke the rules by pretending to be part of a Disney fountain, as he posed to match the scenery. We’ve seen ...
Read More »Abigail Disney to Replace Bob Chapek? Petition Gains Speed
Not everyone is pleased with the current Walt Disney Company CEO, Bob Chapek. As the company has solidified Chapek’s role with an extension, a petition to replace Chapek with Abgial Disney has emerged and is gaining speed. Petitions to “Fire Bob Chapek” are nothing new. As Disney fans said goodbye to former Disney CEO Bob Iger, the petition to fire ...
Read More »Disney CEO Bob Chapek Still Believes Genie+ Is a Hit With Guests
We are getting close to a full year since the launch of Disney Genie and Genie+ at the Walt Disney World Resort, and despite mixed reviews from fans, Disney CEO Bob Chapek recently touched on his thoughts on the service in a much more positive light. For years, Disney fans debated the possibility of a paid replacement for FastPass+, as ...
Read More »Is Disney’s Park Reservation System Sticking Around? Bob Chapek Weighs In
Think back to pre-COVID days in the Disney Parks. Guests could purchase a same-day theme park ticket and visit the Walt Disney World Resort or Disneyland Resort Parks on a whim. That spontaneity in the Disney experience is now gone with Disney’s Park Pass Reservation System, and Chapek is proud of it. If visiting a Walt Disney World Park or ...
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