For a while now, Disney fans have been excited about the $60 billion expansion that Disney CEO Bob Iger promised for the theme parks over the next 10 years, but now, the official allocation of funds has been shared, and that $60 billion turned into $30 billion real fast. As Disney recently stated, “The Walt Disney Company is developing plans ...
Read More »Disney Shuts Down Theme Park, Thousands Affected
While most Americans are stuck deciding whether to wear a sweater or a tank top in this unpredictable March weather, dedicated George Lucas fans are planning two months out from Star Wars Day. As of this week, Walt Disney World Resort’s Disney’s Hollywood Studios is officially sold out to all tiers of Annual Passholders on May 4, 2024. Related: Lucasfilm Confirms ...
Read More »Despite Warnings, Disney Park Overrun by Crowds
Crowds have started to swarm the Disney parks despite warnings issued for the spring break season. Spring break is always a busy time for the theme parks, especially Disney, with crowds coming in from across the country as well as internationally in order to enjoy their vacation. Throughout the month of March, the parks will see thousands of guests flood ...
Read More »Florida Theme Park Sparks Controversy by Defying Closure Orders, Fighting Eviction
It may have been evicted by the county, but one Florida theme park has no plans to budge any time soon. After years of controversy around the lack of appropriate care for its animal residents, marine theme park Miami Seaquarium received its eviction notice from Miami-Dade County last week. Under the terms of this notice, the park is required to ...
Read More »Key Figure in Disney’s Legal Battle Now Heads DeSantis’ Disney District
In 2021, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Legislature crafted a wide-ranging law that would allow the state to punish social media companies for removing posts or refusing to publish posts from certain media companies or political figures, even if those posts violated the company’s rules on hate speech, violent incitements, or disinformation. DeSantis used Twitter and Facebook’s bans ...
Read More »Disney World Overwhelmed as Crowds Surge, Wait Times Soar
Every year, more than 50 million people visit the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida. Tens of thousands of people visit the Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom every single day. Then, there are the two water parks — Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach — and the massive shopping and dining area of Disney Springs. While ...
Read More »End of an Era: Closure of Disney’s Grand Floridian Wedding Pavilion Mourned
Disney World fans are bidding farewell to the beautiful Victorian wedding pavilion located at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. You Can Get Married at Disney World It’s the ultimate experience for Disney Adults–getting married at the Walt Disney World Resort. While the prospect of saying “I do” to your soulmate on the same property where you can also find ...
Read More »Government Assumes Control of Disney Park Construction Amid Controversy
On Monday, Anaheim’s Planning Commission will finally review and vote on the proposed DisneylandForward expansion project. If approved, Walt Disney Imagineering plans to invest $2.5 billion into new attractions, Disney Resort hotels, and even a third Disney park in Southern California. The vote comes after multiple public workshops about DisneylandForward. The Walt Disney Company laid out plans to construct new ...
Read More »Massive Billion-Dollar Resort Project Poised to Eclipse Disney and Universal
An upcoming billion-dollar project is set to overshadow Disney and Universal theme parks with an ambitious new concept. While The Walt Disney Company recently announced a multi-million dollar investment to expand and enhance theme park experiences worldwide and Universal Destinations & Experiences continues to gear up for the long-awaited opening of Epic Universe in Orlando while evaluating other international expansions, ...
Read More »Bob Iger’s $60 Billion Investment Unveiled: New Disney Attraction Announced
After pledging $60 billion into the theme parks and cruises business over the next decade, Bob Iger’s investment now includes a brand-new major attraction for Disney Parks. Across the globe, Disney fans can immerse themselves in the magic of their favorite movies. From Walt Disney World Resort to Disneyland Paris, Shanghai Disney Resort to Hong Kong Disneyland, and Tokyo Disney ...
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