As wildfires continue to tear through the Los Angeles area, The Walt Disney Company has pledged $15 million to relief efforts. Los Angeles is currently experiencing its worst wildfires in recorded history. Earlier this week, a series of blazes broke out across Los Angeles County, with the worst—the Palisades Fire—destroying thousands of structures, spanning over 21,000 acres, and only 8% ...
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Disney Keeps Stripping Away Fan-Favorite Rides With Little in Return
This week, the worst fears of Disney fans were confirmed when the company announced that a new Monsters, Inc. Land would replace Muppet Vision 3D. There was a small consolation that the Muppets would be staying at Hollywood Studios, replacing Aerosmith at the Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster. While the Muppets remaining in Hollywood Studios was meant to soften the blow, ...
Read More »Disney CEO Bob Iger Releases New Excuse on Dramatic Park Attendance Drop
Disney’s third-quarter earnings report has been released, showcasing a mix of achievements and challenges. While the company recorded successes in several sectors, its theme park attendance numbers have notably declined. Executives from The Walt Disney Company addressed this downturn during the quarterly earnings call, offering insights into what’s driving the change and what lies ahead for the parks division. A ...
Read More »September 2024: All the Disney World and Disneyland Attractions Set to Close
Check out everything that will be closed at Disneyland and Walt Disney World this September. Related: ‘Yellowstone’ Renewed for Season 6, Kevin Costner Officially Out Due to the sheer size of the Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts, it can be quite tricky for guests to actually enjoy everything there is to do. With dozens of rides and attractions, as ...
Read More »Disney Disappoints Fans Yet Again, Closing Beloved Attraction
Every two years, The Walt Disney Company hosts its D23 Expo — the ultimate Disney fan event. Many fans felt that the 2022 convention left a lot to be desired, but the 2024 convention tried to make up for that. During the massive Expo, Disney Parks Chairman Josh D’Amaro revealed a lot of exciting information about both Walt Disney World ...
Read More »Disney World’s Divisive Muppets Decision May Have Been Revealed Months Ago
Disney World may have teased the removal of The Muppets a long time ago. Related: Disney Cracks Down on Phone Usage in Theme Parks, Bans Them on Ride Disney’s Hollywood Studios has undergone tremendous changes since it first opened in 1989. Though the park has received several new rides, attractions, and locations over the years, its biggest change came with ...
Read More »New Disney Cell Phone Policy Prohibits Guests From Dialing While on Ride
Disney has begun warning guests against using their phones inside the parks. Related: Disney Villain Park Opens Early Preview Each Disney theme park has its own set of rules guests must follow, and these can range from simply refraining from wearing inappropriate clothing to only smoking in designated areas. Guests are also asked to treat guests and cast members with ...
Read More »Disney Faces Crisis: Layoffs Commence as Company Struggles with Falling Stocks and Attendance
In a summer where things continue to go wrong for the House of Mouse, the company is now laying off its workforce, leading to more unfortunate news for this theme park and entertainment giant. The Walt Disney Company Begins Laying off Work Force Amidst Low Attendance Rates, Stocks Plummeting Layoffs have begun at Disney Entertainment Television (DET), impacting approximately 140 ...
Read More »Ron DeSantis Honored at National Event After Imposing Bans on Disney World
On July 1, nearly 200 new laws signed by Governor Ron DeSantis took effect in Florida–many of them impacting his political rival, Walt Disney World Resort. On Wednesday, news broke that the Republican governor is fleeing Florida soon after The Walt Disney Company quietly removed some operations from the Republican state. Controversy between Governor DeSantis and The Walt Disney Company ...
Read More »Disney Steps Up To Fund Florida After DeSantis Defunds Entire State
Disney World is going to end up funding $15 million worth of Florida public programs because Governor Ron DeSantis decided to throw his weight around and defund the entire state over a “sexual festival” that “does all these things.” Ron DeSantis returned to Florida after the collapse of his presidential campaign and has been signing literally dozens of legislative bills ...
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