Commentary Archive
The big Parks & Resorts presentation by Chairman Josh D’Amaro at the 2023 Destination D23 is exactly one week away, with announcements expected for Walt Disney World and Disneyland. This post predicts what’ll be revealed–separating out our own wishful thinking with what’s actually likely in terms of new entertainment, attractions, overhauls and opening dates. Before
Walt Disney World has dropped per-park pricing for Genie+ to its lowest level ever, right as both the fall off-season and Hurricane Idalia arrive. This post offers price trends plus our commentary about why this is happening, what to expect going forward, and where we think paying for Lightning Lane line-skipping makes sense and where
Destination D23 is under 2 weeks away, with Walt Disney World and Disneyland fans anxiously awaiting announcements for the parks’ next phases of growth. There are a lot of predictions and wishful thinking about what new attractions are on the horizon, with speculation about overhauls and expansion various lands and parks. While there’s also been
Disney California Adventure’s Marvel land is getting a new gift shop. Construction walls are now up on the side of Avengers Headquarters, which is the future home of the King Thanos Multiverse attraction. However, this construction is not for a new ride, according to Disneyland Resort. (Updated August 14, 2023.) From my perspective, there are
Disney Jollywood Nights Christmas party is a new event at Hollywood Studios starting in mid-November 2023. Walt Disney World has released new details since the initial announcement, so we figured it’d be worth sharing those–while incorporating them into pros & cons about the DHS upcharge offering. If you read our initial commentary about Disney Jollywood
Last year’s attendance report that covers Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando has been released by the Themed Entertainment Association. This post takes a look at the winners and losers in the first almost entirely normal year post-reopening, with commentary about changes and trends for both Central Florida theme park heavyweights. For starters, the Global
Governor Gavin Newsom has become vocally supportive of Disney as a whole, and Disneyland Resort in particular. This post details the latest sharp turn in the wild ride that is the relationship between California and the Walt Disney Company, plus our commentary about why this is good news and caused us to become optimistic about
Cinderella Castle’s Dream Lights are not slated to return for Christmas 2023 at Walt Disney World. The dazzling display transformed Magic Kingdom’s icon into an ice palace suitable for Elsa prior to the pandemic, but have since been replaced on a temporary basis by projections. It would appear that trend will continue this holiday season,
‘Disney Parks Around The World – A Private Jet Adventure’ is returning for 2024. This bucket list international trip spans 24 days, 6 countries, all 12 Disney theme parks worldwide, and other destinations all for the low, low starting price of $115,000. This post shares details about the second year of this exclusive offering along
For well over a decade, there were complaints that the Disney Dining Plan ruined restaurants. While planning our first time using the DDP back in 2007, I remember worrying as I read online forums as there were countless claims the Walt Disney World had gotten worse because of the Disney Dining Plan. My fears were
It’s been a rough few years for the Walt Disney Company and fans. After its reputation plummeted in the influential Axios Harris Poll last year, it fell further in 2023. This looks at why Disney is so polarizing and how it compares to other controversial companies. Plus, our commentary about causes and solutions for the
