News & Rumors Archive
Walt Disney World has announced the return of Annual Passholder appreciation days in Summer 2024. This post shares the V.I.PASSHOLDER details that were teased in the latest AP Buzz newsletter kinda thing in the My Disney Experience app, plus our commentary about why this is happening. For those who missed out on the fun last
Walt Disney World has reiterated its ‘Beyond Big Thunder’ plans for Magic Kingdom expansion outside the existing footprint of the park. This discusses possibilities for Coco, Encanto, and Villains lands in the longer-term and shares the latest news. (Updated April 4, 2024.) The first time this was mentioned was at the 2022 D23 Expo. The
Imagineering has shared a first look on the research that they’ve undertaken to create an authentic Tropical Americas expansion of Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World. This post covers details about the potential Indiana Jones, Encanto, and Coco land slated to replace Dino-Rama and the latest developments. For those who haven’t been following along closely,
Disney has announced that the fan-favorite BDX “Duckling Droids,” the new free-roaming two-legged droids that appeared for a day late last year in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge are returning for Season of the Force at Disneyland. This shares the official news, my reaction to seeing them in person, and other commentary about the evolution of
Disney has shared an in-depth first look at the advanced Audio Animatronics in Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Walt Disney World and Disneyland ahead of the reimagined ride’s Summer 2024 opening at Magic Kingdom. We have full details, plus photos & video of the characters in action, and my thoughts after seeing these AAs in person
Park Hopping was unavailable earlier this afternoon at Magic Kingdom, but has since resumed after Walt Disney World suspended the option for the first time in several years amidst peak Spring Break crowds. This post shares what’s going on and what to expect if you’re in the parks right now. As you’re likely aware, all-day
Disney has announced the lineup and dates of 2024 Disneyland After Dark parties! Returning are Star Wars and Pride Nites, joined by the first-ever Disney Channel night as part of the popular post-park closing hard ticket events. This shares details and offers commentary about these hard ticket events in California. (Updated April 5, 2024.) In
Walt Disney World has announced that the Free Dining Plan discount will return select travel dates in July, September, and December 2024. Here’s what we know so far, plus tips & tricks for booking, other special offers expected to be released on this date, and commentary about this discount. For those of you who have
During the 2024 Walt Disney Company Annual Meeting of Shareholders on April 3, CEO Bob Iger shared an optimistic message for the company’s future after beating back a proxy fight. This shares his update on and vision for the studios & streaming–plus Parks & Resorts, including excerpts from Chairman Josh D’Amaro’s follow-up to fans. (This
Disney CEO Bob Iger announced that Avatar is coming to Disneyland Resort. This post shares everything we know so far (which is not very much) plus commentary and rampant speculation about what this could mean. (Updated April 3, 2024.) The original announcement came during a Walt Disney Company earnings call. During that, Bob Iger reported
The Walt Disney Company’s proxy fight with Trian Group (and, I guess, Blackwells Capital) is over. CEO Bob Iger and the current board have prevailed over Nelson Peltz and Jay Rasulo (and whoever Blackwells proposed). This discusses our thoughts about the vote and what it means for the future of Walt Disney World and Disneyland
