News & Rumors Archive
Disney reported its second quarter fiscal year 2022 earnings for this January through March on an investor call held by CEO Bob Chapek on May 11, 2022. This covers the good & bad of these results, including Genie+ performance, guest spending at Walt Disney World & Disneyland, strong revenue from theme parks, streaming subscriber numbers,
Automatic cameras are back in use at the Mickey Mouse meet and greet in Magic Kingdom’s Town Square Theater, replacing PhotoPass photographers, along with a new Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary backdrop. This post shares thoughts, photos, and info. Let’s begin with background. Walt Disney World first began “testing” automatic cameras for PhotoPass in September
Walt Disney World has revealed more details about the newest wearable, MagicBand+, which will launch in Summer 2022. This post shares information about the next gen Magic Band Plus, as well as the “Hey Disney!” digital voice assistant coming later in the year for the 50th Anniversary. In large part, Disney confirmed what was previously
The big new attraction opening at Walt Disney World in Summer 2022 is Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind in Epcot. This ride guide covers how to experience it since there will be no standby line when it debuts–strategy for successfully scoring spots in the virtual queue and buying an Individual Lightning Lane for the
Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party returns to Magic Kingdom beginning in August 2022. This post takes a sneak peak at the entertainment lineup and dates for the hard ticket event, plus our commentary, including why Walt Disney World is retiring After Hours Boo Bash and bring back the fan favorite MNSSHP. (Updated April 29,
Disney has announced that Halloween Time at Disneyland and California Adventure will return with frightfully fun experiences and entertainment in September and October 2022. This post shares details of the announcement, what’s missing, and what else to expect. We’ll start with the big thing that’s missing…dates! Disneyland hasn’t released specific dates for anything. As covered
Halloween on the High Seas will return to Disney Cruise Line with more sailings than ever before and new one-of-a-kind experiences for families in September and October 2022. Guest-favorite entertainment and activities, including trick-or-treating, spooky parties, elaborate décor and themed food and beverage items, will await guests on these limited-time voyages as each ship transforms
Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind is a Marvel-themed roller coaster under construction at Epcot. This first-of-its-kind attraction is the biggest addition of Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary. This covers everything you need to know about the ride: when it’ll open, concept art, details, and more. (Updated April 27, 2022.) The saga of a Guardians
Disney Cruise Line announced itineraries through Summer 2023 for the Magic, Wonder, Dream, Fantasy legacy ships, plus the brand-new Disney Wish! There are sailings to popular ports of call in the Greek Isles, Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Alaska, and the Caribbean. This post covers the destinations, followed by commentary on pricing, our recommended destinations, and why
Disneyland Paris has officially announced Disney Premier Access Ultimate, a new line-skipping service. This post shares details & pricing and how the Express Pass-style paid FastPass will work. Plus, potential implications for Walt Disney World, which previously followed in the footsteps of DLP. You might recall that last summer, Disneyland Paris replaced FastPass with the
Disney Cruise Line’s new ship is the Disney Wish, which sets sail in Summer 2022. This guide covers everything you need to know, with concept art, photos & video and a behind-the-scenes preview of the Marvel, Star Wars & Frozen experiences, luxury amenities, and spacious staterooms aboard the “next chapter” of DCL’s story. (Updated April
