“I wish I could be here every day,” said Disney CEO Bob Iger to kick off an Imagineering presentation I attended. He was joined at the front of the small conference room by Parks Chairman Josh D’Amaro, who shared that he actually had been spending a lot more time in WDI’s Glendale offices lately and
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
Halloween Horror Nights is a hard-ticket event held at Universal Studios Florida in Fall 2024. This guide covers dates & ticket prices, tips for maximizing your time at HHN, whether it’s worth the money, haunted house info, and photos from our experiences attending Orlando’s event. (Updated April 5, 2024.) This year, Halloween Horror Nights will
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
Roundup Rodeo BBQ is the newest restaurant at Walt Disney World, located in Toy Story Land at Hollywood Studios. This WDW dining review shares food photos, pros & cons of this family-style meal, whether it’s worth the money & time, and how to score a reservation. (Updated April 3, 2024.) The animating idea behind this
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
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World is in the home stretch of its transformation before the reimagined ride’s Summer 2024 opening. With construction wrapping up, Imagineering has shared more names and backstories for the adorable animals in the attraction. We have full details, concept art and the attraction poster, plus our
Disney has confirmed that Autopia, the classic wish fulfillment attraction that allows kids to drive cars, will be electrified at some point in the future. This post shares the details of the news, Disney Legend Bob Gurr’s reaction, and our thoughts on what should be done with both this ride at Disneyland and Tomorrowland Speedway
