While Bob Iger may be remembered for acquiring massive brands and intellectual property, Disney’s new leadership appears to be investing in something much less flashy.
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Disneyland Changes Pin Trading Policy and Restricts Large Displays
Disneyland has introduced new pin trading rules that changes how guests display and exchange collectible pins inside the resort. The updated policy now allows guests to trade pins only with lanyards or small handheld pin-trading accessories. Disneyland has explicitly...
Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Named Biggest Flop in U.S. Theme Park History
Disneyland’s Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser has been named the biggest theme park flop in U.S. history. Since closing in September 2023 after only 18 months of operation, many have viewed it as one of the worst failures in Walt Disney resort history.
Disneyland Autopia Emissions Settlement in California Involves Engine Compliance Violations
Disneyland has agreed to a settlement with the California Air Resources Board after regulators identified emissions compliance issues involving engines used in the Autopia attraction. The case centers on equipment certification rules under state air quality...
Disney CEO Claims AI Could Make Vacation Planning Easier
Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro has shared how artificial intelligence (AI) could play a role in improving the process of planning visits to its theme parks. He stated the company is already using AI tools and claimed the tech could reduce complexity and support more...
Disneyland Cracking Down on Guest Behavior With New Policy
Disneyland is cracking down on guest behavior as the park introduces updated rules aimed at reducing ride disruptions and improving safety. The changes focus on proper storage of "loose articles" on rides. This comes after an increase in ride shutdowns in fiscal year...
No Disney Parks Included in Top 10 U.S. Theme Parks List
Despite operating multiple flagship destinations across both Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort, not a single Disney park managed to crack the fan-voted USA Today Top 10 U.S. theme parks list. Even more surprising—none of the parks from Universal Destinations...
Disneyland Scrubs Star Wars Sequel Trilogy from Galaxy’s Edge and Fans Are Loving It
The first promo videos and photos did not go well for The Walt Disney Company. Replacing the Star Wars Sequel Trilogy with Luke, Leia, Han and Darth Vader should have been a decade-overdue grand slam. But the costumes didn't look good. The casting was questionable....
Facial Recognition Warnings Added To Disneyland Resort
Recent updates at Disneyland Resort have introduced visible facial recognition warnings at select entry points. The signs inform guests about the use of biometric technology during park entry. This marks a clearer disclosure of systems already tested in recent years....
Disney Parks May Crack Down on Influencer Behavior in Theme Parks
Insiders claim Disney Parks may introduce new policies to crack down on influencers who create content inside its attractions, according to official statements. The possible changes are intended to maintain safety and ensure a smooth experience for all visitors. This...
Disney Brings ‘Star Wars’ Original Trilogy Characters to Galaxy’s Edge—Fans Roast Costumes and Wigs
On April 29, the Star Wars experience at Disneyland’s Galaxy’s Edge will expand its timeline to include characters from the original trilogy. The initial announcement that Han, Luke, Leia, Darth Vader, and even Chewbacca would soon be walking through the park was met with excitement from many long-time fans. In theory, it should provide an opportunity for families to create memorable moments with some of cinema’s most iconic figures.
Disney Parks Brings Back “Ladies and Gentlemen”: A Gendered Language Major Cultural Reversal
Have you been exhausted by cast members referring to you as "friend," unable to say "sir" or "ma'am"? If so, don't thank the Phoenicians. Thank Bob Iger and a very strange moment in time in which Disney decided to go all-in on divisive language edicts at their parks!...
Disney Promotes Thomas Mazloum To Lead Parks and Experiences Division As Josh D’Amaro Prepares To Become CEO
The Walt Disney Company is shaking up its leadership structure once again as longtime executive Thomas Mazloum has been tapped to lead one of the company’s most important divisions. Disney confirmed that Thomas Mazloum, currently the president of the Disneyland...