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.
Theme Parks
RUMOR: Paramount WB Theme Park Could Be Built on Studio Lot Following Warner Bros. Discovery Merger
A new report out of Puck News suggests that Paramount Global may be exploring a surprising new direction for its Hollywood real estate following its planned acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery — and it could involve building a Paramount WB theme park. According to...
Disney Cruise Vacations 25% Off if Booked After Leaving Walt Disney World’s Most Expensive Resorts
Disney Cruise Line has introduced a limited‑time offer that allows certain Walt Disney World Resort guests to save up to 25% off the voyage fare on select future sailings. This discount applies when eligible cruise bookings are made shortly after checking out of...
Major Middle East Theme Park Events Face Uncertainty: TEA SATE EME Officially Called Off, IAAPA Rumored to Follow Suit Amid Regional Conflict
Two major Middle East theme park events scheduled in the United Arab Emirates are being impacted by escalating conflict in the region that's rippling through the global attractions industry. The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) confirmed that it has canceled TEA...
Coca-Cola Freestyle Machines Added to Simpsons Land at Universal Orlando
Coca-Cola Freestyle beverage dispenser machines have been installed at Krusty Burger in Springfield, U.S.A., the The Simpsons-themed land inside Universal Studios Florida. Four red Freestyle machines now stand near the restaurant’s entrances. Guests who purchase...
Walt Disney World World Drive North Project Delayed Again
The final phase of the World Drive North Project at Walt Disney World has been delayed, according to recent filings from the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District. The change pushes completion to late 2027 and alters traffic plans for drivers in parts of the...
Diamond Horseshoe Review Pauses Dining as it Transitions to Jessie’s Roundup
The Diamond Horseshoe in Magic Kingdom’s Frontierland will pause its table-service dining operations on May 16, 2026, as preparations begin for the seasonal experience Jessie’s Roundup. This transition is part of Walt Disney World’s Cool Kids’ Summer event, scheduled...
Disney Abu Dhabi Theme Park Faces New Uncertainty as U.S. Urges Americans to Leave Middle East Region
The U.S. State Department has issued a sweeping advisory urging Americans to immediately depart more than a dozen Middle Eastern countries — a move that could raise serious questions for major U.S. corporate projects in the region, including the upcoming Disney Abu...
Hotel on Disney Property Changes Hands in $1.1 Billion Deal
Host Hotels & Resorts, a lodging real estate investment trust based in Bethesda, Maryland, has sold two luxury resorts, including one located on Walt Disney World property in Florida, in a transaction totaling $1.1 billion. The properties involved are the 444-room...
Disneyland Announces Increase in Attraction Uptime by 1.5 Million Rides in 2025
Disneyland Resort officials said the park recorded about 1.5 million additional ride experiences uptime in 2025 compared with the prior year. Resort leaders attributed the increase to operational changes that reduced unplanned attraction downtime. Executives shared...
Disney World Extended Evening Hours Moves To Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Walt Disney World Resort has scheduled Extended Evening Hours at Disney’s Animal Kingdom on Monday, May 4, 2026, according to the official park calendar. This change marks a departure from the more frequent rotation of this guest benefit between Magic Kingdom and...
Disney Briefly Lists Longer Name for ‘Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run’ Before Reversing Course
On February 24, 2026, Walt Disney World briefly listed an expanded title for the attraction Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run on its official website and the My Disney Experience app. The ride appeared with the additional subtitle “– A New Mission,” a change tied to an...
An Animal Crossing Themed Experience Is Happening in Orlando, But Not at Universal Studios
The Animal Crossing: New Horizons Aquarium Tour is currently visiting SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium in Orlando. The experience kicked off on February 13, 2026 and will run through April 30, 2026. The aquarium tour is part of a larger series of events at aquariums across...