Blog Mickey is reporting that Walt Disney World’s monorail system suffered another troubling operational failure during the Easter and Passover holiday week. This time it involved Monorail Teal breaking down and needing to be towed back to the Transportation &...
The other day, I was watching a wonderful interview with Bob Gurr. For those of you who don’t know him, he’s one of the Disney Legends whose chief role in the making of the parks was transport and ride vehicles—he invented the PeopleMover, the OmniMover/DoomBuggies, and a host of other Disney Imagineering innovations.
The Walt Disney Company released its fiscal third-quarter earnings for 2025 on August 6th, revealing impressive growth in its Experiences division, which encompasses theme parks, resorts, cruise lines, and consumer products. Of course, Disney failed to draw attention to declining attendance and massive price hikes that far exceed the rate of inflation.
The Walt Disney Company held its Q3 2025 earnings call this morning. This article will be updated live during the call as information is announced. Watch along with the Valliant Renegade show in the video player below: https://youtu.be/qZjd5Apb3G0 8:14...
Walt Disney World has announced that The Beak and Barrel, a Pirates of the Caribbean-themed tavern is set to open in Magic Kingdom’s Adventureland on August 29, 2025.
This isn’t just another themed eatery—it’s a dedicated pub emphasizing cocktails, beers, and wines, marking a significant escalation in the park’s long-evolving relationship with alcohol. Once envisioned by Walt Disney as a wholesome, booze-free haven for families, Disneyland and the subsequent Magic Kingdom park constructed after Walt passed away maintained a strict no-alcohol policy.
Disney’s Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin officially shut down at Magic Kingdom on August 4, 2025 to begin a significant refurbishment. This marks another classic attraction rendered unavailable amid extensive work in Frontierland and Tomorrowland.
In the competitive world of corporate leadership at Disney, the debate over who drove the most value often centers on flashy acquisitions and box office hits. However, when you strip it down to the hard numbers—specifically stock price growth—Michael Eisner emerges as the clear standout, outpacing his Disney CEO successor Bob Iger by a wide margin.
In the late night hours of July 30, 2025, what should have been a serene ferry ride across Seven Seas Lagoon turned into a harrowing ordeal for dozens of Walt Disney World guests. The General Joe Potter ferryboat, en route from Magic Kingdom to the Transportation and Ticket Center (TTC), reportedly slammed into the dock amid stormy weather, sending passengers “flying” forward and resulting in multiple injuries, including children in strollers who were thrown from their seats. As eyewitness accounts continue to emerge, one glaring issue stands out: Disney’s complete and ongoing silence on the matter, with no official statement, apology, or outreach to affected guests four days after the incident.
A recent financial publication bluntly labeled Disney stock a “lost decade,” arguing that shareholders who held Disney for 10 years would have significantly underperformed compared to broader market benchmarks. At the heart of this critique is the simple fact that...
A routine ferry ride at Walt Disney World turned into a tumultuous ordeal on the evening of July 30, 2025, when a boat crashed into the dock at the Transportation and Ticket Center (TTC) during severe weather, leaving multiple guests injured and sparking chaos among passengers.
Disney Parks are preparing for the Halloween Season. Take a look at the merchandise options from the following press release. Who knows? Maybe there's a Haunted Mansion collectible you just have to own! The spook-tacular season is about to begin at Disney World...
Walt Disney Imagineering has filed a permit for “General Construction” at 4975C Caribbean Way—better known to theme park fans as the site of the former Aunt Polly’s restaurant on Tom Sawyer Island at Magic Kingdom. The permit was filed on July 24, 2025, and lists Phillips & Jordan, Inc. as the designated contractor, a firm with experience in infrastructure demolition and land clearing.
Disney has officially reversed two temporary policies introduced alongside the debut of Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away at Magic Kingdom. These changes suggest that actual attendance may be lower than initially expected during the early summer. Annual Passholders are once again able to enter Magic Kingdom after 2 p.m. without a reservation. Additionally, cast members can once more enter the parks when off duty.