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Disneyland Abu Dhabi Partner Announces Record-Breaking Summer Before Harry Potter Land Opens

Disneyland Abu Dhabi Partner Announces Record-Breaking Summer Before Harry Potter Land Opens

In a release issued on 20 October 2025, Miral—the operator of major leisure destinations including Yas Island and Saadiyat Island including the upcoming Disneyland Abu Dhabi—reported a record‑breaking summer across its portfolio of attractions, hotels and cultural sites as it prepared to unveil its upcoming Harry Potter attractions.

Cracker Barrel Board Begs Shareholders for Support After Logo Backlash as Biglari Proxy Battle Looms

Cracker Barrel Board Begs Shareholders for Support After Logo Backlash as Biglari Proxy Battle Looms

Cracker Barrel leadership is once again locked in a high-stakes showdown with activist investor Sardar Biglari, marking yet another chapter in a feud that has now spanned more than 15 years. In a glossy new campaign mailed to shareholders and published at CrackerBarrelShareholders.com, the company’s board and CEO Julie Felss-Masino are asking investors to back all 10 of the company’s nominees on the white proxy card ahead of the November 20, 2025 Annual Meeting.

Disney Boosts Annual Pass Renewal Discounts — Is It for the Fans or to Stave Off AP Cancellations?

Disney Boosts Annual Pass Renewal Discounts — Is It for the Fans or to Stave Off AP Cancellations?

There are few discounts offered at Walt Disney World each year, so when one of them actually increases, it’s a big deal.

The Walt Disney Company’s new fiscal year has begun, and as we’ve seen in past years, this has meant price increases across the board. Everything from food and parking to hotel stays, Lightning Lane passes, park tickets, and annual passes have gone up in price.

One glaring exception, however, is the cost to renew your Walt Disney World Annual Pass if you’re already a member. Disney has long provided an incentive for current passholders to renew at the end of their yearly term in the form of a discount. This year, that renewal discount has actually increased.

Ohio Lawmaker Proposes Real-Time Theme Park Ride Status Notification Bill

Ohio Lawmaker Proposes Real-Time Theme Park Ride Status Notification Bill

A bill introduced last month by State Representative Sean Patrick Brennan (D-Parma) would require Ohio amusement parks to provide real-time notifications of ride closures. Brennan says the Real-Time Ride Status Notification Act is intended to protect consumers and improve transparency at theme parks, particularly Cedar Point and Kings Island, the state’s largest amusement venues.

Oriental Land Company Announces Disney Cruise Operations in Japan

Disney Cruise Line Offered 40 % Discount on Select Fall Sailings Which Could Signal Soft Demand

Disney Cruise Line quietly wrapped up a surprising promotion this week, one that slashed fares by an eye-catching 40% for select voyages. The booking window closed on September 25, 2025, just days after it opened, and many observers are left asking: why would Disney, long known for holding the line on premium pricing, offer such a steep cut?