Cracker Barrel has reversed course on its attempt to modernize its image. However, while the Old Timer has returned to the sign, customers have noticed that the restaurant has yet to restore one of its most important features: the old menu.
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Nate Bargatze’s Nateland Begins Feasibility Study For Nashville Theme Park
Comedian Nate Bargatze has publicly announced that his company, Nateland Entertainment, is conducting a feasibility study for a proposed theme park in the greater Nashville, Tennessee, area. The project, also named Nateland, is being developed in partnership with Storyland Studios, a Southern California–based design firm.
Looking to Rent a Disney Story Living AirBnb? It Just Might Be Illegal
“Story Living By Disney” is what the Walt Disney Company has dubbed it’s latest foray into real estate development. The Disney “Story Living” communities will feature single home and condominium developments, with community elements such as a private club and a town center.
Six Flags Confirms Priority to Close or Sell More Theme Parks
On November 7, 2025, Six Flags Entertainment Corporation confirmed that it will start to close or sell more of its theme parks as part of a strategic portfolio review.
Cracker Barrel Shareholders Revolt as DEI Chief Targeted After Rebrand Disaster
The fallout from the Cracker Barrel rebrand attempt debacle continues, and it’s centering on DEI.
First Ever Direct Flights From Orlando to Tokyo, Japan Announced by ZIPAIR, Connecting Walt Disney World and Tokyo Disneyland
In a historic reveal ZIPAIR has announced it will operate the first-ever nonstop charter flights between Tokyo, Japan and Orlando, Florida beginning in February 2026.
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 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?
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.
Cracker Barrel Cuts Ties with Prophet Consulting Firm After Backlash to Failed Rebrand
Cracker Barrel has officially ended its relationship with Prophet, the San Francisco–based consulting firm responsible for guiding the restaurant chain’s controversial rebrand. The decision follows weeks of public criticism, a sharp decline in stock value, and mounting pressure for the company to restore its traditional image.
Cracker Barrel Restructures Leadership in the Wake of Recent Controversy
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. announced a series of leadership and organizational changes this week as the company works to stabilize its image and win back consumer trust after months of controversy.
A New Claim On Cracker Barrel Rebrand Backfire: Were Social Media Bots Really Behind the Backlash?
In recent reports highlighted by the Wall Street Journal and Restaurant Business, researchers claim to have found that “social media bots” or fake social media accounts were responsible for the backlash against the Cracker Barrel rebrand.
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.