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Former Imagineer Jim Shull Calls New Disney World Zootopia Show “Woke” After Preview Video Goes Online, Then Seems to Backtrack

Former Imagineer Jim Shull Calls New Disney World Zootopia Show “Woke” After Preview Video Goes Online, Then Seems to Backtrack

Retired Walt Disney Imagineer Jim Shull stirred online discussion this weekend after questioning whether the new Zootopia: Better Zoogether show in Disney’s Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World carries what he described as a “woke vibe.” The show, housed in the Tree of Life theater, recently started cast member previews and videos quickly hit the internet.

Exclusive: Magic Kingdom Attendance Allegedly Dropped on Average from 2023-2024, Contradicting Headlines

Exclusive: Magic Kingdom Attendance Allegedly Dropped on Average from 2023-2024, Contradicting Headlines

The Themed Entertainment Attractions report was released for 2024 and Magic Kingdom was, once again, the most visited theme park in the world according to the analysis. However, it wasn’t by much, and now, with some deep investigation into the numbers, there’s something true Disney afficionados (and perhaps investors) just have to see. It turns out, that when we apply the likely calculations TEA is using to determine the attendance, Magic Kingdom actually dropped in per session ticket sales. 

New Halloween Week “Good-to-Go” Days Announced for Annual Passholders at Walt Disney World

New Halloween Week “Good-to-Go” Days Announced for Annual Passholders at Walt Disney World

Late October will offer new flexibility to annual passholders at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida as an updated calendar has added several “Good-to-Go” days. The resort added four new dates: October 27th, 28th, 29th and 30th. On those dates, annual passholders may enter any of the theme parks without needing to secure a park-reservation ahead of time.

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.

Annual Pass Prices Have Increased at Walt Disney World as Attendance Shrinks

Annual Pass Prices Have Increased at Walt Disney World as Attendance Shrinks

Disney has announced new prices for its Walt Disney World Annual Passes, marking another round of price hikes as the company begins its new fiscal year. While annual increases are nothing new for the Florida resort, this year’s changes come at an especially challenging time. Attendance has dropped noticeably compared to previous years, and large sections of the parks remain closed or obstructed due to ongoing construction.