Disney has revealed new Avatar ride concept art for the planned attraction at Disney California Adventure. The artwork offers another look at the boat ride planned for the project, which remains in development at Disneyland Resort. The timing is notable because Disney...
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Disney is Building a Brand New Theme Park in Abu Dhabi But Isn’t Spending a Dime to Build It
The Walt Disney Company just made a major announcement—but it’s not one that will cost them much upfront. Disney is expanding its theme park footprint to the Middle East, teaming up with Miral to bring a brand-new park and resort to Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. This marks Disney’s seventh global theme park resort, but unlike the company’s $60 billion investment plan for its other parks, this one is being built entirely on someone else’s dime.
Disney Parks Boss Josh D’Amaro Steps in for Bob Iger at Conference — Could He Be The Next Disney CEO?
Disney has announced that Josh D’Amaro, Chairman of Disney Experiences, will represent the company at the MoffettNathanson Media, Internet & Communications Conference on May 14, 2025. It may sound routine, but for those watching the race to succeed Bob Iger as CEO, it’s anything but.
Disney and Make-A-Wish Celebrate 45 Years of Helping Families with Seriously Ill Children Find Happiness
One of the more endearing parts of The Walt Disney Company has been its commitment to help for children with very serious diseases. Today, we'd like to celebrate the 45 years that Disney has partnered with Make-A-Wish® to bring dreams to families suffering some of the...
Spaceship Earth Lounge to Feature $180 Fireworks Views as Disney Doubles Down on Adults-Only Strategy
EPCOT’s newest premium upcharge has arrived, and once again, it’s not for the families who built the brand. Hot on the heels of the controversial announcement of the adults-only Spaceship Earth Lounge GEO-82, Walt Disney World has announced a new “Enchanting Extra”.
According to theme park news site Blog Mickey, the experience includes prime window seating for “Luminous: The Symphony of Us,” sommelier-selected bubbly, themed cocktails, and light fare. The cost? $179 per adult, plus tax and gratuity—and that’s excluding the park admission.
Disney Expands Controversial and Unpopular Virtual Queue System to Cruise Line, Sparking Fresh Outrage
If you thought each virtual queue rollout was a disaster at Walt Disney World and Disneyland, it looks like Disney is ready to bring that frustration to the high seas as part of the Disney Cruise Line.
Guests aboard the Disney Wish were met with an unwelcome surprise during the ship’s April 21 voyage — the rollout of a virtual queue system for popular onboard experiences. Using the Disney Cruise Line’s Navigator app, passengers were encouraged to reserve times for character meet-and-greets and rides like the AquaMouse water coaster. Access to the app is complimentary even without a paid Wi-Fi package, but that doesn’t make the move any less controversial.
Tokyo Disneyland Doubles Down on Splash Mountain with New “Get Soaked MAX Plus” Summer Event
Tokyo Disneyland isn’t just preserving Splash Mountain — they’re elevating it.
As part of their annual Summer Cool-Off event, Tokyo Disney Resort has announced the return of a fan-favorite seasonal overlay: Splash Mountain Get Soaked MAX. But this year, the stakes — and the splash factor — are even higher.
Epic Universe Expected to Generate Billions in Revenue, Decrease Walt Disney World’s Market Share
As the grand opening of Universal Studios Orlando Resort’s Epic Universe approaches on May 22, 2025, anticipation is building for what promises to be a transformative addition to Central Florida’s tourism landscape. This marks the first major theme park opening in Florida since 1999, signaling a significant expansion in the region’s entertainment offerings. It now appears that Universal Studios will utterly transform the theme park industry in less than a month, and not just for Florida… but perhaps for the entire world.
Disney Reveals New Location for The Mandalorian and Grogu Scene Coming to Smuggler’s Run at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
Fans of Millennium Falcon Smuggler’s Run at Disney’s bi-coastal theme parks (Disneyland and Disney's Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World) got a surprise from Star Wars Celebration’s Disney Experiences panel; the last destination has been revealed for its 2026...
Disney Reveals Menu Items for Upcoming Destiny Cruise Ship: See the Photos of Doctor Strange and Incredibles Inspired Edible Treats
The Walt Disney Company is revealing their menu items for "The Sanctum," a lounge on their forthcoming Disney Destiny cruise ship which is entirely themed around the concept of heroes and villains. Much is riding on Disney's successful launch of additional cruise...
Minecraft’s Box Office Success Sends Theme Parks in Race for Game Expansions Like Epic Universe’s Super Nintendo World
The Minecraft Movie just made $80 million in its second weekend and the race to get it into theme parks is on. At the same time, companies are proverbially licking their chops at the idea of using game properties in expansions to take a bit out of Disney. But if The...
Disney World’s Potential Response to Epic Universe Could Be Utterly Crippled by Chinese Tariff Escalations, Devastating the Company
Universal Studio's new Epic Universe theme park is indeed incredible. It eclipses, by far, anything Disney has to offer. But thoughts that Disney could begin building a response for the next five years may all be dashed away by the new Chinese tariffs. For Bob Iger,...
Fire Erupts at Disneyland Parking Structure Damaging Multiple Vehicles
A fire broke out Friday morning at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California, damaging multiple vehicles and temporarily halting operations at one of the resort’s major parking facilities.
According to officials, the blaze began just before 10 a.m. PT on the fifth floor of the Pixar Pals Parking Structure, a multi-level garage located on the northwest edge of the resort. The Anaheim Fire Department responded quickly to reports of a vehicle fire, but not before the flames had already begun spreading to adjacent cars.
