When Bob Iger, the current CEO of The Walt Disney Company, openly says that the legacy of Walt Disney should not be revered, longtime fans understandably take notice.
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Disneyland After Dark Returns for 2022
Via Disney Parks, Disneyland Resort is bringing back the Disneyland After Dark special ticketed events. Some complained prior to the pandemic that these events were too crowded and caused less value to be gained from going to the park after it had "closed". However,...
It’s a Small World at Disneyland to Reopen After Alleged Human Error
It's a good week for Disneyland management. Not only has the theme park avoided a major cast member strike by agreeing to pay employees three dollars more per hour, but they're finally getting the Disneyland version of It's a Small World back up and running....
Disneyland Avoids Cast Member Strike: Agreement Reached
It might not have been making the news, but Disney has had a bit of a difficult time after reopening due to displeased cast members working at Disneyland Resort. Workers, who are called "cast members" by The Walt Disney Company, were ready to strike over low pay and...
Pelican’s Landing at Disneyland Opens
Featured Image Courtesy: Laughing Place The new area across from Haunted House at Disneyland, Pelican's Landing, has opened according to reports today. The area is intended to be a sit-down area during the day, themed as a supplies dock from the 1700s. At night,...
Disney CFO May Have Fat-Shamed Guests, But Portions Unlikely Shrinking
There was an uproar over comments made by The Walt Disney Company Chief Financial Officer, Christine McCarthy, in regards to food portions and Disney Parks guests' "waistlines". In a world where someone is likely offended by anything a person or company could say,...
Shanghai Disneyland Reopens with Chinese State Media Coverage
Shanghai Disneyland essentially closed on Halloween and remained closed through November 2nd. The park reopened on the third. The cause for the closure was a Chinese government requirement after they reportedly discovered a single COVID case at the park. For that...
China Shuts Down Shanghai Disney Resort After “One” COVID Case
Shanghai Disney Resort has been shut down for two days after a bizarre one-day experience during Halloween. Appearing more spooky than the Haunted Mansion, the China-based theme park was locked down with 30,000 guests and cast members stuck waiting for test results...
Disneyland Prices Go Up Extensively
A recent increase in Disneyland ticket prices, as well as raised rates for things like parking, means that Disneyland Resort is now either as expensive -- or possibly more expensive -- than going to Disney World. What is most impressive about these price increases is...
Disneyland to Feature Main Street Electrical Parade
There might not be a 50th Anniversary nighttime parade at Walt Disney World, but Disneyland is preparing to host the Main Street Electrical Parade once more. This is likely because Disney World was planned to receive a new conglomerate parade for its 50th, but some...
Universal Studios Hollywood Now Requiring Masks Regardless of Vaccination Status
The rules for California and the rules for Florida have been drastically different during the pandemic. That Park Place takes no political position or medical position other than recommending readers talk to their doctors about medical concerns. If only Universal...
Jessica Rabbit Targeted by WDI Story Matters Group
I didn't see this one coming, only because I don't focus as much on Disneyland as I do Walt Disney World. But for more than a year I've been talking about the social agendas of particular Disney employees and consultants who are part of two main committees...
The Great Disney Parks Reset: The End of Live Entertainment
I have never seen The Walt Disney Company in a situation such as what we are witnessing at this very moment. With Disney+ secretly faltering behind the scenes, and subscription numbers flatlining (at best) in western markets, the company is preparing to extract every...