When you start talking about Disney legacies, one name should come up early: Tony Baxter. Not a CEO. Not a brand manager. An Imagineer. As Disney stares down yet another leadership change, the usual applause is already starting for the executive class. Bob Iger is...
Miral CEO Mohamed Abdalla Al Zaabi has confirmed that the upcoming Disney theme park in Abu Dhabi will not follow the traditional outdoor model used in most existing Disney destinations and will be a primarily indoor theme park.
H.E.R.B.I.E., the lovable robot from The Fantastic Four: First Steps will meet guests for a limited time at Disneyland.
Christopher Merritt, a veteran designer and former Walt Disney Imagineer, has been appointed Creative Director at Universal Creative.
The other day, I was watching a wonderful interview with Bob Gurr. For those of you who don’t know him, he’s one of the Disney Legends whose chief role in the making of the parks was transport and ride vehicles—he invented the PeopleMover, the OmniMover/DoomBuggies, and a host of other Disney Imagineering innovations.
Walt Disney World has announced that The Beak and Barrel, a Pirates of the Caribbean-themed tavern is set to open in Magic Kingdom’s Adventureland on August 29, 2025.
This isn’t just another themed eatery—it’s a dedicated pub emphasizing cocktails, beers, and wines, marking a significant escalation in the park’s long-evolving relationship with alcohol. Once envisioned by Walt Disney as a wholesome, booze-free haven for families, Disneyland and the subsequent Magic Kingdom park constructed after Walt passed away maintained a strict no-alcohol policy.
Disney Parks are preparing for the Halloween Season. Take a look at the merchandise options from the following press release. Who knows? Maybe there's a Haunted Mansion collectible you just have to own! The spook-tacular season is about to begin at Disney World...
The announcement of Disneyland Abu Dhabi marked a major development in the global theme park industry. It also raised important questions about Disney’s role in the project.
The world of theme parks has been buzzing since Disney’s recent announcement of a major new resort on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. While details remain scarce, intriguing hints about the park’s official name have emerged from domain name registrations and official statements. This insight comes from in-depth reporting by Caroline Reid in Forbes, a leading voice in theme park and entertainment journalism who delved into the project’s nuances, including its potential scale and partnerships.
During Disneyland Resort’s 70th-anniversary celebration on July 17, 2025, Disney CEO Bob Iger stated that the entire resort now attracts “almost 30 million” visitors annually, a figure that would put the West Coast park above Walt Disney World for the first time ever.
Disney Parks just introduced a new verse in the finale of the beloved attraction “It’s a Small World.” The verse, penned by the late Richard M. Sherman, debuted at both Disneyland and Walt Disney World on July 17, 2025—marking Disneyland’s 70th anniversary and coinciding with celebratory events at Magic Kingdom.
On July 17, 2025—exactly 70 years after the chaotic opening of Disneyland—the Walt Disney Company’s latest tribute to its founder faced its own series of mishaps. The controversial new show, Walt Disney – A Magical Life, featuring a cutting-edge audio-animatronic figure of Walt Disney himself, experienced multiple technical failures on its debut day.
The Walt Disney animatronic made his family weep in agony at its awful appearance and ask Disney CEO, Bob Iger, to stop it from appearing. Now that the general public knows what it looks and sounds like, we understand. Disneyland’s highly anticipated new attraction,...