Disney’s Chief Financial Officer made a huge announcement about park capacity at Walt Disney World on Monday as she participated in a Q&A session at Morgan Stanley’s 2022 Technology, Media & Telecom Conference. Christine McCarthy, CFO of The Walt Disney Company, was asked about Disney’s Parks, Experience, and Products division. Specifically, she was asked about experiences and about park capacity. ...
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Paying For Lightning Lane: Disney CFO Says Some Guests “Have More Money Than They Have Time”
Since reopening after the pandemic, there have been a number of changes at Disney Parks around the globe. One of the biggest changes is the elimination of the free FastPass system to one that required Guests to pay. In August 2021, Disneyland Paris began using a paid system called Premier Access, which charged front-of-the-line fees per ride. Then, in October ...
Read More »Bob Chapek’s Company Wide Email Has Seemingly Made Things Worse
Bob Chapek has been the CEO of The Walt Disney Company for just over two years. And those two years have been less than easy. Right after he took the reins, the Parks were forced to shut down because of the COVID-19 pandemic. From there, fans have been critical of Chapek for nearly everything — from not hiring back Cast ...
Read More »Disney’s Hollywood Studios FLOODS as Guests run for cover
A new video shows heavy flooding at Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World. Last night, a downpour flooded streets at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Guests quickly took to social media to document their experiences in the park as they raced to take cover away from the heavy rain and flooding. RELATED: Guests witness woman being handcuffed by Sheriff’s officers at ...
Read More »Disney CFO Gives Update on Face-to-Face Character Interactions, Says They Will Return Soon
When Disney Parks first reopened after being closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there were a lot of things that were different. Many of the dining options were unavailable, Park capacities were significantly decreased, and characters were nowhere to be seen. All of these new changes were meant to keep both Guests and Cast Members safe. As COVID numbers have ...
Read More »‘Aladdin’ Broadway Actress Sues Disney For More Than $200K Over Damaged Vocal Cords and Crippling Anxiety
When it comes to performing in a Broadway production, having a strong and powerful voice is always an asset. However, the performer’s voice also has to blend well with others on stage. Harmony and balance are key. One actress is suing Disney, claiming that the man they cast to play Aladdin opposite her Princess Jasmine did not have balance. She ...
Read More »Bob Chapek Says He “Unequivocally” Supports LGBTQ+ Cast Members But Still Refuses To Denounce Controversial Bill
When it comes to businesses in Florida, almost none rank higher than Disney. Walt Disney World Resort employs tens of thousands of Florida residents and brings in millions of dollars in revenue each year. Because Disney is so important to the state, many begged the company to speak out when the Florida House of Representatives passed the Parental Rights in ...
Read More »Kal Penn to Star In New ‘Santa Clause’ Series Alongside Tim Allen
Back in January 2022, Disney made every 90s kids’ heart jump for joy when they announced that a new series based on The Santa Clause trilogy was coming to Disney+. Even better? Tim Allen would be returning to the role of Scott Calvin. Elizabeth Mitchell was also confirmed to return to her role as Scott’s wife, Carol Calvin (AKA Mrs. Claus). The ...
Read More »Princess falls flat on her face during live entertainment at Magic Kingdom
Slowly but surely, more fan-favorite experiences–and some brand-new experiences–are becoming available to Guests at Disney Parks, thanks to a decrease in the average numbers of COVID-19 cases. More restaurants are open at Disney World than at any time since the parks reopened in July 2020, and live entertainment in the parks is back and better than ever. RELATED: Several Disney ...
Read More »New ‘Muppets Mayhem’ Series Coming to Disney+
Since the world first met them in 1955, The Muppets have only grown in popularity. Kermit the Frog and his friends have been in a number of films and television series. This includes The Muppet Movie, The Great Muppet Caper, Muppet Treasure Island, and Muppet Babies. The Muppets have been so popular that Disney purchased the rights to them in 2004 ...
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