Hedge Fund Manager Urges The Walt Disney Company to Spin Off ESPN, Fold Hulu into Disney+

A hedge fund manager with a significant stake in The Walt Disney Company has sent a letter to CEO Bob Chapek to spin off ESPN and fold Hulu into Disney+, according to CNBC‘s Yun Li. Li reports that Daniel Loeb, who manages the group Third Point, has purchased a stake in the company worth approximately … Read more

shopDisney Defends ‘Disney’s Electrical Light Parade’ Name on New MagicBand+

Ahead of its release tomorrow, shopDisney has made a statement about the name on the “Disney’s Electrical Light Parade” MagicBand+. The artwork features the floats of the Main Street Electrical Parade, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, yet it features a different name. When Twitter user Spectro Radio reached out to ask about the … Read more

Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort 25th Anniversary Limited Edition Pin Now Available

Say “¡Feliz cumpleaños!” to Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort with a new pin celebrating its 25th anniversary at Panchito’s Gifts and Sundries! Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort 25th Anniversary Pin – $19.99 The pin features the Three Caballeros playing a merry tune. Panchito and Donald Duck sing their hearts out, while Jose Carioca plays the trumpet. The … Read more

Theater Façade Begins Transformation Into Halloween Horror Nights 31 Tribute Store, Room Details Revealed at Universal Studios Florida

The entrance to the Tribute Theater is certainly looking different these days as the Halloween Horror Nights 31 Tribute Store begins to take shape at Universal Studios Florida. The exterior uses the same movie theater façade as the Summer Tribute Store, but now sports a weathered black and orange color scheme to reflect the Halloween … Read more

Kal David, Voice of Sonny Eclipse, Passes Away at 79

Musician Kal David, who voiced Sonny Eclipse for Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café in the Magic Kingdom, has passed away at the age of 79. Tammy Tuckey revealed the news on Twitter. No cause of death was given. David, typically a blues guitarist and vocalist, voiced the Audio-Animatronic character when the restaurant opened in 1994. Since … Read more

Funko POP! Releasing Walt Disney’s Plane and Pilot Mickey Vinyl Figure

Mickey Mouse is ready for takeoff on Walt Disney’s plane in a new Funko POP! coming to the 2022 D23 Expo. Funko announced the pop debuting for the expo. The POP! depicts Mickey in a pilot’s outfit and hat. The color scheme matches the original one for “The Mouse,” which Walt Disney used to shuttle … Read more

Find ‘Scares at Every Turn’ with the Pumpkin Lord on New Halloween Horror Nights 31 Merchandise at Universal Studios Florida

Fresh off of the full reveal of houses, scare zones, and shows, a new line of Halloween Horror Nights 31 merchandise has arrived, featuring none other than the Pumpkin Lord. “Scares at Every Turn” Glass – $12.00 All items feature the same artwork, promising “Scares at Every Turn” with a twist on classic Halloween iconography. … Read more

New Disneyland Magic Key Terms and Conditions Makes Guests Agree Not to File Lawsuits and More

As renewals for Magic Key passes resume this week for the Disneyland Resort, language has been added to the terms and conditions regarding class action lawsuits and park pass reservations. The class action waiver reads as follows: YOU AND DISNEY (DEFINED FOR PURPOSES OF THIS BINDING ARBITRATION AGREEMENT AND CLASS ACTION WAIVER TO MEAN WALT … Read more

VIDEO: Storyliving by Disney Releases New Ad for Upcoming Residential Communities

A new ad has been released to show off the ideas behind Storyliving by Disney. The commercial promises “charming new home communities where Disney storytelling takes on a personal style.” It adds that Disney is looking at locations across the United States to build new communities. The first of these will be Cotino in Rancho … Read more

Behind the Seeds and EPCOT Seas Adventures Behind the Scenes Tours to Resume October 2

Guests will be able to dive deeper into two EPCOT offerings when Behind the Seeds and EPCOT Seas Adventures resume tours on October 2. The tours, part of the Enchanting Extras Collection, are returning to EPCOT, completing the previously announced lineup of tours returning to Walt Disney World Resort. Behind the Seeds If you like the Living … Read more

Scaffolding Comes Down Around Lighthouse at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort

A welcome sight was found along the shores of Crescent Lake today, as scaffolding is coming down around the lighthouse at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort, signaling the end of its refurbishment. The scaffolding went up nearly a month ago around the structure. With the removal, we can see that the gray and white color scheme … Read more

The Haunted Mansion Pajama Set and Pants Debut at Walt Disney World

Fans of The Haunted Mansion can now rest in peace with a new pajama set and pants available at Walt Disney World. The Haunted Mansion Pajama Shirt & Shorts Set – $49.99 First up is this set of a pajama shirt and shorts, which feature a teal and black striped pattern. The thick black stripes … Read more

Major Sweets Candy Co. Truck Arrives as Halloween Horror Nights 31 Sets and Food Booths Expand at Universal Studios Florida

Set construction at Halloween Horror Nights 31 is heating up at Universal Studios Florida, with pieces and food booths expanding overnight. Let’s take a look! Halloween Horror Nights 31 Set-up — San Francisco In San Francisco, the back of the stage for the rumored “Coven Witches” scare zone is up. Beneath an all-seeing eye is … Read more

Per Guest Spending and Hotel Occupancy Increased for Q3 2022 at Disneyland and Walt Disney World

Walt Disney World and the Disneyland Resort both experienced a increase in per guest spending during the third fiscal quarter of 2022. It was revealed during The Walt Disney Company’s quarterly earnings report that per capita spending at the domestic parks increased 10% versus Q3 of 2021, while it makes a 40% increase versus the … Read more

Ad-Supported Disney+ Premieres December 8, Pricing Raised

Subscribers can begin enjoying ad-supported Disney+ for a lower price beginning in the United States on December 8, according to Deadline. The service will be available for $7.99 per month. The ad-free service will still be offered for $10.99 per month, or $109.00 annually. Additionally, ad-supported Disney+ and Hulu will be bundled together for $9.99 … Read more

Disney Parks Revenue Rises 70% in Third Quarter of 2022

Disney Parks, Products, and Experiences made a revenue of $7.4 billion in the third fiscal quarter of 2022, as the company revealed in its quarterly earnings report on Wednesday. In the second quarter of 2022, the parks earned $6.7 billion in revenue. The fiscal quarter covers April, May, and June, as spring and early summer … Read more