In the wake of Disney reimagining Splash Mountain as a Princess and the Frog-themed attraction, they continue to erase Song of the South. Now, the theme parks are removing the song “Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah,” the most well-known aspect of the film, from their “Magic Happens” parades...
Read MoreYou know, the thing, man, let’s jump in! Job Cuts & Hiring Freezes According to Variety, Disney will begin to limit company travel, establish a hiring freeze, and enact job cuts as part of a new plan. CEO Bob Chapek wrote: “I am fully aware this will be a difficult process for many of yo...
Read MoreA new Harry Potter theme park is on the horizon! It will be located in the world’s largest indoor theme park, Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi, specifically at Yas Island. The theme park already hosts fandoms such as Wonder Woman, Superman, Batman, Tom and Jerry, Bugs Bunny, and The Flintstones. For...
Read MoreTomorrow is this year’s Disney+ Day, which in the past has meant little unless you like brief making-of documentaries or mediocre TV movies. However, this year, Disney is beefing up the benefits of a subscription with perks like AMC theater screenings, theme park rewards, and discounted cruise...
Read MoreDisney has confirmed reports that it’s working on a premium membership plan, not unlike Amazon Prime. Such a service would boost subscriptions to Disney’s streaming services, sales of Disney merchandise, and even visits to their theme parks. However, a source within the company has differentiate...
Read MoreBlabbering Collector brought a report from Daily Mail to my attention today. In the article, various pieces of data show increasing costs to visit Disney Parks to offset lower visitor numbers. Previously free services like Genie+ and magic bands are now costly add-ons, while existing products and se...
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