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It is with a heavy heart that we must say goodbye to a Disney World staple.
The sun is setting on DinoLand U.S.A.
While we’ve known for some time that DinoLand, U.S.A. would be closing in favor of a rethemed land at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, it’s still tough to say goodbye to the old land — which is exactly what we’ll have to do after Disney OFFICIALLY announced the closing date.
RED ALERT! We have MASSIVE news, people!
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We’ve been attending D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event this weekend and have been getting all the news about what Disney has in the plans for their theme parks, film and television programming, and beyond. We’ve been waiting for MONTHS to hear more about the DinoLand, U.S.A. re-theming into the Tropical Americas, and now it’s finally here!
The Walt Disney Company just had its Q3 earnings call, and while the company may be in a “slowdown” in terms of theme park financial results, Disney is sure that they will be able to make up their losses in the future.
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During the Q3 call, both Bob Iger, the CEO of The Walt Disney Company, and Hugh Johnston, the CFO of The Walt Disney Company, addressed shareholders. They shared that the company had a 2% revenue growth in Q3, but during this, they said that they saw attendance flatten in the theme park this quarter, and they expect it to be similar in the next couple of quarters. They referred to this as a bit of a slowdown, but it is being offset by the entertainment business. While attendance might be down in the park, Disney has a plan to help bring revenue up more.
Are you beyond stoked for D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event? We sure are!!
D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event
There are so many reasons to get excited. There will be special exhibits, exclusive merchandise, presentations, and more! But, what’s got us the most excited about this year’s event is what they could possibly talking about! We’re getting ready for it, so let’s talk about the big announcements that we’re looking for Disney to make at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event this August!
Disney World has TONS of new things on the way in the coming years.
Animal Kingdom in Disney World
We’re getting Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, an updated Country Bear Jamboree show and Test Track experience, and Communicore Hall and Plaza in just the coming year (or so), to name a few. But in future years, Disney has just confirmed a massive expansion is on its way to Animal Kingdom, but what does that really entail?
Friends, we are ONE step closer to the Dinoland, U.S.A. retheme!
Disney’s Animal Kingdom
We’ve been hearing about this reimagining for a long time, we’ve seen some concept art, and we’ve even seen work permits filed that gave us a hunch that these changes were coming sooner than we thought. Well, we now have an UPDATE on where Imagineering is with the retheme process, and we have to say — it is getting us EXCITED. [Read more…]
Disney’s Animal Kingdom could soon look a whole lot different than it does right now.
Animal Kingdom in Disney World
Have you ever heard that there was once an idea to include DRAGONS in Animal Kingdom? Don’t believe us? Look at the signs in front of the park — you may see a dragon or two! But we’re not here to talk about dragons. No, we’re here to talk about some exciting new developments that Disney has planned for a potential new park expansion!
Is it just us, or has 2023 just been FILLED with exciting news and hints from Disney?
Cinderella Castle
We’re already starting 2024 off with a bang — the Disney Dining Plan is returning, all-day park hopping will also make a comeback, and park pass reservation requirements are disappearing for most ticketed visitors. Not to mention, exciting new additions are coming to the parks in 2024 — from CommuniCore Hall and Plaza in EPCOT to Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in Magic Kingdom. Speaking of new park additions, though, we got a glimpse at some things that Disney plans to add to the parks. One of the things we’re most excited about? The new land in Disney’s Animal Kingdom!
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