food IS a theme park
Rides close from time to time — bad weather hits, electronics need to be tinkered with — we get it!
Disney World, are you okay?
But last week was an unusually unlucky week for Disney World, and if you were visiting you might have gotten caught up in it.
Can you believe that Christmas is next week?!
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Ready or not, here it comes! And if you’re planning on traveling this holiday season — you’re not alone. We already know some Disney World parks are sold out on Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve — but across the rest of Florida, a record number of travelers will be making holiday journeys.
Roundup Rodeo BBQ is a brand-new Table Service restaurant coming to Toy Story Land in Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
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Many guests are excited for another sit-down option in Hollywood Studios, and Disney has released plenty of concept art (like the image above) that has given us an idea of what to expect. We just got word on the opening timeline for this new spot, and now we have a first look at what the inside will look like!
Traveling isn’t always easy these days.
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Join us for tips on how YOU can make your trips SO much easier than before — whether you’re going to Disney World or somewhere else!
There’s no denying that Taylor Swift is one of the biggest stars around today.
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She’s an accomplished singer and songwriter who has been in the spotlight since she was fifteen. And now, she’s getting ready to add another job description to her resumé as she prepares to direct her first feature film.
Are you ready for some HUGE Disney news?
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This past week has been a busy one with updates on new rides, important comments from Disney’s CEO Bob Iger, reveals about Disney’s financial standing, and more. So, sit back, grab your coffee/tea/drink of choice, and let’s dive into the BIG Disney news from this week!
The Walt Disney Company has been making some big changes lately.
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After the disappointing results reported during the Q4 earnings call, Disney announced on November 20th that CEO Bob Chapek would be stepping down, only to be replaced by former CEO Bob Iger. This left many with quite a few questions, including whether Iger would maintain changes previously introduced by Bob Chapek, such as a company hiring freeze. Now, we have some answers!
This past week, the Disney Company changed in a critical way.
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You’ve likely heard the news by now but Bob Chapek is no longer CEO and Bob Iger has returned to the position. The change resulted in some immediate impacts and could greatly affect the Disney Company further in the future. On top of that, a Festival has begun in EPCOT, and more news has been shared. So let’s go through all of the BIGGEST news from the week right now!
In case you missed it, Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Chapek has stepped down from his position and has been replaced by former CEO Bob Iger.
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The Disney Board of Directors announced this change late in the evening on November 20th, noting that Bob Iger would resume his role as CEO effective immediately, and Disney’s stock values proceeded to increase significantly the following Monday morning. Many people have been commenting on this change and what it could mean for the future of The Walt Disney Company, and we’ve compiled some of the reactions we’ve found across social media.
If you haven’t been keeping up with the latest Disney news, take a seat — there’s a lot to get through!
Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is back!
This past week, Disney held its first Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party in Disney World since pre-pandemic times, LOTS of snacks arrived in the theme parks, Tropical Storm Nicole caused some park closures, and we got all kinds of other updates. So sit back, pull up a chair, and get ready for a breakdown of EVERY SINGLE update you need to know about Disney right now.
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