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Disney names Gorman to serve as next chairman; anticipates naming new CEO in early 2026
Read full article: Disney names Gorman to serve as next chairman; anticipates naming new CEO in early 2026The Walt Disney Co. is tapping Morgan Stanley executive James Gorman to serve as its next chairman, beginning early next year.
Tropical features revealed for Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows
Read full article: Tropical features revealed for Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & BungalowsSlated to open in December, the Island Tower at Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows is the newest Magic Kingdom-area resort featuring 268 rooms, dining options, and a Polynesian princess.
Disney’s Contemporary Resort unveils 100th anniversary celebration gingerbread display
Read full article: Disney’s Contemporary Resort unveils 100th anniversary celebration gingerbread displayIn a magical tribute to Disney's 100th Anniversary Celebration, the iconic Cinderella Castle at Disney's Contemporary Resort is decorated with a Mary Blair-inspired gingerbread display.
Dream experience: Give Kids the World and Disney announce Cinderella Castle suite contest
Read full article: Dream experience: Give Kids the World and Disney announce Cinderella Castle suite contestIf you have ever dreamed of staying inside Cinderella’s Castle at Magic Kingdom now is your chance. On Wednesday, Give Kids the World and Walt Disney World announced a special contest that gives one lucky winner and three guests the chance to stay inside the once-in-a-lifetime castle suite.
Disney extends CEO Bob Iger's contract 2 more years through 2026
Read full article: Disney extends CEO Bob Iger's contract 2 more years through 2026Bob Iger will remain as CEO of The Walt Disney Co. through the end of 2026, agreeing to a two-year contract extension that will give the entertainment and theme park company some breathing room to find his successor.
DeSantis proposes Disney trial schedule that puts start date in 2025, after elections
Read full article: DeSantis proposes Disney trial schedule that puts start date in 2025, after electionsAttorneys for Gov. Ron DeSantis have asked that a trial involving Disney be postponed until the middle of 2025, well after the GOP presidential nomination race wraps up and voters have picked a winner in the November 2024 general election.
Disney lawsuit judge removes himself from case but not for reasons cited by DeSantis
Read full article: Disney lawsuit judge removes himself from case but not for reasons cited by DeSantisA federal judge overseeing the First Amendment lawsuit that Walt Disney Parks filed against Gov. Ron DeSantis and others is disqualifying himself, but not because of bias claims made by the Florida governor.
How Central Florida theme parks are handling and responding after Hurricane Ian
Read full article: How Central Florida theme parks are handling and responding after Hurricane IanAs the state of Florida keeps a close eye on the path of Hurricane Ian, Central Florida’s theme parks are also making changes.
More inclusive titles for workers at Disney dress-up shops
Read full article: More inclusive titles for workers at Disney dress-up shopsWhen Disney reopens its Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique shops at resorts in Florida and California next month, the workers who help children dress up as their favorite animated characters will have new, more gender inclusive titles.
Disney self-government in peril after Florida House vote
Read full article: Disney self-government in peril after Florida House voteThe Florida House of Representatives has given final passage to a bill to dissolve a private government that Walt Disney World has been allowed to operate on its properties for more than five decades.
Disney 'regrets' performance by visiting school drill team
Read full article: Disney 'regrets' performance by visiting school drill teamOfficials at Walt Disney World say a performance by a visiting Texas high school drill team that used American Indian stereotypes, including chants of “scalp them,” doesn’t reflect the resort’s values.
Celebrate Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary with this all-new LEGO set
Read full article: Celebrate Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary with this all-new LEGO setDisney fans can celebrate the big day with LEGO through an all-new set that features a beautiful miniature of Cinderella Castle and includes a vintage-style Mickey Mouse minifigure.
Disney opening campus in Lake Nona, moving some SoCal workers
Read full article: Disney opening campus in Lake Nona, moving some SoCal workersThe Walt Disney Co. says it plans to build a new regional campus in Central Florida to house at least 2,000 professional employees who will be relocating from Southern California to work in digital technology, finance and product development.
Disney makes progress on Cinderella Castle’s 50th anniversary décor
Read full article: Disney makes progress on Cinderella Castle’s 50th anniversary décorOver the past several weeks, Walt Disney World Imagineers have made significant progress on the 50th-anniversary transformation of the iconic Cinderella Castle.
1 year into pandemic, Orange County tourism tax dollars back on the rise after taking dip in January
Read full article: 1 year into pandemic, Orange County tourism tax dollars back on the rise after taking dip in JanuaryAfter taking a downturn in January, Orange County’s tourism development tax collection from hotel and resort stays was back on the rise in February, the latest report shows.
Disney 1Q profit falls but beats expectations due to Disney+
Read full article: Disney 1Q profit falls but beats expectations due to Disney+NEW YORK – The Walt Disney Co.'s net income fell sharply in its most-recent quarter, as the coronavirus pandemic still weighs heavily on many of its businesses, from theme parks to movies. But the results Thursday surpassed Wall Street's expectations thanks to subscribers flocking to Disney+ and other of the entertainment giant's streaming services. Disney+ subscribers totaled 94.9 million at the end of the quarter, more than double the subscriber base a year ago, when the service had been operating for only about two months. For Disney's fiscal first quarter, net income totaled $17 million, or 1 cent per share, compared with $2.1 billion or $1.16 cents per share a year earlier. Excluding one-time items, net income totaled 32 cents per share, compared with $1.53 per share in the prior-year quarter.
Walt Disney World offering 4-day Florida resident ticket deal for $50 per day
Read full article: Walt Disney World offering 4-day Florida resident ticket deal for $50 per dayFlorida residents can now purchase the discover Disney ticket for just $199, plus tax. [TRENDING: How to get vaccine in Florida | New attractions coming to Central Florida theme parks]“The Florida Resident Discover Disney Ticket is a great way to experience the fun and excitement happening across the Walt Disney World parks in early 2021,″ officials said on Disney’s blog. 4-Day Ticket: $50 per day, $199 per ticket: Ticket valid Jan. 4 through June 18; subject to the following blackout dates: Jan. 16-18, Feb. 13-15, March 26 - April 11 and May 28-31. To manage attendance, guests are required to have valid theme park admission and make a park reservation for each day of their visit through the Disney Park Pass system. Click here to learn more about the discover Disney ticket.
This special offer at Walt Disney World will get you two additional theme park tickets
Read full article: This special offer at Walt Disney World will get you two additional theme park ticketsCinderella poses in front of Cinderella Castle inside Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. ORLANDO, Fla – Walt Disney World has a new ticket offer to kick off the new year. Any guest who has a ticket package and books a non-discounted four-night, three-day stay at select Disney resort hotels will receive two additional days of theme park tickets. Disney said the special offer is available for most reservations Jan. 8 through Sept. 25. Click here for more information on Walt Disney World’s vacation offers.