Disney World Finally Brings Back a Popular Free Perk
September 24, 2023 — Walt Disney made a lot of changes at its theme parks during the covid pandemic. Many of them were unpopular but necessary. Health checks, masks and social distancing were beyond the company’s control. Moving to only digital ordering at many casual eateries and limiting park attendance were also logical, given the need to keep people safe from the virus.
Disney World Officially Stopping Ticket Sales, Effective Imminently
September 23, 2023 — With over a month left of the Halloween season to go, Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party has officially sold out every night except November 1, although it’s unlikely to be available for much longer. With new costumes for the Fab Five characters, a slightly reimagined parade, and the overall sense of excitement at the exclusive event, it’s clear that Disney World’s year-long battle against controversies hasn’t made the Halloween event any less popular.
Disney is Doubling its Investment into Parks
September 19, 2023 — Disney is greatly expanding its investment into theme parks and cruises, the company said Tuesday. Over the next 10 years, it will pour $60 billion into its Disney Parks, Experiences and Products segment, according to an SEC filing which coincided with its investor summit taking place this week. That’s about twice what it spent in the most recent 10-year period.
Watch “Disney’s 100th Anniversary Celebration” Sunday, October 15
September 21, 2023 — In honor of Disney’s 100th anniversary, ABC is celebrating the iconic moment with an evening of magical programming hosted by Kelly Ripa. ABC will begin the evening with an episode of “America’s Funniest Home Videos,” followed by a lineup that will include exclusive moments featuring Ripa and sneak peeks of upcoming Disney projects.
‘Elemental’ Is the Most Viewed Movie Premiere on Disney+ of 2023
September 18, 2023 — Disney and Pixar’s Elemental made its streaming debut in a blaze of glory. Elemental is the most watched movie premiere of the year on Disney+ and among its Top 10 movie premieres of all time, earning 26.4 million views in its first five days of streaming.