The Walt Disney Company held its 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders this week, and new CEO Josh D’Amaro outlined his vision for the future, making a case for why Disney is unrivaled, and highlighting the strengths of the streaming services, box office slate, and at the theme parks–while also looking forward to the billions of […]
Walt Disney World recently extended the multi-year reimagining of its flagship hotel to 2027, and today announced that the resort overhaul will encompass a lengthy closure and refurbishment to the fan-favorite Grand Floridian Cafe. Here are dates, details & alternatives during the updates. The Grand Floridian Resort reimagining has been quite the lengthy project, officially
Walt Disney World has released first look photos & video offering a sneak peek at the newly reimagined Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin, officially reopening at Magic Kingdom in less than one month! This shares the sneak peek, along with details about the previews already underway and recently confirmed details about Lightning Lanes and extra
New details about the next Disney Cruise Line ship, including the vessel’s name and theme, were announced during the 2026 Walt Disney Company Annual Shareholders Meeting by new CEO Josh D’Amaro during his first day at the helm. Here’s the latest, along with our commentary about the next wave of DCL fleet expansion. Fittingly revealed
Per tradition, new Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro was asked about the future of Figment during the 2026 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. Although it was the question that concluded the call (ending on a not-so-high note), some might say it was the true passing of the baton from Bob Iger to D’Amaro, not the videos that
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The shareholder proposal made on behalf of DAS Defenders calling on Disney to conduct an independent and public review of its controversial Disability Access Service policy changes has been rejected. Here’s the latest on the public audit proposal, what this rejection means and doesn’t, and why it happened. This has been quite the saga. To
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Epic Universe is fantastic, with world-class rides, shows, and restaurants. If I had to choose only one park to visit in Florida in 2026, it wouldn’t be Magic Kingdom or anywhere else at Walt Disney World–it’d be Universal’s third gate. At the same time, there major downsides to visiting this highly-anticipated new park while it’s
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Today is the day! Mr. D’Amaro’s Wild Ride as CEO of the Walt Disney Company officially has started as of March 18, 2026. Along with unveiling the new Chief Executive Officer’s bio, Disney has made a couple of other leadership & structural changes. Here’s the latest, along with the (positive!) implications for Parks & Resorts.
It’s Officially Disney’s Josh D’Amaro Era: New CEO & Leadership Team Takes Over! Read More »
Walt Disney World has announced its Summer 2026 slate, revealing opening dates, details & discounts. One attraction that made the list but did not receive a reopening date or even a tighter timeline was Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring the Muppets. However, Disney did make a tease suggesting the thrill ride could reopen earlier than expected.
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Walt Disney World has officially confirmed that the year-long overhaul of the rooms and common areas of the #1 Value Resort (and what some might argue is the #1 overall hotel) is finished. Here’s the latest, with what WDW shared following the Pop Century projects and our own assessments. It shouldn’t be too much of
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