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We are tuned into Disney’s fourth-quarter earnings call!
Animal Kingdom
Disney released their fourth-quarter earnings report this morning, followed by an earnings call to discuss the report. We are bringing you all the latest news and we may have just got a HUGE hint on when Disney World will be crowded next year.
Get ready Disney fans — there are BIG changes coming your way, this time in the world of streaming.
Disney+
Disney has already been cracking down on password sharing for its streaming services, revealed its streaming bundle with Max, discussed the Disney+ app getting an ESPN tile by the end of this year, and announced its new sports streaming service (Venu) (though the launch of that service has hit a snag). But MORE updates have been revealed.
The Walt Disney Company recently held its fourth quarter and final earnings call for the year, and we learned quite a bit about just how the company is doing overall.
Walt Disney Studios
With new lands coming to the Disney parks, new ships being added to Disney Cruise Line, plenty of new movies and shows coming to theaters and Disney+, and more, the future seems pretty bright for the Walt Disney Company. But Disney World and much of Florida were impacted in various ways by recent hurricanes, and now we have an idea of just how much.
Buckle up, folks. Disney has just made some HUGE announcements, and we’ve got all the details you need to know right here.
Magic Kingdom
On November 14th, 2024, Disney held its Earnings Call (and released its Earnings Report) for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2024. These earnings calls and reports typically provide some big reveals about how the company is doing financially when it comes to the theme parks, Disney+, and more — and this earnings call/report was no exception. So, let’s dive into the updates YOU need to know about.
WHAT is going on with the crowds in Disney World?
Entrance to EPCOT
During the Q3 earnings call in August of 2024, Disney revealed that demand for its domestic parks had been “flat.” (CEO Bob Iger had actually predicted that attendance would go down.) One Disney executive explained that higher-income consumers are traveling internationally more, while lower-income consumers are feeling a little bit of stress. Disney also warned that there could be a continuation of those trends in terms of the “top line.” So just what’s happening with the crowds now? Has demand gone up or down since we last heard from Disney? We’ve got an update.
A BIG addition is coming to Disneyland Park!
Disneyland
We’ve been watching the construction of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure for months now, and after the opening of the same ride in Magic Kingdom, we’re even more eager to check out the Disneyland version. It’s opening soon, and now we’ve got a FIRST LOOK inside the ride!
There is nothing more magical than starting your day with a Mickey waffle!
Mickey waffle!
While Mickey waffles are an iconic Disney World staple and a popular way to start the day, Mickey waffles are not sold everywhere, and to make it even harder, they are only sold at specific times during the day. So, where can you get these delicious golden breakfast staples? Well, we are happy you asked! We compiled a guide to EVERY PLACE where you can get Mickey waffles at Disney World!
We are so excited for the holidays around Disney World!
Mickey in the Christmas parade at Magic Kingdom
The parks get decorated to the nines in the jolliest decor. We also get lots of yummy holiday treats and not one but two holiday parties to celebrate! We’ve enjoyed both Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party and Disney’s Jollywood Nights and had a blast at each of them. So far this year, we’ve seen Christmas decorations around Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom, and Magic Kingdom, but now EPCOT has finally followed suit!
What could make a runDisney event even better? Disney VILLAINS, of course!
It’s Maleficent!
Disneyland’s first Half Marathon Weekend got off to a running start this year and joined the ranks of some of our favorite runDisney events like Disney World’s Princess Half Marathon weekend and the Wine & Dine races. But, if you thought that the first half marathon in Disneyland had already run its course, get ready because we’re getting another go at it and it’s getting even spookier!
You said you were looking for a bite at a place that was out of this world, right?
Sci-Fi Dine-In Theatre Restaurant
The Sci-Fi Dine-In Theatre Restaurant in Disney’s Hollywood Studios is a one-of-a-kind eatery that transports you to a retro drive-in movie experience, complete with classic sci-fi films, B-movie trailers, and seating in car-shaped booths, and right now, we’re taking you with us to check out some NEW eats!
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