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Yesterday marked the first Walt Disney Company Earnings Call for 2021.
Disney World
These earnings calls take place at the end of every fiscal quarter and give Disney executives a chance to update their investors. Typically, these calls give us a LOT of insight into how the company is doing, exciting happenings, and what’s to come. Here are 12 things you missed from yesterday’s report!
Disney is continuing to implement health and safety procedures as the pandemic continues.
Cinderella Castle
That have recently updated their mask and social distancing policies, and clarified that guests will still have to wear a mask once they receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Now, Bob Chapek, CEO of The Walt Disney Company, has shared a further update.
Many are eagerly anticipating the opening of Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure in Disneyland Resort.
Avengers Campus Concept Art ©Disney
The new land, originally anticipated to debut in summer 2020, was to open in two phases. The completed area would have two new attractions, three new dining locations, character encounters, and more. Due to the parks’ closure in spring 2020, the project was delayed.
With Disney’s Q1 Earnings Call today, we’re receiving lots of updates about the company.
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With all of the new shows and movies coming to Disney+, it’s no surprise that it’s growing in popularity. But just how much? Today, we received an update on the streaming service’s subscriber growth.
The Disney parks are constantly changing.
Expedition Everest
Lots of new attractions are coming to the parks in the next few years, like Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind and Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure in EPCOT. But some existing ones are going to be reimagined, too!
It’s almost Super Bowl weekend!
Cinderella Castle
One of Disney’s annual traditions is its Super Bowl parade down Main Street, U.S.A. But since Disney is limiting crowds due to the ongoing pandemic, we’ve been waiting to hear whether this time-honored tradition will take place this year. Now, we finally have an answer.
Disney’s MagicBands have undergone some changes in 2021.
MagicBand
Previously, all Disney resort guests and new Passholders received a complimentary MagicBand. This was phased out in January for resort guests in favor of expanded smart device capabilities. Meanwhile, Passholders’ free options were narrowed down to just one. And while resort guests can now buy a $5 MagicBand or use a Keys to the World card, there’s an alternative.
If you’re a FuelRod user, you may know the program has gone through a lot of changes.
FuelRod machine
FuelRods are portable chargers for your electronics. They comes in a little kit with plenty of cables to match most Apple iOS or Android devices. You charge your phone up and when the FuelRod dies, you can swap it out at any FuelRod station. Sounds simple, right?
Welcome back to the Magic Kingdom!
Magic Kingdom
We spent a cloudy day in Magic Kingdom yesterday and have LOTS to show you, including some fun new merchandise finds. Come with us for a day in the park!
Hello from EPCOT! We’ve got lots to show you.
Spaceship Earth
We took a walk around Future World and the World Showcase and found some new merchandise, snack updates, and more. Let’s take a look!
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