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Yesterday, The Walt Disney Company held an earnings call regarding the end of their fourth quarter and end of their 2020 fiscal year.
Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom
The Disney executives on the call shared a LOT of information about Disney’s finances, the situation with their theme parks and entertainment, and some ideas about the future. Today we’re breaking down the BIGGEST things you may have totally missed from yesterday’s call.
We learned a LOT from the Walt Disney Company Quarterly Earnings Call, and we’re reporting ALL of it to you!
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One of the main points of the call was the recent strategy switch to focus on Direct-To-Consumer and the success of Disney+ in its first year. We’re breaking down ALL the entertainment updates so let’s dive in!
Earlier this year, Disney World hosted the NBA as they finished the remainder of their season at the ESPN Wide World of Sports.
NBA Merchandise
Although the NBA season has ended, we had heard that more basketball — this time in the form of several college basketball events — could be headed to Disney World soon. But, it seems those plans have now changed.
Disney knows, we cannot get enough of Baby Yoda.
Baby Yoda Throw
In honor of the new season of The Mandalorian being announced, Disney has released new Mando merch all over! However, on Monday night, Disney is giving Baby Yoda fans an exclusive sneak peek at the season!
From a blimp flying over Disney World to a Barbershop within the blue walls of the “bubble,” we’ve been watching all of the news coming out of the NBA “bubble” since some of our favorite basketball teams resumed the 2019-2020 NBA season in Disney World at the ESPN Wide World of Sports.
NBA Experience Shop
Although the NBA conference finals will be wrapping up soon, it seems MORE basketball may be on its way to Disney World.
The NBA is finishing up the season on Walt Disney World property.
Grand Floridian NBA Blue Wall
We’ve been keeping watch on the big blue wall at Disney’s Grand Floridian. The NBA set up camp behind the blue barrier to isolate players from the public. While isolated, the players got some pretty cool amenities like loads of video games and private pedicurists. We visited the wall a few times to try and catch a glimpse of the other side. Something definitely caught our eye today! [Read more…]
The National Basketball Players Association and NBA have finalized their plans to finish the 2019-2020 season at Disney World’s ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.
ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
22 NBA teams will return to complete their season in Disney World. And soon, we’ll know exactly when we can catch the games!
It’s official, folks! The NBA is coming to Disney World!
NBA Experience
While we’ve already found out where the teams will likely be housed on Disney property and what amenities they should be able to experience, there have still been some discussions over what the safest ways to conduct the NBA’s season are currently.
We’ve been waiting to hear official confirmation that the NBA will likely be finishing the season at Disney World.
ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
Yesterday, we found out more about the potential dates and arrangements for the NBA at Disney and what teams would likely be joining the league at the Orlando resort. The plan was pending approval until it was just announced that the National Basketball Players Association has approved the 22-team format for the NBA to finish the season.
We have shared many details on if the NBA will finish their season in Disney World. Â
NBA Experience at Disney World
Now, the NBA is one step closer to making this a reality.
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