food IS a theme park
Connie Chiume, an actress who appeared in Disney’s Black Panther movies, has passed away.
©Disney
According to a family statement, the South African actress, who had a decades-long career, died on Tuesday in a Johannesburg hospital at the age of 72.
It’s a busy week for Disney!
Magic Kingdom
Monday, August 7th, started with a hurricane, The Walt Disney Company had their Q3 earnings call on August 7th, and D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event is happening on August 9th through August 11th. But even with all that going on throughout the week, the Disney World parks are as busy as ever. However, one park in Disney World had an interesting situation occur in the afternoon of August 7th.
If you’re a Stanley fan, get to Target ASAP!
Super Target
Stanley tumblers have taken the Internet by storm in recent years, as anyone who has been on TikTok can attest. The in-demand company recently teamed with Magnolia for a limited-edition Target exclusive drop that’s sure to sell fast!
Genie+ is NO MORE in Disney World, and it’s Lightning Lane’s time to shine!
Goodbye Genie+
Disney World’s new skip-the-line service is called Lightning Lane Multi Pass (formerly Genie+) and Lightning Lane Single Pass (formerly Individual Lightning Lanes), and we’re figuring it ALL out so we can tell you how to master it on your next vacation. We have tons of blog posts and videos up on our YouTube channel already, but if you’re more focused on the mistakes to avoid, these are the 5 mistakes Lightning Lane experts would NEVER do, and you shouldn’t either (because you’re well on your way to becoming an expert)!
Who’s ready to rock and roll?
Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster
Or should we have a quick lunch first? Yeah, I think that’s best. Rock ‘n’ Roll can wait, but a rumbly in the tumbly cannot!
D23 2024: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event is nearly here and with it comes some exciting deals!
D23
The D23 Disney fan expo is headed to Anaheim from August 9th to August 11th, 2024 and we can’t wait for what’s in store. From entertainment announcements to the reveal of new theme park improvements, we’re on the edge of our seats waiting to see Disney’s future plans. If you’re in town visiting the Disneyland Resort for the event, not only will you be treated to first looks, but you’ll also get some pretty sweet perks!
Disney World is the most magical place on earth. But, even magic has mishaps sometimes (ask almost every Disney character that has made a wish in their movie).
Magic Kingdom
Nonetheless, the show must go on, and if there’s one thing Disney does best, it’s making sure they do whatever they can to do so. But how do they keep the curtains from closing? Well my little friend, let me introduce you to a little something called ‘B-Mode’.
What’s this? What’s this? We’re seeing all kinds of NEW souvenirs on the Disney Store website, and they’re inspired by one of our FAVORITE Halloween movies: Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas.
Haunted Mansion Holiday
In fact, Disney dropped a preview of a new Starbucks tumbler that we think will be a hot seller. Wanna see? You might want to mark your calendar now — this could sell out FAST!
The Walt Disney Company just had its Q3 earnings call, and while the company may be in a “slowdown” in terms of theme park financial results, Disney is sure that they will be able to make up their losses in the future.
©The Walt Disney Company
During the Q3 call, both Bob Iger, the CEO of The Walt Disney Company, and Hugh Johnston, the CFO of The Walt Disney Company, addressed shareholders. They shared that the company had a 2% revenue growth in Q3, but during this, they said that they saw attendance flatten in the theme park this quarter, and they expect it to be similar in the next couple of quarters. They referred to this as a bit of a slowdown, but it is being offset by the entertainment business. While attendance might be down in the park, Disney has a plan to help bring revenue up more.
Are you heading to Disney World soon and excited to get on your favorite rides?
Pirates of the Caribbean
If you’re planning a trip to Magic Kingdom, then you know that there are some iconic rides there. We love feeling the wind whip our hair on Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, enjoying the spooky vibes of Haunted Mansion, and don’t get us started about the classic Pirates of the Caribbean. Speaking of that ride, there’s something that we’re begging you please do not do. Let’s talk about it!
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