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‘Temporarily Closed’: Iconic DisneyWorld Ride Shut Down For Undisclosed Refurbishments
The "rocktastic" attraction has been a staple of Disney's Hollywood Studios for nearly 24 years.
By Emily Rella
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I Worked at Disney World and Disneyland. Here Are 7 Things I Never Buy at the Parks.
The balloons and bubble wands may seem like a lot of fun, but they're impractical souvenirs.
By Dana Bisbee
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‘I Listen To You And To Our Guests’: Disney Is Bringing Back Free Parking for Disney Orlando Hotel Stays, Plus Other Perks
Fans of the park said Bob Chapek stole the magic. It's possible that CEO Robert Iger will recapture it.
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Disney CEO Bob Iger Wants Employees Back In Office 4 Days a Week
In a memo, Iger wrote that he'd "been reminded of the tremendous value in being together with the people you work with."
By Steve Huff
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Disappointing Photos Show What It’s Really Like to Visit Disney World For the Holidays
Long lines, major crowds, and expensive tickets can easily dismantle the holiday spirit.
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Disney World Fines Woman $20 for ‘Inappropriate’ Top, Forces Her to Change Into Free T-Shirt: ‘Disney Doesn’t Like Backs’
The woman detailed her experience on TikTok, garnering 4 million views so far.
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Billionaire CEO Shuts Down Disney World For Employee Party, Pays For 10,000 Employees
Citadel employees were in for the trip of their lifetime when CEO Ken Griffin planned quite the celebration.
By Emily Rella
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Disneyland Will Permanently Close This Beloved But Controversial Ride in May
Splash Mountain will be replaced with a ride about "The Princess and the Frog," called Tiana's Bayou Adventure.
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‘It Is What Drives The Company’: Returning Disney CEO Bob Iger Outlines New Creativity-Focused Vision
The surprise return of the CEO was marked by a meeting with employees Monday, where he discussed streaming profitability, working from home and the company's ongoing hiring freeze.
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Disney Hit With Antitrust Suit Over Live-Streaming Costs
Plaintiffs claim that owning Hulu and ESPN help Disney excuse higher prices.
By Steve Huff
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Netflix CEO Reed Hastings Reacts to Bob Iger’s Disney Return
"I had been hoping Iger would run for president."
By Steve Huff
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Bob Iger Returns as Disney CEO and Bob Chapek Steps Down, Effective Immediately
The Disney veteran is returning to the company less than a year after his retirement.
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Disney World Tickets Are About To Be More Expensive – Prices Will Now Be Park-Specific
It's the first time the park has raised its prices since 2019.
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‘I Am Fully Aware This Will Be A Difficult Process’: Disney to Freeze Hiring, Possibly Conduct Layoffs, Per Internal Memo
Disney CEO Bob Chapek sent a memo to top executives Friday warning them of cost-cutting on the horizon. One directive: Do the meeting on Zoom.
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Disney CEO Says Disney+ Should ‘Achieve Profitability’ in 2024 As Its User Base Reaches 164 Million
Disney+'s fourth-quarter results reported a significant increase in subscribers as compared to October 2021.
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Why Disney Should Be On Your Watchlist
Disney's (NYSE: DIS) earnings are always among the most eagerly awaited each quarter, and in many ways can act as a bellwether for the broader economy.
By Sam Quirke
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Fugitive Found in Disney World After Running Into Officer Who Signed His Arrest Warrant
Quashon Burton was spotted while on a family vacation in Florida. The fugitive was recognized by an "H" tattoo on his neck.
By Emily Rella
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Thousands Locked Inside Shanghai Disney Resort As Park Abruptly Goes Into Lockdown
Videos show park-goers frantically trying to exit the park before the lockdown was enforced, only to find the gates already closed.
By Emily Rella
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A Woman Says She Wore a Bikini to Break Disney World’s Dress Code and Get a Free Shirt, but Her Plan Backfired
In 2021, multiple women shared videos of themselves getting free shirts to cover string-bikini tops.
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Disney’s Blizzard Beach Returns on November 13 With New ‘Frozen’ Theme
Disney World's Blizzard Beach has been closed since January for remodeling.
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Disney Annual Pass Holders Sued Company, Said It ‘Abused’ Pandemic to Add Unfair Visiting Rules
Two people filed a class action lawsuit in late October accusing the company of deceptive business practices for its rule changes around annual pass holders post-pandemic.
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Disney Fans Slam CEO Bob Chapek After More Park Price Hikes
The CEO suggested more price increases are to come during an August earnings call.
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‘I Can Go to Europe for Cheaper’: A Trip to Disney Costs More Than Ever Before
Disney has increased prices exponentially over the past two years, leaving some of the park's most loyal fans unable to visit like they used to.
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This Former Disney Exec Shares Her 5 Most Valuable Takeaways On Leadership Following Viral LinkedIn Post
Dalia Ganz shared some of the most formative advice and lessons she learned throughout her nearly two-decade-long career at the Walt Disney Company.
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Bob Iger Says Disney Was Set to Purchase Twitter in 2016, Musk Chimes In
The former Disney CEO commented on the number of fake accounts on the platform and explained why Disney ultimately cut the deal short.
By Emily Rella
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Disney Explores ‘Disney Prime’ Membership Program to Offer Exclusive Perks and Discounts
Disney is in the early stages of building an Amazon-esque membership program.
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People Run for Cover, Wade Through Water as Mass Floods Wreak Havoc on Disney World
Thunderstorms and subsequent flooding in the Orlando area have put a damper on summer vacations.
By Emily Rella