AUTHOR: Chloé Ferreira

Theme Park Correspondent for The DIS | Chloé loves kitschy dark rides, roller coasters, a good background area music loop, hot Butterbeer, and all things Halloween. You’ll mostly find her wandering around Orlando’s biggest theme parks snapping pics and sharing tips… or probably talking about The Great Movie Ride.



Josh D’Amaro Named New Disney CEO, Succeeding Bob Iger

After months of speculation around Bob Iger’s succession plans, it’s official: Josh D’Amaro will be the next Chief Executive Officer of The Walt Disney Company. Disney announced today that D’Amaro, currently Chairman of Disney Experiences, will succeed Bob Iger as CEO effective March 18, 2026, following the company’s Annual Meeting. The decision was made by Josh D’Amaro Named New Disney CEO, Succeeding Bob Iger

New Disney World Survey Questions Annual Pass & Lightning Lane Discounts

Walt Disney World is testing guest interest in new discounts tied to Annual Passes and Lightning Lane Multi Pass, according to reports and screenshots shared on WDWMagic. The offers are not live deals, but concepts being explored through a recent pre-arrival guest survey. The survey appears to test what amounts to an Annual Pass bounceback New Disney World Survey Questions Annual Pass & Lightning Lane Discounts

Counting Down to Extinction: The Final Day of DINOSAUR

February 1, 2026 marked the end of the Cretaceous period at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. After nearly three decades of thrills and time travel, DINOSAUR, Restaurantosaurus, and the surrounding DinoLand, U.S.A. have officially closed, with construction now fully underway on the park’s future Tropical Americas land. For fans of one of Disney’s most intense attractions, Sunday, Counting Down to Extinction: The Final Day of DINOSAUR

Disney’s Q1 Earnings: Theme Parks & Cruise Ships Lead

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The Walt Disney Company reported its first quarter earnings, ending December 27th 2025, highlighting record revenue for their Experiences segment, leading the company’s performance as its streaming and entertainment divisions saw softer results. Message from CEO, Bob Iger “We are pleased with the start to our fiscal year, and our achievements reflect the tremendous progress Disney’s Q1 Earnings: Theme Parks & Cruise Ships Lead

Legendary Actress Catherine O’Hara Has Died at 71

Catherine O’Hara, the beloved actress, comedian and screenwriter whose talent spanned television, film, and animation, has died at the age of 71, according to TMZ. Born in Toronto in 1954, O’Hara’s journey in entertainment began with comedy. She honed her craft with Toronto’s Second City theatre, eventually helping launch the sketch series SCTV. Her sharp comedic instincts and Legendary Actress Catherine O’Hara Has Died at 71

NEW Zootopia Passholder Perks at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Passholders! Hop on over to Disney’s Animal Kingdom this February for some exclusive Zootopia-themed perks. In celebration of Zootopia 2, and the recently opened Zootopia: Better Zoogether at the park, Passholders can pick up a few limited-time offerings. New Passholder Magnet A new Passholder magnet will be available for pickup at Discovery Trading Company inside NEW Zootopia Passholder Perks at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

ART Bus Shutting Down Operations, Impacting Disneyland Visitors

For nearly 30 years, the Anaheim Transportation Network – better known to visitors as the ART bus – has been part of the travel logistics that make a Disneyland Resort trip easier. From hauling tired parkgoers back to nearby hotels to giving Cast Members and local employees a reliable commute, ART has filled a gap ART Bus Shutting Down Operations, Impacting Disneyland Visitors

Vintage Disney Shopping: Chloe’s Treasure Thursday

Hey howdy hey! Welcome to another curated list of vintage Disney goods from yours truly. There’s just something magical about vintage Disney merch, especially when castles are involved. These pieces have a way of pulling you right back to those early Disney World or Disneyland park days, staring up at turrets and fireworks, dreaming a little bigger. Vintage Disney Shopping: Chloe’s Treasure Thursday