AUTHOR: Leah Zanolla
Disney’s first fiscal quarter of 2015 sees 19% increase in profits
The Walt Disney Co. has released their financial report for the first fiscal quarter of 2015, which ended December 27. Revenue was up 9% to $13.4 billion and net income was up 19% to $2.2 billion. Robert Iger, the company’s chairman and CEO, said, “This was yet another incredibly strong quarter for our company, with … Disney’s first fiscal quarter of 2015 sees 19% increase in profits
Test of the Walt Disney World bus wait times taking place
WDW News Today is reporting that a test of the Disney World bus wait times has begun. Guests may have noticed that LCD screens have been installed at many of the resort bus stops recently. The site says that long-range readers will track guests’ MagicBands, making note of when they leave one bus station and … Test of the Walt Disney World bus wait times taking place
SeaWorld Orlando to host Christian music festival
SeaWorld Orlando has announced a new Praise Wave Christian music festival, to be held on February 14, 21 and 28. Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando hold similar events in the fall. On February 14th, Lecrae and Colton Dixon will perform. Lecrae is a Grammy-award winner whose current album, Anomaly, debuted at #1 on … SeaWorld Orlando to host Christian music festival
Shanghai Disney opening delayed until 2016
According to the Wall Street Journal, the new Disney park under construction in Shanghai will not open until the first half of 2016. The $5.5 billion theme park was originally scheduled to open at the end of this year. The mayor of the city spoke about the project last week, saying that “basic construction should … Shanghai Disney opening delayed until 2016
Screenshots and plot details for new Frozen short
Screenshots of the new Frozen short have been released. The seven-minute short will play before Disney’s live-action Cinderella, which will hit theaters March 13. The film’s original characters, including Princess Anna, Queen Elsa, Kristoff and Olaf, will be back, this time to celebrate Anna’s birthday. قانون لعبة البوكر Josh Gad, who voiced Olaf, said, “The … Screenshots and plot details for new Frozen short
Teen’s consumer drone takes videos above Magic Kingdom and Universal Orlando
Footage taken from the air above the Magic Kingdom by a consumer drone recently showed up on YouTube. The owner, with screen name “YOUR FLYING CAMERA,” claims to be a 16-year-old Canadian vacationer. The video showed the New Year’s Eve fireworks; other videos posted showed Typhoon Lagoon, Avatar Land construction at Animal Kingdom, and the … Teen’s consumer drone takes videos above Magic Kingdom and Universal Orlando
500 Disney information technology workers laid off?
WESH.com reports that “about 500 information technology workers at Disney” were laid off on Friday, January 30. The employees did not want to be interview on camera by the news station, in hopes that they could find other jobs with the company. قواعد لعبة بلاك جاك In the Team Disney parking lot, employees were seen … 500 Disney information technology workers laid off?
Be Our Guest Restaurant FastPass test to end
Posters on the DISboards are reporting that the FastPass testing for lunch at Be Our Guest Restaurant at the Magic Kingdom will be ending on February 24. A note was seen on the MyDisneyExperience website stating: “On Feb. العاب على الهاتف المحمول 24, 2015 the lunch testing at Be Our Guest Restaurant will be ending. … Be Our Guest Restaurant FastPass test to end
Disney Junior introduces Elena of Avalor, their first Latina princess
Princess Elena of Avalor will debut on Disney Junior next year as the brand’s first Latina princess. Nancy Kanter, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Disney Junior Worldwide, described her as “a confident and compassionate teenager in an enchanted fairytale kingdom inspired by diverse Latin cultures and folklore.” Kanter said, “Our creative team has … Disney Junior introduces Elena of Avalor, their first Latina princess
Rumor: Chris Pratt the favorite to play Indiana Jones in franchise reboot
Deadline.com reports that Disney would like to sign Chris Pratt to play Indiana Jones in a new reboot of the franchise. Disney bought the series from Paramount in 2013; the role of Indiana Jones was played by Harrison Ford in the original trilogy. Pratt plays Andy Dwyer on the NBC hit comedy Parks and Recreation … Rumor: Chris Pratt the favorite to play Indiana Jones in franchise reboot
