AUTHOR: Stephen Porter
Disney Offers to Undertake Sky News Operation for 15 Year Period
The Walt Disney Company has presented an arrangement to U.K. regulators that it would operate Sky News for a 15-year block of time. During this time, Disney would not sell Sky News without the permission of the U.K. government authorities. This proposition would give Sky News funding of $132 million a year for the 15-year … Disney Offers to Undertake Sky News Operation for 15 Year Period
Is Disney Cruise Line a Good Option for Adult-Only Travelers?
I’ve been on a handful of cruises in my life, and it wasn’t until this past year that I had the opportunity to sail on a Disney ship. My preconceived notion of the Disney Cruise Line ships was that they were going to be littered with screaming children and would in no way be catered … Is Disney Cruise Line a Good Option for Adult-Only Travelers?
Pending Fox Board Meeting Decision Disney Will Likely Boost Offer with Cash
The battle between Disney and Comcast over Twenty-First Century Fox continues. According to CNBC, in response to Comcast’s recent $65 billion cash offer, Disney is expected to proceed with plans to raise their all-stock offer with cash in hopes of securing the bid. This Wednesday Fox board members will decide on whether they want to move … Pending Fox Board Meeting Decision Disney Will Likely Boost Offer with Cash
Animator Celebrates 65th Anniversary with The Walt Disney Company
In 1953 animator Burny Mattinson was hired by Walt Disney Animation Studios. Earlier this year on March 5, he became the longest-serving cast member in Disney history. Just a few weeks ago on June 4, Mattinson celebrated his 65th anniversary with the company. At the celebration of Mattinson’s 65th anniversary, the Walt Disney Animation Studios … Animator Celebrates 65th Anniversary with The Walt Disney Company
Special June Annual Passholder Offers and Information
Walt Disney World recently announced several special offers and details for June that annual passholders should take note of. Between now and June 29, Weekday Select and Silver Passholders have had their block out dates lifted. This will allow them to enjoy the parks right up until the opening of Toy Story Land, coming to … Special June Annual Passholder Offers and Information
Grand Floridian Greeter Richard Gerth Has Passed Away
The adored greeter at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, Richard Gerth, has sadly passed away at the age of 92. Richard Gerth started working at Walt Disney World in 1991, and his smile and happy disposition welcomed in families for generations. Gerth became such a staple of the Grand Floridian that many guests asked … Grand Floridian Greeter Richard Gerth Has Passed Away
Unionized Disney Cast Members Won’t Receive $1,000 Bonus
The National Labor Relations Board has ruled this week that The Walt Disney Company is not required by law to give a $1,000 bonus to union cast members. Earlier this year, Disney announced that 125,000 cast members would receive the bonus, but later decided it would not include union members in this arrangement. In February, … Unionized Disney Cast Members Won’t Receive $1,000 Bonus
Attraction Review: Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin – To Infinity and Beyond
Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin officially opened in the Magic Kingdom‘s Tomorrowland on November 3, 1998. This was only 3 years after the Pixar film Toy Story premiered in theaters. One of the film’s beloved characters was Buzz Lightyear, and it was easy to see why Imagineers quickly saw him as a perfect fit for Tomorrowland. Guests enter … Attraction Review: Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin – To Infinity and Beyond
Disney Cruise Line Offering Canadian Residents Discount for Select Sailings in September
Canadian Residents can escape on a Disney Cruise Line voyage aboard the Disney Magic with this special offer of 25% off prevailing rates for Verandah, Oceanview, and Inside Staterooms on select 7-night Canadian cruises departing from New York City and Quebec City in September of 2018. The cruise itinerary eligible for 25% off prevailing rates … Disney Cruise Line Offering Canadian Residents Discount for Select Sailings in September
How Long Will You Wait to Visit Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge After It Opens?
Earlier this month it was announced that Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge will open at Disneyland in the summer of 2019 and at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in late fall of 2019. Since then, many in the Disney community have tried to pinpoint exactly when the openings will be, but at this point, everything is still speculation. … How Long Will You Wait to Visit Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge After It Opens?
