AUTHOR: Stephen Porter
Disney’s CEO Suggesting That There Could Be Imagineers Working on a ‘Black Panther’ Attraction
Earlier this week, Disney CEO Bob Iger dropped a hint that was originally overlooked at the Morgan Stanley’s Technology, Media and Telecom Conference in New York. When addressing the massive blockbuster and cultural success of Marvel Studios’ Black Panther, Iger stated, “No, we haven’t had a chance to build a ride. Though I’m sure there are … Disney’s CEO Suggesting That There Could Be Imagineers Working on a ‘Black Panther’ Attraction
Overnight Concrete Work Will Impact the Main Street Trolley Show and More
On March 2, 9, 12, 23, and 26, overnight concrete work will impact the daytime operations of the Main Street Trolley Show and the Move It! Shake It! Dance and Play It! Street Party in the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. On those dates, the Trolley Show will be using the Main Street Ranch … Overnight Concrete Work Will Impact the Main Street Trolley Show and More
Highlights of the 2018 Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival
It’s the time of year for topiaries, flowers, and food! Eight short days ago, it was the Epcot International Festival of the Arts, but now it’s time for the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival! This year’s Festival runs from February 28 until May 28, 2018. This is the 25th anniversary of the Festival, which … Highlights of the 2018 Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival
Comcast Pushing Disney for a Bidding War Over Sky
In December of 2016, Twenty-First Century Fox offered $25.8 billion for a 61 percent stake of Sky, a European broadcasting network in which they already owned the remaining 39 percent. That deal has not yet been completed, pending government review. Since then, The Walt Disney Company announced that they would acquire Twenty-First Century Fox, including … Comcast Pushing Disney for a Bidding War Over Sky
Tiered Pricing Coming Soon for Multi-Day Tickets According to Disney CEO
At the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference, the Walt Disney Company’s CEO Bob Iger stated that he expects Disney theme parks to introduce multi-day peak tickets by the end of the year. According to Disney, tiered pricing helps even out the crowds by deterring guests from visiting during the busiest times of the … Tiered Pricing Coming Soon for Multi-Day Tickets According to Disney CEO
Disney Kicks Off ‘Marvel: The Universe Unites’ Charity Campaign
Today on Good Morning America it was announced that the Walt Disney Company would be kicking off Marvel: The Universe Unites, which will be a charity campaign to raise funds and awareness for Starlight Children’s Foundation, Make-A-Wish®, and Give Kids The World. On March 3-4, shopDisney.com and Disney stores in the U.S. will be donating … Disney Kicks Off ‘Marvel: The Universe Unites’ Charity Campaign
SeaWorld’s 2017 Earnings Report Shows Continued Losses in Revenue and Attendance
SeaWorld Entertainment Inc. recently posted their year-end earnings report, and you could say they’ve floundered the already low expectations yet again. SeaWorld has been struggling with revenue and attendance since the 2013 release of the anti-captivity documentary Blackfish, and 2017 was no different. A couple key numbers give a better understanding of the full earnings … SeaWorld’s 2017 Earnings Report Shows Continued Losses in Revenue and Attendance
Disney Marathon Runner Loses Necklace with Daughter’s Ashes
During runDisney‘s annual Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend, a Georgia woman lost a cross necklace which contained her daughter’s ashes. Chasity Foster lost her daughter, Shaylin, last month to a car crash. The mother and daughter previously ran in runDisney races together. Chasity wanted Shaylin to be with her in spirit, and the loss of this … Disney Marathon Runner Loses Necklace with Daughter’s Ashes
Director of ‘Wreck-It-Ralph’ Will Be Live Tweeting Tonight
At 8 pm Eastern Time tonight, director of Wreck-It-Ralph Rich Moore will be live tweeting behind the scenes simultaneously as the film airs on ABC. The announcement was made on the Disney Animation Twitter account (@DisneyAnimation). If you’re interested in seeing the behind the scenes tweets, follow along using the hashtag #RalphWithRich. Credit/Image: @DisneyAnimation
‘Black Panther’ Had the Highest-Grossing First Week in Marvel Box Office History
Marvel’s Black Panther has been a massive box office success for Disney, and now the film has officially had the highest-grossing first week in Marvel film history! The film has taken in $292 million in North America, which surpassed Marvel’s 2012 blockbuster The Avengers by more than $22 million. Worldwide the film has already taken in … ‘Black Panther’ Had the Highest-Grossing First Week in Marvel Box Office History
