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The Walt Disney Company 1st Quarter Earnings Show Fiscal 2020 is Off to a Good Start

Tuesday afternoon, The Walt Disney Company released their earnings report for the 1st fiscal quarter of 2020 (ending December 28, 2019), showing revenue up 36% and income up 9% over last year for the quarter. Diluted earnings per share, however, decreased 37%. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Bob Iger said in a written statement, “We The Walt Disney Company 1st Quarter Earnings Show Fiscal 2020 is Off to a Good Start

Disney’s Team of Heroes to Help Transform Three Central Florida Children’s Hospitals

Disney’s Team of Heroes initiative that began two years ago will soon be expanding to three Central Florida children’s hospitals. The five-year, $100 million investment brings popular Disney stories to the hospitals, and hopefully a bit of comfort and joy to the patients. Disney will create interactive play spaces, murals, interactive art, and more to Disney’s Team of Heroes to Help Transform Three Central Florida Children’s Hospitals

U.S. News & World Report Ranks Disney Cruise Line, Disney Parks Among Best in 2020

U.S. News & World Report has released its 2020 Best rankings and Disney Cruise Line, Walt Disney World, and the Disneyland Resort are all listed in several categories. On the list of Best Cruise Lines for Families, Disney Cruise Line was #1, followed by Royal Caribbean International and Carnival Cruise Line. “From its signature Sail-A-Wave U.S. News & World Report Ranks Disney Cruise Line, Disney Parks Among Best in 2020

Disney Shares Sneak Peek of Merchandise Coming to Disney Villains After Hours Event

Disney Villains After Hours is a special hard-ticketed event that takes place in Magic Kingdom on select evenings (after the park closes to day guests) beginning on February 7 going through July 10, 2020. Guests who attend this event can count on special food offerings being available along with select merchandise that features some favorite Disney Disney Shares Sneak Peek of Merchandise Coming to Disney Villains After Hours Event

Patrick Spikes, Former Disney Cast Member, Sentenced in Court Today for Stealing & Reselling Costume Pieces

You might remember the high-profile case of former Walt Disney World cast member Patrick Spikes who was accused and arrested last year for stealing several pieces of various costumes, signs, and other items belonging to Disney. Spikes faced charges of burglary, grand theft, and dealing in stolen property involving Disney costumes, grand theft of at least Patrick Spikes, Former Disney Cast Member, Sentenced in Court Today for Stealing & Reselling Costume Pieces

New 70s-Inspired Wear It Proud Merchandise Collection Now Available in Disney Parks

A new merchandise collection inspired by the 1970s is now available at Walt Disney World, the Disneyland Resort, and online at shopDisney.com. The Wear It Proud collection is has a variety of apparel that are available in fun, vibrant colors. Every new collection, of course, starts with a spirit jersey or two…one for each coast. New 70s-Inspired Wear It Proud Merchandise Collection Now Available in Disney Parks

Soarin’ Over California Returns to Disney California Adventure Starting February 28

UPDATE: California Adventure has confirmed that Soarin’ Over California is scheduled to end on April 21st. They have also added some exclusive ride time for Annual Passholders, who can soar for an extra hour after regular park close on March 11th, 18th, and 15th (as long as they are in California Adventure before it closes). Soarin’ Over California Returns to Disney California Adventure Starting February 28