Disney World Articles and News Stories


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

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

Inaugural Masquerade at The Edison in Disney Springs Happening February 22

The Edison in Disney Springs is hosting their inaugural fantasy-filled Masquerade on February 22nd. The event includes gourmet passed appetizers and a menu of themed-cocktails. Tickets are $65 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Guests should “be prepared to be surprised and delighted around every corner as all party goes will be dressed incognito during Inaugural Masquerade at The Edison in Disney Springs Happening February 22

New Beer and Wine Options, New Pricing for Happily Ever After Fireworks Dessert Party

As of February 1st there are some new alcoholic beverage options and a new price for the Happily Ever After Fireworks Dessert Party at the Magic Kingdom. The party features a dessert and savory buffet at the Tomorrowland Terrace, plus reserved viewing for the fireworks spectacular. The buffet includes things like chocolate-dipped strawberries, hand-scooped ice New Beer and Wine Options, New Pricing for Happily Ever After Fireworks Dessert Party

Super Bowl Celebration Will Be Streamed Live From Magic Kingdom on February 3

UPDATE 02/02/20 10:49pm: Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has been named MVP of Superbowl LIV and will be visiting the Magic Kingdom on Monday. He will ride in the parade along with 10-year-old Nathaniel, a Make-A-Wish child from Texas. Nathaniel and 17 other Make-A -Wish children were at the Super Bowl and will all Super Bowl Celebration Will Be Streamed Live From Magic Kingdom on February 3

More Special Photo Ops to Celebrate 15 Years of PhotoPass at Walt Disney World

Back in December, the PhotoPass photographers at Epcot came up with several special photo opportunities to celebrate the 15th anniversary of Disney PhotoPass. Beginning February 1st, there are even more unique after dark opportunities happening throughout Walt Disney World. Starting at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, pose in front of the Tree of Life on Discovery Island More Special Photo Ops to Celebrate 15 Years of PhotoPass at Walt Disney World