Commentary Archive
“When will Disney start selling tickets for the 2024 Oogie Boogie Bash?” is a common reader question right now, especially after Disneyland announced dates for the Halloween party. We’ll try to answer based on what we know based on historical announcement dates, past demand, and more. As with all of these speculative posts, we’ll start
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is the reimagined ride replacing Splash Mountain in Frontierland. Walt Disney World has already announced that the new attraction will use a virtual queue during its initial opening days and will offer Genie+ line-skipping service. While we view this news as mostly positive, Magic Kingdom still needs to make more operational, Lightning
During a recent interview, Disney CEO Bob Iger said the “turbocharged” $60 billion investment into Parks & Resorts will be almost entirely existing intellectual property. This post shares what he had to say plus what he and Josh D’Amaro have said in the past, discusses the approach, and why it’s controversial with fans. The latest
Walt Disney World has filed a long construction permit for a location corresponding with the Imagination Pavilion. This post covers details of the permit and reasons both for and against it being for Journey into Imagination 4.0, along with possible alternative projects for the permit. (Updated May 20, 2024.) Some words of warning: the rumor
Since Universal Orlando announced its third theme park, fans have been fans have been anxiously awaiting an answer to this question: how will Walt Disney World answer Epic Universe? Well, CEO Bob Iger provided that response. Fair warning: I don’t think this is going to be even remotely satisfying to those of you who have
Halfway to Halloween 2024 is almost here! Walt Disney World and Disneyland will soon celebrate spook season’s answer to Christmas in July with another week of announcements, hauntingly helpful planning advice, and other fun things. This post covers what to expect, plus our predictions about what’ll be announced. For starters, we should probably discuss when
Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom is more expensive than ever before, with tickets costing up to $199 each. On top of that, more sold out dates than normal means higher crowds. With that in mind, we’re here to help you decide whether Walt Disney World’s fall seasonal event is “worth it”
“When will advance booking of Lightning Lanes come to Genie+ at Walt Disney World?” has become a common question, with vacation planners wondering when they’ll be able to make ride reservations before their trips. This post we shares what we know so far, what we’re expecting to happen, and more. (Updated April 17, 2024.) As
“I wish I could be here every day,” said Disney CEO Bob Iger to kick off an Imagineering presentation I attended. He was joined at the front of the small conference room by Parks Chairman Josh D’Amaro, who shared that he actually had been spending a lot more time in WDI’s Glendale offices lately and
It has been several years since a night parade performed at Walt Disney World. In this post, we’ll address the rumors of a new night parade at Magic Kingdom or Disney’s Hollywood Studios, our thoughts on the loss of SpectroMagic (etc.), and more. (Updated March 17, 2024.) More than any change at Walt Disney World
In a new filing with the SEC, the Walt Disney Company has offered a breakdown on the allocation of its planned $60 billion investment in Parks & Resorts as part of a 10-year investment plan. This post shares the latest details, as the future of Walt Disney World and Disneyland start to come into focus.
