REPORT: Disney’s Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser hotel to close later this year
The resort hotel allows guests to enjoy a two-night experience where they can journey through many of the features of the Star Wars movie series, including meeting characters from the series, exploring a starcruiser or taking in an “exquisite view of space” from their own suite.
Disney parks at the forefront after Iger’s return
It’s been six months since Bob Iger canceled his retirement and stepped back into the top role at Disney to right a number of perceived wrongs under his handpicked successor, with one hovering right near the top: reconnecting with the Disney theme park die-hards and restoring their faith in the brand.
Florida Gov. DeSantis signs bill to void Reedy Creek development agreement with Disney
Gov. Ron DeSantis has thrown the latest punch in his ongoing feud with Florida's largest employer, Walt Disney World, by signing a bill aimed at voiding the former Reedy Creek Improvement District's development deal with the theme park and media giant.
Disney suspends some fire effects worldwide after dragon prop burns during show at Disneyland
Disney has paused the use of some fire effects at its theme parks and entertainment experiences around the world after the dragon prop used in performances of Fantasmic! at Disneyland caught fire during a show Saturday evening, according to Disneyland officials.
Disney CEO Bob Iger calls DeSantis ‘anti-Florida’ in fight over special district
Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger addressed the ongoing feud between the theme park giant and Ron DeSantis on Monday hours after the Florida governor fired back at the former Reedy Creek Improvement District, requesting an investigation.
Insider extra: Videos, documents show Disney stripping power from DeSantis’ special district board in public
On Feb. 8, several dozen spectators took their seats inside the administrative offices of the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District, formerly known as Reedy Creek Improvement District, to attend a previously-scheduled public meeting of the special taxing district’s board of supervisors.
How Disney stripped power from Florida Gov. DeSantis’ special district board
On Feb. 8, several dozen spectators took their seats inside the administrative offices of the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District, formerly known as Reedy Creek Improvement District, to attend a previously-scheduled public meeting of the special taxing district’s board of supervisors.
Howdy, partner: Disney prepares to welcome ‘toys’ to Roundup Rodeo BBQ
Yee-haw! Andy’s backyard will welcome more toys when Roundup Rodeo BBQ opens in Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios March 23. A unique collaboration between Walt Disney Imagineering, Disney Pixar Animation Studios and Walt Disney World Food & Beverage, this one-of-a-kind dining experience will be the first “Toy Story” table service restaurant in the world.
CEO Bob Iger admits Disney theme park price adjustments ‘too aggressive,’ report shows
Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger admitted the theme park giant’s quest for savings—which resulted in park price increases and job cuts—might have been “a little bit too aggressive,” according to a report from the LA Times.