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Disney World Closes Early As Hurricane Milton Approaches Florida: Parks Brace For Impact
Wednesday, October 9, 2024 - 6:08am | 664Walt Disney World owned by the Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:DIS) will be closing early on Wednesday as Florida braces for the impact of Hurricane Milton. What Happened: Disney World announced that it will be closing its Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, followed by the closure...
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Disney World Puts 24% Of Travelers Into Debt: Conglomerate's Theme Parks Remain Popular, Other Segments Falter
Wednesday, July 31, 2024 - 4:20pm | 672Visitors to the so-called “Happiest Place on Earth” often find themselves in a scary scenario once their vacation ends. What Happened: About 24% of Disney-goers have gone into debt to finance their trip. According to a LendingTree survey, this figure rises to 39% among members of Gen Z...
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Disney Accuses Ron DeSantis-Appointed District Of Withholding Documents As Feud Escalates
Friday, October 27, 2023 - 9:49pm | 476Walt Disney World’s governing district, appointed by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, is being accused by Disney (NYSE:DIS) of delaying the release of important documents related to an ongoing lawsuit, according to court papers. What Happened: The Central Florida Tourism Oversight ...
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Deserted Disney Destinations: Unprecedented Drought Of Visitors Leaves Parks Feeling Empty
Wednesday, July 12, 2023 - 12:49pm | 518Walt Disney Co’s (NYSE: DIS) theme parks, primarily the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida, and Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California, are seeing their quietest stretch in a decade, according to a recent report from the Wall Street Journal. The report cites data from a travel...
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13 Fun Facts About Walt Disney World: Opening Day, Cost Of A Ticket At Open, Why There's Now Gum In Theme Park And More
Tuesday, April 11, 2023 - 12:46pm | 1224Walt Disney World opened to the public on Oct. 1, 1971, after years of construction. The theme park owned by the Walt Disney Co is now the most visited theme park in the world. The entertainment conglomerate has recently been involved in an ongoing battle with Florida Governor ...
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Disney Under Fire: Governor DeSantis Urges Investigation Into Oversight Board Avoidance
Monday, April 3, 2023 - 3:13pm | 454Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is calling for an investigation into Walt Disney Co's (NYSE: DIS) recent attempt to limit state oversight of development at Disney World. What Happened: DeSantis sent a letter to Florida’s chief inspector general, Melinda Miguel, requesting the...
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DeSantis Vs. Disney Battle Heats Up — And How King Charles III Is Now Involved
Thursday, March 30, 2023 - 1:40pm | 1070A battle between one of the largest media companies and a presidential hopeful could be heating up with a clause in a contract found and causing an increased battle. And, here’s how King Charles III is involved in the clause. What Happened: Florida governor and presidential hopeful Ron...
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Disney's Stock Suffers Double Trouble With Ron DeSantis Win, Earnings Miss
Wednesday, November 9, 2022 - 12:56pm | 817Media giant The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) reported fourth quarter financial results after market close Tuesday. Analysts break down what to make of the quarter that saw revenue and earnings per share both come in shy of Street estimates. The Analysts Morgan Stanley analyst Benjamin Swinburne...
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Disney Q4 Earnings Highlights: Revenue And EPS Miss, Disney+ Hits 164.2 Million Subscribers And More
Tuesday, November 8, 2022 - 5:44pm | 675Media giant The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) reported fourth-quarter and full-year financial results after market close Tuesday. Here are the key highlights. What Happened: Disney reported fourth-quarter revenue of $20.15 billion, up 9% year-over-year. The revenue total was shy of a Street...
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The Happiest Place On Earth? Brawl At Disney World Leads To Arrests, Hospitalizations And Lifetime Bans
Tuesday, July 26, 2022 - 12:58pm | 690A video of a fight involving two family at Walt Disney World went viral on social media recently. Here’s a look at the aftermath of what it means for Disney and the families involved. What Happened: A fight broke out at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom theme park between two...
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Minnie Mouse Is Back On The Move: Disney And Lyft Team Up Again To Bring Back Minnie Vans
Tuesday, June 28, 2022 - 12:20pm | 453Walt Disney Co. (NYSE: DIS) and LYFT Inc (NASDAQ: LYFT) have teamed up again to bring Minnie Vans back to Walt Disney World, US News has reported. What Happened: In 2017, the ride-share company originally teamed up with Disney Parks to provide guests an exclusive way to travel around the...
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Disney Q2 Earnings Highlights: Parks Segment Up 110%, Disney+ Hits 137.7M Subs And More
Wednesday, May 11, 2022 - 4:44pm | 627Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) reported second-quarter financial results after the market close Wednesday. Here are the key highlights. What Happened: Disney reported revenue of $19.3 billion for the second quarter, which beat a consensus estimate of $18.9 billion, according to data from...
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Disney-DeSantis Feud Fallout Could Spell Trouble For The Magic Kingdom: Here's What You Need To Know
Friday, April 1, 2022 - 4:31am | 589The ongoing feud between Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) and Florida’s Republican Governor Ron DeSantis threatens to envelop Disney World. What Happened: DeSantis touched on repealing a 55-year old Florida law that allows Disney to govern the Walt Disney World. The governor’s comments came...
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Move Over Disney+: Why Theme Parks Could Be Disney's Real Growth Driver In 2022
Wednesday, March 9, 2022 - 1:40pm | 788Walt Disney World is honoring its 50th anniversary with an 18-month celebration that began in October 2021. The anniversary and pent-up travel demand are leading to strong attendance at the company’s parks, which could turn into the biggest growth driver for Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) in...
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Walt Disney Company Q4 Highlights: 118.1M Disney+ Subs, Lower ARPU, Parks & Resort Segment Up 99%
Wednesday, November 10, 2021 - 5:50pm | 392Media giant The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) reported fourth-quarter financial results after the market close Wednesday. Here are the key highlights for investors to consider. What Happened: Disney reported fourth-quarter revenue of $18.53 billion, up 26% year-over-year. Revenue came in higher...