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Disney shares pulled back in early trading after the media giant unveiled a comprehensive plan to double its investment in theme parks to $60 billion over the next 10 years. The stock, which recently reached a nine-year low just below $80, declined nearly 3% to $82.75 on the news…

Disney's giant theme park division was first out of the gate in a post-pandemic recovery, showing giant jumps in revenue and profit due to pent-up demand. But the engine is sputtering. Walt Disney World saw operating income dip in the June quarter. Domestic Parks & Experiences saw profits fall 13% to…

Disneyland’s popular Fantasmic! show will return next spring after a one-year closure prompted by a fire that engulfed the show’s giant prop dragon. “With the goal of delivering the best possible show for our guests, performances of Fantasmic! are currently paused until Spring 2024,” park officials…

A large fire hit Euro-Park Germany, that country’s biggest theme park, on Monday. Video posted by visitors shows active flames and big, billowing clouds of black smoke, reportedly in the park’s Spanish-themed section, Magic World of Diamonds. An eyewitness told German publication Bild, “It banged…

Disneyland Resort unveiled a summer discount ticket offer for California residents today, with prices as low $83 for s single day/single park admission, but there is the usual catch: Guests must buy three days’ worth of tickets, making the total $249 for three days admission. The deal is good for…

Disney Parks & Experiences generated the bulk of parent profits and about a third of total revenue last quarter with a noteworthy swing in international from Hong Kong to Shanghai to Paris. Total sales at the divison called Disney Parks, Experiences and Products jumped 17% to $7.8 billion, the…

UPDATED with latest: Six Flags Magic Mountain in Santa Clarita remained closed for a second day running today after high winds and rain prompted park officials to close park gates on Tuesday. While the winds have diminished, the region has seen over an inch of rain from the most recent storm and heavy thu…

As it gears up for the official launch of the new, immersive Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Hollywood, Universal Parks & Resorts is also pushing forward with two offerings meant to tap into regional markets. The first is a park in Frisco, Texas aimed at small children and families. The second…

Universal Parks & Resorts announced today a theme park, situated in Texas, specifically designed to inspire fun for families with young children. The company promised “a lush green landscape and featuring immersive themed lands” that celebrates “Universal's iconic brand…and brings to life its beloved…

Disney, newly under Bob Iger's wing, is taking steps to mollify theme park-goers, some of whom have been at a low boil. Theme parks saw big changes coming out of Covid under former CEO Bob Chapek with new technology, ticket pricing and advances aimed at making the business more lucrative and the…

In 2016, the theme park that saw the biggest jump in attendance in the world was Universal Studios Hollywood. That year, the park’s attendance surged 13.9% to 8,086,000 visits, according to the EA/AECOM Theme Index and Museum Index. What happened? The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, that’s…

In a sign of the times, Disney theme parks are reminding patrons that they need to behave civilly when visiting the ostensibly family-friendly locations. A new “courtesy” tab on both parks’ websites spell out the expectations for those who visit the park. "We ask all who come to this happy place…