The Themed Entertainment Association released its annual attendance report for 2025, revealing a modest decline at Walt Disney World and significant growth at Universal Orlando. The new Epic Universe attraction at Universal contributed millions of new visitors to the resort’s overall numbers. While total global theme park attendance remained essentially flat, individual operators experienced varying […]
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Walmart has launched its holiday marketing campaign “A Who Knew Carol,” inspired by the 1992 film The Muppet Christmas Carol. The initiative features Walton Goggins as Ebenezer Scrooge and Stephanie Beatriz in a new role, alongside classic characters like Kermit, Miss Piggy, and Gonzo. This campaign is part of Walmart’s broader “Who Knew?” strategy to […]
Walt Disney World permanently closed its Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser hotel after less than two years of operation, resulting in a $300 million accelerated depreciation charge for the company. The closure followed persistent struggles to fill voyages despite significant discounting efforts and high operating costs that limited profit margins. A four-hour YouTube video titled “The […]
Walt Disney World has filed three new construction permits for Old Port Royale at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, signaling potential upcoming changes to the property’s central hub. The Notices of Commencement were submitted on October 23, 2026, with Harisson Contracting Co. Inc. designated as the contractor for all three projects. Although the filings do not […]
Former Disney CEO Bob Chapek has been named as one of four nominees by activist investor Oasis Management for the Vail Resorts board. The move comes during a contentious proxy fight, with Oasis holding 9.6% of Vail’s stock and criticizing the current board for poor oversight and negative shareholder returns over five years. Under a […]