Disney News, Discussion & an Element of Fun - 2022 Edition

[disney-inspired]

So...does everyone in this thread ingest nothing but coffee and wine?

I don't like wine and sadly can only have decaf. I like juice!

 

[jesskeys91]

Coffee, cookies and rum. . .. hold the wine.

I second the rum, but for some reason it’s always gone……

 

[mrsap]

Disney World operating released through July 21 2022​

 

[mrsap]

Two New, Refreshing Beverages Arrive at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park

In addition to these drinks being delicious and refreshing, they also have been carefully crafted to celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian , and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

The Mango Punch at Disney’s Animal Kingdom is available at Dawa Bar and costs $14.00. The Mango Punch consists of Parrot Bay Coconut Run, Stoli Vanil Vodka, mango puree, and rice milk.

The Boba Tea can also be found at Dawa Bar in Disney’s Animal Kingdom. It is available with vodka for $15.00 and without alochol for $5.99. The Boba Tea features popular Taiwanese Bubble Tea with a refreshing, chilled honey-infused black tea that is matched with tangy sour apple Boba Balls.

 

[Avery&Todd]

I think we called through the DVC line last time to be able to get our discount. I wonder if they will be available online this time with those discounts? Or do we have to call because Disney has to verify that we have a hotel night already booked for the night we want tickets? Hmm....

I think I remember getting our Christmas after-hours party tickets this past year discounted through the Disney website - we just had to log in through our MDE account and it reflected that we had AP/DVC and a hotel stay...

and we had no issues getting the discount online.

It appears that our dates in Oct are not discounted for MNSSHP....boo...

 

[mrsap]

Guests Arrested at Magic Kingdom Reportedly Caught Stealing from Guest Strollers​

Reports from guests and Cast Members indicate that the two men were confronted by Disney security and local Sheriff’s department officers after stealing from guests’ strollers at the park.

Several guests reported thefts including a wallet. It’s unclear how security and the officers identified the two suspects but the reports indicate that the arrests were related.

 

[disney-inspired]

Guests Arrested at Magic Kingdom Reportedly Caught Stealing from Guest Strollers​

Reports from guests and Cast Members indicate that the two men were confronted by Disney security and local Sheriff’s department officers after stealing from guests’ strollers at the park.

Several guests reported thefts including a wallet. It’s unclear how security and the officers identified the two suspects but the reports indicate that the arrests were related.

I'm glad they got caught. Please do not leave anything valuable in your stroller!

 

[mrsap]

New Summer Treats Arrive at Creature Comforts in Disney’s Animal Kingdom

The coffee is made with Starbucks Cold Brew and is topped with a sweet chocolate cream cold foam and vanilla syrup is added.

The snack is a Lime-Frosted Coconut Bar and is vegetarian-friendly and features a chewy coconut and oatmeal base.

 

[mrsap]

Celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander Heritage Month at Disneyland Resort​

May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and we are celebrating these vibrant and diverse cultures in an even bigger way this month through music, art and a variety of enchanting experiences for you to enjoy at the Disneyland Resort!

*Click link for full details

 

[helloconnie]

I second the rum, but for some reason it’s always gone……

Why is the rum always gone?

 

[HokieRaven5]

The Walt Disney Company - Q2 FY22 Earnings Report

Notes from the Report:

• Media Segment: $13.6B Revenue/$1.94B Operating Income
• Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products (DPEP): $6.652B Revenue/$1.755B Operating Income
• Disney+ adds 7.9M subscribers (Expectation was <5M)
• Average Revenue from individual Disney+ subscribers increased to $6.32 domestically, and $6.35 internationally
• Domestic Parks ($4.898B revenue/$1.385B operating) and Consumer Products ($1.180B revenue/$688M operating) continue to carry DPEP with international parks still slowly returning to operation

 

[HokieRaven5]

Walt Disney Company Q2 FY22 Earnings Webcast

Starts at 4:30pm for those interested in listening to it.

 

[mrsap]

‘Nautilus’ Disney+ Series to Tell the Origin Story of the Submarine​

Last year, Disney+ announced a new series titled “Nautilus,” inspired by “20,000 Leagues Under the Sea.”
During today’s earnings call, the ten-part live-action series was described as an “origin story of the submarine” told from the perspective of Captain Nemo.

“Nautilus” will be developed and co-produced by Moonriver TV’s Xavier Marchand and Seven Stories’ Anand Tucker. It will be written and executive produced by James Dormer and executive produced by Johanna Devereaux. Filming is set to begin this year.

 

[CampbellzSoup]

I'm glad they got caught. Please do not leave anything valuable in your stroller!

You know what so funny we were having this argument in magic kingdom where I said who’s gonna take something from a striker jn walt disney world..,

 

[BrianL]

‘Nautilus’ Disney+ Series to Tell the Origin Story of the Submarine​

Last year, Disney+ announced a new series titled “Nautilus,” inspired by “20,000 Leagues Under the Sea.”
During today’s earnings call, the ten-part live-action series was described as an “origin story of the submarine” told from the perspective of Captain Nemo.

“Nautilus” will be developed and co-produced by Moonriver TV’s Xavier Marchand and Seven Stories’ Anand Tucker. It will be written and executive produced by James Dormer and executive produced by Johanna Devereaux. Filming is set to begin this year.

Man, I have high hopes for this, but I am nervous too. I hope they don't mess it up!

 

[mrsap]

No Opening Date Announced for Avengers Campus at Disneyland Paris Despite ‘Summer’ Window Rapidly Approaching​

Disney did not announce an opening date for Avengers Campus at Disneyland Paris during today’s earnings call.
The new land is scheduled to open this summer. There are reports of delays from construction crews, so it is now expected to open late in the season.

 

[mrsap]

Disneyland Paris Makes $0.9 Billion in Revenue in Second Quarter of 2022​

Disneyland Paris made $0.9 billion in revenue during the second quarter of 2022, while Disney Parks made a total of $6.7 billion.

While this is a relatively small portion of the overall revenue, Disneyland Paris did see significant growth this quarter. Its revenue in quarter one was $0.6 billion. Its income this quarter was $0.1 billion, while it lost $0.3 billion last quarter.

The resort saw higher operating costs, but an increase in attendance and hotel occupancy.

 

[mrsap]

Disney CEO Bob Chapek Doubles Down on Park Passes, Says Reservation System is ‘Exceeding Expectations’​

In case there was anyone left wondering after CEO Bob Chapek and Parks Chairman Josh D’Amaro have stated that the park pass reservation system is here to stay, Chapek doubled down on his support for the system in today’s Q2 2022 earnings call.
Pointing to the $6.7 billion revenue for the Parks, Experiences and Products division, Chapek credited the system for allowing Disney to plan for spending and revenue on a daily basis. Knowing how many guests will be in attendance each day allows the company to forecast food and beverage sales, staffing needs, and more.

CFO Christine McCarthy also claimed that Disney is still limiting attendance through the reservation system in order to increase “guest enjoyment.” She also cited the return of traditional meet and greets and the Disneyland Resort nighttime spectaculars as returning capacity to the domestic parks.

 

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Bob Chapek Says Focusing on Guest Spending Allows Disney to Not ‘Rely Solely on Raising Ticket Prices’ to Increase Parks Revenue​

During the 2022 second quarter earnings report call today, Disney CEO Bob Chapek stated that the much-criticized Park Pass reservation system is “exceeding expectations.” He has long praised the system to forecast costs and revenue, and alongside the number of guests willing to purchase Genie+ (or Premiere Access for Disneyland Paris), they “don’t need to rely on raising ticket prices” to increase revenue.
The company boasted a 20% increase in per capita spending since Q1 of 2022 and a 40% increase over 2019. This has been largely attributed to Genie+ and Individual Lighting Lane as well as price increases on food and merchandise.

 

[disney-inspired]

You know what so funny we were having this argument in magic kingdom where I said who’s gonna take something from a striker jn walt disney world..,

I know what you mean - I feel comfortable leaving my water bottle and jacket but not my wallet or phone.