Theme Parks news and trends

It’s A Delayed World After All: Disney’s Reopening Troubles
Retail // June 25, 2020

After months of waiting since the “happiest place on Earth” closed its doors three months ago in response to the global pandemic, it seems Disneyland fans will still have a bit more pacing to do while they wait for their chance to get back into...

Disneyland Resort Plans For Phased Reopening
Retail // June 11, 2020

Amid the coronavirus pandemic, Disney Parks, Experiences and Products has unveiled its intentions for a “phased reopening” of the Disneyland Resort. The company noted that Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park will open again on July 17, while Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel and Disney’s Grand...

Coronavirus Refunds: Disney World Provides Reimbursement, Extension Options
Coronavirus // June 01, 2020

As the pandemic continues to disrupt everyday life the world over, many consumers want refunds for things they paid for but aren’t able to use. Entertainment companies, in one case, are offering reimbursements for annual theme park passes. Walt Disney World is providing annual passholders...

How Disney Is Remaking The Magic Kingdom For Social Distancing
Retail // May 29, 2020

After officially shutting its doors in mid-March and furloughing staff, Disney World is planning its comeback. The park has officially scheduled a grand reopening for July. Disney officials plan a phased reopening that will see the Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom parks fire back up on July...

Interviews & Exclusives
Casinos’ — And Disney Parks’ — Digital 3.0 Shift

July 13, 2020
A somewhat rocky reopening is afoot in America as businesses try to meld governmental mandates with the realities of foot traffic to forge new models from existing retail concepts. This is playing out in theme parks and casinos right now, for example, as these travel and hospitality stalwarts map out ways to reopen safely while […]

Why The Future Of Amusement Parks May Be A Bit Of A Roller-Coaster Ride

May 15, 2020
While the entire travel industry has suffered as a result of the global pandemic, amusement parks in particular have felt the sting sharply as social distancing requirements have stopped their...

Variations On A Theme (Park) And What Disney Signals For Brick-And-Mortar Leisure

May 12, 2020
Face masks. Socially distanced photos with Mickey and Minnie. The (measured) reopening of Shanghai Disneyland Monday may provide a bit of a roadmap as to how entertainment giant Disney and...

Quick Reads
Disneyland Resort Plans For Phased Reopening

June 11, 2020
Amid the coronavirus pandemic, Disney Parks, Experiences and Products has unveiled its intentions for a “phased reopening” of the Disneyland Resort. The company noted that Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park will open again on July 17, while Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel and Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa will reopen on July 23, pending […]

Disney Plans Phased Reopening Of Parks For Mid-July

May 27, 2020
Disney will be reopening its gates to tourists and theme-park lovers in July, according to reports by CNBC. The parks will be undergoing a phased reopening, with the Magic Kingdom...

Closed Theme Parks Sink Disney Earnings; Q3 Could Be Worse

May 05, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic hit Disney hard for the first three months of 2020, with overall revenue down $1.4 billion largely stemming from its ravaged theme park sector, which has been...

Disney Stock Downgrade Could Be The Beginning of Unmagical Times

May 04, 2020
Walt Disney Co. shares fell more than 2 percent on Monday (May 4) after MoffettNathanson cut the stock’s rating to “neutral” from a previous “buy” and reduced its price target...