Disney Shares Downgraded as Theme Parks Face More Trouble, Woke Streaming Series Flop
The Walt Disney Company has yet to emerge from its efforts to recover from its financial troubles, with high-profile companies this week following continued troubles at what used to be the company's most reliable revenue-generating unit, the Disney theme parks. The company's stock was downgraded due to the Disney stock fell on Tuesday after analysts […]
Tiger mauls animal handler at Dreamworld theme park on the Gold Coast | Gold Coast
A tiger keeper was attacked by a big cat at a Gold Coast theme park and is in hospital with an injured arm, paramedics say. A Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) spokesman said paramedics transported a woman with “multiple lacerations to her arm” from Dreamworld to Gold Coast University Hospital after an “incident involving a tiger” […]
Theme parks push Halloween attractions earlier than ever before
Shoppers have become accustomed to seeing Halloween decorations on store shelves as early as August, but theme parks are getting in on the Halloween trend earlier than ever before. Disney, Six Flags and Universal plan to roll out a variety of attractions, live performances, merchandise, food and drink offerings at their parks this summer to […]
Theme park revenues take a dive as inflation, high costs bite
Rich Greenfield, partner at LightShed Ventures, gives more details on amusement park revenue on The Claman Countdown. Inflation and rising costs continue to strain household finances in the United States, causing some major theme park operators to see revenue declines. Disney, Universal and Six Flags all reported declines in theme park revenue for the second […]
Former Disney star Skai Jackson arrested for spousal battery at California theme park
Former Disney Channel star Skai Jackson was arrested last week on suspicion of assault at Universal Studios Hollywood, Fox News Digital has confirmed. West Hollywood Sheriff’s Station officers detained Jackson upon arrival on Friday, August 9, and reviewed camera footage which showed she was the primary perpetrator of the incident. The 22-year-old actress is accused […]
Disney previews new rides, attractions coming to theme parks
This weekend’s D23 fan event in Anaheim, California, featured a ton of Disney Parks announcements. In addition to the new rides, both U.S. Disney resorts will feature new areas, shows, parades and lounges. Disney is also going out of its way to let fans know that this isn’t just theoretical, but that it’s going to […]
Disney Shares Plummet as Theme Parks Hit Hard by Kamalaflation
The Walt Disney Company warned that its theme parks are facing difficulties as record inflation puts a trip to the Magic Kingdom out of reach for millions of middle- and working-class Americans. The news sent Disney shares tumbling more than 3% through the day on Wednesday. Disney said on its quarterly earnings conference call that […]
Disney warns theme park revenue to fall as quarterly profit slips
The Walt Disney Co. reported a decline in operating profit at its theme parks and predicted a “declining demand” in the coming quarter, overshadowing the success of Pixar’s animated film “Inside Out 2” and its streaming service. Disney shares fell 4.5% on Wednesday after the company warned that its theme parks operating profit would decline […]
Dramatic Video Shows Terrifying Machete Fight At Theme Park In Southend-On-Sea, Six Arrested
Six people have been arrested after video was released showing a terrifying machete brawl at a theme park in Southend-on-Sea on Tuesday, the Daily Mail reports. Machete-wielding youths caused chaos on Tuesday night when they clashed outside Adventure Island theme park in Southend-on-Sea, resulting in six arrests and a violent incident which was filmed. Social […]
NBC Is Gloriously Returning Their Legendary ‘Roundball Rock’ Theme Amid Locking Up NBA Television Rights
NBC went against the corporate mold and actually gave the people what they wanted! When it comes to the NBA’s 11-year, $75 billion television deal, it has to be the league’s return to NBC that is getting people excited the most. And in particular, the television network’s return of their iconic “Roundball Rock” theme. It’s […]