Articles tagged “disney parks”

Tourism

Disney to Invest Billions to Expand Theme Park and Cruise Capacity

Disney is betting billions of dollars over 10 years on the long-term growth of its popular theme parks and cruises.

Disney to Invest Billions to Expand Theme Park and Cruise Capacity

Tourism

Universal Orlando Previews $1 Billion Epic Universe Theme Park

Universal Orlando is building a fourth complex in Florida, with a "celestial" park as its hub. But it remains to be seen if visitors believe the $1 billion Epic Universe theme park can outshine the magic of the company's larger rival, Disney.

Universal Orlando Previews $1 Billion Epic Universe Theme Park

Short-Term Rentals

Barbie’s DreamHouse, Star Wars Galaxy: Growing Trend of Themed Rentals

The trend of themes in vacation rentals is niche, but popular — is it also a viable investment in the long-term?

Barbie’s DreamHouse, Star Wars Galaxy: Growing Trend of Themed Rentals

Tourism

Disney Theme Parks Not Seeing ‘Economic Hangover’

Disney executives feel good about their theme parks division and don't see the economic slowdown everyone is talking about.

Disney Theme Parks Not Seeing ‘Economic Hangover’

News Blog

IDEAS: Alaska Airlines Unveils Disney Inspired Aircraft, ‘Mickey’s Toontown Express’

Alaska Airlines has unveiled its latest Disney themed aircraft, aptly named ‘Mickey’s Toontown Express,’ which has been inspired by Mickey’s Toontown in Disneyland Park. Credit: Joe Nicholson / Alaska Airlines The Boeing 737-800, which is now flying routes across Alaska’s network, features Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Goofy, Pluto, Donald Duck and Daisy Duck, and saw…

Daily Lodging Report

Disney to Open Pixar-Themed Hotel

Disney announced the transformation of Disneyland’s Paradise Pier Hotel into a Pixar-themed hotel will be completed and open for business on January 30, 2024.

Travel Booking

Good Politics Vs. Travel Junk Fees

Today's edition of Skift's daily podcast examines a proposed junk fee crackdown, an uptick in Disney park prices, and a shutdown of more flights to Israel.

Good Politics Vs. Travel Junk Fees

Tour Operators

Disney Increases Theme Park Ticket and Pass Prices

Disney is taking a different approach to ticket price increases in California compared to Florida, with industry experts suggesting it's strategic.

Disney Increases Theme Park Ticket and Pass Prices

Tourism

Disney to Nearly Double Parks Spending to $60 Billion Over 10 Years

CEO Bob Iger is investing in Disney’s amusement parks because they're profitable. But that's bad news for rival parks owners like Six Flags and Cedar Fair.

Disney to Nearly Double Parks Spending to $60 Billion Over 10 Years

Tourism

Disney Theme Parks Get a Boost from Shanghai Resort Re-Opening

The re-opening of a park gives a short-term lift to results, but it will need growth across the division.

Disney Theme Parks Get a Boost from Shanghai Resort Re-Opening