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Boardwalk Times @boardwalktimes.bsky.social · 6h
D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, Disney’s Super Bowl mixed with a Comic-Con, needs to be radically reinvented before it's too late. 🤔💭 Here are five suggestions on how to radically reinvent Disney's premier event. ⤵️ boardwalktimes.net/5-ways-to-ra...
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5 Ways To Radically Reinvent D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event 💭 - Boardwalk Times
This past August, Disney hosted its D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event in Anaheim. It’s Disney’s Super Bowl mixed with a Comic-Con. An event where 80,000 fans gather to attend panels, hear about the f...
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Boardwalk Times @boardwalktimes.bsky.social · 7h
FIRST LOOK: Disney has shared the logo for MONSTERS, INC.'s 25th anniversary.
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Boardwalk Times @boardwalktimes.bsky.social · 7h
FIRST LOOK: Disney has shared the official logo for Dumbo's 85th anniversary. A new collection will drop on the Disney Store on October 19.
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Boardwalk Times @boardwalktimes.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Disney President and Chief Creative Officer Dana Walden on whether she plans to read Bob Chapek's new book. "I do not." (www.youtube.com/watch?v=Snhy...)
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Boardwalk Times @boardwalktimes.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Disney President and Chief Creative Officer Dana Walden teases that Disney has "a number of launches coming up over the next two years" that are going to demonstrate the value of the Epic Games partnership. (www.youtube.com/watch?v=Snhy...)
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Boardwalk Times @boardwalktimes.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Disney President and Chief Creative Officer Dana Walden says they are looking forward to having creator content on Disney+. (www.youtube.com/watch?v=Snhy...)
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Boardwalk Times @boardwalktimes.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Disney President and Chief Creative Officer Dana Walden on the recent cuts and layoffs at The Walt Disney Company. "It is extremely painful. We've exited colleagues who I've worked with for most of my career. It is in many ways a harsh reality." (www.youtube.com/watch?v=Snhy...)
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Boardwalk Times @boardwalktimes.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Disney President and Chief Creative Officer Dana Walden is excited for THE BLUEY MOVIE. "I'm so excited we have a BLUEY movie coming, which is excellent. I wish I could tell you what it was about because it's so funny." (www.youtube.com/watch?v=Snhy...)
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Boardwalk Times @boardwalktimes.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Disney President and Chief Creative Officer Dana Walden confirms Disney+ engagement has grown by more than double digits in the last year. 📺 📈 (www.youtube.com/watch?v=Snhy...)
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Boardwalk Times @boardwalktimes.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Happy International Podcast Day from Boardwalk Times 🎙️ New episodes from your favorite pods are coming soon. 👀
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Boardwalk Times @boardwalktimes.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
🚨📬NEW NEWSLETTER📬🚨 • 5 Ways To Radically Reinvent D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event 💭 • Disney’s Muppet Mystery 🔎 • D’Amaro’s Disney Tech Quest 🤖 • Podcast Plugs 🎙 • Links of the Month 📰 boardwalkstoriesfromtheseashore.substack.com/p/boardwalk-...
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Boardwalk Times: Stories from the Seashore — 5 Ways To Radically Reinvent D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event 💭
This month's newsletter includes 5 Ways To Radically Reinvent D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, Disney’s Muppet Mystery, D’Amaro’s Disney Tech Quest, and more.
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Boardwalk Times @boardwalktimes.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Walt Disney Studios has shifted its live-action remake strategy away from replica remakes. This includes recently reported projects that are in development, such as: 🎥 Dan Trachtenberg's SLEEPING BEAUTY-inspired film 🎥 Colman Domingo's Princess Tiana film 🎥 STEPSISTERS 🎥 GASTON
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Boardwalk Times @boardwalktimes.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Shawn Levy has a few projects in the works across The Walt Disney Company. 🎥 STAR WARS: STARFIGHTER for Lucasfilm (Director) 🎥 GHOST RIDER for Marvel Studios (Director) 🎥 CLUB 33 for Walt Disney Studios (Producer) 📺 Overall deal with Disney's 20th Television
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Boardwalk Times @boardwalktimes.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Alex Anfanger and Dan Schimpf (BIG TIME IN HOLLYWOOD, FL) are penning the script for Dan Trachtenberg's original film inspired by SLEEPING BEAUTY.
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Boardwalk Times @boardwalktimes.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Dan Trachtenberg is developing an original film inspired by SLEEPING BEAUTY at Disney. The film will have no connection to Angelina Jolie's MALEFICENT franchise.
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Boardwalk Times @boardwalktimes.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Former Disney CEO Bob Chapek is open to raising a private equity fund to acquire new companies. 💸💰
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Boardwalk Times @boardwalktimes.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Bob Chapek's post-Disney career so far. ⤵️ • Chapek is advising businesses such as online agent startup NinjaTech AI and real estate firm Foundry Commercial. • Chapek has also been nominated for a board seat at Vail Resorts Inc.
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Boardwalk Times @boardwalktimes.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Bob Chapek's post-Disney career has been in private equity. “I love private equity because it’s really about the business, there’s very little politics in it because it’s wholly owned or majority owned by one company, there’s no politics of managing big boards and things like that." (Bloomberg)
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Boardwalk Times @boardwalktimes.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Shawn Levy and his 21 Laps Entertainment have signed an overall deal with 20th Television.
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Boardwalk Times @boardwalktimes.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Daisy Ridley is expected to return as Rey Skywalker in the new trilogy of STAR WARS films.
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Boardwalk Times @boardwalktimes.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Jon Watts is attached to direct the first installment in Simon Kinberg's new STAR WARS trilogy, widely believed to be STAR WARS: EPISODE X. Watts was the writer, director, and creator behind STAR WARS: SKELETON CREW.
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Boardwalk Times @boardwalktimes.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Simon Kinberg is writing the next trilogy of STAR WARS films, widely expected to be Episodes X-XII of the Skywalker Saga. Kinberg's history with STAR WARS includes: • Writer/Creator of STAR WARS: REBELS • Creative consultant on STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS • A special thanks credit for ROGUE ONE
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Boardwalk Times @boardwalktimes.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Disney Parks social channels will host a livestream for the Disney Believe on Wednesday, October 7 at 4:30 p.m. EST. 🚢 Disney will share new details, including the Disney Believe's homeport, itineraries, new venues, and entertainment. ⚓️
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Boardwalk Times @boardwalktimes.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Over the weekend, AVENGERS: ENDGAME ENCORE opened in over 3,000 theaters. 🍿 Over 1,300 were Infinity Vision screens, which accounted for about 52% of the opening weekend figure. 💰
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Boardwalk Times @boardwalktimes.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Marvel Studios has crossed $35 billion at the global box office. 💰
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Boardwalk Times @boardwalktimes.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
Notable events for The Walt Disney Company in 2027 so far. • Super Bowl 🏈 • Oscars 🎞️ • Grammys 🎶 • Star Wars Celebration 🎥 • D23 Asia 🌏🥳
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Boardwalk Times @boardwalktimes.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Former Disney CEO Bob Chapek, in his new book, takes credit for the rise of current Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro. “I consistently suggested the idea of promoting him. He had been a relative unknown in the corporate hierarchy before I singled him out.” (www.nytimes.com/2026/09/23/b...)
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Boardwalk Times @boardwalktimes.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Bob Chapek was told by several high-ranking people, both in government and private business, that, in their opinion, the real reason Bob Iger abruptly stepped down as Disney CEO in 2020 was that Iger anticipated the COVID-19 pandemic. (www.nytimes.com/2026/09/23/b...)
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Boardwalk Times @boardwalktimes.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Disney+'s price increase history. 💸 📈 2019: $6.99 2021: $7.99 2022: $10.99 2023: $13.99 2024: $15.99 2025: $18.99 2026: $21.49 A 207% price increase since 2019. 💸📈
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Boardwalk Times @boardwalktimes.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Disney is raising its streaming prices again. 📺 Disney+/Hulu Premium Bundle: $19.99 ➡️ $21.99/month 📺 Disney+ Premium (no ads): $18.99 ➡️ $21.49/month 📺 Hulu Premium (no ads): $18.99 ➡️ $21.49/month
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Boardwalk Times @boardwalktimes.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Pixar is reportedly working on a new MONSTERS, INC. sequel. Walt Disney Imagineering could include references to the film within Monstropolis. WDI is already working with Pixar to ensure the upcoming COCO attraction features nods to COCO 2. (boardwalktimes.net/monstropolis...)
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Boardwalk Times @boardwalktimes.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
BREAKING: Lisa Baldzicki, most recently President of Disney Consumer Products, will shift into the newly created role of Executive Vice President of Global Experience and Innovation.
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Boardwalk Times @boardwalktimes.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
BREAKING: Cathleen Taff has been named President, Disney Entertainment – Studios and Consumer Products. Taff will continue to oversee Production Services, Franchise Management, and Theatrical Distribution for studios while adding oversight of the Consumer Products businesses.
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Boardwalk Times @boardwalktimes.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Monstropolis is opening in 2027, but without the door coaster... • Welcome to Monstropolis, Archie’s Scare Pig Pizza, The Scareporium, and Harryhausen’s will all open in 2027 👀 • Will Monstropolis feature references to the upcoming MONSTERS, INC. sequel? 🤔 boardwalktimes.net/monstropolis...
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Monstropolis Will Open Early But Without The Main Reason For Its Existence - Boardwalk Times
Monstropolis is opening earlier than expected, but with a pretty big catch. A majority of Monstropolis will open to guests at Disney's Hollywood Studios in 2027. The door coaster, however, will not op...
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Boardwalk Times @boardwalktimes.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Disney kicked off its Created in LA event yesterday. 👀 • 350 creators across multiple countries attended 📲 • Disney wants to create paths for creators 🎥 • Dana Walden addressed the crowd last night 🍿 • The event continues today on the lot 💡 boardwalktimes.net/disney-conti...
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Disney Continues To Be All-In on Creators With Its ‘Created in LA’ Event - Boardwalk Times
Yesterday, Disney and Jon Youshaei kicked off its two-day creator-centric event, Created in LA. The event kicked off at the historic El Capitan Theatre, where creator-made films would be shown on the ...
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Boardwalk Times @boardwalktimes.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
BREAKING: The Walt Disney Company has named Karandeep Anand its first-ever Chief Technology Officer. Anand most recently served as CEO of Character.AI, and held senior roles at Brex, Meta, and Microsoft. Anand will directly report to Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro.
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Boardwalk Times @boardwalktimes.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
NEW: Joe Earley will assume the newly created role of President, Disney Entertainment Television Franchise and Content Strategy. Earley will oversee all content and production for international originals, production, labor relations, and creative talent development.
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Boardwalk Times @boardwalktimes.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
NEW: Adam Smith has been named Chairman of Direct-to-Consumer for Disney Entertainment. Smith will oversee Disney+ and Hulu, including product, engineering, advertising technology, programming strategy, viewer experience, partnerships, and data & analytics.
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Boardwalk Times @boardwalktimes.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
NEW: Walt Disney World is unveiling a new simplified vacation planning experience. • Flexible search with more personalized results 🔎 • A new pricing and availability calendar 📅 • Ability to compare options ⚖️ • Find the best available rate 💸 boardwalktimes.net/walt-disney-...
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Walt Disney World’s New Tech Simplifies Vacation Planning - Boardwalk Times
Walt Disney World executives revealed details about its new tech that will simplify vacation planning process for its guests, during a media presentation last week. Walt Disney World is collaborating ...
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Boardwalk Times @boardwalktimes.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Boardwalk Times attended a preview of The Magic of Disney Animation at Disney's Hollywood Studios. The new experience is a revitalized space full of history, charm, and plenty of fun for the entire family. boardwalktimes.net/the-magic-of...
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The Magic of Disney Animation Is A Much-Needed, Inspiring Addition To Disney’s Hollywood Studios - Boardwalk Times
Disney's Hollywood Studios in 2026 has undergone what I would call a mini rebuild. This year we've seen Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run updated to feature The Mandalorian and Grogu, Rock 'N' Roller C...
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Boardwalk Times @boardwalktimes.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
50 years ago, THE MUPPET SHOW debuted in September 1976. Now, 50 years later, fans are waiting to hear whether THE MUPPET SHOW is coming back in September 2026.
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Boardwalk Times @boardwalktimes.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
The cover for THE MARTY SKLAR ARCHIVES: TIME CAPSULES OF WALT DISNEY IMAGINEERING. A new book by Bob Weis. Forewords by Leslie Iwerks and Rebecca Cline.
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Boardwalk Times @boardwalktimes.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Katherine Rundell is taking two years off from writing IMPOSSIBLE CREATURES books. Rundell will use the time to focus on developing the screenplay for IMPOSSIBLE CREATURES at Disney. (www.polygon.com/katherine-ru...)
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Boardwalk Times @boardwalktimes.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Piston Peak at the Magic Kingdom is going to be special. • The inspirations for the land and our comparisons • CARS RIDGE RUN RALLY will feature an all-new ride vehicle • How the area will work within the rest of Frontierland boardwalktimes.net/piston-peak-...
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Piston Peak at Magic Kingdom Will Be Peak - Boardwalk Times
I have been a fan of Piston Peak since the day it was announced. Even though I appreciated the beauty of Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island at the Magic Kingdom, the idea that we would be getting...
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Boardwalk Times @boardwalktimes.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
🚨📬NEW NEWSLETTER📬🚨 • D23 2026 Fallout: Everything We Learned from Disney’s Super Bowl 📰 • 3 Insightful D23 Panels From The Weekend 💡 • Podcast Plugs 🎙 • Links of the Month 📰 boardwalkstoriesfromtheseashore.substack.com/p/boardwalk-...
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Boardwalk Times: Stories from the Seashore — D23 2026 Fallout: Everything We Learned from Disney's Super Bowl 📰
This month's newsletter we share everything we learned during Disney’s Super Bowl — D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event.
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Boardwalk Times @boardwalktimes.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
The Disney Believe is calling upon MOANA, TOY STORY, and Tinker Bell. 🚢 The Disney Believe will also feature ENCANTO, FROZEN, SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS, and THE LITTLE MERMAID. 🚢 boardwalktimes.net/disney-belie...
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Disney Believe Cruise Ship Calls Upon Moana, Toy Story, and Tinker Bell - Boardwalk Times
The Disney Believe is calling upon Moana, Toy Story, and Tinker Bell in all different ways. The Disney Believe cruise ship will also feature Disney Animation’s Encanto, Frozen, Snow White and the Seve...
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Boardwalk Times @boardwalktimes.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
The new COCO attraction coming to Disney California Adventure will give the park some much-needed balance. Imagineers are drawing upon classics like PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN and HAUNTED MANSION for the upcoming attraction. boardwalktimes.net/coco-boat-ri...
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‘Coco’ Boat Ride at Disney California Adventure Will Give The Park Much-Needed Balance - Boardwalk Times
The first-ever Coco attraction is coming to Disney California Adventure. Although D23 didn't reveal the name of the attraction or opening year, the Coco boat ride is going to give Disney California Ad...
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Boardwalk Times @boardwalktimes.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Everything we learned about the new ENCANTO attraction coming to Disney's Animal Kingdom during D23. • There will be 50 animals throughout the Casita • Walt Disney Imagineering is creating new parts of the Madrigal house that weren’t seen in the film boardwalktimes.net/encanto-at-a...
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‘Encanto’ at Animal Kingdom Feels Like A Classic Disney Attraction Already - Boardwalk Times
Over D23 weekend, the official name for the Encanto attraction was revealed. The new attraction coming to Tropical Americas at Disney's Animal Kingdom will be called Antonio’s Fiesta de Encanto. The n...
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Boardwalk Times @boardwalktimes.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Every Disney Character We Know Coming To The New Tropical Americas Carousel ⤵️ boardwalktimes.net/every-disney...
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Every Disney Character We Know Coming To The New Tropical Americas Carousel - Boardwalk Times
The carousel coming to Tropical Americas will be called El Carrusel de los Animalitos. The backstory is that a local woodcarver in Pueblo Esperanza has decided to create a beautiful new family attract...
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Boardwalk Times @boardwalktimes.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
As a lifelong DINOSAUR fan, I have to admit that INDIANA JONES AND THE MYTH OF THE JADE SERPENT is going to be a worthy successor. boardwalktimes.net/im-finally-o...
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I’m Finally On Board For The New ‘Indiana Jones’ Attraction At Animal Kingdom - Boardwalk Times
I can't believe it. As a lifelong Dinosaur fan, I thought I was never going to truly be able to vibe with the upcoming Indiana Jones attraction. I understand Indiana Jones' appeal! It's an iconic fran...
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