Pirates & Princesses

Disney's stock plummeted almost immediately after their Q2 earnings report, despite better-than-anticipated results. Why? Well, it's clear that Q3 isn't looking too good and going forward, Disney's movie slate is pretty lackluster. Then we talk about other Disney news and rumors such as the president of ABC News getting ousted, Bob Iger wanting more sequels and more. About PNP: Everything Disney and Universal! Pirates & Princesses (TM) is an independent, opinionated podcast focused on Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Universal Orlando Resort, and other themed entertainment and travel destinations. Hosted by Thom and Kambrea Pratt. Opinions expressed by our contributors do not necessarily reflect the views of PNP, its editors, affiliates, sponsors, or advertisers. PNP is an unofficial news source and has no connection to The Walt Disney Company, NBCUniversal or any other company that we may cover. On the web: piratesandprincesses.net Pirates & Princesses (TM) is a registered trademark of Clownfish Studios LLC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A viral video by a former Disney Cast Member is telling guests what NOT to do in Animal Kingdom. Crocs officially get BANNED on EPCOT escalators after a series of accidents. Then we talk about other news including the Mufasa trailer landing with a thud, the opening date for Dreamworks Land in Universal and their new Mega Movie parade. About PNP: Everything Disney and Universal! Pirates & Princesses (TM) is an independent, opinionated podcast focused on Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Universal Orlando Resort, and other themed entertainment and travel destinations. Hosted by Thom and Kambrea Pratt. Opinions expressed by our contributors do not necessarily reflect the views of PNP, its editors, affiliates, sponsors, or advertisers. PNP is an unofficial news source and has no connection to The Walt Disney Company, NBCUniversal or any other company that we may cover. On the web: piratesandprincesses.net Pirates & Princesses (TM) is a registered trademark of Clownfish Studios LLC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 2024 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival is starting later than it has in recent years, returning to its pre-pandemic window of August through November. But why? Then we talk about more Disney and Universal theme park news and rumors, including new Smellephants, a Space Mountain movie, Disneyland cast members unionize, the possible end of the Rip Ride Rockit coaster in Universal Orlando and a tram crash in California. Plus, is this the END of Bluey forever?! About PNP: Everything Disney and Universal! Pirates & Princesses (TM) is an independent, opinionated podcast focused on Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Universal Orlando Resort, and other themed entertainment and travel destinations. Hosted by Thom and Kambrea Pratt. Opinions expressed by our contributors do not necessarily reflect the views of PNP, its editors, affiliates, sponsors, or advertisers. PNP is an unofficial news source and has no connection to The Walt Disney Company, NBCUniversal or any other company that we may cover. On the web: www.piratesandprincesses.net Pirates & Princesses (TM) is a registered trademark of Clownfish Studios LLC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

More Disney news and rumors coming at you this week! We talk about the rumored expansion coming to Magic Kingdom and the possibility of Radiator Springs Racers being what's "beyond Thunder Mountain." Then we talk about Disney giving away Disney+ for free to Verizon customers, Star Wars NOT being profitable and... unique Disney World smells?! About PNP: Everything Disney and Universal! Pirates & Princesses (TM) is an independent, opinionated podcast focused on Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Universal Orlando Resort, and other themed entertainment and travel destinations. Hosted by Thom and Kambrea Pratt. Opinions expressed by our contributors do not necessarily reflect the views of PNP, its editors, affiliates, sponsors, or advertisers. PNP is an unofficial news source and has no connection to The Walt Disney Company, NBCUniversal or any other company that we may cover. On the web: www.piratesandprincesses.net Pirates & Princesses (TM) is a registered trademark of Clownfish Studios LLC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week we have a TON of Disney news! We talk about the return of Free Dining, changes to the DAS passes in Walt Disney World, rumors of Robert Downey Jr. returning to the MCU, Halloween Horror Nights 2024 news, and the result of Disney's proxy battle with the Trian Group. Also, we got our first look at the animatronics for the rethemed Splash Mountain, and they look pretty dang good! About PNP: Everything Disney and Universal! Pirates & Princesses (TM) is an independent, opinionated podcast focused on Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Universal Orlando Resort, and other themed entertainment and travel destinations. Hosted by Thom and Kambrea Pratt. Opinions expressed by our contributors do not necessarily reflect the views of PNP, its editors, affiliates, sponsors, or advertisers. PNP is an unofficial news source and has no connection to The Walt Disney Company, NBCUniversal or any other company that we may cover. On the web: http://www.piratesandprincesses.net Pirates & Princesses (TM) is a registered trademark of Clownfish Studios LLC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this week's episode, we talk about Disney World news and rumors including Disney settling its dispute with the state of Florida, some lackluster new attraction announcements, the Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser being sold for parts (cocktail drinks) and the upcoming Disney proxy battle against Nelson Peltz and Trian. We also talk about the rumored dates for Halloween Horror Nights 2024, Disney movie news and more. About PNP: Everything Disney and Universal! Pirates & Princesses (TM) is an independent, opinionated podcast focused on Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Universal Orlando Resort, and other themed entertainment and travel destinations. Hosted by Thom and Kambrea Pratt. Opinions expressed by our contributors do not necessarily reflect the views of PNP, its editors, affiliates, sponsors, or advertisers. PNP is an unofficial news source and has no connection to The Walt Disney Company, NBCUniversal or any other company that we may cover. On the web: http://piratesandprincesses.net Pirates & Princesses (TM) is a registered trademark of Clownfish Studios LLC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week talk about accusations of Disney gouging its customers. We talk about viral reports of family trips costing over $13,000, reports of the $200 lightsabers from Galaxy's Edge breaking down, and the usual grousing about Genie Plus and upcharges. In other news, we talk about the Disney Proxy Battle, Joe Rohde possibly returning to Imagineering, Frozen voice actor Josh Gad getting social media blowback and... the Easter Bunny coming to Magic Kingdom. About PNP: Everything Disney and Universal! Pirates & Princesses (TM) is an independent, opinionated podcast focused on Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Universal Orlando Resort, and other themed entertainment and travel destinations. Hosted by Thom and Kambrea Pratt. Opinions expressed by our contributors do not necessarily reflect the views of PNP, its editors, affiliates, sponsors, or advertisers. PNP is an unofficial news source and has no connection to The Walt Disney Company, NBCUniversal or any other company that we may cover. On the web: http://piratesandprincesses.net Pirates & Princesses (TM) is a registered trademark of Clownfish Studios LLC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fan favorite Disney Imagineering legend Joe Rohde is finally getting recognized by the Walt Disney Company as, well, a Disney Legend. In a shock move, Star Wars creator George Lucas issues a public statement siding with Bob Iger in the proxy battle against Nelson Peltz. More news and rumors for the week include a merging of two theme park giants and Disney's SMELLY new attraction in the Magic Kingdom. About PNP: Everything Disney and Universal! Pirates & Princesses (TM) is an independent, opinionated podcast focused on Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Universal Orlando Resort, and other themed entertainment and travel destinations. Hosted by Thom and Kambrea Pratt. Opinions expressed by our contributors do not necessarily reflect the views of PNP, its editors, affiliates, sponsors, or advertisers. PNP is an unofficial news source and has no connection to The Walt Disney Company, NBCUniversal or any other company that we may cover. On the web: http://piratesandprincesses.net Pirates & Princesses (TM) is a registered trademark of Clownfish Studios LLC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Disney has released a new ad targeting Nelson Peltz, Ike Perlmutter and Jay Rasulo... and it's UGLY. It sounds very much like a political ad. Will Trian get its board seats and upset the Disney status quo? And another Disney Imagineering exec "gets gone" under mysterious circumstances. Then we talk about other Disney news and rumors for the second week of March 2024.  About PNP: Everything Disney and Universal! Pirates & Princesses (TM) is an independent, opinionated podcast focused on Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Universal Orlando Resort, and other themed entertainment and travel destinations. Hosted by Thom and Kambrea Pratt. Opinions expressed by our contributors do not necessarily reflect the views of PNP, its editors, affiliates, sponsors, or advertisers. PNP is an unofficial news source and has no connection to The Walt Disney Company, NBCUniversal or any other company that we may cover. On the web: http://piratesandprincesses.net Pirates & Princesses (TM) is a registered trademark of Clownfish Studios LLC d/b/a WebReef Media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival returns for 2024, and we've decided to rank our favorite EPCOT festivals. Then we talk about Disney and Universal news and rumors for this week, including a breakdown at the Carousel of Progress, Bluey being put on hiatus for a spicy adult cartoon and the Disney Proxy War heating up.  About PNP: Everything Disney and Universal! Pirates & Princesses (TM) is an independent, opinionated podcast focused on Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Universal Orlando Resort, and other themed entertainment and travel destinations. Hosted by Thom and Kambrea Pratt. Opinions expressed by our contributors do not necessarily reflect the views of PNP, its editors, affiliates, sponsors, or advertisers. PNP is an unofficial news source and has no connection to The Walt Disney Company, NBCUniversal or any other company that we may cover. On the web: http://piratesandprincesses.net Pirates & Princesses (TM) is a registered trademark of Clownfish Studios LLC d/b/a WebReef Media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices