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Disney profit boosted by fans flocking to parks, movies

Walt Disney Co results beat Wall Street estimates on Thursday thanks to summer crowds that swarmed into its theme parks and filled theaters showing Marvel movie "Ant-Man and the Wasp.".....»»

Category: topSource: reutersNov 8th, 2018

Disney beats profit targets as fans flock to parks, movies

Walt Disney Co reported a quarterly profit that topped Wall Street estimates on Thursday, driven by summer crowds at the company's theme parks and big audiences for Marvel movie "Ant-Man and the Wasp.".....»»

Category: topSource: reutersNov 8th, 2018

Disney tops profit targets as fans flock to parks, movies

Walt Disney Co reported a quarterly profit that topped Wall Street estimates on Thursday, driven by summer crowds at the company's theme parks and big audiences for Marvel movie "Ant-Man and the Wasp.".....»»

Category: topSource: reutersNov 8th, 2018

Disney, hit hard by the pandemic, signals its belief that bright days are imminent

The easing of pandemic restrictions will greatly benefit Disney's theme parks and theatrical movies. Disney Plus is another story......»»

Category: topSource: washpostMay 14th, 2021

Disney Plus: All your questions answered about Disney"s ad-free streaming service

Disney Plus is an on-demand, ad-free streaming service for Disney fans. Here's everything you need to know, from price to shows and movies included. If you buy through our links, we may earn money from af.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderMar 26th, 2021

Disney is about to reopen its Shanghai theme park. It could be a lot longer before that happens in the U.S.

Disney executives say the parks won't reopen until they can operate at a profit......»»

Category: worldSource: nytMay 7th, 2020

Disney earnings plummet more than 90% as coronavirus wipes out more than $1 billion

Walt Disney Co. profit dove more than 90% in the second quarter, an example of the drastic effects on the company from the COVID-19 pandemic, which executives said cost the media giant more than $1 billion in sales just in its theme-parks division......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchMay 5th, 2020

NewsWatch: Disney earnings plummet more than 90% as coronavirus wipes out more than $1 billion

Walt Disney Co. profit dove more than 90% in the second quarter, an example of the drastic effects on the company from the COVID-19 pandemic, which executives said cost the media giant more than $1 billion in sales just in its theme-parks division......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchMay 5th, 2020

Once a cash cow, Disney theme parks now weigh on profit

As Walt Disney Co.’s cable channels lost subscribers in recent years and the company pumped billions of dollars into new streaming services, theme parks were a steady source of profit......»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralMay 2nd, 2020

Once a cash cow, Disney"s theme parks now weigh on profit

As Walt Disney Co.’s cable channels lost subscribers in recent years and the company pumped billions of dollars into new streaming services, theme parks were a steady source of profit......»»

Category: personnelSource: nytMay 1st, 2020

Once a cash cow, Disney"s theme parks now weigh on profit

As Walt Disney Co.’s cable channels lost subscribers in recent years and the company pumped billions of dollars into new streaming services, theme parks were a steady source of profit......»»

Category: personnelSource: nytMay 1st, 2020

Disney stars in Hasbro"s holiday quarter

Stormtroopers, lightsabers and Elsa dolls powered Hasbro's profit in the holiday quarter as the release of new Star Wars and Frozen movies spurred toy demand. Fred Katayama reports......»»

Category: videoSource: reutersFeb 11th, 2020

Disney finally opened "Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance" and it could be a big boost for business

Matt Stroshane/Disney Disney recently opened "Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance" in both Disneyland, California and Disney World, Florida. "Star Wars" fans have delayed visiting the parks until the star attraction opened, meaning the new rides promise to.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderJan 20th, 2020

The iconic "Game of Thrones" coffee cup and 12 other out-of-place items that fans spotted in movies and TV shows

Disney Sometimes period TV shows and movies leave modern-day objects in scenes or feature props that aren't appropriate for a certain era.  Eagle-eyed fans have spo.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderDec 2nd, 2019

Disney Plus doesn"t have all your favorite movies and TV shows. Here"s how you can request the ones you want.

Disney Disney Plus is available to stream, but fans may notice some of their favorites aren't available on the platform from "PB&J Otter" to the season three premiere of "The Simps.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderNov 18th, 2019

Why visitors aren"t flocking to Disneyland"s "Star Wars" land — yet

The Walt Disney Co. shared its theory as to why Galaxy's Edge hasn't boosted attendance......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsNov 8th, 2019

Disney shares get earnings boost from parks, films

Walt Disney's theme parks and a remake of "The Lion King" boosted quarterly earnings past Wall Street targets on Thursday as costs came in lower than expected for its big plunge into streaming entertainment. Yahaira Jacquez reports......»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralNov 7th, 2019

Disney parks, films outperform as streaming costs stay under budget

Walt Disney Co's theme parks and a remake of "The Lion King" boosted quarterly earnings past Wall Street targets on Thursday as costs came in lower than expected for its big plunge into streaming entertainment......»»

Category: topSource: reutersNov 7th, 2019

Factbox: Marvel, monsters and "Mandalorian" coming to Disney+ app

Walt Disney Co is set to launch its family-friendly streaming service, Disney+, later this year with a slate of new and classic TV shows and movies, as the company founded on theme parks and big-screen movies builds a digital entertainment business......»»

Category: topSource: reutersAug 6th, 2019

Disney earnings beat estimates on boost from theme parks

Walt Disney Co reported second-quarter profit and revenue that beat analysts' estimates on Wednesday, as more visitors flocked to its theme parks......»»

Category: topSource: reutersMay 8th, 2019

Disney+ Has Its Pluses and Minuses

The price of the new streaming service may just be low enough to entice casual fans, but it’s a costly endeavor that won’t turn a profit for years.  .....»»

Category: topSource: washpostApr 12th, 2019