Disney News, Discussion & an Element of Fun - 2022 Edition

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Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin files permit to greatly expand its pool and recreation area

The plans call for two new pools, including two water slides and a water activity pool. The new pool area is proposed to be built next to the existing main feature pool, on a piece of land that is currently a playground. In the permit plans, the playground is relocated to an area on the other side of the main feature pool, near to the pool bar and lap pool.

 

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Disney boss Bob Chapek sees his pay package double for 2021 to $32.5 million

CEO Bob Chapek saw his total compensation soar to $32.5 million for 2021, more than double his $14.1 million earned during 2020.

Chief Financial Officer Christine McCarthy earned $21.7 million during 2021, double her 2020 earnings of $11 million.

Outgoing Chief Communications Officer Zeni Mucha earned $7.5 million in 2021.

Former CEO Bob Iger topped the compensation chart for 2021, receiving $45.9 million, despite him handing over the reins to Bob Chapek in February 2020.

The total compensation reported includes salary, stock awards, options, and non-equity incentive plan compensation.

And yet, they can't fully staff their parks....

 

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Figment Popcorn Bucket Removed from Pop Eats Menu Board at EPCOT



The Figment Popcorn Bucket remains on another sign nearby, but is not being sold.

 

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Today is the Day! Lunar New Year Celebration is Back at Disney California Adventure Park, Now Through Feb. 13, 2022


Raya, from Walt Disney Animation Studios’ film “Raya and the Last Dragon,” makes her official debut at the Disneyland Resort during the Lunar New Year celebration!

 

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Disney PhotoPass Adds Artistic Flair to EPCOT Festival of the Arts Photos

 

[Ismo]

More character meet and greets returning to EPCOT this weekend

Donald Duck will return to the Mexico pavilion, appearing in the outdoor meet and greet location on the right-hand side of the pavilion.

At the Imagination! Pavilion, Vanellope, and Joy return to ImageWorks.


Both locations will open at 10am during their first week beginning January 22 2022.
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Omg! I’m going to see Donald in Mexico again next week?! I’m so happy!

 

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Good morning from frigid CT, 6 balmy degrees this morning up on the hill.

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As a West Coaster you're making me jealous! We're hitting the slopes next weekend (ROAD TRIP!!!) and you're making me itch for the snow and cold.

 

[jade1]

Disney boss Bob Chapek sees his pay package double for 2021 to $32.5 million

CEO Bob Chapek saw his total compensation soar to $32.5 million for 2021, more than double his $14.1 million earned during 2020.

Chief Financial Officer Christine McCarthy earned $21.7 million during 2021, double her 2020 earnings of $11 million.

Outgoing Chief Communications Officer Zeni Mucha earned $7.5 million in 2021.

Former CEO Bob Iger topped the compensation chart for 2021, receiving $45.9 million, despite him handing over the reins to Bob Chapek in February 2020.

The total compensation reported includes salary, stock awards, options, and non-equity incentive plan compensation.

Well he did bring us some stuff.

 

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Wilderness Swimmin' Pool Closing For Refurbishment Starting Jan. 31 at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort

Guests planning on staying at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground in the coming months should keep in mind that the Wilderness Swimmin' Pool will be unavailable from January 31 to March 21, 2022 due to planned resurfacing. Guests will be able to utilize the Meadow Swimmin' Pool during that time. The laundry rooms will also continue to be available to Guests.

As a reminder, the Meadow Swimmin’ Pool (including the whirlpool spa and waterslide) will be closed for refurbishment from January 9 to early April 2023.

 

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Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon to Be Closed on January 22-23 Due to Forecasted Low Temperatures

 

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Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort Completely Sold Out January 21-22, 2022

Guests staying at Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort should be aware that the hotel will be completely sold out on January 21-22, 2022; as a result, the resort will not be able to accept any late check-outs, extensions, or modifications for those days.

 

[Geomom]

Disney PhotoPass Adds Artistic Flair to EPCOT Festival of the Arts Photos

We did that photo op in 2019, so much fun! We had an annual pass then that included memory maker. It's amazing how it gets done. People walking behind you with light sticks.

 

[rangerxenos]

As a West Coaster you're making me jealous! We're hitting the slopes next weekend (ROAD TRIP!!!) and you're making me itch for the snow and cold.

Trade you any day, LOL! Every year I hate Winter a little more. I want snow at Christmas, then it can go away!

 

[rangerxenos]

Disney PhotoPass Adds Artistic Flair to EPCOT Festival of the Arts Photos

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I wish they'd do this shot year round, it's so cool!

 

[HokieRaven5]

PHOTOS & VIDEOS: From Disney’s Lunar New Year Celebration!

 

[soniam]

Not something I would spring for, but clearly there was a market for it!

After sleeping on the cold, hard concrete for a night, sitting on the floor waiting for multiple panels, and getting crushed a bit in a crowd, it was worth it to me. The sorcerer's packages offered more but were way more expensive and always sold out in minutes.

I wonder how many they sold

Not exactly sure, but Mary Jo said that her ticket was bought with a queue starting point of 718 in front. Friends of hers were not far behind that number and didn't get any. Each person buying could purchase 2, so probably 1400-1600 max. It could be less if some people only purchased 1.

Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort Completely Sold Out January 21-22, 2022

Guests staying at Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort should be aware that the hotel will be completely sold out on January 21-22, 2022; as a result, the resort will not be able to accept any late check-outs, extensions, or modifications for those days.

OMG! The resort of last resort is sold out! They must not have all rooms open. I wonder if this only pertains to cash rooms or includes cash and DVC, probably only cash. Maybe it doesn't have many cash rooms.

 

[HokieRaven5]

A Most Magical Finish: Three-Time Paralympian Wins Division of Walt Disney World Marathon Dopey Challenge Six Years In A Row

 

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“The Crossover” Inspired Series Coming To Disney+

Disney+ has just announced that they are brining to life “The Crossover”. This is a new drama series based on the critically acclaimed bestselling novel in verse by Kwame Alexander. Production by 20th Television is scheduled to begin in February. Alexander is a Newbery Medal-winning and Coretta Scott King Book Awards’ Author Honoree.

 

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DVC Confirms EPCOT Lounge Availability In 2022

A new mailer from Disney Vacation Club confirms the EPCOT Member Lounge will remain available to owners in 2022.

 

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The Disneyland Paris Instagram has a Story about news slated to drop on January 24. Likely surrounding additional information about the 30th anniversary celebration. Uses the Tower of Terror Elevator in the story.




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