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Boardwalk Times @boardwalktimes.bsky.social · 10h

Boardwalk Times contributor @kylesilagyi.bsky.social read the first two books in the IMPOSSIBLE CREATURES series to discern whether it has the potential to be Disney’s next mega IP.

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‘Impossible Creatures,’ The Elusive ‘Next Harry Potter,’ and Disney’s Search for New IPs

Boardwalk Times contributor Kyle Silagyi read the first two books in the ‘Impossible Creatures’ series to discern whether it has the…

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Boardwalk Times @boardwalktimes.bsky.social · 1d

Disney has scrapped its Supplier Diversity initiative.

The initiative supported the diversification of supply chains across Disney with women-, minority-, LGBTQIA+-, veteran-, and disabled- owned businesses.

(Source: @puck.news)

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Boardwalk Times @boardwalktimes.bsky.social · 3d

Disney+ in November has a busier month than usual with the return of Prep & Landing, The Fantastic Four: First Steps, Freakier Friday, Fire and Water: The Making of the Avatar Films, A Very Jonas Christmas Movie, The Beatles Anthology, and more.

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Everything Coming to Disney+ in November 2025

Disney+ in November has a busier month than usual with the return of Prep & Landing, The Fantastic Four: First Steps, Freakier Friday, Fire…

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Boardwalk Times @boardwalktimes.bsky.social · 3d

Happy Halloween from Boardwalk Store! 🎃

Shop here 🎃: boardwalktimes.store

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Boardwalk Times @boardwalktimes.bsky.social · 4d

🚨📬NEW NEWSLETTER📬🚨

• Should Disney Lean Further Into Anime? 👀🍿
• Disney’s Plans for America’s 250th Include Soarin’ Across America 🇺🇸🗽
• TRON: ARES Post Mortem 🥏
• Podcast Plugs 🎙
• Links of the Month 📰

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Boardwalk Times: Stories from the Seashore — Should Disney Lean Further Into Anime? 👀🍿

This month's newsletter includes if Disney should lean further into anime, Disney's plans for America's 250th, and a post mortem for Tron: Ares.

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Boardwalk Times @boardwalktimes.bsky.social · 4d

The same thing happened last week on our trip, where we didn't expect to ride a ton, and then the wait times ended up being so low that we got a lot done.

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Boardwalk Times @boardwalktimes.bsky.social · 5d

The October newsletter is coming soon. 🎃

Subscribe here: boardwalkstoriesfromtheseashore.substack.com

Boardwalk Times: Stories from the Seashore | Zach Perilstein | Substack

A monthly newsletter that covers Disney, its parks, and its businesses. Click to read Boardwalk Times: Stories from the Seashore, by Zach Perilstein, a Substack publication with hundreds of subscribers.

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Boardwalk Times @boardwalktimes.bsky.social · 6d

🚨🎙️NEW POD ALERT🎙️🚨

Before Universal’s Halloween Horror Nights, before Disney’s Oogie Boogie Bash and Mickey’s Not So Scary, there was Knott’s Scary Farm.

Pete and Kelly explore the history of Knott’s famous fright festival.

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Boysenscary! The History of Knott’s Scary Farm on Lowdown on the Plus-Up

Pete and Kelly Dive Deep Into the Godfather of Theme Park Haunts

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Boardwalk Times @boardwalktimes.bsky.social · 7d

Hillary Bradfield is the Head of Story for FROZEN III.

FROZEN III will release in theaters on November 24, 2027.

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Boardwalk Times @boardwalktimes.bsky.social · 7d

Dr. Phil Nichols, a noted Ray Bradbury scholar, joins The Lowdown on the Plus-Up to discuss Ray’s relationship with Walt Disney, his fascination with urban design, his work on EPCOT Center, and Bradbury's attraction concepts that were never built. 🎙️

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The True Story of Ray Bradbury and Theme Parks with Dr. Phil Nichols

Or… Pete and Kelly Become Desperate for Validation and Call an Expert!

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Boardwalk Times @boardwalktimes.bsky.social · 9d

Disney Legend Bob Gurr turns 94 today.

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Boardwalk Times @boardwalktimes.bsky.social · 10d

You're welcome! Glad you watched and enjoyed it.

Boardwalk Times @boardwalktimes.bsky.social · 14d

Walt Disney World in 2026.

• The Mandalorian and Grogu on Smugglers Run
• Big Thunder Mountain Railroad reopens
• Soarin' Across America
• New updates to Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin
• The Magic of Disney Animation opens
• Rock ’N’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets

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Boardwalk Times @boardwalktimes.bsky.social · 14d

Ken Potrock, President, Major Events Integration, The Walt Disney Company, is overseeing Disney's celebration of the America 250th anniversary.

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Boardwalk Times @boardwalktimes.bsky.social · 14d

Disney will reveal more details about Disney Celebrates America activations, programming, and offerings from across the company in the coming weeks.

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Boardwalk Times @boardwalktimes.bsky.social · 14d

This November, Disney Experiences will unveil 2026 offers available at Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland Resort, and Disney Cruise Line for eligible service members in appreciation of their service and in celebration of America’s 250th anniversary.

Boardwalk Times @boardwalktimes.bsky.social · 14d

Disney Consumer Products will release a new line of Americana merchandise, including select items commemorating America’s milestone anniversary, in May 2026 at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort.

Boardwalk Times @boardwalktimes.bsky.social · 14d

Disney Celebrates America will be a 24-hour broadcast on July 4, 2026 on Disney+, Hulu, ABC, ESPN, Freeform, FX and National Geographic and it will end with a special evening fireworks broadcast from Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort.

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Boardwalk Times @boardwalktimes.bsky.social · 14d

Bob Iger on Disney's plans for America's 250th anniversary.

“At its heart, America’s story is one of imagination, ambition, and possibility – the same ideals that have guided Disney since the beginning. This celebration honors both a nation and a spirit that never stop dreaming about what’s next.”

Boardwalk Times @boardwalktimes.bsky.social · 14d

The Walt Disney World and Disneyland apps are currently experiencing technical issues likely due to the global outage of Amazon Web Services (AWS).

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Boardwalk Times @boardwalktimes.bsky.social · 14d

Boardwalk Times contributor Kyle Silagyi looks back on HAUNTED MANSION (2023), a film that overcame a troubled production to amount to something worthwhile, but was ultimately a victim of extenuating circumstances.

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Boardwalk Times @boardwalktimes.bsky.social · 16d

Celebrate the Hollywood that never was and always will be with icons from the past and present. 🎞

Only at Boardwalk Store 🎡

Get your Hollywood Icons Tee today. ⤵️

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Boardwalk Times @boardwalktimes.bsky.social · 19d

NEW: Disney has launched a new online vertical called Explore Disney+.

The website includes watch guides, coming soon spotlights, creator & talent interviews, top lists & recommendations, and official announcements.

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Boardwalk Times @boardwalktimes.bsky.social · 21d

Disney’s Q4 earnings are on November 13, and Zach is doing his quarterly mailbag ✉️

Ask any questions you have about:

• Disney & AI 🤖
• Disney Parks & Disney Cruise Line 🎢🚢
• Disney+ 📺
• TRON: ARES 🥏
• CEO Succession 📈
• Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm, & Pixar 📽️
• Disney/Epic Games 🎮
• Anything Disney 🤝

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Boardwalk Times @boardwalktimes.bsky.social · 24d

Disney is embracing YouTube in various ways. The company is debuting content on the platform, utilizing creators, and eventually could replicate features from the popular video platform on Disney+.

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Disney’s Embrace of YouTube 📺

Disney is embracing YouTube in various ways. The company is debuting content on the platform, utilizing creators, and eventually could…

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