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Disney: Theme parks set quarterly revenue record to the tune of $10 billion
The theme parks segment of Walt Disney Co. recorded record quarterly revenue of $10 billion worldwide for the October-December period, the company announced Monday. It was a 6% increase over the previous year for Disney’s Experiences division, which also includes hotels, resorts and Disney Cruise Line.

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Disney prepares new CEO announcement amid rising theme park revenues
Report: Disney board close to picking its theme parks chief as next CEO
Disney shares slump as its theme parks see fewer international visitors
Walt Disney's (DIS.N) warning that a decline in international visitors to its U.S. theme parks and a slump in earnings at its TV and film division sent shares down nearly 5% in trading on Monday, just...

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Disney’s Profit Wilts, Despite Streaming and Parks Growth
Disney Shares Fall Despite Streaming Growth, as CEO Decision Nears
Disney's new CEO has a winning combination: a friendly face and an eye for profit
Not only is D'Amaro intimately familiar with the company's most lucrative business, but he also seems to have the charm and leadership acumen needed to lead a juggernaut like Disney.

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Disney reports record earnings as YouTube dispute, tourism slowdown hit stock
Disney Beats Estimates as Parks Hit $10 Billion, Flags Modest Growth
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Fall Out Boy’s Patrick Stump Rocks Out in New Theme Song for Disney Jr., Marvel Special | Video

Fall Out Boy frontman Patrick Stump has Disneyfied his rock ‘n’ roll skills for an epic new anthem for an upcoming Disney Jr./Marvel special, and TheWrap has an exclusive first look. Stump, a celebrated songwriter and producer in addition to leading ...
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The Lion King has greatest song in Disney movie history with no competition

The Lion King is already one of Disney's best movies, but there's one song that, after three decades, still hasn't been topped.
New York Post

Disney hikes theme park ticket prices across the board — as passes double to over $200 in past decade

The most magical place on earth just got more expensive — again. The Walt Disney Company is hiking ticket prices across the board for its two main US-based theme parks — Disney World in Orlando and Disneyland in Anaheim. News of the price hikes, which ...
Forbes

Disney's Theme Park Claims In Doubt As Summer Season Revenue Repeatedly Hits Year-Long Low

Doubt has been cast on the accuracy of Disney’s documents after it emerged that the revenue of its theme parks division hit the lowest level of the year during the summer season for the past two years running despite claims in its filings that it ...