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Disney just announced their new CEO! Josh D'Amaro takes the reins effective March 18, 2026. Plus: Space Mountain closure at Disneyland, Universal's Super Bowl ad campaign, Figment's mainstream debut, and Disney surveying about discounts. 🎧 Listen for the latest Disney and Universal theme park news! 📱 Follow us: @ThemeParkShark on Instagram & Threads 🌐 Full coverage: themeparkshark.com #ThemeParkShark #DisneyNews #JoshDAmaro #DisneyCEO

Disney Experiences just hit a record $10 billion in quarterly revenue, accounting for 72% of Disney's total operating income. Plus, a new CEO could be named this week. In today's episode: 🔴 Disney Experiences hits record $10B quarterly revenue 🔴 CEO announcement expected — Josh D'Amaro frontrunner 🟡 DINOSAUR's emotional farewell with Wallace Langham 🟡 DCA's 25th anniversary celebrations begin 🟡 Soarin' getting a major update Theme Park Shark Daily is your morning rundown of everything happening at Disney and Universal theme parks. New episodes every morning. 📱 Follow us: @ThemeParkShark on Instagram & Threads 🌐 Full coverage: themeparkshark.com

Disney Experiences just hit a record $10 BILLION in quarterly revenue — the theme parks are carrying the entire company right now! Plus: Josh D'Amaro could be named Disney's next CEO as early as this week (a parks guy running Disney!), Wallace Langham returned to say goodbye to DINOSAUR in the most heartwarming way, The Muppets are back with Sabrina Carpenter, Harambe Market reopens with lower prices, and Disneyland After Dark tickets go on sale this week. Stories covered: • Disney Q1 2026 Earnings — Record revenue, parks at 72% of operating income • Josh D'Amaro CEO succession — Could be named this week • Wallace Langham DINOSAUR farewell — Dr. Seeker came home • Sabrina Carpenter x The Muppets — Premieres Feb 4 • Harambe Market reopens — New menu, lower prices • Quick Hits: Disney Channel Nite, Star Wars Nite, Hawkeye returns, DCA 25th anniversary Follow us: @ThemeParkShark on Instagram, Threads, and X Website: themeparkshark.com

It's an emotional day at Disney's Animal Kingdom — DINOSAUR takes its final ride as DinoLand U.S.A. closes permanently to make way for Tropical Americas. Plus, record-breaking cold hits Florida, World of Frozen gets a Paris opening date, and Revenge of the Mummy returns at Universal Studios Hollywood. New episodes daily — follow Theme Park Shark for the latest Disney and Universal theme park news.

Episode 2 — Sunday, February 1, 2026 Today's top stories: Universal's theme parks cross $1 BILLION in quarterly EBITDA — Epic Universe still not at full capacity Frozen Ever After closing for major animatronic upgrade at EPCOT Cinderella Castle repainting officially begins — classic colors returning Disneyland's "French Fry Apocalypse" has fans outraged Quick hits: DINOSAUR last day, Skyliner returns, DCA 25th preview Full stories at themeparkshark.com Follow on Instagram and Threads: @ThemeParkShark

Bob Iger is planning to step down as Disney CEO before the end of 2026. Plus, Darth Vader and the original trilogy are coming to Galaxy’s Edge, DCA celebrates its 25th anniversary with Soarin’ Over California returning, and DINOSAUR closes forever this weekend. In today’s episode: 🔴 Bob Iger stepping down — who will lead Disney next? Josh D’Amaro, Dana Walden lead the race 🟡 Disney California Adventure 25th Anniversary — Soarin’ Over California returns Feb 6 🟡 Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge timeline expansion — Darth Vader, Luke Skywalker, Han Solo coming April 29 🟡 DINOSAUR at Animal Kingdom closing forever February 2 ⚡ Quick Hits: Napa Rose reopening, Tokyo Disneyland $650M Tomorrowland, Fast & Furious coaster, Disneyland After Dark 2026 Theme Park Shark Daily is your morning rundown of everything happening at Disney and Universal theme parks. New episodes every morning. 📱 Follow us: @ThemeParkShark on Instagram & Threads 🌐 Full coverage: themeparkshark.com

Universal's Epic Universe is slated to open sometime in 2025! I brought in Alicia Stella to discuss absolutely everything that this new Orlando theme park will have to offer. Welcome back to Shark Stop, the official Theme Park news podcast series from Alicia Stella of Theme Park Stop and Dustin Sparage of Theme Park Shark! 

Alicia Stella and Dustin are back to talk all things at the Universal Studios Orlando resort including the closing of Poseidon's Fury at Islands of Adventure, the possibility of a new theme park land based on Zelda, the Super Mario Bros movie and Super Nintendo World, and Universal's brand new and upcoming theme park, Epic Universe, set to open in 2025! Thank you from Dustin and Alicia :)

Alicia Stella and Dustin are back to talk all things at the Universal Orlando resort including the new Minion Blast ride, KidZone, and Universal's brand new and upcoming theme park, Epic Universe, set to open in 2025! Thank you from Dustin and Alicia :) 

Epic Universe is Universal Orlando's upcoming new theme park! Including worlds and rides themed to Harry Potter / Fantastic Beasts, Universal Classic Monsters, How To Train Your Dragon, and Super Nintendo World, this new theme park is sure to blow fans are! Universal's Epic Universe is slated to open sometime in 2025! I brought in Alicia Stella to discuss absolutely everything that this new Orlando theme park will have to offer. Welcome back to Shark Stop, the official Theme Park news podcast series from Alicia Stella of Theme Park Stop and Dustin Sparage of Theme Park Shark! This is the Epic Universe: Wizard World of Harry Potter UPDATE ft. Alicia Stella. I can't wait for this Ministry of Magic Ride! This is part 3 of a 3 part informational series on the newly upcoming theme park.

Epic Universe is Universal Orlando's upcoming latest and greatest brand new theme park! Including worlds and rides themed to Harry Potter / Fantastic Beasts, Universal Classic Monsters, How To Train Your Dragon, and Super Nintendo World! I'm so excited for a new park from Universal Studios! Universal's Epic Universe is slated to open sometime mid 2025! I brought in Alicia Stella to discuss absolutely everything that this new Orlando theme park will have to offer. Welcome back to Shark Stop, the official Theme Park news podcast series from Alicia Stella of Theme Park Stop and Dustin Sparage of Theme Park Shark! This is the Epic Universe Theme Park Universal Monsters + How To Train Your Dragon ft. Alicia Stella

Epic Universe is Universal Orlando's upcoming latest and greatest brand new theme park! Including worlds and rides themed to Harry Potter / Fantastic Beasts, Universal Classic Monsters, How To Train Your Dragon, and Super Nintendo World! I'm so excited for a new park from Universal Studios! Universal's Epic Universe is slated to open sometime mid 2025! I brought in Alicia Stella to discuss absolutely everything that this new Orlando theme park will have to offer. Welcome back to Shark Stop, the official Theme Park news podcast series from Alicia Stella of Theme Park Stop and Dustin Sparage of Theme Park Shark! This is the Epic Universe Theme Park Ultimate Guide: HUB & Super Nintendo World. This is part 1 of a 3 part informational series on the theme park.

Universal Studios Hollywood opens Super Nintendo World February 17, 2023. We have also learned that a Pass Member preview will take place select dates Jan 29 - Feb 11. Reservations will open on the Universal Studios Hollywood website starting Jan 5, 2023 at 1:30 p.m. PT.  Event Offerings: - Access to the Park during regular operating park hours (for Pass Members who may be blacked out on event dates) - Opportunity to preview SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™ before our official grand opening to the general public - Access to ride Mario Kart™: Bowser’s Challenge - Explore the world of Super Mario™ and enjoy interactive play - Access to select retail and food and beverage locations within SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™ Super Nintendo World will have awesome food at Toadstool Cafe, great merchandise at the 1-UP Factory, the ability to meet your favorite characters such as Peach, Mario and Luigi and of course the ability to play games around the land using Power Up Bands! 

Universal Studios Hollywood sent an email to team members that says Animal Actors and Special Effects Show will be closing permanently on January 8, 2023. This lines up perfectly with our rumors and speculation for a Fast and Furious Roller Coaster at the Los Angeles Theme Park! We have been talking about this for months but this surprise news officially gives us our first real piece of information to latch onto from the park. Could the Intamin drift coaster be coming to Universal Studios Hollywood, changing the landscape of the Hollywood park FOREVER!!

A New Minions Ride is coming to Universal Studios Florida and it is rumored to be based all around Villain Con! Rumored to be taking us right back to where we left off with the last Minions movie, this ride should have plenty of 70's flair and familiar faces. Maybe we will even see the Vicious 6! This ride is replacing the Shrek 4-D Attraction at the Orlando Theme Park!