Robbie Whelan

Los Angeles

I cover Hollywood for @WSJ. Writing a book on Bob Iger’s @Disney for HarperCollins/WM. Lover of bluegrass, @Steelers @FCBarcelona @Bucks [email protected]

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ディズニー旅行は高すぎる米来園客が離反

2 months ago | jp.wsj.com | Robbie Whelan

イボンヌ・キンデルさんは、ウォルト・ディズニー・ワールド・リゾートへの旅行を何年も考えていた。昨年11月、ついに家族4人で訪れる機会を得た。　デラウェア州ベアの銀行でコンプライアンスを担当するキンデルさんは、特に最近の値上げ後の料金に衝撃を受けた。2日分のパークチケットが1123ドル（約17万円）。人気アトラクションの待ち時間短縮パスが208ドル。ドナルドダックやデイジーダックなどキャラクターとの食事が219ドル。ミッキーマウスのシャボン玉が吹き出るバブルワンドが2本で60.68ドル。Copyright ©2025 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8
Even Disney Is Worried About the High Cost of a Disney Vacation

Feb 10, 2025 | southfloridareporter.com | Robbie Whelan

By Yvonne Kindell spent years contemplating a trip to Walt Disney DIS -1.10%decrease; red down pointing triangle World. This November, she finally got a chance to take her family of four. The trip left Kindell, a bank compliance officer from Bear, Del., with sticker shock—especially after recent price increases. Two days of park tickets ran to $1,123. Passes that let them skip the line on popular rides: $208. A meal with costumed characters, including Donald and Daisy Duck: $219.
Even Disney Is Worried About the High Cost of a Disney Vacation

Feb 8, 2025 | msn.com | Robbie Whelan

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Even Disney Is Worried About the High Cost of a Disney Vacation

Feb 8, 2025 | wsj.com | Robbie Whelan |Zack Wittman

Your browser does not support the audio tag. 00:00 / 01:48This article is in your queue. Yvonne Kindell spent years contemplating a trip to Walt Disney DIS -1.10%decrease; red down pointing triangle World. This November, she finally got a chance to take her family of four. The trip left Kindell, a bank compliance officer from Bear, Del., with sticker shock—especially after recent price increases. Two days of park tickets ran to $1,123. Passes that let them skip the line on popular rides: $208.
Disney is Massively Expanding Its Cruise Lines. Here's Why.

Dec 9, 2024 | wsj.com | Robbie Whelan

HUDSON RIVER, N. Y.—Strains of “When You Wish Upon a Star” drifted across lower Manhattan on a recent November evening, echoing from Disney’s DIS 0.20%increase; green up pointing triangle newest cruise ship on its path south down the Hudson River toward Florida. Chief Executive Bob Iger had christened the 1,119-foot-long Disney Treasure the previous evening while 1,000 drones hovered overhead in the shape of a Champagne bottle.
Pourquoi Disney investit sans compter dans ses bateaux de croisière

Dec 8, 2024 | lopinion.fr | Robbie Whelan

Il y a quelques jours, un soir de novembre, flottait dans les rues de Manhattan Quand on prie la bonne étoile, chanson emblématique de Pinocchio. Une façon de souhaiter bon vent au nouveau navire de croisière de Disney qui s’apprêtait à rejoindre la Floride.
Why Disney Is Plowing Cash Into a Cruise Line Expansion

Dec 8, 2024 | kanebridgenews.com | Robbie Whelan

Entertainment titan plans to launch seven new ships by 2031, looking to overseas markets far from theme parks Chief Executive Bob Iger had christened the 1,119-foot-long Disney Treasure the previous evening while 1,000 drones hovered overhead in the shape of a Champagne bottle. The fleet of drones transformed into shapes of images from “Aladdin,” “Coco,” “Moana” and other movies as pop star Jordin Sparks belted out a song written specially for the new ship.
Disney is Massively Expanding Its Cruise Lines. Here's Why.

Dec 7, 2024 | wsj.com | Robbie Whelan

HUDSON RIVER, N. Y.—Strains of “When You Wish Upon a Star” drifted across lower Manhattan on a recent November evening, echoing from Disney’s DIS 0.20%increase; green up pointing triangle newest cruise ship on its path south down the Hudson River toward Florida. Chief Executive Bob Iger had christened the 1,119-foot-long Disney Treasure the previous evening while 1,000 drones hovered overhead in the shape of a Champagne bottle.
Why Disney Is Plowing Cash Into a Cruise Line Expansion

Dec 7, 2024 | flipboard.com | Robbie Whelan

1 hour agoWhen Disney+ launched in late 2019 The Hollywood Reporter described the streaming platform as "a risky bet" and it was no exaggeration. New research has revealed that Disney spent $1 billion on just four streaming shows which have received a combined average audience score of just 57.8% on review …
‘Moana 2’ Lifts Box Office to Thanksgiving Record With $221 Million Haul

Dec 1, 2024 | wsj.com | Robbie Whelan

Disney’s DIS -0.11%decrease; red down pointing triangle “Moana 2” sailed to a blockbuster holiday opening in theaters, leading the box office to its strongest-ever Thanksgiving stretch. “Moana 2” earned $221 million in domestic ticket sales between Wednesday and Sunday, the strongest five-day domestic Thanksgiving opening of all time.