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The Walt Disney Company news

Disney has reaffirmed its commitment to investing US$30 billion in its US parks and cruise

The government of Thailand is exploring plans for a THB300bn (£6.3bn, US$8.3bn) entertainment

Following the May 2025 announcement by The Walt Disney Company and Miral of plans to
Boutique franchisor, Xponential Fitness has bolstered its senior leadership team with four new appointments, following
One of 2024’s most anticipated new attractions, Nintendo Museum, has finally opened in Kyoto, Japan,
The row between Florida's Republican governor, Ron DeSantis, and The Walt Disney Company has escalated,
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Disney is set to undergo a "major restructuring" following the shock return of CEO Bob
The Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser experience at Walt Disney World, Orlando, is among the winners
COVID-19 has presented our industry with a chance to reinvent itself, said thought leader Seth
Bob Rogers, the founder of BRC Imagination Arts, has predicted that the visitor attraction industry
Global Solutions for Clothing (GSC) is a multi-award winning costume specialist that has been creating
Expenses associated with the establishment of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge attractions at Walt Disney parks
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Disney has donated US$5m (€4.4m, £3.8m) toward the restoration efforts of Notre-Dame Cathedral, following the
Ron Miller, former Disney chief executive officer, and son-in-law of Walt Disney, passed away in
Disney chair and CEO Bob Iger has revealed that the company’s investments into its theme
Shanghai Disney Resort has announced another major expansion – the second since it opened in
John Cora – a former senior executive of The Walt Disney Company – has announced
AECOM – the multinational consulting and engineering firm that provides design, feasibility, masterplanning and construction
Disney chief Bob Iger was on hand in Shanghai yesterday (26 April), to launch the
In its first international agreement, US-based Marilyn Monroe Spas will franchise 250 locations throughout India
Ride Archive, an experience that enables guests to try out now defunct rides in VR,
Disney-themed attractions are due to pop up at London's Westfield shopping centres, with a number
The Walt Disney Company failed to meet estimates in several key areas in its last
Despite a rain-dampened day, visitors turned up in their droves for the fairytale opening of
National Football League (NFL) the San Diego Chargers has revealed its vision for a new
The Walt Disney Company has released a statement confirming Chief Operating Officer Tom Staggs, a
The chief executive of the Walt Disney Company has given his backing to the National
The Chinese government has granted special protection to the Walt Disney Company ahead of the
James M. (Jim) Lewis has been named chief executive officer of Florida-based Marilyn Monroe Spas
The Disney Institute is bringing its professional development training programme to Hawaii at its Aulani,
The Walt Disney Company has beaten analyst estimates for its second quarter earnings, led by
The Walt Disney Company has named company veteran Bob Chapek as its new chair of
Design and production firm The Hettema Group (THG) has been confirmed as the producer of
Disney chair and CEO Bob Iger has extended his contract until the end of 2018,
The Disney Institute is bringing its training workshops back to London this November. Taking place
The Walt Disney Company has posted its third quarter results for 2014, with revenue in
An additional US£800m (€577m, £476m) is being pumped into Shanghai Disney Resort to accelerate expansion
The Walt Disney Company is reportedly planning to open a Star Wars-based theme park in
The Walt Disney Company has acquired production company Lucasfilm in a deal worth US$4.05bn (3.11bn
The Walt Disney Company is providing US$1.73bn (1.34bn euro, £1.07bn) to restructure the debt at
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People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
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The Walt Disney Company news

Disney has reaffirmed its commitment to investing US$30 billion in its US parks and cruise

The government of Thailand is exploring plans for a THB300bn (£6.3bn, US$8.3bn) entertainment

Following the May 2025 announcement by The Walt Disney Company and Miral of plans to
Boutique franchisor, Xponential Fitness has bolstered its senior leadership team with four new appointments, following
One of 2024’s most anticipated new attractions, Nintendo Museum, has finally opened in Kyoto, Japan,
The row between Florida's Republican governor, Ron DeSantis, and The Walt Disney Company has escalated,
Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage
Disney is set to undergo a "major restructuring" following the shock return of CEO Bob
The Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser experience at Walt Disney World, Orlando, is among the winners
COVID-19 has presented our industry with a chance to reinvent itself, said thought leader Seth
Bob Rogers, the founder of BRC Imagination Arts, has predicted that the visitor attraction industry
Global Solutions for Clothing (GSC) is a multi-award winning costume specialist that has been creating
Expenses associated with the establishment of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge attractions at Walt Disney parks
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility  differentiation and long-term commercial
Disney has donated US$5m (€4.4m, £3.8m) toward the restoration efforts of Notre-Dame Cathedral, following the
Ron Miller, former Disney chief executive officer, and son-in-law of Walt Disney, passed away in
Disney chair and CEO Bob Iger has revealed that the company’s investments into its theme
Shanghai Disney Resort has announced another major expansion – the second since it opened in
John Cora – a former senior executive of The Walt Disney Company – has announced
AECOM – the multinational consulting and engineering firm that provides design, feasibility, masterplanning and construction
Disney chief Bob Iger was on hand in Shanghai yesterday (26 April), to launch the
In its first international agreement, US-based Marilyn Monroe Spas will franchise 250 locations throughout India
Ride Archive, an experience that enables guests to try out now defunct rides in VR,
Disney-themed attractions are due to pop up at London's Westfield shopping centres, with a number
The Walt Disney Company failed to meet estimates in several key areas in its last
Despite a rain-dampened day, visitors turned up in their droves for the fairytale opening of
National Football League (NFL) the San Diego Chargers has revealed its vision for a new
The Walt Disney Company has released a statement confirming Chief Operating Officer Tom Staggs, a
The chief executive of the Walt Disney Company has given his backing to the National
The Chinese government has granted special protection to the Walt Disney Company ahead of the
James M. (Jim) Lewis has been named chief executive officer of Florida-based Marilyn Monroe Spas
The Disney Institute is bringing its professional development training programme to Hawaii at its Aulani,
The Walt Disney Company has beaten analyst estimates for its second quarter earnings, led by
The Walt Disney Company has named company veteran Bob Chapek as its new chair of
Design and production firm The Hettema Group (THG) has been confirmed as the producer of
Disney chair and CEO Bob Iger has extended his contract until the end of 2018,
The Disney Institute is bringing its training workshops back to London this November. Taking place
The Walt Disney Company has posted its third quarter results for 2014, with revenue in
An additional US£800m (€577m, £476m) is being pumped into Shanghai Disney Resort to accelerate expansion
The Walt Disney Company is reportedly planning to open a Star Wars-based theme park in
The Walt Disney Company has acquired production company Lucasfilm in a deal worth US$4.05bn (3.11bn
The Walt Disney Company is providing US$1.73bn (1.34bn euro, £1.07bn) to restructure the debt at
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HCM promotional features
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Social fitness the missing link to member engagement, according to a new Myzone report
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Greg Bradley looks at the shift towards strength training in gyms and advises on how operators can create the ultimate training environment
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
David Lloyd is stepping up its commitment to women’s health as it continues to explore what fit-for-purpose looks like for the female population
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
HCM People

Shaun Grove

Owner, Stride Fitness
My goal was to invest in where fitness is going, not where it’s already been
HCM magazine
A new report puts physical activity at the heart of healthcare, says Muir Gray
HCM magazine
Lisa Starr tries the Ammortal Chamber to see whether layering 10 modalities into one experience really delivers more
HCM magazine
The new CEO of UK Active talks to HCM about the gym-curious and why he believes the sector can double in size by the end of the next decade
HCM magazine
People on weight loss drugs reduce their activity levels, according to a team at St John’s Hospital Illinois
HCM magazine
As the 20th State of the Industry Report is released, LeisureDB has rebranded to Evolve, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Software suppliers explain how AI, automation and connected digital experiences can work for the good of operators and consumers
HCM magazine
The fitness industry is mourning the passing of Les Mills, a founding father of fitness, as Kath Hudson reports
HCM magazine
Fuel the debate about issues and opportunities across the industry. We’d love to hear from you. Write to [email protected]
HCM magazine
Shaping the future of the sector with a clear mission, unified voice and open channels of communication. This is the ambition of UK Active’s new chair
HCM magazine
New legislation is exposing weakness and potential liabilities in the management of customer data in health clubs, says Andy Chesterman
HCM magazine
Opinion
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Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
Opinion: Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
Featured supplier news
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Panatta brought together four of the most influential figures in bodybuilding history on the stage of RiminiWellness 2026: Phil Heath, Lee Haney, Ronnie Coleman and Hany Rambod.
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Featured supplier news: Introducing a new era of Nautilus Leverage
Strength training has never been more important for member retention, facility differentiation and long-term commercial success.
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Everyone Active press release: Decathlon UK and Everyone Active announce landmark partnership to make sport more accessible
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GLL press release: 115 past and present GLL Sport Foundation athletes set to shine at the 2026 Commonwealth Games
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