Disney stock keeps dropping and there’s growing backlash toward Disney’s cash grabs like Lightning Lane. Will Universal seize the opportunity to pull ahead of Disney in the Theme Park race? 🏰 More Disney News, Rumors and Reviews - http://piratesandprincesses.net Disney is facing challenges in its theme parks and entertainment industry, including potential strikes, competition from Universal, and concerns about future attractions, while Universal is making efforts to attract more consumers and expand its Halloween Horror Nights event. 00:00 Disney stock is dropping due to changes affecting the parks and brand, former Marvel boss sold shares, competition from Netflix and Apple, potential strike at Disneyland was averted with a new contract. 06:23 Disney is facing potential strikes from 14,000 employees, which would impact theme park operations due to strained relationships with employees and a reluctance to pay cast members. The company is also focusing on increasing pay and profitability in streaming services. 10:48 Disney is losing its status as the best theme park due to new Lightning Lane system, causing longer lines and additional charges for attractions, leading to potential competition with Universal. 16:07 Universal is cutting prices to attract middle-class and less affluent consumers, while Disney and Universal are seeing a decrease in attendance due to rising theme park prices and economic uncertainty. 19:06 Disney announced new attractions, but may struggle to find workers due to lawsuits, and there were incidents of people swimming in dangerous waters at Disney World and in Florida for social media attention. 22:06 Assume there’s a gator in all waterways, Inside Out is the highest-grossing animated film, stick to what works for success in movies, concerns about the future of Marvel and Star Wars, Universal Orlando announces new scare zones for Halloween Horror Nights. 27:17 New scare zones and houses announced for Halloween Horror Nights, tickets on sale from August 30th to November 3rd, speaker excited for opening of Epic Universe and Universal Monsters, Disney hesitant to create villain-themed expansions, Halloween event expected to be scarier but turns out to be more quirky. 30:47 The speaker discusses their podcast and asks viewers to subscribe on various platforms. SOCIAL MEDIA 📷 Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/pnpdisneypodcast 👍 Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/PNPDisneyPodcast 🐦Twitter - http://twitter.com/PNPDisney 🔀 FEATURED PLAYLISTS PNP Disney Podcast - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLywmK9eDDdu5a4-AIgqN3p0az_5lZicQZ Walt Disney World - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLywmK9eDDdu5dTu_5-9B2xu3ojfz2BnWq 🎧 PNP AUDIO PODCAST iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pirates-and-princesses-walt-disney-world-podcast/id1016291322 Stitcher - https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/a-disney-podcast-pirates-and-princesses iHeart Radio - https://www.iheart.com/podcast/263-pirates-n-princesse-29364908/ Spotify - https://piratesandprincesses.libsyn.com/spotify Acast - https://play.acast.com/s/piratesandprincesses Podbean - https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/ndiph-386b4/Pirates-and-Princesses-%7C-A-Disney-Podcast YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLywmK9eDDdu5a4-AIgqN3p0az_5lZicQZ ABOUT PNP Pirates & Princesses (Also stylized as PNP or Pirates ‘N Princesses) is an independent, opinionated Disney Podcast and News and Information site focused on Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Universal Orlando Resort and other themed entertainment and travel destinations. Our news staff includes former Disney employees, journalists and dedicated pop culture and theme park enthusiasts. Opinions expressed by contributors do not necessarily reflect the views of this site, our affiliates or our sponsors. PNP began as a podcast in 2015 and soon expanded to news, video and other digital media. We are owned and operated by Clownfish Studios LLC. We are an unofficial, unbiased theme