In this edition of the Weekly Disney Round-Up, Disney posts strong financial numbers, the Disney Cruise Line starts construction on the new ship, plus we will take a look at this year’s Halloween treats!
This is your Disney news round-up for the week of August 3, 2025.
First Look at The Beak and Barrel, Opening August 29: If you’ve been dreaming of a pirate pub within Magic Kingdom, then your wait is almost over! Beginning on August 29, 2025, The Beak and Barrel will be welcoming guests to this lively pub filled with flavor and fun.
Disney Experiences Posts Strong Q3 Gains: For the quarter ending June 28, 2025, Disney Experiences reported operating income of $2.5 billion, reflecting a $294 million boost compared to the same period last year. A large part of that success came from U.S.-based theme parks, which experienced a 22% increase in operating income, reaching $1.7 billion.
Disney Eats: Walt Disney World Halloween Foodie Guide 2025: The most frightening time of the year (not really) is almost upon us. Goblins and Ghouls will soon surround us, and the culinary chefs at Walt Disney World have been working around the clock to make sure the ghostly bites are ready.
Disney Cruise Line Begins Construction on Fourth Wish Class Ship: Disney Cruise Line has officially started building its fourth ship in the popular Wish class series at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Germany. The project began with a steel-cutting ceremony, a naval tradition that signifies the formal start of construction.
Biggest Disney news this week: construction of DCL’s new ship or Disney’s strong earnings?