Another window honoring a person who has contributed greatly to Disneyland legacy has been unveiled. This window honoring Disney Legend Harrison “Buzz” Price can be found on the left side of City Hall next to a small staircase. This window honors the man who was instrumental in picking the locations …
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Today at The Walt Disney Company Annual Meeting of Shareholders, Disney CEO and Chairman Bob Iger unveiled a rendering of what Shanghai Disneyland will look like when it opens in late 2015. This rendering is of the Enchanted Storybook Castle. This will be …
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs As was announced yesterday, Imagineer Tony Baxter is changing roles at the Walt Disney Company. The following letter explains was sent to Imagineers this morning explaining, in his own words, his reasoning for the change and also what exactly it is. The …
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Tony Baxter is retiring? A tweet by Eddie Soto this afternoon said: “Disney legend and my boss tony Baxter announced his retirement effective tomorrow. End of an Era. Can’t imagine WDI without him.” Later in the day, Soto tweeted: “@boss_angeles: Just to …
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs The studio behind the Epic Mickey video games has closed. After less than stellar sales on Epic Mickey 2, Disney has closed Junction Point Studios. Disney released the following statement today: It was with much sadness that we informed our teams today …
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Alan Horn is the new head of Disney Studios. This choice follows former chairman Rich Ross resigning after the flop of John Carter. Alan Horn has a long string of successes under his belt. Some of the big name films he has …
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Rich Ross, chairman of the Walt Disney Studios has parted ways with the Walt Disney Company. He saw most success at the Disney Channel where he oversaw the Highschool Musical franchise and is responsible for kick starting the trend of focusing on …
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Kansas City, Missouri, March 13, 2012– Shareholders of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) at the 2012 Annual Meeting today elected 10 members of the Board of Directors and approved the Board recommendations on the Company’s auditor, its stock incentive plan and the advisory …
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE “Heroes Work Here. Employ excellence. Hire veterans.” KANSAS CITY, Mo., March 13, 2012 − Today at The Walt Disney Company’s (NYSE: DIS) Annual Shareholder meeting in Kansas City, President and Chief Executive Officer Robert A. Iger announced Heroes Work Here, a new company-wide initiative to …
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., March 8, 2012 – The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro Orlando (HCCMO) has named George Aguel, Senior Vice President for The Walt Disney Company, to its inaugural list of the 25 most influential in Hispanics in Central Florida. …
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE BURBANK, Calif., February 21, 2012 – Jay Rasulo, senior executive vice president and chief financial officer, The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS), will participate in a question-and-answer session at the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference on Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at …
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE BURBANK, Calif. – The Walt Disney Company today reported earnings for its first fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2011. Diluted earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter increased 18% to $0.80 from $0.68 in the prior-year quarter. “We’re off to a good …
DAPs Magic Disney News- PRESS RELEASE Burbank, Calif. and Mumbai, India (January 31/February 1, 2012) – The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) announced today it will acquire, through a subsidiary, a controlling interest in UTV, one of India’s premier media and entertainment companies. The acquisition will be completed through a successful …
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE From Disney Artwork to Hotel Rooms, Movie Tickets to Science Centers, Dining and More, Members Have More Than Two Dozen Ways to Save BURBANK, Calif. – January 24, 2012 – From Broadway to Hollywood, from the Big Easy to the Aloha State, D23: …
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs The Walt Disney Company has released its annual financial report and shareholder letter. The letter highlights the strong performances from within the Walt Disney Company. A moment is taken also to mention the profound loss felt by the company with the passing …
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE New Destination Helps Parents Celebrate Magical Moments with Baby Offering Inspired Ideas, Mom-Tested Tips and an Extensive Collection of Disney Baby Branded Products Exclusively Outfitted by Huggies Brand GLENDALE, Calif., Jan. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Disney announced today the launch of DisneyBaby.com, a new online …
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Euro Disney obtains an additional standby revolving credit facility from The Walt Disney Company in connection with an approval from its lenders to increase its investments (Marne-la-Vallée, January 10, 2012) Euro Disney S.C.A. (the “Company”), parent company of Euro Disney Associés S.C.A., operator …
DAPs Magic Disney News- PRESS RELEASE BURBANK, Calif., December 29, 2011 - Jay Rasulo, senior executive vice president and chief financial officer, The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS), will participate in a question-and-answer session at Citigroup’s 22nd Annual Global Entertainment, Media And Telecommunications Conference on Thursday, January 5, 2012 at 5:00 …
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs The Walt Disney Company has released a new encouraging youtube video entitled It Gets Better. It begins with Disneyland President George Kalogridis and then continues with a litany of stories and messages from other prominent Disney cast members. This poignant video has …
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE [youtube] In this exclusive Disney Living interview, star of ABC Family’s Melissa & Joey Melissa Joan Hart gives an inside scoop of her family’s love for the Disney•Pixar Cars franchise. A busy actress and mom, join Melissa as she customizes her RIDEMAKERZ car while she opens up …
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Photo courtesy of Steven Clark and D23 Disney is known for making magic. Who would have guessed that magic could be made at what was thought would be a simple presentation about the 2012 events that D23 will be hosting. Yesterday, D23 …
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE BURBANK, Calif., November 30, 2011 - The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) board today declared an annual cash dividend of $0.60 per share, up 50 percent, or $0.20 per share, from the previous year. The dividend is payable on January 18, 2012 to shareholders …
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE D23 is the world’s only official Disney fan club! D23 encompasses tens of thousands of members in the U.S. and around the globe who are passionate about the remarkable past, present and future of all things Disney. FOR DISNEY FANS AND THOSE WHO …
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Glendale, CA—November 22, 2011 — Disney Consumer Products (DCP) President Bob Chapek today announced Josh Silverman as executive vice president of Global Licensing for Disney and Marvel. Silverman is currently senior vice president of Global Strategy, Business Development and Brand Management for Marvel Entertainment. …
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE BURBANK, Calif., November 22, 2011 - The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) President and Chief Executive Officer Robert A. Iger announced today that he has named George Bodenheimer Executive Chairman of ESPN, and John Skipper ESPN President and Co-Chair, Disney Media Networks, effective January …