Tag: Disney News
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A Holiday Trip – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #690
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week the Geeks have just returned from experiencing the holidays at Walt Disney World Resort. They talk about the highlights of the holiday offerings of their trip, the debut of Luminous – The Symphony of Us, and other Disney news throughout the course of this episode. There are also a…
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Four More Disney Films Added to National Film Registry
Four films from The Walt Disney Company have been added to the National Film Registry. These are among 25 films that were added to the Library of Congress National Film Registry today. This continues an annual tradition of picking 25 films each year to add to the National Film Registry. The movies that are chosen…
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Federal Judge Considers Dismissal of Disney Lawsuit Against Governor DeSantis
A federal judge is now considering a request by lawyers for Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to have a lawsuit against the Governor and other Floridian leaders dismissed. The lawsuit was filed by Disney and accuses Governor DeSantis and other Florida leaders of retaliating against the company for using its protected free speech when it spoke…
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Disney CEO Bob Iger Sends Holiday Message to D23 Members
Bob Iger, CEO of The Walt Disney Company, sent a holiday message to D23 members. The message includes thanks for to these “dedicated” fans and also shares that while Disney concludes its celebration of its 100th anniversary, there is more to look forward to. The full message can be read below. Dear “Mr. Daps” We…
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Last Day for Gifts to Arrive by Christmas Announced by shopDisney
For shoppers looking to order on shopDisney and receive their gifts by Christmas, the last date for this has been announced. December 16, 2023 will be the last day that shoppers can order from shopDisney and still receive their gifts with standard shipping in time for Christmas. The announcement comes as shopDisney continues to celebrate…
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Premiere Date for ‘Choir’ Released by Disney+
A new original docuseries is coming to Disney+ on January 31, 2024. Choir will be a six-episode series and will have all six episodes released together. This series follows the Detroit Youth Choir as prepare for their biggest performance yet. The full description can be read below. Disney+ also released artwork to give a glimpse…
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Attorneys for Governor Ron DeSantis Ask Federal Judge to Dismiss Disney’s Free-Speech Lawsuit
Attorneys for Florida Governor Ron DeSantis are asking a federal judge to dismiss a free-speech lawsuit that was brought against it by The Walt Disney Company. The lawsuit was filed after Governor DeSantis and the Florida state legislature dissolved the former Reedy Creek Improvement District and replaced with the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District. The…
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‘Disney 100: A Century of Dreams’ to Air on ABC on Thursday, December 14, 2023
Disney 100: A Century of Dreams – A Special Edition of 20/20 will be airing on ABC to commemorate the 100th anniversary of The Walt Disney Company. This documentary will take viewers on a magical journey that began in 1923. It will feature a century of stories and experience that will touch the hearts of…
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Two New Episodes of the Marvel Studios Series ‘What If…?’ Shown at Walt Disney Studios Lot
Season Two Begins Streaming on Disney+ December 22 Plus, A Look Ahead at Marvel Animation Filmmakers, press and special guests gathered tonight on The Walt Disney Studios lot to screen two all-new episodes of season two of Marvel Studios’ “What If…?” which streams on Disney+ beginning Dec. 22. The special screening, introduced by executive producer Brad Winderbaum, head…
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Disney+ Debuts Teaser Trailer For ‘Doctor Who’ Christmas Special
Ncuti Gatwa and Millie Gibson Light Up The Iconic London Eye to Mark their Debut as The Fifteenth Doctor and Ruby Sunday, the Doctor’s Companion Executive Producer Russell T Davies joined Gatwa and Gibson at a Special London Screening
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Haunted Mansion Holiday Closing Date Revealed
The closing date for Haunted Mansion Holiday for this holiday season at the Disneyland Resort is now known. The last day to experience this attraction before it disappears for the year will be January 21, 2024. Following this, Jack Skellington, Zero, Sally, and the rest of the Nightmare Before Christmas visitors will be saying goodbye.…
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Disneyland Resort and Northgate González Market Bring Holiday Magic to Anaheim Residents
(Anaheim, Calif.) Dec. 11, 2023 — Disneyland Resort and Northgate González Market are joining forces to bring holiday cheer to residents at community events throughout December in support of three Anaheim nonprofit organizations: Anaheim Independencia Family Resource Center, Anaheim Family YMCA and Project S.A.Y. (Support Anaheim’s Youth). The series of community events kicked off on Dec. 7…
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GEEK EATS: Foods at Shanghai Disneyland’s Zootopia
Shanghai Disneyland’s Zootopia will be opening on December 20th. When it does, guests will be able to be immersed in the world of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Zootopia like never before. This will include new experiences, a new attraction, viewpoints, merchandise, and of course food! Guests will be able to experience the delicious delights of…
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‘Disney Illusion Island’ to Receive New Update Ahead of Holidays
New content will soon be added to Disney Illusion Island. For those that already have this game, it will be free! Disney Games, in collaboration with developer Dlala Studios, announced that the new content is set to be released on December 13, 2023. It is called the Keeper Up update. This critically acclaimed 2D platform adventure features…
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The Walt Disney Company Earns 27 Golden Globe Award Nominations
The Walt Disney Company today received 27 Golden Globe Award® nominations across its content brands and studios, including Disney Television Studios’ 20th Television, FX, FX Productions, Hulu Originals, Marvel Studios, Pixar Animation Studios, Searchlight Pictures, Walt Disney Animation Studios, and Walt Disney Studios. Searchlight Pictures garnered eight nominations. Poor Things leads the studio with seven, including Best Motion…
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Beast’s Library Closes at Disney California Adventure
Beast’s Library, an attraction that allowed guests to enter the world of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Beauty and the Beast has closed in Disney California Adventure. Found in the Disney Animation building, there were magical elements of the film found, including the magical rose. There was also an experience where guests can find out what…
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Disney’s ‘Wish’ Crosses Milestone at the Box Office
Disney’s newest animated feature, Wish, has crossed a milestone at the box office. It is one that Disney most likely wished it had crossed much earlier. Globally, Wish has now crossed the $100 million mark at the box office. There is still quite a ways to go for this movie to go to make Disney…
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Hong Kong Disneyland Resort Celebrates International Day of Persons with Disabilities with Asian Games and Asian Para Games Athletes
HONG KONG, Dec 9, 2023 – Hong Kong Disneyland Resort (HKDL) today hosted a grand celebration, “Dreamers Unite: Celebration for IDPD 2023 and Homecoming for Hong Kong China Athletes,” commemorating the 31st anniversary of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) while also celebrating the homecoming of Hong Kong athletes. The event invited over 1,000…
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Disney and Nordstrom Celebrate Holiday Season at Wollman Rink in Central Park
As Disney continues to celebrate its 100th anniversary, it is also partnering with other well-known brands to celebrate. One of the partnerships is with Nordstrom this holiday season. Specifically, this partnership is centered at the Wollman Rink in New York City. The Nordstrom and Wollman Rink partnership offers magical holiday-themed experiences for Wollman Rink visitors…
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Why Disneyland Chefs at Goofy’s Kitchen are Creating Festive Plant-Based Menu Items
Chef Kameron Trevino, who works at the Disneyland Hotel, is one of three Disneyland Resort chefs selected to take part in the first-ever Sustainable Culinary Fellowship program created by the environmental sustainability team. The year-long program focuses on menu development, sourcing and partner engagement as well as waste reduction. The chefs are working toward the company goal…
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Jingle Cruise Brings Humorous Holiday Merriment to the Jungle in Magic Kingdom’s Adventureland
The Jingle Cruise at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom is once again back. This is a humorous holiday take on the Jungle Cruise that changes things up in Adventureland a bit. This is a seasonal overlay of The World Famous Jungle Cruise for the holiday season that also sees a change of spiel from the…
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‘Believe! Sea of Dreams’ Wins 2023 Blooloop Innovation Award
The Tokyo DisneySea show, Believe! Sea of Dreams, has been recognized by the industry publication Blooloop with a 2023 Blooloop Innovation Award. This award recognizes innovative products and projects driving the future of the visitor experience across the attractions business. The show earned the award in the category of “Spectaculars.” Believe! Sea of Dreams Official…
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Listen to a ‘White Christmas’ Medley Played by Grayson on the Ragtime Piano at Magic Kingdom
There are many magical experiences to be had at Walt Disney World Resort during the holidays. One of them is getting to hear the piano player at Casey’s Corner tickle the ivories with a wide range of music. Today, while in the Magic Kingdom Grayson was playing the ragtime piano. He played several different tunes,…