Tag: Disney
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Five Things to Know About the New Disney Cruise Line Terminal in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Disney Cruise Line has opened its new terminal in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This new terminal will be the starting point for many magical adventures for families as they prepare to sail away and make memories that last a lifetime. This new terminal dedicated to the Disney Cruise Line at Port Everglades has a lot of…
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No Second Season for ‘The Muppets Mayhem’
Today we bring sad news for fans of The Muppets, in particular for fans of The Muppets Mayhem. This show will not be getting a second season. This series debuted on Disney+ and had The Electric Mayhem working on their first album. Each episode showed a part of that process and built to a grand…
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Dave Filoni Promoted to Chief Creative Officer at Lucasfilm
Dave Filoni has been promoted to the role of Chief Creative Officer at Lucasfilm. The news comes from an interview he did with Variety. Filoni, who also has overseen projects for Lucasfilm like Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Star Wars Rebels, The Mandalorian, and Ahsoka, will also retain his current title of executive vice president.…
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GEEK EATS: Pecan Pie From Walt Disney World Resort Chefs
Thanksgiving is almost upon us. As many people gear up for making their Thanksgiving meal, chefs at Walt Disney World Resort are gearing up to give back and make some incredible meals for those in need. Part of these meals include a pecan pie. This pecan pie recipe is made for the Coalition for the…
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BTS Monuments: Beyond The Star – An Eight-Part Documentary Event – To Debut December 20 Exclusively On Disney+
The Upcoming Docuseries Dives Beneath the Surface of the 21st Century Pop Icons, Taking Audiences on an Emotional 10 Year Journey from Before Their Start to Beyond Their Solo Projects and Ahead to Their Anticipated Reunion in 2025 BURBANK, Calif. (November 20, 2023) – After an exceptional 2022 Disney+ debut with BTS: PERMISSION TO DANCE ON STAGE…
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A ‘Wish’ Come True: How Two Generations Teamed Up to Direct Disney Animation’s Musical Comedy
The Walt Disney Animation Studios musical comedy Wish—in theaters Wednesday, November 22—is set in the magical kingdom of Rosas, where a sharp-witted idealist, Asha (voiced by Ariana DeBose), makes a wish so powerful that it’s answered by a cosmic force—a little ball of boundless energy called Star. Together, they face the formidable King Magnifico (voiced by Chris Pine)…
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Marvel Cinematic Universe – Day Twenty-One – 23 Days of Thanksgiving
When Disney acquired Marvel Studios in 2009, the nascent production company had produced just two movies in what they had dubbed the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Iron Man and The Incredible Hulk had both appeared in 2008. Iron Man was well received; the Hulk, not so much. After the acquisition, it would be another year before…
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Hidden Easter Eggs in World of Frozen at Hong Kong Disneyland
The gates to World of Frozen at Hong Kong Disneyland are now open for all to visit. This new land brings the magic of “Frozen” to life and Disney Imagineers didn’t miss a beat while designing the details, including the many Easter eggs to be found. From the iconic landmarks right out of the Walt Disney…
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A Look at World of Frozen During the Day and at Night as New Area Opens at Hong Kong Disneyland
On November 20, 2023, Hong Kong Disneyland opened up the gates to World of Frozen. This new area is inspired by the Frozen franchise and allows guests to visit Arendelle to meet their favorite characters from the franchise, go on attractions, dine, and experience many other fun things. This new land is the culmination of…
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Light Pole Injures Guests When Blown Over by High Winds at Disneyland
Three guests were injured when a light pole blew over on Main Street, USA at Disneyland due to high winds according to Anaheim Fire officials. The mishap happened just before 8:30 AM and saw one of the injured guests transferred to the hospital with serious injuries. The two other people were treated at the scene.…
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Disney to Host Company-Wide Town Hall
The Walt Disney Company will be hosting a company-wide town hall on November 28, 2023. According to an internal memo by Disney CEO Bob Iger, the meeting will discuss future projects. This meeting comes one year after Bob Iger hosted a company-wide meeting one year ago after returning to the role of CEO. The meeting…
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Disneyland Paris Shares Details About 2024 Entertainment Offerings
Starting January 8, 2024, life will be as colourful and joyful as in a movie at Disneyland Park! Over the first few weeks of the new year, Disneyland Paris will gradually introduce a series of exciting experiences that will add colour to cloudy winter days: Disney Symphony of Colours. This programme includes a new nighttime drone sequence, a…
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The Gates to World of Frozen Officially Open
HONG KONG, NOVEMBER 20, 2023 – Today, the gates to World of Frozen, the world’s first “Frozen” themed land, officially opened to the public at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort, marking a significant milestone for The Walt Disney Company as it celebrates 100 years of Disney this year. Paul Chan, Financial Secretary of the Government of the…
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Step Inside the Reimagined Adventureland Treehouse and Meet Its New Residents
There’s a new family in town! The town, in this instance, is Adventureland, and the new family has moved into that spacious treehouse. The Disneyodendron Semperflorens Grandis (that means “large, everblooming Disney tree,” for those who do not speak Latin) was originally home to the Swiss Family Robinson, and in recent years to Tarzan and…
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I’m Thankful For Big Pieces of Colorful Plastic – Day Twenty – 23 Days of Thanksgiving
Most people tend to get lofty when giving thanks. Or else they consider “the little things,” easily overlooked until brought out and magnified in thoughtful prose. Today’s meditation is neither of these. This is about being thankful for big pieces of colorful plastic. Specifically, themed souvenir popcorn buckets and other food-adjacent ephemera offered up at…
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San Fransokyo Square or Tokyo – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #686
Welcome to another episode from two countries of GEEKS CORNER! This week Mr. Daps is once again in Japan and Caitie is back in the United States. There are plenty of things to talk about! This includes the new way to support CHOC, the new letters for San Fransokyo Square, and a lot about holidays…
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Disney Releases Special Video for Mickey Mouse’s 95th Birthday
On November 18, 2023, Mickey Mouse celebrated his 95th birthday. As Walt Disney said, “it was all started by a mouse.” Nearly 100 years later, it could almost be said that it all continues with a mouse. While the company has evolved through the years, Mickey Mouse continues to be a lovable everyman that delights…
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Tokyo Disneyland – November Nineteenth – 23 Days of Thanksgiving
Disney creates a special and unique experience worldwide in their various parks. Tokyo Disneyland takes it to a whole new level, especially when you visit with young children. Last year I visited Tokyo Disneyland with my elderly parents and children aged 5, 4, and almost 1. One of my children also has special needs which…
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World of Frozen Opens its Gates: Here’s What You Need to Know
World of Frozen — the world’s first Frozen themed land — is opening its gates, and there’s so much excitement that there’s a lot to keep track of. Luckily, we’re here to help to sort through the blizzard of information. The Frozen franchise — which tells the story of Queen Anna and Elsa — is one of Disney’s most popular…
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New ‘Wish’ Animated Water Short Now Shown Ahead of World of Color – Season of Light at Disney California Adventure
This weekend a new animated water short debuted ahead of World of Color – Season of Light at Disney California Adventure. This animated water short celebrates Disney’s newest animated film, Wish. The short is shown just a few minutes before World of Color – Season of Light and shows Asha and Star as they take…
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Disneyland Celebrates 95th Birthday of Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse!
95 years ago today Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse made their debut in Steamboat Willie. Today, Disneyland celebrated their birthday and 95 years of magic making. The celebration began as guests walked into the park and were handed a birthday button. The button shows Mickey and Minnie looking very classic. Mickey is wearing a birthday…
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How ‘Steamboat Willie’ Debuted Mickey Mouse’s ‘Everyman’ Popularity 95 Years Ago
95 years ago this weekend, a rambunctious animated mouse set sail, becoming one of the most recognizable and beloved icons in history. That mouse—as you probably have guessed—was named Mickey and on November 18, 1928, the character—alongside his partner Minnie—debuted in the touchstone animated short, Steamboat Willie. Since then, Mickey Mouse and The Walt Disney Company…
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Mickey Mouse at 95 and Disney at 100: Mickey’s Birthday
It’s Mickey Mouse’s Birthday today and he is the big 95! And, in the same year, Disney turned 100! It has been said that it all started with a mouse, but that mouse came 5 years after the Disney brothers started their studio. Still, the Disney company would not be on the map without the…