Author: Mr. Daps
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Maya Hawke Shares About Anxiety in Inside Out 2 Interview
Maya Hawke voices Anxiety in Pixar’s newest film, Inside Out 2. Anxiety is one of the new emotions found in Riley’s head in the film. There is also Embarrassment, Envy, and even Ennui. Anxiety is described as being frazzled yet friendly. Ahead of the official opening of the film, Maya Hawke shared about how she…
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Uber Offers Free Rides to Teens to Theaters to See Inside Out 2
Uber is offering a ride to teenagers who want to go see ‘Inside Out 2.’ They also have a special Emotional Support Water Bottle Kit.
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Dropping Into Summer – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #716
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week there is a TON of ground to cover. Throughout the course of the episode, the Geeks chat about a new development deal for Walt Disney World, the new Donald Duck short, Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point, The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure, CommuniCore Hall and CommuniCore Plaza,…
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The Incredible Hulk | DISNEY THIS DAY | June 13, 2008
On this day in 2008, ‘The Incredible Hulk’ was released. Although the movie was distributed by Universal Pictures, it was produced by Marvel Studios and is considered the second film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe after ‘Iron Man.’ Self-professed Hulk fan Edward Norton took on the title role in this reboot, also rewriting much of…
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Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Approves Walt Disney World Resort Development Deal
The conflict between Disney and Governor DeSantis and his board on the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District appears to be over. Today, the five-member board unanimously approved a 15-year development deal. With this deal, the district commits to making infrastructure improvements and Disney commits to investing up to $17 billion into Walt Disney World over…
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Disney Announces Its Moana For Live-Action Film
Disney has found its title character for its upcoming live-action remake of Moana. Previously, the only cast member that was known was Dwayne Johnson who would be returning as Maui. Today Disney announced several other cast members for the film, including Moana! Catherine Laga‘aia will be taking on the role of Moana to life. Laga‘aia…
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Pixar Chief Creative Officer Shoots Down Live-Action Remakes for Pixar Films
Pixar Chief Creative Officer Pete Docter is not a fan of Pixar flicks being remade as live-action films. The animation studio, which is owned by The Walt Disney Company, is known for its innovative computer animation. Its first full-length feature film was Toy Story in 1995, a film which Disney distributed. In 2006, the company…
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Take a Journey Through Disney Music Milestones With New Disney Podcast
A new Disney podcast from Randy Thornton offers Disney fans the chance to explore Disney music in a unique way. In Disney – A Recorded History, Disney history is explored through the lens of milestone musical moments. This podcast looks back at some Disney musical milestones through the years including Steamboat Willie, Snow White and…
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VIDEO: Opening Day Tour of CommuniCore Hall and CommuniCore Plaza at EPCOT
CommuniCore Hall and CommuniCore Plaza are both now open at EPCOT at Walt Disney World Resort. Check out what it was like on opening day!
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Inside Out 2 Director Kelsey Mann Discusses Navigating Emotion and Expanding Riley’s World
Inside Out 2 is directed by Kelsey Mann, a first-time Pixar feature film director. This film is a sequel to Inside Out, which was directed by current Pixar Chief Creative Officer Pete Docter. The film has Riley a little bit older and entering a bigger world and having new emotions. This is the story that…
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Tarzan | DISNEY THIS DAY | June 12, 1999
On this day in 1999, ‘Tarzan’ held its U.S. premiere at the El Capitan Theater in Hollywood. Over 2,000 fans packed bleachers around the theater where celebrities and filmmakers paraded along a 100-foot red carpet. Three city blocks were cordoned off for the occasion. After the film, the 1,000 lucky attendees were treated to a…
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Paul Giamatti Joins Star Trek: Starfleet Academy Cast in Villainous Recurring Role
Acting legend Paul Giamatti has joined the cast of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy. He will be a recurring guest star. He will also apparently be the villain. StarTrek.com revealed today that Giamatti’s character will be the “season’s antagonist — a man with an ominous past connected to one of the Academy’s cadets.” The casting of…
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Wake Up Dead Man – A Knives Out Mystery Begins Production
The next film in the Knives Out franchise has begun production. Yesterday, Rian Johnson tweeted the news along with a picture of the hero of these films, Benoit Blanc. Johnson said, “Aaaaand we’re off! Today is day 1 of shooting on the next Benoit Blanc mystery “Wake Up Dead Man” – see you on the…
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‘The Acolyte’ Has Strongest Disney+ Premiere in 2024
Disney has announced that The Acolyte has had the strongest premiere on Disney+ of any program this year. Initially, the series premiered with 4.8 million views in the first 24 hours. However, that was just the start of it. This new Star Wars series premiere episode continued to gather views and reached 11.1 million views*…
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New Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Disney PhotoPass Ops Coming to Walt Disney World Resort
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure officially opens on June 28, 2024. When it does, there will be plenty to enjoy. Along with this new attraction with new audio-animatronics, new characters, and new music, there will also be new merchandise in a new store near the attraction in Magic Kingdom. There are also some new and unique Disney…
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Silly Symphony Swings | DISNEY THIS DAY | June 11, 2010
On this day in 2010, the Silly Symphony Swings opened at Disney California Adventure. It is themed to the 1935 Mickey Mouse short ‘The Band Concert,’ which was not actually part of the Silly Symphony series. Following the plot of the short, a tornado arises that spins guests to either the “William Tell Overture” or…
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First Guests Welcomed to Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point
The first guests were welcomed this week to Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point. The guests were welcomed today to Disney Cruise Line’s newest destination on the island of Eleuthera, The Bahamas. This new one-of-a-kind destination immerses guests in the spirit and culture of The Bahamas. It also provides Disney’s signature entertainment, port adventures and…
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New Details and Imagery Revealed for The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure, Coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios
This fall, a new iteration of The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure will be coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This brand new show reimagines the Disney animated classic The Little Mermaid with all-new physical sets, cast of puppets, live performers, and stunning visuals. “We thought about what Ariel’s room may look like and came…
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Country Bear Musical Jamboree to Open at Magic Kingdom on July 17
The Country Bear Musical Jamboree now has an opening date. This newest iteration of the show will be debuting at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom on July 17, 2024. When it does, guests will hear the Country Bears singing different Disney songs in the different styles of Country music from Nashville. The Country Bear Jamboree…
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New Mickey & Friend Meet and Greet Location Opens at EPCOT
A new Mickey & friends meet and greet location opened today at EPCOT. The new location, found adjacent to CommuniCore Hall, is the new destination for guests wanting to meet Mickey Mouse and other Disney pals. The location officially opened on June 10, 2024. This comes as the multi-year transformation of EPCOT officially concluded. The…
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Kevin “Moochie” Corcoran | DISNEY THIS DAY | June 10, 1949
On this day in 1949, child actor and Disney Legend Kevin “Moochie” Corcoran was born. He acted in many memorable Disney projects between 1957 and 1963, including ‘Old Yeller,’ ‘The Shaggy Dog,’ ‘Swiss Family Robinson,’ ‘Toby Tyler,’ and ‘Pollyanna.’ Corcoran even appeared on three episodes of ‘The Mickey Mouse Club,’ although he was never considered…
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Walt Disney World Shares New Details About CommuniCore Hall and CommuniCore Plaza
CommuniCore Hall and CommuniCore Plaza is set to officially open. With the opening of this new venue, the transformation of EPCOT is now officially complete. With the construction walls disappearing, World Celebration, and CommuniCore Hall, CommuniCore Plaza, and Mickey & Friends will be open to guests starting on June 10, 2024. The new offerings at…
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Disney Celebrates Donald Duck’s 90th Birthday With a Special Look Back Beloved Duck
Donald Duck turned 90 years old today. Through the years, he has had many adventure… or misadventures. Most of them have hilarity ensuing when the best of intentions end up going wrong for Donald. On this day, the Disney Parks Blog has shared a pictorial look back through the years of Donald Duck. Check out…
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WATCH HERE: D.I.Y. Duck Debuts on Donald Duck’s 90th Birthday
90 years ago today Donald Duck made his first appearance in a Disney short. Today, he starred in a brand new short that was written and directed by incoming Disney Legend Mark Henn. The short is called D.I.Y. Duck and has Donald Duck attempting to change a lightbulb. Of course, things don’t go as planned…