Author: Mr. Daps
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Photos/Video: Downtown Disney District Construction Update – October 15, 2023
Before the end of the year, there will be a new stage and lawn for guests to enjoy different entertainment and activities at on the west end of Downtown Disney District. With each day, it gets closer to a big and central part of the western end of Downtown Disney District reopening in its new…
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The Walt Disney Family Museum Displays Letter From October 16, 1923 For 100th Anniversary of The Walt Disney Company
On October 16, 1923, the original version of The Walt Disney Company was originally founded. On this day, Walt and his brother Roy, officially signed papers that would grow eventually into a company that would include shorts, movies, theme parks, news, games, sports, and so much more over the course of a century. As The…
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Tinisha Agramonte Named Chief Diversity Officer of The Walt Disney Company
Tinisha Agramonte has been named Senior Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer (CDO) of The Walt Disney Company, effective immediately. As Chief Diversity Officer, Agramonte will report to Sonia Coleman, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer. Agramonte will lead Disney’s diversity, equity and inclusion strategy, helping the company inspire a world of…
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Check Out These New Star Wars Ear Headbands!
There are some really fun new offerings in the Disney Parks and on shopDisney from Star Wars this year ahead of the holiday season. Some of these are seasonal, others aren’t. Two new Star Wars ear headbands that are now available are popular and selling fast in the parks. The first is holiday themed with…
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Mickey Mouse ”Hidden Mickeys” Disney100 Watch and Pin Box Set by Citizen Now Available on shopDisney
A new Citizen Disney100 watch and pin box set has arrived on shopDisney as The Walt Disney Company continues to celebrate its 100th anniversary. The Mickey Mouse ”Hidden Mickeys” Disney100 Watch and Pin Box Set by Citizen can now be found here. The watch features art of Mickey Mouse in a tuxedo and top hat in…
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Imagineers Discuss Future of Walking Droids with Bob Iger and Josh D’Amaro After Disneyland Playtest
Recently, three walking droids that resembled BD-1 made an appearance at Disneyland’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge for a playtest. These droids captivated those visiting in person and also the internet as photos and videos made their way online. Following this playtest, Disney CEO Bob Iger and Josh D’Amaro, Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman, stopped…
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Disney Reveals Just How Profitable ESPN Is
The Walt Disney Company has revealed new numbers under it’s restructured business plan that shows just how much ESPN is worth to the company. After the return of Disney CEO Bob Iger to the head of the company, it was restructured into three main segments. Disney’s three main segments are now: New SEC filings show…
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Disney Decades 2000s Collection Now Available on shopDisney
The Disney Decades 2000s collection has arrived on shopDisney. It comes as The Walt Disney Company continues to celebrate its 100th anniversary. This week is extra special as Monday was the actual 100th anniversary of The Walt Disney Company. This collection has some great items from some favorite releases from the 2000s including Enchanted, The…
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5 Animated Disney Mugs to Add To Your Collection
Anyone who has followed my socials for any period of time knows that I have a love of mugs. If you were to ask me the one thing I collect, mugs would probably top the list. Good mugs seem to come and go in waves. Sometimes there are a lot of amazing mugs. Other times……
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Awkwafina, Angela Bassett, and Jeremy Renner to Narrate Natural History Series for National Geographic
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC ASSEMBLES ITS SUPER-VOICES TO NARRATE UPCOMING PREMIUM NATURAL HISTORY SERIES Nat Geo Turns Blue-Chip Natural History on Its Head With Its Own Champions of Storytelling: Awkwafina Narrates A REAL BUG’S LIFEAngela Bassett Executive Produces and Narrates QUEENSJeremy Renner Narrates INCREDIBLE ANIMAL JOURNEYS (WASHINGTON, D.C. – OCT. 16, 2023) Continuing its leadership in natural history storytelling, National Geographic announced today…
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‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’ Playing at El Capitan Theatre as it Celebrates 30th Anniversary
The Nightmare Before Christmas is going to be shown at the El Capitan Theatre as the movie celebrates its 30th anniversary. This film will be shown in 4D from October 20th through the 31st. Along with the incredible movie-going experience, there will also be props from the movie on display as well as a photo…
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GEEK EATS: Disney Jollywood Nights Food Offerings
This year at Disney’s Hollywood Studios there is a new holiday party being offered. Tickets are still available for a couple of the Disney Jollywood Nights that begin on November 11 and continue through December 10, 2023 on ten select night. This evening of holiday magic will have multiple different offerings throughout the night. This…
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New Book Celebrating 100 Years of Disney is Coming to Disneyland Paris
While Disneyland® Paris is the place where Disney stories come to life, the leading tourist destination in Europe is also full of wonderful references to the studio founded exactly 100 years ago, and that would ultimately become The Walt Disney Company. To mark its jubilee anniversary, a new 230-page book, Celebrating 100 Years of Disney at…
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Once Upon a Studio – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #682
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week is a very special week as Disney celebrates its 100th anniversary! Throughout the course of the episode, the Geeks talk about different parts of the Disney100 celebration on Monday, October 16, 2023. This includes a new Halloween cavalcade at Disneyland, a new statue at Hong Kong Disneyland, and also Once Upon…
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Disneyland Paris Celebrates Disney’s 100th Anniversary with 100 Disney Characters in Front of Sleeping Beauty Castle
On October 16, 1923, Walt Disney officially founded the Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio, marking the beginning of a revolution in the entertainment industry and storytelling. For 100 years, France has played an important role in Disney’s history, first in Walt Disney’s life and then through Disney films, through iconic locations and literary and artistic inspiration.…
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Halloween Savings Event Now Live at shopDisney
Halloween is almost here and ahead of the arrival of this haunted holiday, shopDisney is now offering a Halloween Savings Event. This offers savings of up to 40% for “Halloween essentials and costumes.” There are items that range from costumes and pins to spirit jerseys and Loungefly mini backpacks that are included as a part…
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Here is What is Coming to Disney+ in November 2023
Every month new titles continue to arrive on Disney+. Some of these titles represent brand new content and others are things that already exist and are being added to the library on Disney+. This has been a continued trend since Disney’s streaming service arrived in November of 2019. November 2023 is no different. Below is…
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Here is How Disney Brought Genie Back for ‘Once Upon a Studio’ With Robin Williams Without AI.
Once Upon a Studio is an animated short that celebrates 100 years of Disney storytelling. With 543 different Disney characters, this short is a love letter to Disney animation. It is also packed full of cameos from of voices that are known and loved by Disney fans. During the course of this nine minute short…
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Disney Submits ‘Rogers: The Musical’ Cast Album for GRAMMY Consideration
The cast album for Rogers: The Musical is being submitted for GRAMMY consideration by Disney. The soundtrack for the musical that brought the Hyperion Theater stage this summer at Disney California Adventure. In a post on social media, Disney Live Entertainment and Walt Disney Imagineering threw their hat into the GRAMMY nomination hopeful ring. The…
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New Trailer and Artwork Released for Season Two of ‘The Santa Clauses’
A new trailer has been released for the second season of The Santa Clauses. In this season, Scott Calvin/Santa Claus is turning his role into a family museum. His daughter is going to be taking over the reindeer and he is looking to his son Cal to eventually take over the Santa role. However, things…
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Disney100 Styles by Columbia Now Available for Pre-Order
The Walt Disney Company is now 100 years old. As part of its celebration of 100 Years of Wonder, there are multiple different collections of merchandise that have been released. One of the collections is from Columbia. This offers a warm way to celebrate one’s love of Disney. Disney100 Styles by Columbia includes a jacket,…
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‘Only Disney Can Do That’: What Disney Means to Its Cast Members
As The Walt Disney Company celebrates its 100th anniversary, it’s important to remember the most vital part of this magical company: its Cast Members and employees. Walt Disney once said that “whatever we accomplish is due to the combined effort.” And while Disney has evolved in many ways over the years, Walt’s vision in the combined…
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How Disney Animation’s ‘Once Upon a Studio’ Pays Spectacular Tribute to Disney’s Legacy
Walt Disney Animation Studios’ all-new short film Once Upon a Studio makes its streaming debut today on Disney+ and Hulu as part of Disney’s epic 100-year anniversary celebration. The short film will also air today on Disney Channel, Freeform, FX, and other Disney networks. Once Upon a Studio will also play in front of the Disney100 special engagement of Moana, in select theaters through…
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Here’s How a Four-Page Contract Started The Walt Disney Company
On Monday, The Walt Disney Company celebrated a momentous milestone: its 100th anniversary. Over the last century, Disney has created magical moments, iconic stories, and a media kingdom that has helped grant wishes both large and small. But all of it—the parks, the blockbusters, even Mickey Mouse himself—started out of a Los Angeles residence with a contract that was hardly four pages…