Author: Mr. Daps
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Dates Announced for D23 Brazil – A Disney Experience!
Just weeks after tickets went on sale and then sold out for D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, there are now new details about D23 Brazil – A Disney Experience. It was announced today that this Disney fan event will be taking place on November 8, 9, and 10 in São Paulo. It will be…
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‘it’s a small world’ 50th Anniversary | DISNEY THIS DAY | April 10, 2014
On this day in 2014, guests and cast members of Disney Parks worldwide raised their voices in song to celebrate the 50th anniversary of “it’s a small world” and its opening at the 1964 New York World’s Fair. The historic singalong was organized by global relief agency UNICEF. Fans around the world could also participate…
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It’s Star Wars Season! – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #707
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week is the start of Star Wars season, Season of the Force that is! The Geeks talk about some of their favorite things about this celebration of Star Wars at Disneyland. After a quick Indy Cam, it’s time to talk about new audio-animatronics that were seen in “We Call It…
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5 Star Wars Things You Don’t Want to Miss During Disneyland’s Season of the Force
The Season of the Force has arrived at Disneyland: this celebration of all that is Star Wars will be continuing through June 2, 2024. During this season, there are plenty of things for Star Wars fans to enjoy including attractions (and updates), Star Wars characters, fireworks, droids, food, beverages, popcorn buckets, and of course merchandise.…
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Disney Releases Date For Fiscal Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results Webcast
The Walt Disney Company has announced when its webcast for financial results will be. Disney will be discussing its Fiscal Second Quarter 2024 financial results on May 7, 2024. The following announcement was shared earlier today: The Walt Disney Company Executives To Discuss Fiscal Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results Via Webcast BURBANK, Calif., April 9,…
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New Story Trailer Released for ‘Star Wars Outlaws’
A new story trailer has been released for Star Wars Outlaws ahead of its arrival on August 30 for Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC. This new Star Wars video game looks to let players be scoundrels as they play as Kay Vess, an up-and-comer in the galaxy’s underworld. The new trailer shows a…
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Season 3 of ‘Welcome to Wrexham’ Arriving on May 2
The third season of Welcome to Wrexham will soon be available for fans of Wrexham AFC to watch. Originally slated to arrive in April, the season was pushed back to a release date of May 2nd on FX and then also on Hulu. This series follows Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney as they purchase a…
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Disneyland Resort Updates Disability Access Service (DAS) – Details Here
The Disneyland Resort is updating its Disability Access Service (DAS). This comes as Disney continues to try and create a better experience that is accessible to all who come to the Disneyland Resort. Walt Disney World Resort is also updating its DAS. Verbiage on both websites have been updated to reflect the upcoming change. This…
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Disney Builds Executive Leadership Team for Video Game Division
Recently, Disney CEO Bob Iger shared of a new partnership between The Walt Disney Company and Epic Games. This collaboration will see Disney stories from its many different properties being brought into Fortnite. “Our exciting new relationship with Epic Games will bring together Disney’s beloved brands and franchises with the hugely popular Fortnite in a…
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Indiana Jones: The Complete CD Collection Now Available for Pre-Order at Disney Music Emporium
An impressive new CD set is now available for pre-order from Disney Music Emporium. Indiana Jones: The Complete CD Collection will be shipped on April 17 and includes music from all five soundtracks written by John Williams for the Indiana Jones franchise. The collection is selling for $149.99 and was originally supposed to be released…
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Ella Enchanted | DISNEY THIS DAY | April 9, 2004
On this day in 2004, the fantasy romantic comedy ‘Ella Enchanted’ was released by Miramax Films, then a division of Disney. A modernized, revisionist take on the Cinderella story and a satire of the fairy tale genre, ‘Ella Enchanted’ was based on a book of the same name. It follows Anne Hathaway’s Ella, whose fairy…
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NCAA Women’s Basketball National Championship Brings in Massive Numbers on ESPN and ABC
After an exciting Final Four and a run of record ratings, the NCAA Women’s Basketball National Championship culminated with massive viewership on ESPN and ABC. The contest — which had Kamilla Cardoso’s South Carolina Gamecocks take the title over Caitlin Clark’s Iowa Hawkeyes — delivered a huge 18.7 million viewers. That number is only expected…
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Blake Lewis Joins Phat Cat Swinger For Four Incredible Performances on Dapper Day at Disney California Adventure
On Sunday, April 7, 2025, Phat Cat Swinger hosted a special guest vocalist for its performances throughout the day at Disney California Adventure. The day, which also happened to be Dapper Day, was full of incredible performances by the band and Blake Lewis. Together, they performed at 3:00 PM, 4:00 PM, 5:30 PM, and finally…
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Disney Pauses Federal Lawsuit Against Governor DeSantis
On Monday, a federal appellate court allowed Disney to pause its lawsuit against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis for two months. Disney had requested the pause on Friday. This was after Disney reached a settlement with the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District and creating a path forward for the company and district. The settlement also saw…
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Pin Trading Returns Between Cast Members and Guests at Walt Disney World Resort
On Sunday, pin trading returned between cast members and guests at Walt Disney World Resort. This marked the return of this activity that had been on hiatus since the beginning of the pandemic in 2020. Now guests can again pin trade with cast members who are wearing pin lanyards or carrying pin packs at Walt…
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Marvel and Coca-Cola Join Forces for Global Campaign
Marvel and Coca-Cola are joining forces for a new global campaign. Today, The Walt Disney Company announced this partnership called Coca-Cola x Marvel: The Heroes. This collaboration is brings these two iconic brands together in new ways. One of these new ways includes a brand-new TV commercial along with a never seen before consumer experience.…
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Authors of ‘Disneyland on the Mountain: Walt, the Environmentalists, and the Ski Resort That Never Was’ to Speak at Anaheim Central Library
On Sunday, April 14, 2024, at the Anaheim Central Library, there will be a very special book event about Walt Disney’s last project. This is a project that was unfinished sadly but elements from it continue to live on in one form or another. The book, Disneyland on the Mountain: Walt, the Environmentalists, and the…
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Will Gay Artist Series May the 4th Merchandise Now on Disney Store
May the 4th is just about a month away. Ahead of the Star Wars Day official celebrations, more Star Wars merchandise is arriving on DisneyStore.com. Today, the new Will Gay Artist Series went live on Disney’s merchandise website. The collection includes apparel, glasses, bowls, plates and more! There is even a blanket! All of these…
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The Genie Himself, Michael James Scott, Stops by Disney Store to Grant Wishes in New York City
Aladdin, the hit Broadway musical, is celebrating ten magical years. As part of this celebration, a very special performance was had at the New Amsterdam Theatre. In Times Square, the Disney Store has also put together a special pop up experience for this milestone event. The celebrations continued when the Genie himself, Michael James Scott,…
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Sea Salts | DISNEY THIS DAY | April 8, 1949
On this day in 1949, the Donald Duck cartoon short ‘Sea Salts’ was released. The short took on a retrospective tone, with a now elderly “Mac” Bootle Beetle recalling a time he was shipwrecked at sea with Captain Donald Duck. While Donald initially looks out for himself at Mac’s expense, even using Mac as bait…
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Season of the Force or Season of the Foods? Check Out All The Food and Beverage Offerings for Disneyland’s Galactic Celebration
Season of the Force is now being offered in full Force (yes, we did that) at the Disneyland Resort. This is a celebration with all that is Star Wars. It includes many exciting offerings including new Star Tours: The Adventures Continue experiences, the arrival of some adorable BDX droids, Sabine Wren visiting Star Wars: Galaxy’s…
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Disney Updates Movie Release Schedule
This last week, Disney CEO Bob Iger shared on Disney’s annual shareholder virtual meeting that there is a strong slate of movies from the company. Since returning to The Walt Disney Company as the CEO, Iger has said multiple times that the company is focusing on quality content over quantity. He has also stressed the…
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The Ugly Duckling | DISNEY THIS DAY | April 7, 1939
On this day in 1939, the 75th and final ‘Silly Symphony’ cartoon short, ‘The Ugly Duckling,’ was released. It was the second version of the short to be made by Disney, the first being released in black and white in 1931. The story follows the original Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale where a duckling rejected…
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‘Fire of the Rising Moons’ Lights Up the Night at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
After winds led to the cancellation of fireworks on Friday night, Fire of the Rising Moons lit up the night for guests in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland on Saturday, April 6, 2024. The show brings iconic Star Wars music to accompanying the fireworks above Black Spire Outpost. The fireworks show includes the incredible…