Author: Mr. Daps
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“it’s a small world” Reopens in Classic Form at Disneyland
On Friday, January 19, 2024, “it’s a small world” reopened at the Disneyland Resort. It had only been closed a short time as its holiday overlay was removed. As the park opened on Friday, many guests could be seen heading to the beloved attraction. Unfortunately, it didn’t open right away with the park. Several kind…
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Rainy Disneyland Day | DISNEY THIS DAY | January 20, 1962
On this day in 1962, a record low number of guests visited Disneyland – only 389! Heavy rain and wind would force the park to close after only three hours. That Saturday would be one of the lowest attendance numbers ever recorded at Disneyland, and the lowest during Walt Disney’s lifetime. The rainy weather would…
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2024 Disneyland After Dark: Sweethearts’ Nite Entertainment and Character Guide
Disneyland After Dark: Sweethearts’ Nite will be celebrating all types of love on select nights between January 23 and February 14, 2023. On these nights at these special hard ticketed event (sold out), there will be plenty of magical experiences for guests to enjoy. This includes special entertainment, characters, merchandise, photo opportunities and foods. Below…
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Take the Trip of a Lifetime to Antarctica via the Drake Passage With National Geographic Expeditions
Take the trip of a lifetime to Antartica via a flight or cruise across the Drake Passage with National Geographic Expeditions!
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Rain Forecast for Disneyland Resort Area This Weekend
For those who are visiting the Disneyland Resort this weekend, get ready to be wet. From Saturday through Monday, there is a good chance of rain. This could lead to some changes in operations for entertainment in the parks (particularly the live entertainment like bands and characters who are outdoors). It could also lead to…
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Knott’s Berry Farm Announces Last Chance for Certain Character Photos This Winter
Several popular characters at Knott’s Berry Farm are about to say goodbye as the winter concludes.
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Walt Disney World Extends Disney After Hours Events Into Summer
Walt Disney World Resort has revealed that Disney After Hours events have been extended through August 2024!
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Mr. Holland’s Opus | DISNEY THIS DAY | January 19, 1996
On this day in 1996, ‘Mr. Holland’s Opus’ was released in the United States by Disney’s Hollywood Pictures. The film follows Glenn Holland, a composer who strives to make his mark on the world, but takes a job as a high school music teacher to make ends meet. Over the years, Holland discovers that “life…
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Disneyland Paris Shows Park Pictures After Snow Falls
There are few things more magical than snow falling on a Disney park, particularly a castle park. This week Disneyland Paris has gotten this magical experience and it is showing pictures from the parks that show some of its icons with snow. It shows how a little touch of winter magic can add an extra…
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Nelson Peltz Attacks Disney After Bid to Join Board is Rejected
After Disney rejected Nelson Peltz’s efforts to join the board (shareholders could still choose otherwise), the activist investor is lashing out at the company. Peltz said that the company is suffering from “self-inflicted wounds” and should be aiming for “Netflix-like margins.” On Thursday in a proxy statement, Peltz said that Disney needs an overhaul of…
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Disney Orders Pilot For ‘Wizards of Waverly Place’ Sequel
Disney Branded Television has ordered a pilot for a sequel to the popular Wizards of Waverly Place. The pilot will be executive produced by Selena Gomez and David Henrie, who played her on screen sibling in the original series. Gomez is also set to guest star in the pilot as Alex Russo, the character that…
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John Tartaglia Hired by The Jim Henson Company to Oversee Fraggles
Today The Jim Henson Company announced that it had hired John Tartaglia as the Creative Supervisor of Fraggle Rock. In this new role, Tartaglia will be overseeing the Emmy-winning Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock (currently streaming on Apple TV+), and initiatives across consumer products, social media, live shows, podcasts, and location-based entertainment. He will also…
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Trailer Released for ‘Indiana Jones and the Great Circle’
A gameplay trailer has been released for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle. This gives fans of Indiana Jones a chance to see him in action before playing this game from MachineGames and LucasFilm Games, and published by Bethesda Softworks. . The trailer shows Indiana Jones on an adventure that includes everything one would expect. The…
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Star Wars Half Marathon – The Light Side | DISNEY THIS DAY | January 18, 2015
On this day in 2015, the first Star Wars Half Marathon – The Light Side took place at the Disneyland Resort. The half marathon was part of a weekend of RunDisney race events, including a 5K, a 10K, and kids’ races. All were themed around ‘Star Wars, with characters and entertainment lining the race route!…
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New Episode of ‘Playdate with Winnie the Pooh’ Premieres on National Winnie the Pooh Day
To celebrate National Winnie the Pooh Day, a new episode titled “Piglet, Rabbit and the Picnic” premiered on Disney Junior and Disney Channel, adding to the Annie Award-nominated series, Playdate with Winnie the Pooh. The series, which debuted last August, evolves the Hundred Acre Wood narratives with preschool-aged characters. Fans can also enjoy a newly…
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Walt Disney Imagineer Lanny Smoot Inducted Into National Inventors Hall of Fame
Walt Disney Imagineer Lanny Smoot was honored with induction into the National Inventors Hall of Fame, only the second at Disney after Walt Disney. Celebrated for his innovative contributions, including patent “Where’s the Fire?,” Smoot was recognized alongside other illustrious inventors. The event, held at Imagineering, included tours showcasing Disney’s latest technological advancements like the…
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‘Turning Red’ Characters to Debut at Disneyland Resort During Lunar New Year Celebration
Today it was announced that characters from Disney and Pixar’s Turning Red will be debuting at the Disneyland Resort during this year’s Lunar New Year celebration. The news was made on the Magic Key instagram channel. Meilin Lee and her mother Ming Lee will both be meeting with guests who visit Disney California Adventure during…
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Disney CEO Bob Iger Earned $31.6 Million in 2023
Disney CEO Bob Iger made $31.6 million in 2023 in all forms of income. This was a significant increase from the year before. Iger earned $865,385 for his base pay in 2023. Stock awards added an extra $16.1 million, stock options awards added $10 million, performance based compensation added $2.1 million, and he also earned…
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Disneyland Paris Shares About 2024 Pièces Jaunes Campaign
Disneyland Paris makes magic for hospitalized kids in need with 2024 Pièces Jaunes!
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Anaheim Ducks Days Expanded at Disneyland Resort for 2024
Anaheim Ducks Days are returning to the Disneyland Resort. This year, the popular celebration of the local National Hockey League team will be expanded. The event will be taking place on Thursday February 22nd and Friday February 23rd. The celebration will include some things that are familiar to those who have attended in the past,…
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GEEK EATS: Disney Parks Valentine’s Day 2024 Foods
Disney California Adventure Guides, Disney Springs Guides, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Guides, Disney’s Hollywood Studios Guides, Disneyland Park Guides, Disneyland Resort Guides, EPCOT Guides, Food News, Geek Eats, Guides, Magic Kingdom Guides, Theme Parks, Experiences and Products Guides, Walt Disney World Resort GuidesIt’s the time of year where pink things and hearts start appearing everywhere. It’s also the time of year where sweet treats with your sweetie are a part of the Disney experience. With less than a month to Valentine’s Day, Disney has shared a look at all of the treats that will be available in…
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Looking for Disney Valentine’s Day Gifts? Check These Out!
Valentine’s Day is almost here. If you haven’t started looking for Valentine’s Day gifts for your special someone yet, now is the time! Ahead of Valentine’s Day, shopDisney has released a large collection of potential gifts that celebrate this holiday with a bit of Disney magic. There is something for just about everyone in this…
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Disney Makes Case for Rejection of Nelson Peltz’s Board Nominations
On Tuesday, The Walt Disney Company rejected Nelson Peltz’s nominations for its board of directors. The Nelson Peltz-led Trian Fund Management, L.P. and its affiliates had nominated Nelson Peltz and former Disney CFO Jay Rasulo to the board. This effort was also backed by former Disney executive Isaac Perlmutter, who was let go during cuts made…
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Get Ready For Rain With This Rainy Day Disney Gear
For Southern California (and other places), it is one of the rainiest time of years. While it is not super common for it to rain, it is good to be ready for it when it does. For those that live in Florida and go to Walt Disney World Resort, this is most of the time.…