Author: Mr. Daps
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Disney Illusion Island Now Available on Nintendo Switch™
Embark on a Whimsical Journey with Mickey & Friends GLENDALE, CA — July 28 2023 – Today, Disney Games, in collaboration with developer Dlala Studios, launch Disney Illusion Island globally, a local cooperative 2D platform adventure video game for up to four players, exclusively for Nintendo Switch™. Experience a brand-new adventure as players join Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck…
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National Geographic Explorer And Award-Winning Filmmaker Bertie Gregory Takes Viewers To Remote Corners Of Our Planet To Witness The Most Astonishing, Never Before Seen Wildlife Moments In Animals Up Close With Bertie Gregory
Each Episode of the New Original Series Brings Viewers Closer Than Ever to Nature To Highlight the Challenges Animals Face and the Resilience They Need To SurviveThe Six-Part Series Filmed Over 219 Days in Antarctica, the Galapagos Islands, Botswana, Patagonia, Indonesia and theCentral African RepublicAll Episodes Stream Exclusively on Disney+ on Sept. 13 BURBANK, Calif.…
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New “Haunted Mansion” Featurette Looks at Dream Cast
A new featurette has been released as Haunted Mansion arrives in theaters. The featurette takes a look at director’s Justin Simien’s dream cast for this film. Along with Simien, some of the cast also share about how this ensemble has come together to make this movie. Disney’s Haunted Mansion | Dream Cast Haunted Mansion Official Description…
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From Disney Parks Cast Member to Director: Justin Simien’s ‘Haunted Mansion’ Journey
When Justin Simien was a Cast Member at the Disneyland Resort in the early 2000s, he would often spend his breaks getting better acquainted with the 999 happy haunts in New Orleans Square. It was time well spent, as he would one day be hired to direct Walt Disney Pictures’ Haunted Mansion, inspired by the classic…
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Florida Judge Refuses to Dismiss Lawsuit Against Disney
A Florida judge denied a motion made by Disney to dismiss a lawsuit filed against the company by board members appointed by Governor Ron DeSantis in the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District. Formerly known as the Reedy Creek Improvement District, the new district sued Disney after the company sued Governor DeSantis and other Florida leaders,…
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Tiana’s Palace Restaurant Marquee and Wheelhouse Unveiled at Disneyland
The progress being made on the new Tiana’s Palace Restaurant in New Orleans Square is beginning to take shape ahead of this quick service restaurant’s opening later this year. Today, Disney shared a look at what part of this new restaurant will look like when it opens when it unveiled the wheelhouse, marquee, and smokestacks…
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“Haunted Mansion” Exhibit and Foods Materialize at Disneyland
A new exhibit and foods have materialized at Disneyland in conjuntion with the arrival of Haunted Mansion in theaters. Disney announced that in the Opera House a new exhibit with costumes from the film along with some concept art. Included in the exhibit will be the dress worn by Madame Leota (played by Jamie Lee…
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Spreading Smiles: Minnie Walk Unites Disney and Community in Bringing Joy to Children at CHOC
On Wednesday, July 16, 2023, a very special event happened at the Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) for the young patients who find themselves receiving care there. Representatives from Disney and other community organizations came together with CHOC to put on this year’s Minnie Walk. The Minnie Walk brings the magic of Disneyland and…
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‘The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse’ Concludes by Returning to Mickey’s Roots with “Steamboat Silly”
Mickey Mouse has lived many lives over his nearly 100 years. He’s been a sorcerer, composer of silly symphonies, and cultural icon. However, in “Steamboat Silly”—the final short of The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse—the most famous mouse in the world returns to his roots. The short—now streaming on Disney+—starts harmlessly enough. Mickey and his friends…
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Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Lowers Walt Disney World Property Taxes
The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District voted for tax cuts on property taxes for the district and its businesses. This includes the largest business, Walt Disney World Resort. The board for the district adopted a reduction to the millage rate (tax rate) during its public meeting on Wednesday. “We heard from constituents loud and clear…
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Hatbox Ghost to be Found in New Location at Magic Kingdom’s Haunted Mansion
The Hatbox Ghost will soon be found haunting the halls of the Haunted Mansion in Magic Kingdom’s iteration of the attraction. When he makes his arrival later this year at Walt Disney World, he won’t be haunting from the same location that he currently does in Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion. This morning Disney announced that this…
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Photos/Video: Downtown Disney District Construction Update – July 23, 2023
Work continues to move forward on the transformation of the Downtown Disney District. This includes the unveiling of some new offerings and some covering up of some old. A new planter around a tree in Downtown Disney District year the Star Wars Outpost has come out from behind the walls this week. At the same…
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Donald Glover to Write ‘Lando’ Series With Brother Stephen
Things are apparently continuing to move forward slowly on the Lando spinoff series. Donald and Stephen Glover are now set to write the series for Lucasfilm that will end up on Disney+ Variety is reporting. The brothers are taking over from Justin Simien, who recently directed Disney’s Haunted Mansion. When the project was first announced in…
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The Walt Disney Company Television Earns 53 News & Documentary Emmy® Award Nominations
Collectively, The Walt Disney Company has earned 53 News & Documentary Emmy® Award nominations* across content brands and studios ABC News, ESPN, Disney+, Hulu, and National Geographic. News category winners will be revealed on Wednesday, September 27, while the documentary category winners will be announced on Thursday, September 28. A total list of The Walt Disney…
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Delicious Adventures Await as the 2023 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival Begins at Walt Disney World Resort
Indulge in a global epicurean celebration as the fan-favorite foodie event returns July 27 with delectable delights around every corner LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (July 26, 2023) – It’s the tastiest time of the year as the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival presented by CORKCICLE kicks off at Walt Disney World Resort July 27, 2023, and continues…
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Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Eyes Cuts to Law Enforcement Overtime for Disney to Pay for Mounting Legal Fees Against Disney
The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District is looking at making $8 million in cuts to law enforcement overtime for Disney properites in the district. This district is where most of Walt Disney World Resort resides. The board for the district is saying that this cut for law enforcement officers in off-duty shifts is no longer…
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‘The Muppet Christmas Carol’ Funko Pops! Now Available for Preorder
The Muppet Christmas Carol is a classic holiday film and one of the best version of the Charles Dickens’ classic. It also is one of the best movie from The Muppets. Ahead of the holiday season arriving, a set of new Funko Pop! figures has been released for preorder with favorite Muppets from this movie.…
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Share Your Disney Vacation Knowledge: Apply to Become a 2024 planDisney Panelist
Search for panelists opens August 1 – August 7, 2023, at planDisneysearch.com LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (July 27, 2023) – Disney Parks, Experiences and Products is looking for experienced Disney Parks guests to apply for a chance to become a 2024 planDisney Panelist. planDisney is an online question-and-answer forum for planning Disney vacations. For 16 years,…
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Three Restaurants at Disneyland to Begin Serving Alcohol As Menus Are Updated
Three restaurants at Disneyland will soon be adding alcohol to their menus. River Belle Terrace, Carnation Café and Café Orleans will all be seeing modifications coming to their menus, including the addition of beer, wine and specialty cocktails. This comes as Disneyland continues to change its alcohol policy. Prior to 2019, the park didn’t serve…
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Hulu Debuts ‘Only Murders in the Building’ Season 3 Trailer
Hulu has released the trailer for Season 3 of Only Murders in the Building. The Emmy Award®-nominated series returns with two episodes on Tuesday, August 8, with new episodes streaming weekly. Season 3 finds Charles (Disney Legend Steve Martin), Oliver (Martin Short), and Mabel (Selena Gomez) investigating a murder behind the scenes of a Broadway show.…
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Disney Responds to Governor DeSantis Lawsuit Dismissal Request
Disney has responded to a request by Governor DeSantis to have the case Disney brought against him and other Florida officials dismissed. DeSantis requested the dismissal on June 26 in the federal court. Disney brought the lawsuit against DeSantis and other Florida leaders and accused them of retaliation against the company and infringing on the…
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A Fantasmic! Announcement – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #670
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week there is a lot of ground to cover, including an announcement about the future of Fantasmic! The Geeks are once again broadcasting from the garden as the studio does not have air conditioning. Along with the Fantasmic! announcement, it was also announced that Queenie and the Jambalaya Jazz are…
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Disney VoluntEARS Celebrate 40 Years of Volunteerism at Anaheim Event
On Saturday, July 22, 2023, Disney VoluntEARS descended on Pearson Park in Anaheim for a special morning beautifying the park and celebrating 40 years of volunteerism. This event kicked off a summer of service initiative of beautifying four parks in Anaheim that is being funded by Disney. Disney VoluntEARS is partnering with the City of…
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Fantasmic! To Return to Disneyland in Spring 2024 Without Dragon
Disneyland Resort has announced that Fantasmic! will be returning to light up the Rivers of America at night in the spring of 2024. When it returns, the Maleficent dragon will not be a part of the show. This comes after the previous iteration of the Maleficent dragon went up in smoke earlier this year in…