Author: Mr. Daps
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The Walt Disney Company Receives 50 People’s Choice Awards Nominations
Today, The Walt Disney Company received 50 People’s Choice Awards nominations, with Hulu and 20th Television’s Only Murders in the Building leading in the television categories. Voting across all 45 categories is open until Friday, January 19. Winners will be announced Sunday, February 18, at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT, in a ceremony hosted by Simu Liu.…
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Pixar’s Pete Docter on Why He’s Excited for ‘Soul,’ ‘Luca,’ and ‘Turning Red’ to Hit Theaters
Three films from Disney and Pixar are coming to movie theaters for the first time ever, and Pete Docter is eager for fans to see them in a new way. 2020’s Soul, 2021’s Luca and 2022’s Turning Red are having special engagement theatrical runs this year with Soul hitting theaters this weekend. Docter—who is the Chief Creative Officer at Pixar—is excited to present them the way they were…
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Disneyland Resort Reveals New Cast Member Nametags
The Disneyland Resort revealed new nametags today. These nametags are colorful, have park icons on them, and also include the cast member’s name and hometown. Disneyland Resort President Ken Potrock wrote a message about these new nametags and their meaning. All of this comes as the Disneyland Resort is continuing to ramp up its DisneylandForward…
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Andrew Warren Decision Used in Disney Lawsuit Against Governor DeSantis
A ruling about former Andrew Warren’s lawsuit against Governor DeSantis has been filed by The Walt Disney Company in its own lawsuit against the Governor. This comes after the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled against Warren’s suspension by Governor DeSantis after Warren opposed efforts to criminalize abortion and gender-transition treatments for children. This was…
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Disneyland Resort Magic Keys Sell Out One Day After Resuming Sales
Just one day after resuming sales, Magic Keys for the Disneyland Resort have once again sold out. Magic Keys went on sale yesterday morning and throughout the day, people on social media could be seen giving updates about obtaining their new Magic Keys… or the process if obtaining them. By yesterday evening, all but the…
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Walt Disney Animation Studios’ ‘Wish’ Available For Digital Download in January and Disc Formats in March
Walt Disney Animation Studios newest film Wish will be soon available to watch from the comfort of home. Starting on January 23, 2024, the film will be available to purchase for digital download on digital retailers like Prime Video, Apple TV, and Vudu. It will then become available on 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and DVD…
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Sail Away On Next Disney Cruise With New Fashion Collection From Ashley Eckstein and Bret Iwan
The Disney Cruise Line today unveiled a new fashion collection that was created by Ashley Eckstein (Star Wars actress & designer) and Bret Iwan (Official voice of Mickey Mouse & Disney artist). Described as “cruise casual,” this new collection will be launching aboard the Disney Wish on Friday January 12, 2024. It will soon also…
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GEEK EATS: Lunar New Year Celebration Foods
The Lunar New Year Celebration begins at Disney California on January 23 and continues through February 18. 2024 celebrates the Year of the Dragon and this celebration in particular will include characters, entertainment, festive décor, merchandise, and food! For food lovers, this year will see the return of some favorites, like the Mickey-shaped Hot Dog…
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Disney Debuts Future of Entertainment and Advertising at Fourth Annual Tech & Data Showcase at CES
At their fourth annual Tech and Data Showcase – live from the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Disney touted its transformative technology and upcoming innovations. The media and entertainment powerhouse hosted major brands, agencies and journalists at the iconic Chelsea Theater in The Cosmopolitan Hotel, in Las Vegas. “Disney connects our clients to world-class entertainment, sports and programming…
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Sofia the First | DISNEY THIS DAY | January 11, 2013
On this day in 2013, ‘Sofia the First’ premiered on the Disney Channel with the episode, “Just One of the Princes.” The show would air for four seasons and become the most-watched program for preschool-age children during its run. The title character was voiced by ‘Modern Family’ actress, Ariel Winter. The show follows Sofia as…
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D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event Tickets to Go On Sale In March
Today, during Disney Advertising’s Global Tech & Data Showcase at CES® 2024, Asad Ayaz, Chief Brand Officer for The Walt Disney Company, announced that tickets for D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event will go on sale starting March 26. D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event will provide an unparalleled opportunity to connect with fans of…
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UPDATED: Downtown Disney District’s Tortilla Jo’s to Close Not In March, But in April
Tortilla Jo’s has a new closing date. It will now be closing on April 7th. Details here. Tortilla Jo’s is shutting its doors in the Downtown Disney District. The news came from an email sent to customers. In the email, Tortilla Jo’s says that its last day of service will be on March 31, 2024.…
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Disney Earns 16 Screen Actors Guild Award Nominations
The Walt Disney Company today received 16 Screen Actors Guild Award nominations. The nominations come from across its different brands and studios. These include 20th Television, ABC, ABC Signature, Disney+, FX, Hulu, Lucasfilm Ltd., Marvel Studios, National Geographic, and Searchlight Pictures. The winners will be announced on Saturday, February 24, 2024. Here is the full…
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Concept Art for Season 2 of ‘Ahsoka’ Revealed
Concept art for the second season of Ahsoka was revealed the day after it was announced that Dave Filoni was indeed developing the second season of the series. The concept art was shared on the official Star Wars social media. It shows Rosario Dawson as Ahsoka standing on what looks to be the top of…
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Disney and Pixar’s ‘Soul’ Arrives in Theaters This Weekend!
There were several films from Disney and Pixar that were released on Disney+ instead of the theaters due to the impacts of the pandemic. Now, these films are getting a chance to be seen on the big screen (which really is how every Pixar film should be seen at least once). The first film that…
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Florida Republican House Speaker Says No to Disney District Legislation Changes
The Republican House Speaker in Florida has said no to legislation that would return the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District to its former iteration, the Reedy Creek Improvement District. The district is the home to most of Walt Disney World Resort. While talking to reporters on Tuesday, House Speaker Paul Renner said that he still…
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‘The Marvels’ Available on Digital in January and Disc Formats in February
The Marvels will soon be released on digital and then disc formats in the coming months. On January 16, 2024, the film will be available on digital retails for purchase. On February 13, 2024, the film will arrive on multiple disc formats including 4KUltraHD, Blu-ray, and DVD. The release will include bonus features that include…
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Two Communities Within the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Prepare For End of Services Agreement
Lake Buena Vista and Bay Lake met this last Wednesday to prepare for the end of a services agreement with the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District. This will lead to the district no longer providing most government services for these two communities. This transition will take place on January 16, 2024. The change comes as…
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GIFT GUIDE: Valentine’s Day Gifts on shopDisney
Valentine’s Day is just a month away and NOW is the time to start thinking of what to get your special someone. This is the time to pick that perfect gift with plenty of time to wrap it and have a way to present it in the perfect way. There are some really cute possibilities…
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Inside ‘Echo,’ Marvel Studios’ Gritty and Grounded New Series
Marvel Studios’ Echo is set after the events of 2021’s Hawkeye, in which Maya Lopez (Alaqua Cox) exacted her revenge on Kingpin (Vincent D’Onofrio), thereby putting herself in grave danger. That climactic conflict is revisited in Echo, a self-contained five-episode series that follows Maya’s pursuit of payback and power. Before filming began at Trilith Studios in Fayetteville, Ga., in…
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Walt Disney World Preview Center | DISNEY THIS DAY | January 10, 1970
On this day in 1970, the Walt Disney World Preview Center opened in Florida, almost two years before the Resort itself would open. The Preview Center would act a first tour of the new “Vacation Kingdom of the World” for over one million guests, 5,000 of which visited on opening weekend. It offered an in-depth…
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This Spring Festival, Celebrate the New Year with Mushu the Dragon at Shanghai Disney Resort
Shanghai, January 9, 2024 – As the countdown to the Year of the Dragon begins, Shanghai Disney Resort is gearing up for an enchanting and immersive Year of the Dragon celebration, welcoming guests from Shanghai and beyond to enjoy traditional reunions with family and friends sprinkled with Disney magic! From January 18 through February 24, guests…
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Racing Into January – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #694
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week there are a lot of exciting things to geek out about. First off, the return of the Disneyland Half Marathon this weekend! Daps Magic is setting up a cheer team to support runners. If you would like to join, be sure to keep your eyes on DapsMagic.com this week…
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Three More Sleeps Until Bluey
In just three days ten new episodes of Bluey will be arriving on Disney+. That’s right, in just three sleeps it will be January 12, 2024 and ten all-new episodes will be available to watch on Disney’s streaming service. Bluey was the #1 most watched series in 2023 for preschoolers and kids in the US*.…