Author: Mr. Daps
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The Walt Disney Company Restructured Once Again Under CEO Bob Iger
The Walt Disney Company has been restructured once again under the leadership of CEO Bob Iger. Iger shared the new plan that is effective immediately on an earnings call, the first since his return to the role of CEO. The announcement of the new structure came as no surprise. It has been in the works…
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Disney CEO Bob Iger Shares that Sequels Are in the Works for ‘Toy Story,’ ‘Frozen,’ & ‘Zootopia’
During an earnings call Disney CEO Bob Iger shared that there are sequels in the works for some of Disney’s most popular franchises. The news came after he announced a restructuring of The Walt Disney Company into three segments. The company will be divided into: As the company moves into the second Iger era, he…
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The Walt Disney Company Reports First Quarter Earnings for Fiscal 2023
BURBANK, Calif.–The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) today reported earnings for its first quarter ended December 31, 2022. “After a solid first quarter, we are embarking on a significant transformation, one that will maximize the potential of our world-class creative teams and our unparalleled brands and franchises,” said Robert A. Iger, Chief Executive Officer, The…
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LIVEBLOG: The Walt Disney Company First Quarter 2023 Financial Results
On February 8, 2023 at 4:30 p.m. ET / 1:30 p.m. PT The Walt Disney Company discusses their fiscal first quarter 2023 financial results. Follow along as the Daps Magic team provides live updates on this financial call here: This fiscal results call is the first to be hosted by Bob Iger since he returned…
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The Mandalorian is Headed to Broadcast Television
The Mandalorian is about to return to Disney+ for its third season on March 1, 2023. Ahead of its arrival on Disney’s streaming service, Mando and “The Child” will be making their broadcast television debut. Taking a page out of the playbook for how Andor was broadcast, The Mandalorian will be shown on ABC, Freeform,…
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Hulu Releases Full ‘History of the World Part II’ Trailer
Ahead of its arrival, Hulu has released a full trailer for History of the World Part II. This series from Mel Brooks is a sequel to History of the World Part I and arrives four decades later. After a teaser was released weeks ago, the full trailer has arrived. The series is being released as…
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The Mufasa Moment – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #646
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week goes all over the place as the Geeks discuss the Florida legislation for the Reedy Creek Improvement District, and also Walt Disney World Resort’s response to it. Also at Walt Disney World, previews are going on for TRON Lightcycle / Run at the Magic Kingdom for cast members. The…
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The Lord of the Rings Rivendell Set Announced by LEGO
The Lord of the Rings fans who also enjoy building LEGO have something to be very excited about. LEGO has announced a new set based on the stories of Middle Earth. The Lord of the Rings: Rivendell allows LEGO builders to recreate this iconic locations from both the J.R.R. Tolkien book and Peter Jackson movie,…
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Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Josh D’Amaro Joins Make-A-Wish America National Board of Directors
Josh D’Amaro, the Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products for The Walt Disney Company has joined the board of directors for Make-A-Wish America. Make-A-Wish made the announcement today. This board is comprised of 24 members from diverse backgrounds. The board members help Make-A-Wish with their skills to support the organization in human resources, finance,…
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The Power of the Mufasa Moment
There are many different nighttime spectaculars that have been presented in the Disney Parks through the years. They bring magic to the nights, and often the nights’ sky, as guests watch Disney moments come to life in a way that really can’t be seen anywhere else. Disneyland Resort just unveiled two new nighttime spectaculars for…
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Hong Kong Disneyland Provides Update on World of Frozen
Disney has released a new update for Hong Kong Disneyland’s World of Frozen. This includes a first look video of an animatronic Elsa singing Let it Go in the new Frozen Ever After attraction in the land. There is also a new drone flyover video that gives a look at the land as it nears…
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Interest List Opens for Cotino – A Storyliving by Disney Community
The interest list for Cotino – A Storyliving by Disney Community has opened. This comes as work begins on the new community near Palm Springs. The following email was sent out to those who had already joined the Cotino mailing list: We’re delighted that you’ve signed up to receive updates about Storyliving by Disney™. Cotino™, the first Storyliving…
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Disney Sets Date for 2023 Shareholder Meeting
The Walt Disney Company has set the date for the 2023 shareholder meeting. This year the virtual event will be held on Monday April 3 at 10:00 AM PT. This shareholder is being closely watched as activist investor Nelson Peltz of Trian Group looks to put himself or his son on the Disney Board of Directors. Train…
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Viola Davis Achieves EGOT Status With Grammy Win
Viola Davis, who recently narrated Disneyland’s Candlelight Processional, has won a Grammy and achieved EGOT status. This means she has won an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar, and a Tony. Davis won a Grammy for the audiobook of her memoir Finding Me. The Grammy was specifically for Best Audio Book, Narration, and Storytelling Recording. The…
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‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ Becomes Most-Watched Marvel Global Premiere on Disney+
This last weekend Black Panther: Wakanda Forever arrived on Disney+, Disney’s streaming service. In the last five days, the Marvel Studios film has become the most watched Marvel title globally based on hours streamed. Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Official Description In Marvel Studios’ “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,” Queen Ramonda (Angela Bassett), Shuri (Letitia Wright), M’Baku…
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Disney+ Releases Valentine’s Day Collection
Ahead of the arrival of Valentine’s Day, Disney+ has released its collection of titles for people to celebrate this most romantic month. This includes some favorites like 10 Things I Hate About You, Princess Bride, and WandaVision. There are also new additions this year like Thor: Love and Thunder, Love, Victor, High School Musical 2,…
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Walt Disney World Resort President releases Statement in Response to Florida’s Reedy Creek Improvement District Bill Proposal
Earlier today the Florida State Legislature filed a bill proposal that showed what it has planned for the Reedy Creek Improvement District. The plan would have the Governor appoint five board members to the district, which would also have a new name. Within hours of the bill being filed, the President of Walt Disney World…
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Full Room Cleaning and Housekeeping Schedules Are Returning to Walt Disney World Resort Hotels
Today it was announced that Walt Disney World Resort hotels will be returning to full room cleaning and regular schedules for housekeeping by the end of February. Housekeeping will be cleaning rooms daily or every other day, depending on the location. The full cleaning of rooms includes replacing towels and amenities, cleaning the bathrooms, making…
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Florida Legislature Files Proposed Bill For Future of Reedy Creek Improvement District
The Florida State Legislature has taken one step forward in its efforts to reshape the Reedy Creek Improvement District. “HB 9B – Creed Creek Improvement District, Orange and Osceola Counties” has been filed. The bill spells out several changes to Reedy Creek including renaming it as the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District. It does not…
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Chewbacca, Fennec Shand, and Captain Phasma Actors Heading to Star Wars Celebration
Star Wars Celebration will be taking place this year in London, England from April 7-10 at the EXCEL London. As is generally the case, many familiar faces from a galaxy far, far away will be making the trek to London to meet with fans and share their Star Wars stories and experiences. Today, Star Wars…
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shopDisney Launches Disney100 The Eras Collection – Disneyland
The second edition of a three part Disney100 The Eras Collection has been released by shopDisney today. This edition focuses on Disneyland. The arrival of Disney100 The Eras Collection – Disneyland comes after the launching of Disney100 The Eras Collection – Walt Disney Studios last month. This collection is all about Walt Disney’s original Magic Kingdom,…
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Disneyland’s ‘Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln’ Gets New Feature Honoring Frederick Douglass
A new feature that honors Frederick Douglass has been installed at Disneyland’s Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln at the Opera House on Main Street, USA. The new feature was unveiled to the public this last week as Disneyland celebrates Black History Month. The following was shared on the Disney Parks Blog about how this new…
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Disney Live Entertainment Joins Instagram
Disney Live Entertainment has joined Instagram. This branch of Walt Disney Imagineering works on telling storytelling through live entertainment. Its mission: “Through innovative storytelling and a culture of collaboration, the Disney live entertainment teams create, produce and deliver the most creative and engaging live entertainment in the world.” Disney Live Entertainment works on live storytelling…
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Disney Remains Most-Admired Media and Entertainment Company
For the 20th consecutive year, The Walt Disney Company has been recognized as the top-ranked media and entertainment company on Fortune’s annual list of the “World’s Most Admired Companies,” released online today and in the magazine’s February/March issue. Disney ranked No. 6 overall among the 324 listed companies from across the globe. Disney earned top marks…