Author: Mr. Daps
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Florida Senate Approves Monorail Inspections at Walt Disney World Resort
The Florida Senate passed a bill today that would mean that the Florida government would have oversight and the responsibility to inspect the Walt Disney World Resort monorail system. This comes as things continue to escalate between Florida Governor DeSantis and Disney with lawsuits from Disney and the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District being filed…
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100 Inspiring Teachers Selected for Disney Imagination Campus Celebration at Disneyland Resort
Teachers from across the nation chosen because of their extraordinary creativity and imagination; Teacher event takes place May 5 just ahead of National Teacher Appreciation Week and during The Walt Disney Company’s 100th Anniversary ANAHEIM, Calif. (May 1, 2023) – Just ahead of National Teacher Appreciation Week, 100 inspiring teachers from across the nation are getting the celebration of a lifetime at Disneyland Resort in California. The educators are being honored May 4 through May…
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Disney Announces ‘Star Wars’ Galactic shopDisney Sweepstakes
Disney has announced new sweepstakes during Star Wars Month. The Star Wars Galactic shopDisney Sweepstakes will give winners the chance to cruise aboard the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser thanks to shopDisney. The following information was released by the Disney Parks Blog about this galactic offer: What do you think of the Star Wars Galactic shopDisney…
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New Short From The Simpsons, “Maggie Simpson in ‘Rogue Not Quite One,’” Arriving on Disney+ on Star Wars Day
Disney+ has announced that The Simpsons will be releasing a new short on Disney’s streaming service for Star Wars Day. Maggie Simpson in ‘Rogue Not Quite One‘ will have Homer losing Maggie when she hops into Grogu’s pram and goes on a galactic adventure. When faced off against a squadron of TIE Fighters, Maggie returns…
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The Walt Disney Family Museum to Screen Disney and Pixar’s ‘Turning Red’ Throughout the Month of May
The Walt Disney Family Museum is celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with a special screening of Disney and Pixar’s Turning Red throughout the month of May. The film will be presented on the weekends in the theater at the museum. For those who want to attend one of these screenings, tickets may…
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Adventures by Disney Adds Colombia, the Country That Inspired Disney’s ‘Encanto, as New Destination
Adventures by Disney has announced that Colombia is a new destination for guests to travel to. The country that inspired Disney’s Encanto, Colombia is filled with discoveries and experiences inspired by the film that travelers will get to see firsthand. Families will get the chance to go “set-jetting” on a dream trip that will bring…
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Work Continues on Downtown Disney District Expansion at Disneyland Resort
Work is continuing on the Downtown Disney District expansion. Once the location for AMC Theatres and The Earl of Sandwich, in recent months the area has been an open swatch of dirt surrounded by walls. However, this appears to be changing. As can be seen in the video and photos below, work is happening on…
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Disney and Make-A-Wish® Grant 150,000th Wish Together
Walt Disney World Resort and Make-A-Wish America granted the 150,000th Disney-inspired wish to 16-year-old Mikayla from Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. on World Wish Day; Family surprised with parade, Cinderella Castle Suite stay and more. Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (May 1, 2023) – This World Wish Day®, Walt Disney World Resort and Make-A-Wish America granted the 150,000th Disney-inspired…
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Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Sues Disney
The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District on Monday morning voted to countersue The Walt Disney Company. In the afternoon, it filed the suit in circuit court in Orange County. The lawsuit alleges that the former Reedy Creek Improvement District failed to give proper public notice ahead of approving a Development Agreement, which has been a…
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Bob Weis Honored with Window at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on its Anniversary
Retired Imagineer Bob Weis was honored on the 34th anniversary of Disney’s Hollywood Studios with a window dedication in the park. The window is located above the Hollywood & Vine restaurant. The window reads: “Flower Street Pictures, Bob Weis, Studio Head, Our Productions Entertain the World.” Weis played a significant role in the late 80s…
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Disney And Make-A-Wish® Celebrate Longstanding Relationship And 150,000 Disney Wishes On World Wish Day®
As Most-Requested Wish in the World, Disney Marks Milestone Moment with Global Events and the First-of-its-kind Main Street, U.S.A. Windows Dedicated to Wish Kids of the World BURBANK, Calif., May 1, 2023 – The Walt Disney Company and Make-A-Wish celebrated World Wish Day on Saturday, April 29, a date that marks the anniversary of the wish that…
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Disney Shares Food Offerings For Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month 2023
Disney has revealed an array of food offerings that can be found in the parks and beyond for Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month 2023. This is one more way to celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander heritage month and “A World of Voices” celebrations during the month of May. Below is a look at the different…
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Mickey & Co. by Outdoor Voices Collection Arrives on shopDisney and in Disney Parks
A new collection has arrived on shopDisney and in Disney Parks. The Mickey & Co. by Outdoor Voices is a “collaboration brings to life a world of comfort and style through transforming favorite Disney characters onto athletic clothing; creating the new go-to outfit for a day at a Disney Park, runDisney race, the local yoga…
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D23 Announces Member Night for Disney’s ‘Aladdin’ – The Hit Broadway Musical in Chicago
D23 has announced a member night for Disney’s Aladdin – The Hit Broadway Musical in Chicago on May 20, 2023. The event will include premium seating, a commemorative gift, and also a post-show talk with members of the cast and company of Aladdin. The event will take place at the Cadillac Palace Theatre at the…
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Disney+ Releases Photos From ‘Andor’ Season One Emmy FYC Event
Filmmakers and Stars of the Critically Acclaimed Series Attended the Event Today, Disney+ released photos from an Emmy® FYC event in Los Angeles for the Peabody-Award-nominated “Andor,” featuring creator/showrunner, executive producer and writer Tony Gilroy (“Rogue One”, “Michael Clayton”, the Bourne trilogy) and executive producer Sanne Wohlenberg (“Chernobyl”), executive producer/star Diego Luna and guest actors Andy Serkis and Fiona Shaw(BAFTA TV nominee). The event…
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New Star Wars ‘Been There’ Mugs From Starbucks Heading to shopDisney
Ahead of May the 4th, also known as Star Wars Day, it has been revealed that new Starbucks Star Wars ‘Been There’ Mugs will be arriving on shopDisney on the 4th of May. These new mugs will be continuing the trend of releasing Star Wars Starbucks Been There mugs on Star Wars Day. The new…
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DeSantis Appointed Board Votes to Countersue Disney
The board of the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District met on Monday morning to discuss how to respond to the lawsuit that Disney has brought against Governor DeSantis and other Florida leaders, including the board. Disney sued the Governor and the board for what it calls “a targeted campaign of government retaliation” against Disney that…
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Funko Pop! Icons: Disney 100 – Walt Disney with Magazine Available for Pre-Order
A new Funko Pop! is now available for pre-order on Amazon. The Funko Pop! Icons: Disney 100 – Walt Disney with Magazine is part of the Disney100 collection of Funk Pop! figures and shows Walt Disney himself with a magazine. The Funko Pop! figure will be released on June 6, 2023. Details about The Walt Disney…
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Caption of the Week – Week #11 – Captain America & Spider-Man
A very happy Sunday to you all! It’s time for a new Caption of the Week! This last week we had some fun with Goofy in his pajamas for the photo. The winner for last week’s Caption of the Week was Maleficents91! Make sure to stop by and check out the winning caption! This week…
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Hayley Mills Visits Harrington’s at Disneyland Paris and Shares About Filming ‘Pollyanna’ and Working with Walt Disney
Hayley Mills, the actress who brought Pollyanna to life in the movie of the same visited Harrington’s. This just wasn’t exactly like the Harrington that was seen in Pollyanna. Instead, she visited Harrington’s Fine China & Porcelains Shop on Main Street, U.S.A. while being hosted by Disneyland Paris Ambassadors Carmen and Quentin. This shop was…
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Judge Recuses Himself From Disney vs. DeSantis Lawsuit
The judge for the lawsuit Disney filed against Florida Governor DeSantis and other Florida leaders has recused himself from the case. The lawsuit was filed on Wednesday after the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District voted to nullify a Development Agreement that was made between Disney and the former Reedy Creek District. This was the most…
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Guests Celebrate Halfway to Halloween with Golf Cart Parade at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground
It is Halfway to Halloween and guests staying at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground are going all out to celebrate. Along with decorating their campsites and cabins, they also deck out their golf carts and then parade them through the resort. This year’s Halfway to Halloween golf cart parade, called the “It’s Really Not…
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‘Star Wars: Return of the Jedi’ on the Big Screen Reignites a Childhood Love of ‘Star Wars’
Star Wars: Return of the Jedi is in theaters for a limited run to celebrate its 40th anniversary. The third and final movie in the original trilogy, this movie was what many of us growing up in the 80s and 90s thought would be the end of what was believed to be the end of…
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Disney Entertainment Earns 34 Daytime Emmy® Award Nominations
Earlier this week the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences announced nominations for the 50th Annual Daytime Emmy® Awards. Disney Entertainment received 34 nominations, with ABC’s General Hospital leading all nominees with 19. The Daytime Emmy Awards telecast will be presented Friday, June 16, while the Daytime Creative Arts & Lifestyle Emmy Awards will be presented Saturday, June…