Author: Mr. Daps
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Disney CEO Bob Chapek Drops Hints About Future for Disneyland Legacy Passholders
Since the Disneyland Resort suspended the Annual Pass program, many have wondered what will be replacing it. Currently, former Annual Passholders who had a pass when the parks closed last year are considered Legacy Passholders. With this, they are able to utilize some discounts and other perks that were once offered to those with an…
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Face Coverings Could Be Leaving Walt Disney World Soon as Capacity Increases
Today was the earnings call for The Walt Disney Company. During the call, Disney CEO Bob Chapek shared about what the future looks like for wearing face coverings at Walt Disney World Resort. He also shared about capacity increasing. The call came on the same day that the CDC released new guidelines for masks. The…
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The Walt Disney Company Reports Second Quarter and Six Months Earnings for Fiscal 2021
BURBANK, Calif.–The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) today reported earnings for its second fiscal quarter ended April 3, 2021. Diluted earnings per share (EPS) from continuing operations for the quarter increased to $0.50 from $0.26 in the prior-year quarter. Excluding certain items(1), diluted EPS for the quarter increased 32% to $0.79 from $0.60 in the…
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“Wolfgang” Feature Documentary to Premiere on Disney+ on June 25
Film Chronicles the Inspiring and Emotional True Story of the Man Behind the Legend—The First Celebrity Chef Who Reinvented the Culinary Industry, Wolfgang Puck From the Critically Acclaimed and Award-Winning Supper Club, the Filmmaking Team Behind ‘Jiro Dreams of Sushi,’ ‘Chef’s Table’ and ‘Street Food’ BURBANK, Calif. (May 13, 2021) – Legendary chef Wolfgang Puck will lift the…
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Disney’s Jungle Cruise to Debut Simultaneously in Theaters and Disney+ with Premiere Access on July 30
Disney’s Jungle Cruise is coming to theaters on July 30, 2021. It also will be arriving on Disney+ for those who choose to purchase Premiere Access. The news comes from Jungle Cruise star Dwayne Johnson who posted on Instagram this morning. In the video, he shared the new option to watch the movie from home.…
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Walt Disney World Begins to Relax Physical Distancing Guidelines
The Walt Disney World Resort is relaxing some of its physical distancing guidelines. This comes as Walt Disney World continues its phased reopening and takes more steps towards normalcy. These relaxation of guidelines for physical distancing will be implemented in phases as well. The relaxed physical distancing guidelines will not impact the current six-feet distancing…
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Billy Porter, Zachary Quinto And EJ Johnson Join Cast Of Disney+ Family Sitcom ‘The Proud Family: Louder And Prouder’
BURBANK, Calif. (May 12, 2021) – Billy Porter (“Pose”), Zachary Quinto (“Star Trek”) and EJ Johnson (“Rich Kids of Beverly Hills”) have joined the cast of the upcoming Disney+ animated series “The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder.” Porter and Quinto, respectively, voice Randall and Barry Leibowitz-Jenkins, mixed-race adoptive parents to 14-year-old activist Maya Leibowitz-Jenkins, previously announced…
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True Colors Symphony Orchestra Creates an Inclusive Musical World at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort
Reinterpretation of Disney classic song “A Whole New World” Hong Kong, May 10, 2021 – Hong Kong Disneyland Resort is committed to promoting and celebrating diversity and inclusion, and has for the first time collaborated with True Colors Symphony (TCS), the largest inclusive orchestra in Hong Kong, to create a special reinterpretation of the classic song…
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Star Wars Celebration 2022 Dates Moved Up to May
The dates for the 2022 Star Wars Celebration have been moved from August to May. Today, StarWars.com announced that Star Wars Celebration will be taking place from May 26 – 29, 2022. For those with tickets already who wish to still attend Star Wars Celebration, their order will be automatically transferred to the new date.…
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Legacy Passholders Get Early Access to The Nightmare Before Christmas Concert Experience with Danny Elfman Tickets
On Friday, October 29th, the Banc of California Stadium will be presenting Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas live concert experience. This special event will also feature award-winning composer Danny Elfman on stage as Jack. The concert experience begins at 8:00 PM. Disneyland Legacy Passholders have an early chance to purchase tickets before they go…
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Disney Restaurants, Hotels, and Holidays – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1132 (#555)
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! We are excited to geek out with you about some of the main things happening around the world of Disney and geek this week! This week, more reopening were announced by the Disneyland. This includes multiple dining locations and also Disney Paradise Pier Hotel. The geeks talk about food (yum) and…
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Extended Hours Begin at Disneyland Resort Theme Parks This Friday
For guests visiting the parks at the Disneyland Resort this weekend, the park hours will be longer than they have been. Starting on Friday, May 14, 2021, both Disneyland and Disney California Adventure will have their hours extending. Going forward starting on Friday, the hours will be from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Park hopping…
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X-Wing Coming to Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum
An X-Wing Starfighter is currently being refurbished ahead of its arrival at Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum in Washington D.C. Currently, the X-Wing is at the Udvar-Hazy Center where it is being conserved there in the Restoration Hangar next to historic airplanes from World War II. The plan is for the X-Wing to go on display…
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Disney Announces Dates for Return of The Lion King and Aladdin to Broadway
Broadway is reopening this September in New York City. Today it was announced on Good Morning America that on September 14th the lights will again be up for Hamilton, The Lion King, and Wicked. Both Disney’s The Lion King and Disney’s Aladdin will be returning to the stage in September. The Lion King will be…
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Disneyland to Test Virtual Queue for Indiana Jones Adventure
This week the Disneyland Resort is testing a virtual queue on Indiana Jones Adventure. The OC Register is reporting that this comes as the popular attraction continues to have a long line that Disneyland looks to mitigate. The test is set to begin on May 11th in hopes of reducing congestion around the Adventureland attraction.…
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New LAUNCHPAD Featurette Released Ahead of Series Arrival on Disney+
A new featurette for LAUNCHPAD has arrived ahead of the series arrival on Disney+ on May 28th. This comes as submissions are being accepted for the second season of the series. The featurette entitled, Embrace Yourself, takes a behind-the-scenes look at the creators behind the first six shorts that are a part of the inaugural…
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Character Posters Released for Black Widow
New character posters have been released for the upcoming Marvel Studios movie Black Widow ahead of its arrival in theaters and Disney+ with Premiere Access on July 9, 2021. Black Widow Description Natasha Romanoff aka Black Widow confronts the darker parts of her ledger when a dangerous conspiracy with ties to her past arises. Pursued…
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Florence + The Machine to Perform Call Me Cruella Song in Upcoming Movie
Disney’s Cruella will be arriving in theaters and on Disney+ with Premiere Access on May 28, 2021. When it does, a new song by Florence + The Machine entitled Call Me Cruella will be a part of it. The song will be included in the film and also be on the original motion picture soundtrack…
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A Celebration of Festival of the Lion King to Open at Disney’s Animal Kingdom on May 15
Live entertainment is coming back to Walt Disney World Resort. The first show to return to Walt Disney World is A Celebration of Festival of the Lion King. Disney has announced that the show will be arriving at Disney’s Animal Kingdom on May 15, 2021. The show musical tells the story of The Lion King.…
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Returning, Opening, and Reopening – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to the DISNEY Reporter! Each week we share the top five headlines from Disney and geek news! This week, it is all Disney! This comes as things return, open, and reopen in the parks! First off, at the Disneyland Resort, Disney’s Paradise Pier will be reopening on July 15th! This comes on the same…
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5 Reasons to Join CHOC Walk Today!
Things have been a bit different for CHOC Walk. Traditionally, thousands of people would descend on the Disneyland Resort very early on a Sunday morning. Together, they walk through the parks to raise money and awareness for the Children’s Hospital of Orange County. However, due to the pandemic, this has not been an option and…
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‘Our America: Asian Voices’ News Special Premieres the Weekend of May 8-9 Across ABC Owned Television Stations with a Special Airing on National Geographic on Thursday, May 20
The Fourth Installment of the ‘Our America’ Series Celebrates the Asian American Pacific Islander Community and Will Air Across the Eight Owned Stations and Available Via Streaming Across Its 32 Connected TV Apps on Streaming Platforms Fire TV, Android TV, Apple TV, Roku “Our America: Asian Voices” airs across ABC Owned Television Stations the weekend of May…
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Uncle Deadly Introduces Self-Guided Tours of Some Spirited Mansions Around the World!
Disney Parks, Experiences and Products are celebrating Halfway to Halloween today. There have been multiple announcements made including a new Muppets Halloween Special for Disney+ and a Halloween ticketed event at Walt Disney World Resort. Another release today also connected to The Muppets, in this case, it is Uncle Deadly. Uncle Deadly today introduced a…
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Alfresco Tasting Terrace to Reopen to Disneyland Legacy Passholders on May 20th
The Alfresco Tasting Terrace will be reopening to Disneyland Legacy Passholders on May 20, 2021. It will be open to Legacy Passholders who have both a valid ticket, park reservation, and have connected their former Annual Pass into their Disneyland App to show upon entrance. For Legacy Passholders visiting the Alfresco Tasting Terrace, there will…