Author: Mr. Daps
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Disney Cruise Line Announces Fall Itineraries Full of Holiday Magic
The Disney Cruise Line has announced its fall 2023 itineraries and they are full of holiday magic. The different voyages will depart from Florida, California, and New York, including for the first time from Fort Lauderdale. Guests will be able to experience Halloween on the High Seas and Very Merrytime Cruises with the different itineraries…
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Disney Joins Propel Education Center in Support of the Next Generation of Diverse Storytellers and Innovators
Today, at the 2022 HBCU Philanthropy Symposium, The Walt Disney Company announced it is joining Propel, a first-of-its-kind education hub for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), as the arts, media, entertainment, and hospitality lead sponsor. Disney will work with Propel to expand opportunities for historically underrepresented students to have future careers as storytellers and…
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‘Deadpool’ and ‘Logan’ Arriving on Disney+ on July 22
Today it was announced that both the Deadpool movies and Logan are coming to Disney+. Deadpool, Deadpool 2, and Logan will be arriving on Disney’s streaming service in the United States on July 22, 2022. “Deadpool” (2016): Based upon Marvel Comics’ most unconventional anti-hero, DEADPOOL tells the origin story of former Special Forces operative turned mercenary…
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Walt Disney World to Launch MagicBand+ on July 27
MagicBand+ will be launching at Walt Disney World on July 27, 2022. This is the newest generation of MagicBand, which originally launched in 2013. MagicBand+ will allow guests to interact with Disney stories in a completely new and wearable way. MagicBand+ will still do everything that the previous version of MagicBand did, i.e. open a…
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Disney Recognized Among Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion
For the fifth consecutive year, The Walt Disney Company has earned a top score on the 2022 Disability Equality Index (DEI), the world’s most comprehensive benchmarking tool to measure disability workplace inclusion. As a top scorer, the company was recognized as one of the “Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion.” “At The Walt Disney…
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Ahsoka Voice Actress Honored to Be Returning to the Role
When Ashley Eckstein brought the character of Ahsoka Tano to life with her voice in Star Wars: The Clone Wars, nobody realized just how much of an impact the character and voice actress would make on the Star Wars universe. Ahsoka Tano would become a fan favorite, and so would Ashley Eckstein. Ahsoka would become…
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Knott’s Berry Farm Implements New Chaperone Policy
After an incident with teens caused Knott’s Berry Farm to close early last weekend, the Buena Park theme park has implemented a new chaperone policy. It applies to teenagers the age of 17 and under. They will be required to have a chaperone that is at least 21 years old on Fridays and Saturdays. The…
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California State University, Fullerton and Fullerton College Join Disney Aspire
Disney has announced that California State University, Fullerton and Fullerton College have both joined the Disney Aspire program. Disney Aspire is Disney’s education investment and career development program that offers 100% paid tuition up front for hourly full-time and part-time employees and cast members. The program is offered across multiple schools, including the two just…
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Marvel Avengers Campus Opens at Disneyland Paris
It was a rainy morning as guests poured into Walt Disney Studios Park at Disneyland Paris to experience the opening day of Marvel Avengers Campus. The weather may have been damp, but nothing could dampen the spirits of guests as they excitedly entered the new land. As the day continued, the rain let up and…
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Ticket Tax Fails to Gain Traction with Anaheim City Council
A proposed ticket tax that would have added a 2% tax on tickets for large venues in Anaheim has failed to garner support from the Anaheim City Council. The tax would have impacted venues like Disneyland, the Honda Center, and Angels Stadium. Spearheaded by Councilperson Jose Moreno, if it had passed, the initiative would have…
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Adventures and Anniversaries – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #617
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week is an exciting week full of adventure and anniversaries! The adventure is the CHOC Adventure, coming to Disney California Adventure on August 27th. The GEEKS welcome Assistant Vice President Community Engagement Zach Abrams to the show. Together they enjoy a chat about CHOC Walk and CHOC Adventure. To join…
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Here’s What is Coming to Disney+ in August 2022
August 2022 is almost here and Disney+ has shared what will be coming to the streaming service next month. This will include the arrival of She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, LEGO Star Wars Summer Vacation, I Am Groot, and also the first two episodes of Andor. Below is a look at all of the titles arriving…
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Disney+ Announces Sing-Along Versions Of Seven Disney Classics, Including “Moana” And “The Little Mermaid” Launching Friday, July 22
“The Lion King (2019),” “The Lion King II: Simba’s Pride,” “Beauty and the Beast (1991),” “Beauty and the Beast (2017)” and “Tangled” Sing-Alongs to Launch in August You’re Welcome! Disney+ will release new Sing-Along versions of fan-favorite Disney musicals, including Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Moana” and “The Little Mermaid” on Friday, July 22. The streaming service also shared…
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Disney and Pixar’s ‘Lightyear’ Headed to Disney+ in August
Disney and Pixar’s Lightyear will soon be arriving on Disney+, Disney’s streaming service. Today it was announced that the film will be arriving on Disney+ on August 3, 2022. “’Lightyear’ looks amazing on the big screen, of course, but we are so excited to bring it to Disney+,” said Angus MacLane, who helmed the film.…
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Frozen Pineapple Treat Inspired by DOLE Whip – GEEK EATS Disney Recipe
DOLE Whip Day is coming on July 21. As part of the celebration, the Disney Parks will be offering a lot of different DOLE Whip delights. For those who can’t make it into the parks though to celebrate DOLE Whip Day 2022, Disney has shared a recipe for a Frozen Pineapple Treat that is inspired…
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High School Students Nationwide Now Applying for Popular Disney Dreamers Academy Mentorship Program
Application process for 2023 event now open for teens from across America; Mentorship program with all-expense-paid experience at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida aimed at fostering the dreams of Black students and teens from underrepresented communities LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – (July 18, 2022) – Teens from around the country are trying to put their best foot…
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Anaheim City Council to Consider 2% Ticket Tax for Large Venues Including Disneyland
Anaheim’s city council is considering a measure tonight that could see theme parks like Disneyland in the city and other large venues get a 2% ticket tax. The tax wouldn’t just impact Disneyland tickets, it would also apply to the tickets for Angels Stadium and the Honda Center. Although, a current deal with the city…
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More Cast Revealed for ‘Out of My Mind’
BURBANK, Calif. (July 18, 2022) – Disney+ announced today that acclaimed actress Rosemarie DeWitt (“The Staircase”), and Emmy® Award-winning actors Luke Kirby (“The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”) and Judith Light (“American Crime Story”) have been added to the cast of “Out of My Mind,” a Disney+ Original movie adaptation of Sharon Draper’s award-winning novel of the same…
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Disney Draws $9 Billion in Upfront Advertising Commitments
Disney has had the most successful upfronts to date, drawing in $9 billion in advertising commitments. Disney attributed both streaming and live events, including sports, to the success of the upfront. Disney shared that 40% of the commitments were earmarked for digital and streaming. The upcoming Disney+ ad tier, Hulu, and ESPN+ led the streaming ad…
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2022 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend Medals Revealed
The medals for the 2022 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend have been revealed. The event, which takes place from November 3 – 6, 2022 is an annual tradition for many runDisney runners. This year it will also be taking place in the continued 50th Anniversary Celebration of Walt Disney World Resort. Below is…
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Looking Back at the Last Five Years of Disneyland Birthday Celebrations
Yesterday, Disneyland celebrated its 67th birthday. As is often the case, Disney fans descended on the Disneyland resort just to be in the spot where Walt Disney once said “To all who come to this happy place, welcome.” Friends that often are only seen once or twice a year were seen in the parks as…
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Trashcan Trio Returns to Disneyland Resort
In the 1990s, the Trashcan Trio could be seen performing at Disneyland. This continued on into the 2000s before the trio of performers disappeared. On July 17, 2022, the trio was once again seen at the Disneyland Resort. This may not have been the day of their return but it was the first day that…
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Disneyland Celebrates 67th Birthday With Magical Moments at Castle, Main Street, and Town Square!
The Disneyland Resort celebrated its 67th birthday with a magical moment that included the Disneyland Band, Mickey and friends, the Dapper Dans, and other friends with balloons. The moment started at Sleeping Beauty Castle at 12:00 PM with the traditional castle moment with the Disneyland Band before singing Happy Birthday to Disneyland. The procession then…
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Happy Birthday, Disneyland! Here’s a Trolley! – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to the DISNEY Reporter. Each week, Mr. DAPs shares the top five headlines of Disney and geek news as reported on DAPS MAGIC. Let’s get right into this week’s top five! DISNEY Reporter Headlines Red Car Trolley Returning to Disney California Adventure https://dapsmagic.com/2022/07/red-car-trolley-returning-to-disney-california-adventure-on-july-17/ EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival Returns to Walt Disney World…