Author: Mr. Daps
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Disney Replaces Peter Rice with Dana Walden as Chairman of Disney General Entertainment Content
Just hours after news broke that Peter Rice was no longer the Chairman of Disney General Entertainment Content, Disney officially announced his replacement. Dana Walden was announced today as the new Chairman of Disney General Entertainment Content. The announcement was made by Disney CEO Bob Chapek. In her new role, she will oversee the content…
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D23 Announces Details for the Biggest Presentations at D23 Expo 2022
D23 has announced some of the biggest presentations that will be offered during this year’s D23 Expo. The D23 Expo 2022 will also be the kickoff for the 100th anniversary of The Walt Disney Company. Highlights of the expo will include the following: Friday, September 9 at 10:30 AM – Disney Legends Awards Ceremony Friday,…
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The Muppets Mayhem Adds Saara Chaudry and Anders Holm to Cast
More cast members have joined the cast of The Muppets Mayhem. Today it was announced that Saara Chaudry and Anders Holm will be joining the series. They have been cast as characters named Hannah and JJ in the series. They join Lilly Singh and Tahj Mowry. The Muppets Mayhem Description The comedy series follows The…
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A Chairman No More, Peter Rice Out at Disney
Peter Rice, the chairman of Disney General Entertainment Content has been fired. Up until this week, he oversaw the development of programming for Disney+, Hulu, and Star, and its cable and broadcast networks. Disney General Entertainment’s portfolio includes 20th Television, ABC Entertainment, ABC News, ABC Signature, Disney Branded Television, Freeform, FX, Hulu Originals, National Geographic,…
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STAR WARS REBELS™ Sabine Wren™ Season 2 Helmet Accessory Now Available for Pre-Order
The STAR WARS REBELS™ Sabine Wren™ Season 2 Helmet Accessory is now available for pre-order. The replica helmet is modeled after Sabine Wren, a Mandalorian warrior who was also an explosives expert and graffiti artist. She was one of the first rebels that fought against the Empire and also a part of the crew of the…
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El Capitan Theatre Hosts World Premiere of Disney and Pixar’s “Lightyear”
Stars, filmmakers and special guests came together tonight at Hollywood’s El Capitan Theatre to celebrate Pixar Animation Studios’ 26th feature film, “Lightyear.” Members of the voice cast in attendance include Chris Evans (Buzz Lightyear), Keke Palmer (Izzy Hawthorne), Peter Sohn (Sox), Dale Soules (Darby Steel), James Brolin (Zurg), Uzo Aduba (Alisha Hawthorne), Mary McDonald-Lewis (I.V.A.N.),…
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Parts of Shanghai Disney Resort to Reopen on June 10
While Shanghai Disneyland may not be opening yet, parts of the resort will soon be reopening. On the Shanghai Disney Resort website, it was shared that Wishing Star Park, Disney World Store, and also Blue Sky Avenue will be reopening on June 10, 2022. The reopenings will continue to observe health and safety protocols that…
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Ms. Marvel Arrives at Avengers Campus as Series Arrives on Disney+
Today Ms. Marvel arrived on Disney+ and with the series arrival, the character also appeared at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure. That’s right, Kamala Khan has arrived at Avengers Campus for a limited time. This girl from Jersey City has become the hero known as Ms. Marvel. While she never imagined this would be…
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Disney Pulls Release of Strange World From Theaters in France and French Exhibitors Aren’t Happy
Disney has decided to not release its upcoming animated feature Strange World in theaters and members of France’s National Cinema Federation are not happy. The move by Disney comes due to regulations on release windows for theatrically released movies. Originally, the film was set to be released in theaters on November 23, 2022. Disney released…
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Avengers in a Strange World – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #611
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week the GEEKS have a lot of ground to cover as they geek out about quite a few different things from Disneyland and beyond! They also do a coffee tasting during the show. The conversation also covers the new Starbucks “Been There” mugs that are now at the Disneyland Resort.…
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Military Discount Available to Veterans, Service Members, and Families for Disney+
Disney+ has announced a military discount for Disney’s streaming service. With the discount, U.S. service members, military families, honorably discharged veterans, and also authorized Amry & Air Force Exchange Service shoppers will be eligible for a 25% discount on annual subscriptions*. They can do this by signing up on ShopMyExchange.com. This discount is available for…
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2022 Disneyland Resort All-American College Band Joins Mickey and the Gang at Disneyland After Dark: Grad Nite Reunion
More details have been released about the Disneyland After Dark: Grad Night Reunion. One of the details that were unveiled today is that the 2022 Disneyland Resort All-American College Band will be performing during the event. The band will be a part of a pep rally on the parade route that features Mickey’s glee club…
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Tickets Go On Sale For “Lightyear” And Also “The Andy Experience”
Today tickets went on sale for Disney and Pixar’s upcoming film, Lightyear. Pixar’s 26th animated feature film arrives in theaters on June 17, 2022. With the tickets now on sale, IMAX®, RealD 3D, and Dolby all released individual exclusive posters. The Andy Experience The Andy Experience, a special Lightyear early access screening was also announced…
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Minnie Van Service Returning to Walt Disney World
The Minnie Van Service is returning to Walt Disney World Resort. Today, Disney announced that they will be again taking guests for a ride starting on June 29, 2022. The drivers are specially trained cast members and the service utilizes the Lyft rideshare app. Disney shared the following about the service: Minnie Van Service is…
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Dance the Night Away in Tomorrowland at Stitch’s Interplanetary Beach Party Blast
A new dance party has arrived at Tomorrowland over the weekend. Stitch’s Interplanetary Beach Party Blast now lets Disney guests dance the night away with Stitch and friends nightly at the Tomorrowland Terrace from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM. Throughout the course of the night find Sitch, Goofy, Pluto, Clarabelle, Horace Horsecollar, Chip & Dale,…
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Special Olympic Athletes Star in Magical Parade Ahead of USA Games at Walt Disney World Resort
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (June 3, 2022) – Several Special Olympics USA Games athletes experienced the “I’m Going to Disney World” treatment ahead of the 2022 Games as they starred front and center in a magical parade at Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort on Friday after appearing in a TV commercial airing on…
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“I Am Groot” Animated Series Heading to Disney+ This Summer
A new animated series from the world of the Guardians of the Galaxy will soon be on Disney+. Marvel Studios has announced that I Am Groot, a series of original shorts will be arriving on Disney+ on August 10, 2022. The series focuses on Baby Groot with Vin Diesel reprising his role as his voice. Other…
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Disney Fits White Rhinoceros With Fitness Tracker at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Disney has put a fitness tracker on a white rhinoceros at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The rhino in question is Helen, who can be found on the Kilimanjaro Safaris savanna at the Walt Disney World Resort theme park. Helen has been given this fitness tracker so that the Animal, Science and Environment team will be able…
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Disney Shares Photos From FYC Events for “The Book of Boba Fett” and “Moon Knight”
Disney+ released photos from Emmy FYC events in Hollywood today featuring “The Book of Boba Fett” from Lucasfilm and Marvel Studios’ “Moon Knight,” which are both original series created exclusively for Disney+. “The Book of Boba Fett” event kicked off this morning with a taped greeting of welcome from Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni, followed by…
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Looking Back at Avengers Campus Opening One Year Later
One year ago this morning the DAPS MAGIC team, and many other Disney/Marvel fans, were descending on Disney California Adventure for the official opening day of Avengers Campus. This was a day that was a long time coming. With the closure of the parks due to the pandemic, the opening of Avengers Campus had been…
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Disneyland Resort Honors Black Music Month with Special Celebrate Soulfully Experiences
Disneyland Resort Honors Black Music Month with Special Celebrate Soulfully Experiences ANAHEIM, Calif. (June 2, 2022) – Following the introduction of Celebrate Soulfully in February, Disneyland Resort invites guests to continue the festivities with special experiences and entertainment highlighting Black Music Month, beginning June 1 through July 4. Celebrate Soulfully at Disneyland Resort showcases rich experiences that honor…
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The Walt Disney Company To Be The Exclusive Entertainment Sponsor Of The 2022 ESSENCE Festival Of Culture™ Presented By Coca-Cola®
Leading Disney Brands To Feature Exclusive Screenings, Talent and More Today, The Walt Disney Company announced it will be the exclusive entertainment sponsor of the 2022 ESSENCE Festival of Culture™ presented by Coca-Cola®. This year’s celebration kicks off with the Road to ESSENCE Festival with select activations taking place in Los Angeles on June 4,…
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Finding Nemo: Finding Nemo: The Big Blue… and Beyond! to Open at Disney’s Animal Kingdom on June 13
The story of Finding Nemo will again be on the stage at Disney’s Animal Kingdom very soon. Today Disney announced that Finding Nemo: Finding Nemo: The Big Blue… and Beyond! will be opening at the Theater of the Wild on June 13, 2022. Finding Nemo: Finding Nemo: The Big Blue… and Beyond! Description Based on…