Author: Mr. Daps
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Central Florida Tourism Oversight District to Appoint DeSantis Ally as Administrator and Create Enforcement Code for Enforcement of Penalties
The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD) is continuing to make its mark on the former Reedy Creek Improvement District. This happens under the backdrop of two lawsuits and legislation that will give the district and state of Florida more control over the district. During its next meeting on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, the board…
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Fiesta Village Opens as Ghost Town Alive!, Knott’s Summer Nights, and Knott’s Soak City Return to Knott’s Berry Farm This Summer!
Knott’s Berry Farm will be an exciting place to be this summer. Today, Knott’s announced the return of Ghost Town Alive and also the opening of the reimagined Fiesta Village. Guests visiting Fiesta Village will get to experience the enhanced theming, beautiful décor, authentic food, immersive entertainment, thrilling rides and more. The Summer Nights festivities…
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President Biden Hosts a Screening of “American Born Chinese” in Celebration of AANHPI Heritage Month
WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 9, 2023) – Last night, President Biden hosted a special screening of the highly anticipated Disney+ Original series “American Born Chinese,” as part of the largest Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders Heritage Month celebration at the White House, in partnership with TAAF (The Asian American Foundation). The series from Disney Branded Television…
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New Restaurant Coming to Japan Pavilion at EPCOT
A new restaurant was announced by Disney today for the Japan Pavilion at EPCOT. This new table service restaurant called Shiki-Sai: Sushi Izakaya will be opening this summer. It will offer a festive dining experience in a sharable Izakaya-style. Disney shared about the new dining experience coming to Walt Disney World earlier today. Read specifics…
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“The Muppets Mayhem” Could Kick Off A “Muppetverse”
The Muppets Mayhem arrives on Disney+ on May 10, 2023. Ahead of the arrival of this new series focused on The Electric Mayhem, once the house band for The Muppet Show, the band and the show creators are making the rounds and talking about the show. This included an interview with Daps Magic (seen below).…
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Disney Screens Marvel Studios’ ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’ for Navy Sailors and Other Military Service Members
In collaboration with the Commander, Navy Installations Command (CNIC), The Walt Disney Company surprised thousands of sailors, as well as other military service members, with special advance screenings of Marvel Studios’ Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 last week. These screenings are a part of the Navy’s Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) entertainment program, which brings entertainment…
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How the Shishi-Odoshi, or Japanese Clacker Garden, at EPCOT Came to Be
Guests who stop by the Japan Pavilion at EPCOT during the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival can see the Japanese Clacker Garden, which is really known as shishi-odoshi (pronounced as she-she oh-doe-she). Shishi-odoshi translates to “scare deer” and is made of a segmented tube (usually bamboo), water, and also rocks. Water slowly fills the segment of…
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Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Guide
Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser is taking guests to a galaxy far, far away on a galactic adventure. While aboard the Halcyon, guests get to experience character encounters, go on interactive missions, go on remote planet excursions, and more. As the world celebrates Star Wars Month, the Disney Parks Blog has shared a guide that shares…
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Disney Springs Art Walk: A Canvas of Expression Celebrates AAPI Heritage Month
It is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month and Walt Disney World Resort is celebrating through A World of Voices. It is also celebrated through the Disney Springs Art Walk: A Convas of Expression. This particular part of the celebration has artwork created by two artists. The Disney Parks Blog shared about this celebration. Read…
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The Walt Disney Company Executives To Participate In The SVB MoffettNathanson Technology, Media & Telecom Conference
BURBANK, Calif., May 8, 2023 – Christine McCarthy, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) and Rita Ferro, President, Advertising Sales, The Walt Disney Company, will participate in a question-and-answer session at the SVB MoffettNathanson Technology, Media & Telecom Conference on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at approximately 10:00…
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Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy Crash Coronation Concert For King Charles III
During the Coronation Concert to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III, Kermit the Frog and Miss Piggy made a surprise appearance. While Hugh Bonneville was hosting the coronation, Kermit and Piggy suddenly appeared as they were looking for their seat in the “royal box.” The following conversation ended up with Miss Piggy basically telling…
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LEGO Disney100 Celebration Train is Now Available on Amazon!
A special LEGO train with Disney characters on it is now available on Amazon as Disney continues to celebrate its 100th anniversary. The LEGO Disney100 Celebration Train has six Disney characters on it including Moana, Woody, Peter Pan, Tinker Bell, Mickey & Minnie Mouse. Details about this LEGO set can be found here: LEGO Disney100 Celebration…
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It’s Time to Meet The Muppets of “The Muppets Mayhem”
On May 10, 2023, The Muppets Mayhem will be arriving for all to see and enjoy on Disney+. This new series shows The Electric Mayhem on a quest to make their first album after touring for decades. In short, this series is a blast that is a must-see for anyone who already is a fan…
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Disney Expands Lawsuit Against Florida Governor DeSantis
Recently Governor Ron DeSantis said in an interview that he had beaten Disney but the end of this dispute is far from over. Today Disney amended and expanded its lawsuit against DeSantis and other leaders in Florida. Disney said in the addition that Governor DeSantis has doubled down with his “retribution campaign” through recent legislative efforts.…
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Walt Disney World Resort Announces the Return of Disney Dining Plans and Annual Passholder Good-To-Go Days
The Walt Disney World Resort is already preparing to welcome guests in 2024. As people begin planning their trips to Walt Disney World 2024, five new announcements should make for a more effortless and magical visit for guests. This includes the return of Disney Dining Plans and a new offering called good-to-go days for Annual…
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“Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3” Makes a Strong Debut During Opening Weekend
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 had a very solid opening weekend at the box office as it exceeded expectations. The movie brought in $118.4 million during the course of its opening weekend. This made this film the 12th strongest opening ever for the month of May. It also puts the film about $8 million…
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“Kiss the Girl” Song Clip Released for Live-Action “The Little Mermaid
A look at the song Kiss the Girl from the upcoming live-action The Little Mermaid was released on Sunday. The preview was shared during the 2023 MTV Movie & TV Awards. This new iteration of the song has been updated to reflect the times and shows Halle Bailey as Ariel and Jonah Hauer-King as Prince Eric in the…
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Pictorial: “American Born Chinese” New York City Premiere
NEW YORK, New York. (May 7, 2023) This evening, the stars and creative team of the upcoming Disney+ Original series “American Born Chinese” celebrated the premiere at the iconic Radio City Music Hall in New York City. “American Born Chinese,” based on the award-winning graphic novel by Gene Luen Yang, from Disney Branded Television and produced…
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Caption of the Week – Week #12 – Rey & Chewbacca
Happy Sunday Everyone! It’s time for yet another Caption of the Week! This last week had some fun captions coming from Avengers Campus with Spider-Man and Captain America. Sean Owens was the Caption of the Week winner with a very entertaining caption you can see here. This week we head over to Disneyland and Star…
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Making a Perfect Finale – “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3”
This weekend Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 arrived in theaters. This marked the final film in the Guardians of the Galaxy trilogy that has all been directed by James Gunn. Disney released the following look at how James Gunn and Marvel Studios came up with this finale for the third Guardians of the Galaxy…
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Disney+ Shares Photos of Marvel Studios’ “Ms. Marvel” FCY Event
Star Iman Vellani and Filmmakers From the Award-Winning Series Attended the Event Disney+ released photos from an Emmy® FYC event in Los Angeles today for Marvel Studios’ award-winning series, “Ms. Marvel.” Star Iman Vellani was joined by executive producer Sana Amanat, composer Laura Karpman and costume designer Arjun Bhasin at the event, which included a screening of…
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“Raiders of the Lost Ark” Returning to Theaters
This summer, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny will be arriving in theaters on June 30. Ahead of the arrival of the newest Indiana Jones movie in theaters, the original movie will be returning to theaters as well. The film will be shown in theaters on June 4th and June 7th. Tickets are now…
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Florida Governor DeSantis Claims He Beat Disney, the Courts Might Say Otherwise
In a recent interview, Florida Governor DeSantis claims that he has beaten Disney in the ongoing feud that began last year. However, the courts might have something different to say about that. After ex-Disney CEO came out against a “Don’t Say Gay” bill last year, the governor went on the attack. Under his leadership, Florida…
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Disney Cruise Line Debuts New Experiences Bringing the Imaginative Worlds of “Encanto” and “Soul” to the Disney Magic
New additions to the Disney Magic include themed entertainment and soulful lounge, enhancements to the concierge experience CELEBRATION, Fla. (May 5, 2023) – From the magical mountains of Colombia to the bustling streets of New York City, the colorful worlds of two fan-favorite Disney films – Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Encanto” and Disney and Pixar’s “Soul”…