Author: Mr. Daps
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Shanghai Disney Resort Brings New and Iconic Offerings to the Spring Season and Beyond
Shanghai, March 30, 2023 – Spring is in full bloom at Shanghai Disney Resort! In celebration of this vivid season, Zhu Jiejing and Wang Jiajun, renowned dance artist duo and Shanghai Dance Theatre Chief Dancers with Honor and Glory, treated guests to an elegant dance display in front of the park’s Storytellers Statue during their surprise…
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‘Star Trek: Starfleet Academy’ Heading to Paramount+
A new series has been ordered by Paramount+ from the Star Trek universe. A series order for Star Trek: Starfleet Academy has been announced by the streaming service. The announcement by Paramount+ confirmed that the series will be going into production in 2024. Here is the post from Paramount+ on social media: Star Trek: #StarfleetAcademy…
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Disney Cruise Line’s Disney Treasure Reaches Milestone with Keel Laying Ceremony
The Disney Cruise Line has reached a milestone in the process of bringing the Disney Treasure to its fleet. This milestone was in the form of a keel laying ceremony. It took place at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany. The keel laying ceremony is a time-honored maritime tradition. During the ceremony, a minted…
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Disney Vacation Club to Open First-Ever Member Lounge at Disneyland Resort on April 19
Disney Vacation Club Star View Station – a Member Lounge will offer members an opportunity to recharge in the heart of Tomorrowlandin Disneyland Park ANAHEIM, Calif. (March 30, 2023) – Today, Disney Vacation Club announced the opening date of the first-ever Member Lounge at the Disneyland Resort in California as April 19, 2023. Called “Disney Vacation Club Star View Station – a Member…
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‘Start a Wave’ From ‘World of Color: ONE’ Heads to Streaming Services
Start a Wave, the theme song from World of Color: ONE is being released on music streaming services. The song will be arriving at 12:00 ET/9:00 PT tonight. It will feature the song’s writer Cody Fry singing the song in place of Loren Allred who sings the song in the show. The song captures the…
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Knott’s Berry Farm Extends Boysenberry Festival
The popular Boysenberry Festival at Knott’s Berry Farm has been extended three weekends. Today Knott’s Berry Farm shared the announcement ahead of the official Boysenberry Day on April 3. Along with extending the Boysenberry Festival, Knott’s Berry Farm announced that there will be a special celebration of Boysenberry Day as well. Knott’s Berry Farm shared…
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Layoffs Hit ABC News as Disney Cost Cutting Continues
ABC News is the most recent segment of The Walt Disney Company to be hit with layoffs as Disney reduces staffing by 7,000 as part of an effort to cut $5.5 billion in costs. Variety is reporting that the corporate team for ABC News is being downsized. With the cuts, several executives are departing the…
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‘The Official Walt Disney Quote Book’ Available as Disney Celebrates Disney100
The Official Walt Disney Quote Book is available on Amazon as a part of the Disney100 celebration. Disney100 is the celebration of the 100th Anniversary of The Walt Disney Company. This book includes both quotes and photos of Walt Disney himself. The Official Walt Disney Quote Book Official Description The Walt Disney Company honors its…
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Here is How Baseball Helped Lesser Flamingos at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Sometimes answer to questions can come from the most unique places. In this case, a question regarding the breeding habits of the Lesser Flamingos at Disney’s Animal Kingdom found its answer at ESPN Wide World of Sports. Specifically, the answer came from a baseball mound. The Disney Parks Blog shared about how baseball is assisting…
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Celebrate Her Story: 3 Incredible Walt Disney World Chefs
Chef Demetria Foundoukis, Chef Christine Weissman and Chef Amanda Lauder are three dynamic and innovative culinary masterminds that are making magic through food at Walt Disney World Resort. During Women’s History month, Disney continues to tell and celebrate the stories of women from around the company. Read the stories of these three culinary artisans and…
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Captain Mickey Mouse and Captain Minnie Mouse Celebrate 25 Years of Disney Cruise Line with All-New Shimmering Fashions for ‘Silver Anniversary at Sea’
New photos and social footage showcase brand-new looks for ‘Silver Anniversary at Sea’ CELEBRATION, Fla. (March 29, 2023)– Captain Mickey Mouse and Captain Minnie Mouse show off their official new ensembles for the “Silver Anniversary at Sea,” a special celebration of Disney Cruise Line’s 25th anniversary taking place this summer. Complete with dazzling, multi-toned fabric and nautical gold? accents,…
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Unions Vote to Accept Deal with Walt Disney World Resort
Union members today that work at Walt Disney World Resort accepted a deal that was negotiated by union leaders and Disney. According to the Service Trades Council Union, all current theme park workers will receive a raise between $5.50 and $8.60 per hour by the end of the contract, with the first $3 in raises…
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Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Gearing Up For Fight With Walt Disney World Resort
Governor DeSantis’ new Central Florida Tourism Oversight District, which replaced the Reedy Creek Improvement District, is gearing up for a fight with Disney. The disagreement is over a 30-year development agreement between the district and Disney that was made before Reedy Creek was replaced. A Disagreement Over an Agreement The 30-year development agreement was quietly…
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It’s Mando Mania Week 5 Time!
As new episodes continue to be released weekly of The Mandalorian, new merchandise also continues to be revealed. It is already week five of Mando Mania. This week, there is a bunch of new merchandise available for Star Wars fans to geek out about and then add to their collection. Check out the highlights below…
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Disney Reveals First Look at Sci-Fi Flick ‘Crater’ Ahead of Disney+ Arrival
Ahead of its May 12th debut on Disney+, Disney has revealed a first look at Crater. This coming-of-age sci-fi flick stars Isaiah Russell-Bailey, Mckenna Grace, Billy Barratt, Orson Hong, Thomas Boyce and Scott Mescudi. A 21 Laps Production, the film was written by John Griffin and produced by Shawn Levy, Dan Levine and Dan Cohen.…
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Disney Cruise Line Heading to Singapore
The Disney Cruise Line is heading to Singapore. This will mark the first time that the cruise line will head to Southeast Asia. Disney Cruise Line and Singapore Tourism Board announced today a deal that will have a new Disney ship based in Singapore for the next five years. The announcement was made by Disney…
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Marvel Entertainment Chairman Isaac Perlmutter Laid Off by Disney
Earlier this week, Disney CEO Bob Iger sent an email out to employees saying that the layoff process had begun at The Walt Disney Company. This process would be done in three phases, with the first one happening this week. Names are now starting to trickle out about who is being laid off at The…
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‘I2I’ Comes to 2023 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival
Disney fans visiting the Disneyland Resort during the 2023 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival might get a special treat. This year, Phat Cat Swinger has added I2I from The Goofy Movie to its set list. The band has been heard playing this at its last set when it has been performing. The Daps…
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Elemental – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #653
Welcome to another episode of GEEKS CORNER! This week there are a lot of fun things to geek out about! There was a first look at The Muppets Mayhem this week that looks like it will be a lot of fun! A new trailer for Pixar’s Elemental was released this week. With this movie, a…
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‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ & ‘Star Trek: Lower Decks’ Get Renewals and Streaming Return Timelines
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds and Star Trek: Lower Decks have both been renewed for another season. They also both now have premiere dates for when they will be arriving on Paramount+. Both shows will receive 10 new episodes for their new seasons. This means a third season for Star Trek: Strange New Worlds and…
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‘Carl’s Date’ To Show Before Pixar’s ‘Elemental’ in Theaters
On June 16, 2023, Pixar’s Elemental will be arriving in theaters. Along with the return of Pixar movies to the big screen also comes the return of another tradition. There will be an animated short ahead of the movie. In this case, it will be a short called Carl’s Date. In it, Carl will be…
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Hollywood Star Halle Bailey Helps Disney Dreamers Academy Students Dream Big at Walt Disney World Resort
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – March 26, 2023 – This weekend, 100 students from across the country celebrated the conclusion of the 16th year of Disney Dreamers Academy with an emotional commencement ceremony at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, featuring an inspirational speech by Grammy-nominated singer Halle Bailey, who will play Ariel in the upcoming…
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Disney 100 – Moana on Sailboat Funko Pop! Available for Pre-Order
Disney continues to celebrate its 100th anniversary in the parks and beyond. Part of the Disney100 celebration has included special Funko Pop! releases. This has included different Funko Pop! characters from Disney’s 100 year history, including Walt Disney himself. Now, a new Funko Pop! that has Moana on her sailboat is available for pre-order via…
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Synopsis And Photos Released For ‘Dominion’ Episode 307 of ‘Star Trek: Picard’
It’s hard to believe but the third and final season of Star Trek: Picard is closing in on the end of this epic journey. This week the seventh of ten episodes will be airing on Paramount+ as Admiral Picard and company continues to try to save themselves and also the Federation from the Changelings and…