Author: Mr. Daps
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Walt Disney World Resort Modifying Guest Experiences
Walt Disney World Resort is modifying its guest experiences for both hotel guests and Annual Passholders. The changes were announced this week by Disney Parks, Experiences and Products chairman Josh D’Amaro. For guests at the Walt Disney World Resort hotels, parking will be complimentary parking instead of the $15 – $25 per vehicle charge. Traditionally,…
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Disneyland Resort Park Hopping Moving Earlier in the Day Starting on February 4
Guests of the Disneyland Resort will soon be able to park hop earlier than they can currently. Starting on February 4, 2023, park hopping will be available at 11:00 AM. Park hopping has been available for guests with the park hopping addition on their tickets or Magic Keys at 1:00 PM since the Disneyland Resort…
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TRON Lightcycle / Run to Open at Magic Kingdom on April 4, 2023
Yesterday Disney Parks revealed a tease about the opening of TRON Lightcyle / Run at Magic Kingdom in the form of a “clu.” Today, another clue was revealed and then the official opening date was announced for the new Tomorrowland attraction. It will be opening on April 4, 2023. When the attraction officially opens on…
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Harmonious and Disney Enchantment Final Show Dates Announced Along with the Removal of EPCOT Barges at Walt Disney World Resort
The closing dates for Harmonious at EPCOT and Disney Enchantment at Magic Kingdom have been announced. Both shows will be ending their run on April 2, 2023. This will be just days after the end of Walt Disney World Resort’s 50th anniversary celebration ends on March 31, 2023. Along with the ending of these two…
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Disney College Program Adds Character Performers Once Again at Walt Disney World Resort
Auditions for character performers have returned to Walt Disney World Resort. On January 9, the announcement was made by Disney that this program would be returning. Incoming Disney College Program participants can once again audition to be character performers that will be a part of the magic starting in the fall of 2023. Details of…
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Artwork Now Available for Disneyland Resort Magic Key Holders For a Limited Time
A new giveaway is now available at the Disneyland Resort for Magic Key Holders. It is a piece of artwork that was created by Asia Ellington. It is available after 1:00 PM from January 9 through January 18, 2023, in the it’s a small world queue area. The artwork will be available only while supplies…
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Marvel Studios Releases New Trailer for ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania’
A new trailer has been released for Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania. In it, Scott Lang is offered a second chance… but at what cost? Watch the trailer ahead of the arrival of Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania arriving in theaters on February 17, 2023. This movie will kick off Phase 5 of the Marvel…
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Downtown Disney District Says Goodbye to La Brea Bakery and Hello to Earl of Sandwich
This morning the La Brea Bakery exited Downtown Disney District. After two decades at the Disneyland Resort, La Brea Bakery is exiting the restaurant business. The Disney Parks Blog announced that there are already plans for its replacement. In the short term, Earl of Sandwich will be taking over the location in February. When it…
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Disney Parks Instagram Clu Appears to Reveal TRON Lightcycle / Run Opening Date at Magic Kingdom
The Disney Parks Instagram posted a clue today that appears to reveal the opening date for TRON Lightcycle / Run. The clue seems to show the date of the original attraction’s opening at Shanghai Disney Resort and then the Magic Kingdom date seems to be revealed. Check out the Instagram post here and then continue on to…
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There Are New Disney Munchlings Now Available, Check Them Out Here!
There are two new collections of Disney Munchlings available. Disney has announced the arrival of Garden Goodness and Fruity Finds. Disney Munchlings first debuted in September 2022 ahead of the D23 Expo. They are a line of plush that are themed after fan-favorite foods and treats. They are are mirrored after Disney pals and Disney…
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‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ Heading to Digital and Discs in February
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever will soon be available for digital download and also on multiple disc formats for home entertainment enjoyment. The release will include bonus features that include an audio commentary with director Ryan Coogler and also Joe Robert Cole and Autumn Durald Arkapaw. There will also be a gag reel, featurettes, and deleted…
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Iger Wants Disney Employees to Return to Work Four Days a Week Starting in March
Bob Iger continues to once again put his imprint on The Walt Disney Company. Since returning as CEO of Disney in November, Iger has been analyzing and making adjustments to the company as he refocuses it on creativity moving forward. The most recent change comes after he announced he wanted people back in the office…
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Walt Disney World Resort Announces New Deals for Florida Residents
Walt Disney World Resort has announced two new deals for Florida residents who want to visit the most magical place on Earth. The deals come as Walt Disney World heads down the home stretch towards the end of its 50th anniversary celebration. The World’s Most Magical Celebration will be ending on March 31, 2023. Below…
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‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ Continues to Break Records at the Box Office
Avatar: The Way of Water continues to break records and pass up other movies at the box office. It is now the seventh-strongest opener of all time at the box office. The movie has grossed $1.708 billion globally, passing up Jurassic World’s $1.67 billion. This comes just four weeks after being released in theaters on…
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Official Voice of Mickey Mouse, Bret Iwan, Shares How He Was Quite Literally ‘Drawn to Mickey’
Bret Iwan, the official voice of Mickey Mouse went on the Disney Vacation Club Member Cruise aboard the Disney Wonder in 2022. While aboard, he did a chat and draw about Mickey Mouse. Bret not only voices Mickey Mouse, but he can also draw him. In a video that was released by Disney, Bret talks…
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Take a Behind-the-Scenes Look At Shanghai Disney Resort’s Winter Cavalcade
Shanghai Disney Resort is in the middle of celebrating its Disney Winter Frostival. One of the entertainment offerings during this special time is the Disney Winter Magical Cavalcade. A great amount of effort was put into bringing this cavalcade to life by Disney Live Entertainment. “The team has been working on this cavalcade for quite…
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Phat Cat Swinger Energetically Ends Disney Festival of Holidays Run on a High Note
One of the more popular bands that play at the Disneyland Resort, Phat Cat Swinger, ended its run for Disney Festival of Holidays on Saturday night. They have been playing in front of Paradise Bay Wednesday-Saturday throughout the entire holiday season at the Disneyland Resort, as weather allowed. This energetic group brings incredible happiness, enthusiasm,…
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Strange World – Mr. Daps Home Entertainment Review
The Clade family is known for being explorers until they weren’t. In Strange World, the family has to come together to save their world from disaster. At the same time, the Clades also need to save their family. Quality Strange World is an absolutely beautiful film to watch. There are some beautiful colors, wonderful moments…
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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Reveals Plans for Reedy Creek Replacement
Florida Governor has revealed what his plans are for the Reedy Creek Improvement District moving forward. The governor posted a notice on the Osceola County website with plans to seek legislation that would strip Walt Disney World of its self-governing power. The proposed legislation would have Disney pay upwards of $700 million in Reedy Creek…
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Bob Iger to Participate in First Quarterly Earnings Call Since Returning as CEO
On Wednesday, February 9, 2023, The Walt Disney Company will be discussing its first fiscal quarter of the 2023 financial year results. When it does, Bob Iger will once again be the CEO on the call. The last fiscal call that The Walt Disney Company held had former Disney CEO Bob Chapek on it. This…
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John Williams Composes New ESPN College Football Championship Theme
John Williams has composed and conducted the new theme for the ESPN College Football Championship. The theme called Of Grit and Glory, will be played for ESPN’s College Football Playoff National Championship, airing at 7:30 PM ET on Monday night ahead of the TCU-Georgia game. Williams had to say on this new theme that “Intercollegiate…
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James Cameron Says More Avatar Movies Are On the Way as “Avatar: The Way of Water” Passes “Top Gun: Maverick” at the Box Office
This week Avatar: The Way of Water passed Top Gun: Maverick at the box office and became the top grossing movie of 2022. The film has now garnered over $1.5 billion at the box office. As the movie continues to make money, director James Cameron says there are more Avatar movies on the way. Cameron…
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Disney Playlists and Soundtracks Now Available on Apple Music Sing
Apple Music Sing is a new feature that allows users to sing along with their favorite songs with adjustable vocals and real-time lyrics. A slider allows the user to lower the original volume on the vocals, but not entirely eliminate them, as they sing along. This allows for multiple lyric views as they sing lead,…
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2024 Travel Dates Announced by National Geographic Expeditions
National Geographic has announced dates for some of its different expeditions that will be offered in 2024. Traveling with National Geographic is a unique experience that offers guests the chance to visit destinations around the world and get a unique view through the lens of knowledgeable National Geographic Experts. This includes expeditions river cruises that…