Author: Mr. Daps
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Former Disney CEO Michael Eisner Voices Support For Disney’s Future as Bob Iger Takes the Reins Again
There has been a lot going on at The Walt Disney Company in the last week and a half. This started with the news that Bob Chapek had been let go as Disney CEO and that Bob Iger would be returning to the role. This led to Iger immediately asserting his influence and restructuring the…
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2023 DISNEY ON BROADWAY Concert Series Lineup Announced for EPCOT International Festival of the Arts
The EPCOT International Festival of the Arts will be returning on January 13, 2023, and will continue through February 20, 2023. One of the highlights of this festival is always the DISNEY ON BROADWAY Concert Series. This coming year’s lineup for the concert series was announced today by Disney. The 2023 DISNEY ON BROADWAY Concert…
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Carly Pearce to Host “CMA Country Christmas”
Thirteenth Annual Holiday Television Special to Feature Performances by Steven Curtis Chapman, Dan + Shay, Scotty McCreery, Maren Morris, Old Dominion, Carly Pearce, Molly Tuttle, and The War And Treaty ‘CMA Country Christmas’ Airs Thursday, Dec. 8, at 9/8c on ABC ‘Tis the holiday season! The Country Music Association has revealed this year’s host and performers for its 13th…
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Mickey Saves Christmas – Review by Mr. Daps
Mickey Saves Christmas is now on Disney+. This stop-motion animated special has Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Goofy, Pluto, Donald Duck, and Daisy Duck getting ready to celebrate Christmas together at Mickey’s place. However, things get a little crazy when Pluto inadvertently causes Santa’s yearly sleigh ride to get a bit off course. This soon finds…
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Shanghai Disneyland Closing Again Just Days After Reopening
Just days after reopening, Shanghai Disneyland is closing its gates once again on November 29, 2022. This comes as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to cause disruptions to life in Shanghai. This, in turn, is causing operational challenges for Shanghai Disney Resort. At this time, only Shanghai Disneyland is closing. Disneytown, Wishing Star Park, and the…
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Hawkeye and Kate Bishop are Joined by New Black Panther for Holiday Avengers Assemble
The holidays are back at the Disneyland Resort, and with this comes some fun entertainment. One of the holiday entertainment offerings is found at Avengers Campus where the usual Avengers Assemble stunt show takes on a holiday flare. Instead of Black Widow and Black Panther fighting Taskmaster and team, Hawkeye is joined by Kate Bishop…
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No Merger for Disney with Apple on the Horizon CEO Bob Iger States
In a town hall meeting today, returning Disney CEO Bob Iger confirmed that a rumored merger between Apple and The Walt Disney Company is nothing more than that. The confirmation that no merger is happening between Apple and Disney came during a question and answer part of the town hall meeting at Disney this morning.…
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New Clip and Art Released for “Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules”
A new clip and final artwork has been released for Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules. The movie is coming to Disney+ on December 2nd and is based off second book in the popular book series by Jeff Kinney. Check out the clip and artwork below! Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules Official…
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The Disney Cruise Line Celebrates its 25th Anniversary with “Silver Anniversary at Sea”
The Disney Cruise Line is celebrating its 25th anniversary. The cruise line launched in 1998 with its first ship the Disney Magic going on its maiden cruise in July. As part of the celebration of its 25th anniversary, the Disney Cruise Line announced that it will be celebrating with a new “Silver Anniversary at Sea”…
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Bob Iger Hosts Town Hall Meeting at Disney As Company Begins New Chapter
This morning Bob Iger hosted a town hall meeting at the Walt Disney Studios as The Walt Disney Company begins a new chapter. This comes after the sudden departure of Bob Chapek a week ago. He was let go by the Disney Board of Directors. Iger, the former CEO before Chapek was asked to return…
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Check Out These “Star Wars” Easter Eggs Found in Season One of “Andor”
Andor is now streaming all of its first season’s episodes on Disney+. With the arrival of this prequel to the Rogue One: A Star Wars Story there are a lot of Easter Eggs to find throughout the first season. These connections to other Star Wars stories look towards the history of where things are at…
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“Strange World” Has Strange Opening with Thanksgiving Weekend Box Office Results
It was a strange opening weekend for the Walt Disney Animation Studios’ newest film, Strange World. The film appears to be an anomaly as it struggled to gather traction at the five-day weekend box office of Thanksgiving. As of now, the film will have garnered $18.6 million dollars at the box office over the course…
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5 Can’t-Miss Experiences at Knott’s Merry Farm!
It’s the merriest time of the year at Knott’s Berry Farm as it is transformed for the holidays into Knott’s Merry Farm. With this transformation comes fun foods, merchandise; and some absolutely beautiful experiences as the magic of Christmas falls like snow all around Knott’s. While there are plenty of experiences to be has at…
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Gingerbread House Arrives at Grand Californian Hotel and Spa
An annual tradition has returned to the Grand Californian Hotel and Spa at the Disneyland Resort. Guests visiting the Grand Californian can now see a beautiful gingerbread house recreation of the hotel. The gingerbread house can be found in the lobby on the other side of the massive Christmas tree if walking in from the…
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M’Baku Teaches the Way of the Jabari at Avengers Campus
M’Baku has arrived at Avengers Campus. He can now be seen in “M’Baku: The Way of the Jabari” at Disney California Adventure. This interactive experience teaches the way of the Jabari with two kids and an adult coming up to join M’Baku. The show arrived with the release of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever in theaters…
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Disney and Bob Iger Have $10 Million Deal for Consulting with Replacement
Bob Iger may again be back at The Walt Disney Company as CEO. However, when he left the company the last time he made a deal with Disney to consult with his replacement. This deal was for $10 million and had Iger available to consult through 2026. It currently is on hold while Iger is…
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Mostly Kosher Brings Sonoma Terrace to Life During Disney Festival of Holidays at Disney California Adventure
Stop by Sonoma Terrace during Disney Festival Holidays in the afternoon and evening and the area will come to life multiple times with the music and magic of Mostly Kosher. This energetic brings the holidays to life with their eclectic, contemporary spin on klezmer music. Throughout Disney Festival of Holidays they are scheduled to play…
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“Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” Continues to Dominate Box Office as “Strange World” Struggles to Take Off
The Thanksgiving extended weekend numbers are coming in and there is some good news for The Walt Disney Company, and some less-than-good news. The good news first, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever continues to win at the box office. With one more day left for the holiday weekend, Wakanda Forever looks like it will garner an…
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Shanghai Disney Resort Invites Guests to Celebrate a “Disney Winter Frostival” Starting November 28, 2022
Shanghai, November 25, 2022 – Shanghai Disney Resort announced today the launch of the “Disney Winter Frostival”, this year’s new and much-anticipated seasonal celebration set to start next Monday, November 28, 2022. Amid a host of enchanting new offerings the resort has prepared for the season, the biggest highlight will be the debut of the Disney Winter…
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Shanghai Disneyland Reopens After Recent Closure Due to Ongoing Pandemic Impact
Shanghai Disneyland reopened on November 25th after being closed for nearly a month. The park closed on October 31, 2022, after COVID-19 numbers in the region forced Shanghai Disney Resort to close. This led to guests being tested before they were allowed to leave the park. Recently, Shanghai Disney Resort’s DisneyTown, Wishing Star Park, and…
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No Stand Alone Film for Namor from “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever”
Namor, the antagonist in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever won’t be getting a stand alone film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe anytime soon. The reasoning will be found below, as will some spoilers from Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Only read on if this isn’t a problem. SPOILERS AHEAD In Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Namor went up…
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Another Exec Leaves Disney After Chapek’s Exit
A lot is changing at The Walt Disney Company. On Sunday, Chapek was let go as CEO of the company and Bob Iger reinstated at the top of Disney. Since then, Kareem Daniel was also let go. Now, another exact has left Disney. This time it is Arthur Bochner, The news originated at Puck News…
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“Mickey Saves Christmas” Soundtrack is Now Available
The soundtrack for the upcoming special Mickey Saves Christmas is now available. The soundtrack arrived days ahead of the arrival of Mickey Saves Christmas on multiple linear television channels followed by Disney+ a day later. Mickey Saves Christmas is a stop-motion special where Mickey, Minnie, and the gang try to celebrate the perfect Christmas in…
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Illuminate Silverlakes Lights Up the Holiday Season with Magical Moments, Snow, Santa, and More!
Growing up in the midwest I have many memories of walking on a cold evening with my family and looking at Christmas lights in various neighborhoods. Sometimes the snow would come down and create a beautiful filter through which to look at the Christmas lights. Today, Illuminate Silverlakes is officially opening in Norco, California. This…