Author: Mr. Daps
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Disneyland President Speaks Out Against California Theme Park Reopening Guidelines
Today during a press conference California released guidelines for reopening theme parks in the state. This comes after they have been closed since March due to coronavirus. Within hours of the release of the guidelines, Disneyland President Ken Potrock responded strongly and rejected the guidelines. In a statement released online, Potrock said: “We have proven…
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Holiday Magic at the Disney Parks: Celebrations Around the World from Fall to Winter – Book Review by Mr. DAPs
Holiday Magic at the Disney Parks: Celebrations Around the World from Fall to Winter is a new book by Graham Allan, Rebecca Cline, and Charlie Price that takes a comprehensive look at the holidays that happen in the autumn and winter at Disney parks around the globe. It includes nearly 1,900 photographs from the parks…
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New Special Look at The Mandalorian Debuts
A new special look at season two of The Mandalorian debuted on ESPN’s Monday Night Football tonight. This new clip shows more of what the Mandalorian and the Child will be facing in season two when it arrives on Disney+ on October 30th. The special look was shown during halftime of the National Football League…
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California Governor Gavin Newsom Says Theme Park Reopening Guidelines to Be Discussed Tomorrow
During a press conference today, California Governor Gavin Newsom shared a little bit about what will be happening in terms of the reopening of theme parks in California. What he shared is that interested parties should tune in tomorrow when Dr. Ghaly’s press conference. Dr. Ghaly is the Secretary of California Health and Human Services.…
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Virtual Reality Experiences are Coming to Disneytown with SoReal
Shanghai, October 15, 2020 – Today, Shanghai Disney Resort announced that China’s leading virtual reality company, SoReal, is joining the resort’s unique shopping, dining and entertainment district, Disneytown, to provide guests with a tailored and cutting edge entertainment experience. On the shores of Wishing Star Lake, SoReal will occupy the majority of Disneytown’s Lakeshore building, turning…
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No End in Sight – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to the DISNEY Reporter! After traveling and work being done on the studio, Mr. DAPs is back with the top Disney and geek headlines for the week! The headlines begin with Senator Elizabeth Warren and Disney sparring over business practices. This comes as the Disneyland Resort remains closed and awaits guidelines from the state…
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Impossible™ Burger Slider with Wasabi Cream and Spicy Asian Slaw – GEEK EATS Disney Recipe
There are so many wonderful tastest to be had at the Taste of EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival this year. The festival continues on through November 22nd and then on November 27th, Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays presented by AdventHealth will begin. One of the wonderful dishes that can be enjoyed…
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Florida Residents Can Celebrate Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary With New License Plates That Benefit Make-A-Wish
There is a unique way for Florida residents to celebrate Walt Disney World’s 50th anniversary and also support Make-A-Wish. As part of the 50th anniversary celebration of Walt Disney World, Florida is offering license plates celebrating the momentous year. Proceeds from the license plates will go to support Make-A-Wish of Central and Northern Florida. Disney…
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Disney+ Celebrates the “Simpsons Forever” With Endless Hours of “The Simpsons” Entertainment, Themed Collections and More
BURBANK, Calif. (Oct. 16, 2020) — Disney+, which launched last November giving “The Simpsons” a new streaming home, is now the ultimate entertainment hub for fans of Springfield’s most famous residents. With the recently added 31st season and nearly 300 hours of the world’s longest running scripted primetime sitcom, today Disney+ kicked off its new “Simpsons…
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November Lineup for Disney+ Released!
In November 2019 Disney was launching its streaming service, Disney+. When it was launched, there was lots of content from across The Walt Disney Company to enjoy. Since then, every month Disney has been releasing more classic and original content on Disney+. November 2020 is no exception as Disney+ continues to release more content. Some…
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Season Three of The Mandalorian to Begin Filming Before End of Year
With the second season of The Mandalorian set to arrive on Disney+ at the end of the month, executive producer Jon Favreau is already looking ahead to season three. In fact, filming will begin on season three before the end of the year. Favreau confirmed the progress on the third season to Variety. “We’re operating under the…
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Disneyland Resort Loses $2 Billion During Closure
Analysts are predicting that the Disneyland Resort has lost $2 billion since closing in March. The loss comes from the closure of Disneyland Resort parks and hotels. The news came from MoffettNathanson founding partner Michael Nathanson. According to Nathanson, the Disneyland Resort generated $3.8 billion dollars in 2019. This means that the Disneyland Resort generated…
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Disney Cruise Line Announces 2022 Itineraries That Include Hawaii and Other Incredible Destinations
The Disney Cruise Line has announced its 2022 itineraries today. These itineraries include 10-night Hawaiian Islands cruises and also multiple sailings to the Bahamas, Caribbean and Mexico, departing from coast-to-coast homeports including New Orleans, Galveston, Texas, San Diego, Miami and Port Canaveral, Florida. Bookings for these cruises will open to the public on Oct. 22,…
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Frozen 2 Wins Top Soundtrack at 2020 Billboard Music Awards
The soundtrack for Disney’s Frozen 2 has won the top soundtrack at this year’s Billboard Awards. The film, which premiered on November 22, 2019, is the highest-grossing animated film of all time. It garnered $1.5 billion at the box office. It also was one of three Disney films nominated for the category. It was joined…
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New Trailer Released for Disney and Pixar’s Soul Ahead of Disney+ Arrival
A new trailer has been released for Disney and Pixar’s Soul ahead of its release on Disney+ on December 25, 2020. The trailer gives a jazzy more in-depth look at what the film is about. Check it out below. Disney and Pixar’s Soul Official Trailer #2 The trailer shows a movie that is full of heart,…
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Senator Elizabeth Warren and Disney Spar Over Executive Pay and Layoffs
Senator Elizabeth Warren has slammed Disney over its recent layoffs. In an open letter to the company, Warren criticized the decision to layoff cast members while also having executive pay restored shortly before the layoffs. She also strongly criticized other business decisions made by the company. “In the years leading up to this crisis, your…
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Disney+ to Premiere Documentary Special ‘The Real Right Stuff’ From National Geographic
BURBANK, Calif. (Oct. 14, 2020) – Nearly six decades after NASA successfully sent its first astronaut into space, restoring the world’s faith in the U.S. space program, Disney+ ventures back to the very beginning of the high-stakes space race era with the premiere of “The Real Right Stuff” on Friday, Nov. 20. “The Real Right…
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Disneyland Reaches Reopening Agreement With 11 Cast Member Unions
The Disneyland Resort has reached agreements with 11 of its cast member unions. The deal will allow the Disneyland Resort to recall cast members quickly whenever they are able to reopen. According to the OC Register, the 11 unions represent most Disneyland cast members. The agreements cover the health and safety protocols that will be…
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To Reopen or Not to Reopen- GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1102 (#525)
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week, there is a LOT of ground to cover! First off, a new teaser was released today for the second season of The Mandalorian and it must be geeked out about. Next, it’s time to chat about the saga that has become the reopening of Disneyland. Will it happen or…
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California Governor Sends Team to Walt Disney World to Inspect Safety Protocols
In a press conference on Monday, September 12, 2020, California Governor Gavin Newsom announced that he is sending a team to Walt Disney World Resort to inspect their health and safety protocols ahead of the state releasing its own guidelines. The news comes as the Disneyland Resort parks and other California theme parks continue to…
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The Walt Disney Company Announces Strategic Reorganization Of Its Media And Entertainment Businesses
New Structure Designed to Further Accelerate the Company’s Direct-to-Consumer Strategy, in light of the Rapid Success of Disney+ Company’s Creative Engines Will Focus on Producing Content for DTC as well as Legacy Platforms, while Newly Centralized Distribution Group Will Oversee Commercialization and Distribution of All Content Globally Alan F. Horn and Alan Bergman, Peter Rice,…
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Disney+ Unveils New Character Art for The Mandalorian Ahead of Season Two Arrival
Disney+ has released new character art for The Mandalorian ahead of the arrival of its second season on Disney+ at the end of the month. In the second season of the show, the Mandalorian and the Child will continue their journey as they face enemies and bring together allies in this dangerous era they are now…
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Disney Celebrates Lakers 2019-2020 NBA Championship Win By Lighting Cinderella Castle With Team Colors
The Los Angeles Lakers won the 2019-2020 NBA Championship on Sunday night. This year, the championships took place at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Center. To celebrate the win, the Walt Disney World Resort lit up Cinderella Castle at the Magic Kingdom with the Lakers team colors. Cinderella Castle received the purple and gold…
