Author: Mr. Daps
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Disney’s Animal Kingdom Welcomes Baby Gorilla
A new gorilla has been born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom at the Walt Disney World Resort. The new baby gorilla is named Grace after the GRACE gorilla sanctuary in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The sanctuary is dedicated to helping gorillas orphaned by poaching. Grace was born on May 1, 2019. The birth of Grace…
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Walt Disney World Resort announces $1.5 million investment in Valencia College for state-of-the-art culinary arts and hospitality facility in downtown Orlando
The world-class facility will be renamed The Walt Disney World Center for Culinary Arts and Hospitality at Valencia College as part of the college’s reimagination and relocation of the program to downtown Orlando. LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. May 6, 2019—As part of Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer’s vision of an educational ecosystem in the downtown Orlando area,…
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VIDEO: Sony Releases New Spider-Man: Far From Home Trailer
An official trailer for Spider-Man: Far From Home arrived today. In it, Spider-Man is excited to go on vacation and see Europe. Of course, things never seem to go as they should and soon Spider-Man finds himself enmeshed in an adventure he really wishes he wasn’t a part of. Check out the trailer below. Be…
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U.S. Navy’s Blue Angels Soar Over Epcot for National Military Appreciation Month
Last week the U.S. Navy Blue Angels flew over Epcot and Spaceship Earth in a spectacular display of precision flying. This was done to honor and celebrate National Military Appreciation Month. The Blue Angels flew over Spaceship Earth twice. They did so from 500 feet above the ground as they traveled 250 miles per hour.…
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Walt Disney World Resort provides 40,000 Disney books to Central Florida educators, children and families
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., May 4, 2019—Disney is known for its imaginative storytelling, and today Walt Disney World Resort brought thousands of new and classic Disney-themed stories into the Central Florida community. Through its second annual First Book Family Festival, Walt Disney World Resort placed 40,000 needed books into the hands of Central Florida educators,…
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‘Avengers: Endgame’ is Fastest Ever to $2 Billion
Avengers: Endgame’s historic run continues this weekend. The blockbuster film from Marvel Studios has crossed the $2 billion mark at the global box office, earning an estimated worldwide gross of $2.189 billion in just 11 days of release—the fastest any film has reached this threshold. Avengers: Endgame is now one of just five films ever to earn…
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Disney Brings ‘Avengers: Endgame’ to Troops in Afghanistan
U.S. troops stationed overseas in Afghanistan who had been resigned to avoiding spoilers until the end of their deployments were surprised with special screenings of Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Endgame this week. The Walt Disney Company brought the record-shattering film to Bagram Air Field on Wednesday, May 1, and Thursday, May 2, with showings planned for Kandahar…
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Sinclair Broadcast Group to Acquire 21 Regional Sports Networks from Disney at a Valuation of $10.6 Billion
Byron Allen to Become Equity and Content Partner in RSN Holding Company BALTIMORE, MD and BURBANK, CA (May 3, 2019) — Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) (“Sinclair” or the “Company”) and The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) (“Disney”) today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Sinclair will acquire the…
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Sunday Spotlight: The Great Movie Ride
The Great Movie Ride was an attraction that also was the centerpiece of Disney’s Hollywood Studios when it opened as the Disney-MGM Studios. It was a celebration of the movies and lived in a replica of Grauman’s Chinese Theatre. It was iconic and beloved my some while tolerated by others. History of The Great Movie…
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John Williams’ Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Symphonic Suite Released
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opens later this month at the Disneyland Resort and at the end of the summer at the Walt Disney World Resort. As the opening for this new land gets closer at both resorts, more is coming out about it. One of the things that came out this week is the new…
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Adventures by Disney Announces Egypt Itinerary, Growing Global Vacation Portfolio for 2020
New adult-only experiences, reimagined Montana vacation and returning worldwide itineraries round out 2020 lineup GLENDALE, California (May 2, 2019) — Adventures by Disney will transport guests to the storied land of pharaohs and pyramids in 2020 with the launch of an unforgettable family vacation itinerary in Egypt, a three-part tour featuring adventures by land, river…
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Details Released on How to Make Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Reservations!
This morning details were released for how to make reservations for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. These are necessary for anyone wanting to visit Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge between May 31st and June 23rd 2019. Along with a reservation, guests must have valid theme park admission. Here are the details: Beginning today, May 2, at 10…
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Alan Bergman Upped, Alan Horn Expands Role at The Walt Disney Studios
Robert A. Iger, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of The Walt Disney Company, and Alan Horn, Chairman of The Walt Disney Studios, have announced that Walt Disney Studios President Alan Bergman has been elevated to Co-Chairman of the Studio Entertainment division. He will serve alongside Horn, while Horn will assume the additional title of Chief…
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First Female Drum Major at USC Joining 2019 Disneyland Resort All-American College Band
New beginnings are coming to the USC Trojan Marching Band as the first female drum major for the band has been named. India Anderson, a tuba player who will be a junior in 2019-2020, is thrilled for the opportunity. In an interview with KABC-TV Los Angeles, Anderson said that it’s “something I really wanted, I…
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Mickey’s Avengers – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 931 (#449)
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week there are a lot of things to geek out about both in the parks and beyond. The show starts off with another look at AVENGERS: ENDGAME. Then the geeks chat about some of the things happening at the Disneyland Resort. This includes Mickey’s PhilharMagic arriving at the Disneyland Resort,…
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TOY STORY 4 Kicks Off Phenomenal Promotions Campaign, Inviting 14 Brands to an All-New Adventure
Disney and Pixar’s “Toy Story 4” Opens Nationwide June 21 BURBANK, Calif. (April 30, 2019) – The toys are back on the big screen with an all-new adventure in Disney and Pixar’s “Toy Story 4,” inviting 14 brands to join the fun, including Alaska Airlines, Babybel® and The Laughing Cow®, Best Western®, Blue Diamond Almond Breeze®, Bounty®, Chrysler,…
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Watch the Livestream 30th Anniversary Celebration of Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World!
On May 1st Disney Parks will be live streaming the celebration of the 30th anniversary of Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The celebration will include a cavalcade with Mickey Mouse and other Disney stars on hand to celebrate the special day! The live stream is scheduled to begin at 9:55 AM EST and can be watched below.…
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5 Reasons to Join Team DAPS MAGIC for the 2019 CHOC Walk!
The 2019 CHOC Walk in the Park will be coming to the Disneyland Resort on August 11th and team DAPS MAGIC will be walking through the parks to make a difference! This is always one of the most fun events of the year. Thousands of people come together to go to the Disneyland Resort and…
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Will Smith And Disney Partner Up with Make-A-Wish to Launch #FRIENDLIKEME Challenge Ahead of Aladdin’s Arrival in Theaters
Will Smith may be playing the genie in Disney’s upcoming live-action version of Aladdin but in real life, he is also working to grant some wishes! Today for World Wish Day, it was announced that he and The Walt Disney Company have partnered up with Make-A-Wish for the #FRIENDLIKEME challenge. This challenge is to help…
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Disney Celebrates World Wish Day by Honoring the More than 8,400 Wishes it Grants Annually
Walt Disney World Resort is celebrating World Wish Day by honoring the thousands of wishes granted at its parks and resorts every year, and is investing $20,000 in Make-A-Wish® Central and Northern Florida to help make the dreams of even more children a reality. LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., April 29, 2019—Nearly half of the children…
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Treat Mom to a Magical Mother’s Day at Walt Disney World Resort
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (April 29, 2019) – Walt Disney World Resort is the perfect place to celebrate mothers who deserve the best on their special day. From relaxing spa treatments and delicious meals to shopping at Disney Springs and exploring Walt Disney World theme parks, there are near limitless options to give mom the…
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Marvel Studios’ AVENGERS: ENDGAME Shatters Box Office Records with Historic $1.2 Billion Global Debut
Records Fall as Anthony and Joe Russo-Directed Blockbuster Posts Estimated $350 Million Domestic and $859 Million International Debuts International Gross Includes Record Estimated $330.5 Million Opening in China BURBANK, Calif. – April 28, 2019 – Marvel Studios’ “Avengers: Endgame” made history this weekend with a record-shattering estimated global debut of $1,209.0 million, becoming the first film in history…
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Heroic Avengers Offerings for Marvel Fans at Shanghai Disney Resort
Shanghai, April 26, 2019 – With Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Endgame now in theaters across China, Shanghai Disney Resort is helping guests get in on the Marvel Super Hero action with a new lineup of incredible Marvel-themed surprises. As the Home of the Heroes, Shanghai Disney Resort is the place for guests to enjoy an immersive Marvel-themed…
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‘Avengers: Endgame’ Has Highest Ever Domestic Preview
Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Endgame earned $60 million domestically in Thursday evening previews, ahead of its official North American debut today. This surpasses the previous record set by Star Wars: The Force Awakens in 2015 ($57 million domestic). The film is off to a record-breaking start around the world, posting an estimated $305 million worldwide in its first two days,…