Author: Mr. Daps
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Disney+ Launch Titles Unveiled on Twitter
Disney+ has released a list of the titles that will be available when it launches on November 12, 2019. The titles date back to Walt Disney’s original animated classic Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs and then move forward all the way to Disney+ originals The Lady and the Tramp (remake) and The Mandalorian. The…
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Disney Skyliner Reopens at Walt Disney World Resort
The Disney Skyliner returned to service on Monday, October 14th above the skies of the Walt Disney World Resort. The Disney Parks Blog made the announcement this morning. The blog also shared that, “following a complete review with the manufacturer, we’ve made adjustments to our processes and training, and we are improving how we communicate…
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Three TV Networks – ABC, Disney Channel and Freeform – Will Present the First Episode of the Upcoming Disney+ Original Series, ‘High School Musical: The Musical: The Series,’ on One Night Only, Friday, Nov. 8
In a tip of the Wildcat hat to fans of “High School Musical,” three television networks – ABC, Disney Channel and Freeform – will present the first episode of “High School Musical: The Musical: The Series” for one night only, FRIDAY, NOV. 8 (8:00 p.m. EST), in advance of the series’ bow on the highly anticipated streaming…
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Take a Look at the Enchanted Rose Lounge at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
The new Enchanted Rose lounge is now open at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. Themed around the live-action Beauty and the Beast, it gives guests a magical and beautiful place to relax. The bar itself is under a beautiful chandelier inspired by Belle’s beautiful ball gown. The rest of the lounge includes nods to…
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CookieAnn Gets a New Name and an Exclusive “Bespoke” Merchandise Collection Available October 29 at Hong Kong Disneyland
Hong Kong Disneyland Resort (HKDL) announced a new “Bespoke” merchandise collection to celebrate Cookie’s new name, “CookieAnn,” available on October 29, 2019. CookieAnn is a puppy who enjoys sharing her delightful recipes as she cooks up different culinary combinations. The food-lover charms fans with her optimism, and her penchant for inventing delicious new treats for…
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More Halloween & More Movies! – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to another weekly edition of the DISNEY Reporter. This week there is a lot to cover in the realm of Disney and geek news. In parks news, things start off with last weekend’s incident with the Disney Skyliner at the Walt Disney World Resort. Over at the Disneyland Resort, a new pilot program is…
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Robert Forster, Captain Holland in Disney’s The Black Hole, Dies at 78
Robert Forster, who portrayed Captain Dan Holland in Disney’s The Black Hole, has died at the age of 78. As Captain Holland in The Black Hole, he was in command of the U.S.S. Palomino. Holland was a serious commander who also had a soft spot for those under his command. Disney’s The Black Hole was…
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Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea Closes Due to Typhoon Hagibis
Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea are closed today and will be opening later than normal tomorrow. This comes with the arrival of Typhoon Hagibis (Typhoon #19) in Japan. This typhoon is forecast to. be the worst to hit Japan in six decades. The Oriental Land Company released a statement on the Tokyo Disney Resort website…
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Disney Channel and A Place Called Home Inspire Young Latinx Women to “Discover Your Voice”
Earlier this week, Disney Channel hosted a very special screening, bringing a talented and impassioned group of young Latinx women, along with their families and special guests, to The Walt Disney Studios lot for the big-screen premiere of a short film created by these six high school students. In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, and…
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Shanghai Disney Resort Announces the Return of the Disney Imaginations Shanghai Design Competition
SHANGHAI (October 11, 2019) – Shanghai Disney Resort today announced the long-awaited return of Disney Imaginations Shanghai, following the huge success of last year’s inaugural competition. This year’s contest brings a new project challenge, an expanded set of participating universities, and more opportunities for full-time students to let their creativity flow and design innovative concepts…
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Disneyland Resort Releases More Oogie Boogie Bash Tickets
The Disneyland Resort has released more tickets for select nights for the Oogie Boogie Bash at Disney’s California Adventure. Tickets are limited and will sell out fast. They are currently available for: October 13 October 15 October 17 October 22 October 24 October 27 October 29 October 31 Tickets can only be purchased over the…
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The Skyline of Mickey’s Toontown Changes Ahead of Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway Arrival
Mickey’s Toontown saw a bit of a change happen this week as work began for a new attraction. Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway will be arriving at Mickey’s Toontown in 2022. As part of the work required to bring this attraction to Toontown, hills behind Mickey’s Toontown were removed this week. The result is a…
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Trailer and Poster Released for Disney’s Jungle Cruise
During an Instagram Live with Dwayne Johnson and a boatload of Jungle Cruise Skippers from Disneyland, a trailer for Disney’s Jungle Cruise was released. Seeing that the movie was inspired by this attraction, this release makes total sense. Watching the trailer, it makes even more sense. Check it out both the new trailer and also a poster…
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Dates Announced for Disneyland’s 2019 Candlelight Ceremony
The Candlelight Ceremony and Processional at Disneyland is an annual tradition that dates back to almost to the beginning of Disneyland itself. Through the years, as the story of the original Christmas is told, celebrity guests have joined a mass choir and orchestra for this special event. This year, the Disneyland Resort has confirmed the…
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Dwayne Johnson to Share a Behind-the-Scenes Look at Disney Attractions With New Disney+ Show
On November 12, Disney+ will be available for streams enjoyment in the United States. When this happens, one new show that Disney theme park enthusiasts will enjoy will be coming from Dwayne Johnson. This new show, Behind the Attraction, will give 10 episodes looking into the “history and hidden gems” found behind various Disney attractions…
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Disney Shares Preview of Holiday Tree of Life at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
This year Disney’s Animal Kingdom is getting a heavy dose of holiday magic. When the holidays arrive at the Walt Disney World Resort, they will be sprinkling their magic on all four of the main theme parks there. Disney’s Animal Kingdom will be decorated to celebrate the spirit of the season. It will also be…
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New Trailer, Poster, and Images Released for Disney-Pixar’s Onward!
Disney and Pixar’s “Onward,” which hits theaters March 6, 2020, unveiled a new trailer, poster and images this morning. Set in a suburban fantasy world, “Onward” introduces two teenage elf brothers, Ian and Barley Lightfoot (voices of Tom Holland and Chris Pratt), who embark on an extraordinary quest to discover if there is still a little…
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Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge – A Tale of Two Lands
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is now open at both the Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts. In each case, this land represents a massive expansion for its respective parks. The land is built around the Black Spire Outpost along with the Resistance encampment just outside of town. When guests visit, they can find themselves face…
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GIVEAWAY: Disney’s The Lion King Blu-ray Combo Pack
Disney’s The Lion King will be soon available on Digital 4K Ultra HD™ and Movies Anywhere on Oct. 11th and 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray™, and DVD on Oct. 22nd! This retelling of the classic Disney animated tale first told in 1994. Now Simba is back and looks more life-like than ever before thanks to some…
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Back to Before – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1001 (#471)
Welcome to the 9th-anniversary episode of GEEKS CORNER! On October 5, 2010 GEEKS CORNER began weekly episodes. Nine years later the weekly episodes continue. While much has changed, there is still a lot the same. For the first half of this episode, the geeks take a look back and revisit the topics of the very…
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Tom Fitzgerald Shares About New Experiences at The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror
A whole new dimension of chills has dropped into The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror™ this fall at Walt Disney Studios Park at Disneyland Paris. Tom Fitzgerald, senior creative director at Walt Disney Imagineering, shared with us a first-hand account of the three new storylines he and his team brought to this iconic attraction. How…
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Disneyland to Test Pilot FastPass Program in Tomorrowland
Disneyland is set to unveil a new pilot program around Fastpasses in Tomorrowland in the near future. The new FastPass program will have one centralized location as the hub for three attractions in Tomorrowland’s FastPasses. This includes Space Mountain, Star Tours, and Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters. Along with the new centralized location, paper FastPasses reminders…
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Wedge Antilles to Appear in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker?
Could Wedge Antilles be in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker? The pilot, from the original Star Wars movies, could be appearing in the final movie of the Skywalker Saga. The news comes from a Rebel Force Radio tweet. Denis Lawson, the original actor behind the role of Wedge, will be reprising the role. LOOK…
