Author: Mr. Daps
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Disney Channel Greenlights Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur, An Original Animated Series Based on Marvel’s Hit Comic Books
Laurence Fishburne and Helen Sugland’s Cinema Gypsy Productions, Marvel Animation & Family Entertainment, and Steve Loter to Executive-Produce Disney Channel has ordered “Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur,” an original animated series based on Marvel’s hit comic books, from Disney Television Animation. Executive produced by Laurence Fishburne and Helen Sugland’s Cinema Gypsy Productions (ABC’s “black-ish”),…
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New Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker Poster Revealed at D23 Expo
On Saturday morning a new poster for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker was revealed at the D23 Expo. During the panel, Disney traditionally provides announcements on upcoming movies. Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker will be arriving in theaters on December 20, 2019, and will conclude the Skywalker Saga. Several of the Cast Members…
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D23 Expo Day One – A Legendary Disney Day! – DISNEY Reporter
The first day of the D23 Expo was as legendary as one could imagine. Before the crack of dawn, thousands of Disney fans had descended into Anaheim and the Anaheim Convention Center for the start of this “ultimate Disney fan event.” The day began for many fans with the Disney Legends ceremony. A class of…
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Magic, Memories, and Heart Showcased at D23 Expo’s Disney Legends Ceremony
The D23 Expo began on Friday morning with the Disney Legends ceremony. This ceremony, a traditional start to the expo, featured twelve new inductees to the 2019 Disney Legends class. The ceremony was hosted by Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger. Bob Iger welcomed people to the ceremony and expo. As he welcomed fans to…
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D23 Expo Media Preview Gives a Look at the Expo and Reveals Some Updates Coming to the Disney Parks!
On Thursday night the D23 Expo hosted select media for a preview of what will be seen by the thousands of Disney fans who attend the D23 Expo this weekend. The media were treated to a look at a secret project that has been worked on across The Walt Disney Company first. They then were…
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Toy Story 4 Coming to Homes Digitally Oct. 1st and on Blu-ray™ and 4K UHD™ on Oct. 8th
BURBANK, Calif. (August 22, 2019) — This summer, Disney and Pixar’s “Toy Story 4” took audiences on a hilarious and heartwarming road trip with Woody, Buzz Lightyear and the whole gang, earning a 98 percent critics rating on Rotten Tomatoes and more than $1 billion at the global box office. Packed with old friends and…
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Magic Journey My Fantastical Walt Disney Imagineering Career – Book Review by Mr. DAPs
In Magic Journey My Fantastical Walt Disney Imagineering Career, Kevin Rafferty shares the stories from his four decades at The Walt Disney Company. Rafferty shares how he got started, some of the challenges he has faced, and also the magic he has been able to make and experience throughout his career. Kevin Rafferty isn’t just…
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Disney Aspire Marks an Incredible Life-Changing First Year
One year ago, The Walt Disney Company’s groundbreaking education investment program, Disney Aspire, began turning dreams into reality for eligible cast members and employees who do the same every day for guests and fans around the world. Disney Aspire, the most comprehensive program of its kind, launched with a five-year, $150 million investment to create…
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“Cooking with Cookie Summer Party” Encourages Leftover Food Appreciation
HONG KONG, August 20, 2019 – One of the most beloved and popular Disney friends in the Duffy and friends franchise — Cookie, who celebrates the first anniversary at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort (HKDL), is always seen wearing her chef’s hat and is a big food lover. Today, she joined hands with 160 parents and kids from local charity…
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Almost Expo Time! – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 947 (#465)
Welcome to another episode of GEEKS CORNER! This week, there is a lot to cover. However, most of it was superseded by the news that Spider-Man may no longer be a part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe moving forward. According to reports and a statement by Sony, the talks between Disney and Sony about the…
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Marvel Studios Collaboration With Sony on Spider-Man is Apparently Over
News about a breakdown in discussion between Sony and Disney surfaced yesterday as Marvel Cinematic Universe fans voiced displeasure about the potential of Spider-Man no longer being a part of the MCU. As the day continued, it appeared that things might not be as dire as originally reported. However, by the end of the day,…
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Negotiations Between Disney and Sony Continue as Spider-Man’s Future with Marvel Studios in Doubt
It has been quite the day for Marvel and Spider-Man fans. Earlier today Deadline reported that it was the end of the line for negotiations between Disney and Sony about Spider-Man. Because of this, Marvel Studios and its president Kevin Feige would no longer be involved in future Spider-Man films. This news comes after the…
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25th James Bond Movie Gets Title and Release Date
The 25th James Bond film has a title and a release date. This morning Sony released both via a video that appeared online. The film’s title is NO TIME TO DIE. It will be released in the United States on April 8, 2020. The film stars Daniel Craig as James Bond. This is the fifth…
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Walt Disney World Resort Offers More Disney After Hour Events at Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Disney After Hours continues to offer Disney guests opportunities to experience the Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom in a unique way! Guests going to these parties get three hours in the Magic Kingdom or Disney’s Animal Kingdom all to themselves! They are also allowed to arrive at the respective park at 7:00 pm before…
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D23 Expo Survival Guide
This week Disney fans from around the globe will descend on Anaheim for the 2019 D23 Expo! There will be something there for just about every Disney fan. From archives to merchandise, to movies, to theme parks, there will be a LOT of ground covered throughout the course of the three days of the expo.…
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Full D23 Expo 2019 Schedule
The 2019 D23 Expo is just a few days away! With that in mind, here is a look at the full schedule for this year’s D23 Expo. What are you most looking forward to? What things are you going to experience this year? Share your plans in the comments below! Friday D23 Expo 2019 Schedule…
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Disney+ Kicks Off “Moving Day” on Twitter
This morning Disney+ kicked off its “moving day” on Twitter this morning with a tweet saying “It’s moving day! Is everyone packed and ready to go @DisneyPlus?” This set off a thread of tweets from the various entities that will be appearing on Disney+ when it arrives on November 12 in the United States. The…
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New Global Launch Dates Confirmed for Disney+
Today, The Walt Disney Company’s Direct-to-Consumer and International (DTCI) segment confirmed that Disney+ will launch in Canada and the Netherlands, in tandem with the U.S., on November 12 and in Australia and New Zealand on November 19. DTCI also announced that Disney has reached global agreements with nearly all the major platforms to distribute…
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Travels with Figment On the Road in Search of Disney Dreams – Book Review by Mr. DAPs
In Travels with Figment On the Road in Search of Disney Dreams, Marty Sklar recounts stories and memories from his 54 years working for The Walt Disney Company. The first ten of those were alongside Walt Disney himself before he went on to become a leader in Imagineering and eventually a Disney Legend. The stories in this…
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The Magic of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge – An Observation
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is now several months into operation at the Disneyland Resort and will soon be open at the Walt Disney World Resort. Since opening on the West Coast, there has been a lot of observation, analysis, and speculation on how successful it has been for the Disneyland Resort. The opinions have varied…
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Differences – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to this week’s edition of the DISNEY Reporter. This week there is a wide variety of Disney and geek headlines to cover. Things start with last weekend’s CHOC Walk in the Park! It raised over $2.5 million for the Children’s Hospital of Orange County! This week LEGO also unveiled a new Disney train set…
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New Barn to Be Built at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground
One magical experiences guests can have at the Walt Disney World Resort is found at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground. There, guests can visit the Pony Farm and Tri-Circle-D Ranch where they can go for a pony ride and get a look at life on a horse farm. With many of the changes coming…
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Share Your Disney Vacation Knowledge: Apply for the 2020 Disney Parks Moms Panel
Search for panelists open Sept. 5-12, 2019, at MomsPanelSearch.com LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Aug. 15, 2019) – Disney Destinations is looking for experienced Disney Parks guests to apply for the 2020 Disney Parks Moms Panel – an online question and answer forum for planning Disney vacations. Each year for the past decade, thousands of hopeful candidates…
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Pictorial: CHOC Walk 2019 Makes a Difference as Thousands Walks Through Disneyland!
On August 12, 2019 thousands of people descended on the Disneyland Resort to participate in the 2019 CHOC Walk in the Park. Every year, the CHOC Walk raises money for the Children’s Hospital of Orange County by walking through Disneyland. Each walker raises money for the organization in order to participate. To read more about…