Author: Mr. Daps
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President and Managing Director, Disney Parks International Michael Colglazier Leaving Disney for Virgin Galactic
Michael Colglazier is leaving The Walt Disney Company. He has held many roles at Disney including being a member of the corporate strategy group, the president of Disneyland, and also led Disney’s parks in the Asia Pacific region. In his most recent role as President and Managing Director, Disney Parks International Colglazier oversaw the operations…
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New Muppets Now Video Call Trailer Released by Disney+ Along with Joe the Legal Weasel-Approved Press Release
A new trailer has hit the internet for Muppets Now ahead of its arrival on Disney+ on July 31st. In this trailer, the Muppets hop on a video call together to discuss the new show. One Muppet they may not be so excited to see is Joe the Legal Weasel… their legal counselor who has…
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Disneyland Paris Reopens After Extended Coronavirus Closure
Disneyland Paris is again welcoming guests to experience Disney magic. This morning, in a brief ceremony, guests were welcomed back. The ceremony took place on Main Street, USA with Le Château de la Belle au Bois Dormant as a backdrop. Natacha Rafalski, president of Disneyland Paris, was joined by Mickey, Minnie, and other Cast Members,…
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Walt Disney World Resort Adds Extra Availability For Annual Passholders With Disney Park Pass System
Walt Disney World has added extra opportunities for Annual Passholders to visit its parks. On Tuesday it was announced that extra availability was added to the Disney Park Pass System for Walt Disney World Resort Annual Passholders. The information was shared by Disney that shared about the opening up of additional availability. Here is what…
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To Disney or Not to Disney? – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1041 (#512)
Welcome to another episode of GEEKS CORNER! This week, it’s all about the question of to Disney or not to Disney? This comes as Disney is opening some places around the world and other places are closing. The show begins with a discussion about the reopening of Downtown Disney District and how safe it feels.…
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Walt Disney World Resort Suspends Cultural Representative Program Indefinitely
The Walt Disney World Resort has suspended its cultural representative program indefinitely. Along with the suspension of the program, Disney also has revoked offers of employment for those who were approved to be a part of 2020 and 2021. Disney fans may recognize this program when they visit EPCOT’s World Showcase. Generally, Cast Members at…
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All You Need to Know About the Reopening of Disneyland Paris in Four Infographics
Disneyland Paris will be reopening the gates to its two parks on July 15th. The reopening of Disneyland Paris comes on the same day that Walt Disney World Resort will be reopening EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom reopened on July 11th. Disneyland Paris is also reopening as Hong Kong…
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An In-Depth Look at What is at World of Disney at the Downtown Disney District
This last weekend the Downtown Disney District reopened to the public as part of the Disneyland Resort’s phased reopening. Currently, it is the only part of the phased reopening that is happening while the rest is on hold. With the reopening of Downtown Disney District came the reopening of many of its shops and restaurants.…
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Disney+ Honored by American Council of the Blind for Achievement in Audio Description
Disney+ has received the 2020 Achievement Award in Audio Description from the American Council of the Blind (ACB), a United States-based organization that strives to increase the independence, security, equality of opportunity and quality of life for all blind and visually impaired people. The streaming service was honored for its commitment to adding audio description tracks…
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Hong Kong Disneyland to Temporarily Close Again
Hong Kong Disneyland will be temporarily reclosing its gates on July 18th due to a spike in coronavirus cases in the region. This comes after the park reopened on June 18th. It had been closed for months due to the impact of coronavirus. The new temporary closure was confirmed by a spokesperson for Hong Kong…
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Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back Wins at the Box Office Once Again
Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back is the box office winner once again. This comes 23 years after it last won at the box office. The last time it won was when it was reissued to theaters in 1997. The sequel to the original Star Wars movie was shown this weekend in 483 cinemas. As…
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Disney+ Releases Trailer for Rogue Trip
Disney+ has released a new trailer and images for the upcoming National Geographic program Rogue Trip. This new original series will be arriving on Disney’s streaming service on Friday, July 24th. It will follow the adventures of Bob and Mack Woodruff as they go to countries and territories that are known for being a bit rogue.…
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First Trailer Released for Star Trek: Lower Decks
The first trailer for the upcoming animated Star Trek show is now available for fans to watch. Star Trek: Lower Decks takes a different look at the world of Star Trek in 2380. Instead of it being about the captain and senior staff, this show is about some of the lower level underlings. They are…
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Welcome Back – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to the DISNEY Reporter! After a brief hiatus for holidays and birthdays, we return with the weekly highlights of Disney and geek news. There is a LOT to cover this week. However, we narrow it down as much as we possibly. First off, there have been quite a few reopenings since our last report.…
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Photo Report: Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom Reopening
Today Walt Disney World Resort took the next step of its phased reopening with Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom welcoming guests back after being closed for months. On a beautiful morning, guests returned to the parks. Before that, preparations for the day were made by cast members led by Josh D’Amaro, the Chairman of…
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Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom Reopen at Walt Disney World Resort
Disney Parks continue phased reopenings around the world. Today at Walt Disney World Resort, the Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom reopened. Thousands of guests streamed into the parks and enjoyed experienced the magic again. As part of the phased reopening protocols, temperatures were taken before guests were allowed to enter the parks, and face…
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Virtual Queue to Be Utilized For Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Reopening
When Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance reopens with the phased reopening of Disney’s Hollywood Studios, it will continue to utilize the virtual queue system. The news was announced by the Disney Parks Blog today. It also includes some updates on how the system works. While the basics of the system will be the same, there won’t…
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Tokyo Disney Resort Cancels and Postpones Events and Programs
The Tokyo Disney Resort has announced multiple cancelations of events and programs along postponing others. The update was put on the Tokyo Disney Resort website and shows how most events will be canceled well into 2021 at both Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea. This includes the New Year’s Eve celebration, Halloween, and Christmas celebrations as…
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The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort Reopening at End of July
The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort has announced that it will be reopening to guests on July 29th. The reopening will come just weeks after the parks reopening at Walt Disney World Resort. “With the Disney parks reopening, we are thrilled to open our doors again,” said the hotel’s new area general manager, Sean…
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FuelRod Introduces Founders Status After Lawsuit
When FuelRods made their way into Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts it almost seemed like a deal that was too good to be true. For $30, guests could purchase a fuel rod and then get unlimited swaps from those kiosks when a FuelRod died. In an era with an increasing need for cell phone…
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Where to Find Disney Characters Around Walt Disney World Resort When it Reopens
Disney characters bring an extra level of magic to the Disney Parks. With the reopening of Walt Disney World Resort, the traditional character meet and greet experience will not be available to help promote social distancing. Throughout Walt Disney World Resort, there will be character experiences for guests that offer a unique way to see…
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Hamilton: History Has Its Eyes On You Hosted by Robin Roberts Coming to Disney+ on July 10th
BURBANK, Calif. (July 9, 2020) — One week after premiering “Hamilton,” the filmed version of the original Broadway production, Disney+ will release a new special conversation “Hamilton: History Has Its Eyes on You,” exclusively on Friday, July 10. Hosted by ABC News’ “Good Morning America” co-anchor Robin Roberts, “Hamilton: History Has Its Eyes On You”…
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With Magic Kingdom Reopening, Guests Get Up Close Look at Newly Painted Cinderella Castle!
When it was announced by Disney that Cinderella Castle at the Magic Kingdom, many wondered just what it would look like. This week, guests are finding out. Magic Kingdom has begun previews ahead of its phased reopening on July 11th. With the preview of the park comes a preview of the castle that is nearing…
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Magic Kingdom Shares Disney Magic with Cavalcades and Character Viewpoints
With the reopening of Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom just a few days away, Walt Disney World Resort is currently offering various previews to first Cast Members and then Annual Passholders. With these previews, guests are getting a look at just what a socially distant and Walt Disney World Resort looks like as every…