Author: Roger Rabbit
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Disney CEO Bob Chapek Remains Confident in Reopening Plan for Walt Disney World
Disney CEO Bob Chapek appeared on Bloomberg TV from Magic Kingdom Park earlier today with Emily Chang and David Westin to talk about the reopening of the Walt Disney World theme parks. Emily Chang asked Chapek what makes him feel confident about the safety of the proposed plan, as well as the reaction from officials.…
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Walt Disney World to Present Reopening Plans to Orange County Economic Task Force
Officials from Walt Disney World will present plans for reopening its Central Florida theme parks to Orange County’s economic recovery task force on Wednesday. Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings said during a news conference Tuesday that Disney and SeaWorld are slated to make presentations about reopening during the 10 a.m. meeting. “Walt Disney World will…
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Disney Parks Update From Disney Guest Relations
We are all anticipating the reopening of Disneyland and Walt Disney World. News is changing minute by minute, and each state has its own reopening process. This makes it extremely difficult to plan a return to our favorite places. The projected reservation dates have shifted week to week, and even month to month. This is…
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Disney Returns Ad Sales Division to Media Networks Group
Following the departure of former chairman of Disney’s Direct-to-Consumer & International (DTCI) segment Kevin Mayer on Monday to become the new CEO at TikTok, the company has opted to shift its ad sales and media distribution divisions from DTCI to its Media Networks group, effective immediately. This means Rita Ferro, president of Disney advertising sales,…
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D23 to Celebrate 60 Years of “Pollyanna” with Hayley Mills
D23, The Official Disney Fan Club, is celebrating the sunshine of Walt Disney’s classic film, “Pollyanna!” Whether it’s your first viewing or 60th, D23 invites you to join in a “glad game,” create a rainbow maker, and join us for a special watch party preluded by a virtual conversation with Pollyanna herself, Disney Legend Hayley…
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New Disney Parks Leadership Announced
Bob Chapek, Chief Executive Officer of The Walt Disney Company, has announced a new Disney Parks, Experiences and Products leadership team that will be led by Josh D’Amaro, who has been named Chairman, Disney Parks, Experiences and Products. All new positions are effective immediately. “I’m incredibly proud of the new leadership team at Parks, beginning…
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Important Information Regarding the Phased Reopening of Disney Springs
Matt Simon, Vice President of Disney Springs at Walt Disney World, has released a statement on the phased reopening of the shopping and dining complex. Wednesday, May 20, will be a great first step in the phased reopening of Walt Disney World Resort, as Disney Springs begins its initial reopening that morning. The safety and…
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Frozen on Broadway Closes, Will Not Reopen Following COVID-19 Pandemic
Disney Theatrical Productions has announced that “Frozen” will not return to Broadway following the COVID-19 pandemic. It effectively took its final bow March 11 (the eve of the New York State-mandated shutdown), running for 26 previews and 825 regular performances, and lasting just shy of two years. The musical’s national tour will return, however, once…
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Making of “Frozen 2” Series Coming to Disney Plus
“Frozen” fans were surprised in March when the digital and streaming release date for “Frozen 2” was moved up because of stay at home orders due to the Coronavirus. And now, Disney is expanding the “Frozen” universe even more in a very different way. The latest expansion to the world of sisters Elsa and Anna…
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Original ‘Muppet’ Performers to Reunite May 16 in Online Fundraiser to Remember Jim Henson
Calling all Muppets fans! Here’s a fun virtual event coming this weekend for a great cause. Thirty years after the untimely loss of Muppets creator Jim Henson, four legendary Muppets performers will reunite online this Saturday, May 16, in a livestream event to help raise funds for frontline workers who have battled the Covid-19 virus. Bill Barretta, Fran…
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Guests Likely Required to Wear Masks When U.S. Disney Parks Reopen
Shanghai Disney Resort has reopened with social distancing guidelines, and the requirement of Cast Members and guests wearing masks when working and/or visiting the Park. Disney CEO Bob Chapek appeared on CNBC this morning with Julia Boorstin to talk about what Disneyland and Walt Disney World would do in terms of reopening. Boorstin asked Chapek…
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Knott’s Berry Farm Releases Operation Updates
All theme parks throughout California continue to remain closed as the coronavirus (COVID-19) matter remains a part of our daily lives. Jon Storbeck, Vice President and General Manager of Knott’s Berry Farm, has provided an update regarding its operation. The team at Knott’s Berry Farm continues to work with health and safety experts as we…
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“The Wonderful World of Disney” Returns to ABC to Show Four Movies to Kickoff Summer
“The Wonderful World of Disney” is returning this summer with four titles from the very popular Disney+ streaming service film catalog. ABC has announced that it will air “Moana,” “Thor: The Dark World,” “Up” and “Big Hero 6” over four Wednesdays this summer. The world broadcast debut of “Moana” featuring Auliʻi Cravalho and Dwayne Johnson…
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Disney’s “The Lion King” Releases New Instagram Filter
Disney continues to spread fun during this time, and now it’s bringing some of the magic from Disney Theatrical to one of its digital platforms. Inspired by the Tony Award®-winning Best Musical Disney’s “The Lion King,” Instagram and Disney Theatrical Productions have released a free new special filter for fans to enjoy and share. You…
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Monday Memories – My First Visit to Walt Disney World
The Disney Parks are all about creating magical memories with family and friends. We may be missing our ‘happy place’ right now, but it’s always good to look back on the memories we have made. First visits are always fun! I still remember my first visit to Walt Disney World in September 2004. It was…
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The Walt Disney Company Honors the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day With Special Programming
Wednesday, April 22, marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, which has become the world’s largest civic event and inspires more than a billion people each year to protect and honor our planet in a variety of ways. This year, Earth Day comes at a time of great uncertainty for people across the globe, and…
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Disney Executives Named to California, Florida Economic Recovery Task Forces
California Governor Gavin Newsom had named former governors, Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook, Disney Chairman Bob Iger, and other business executives and politicians to help guide the state’s economic recovery from the coronavirus outbreak. Unemployment continues to climb, and millions of Californians are seeking financial support. The governor said his chief of staff, Ann O’Leary,…
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My Time As A Disneyland Cast Member – Monday Memories
Growing up in Southern California 22 miles north of Disneyland is something that I will be forever grateful for. For the first few years of my life, we would go to Disneyland 4 times a year – spring, summer, fall, and Christmas time. There was no need for an annual pass, especially because they didn’t…
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Disney Bedtime Hotline Returns for a Limited Time
We all remember hearing our favorite bedtime stories right before going to bed. Now children of all ages can hear special messages from their favorite Disney characters. ShopDisney has announced the return of its beloved Disney Bedtime Hotline to help bring a little pixie dust to fans and families everywhere. Beginning today, fans can hear…
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Disney Executives to Discuss Fiscal Second Quarter 2020 Financial Results Via Webcast
The Walt Disney Company will discuss fiscal second quarter 2020 financial results via a live audio webcast beginning at 4:30 p.m. EDT / 1:30 p.m. PDT on Tuesday, May 5, 2020. Results will be released after the close of regular trading on May 5, 2020. During the webcast, we will hear about how each division…
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Veteran Disney Animator Ann Sullivan Dies at 91 from COVID-19
A veteran Disney animator has died of COVID-19 at age 91, and is the third resident of a nursing home to pass away from the disease. Ann Sullivan – who worked as a painter on many Disney animated classics – passed away Monday at the Motion Picture and Television Fund (MPTF) skilled-nursing facility in Woodland…
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Walt Disney World Reaches Furlough Deal with 43,000 Cast Members Amid Coronavirus Crisis
Walt Disney World has announced plans to stop paying wages to 43,000 Cast Members on April 19 in what is the largest wave of furloughs since the Resort closed in mid-March because of the coronavirus spread. Cast Members will be able to keep their medical, dental and life insurance benefits for the length of the…
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Disneyland Union Reaches Furlough Deal As Resort Closure Continues
Workers United Local 50’s president says the union was able to “secure protections for signature benefits to be continued with no premium cost to the members.” The Disneyland union said Thursday night that it had reached an agreement with the Walt Disney Company amid the park closure due to the novel coronavirus. Workers United Local…
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Virtual Tour of the Sculpture Studio at Walt Disney Imagineering
We all like knowing what goes on ‘behind the scenes’ of our favorite movies and/or TV Shows. We get even more excited when we get a peek behind the scenes of our favorite Disney Park or attraction. Walt Disney Imagineering has been giving Disney fans virtual tours of certain areas of the Imagineering Campus. The…