Author: Roger Rabbit
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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…
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“It’s A Dog’s Life with Bill Farmer” Coming to Disney+
In honor of the 25th Anniversary of “A Goofy Movie,” Disney+ has released a first look clip for “It’s A Dog’s Life with Bill Farmer.” The iconic voice of Goofy and Pluto for more than 30 years, Disney Legend Bill Farmer steps out from behind the microphone to meet his own favorite characters — dogs!…
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Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros Celebrates 13 Lucky Years at EPCOT
On April 6, 2007, the Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros opened in the Mexico Pavilion at Epcot. This attraction replaced ‘El Rio del Tiempo,’ which ran at Epcot from October 1, 1982 to January 2, 2007. ‘El Rio del Tiempo’ began on a quiet river under an evening sky. It passed a volcano…
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“Believe…There’s Magic In The Stars” – Monday Memories
I hope you are all enjoying Doug’s column ’30 Years Ago at Disneyland!’ It’s a fun look at the start of the ‘Disney Decade,’ and one of the best anniversary celebration Disneyland has ever had! In this edition of ‘Monday Memories,’ I go back 20 years to the year 2000 and the Disneyland 45th anniversary…
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Disney Executives To Take Pay Cut During Coronavirus Pandemic
The Walt Disney Company announced today that Executive Chairman Robert A. Iger will forgo his entire salary, while recently named CEO Bob Chapek will take a 50 percent pay cut aa a result of the coronavirus pandemic, according to an email from Chapek sent to employees obtained by The Hollywood Reporter. This news comes days after…
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Tokyo Disney Resort Announces Extended Closure of Its Resort
The temporary closures of Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea have been extended in light of the continued request from the New Coronavirus Response Headquarters to refrain from holding events, etc. as well as the current situation in Japan and abroad. The reopening of the parks is planned for April 20 or beyond, for which a…
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Disney+ Sees Increase In Subscribers as People Stay Home Due to Health Concerns
As Americans continue spending time inside as the coronavirus pandemic spreads, they are subscribing to additional streaming services, with Disney+ proving to be the most popular choice. Between Saturday, March 14, 2020, and Monday, March 16, 2020, the number of Disney+ signups more than tripled compared to the same period from the week prior, according…
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Dapper Day Adds Summer ‘Encore’ Day at Disneyland Resort
The Dapper Day outing planned for April 19 that brings thousands to Disneyland in dashing fashions has added an “encore” date to the calendar in mid-June as the Anaheim theme parks remain closed amid the coronavirus outbreak. The Dapper Day Expo planned for April 18 and 19 in the Disneyland Hotel conference center featuring 30,000-square-feet…
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Disney Submits Statement to SEC Regarding Business Risks During the COVID-19 Crisis
In a pair of filings with the SEC Thursday, Disney registered plans to raise fresh cash by selling debt securities, or notes, and outlined risks to its business from the coronavirus pandemic. “The outbreak of the novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”) and measures to prevent its spread are affecting our business in a number of ways, which…
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Disney Halts Construction in Central Florida Due to Coronavirus
The Walt Disney Company has temporarily halted construction operations at Walt Disney World as the coronavirus continues to impact Central Florida’s once booming building industry, according to the head of the region’s top construction trade organization. “It wasn’t immediately known if construction workers will be paid or when construction operations will resume,” said Mark Wylie,…
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A Return to Walt Disney World – Monday Memories
With the temporary closure of Disney Parks and Resorts worldwide, my regular column ‘Sunday Recap Report’ is on hold. But don’t worry, because we can still share some of the fun we’ve had throughout the years visiting the Parks. Welcome to ‘Monday Memories!’ I will share with you a memory of Park visits from the…
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Disney Postpones Release of Live-Action “Mulan”
Disney has postponed the theatrical release of ”Mulan” amid concerns over the COVID-19 outbreak and large public gatherings. The studio has also removed “The New Mutants” and “Antlers” from its slate. All three movies have been delayed indefinitely as the studio searches for new release dates. ”Mulan” was scheduled to be released on March 27…
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WonderCon Anaheim 2020 Postponed Due To COVID-19 in California
Comic-Con International, the organizer of WonderCon, announced today that WonderCon Anaheim has been postponed. This announcement comes out of the recommendation of California Governor Gavin Newsom that any public gathering of more than 250 people should be postponed or canceled through at least the end of March. Although the event was scheduled for April 10-12,…
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Founder of the Walt Disney Archives Dave Smith to be Honored with a Window at Disneyland
Along with being named a Disney Legend, being honored with a Window at Disneyland is among The Walt Disney Company’s highest honors. This morning at the Annual Meeting of Disney Shareholders in Raleigh, North Carolina, Disney Executive Chairman Bob Iger made an announcement that Dave Smith, founder of The Walt Disney Archives, will receive the…
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Tokyo Disney Resort Extends Closure Amid Coronavirus Concerns
The Tokyo Disney Resort in Japan will remain closed amid even more concerns for the coronavirus. The Resort shut its doors on February 29 in response to the worsening worldwide coronavirus crisis. But Oriental Land Co., the local operator of Disney’s Tokyo parks, said in a statement Wednesday that the suspension would be extended until…
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Disney Parks Give Coronavirus Update
The Walt Disney Company is reassuring guests to its theme parks in California and Florida that steps are being taken during the coronavirus outbreak, which prompted the closure of its theme parks in Asia. Dr. Pamela Hymel, Chief Medical Officer for Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products, said Disneyland and Walt Disney World are already exceptionally clean…