Category: DAPs Magic News
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The Walt Disney Company Announces Strategic Reorganization Of Its Media And Entertainment Businesses
New Structure Designed to Further Accelerate the Company’s Direct-to-Consumer Strategy, in light of the Rapid Success of Disney+ Company’s Creative Engines Will Focus on Producing Content for DTC as well as Legacy Platforms, while Newly Centralized Distribution Group Will Oversee Commercialization and Distribution of All Content Globally Alan F. Horn and Alan Bergman, Peter Rice,…
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Interscope Records Releases New Track “Clouds” Off Of Soundtrack For Disney+ Original Movie Clouds
[Santa Monica, CA – October 9, 2020]—Today, Interscope Records releases the title track off of the soundtrack for the upcoming Disney+ original movie Clouds, from Director Justin Baldoni and Wayfarer Studios. The original song, which hit #1 on iTunes in 2013, was written and performed by Zach Sobiech and Sammy Brown, whose real-life story inspired the movie.…
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Uday Shankar to Step Down as President, The Walt Disney Company APAC and Chairman, STAR & Disney India, to Pursue a High Impact Entrepreneurial Endeavor
Will Remain with Disney’s Direct-to-Consumer & International Segment Through End of 2020 to Help Identify His Successor and Ensure Smooth Transition Burbank, California – October 7, 2020 – Uday Shankar will step down as president, The Walt Disney Company APAC and chairman, Star & Disney India, effective as of December 31,2020, it was announced today…
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High School Musical: The Musical: The Holiday Special Coming to Disney+ in December
BURBANK, Calif. (October 7, 2020) — The cast of “High School Musical: The Musical: The Series” delivers an abundance of feel-good holiday cheer as they perform their favorite Christmas, Hanukkah and New Year’s songs and share their fondest holiday memories in “High School Musical: The Musical: The Holiday Special.” The 45-minute special premieres on Friday, December 11 on Disney+…
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A Wicked Fun Halloween is Heading to Shanghai Disney Resort on October 5
Shanghai, September 28, 2020 – As night falls and the jack-o’-lanterns flicker to life, it can only mean one thing – Halloween has arrived at Shanghai Disney Resort. From October 5 through November 1, 2020, the spookiest season of them all returns like never before with exciting events, hauntingly-fun Halloween parties, trick-or-treating, decorations, and a host…
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Disney+ Releases First Trailer for Marvel’s 616
BURBANK, Calif. (September 29, 2020) – Today, Disney+ shared the trailer for its upcoming original documentary series “Marvel’s 616,” streaming on the service November 20. The eight-episode anthology series gives viewers a deeper look into the creative world of Marvel. Episode Titles and List of Directors: “Japanese Spider-Man” Directed by David Gelb “Higher Further Faster” Directed by Gillian…
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Florida Restaurants and Bars Can Operate at Full Capacity in Phase Three
In an executive order this weekend, Florida Governor Ron Desantis lifted mandates that required Florida restaurants and bars to operate at limited capacity. The order would also suspend citations for citizens that were found outside while not wearing a mask. In phase 3, theme parks are also allowed to resume normal operation with limited social…
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Evel Knievel’s Son Sues Disney Over Toy Story 4, Disney Responds
Evel Knievel’s son is seeing Disney over the use of a character in Pixar’s Toy Story 4 that he feels is too similar to his father. The character, Duke Caboom, was voiced by Keanu Reeves. A federal trademark infringement lawsuit was filed in Las Vegas accusing Disney of basing the Duke Caboom off of Evel Knievel…
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Disney+ Continues International Expansion
Disney+, the highly anticipated streaming service from The Walt Disney Company, launches in Portugal, Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Iceland, Belgium and Luxembourg. With hundreds of films, exclusive original movies and series, and thousands of television episodes from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic and more, Disney+ is the streaming home for some of the…
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California Attractions and Parks Association Urges Reopening Theme Parks Soon
The California Attractions and Parks Association has urged California Governor Newsom to reopen theme parks throughout the state soon. Erin Guerrero, executive director of the representative organization of theme parks, said in a statement that it was urgent for the state to reopen these parks in a safe manner for communities to go back to…
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The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse Animated Shorts Premiere November 18 on Disney+
M-I-C-YA REAL SOON ON DISNEY+: “THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF MICKEY MOUSE” ANIMATED SHORTS PREMIERE ON MICKEY’S BIRTHDAY, NOVEMBER 18 BURBANK, Calif. (Sept. 14, 2020) — Mickey Mouse and friends are heading to Disney+ in the all new-animated shorts series, “The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse.” From the team behind Disney Channel’s Emmy Award-winning “Mickey Mouse” cartoon…
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Original Broadway Creative Team Returns For New Beauty and the Beast Tour
The original Broadway creative team behind Disney Theatrical Productions’ Beauty and the Beast are coming together again for a new tour of the production through the UK and Ireland. Production is now underway on the show that will see it begin with a five-week run at Curve Leicester in May 2021. It is unknown at…
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Holiday Season at Walt Disney World to Begin November 6
Everyone loves the holidays, and Walt Disney World has an update on the festive fun coming this season. This year, it is clear that the holiday season will be a little different at Disney Parks. Walt Disney World has learned from their experiences since reopening in July and are ready to make magic in a…
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Reduced Park Hours Begin at Walt Disney World Resort
Today the Walt Disney World Resort begins its new daily schedule of reduced park hours. The reduction of hours comes as the summer comes to an end and travel demand to the resort isn’t what was initially expected. The new hours also come after, what appears to be, a successful Labor Day weekend for the…
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Mulan’s Arrival on Disney+ Leads to 68% More Disney+ App Downloads!
This last weekend Mulan arrived on Disney+ with Premier Access. The decision to release it on Disney+ instead of a theatrical release was controversial but it appears to have paid off for Disney. Despite viewers having to pay an extra $30 to get Premier Access and watch Mulan, the movie’s arrival on Disney+ led to a…
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Autumn Arrives at Shanghai Disney Resort with Festivals, Celebrations and New Duffy Month Surprises
Shanghai, August 27, 2020 – This autumn, kiss the heat of the summer goodbye and welcome in a cooler season, which offers fewer crowds, unbelievable offerings, and an amazing assortment of celebrations that perfectly showcase why autumn is one of the best times of year to explore the magic of Shanghai Disney Resort! With a whole…
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Loyal Brave True – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to the DISNEY Reporter! Every edition Mr. DAPs reports on the top five Disney and geek news stories of the week. This week a lot of news is coming from Disney+. This includes the arrival of Mulan on Disney+ for those who choose to pay for Premier Access. Earth to Ned also arrived on Disney+…
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Disney’s Live-Action Mulan – Mr. DAPs Review
Disney’s live-action Mulan has arrived on Disney+ for those who choose to purchase premiere access. This comes after its release being delayed more than once due to the COVID-19. The movie tells the story of a young spirited girl who goes off to fight for the Emporer to save her father’s life. She hides her…
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SWINGIN’ WITH THE MOUSE Announces GRAMMY AWARDS For Your Consideration Livestream Event on October 4
A GRAMMY® AWARDS For Your Consideration Event by SWINGIN’ WITH THE MOUSE Featuring Appearances by DEEDEE MAGNO HALL, COURTNEY REED, GARRETT CLAYTON, KEITH DAVID, AND MORE October 4th, 202o Livestream from Rockwell Table and Stage 5pm PDT On October 4, 2020, join vocalists, band, and creative team members during SWINGIN’ WITH THE MOUSE’s premiere Grammy®…
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The Walt Disney Company To Participate In The Bank Of America Virtual 2020 Media, Communications & Entertainment Conference
BURBANK, Calif., September 3, 2020 – Christine McCarthy, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS), will participate in a question-and-answer session at the Bank of America Virtual 2020 Media, Communications & Entertainment Conference on Thursday, September 10, 2020 at approximately 11:25 a.m. PDT/ 2:25 p.m. EDT. To listen…
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Earth to Ned Brings Quirky and Fun to Disney+ – Mr. DAPs Review
Earth to Ned arrives on Disney+ on Friday, September 4th. This new improv show from the Jim Henson Company focuses on an alien named Ned that was sent to earth to destroy it. However, upon arriving he finds himself fascinated (or maybe obsessed) with what Ned considered to be Earth’s greatest. The rest of the…
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More Dining Options Returning to Magic Kingdom Park and Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Walt Disney World continues its phased reopening, and that means even more dining locations are set to reopen in two theme parks. On September 24, Guests can once again enjoy dining in the enchanted, fairytale setting of Cinderella’s Royal Table at Magic Kingdom Park. Enjoy a delicious regal banquet with unforgettable main courses ranging from…
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Ahsoka Tano Lightsaber Hilts Coming to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge this Fall
Yesterday, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Walt Disney World celebrated one year of being open to guests! To celebrate, Ashley Eckstein, the voice of Ahsoka Tano, took over the Disney Parks Blog Instagram to share some exciting news! This fall, Dok-Ondar will start carrying Ahsoka Tano Lightsaber hilts that change color! In Star Wars: Galaxy’s…
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From Walt Disney Family Museum’s WWII Series – Willie Ito Discusses Internment and In-Betweening
The Walt Disney Family Museum had a presentation with Willie Ito, a Japanese-American former Disney and Hanna-Barbera animator who was interned in the US internment camps during WWII. The presentation was hosted by Mindy Johnson and part of a series about WWII Japanese artists with another presentation coming next month. Willie Ito discussed with Mindy…