Category: DAPs Magic News
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Disney Cruise Line Extends Suspension of Departures Through September 30
The Disney Cruise Line has again extended the suspension of its departures through September 30 for the Disney Dream, Disney Fantasy and Disney Wonder. The Disney Magic has also had its departures suspended through October 2, 2020. The news of the suspensions come after the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention extended suspensions of…
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Tokyo Disney Resort to Offer Lottery for Annual Pass Admissions
Tokyo Disney Resort reopened on July 1 after being closed since February 29. Today, the Resort released information on how Annual Passport Holders will be able to access Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea. Tokyo Disney Resort announced that a Park Admission Lottery will be available through October 2020 for guests holding Annual Passports with expiration…
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New Trailer and Poster Released by Disney+ for Black is King, a Film by Beyoncé
BURBANK, Calif. (July 19, 2020) — Today, Parkwood Entertainment and Disney+ released the new trailer and poster for “Black Is King,” a film by 24-time GRAMMY® Award-winner Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, which will premiere globally on July 31, 2020, streaming on Disney+. The new film based on the music of “The Lion King: The Gift,” will premiere two weeks…
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Virtual Birthday – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to another edition of the DISNEY Reporter. This week’s edition is much different than originally expected. Normally, this week would be dedicated to everything that happened at the Disneyland Resort. In fact, this week’s edition probably would have gone out late due to the opening of Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure. However, those…
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The Walt Disney Family Museum presents it’s a small world: A Virtual Community Art Exhibition
“There is just one moon and one golden sun, And a smile means friendship to everyone. Though the mountains divide and the oceans are wide, it’s a small world after all.” San Francisco, July 17, 2020—The Walt Disney Family Museum is excited to announce that it is accepting submissions for its next virtual community…
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New Season of National Geographic’s Weird But True! Coming to Disney+!
BURBANK, Calif. (July 15, 2020) – “Weird But True!,” from National Geographic, comes to Disney+ on Friday, August 14, and things this season get even weirder! Children’s entertainers and educators Charlie Engelman and Carly Ciarrocchi host the third season of the Emmy Award-winning series and this time, they’re embarking on even more imaginative and strange adventures to reveal surprising and interesting facts about the world.…
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Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Names Jill Estorino President and Managing Director of Disney Parks International
Jill Estorino will become president and managing director for Disney Parks International, effective immediately. In her new role, the 29-year Disney veteran will be responsible for overseeing the company’s parks and resorts international operations and development, including Hong Kong Disneyland, Tokyo Disney Resort with the Oriental Land Company, Shanghai Disney Resort and Disneyland Paris. “Jill…
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Development Postponed on EPCOT’s Spaceship Earth and Mary Poppins Attraction
Last year at the D23 Expo a lot of changes were announced for EPCOT. Spaceship Earth would be undergoing a refurbishment and the United Kingdom Pavilion would be getting a Mary Poppins attraction. Today, Disney confirmed that both of these projects have been postponed. As guests returned to EPCOT today with its phased reopening, they…
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Foodie Guide to the Taste of EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival
It’s time to sip, savor, and stroll across six continents at the Taste of EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival! This festival celebrates the best in global food and drink and is the longest festival ever. This year’s Festival will be understandably different from what it has been in the past. What has not changed…
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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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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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Jodi Benson Invites Fans to be Part of Her World during Walt Disney Family Museum Event
The Little Mermaid was the first movie I ever saw in theaters as a toddler. I grew up loving Ariel and was the epitome of a “Little Mermaid” kid. Shirts, cups, bed sheets, toys, you name it; I was Ariel obsessed. Into my adulthood, The Little Mermaid remained my favorite Disney movie, and still is.…
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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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Downtown Disney Reopens With New Health and Safety Measures
Downtown Disney District officially reopened today with many shops and select dining locations open. Cars were backed up on Disneyland Drive hours before the Simba Parking Lot opened. The Simba Parking Lot is located near the Paradise Pier Hotel at Disneyland Drive and Katella Avenue. There is currently no charge for parking. They were not…
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Walt Disney World Resort 2020 Theme Park Ticket Sales and Disney Resort Hotel Bookings Resume July 9
Walt Disney World Resort will welcome its first guests back to the theme parks starting July 11 as Magic Kingdom Park and Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park reopen. EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios will reopen on July 15. Disney Cast Members continue to prepare for these openings in a measured and deliberate way while implementing…
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Walt Disney Family Museum Store Reopens
The Walt Disney Family Museum store is reopening after being closed for months due to COVID-19. With the reopening, the Walt Disney Family Museum also shared some safety protocols to give guests as safe of experience possible during this challenging time. Along with offering in-person shopping, the store also offers online shopping. Curbside pickup is…
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Disney Parks Shares Their Commitment to Health & Safety Measures
As Walt Disney World begins its phased reopenings of its theme parks this weekend, Disney Parks Chief Medical Expert Dr. Pamela Hymel is sharing how the Disney Parks will continue their commitment to important health and safety measures. Below is her important message to all Cast Members and Guests. As we continue the phased reopenings…
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Disneyland Resort Ambassadors to Continue Their Role Until January 1, 2022
Disneyland Resort President Ken Potrock posted on his official Instagram account that he had the pleasure of meeting Disneyland Resort Ambassadors Justin Rapp and Rafa Barron. Potrock also announced on his account that the 2019-2020 Ambassador Team will continue their roles for a third year until January 1, 2022. View this post on Instagram A…
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The Walt Disney Company Executives To Discuss Fiscal Third Quarter 2020 Financial Results Via Webcast
BURBANK, Calif., July 1, 2020 – The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) will discuss fiscal third quarter 2020 financial results via a live audio webcast beginning at 4:30 p.m. EDT / 1:30 p.m. PDT on Tuesday, August 4, 2020. Results will be released after the close of regular trading on August 4, 2020. To listen…
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The Walt Disney Company Announces Overall First-Look Deal with Colin Kaepernick
The Walt Disney Company today announced an overall first-look deal with Colin Kaepernick’s production arm Ra Vision Media. The partnership will focus on telling scripted and unscripted stories that explore race, social injustice and the quest for equity, and will provide a new platform to showcase the work of Black and Brown directors and producers.…
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Disney+ Does Not Throw Away Its Shot With Hamilton – Review by Mr. DAPs
Hamilton, the hit Broadway musical that was both written and starred Lin-Manuel Miranda, is now streaming on Disney+. Since the first premier at the Public Theater in February 2015, it has been incredibly popular. This musical telling of the story of the American Founding Father Alexander Hamilton is described as “America then, as told by America…
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Coca-Cola and Disney+ Bring Families Together to Celebrate July 3 ‘Hamilton’ Premiere
Coca-Cola is collaborating with Hamilton Creator Lin-Manuel Miranda and World Central Kitchen Founder, Chef and Humanitarian José Andrés ahead of the July 3 premiere of “Hamilton” on Disney+ to fight food insecurity with a focus on diverse communities disproportionately affected by COVID-19 and ongoing social injustice. Coca-Cola is announcing a $1 million donation to World…
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Disneyland and Walt Disney World Suspend Disney College Program Indefinitely
Disney Internships and Programs has made the difficult decision to suspend the Fall Programs of the Disney College Program at Disneyland and Walt Disney World. Disney Programs tweeted out the information today and gave information on what those affected by the program’s suspension need to do to participate in an upcoming program. An important update…
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Shanghai Disney Resort and Dole Announce New Multi-year Resort Alliance
Shanghai, June 28, 2020 – In the tropical spirit of International Pineapple Day on June 27, Shanghai Disney Resort and Dole jointly announced that the two parties had entered into a new multi-year resort alliance, which introduces Dole as the Official Fruit Sponsor of Shanghai Disney Resort. This new deal will see Dole serve and supply…