Category: DAPs Magic News
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Florida Governor Approves Reopening Plans for Walt Disney World
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has approved the reopening for SeaWorld Orlando and Walt Disney World. Both resorts submitted their reopening plans to the Orange County Economic Recovery Task Force on Wednesday. Orange County, Florida Mayor Jerry L. Demings tweeted today: “I am pleased to announce that I have received word from Halsey Beshears, Secretary of…
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Returning to Walt Disney World – Know Before You Go
The Walt Disney World Resort Theme Parks are set to reopen in July after a four-month closure. While this is very exciting news, there will be some operational changes and guidelines that all Guests and Cast Members will be required to follow. This will definitely change how you visit and see the Parks, but Disney’s…
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Carlos A. Gómez Named Treasurer Of The Walt Disney Company
BURBANK, Calif., May 27, 2020 – Carlos A. Gómez has been named Senior Vice President and Treasurer of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS), it was announced today by Christine M. McCarthy, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Gómez will report directly to Ms. McCarthy. He succeeds Jonathan S. Headley who, as…
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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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Peyton Manning Returns with Second Season of Peyton’s Places on ESPN+
Emmy-nominated series produced by NFL Films and ESPN+ will return with 15 new episodes Expected to debut Thanksgiving weekend and culminate Super Bowl weekend Peyton Manning will return to host a second season of the popular and Emmy-nominated football-themed docuseries Peyton’s Places this fall, exclusively on ESPN+. The 15-episode season will once again feature Peyton exploring football’s…
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Walt Disney Family Museum Announces Events in August and September
In the past few months, many Disney fans have been missing all the magic! The Walt Disney Family Museum has brought magic home to guests through their new digital after-hours events and now they have announced that they plan to be back in-person this summer! This week, the museum announced that they would be adding…
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New Leadership, More Reopening – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to another edition of DISNEY Reporter! This week, there are some fairly large stories that DAPS MAGIC covered. The week began with the announcement that Josh D’Amaro had been promoted to Chairman Disney Parks, Experiences and Products. With this promotion, there were several other changes in leadership around Disney Parks, Experiences and Products. With…
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A Tale as Old as Time: Paige O’Hara Shares Memories during Happily Ever After Hours with the Walt Disney Family Museum
As the Walt Disney Family Museum remains closed, it continues to provide some amazing virtual experiences for members and guests alike. I have now participated in a few of the “Happily Ever After Hours” events, and I absolutely love them! It’s a unique experience for all ages, and a great look at what is offered…
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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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Funko Unveils All-New Marvel Offering with Micro Collectible Battling Game & Original Short-Form Animation Storytelling
(EVERETT, WA)— May 20, 2020 – Funko (“Funko” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: FNKO), a leading pop culture consumer products company, brings new innovation and play to kids and families with Marvel Battleworld: Mystery of the Thanostones, a micro collectible, tabletop gaming system. The new adventure game, based on the Marvel Universe, combines micro collectible characters, cards…
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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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On to Disney Springs – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to the weekly edition of DISNEY Reporter! This week the show leads off with news on reopenings at Shanghai Disneyland and Disney Springs. It continues on unfortunately with the permanent closure of Frozen the Broadway Musical. However, there is more good news to share this week as well. Hamilton will be arriving on Disney+…
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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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Captain Pike, Spock, and Enterprise Returning to CBS All Access in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds
“You asked, we listened. It’s happening” Ethan Peck, who portrays Science Officer Spock said in a video released by CBS All Access. This is part of an announcement of a new Star Trek show based on the years that Captain Pike commanded the Enterprise. This is approximately ten years before Captain Kirk would command the…
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Disney+ to Premiere Inspirational Drama ‘Clouds’
Justin Baldoni Directs Disney+ Original Film From Wayfarer Studios based on the true story of Zach Sobiech Stellar Cast Featuring Fin Argus, Sabrina Carpenter, Madison Iseman, Thomas Everett Scott and Neve Campbell BURBANK, Calif. (May 14, 2020) – Disney+ announced today that the moving and inspirational feature film “Clouds” will premiere exclusively on the streaming service…
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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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#DAPSDnD Episode IV: A City On The Move Recap!
We start out by following Alden through a dream where he watches lights representing our group. He is able to look into the dream of the assailant they captured the day prior and sees that a Dwarf had given the attackers the vials containing the blue potion. He attempts to find the Dwarf’s light and…
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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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Former Parade of Dreams Cast Members Come Together for 15th Anniversary Reunion Video
“Fifty years ago a magical place was born; a place of Enchantment and Adventure, Laughter and Imagination, where new worlds of joy and wonder just waited to be discovered and in this marvelous kingdom there lived many delightful friends who made our dreams come true. Today we invite you to celebrate fifty years of magical…
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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…