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Going Digital – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to the DISNEY Reporter where every week we go over the top Disney and geek headlines. This week, there is still a lot covering the impacts of COVID-19. This spans the scop of movies, digital downloads, Disney+, Disney stores, and even the Disney theme parks. There is a lot going in the world of…
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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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What to Watch on Disney+ on St. Patrick’s Day!
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! This holiday originally came as an observance of the death of St. Patrick himself. Through the years, though, it has become a celebration of Irish culture. For many, this has meant wearing green, going to parades, drinking green beverages, going to a pub, and/or eating Irish food. This year, in particular,…
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CHOC Postpones and Cancels Events Through April 30
CHOC (Children’s Hospital of Orange County) constantly is making lives better for the children of Orange County. Beyond providing incredible care and support for the children of Orange County and their families, they also provide multiple events throughout the year to raise support and awareness. Unfortunately, for the next month and a half these events…
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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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The Bowers Museum Temporarily Closing Starting March 17
The Bowers Museum will be shutting its doors to guests starting on Tuesday, March 17th. The announcement came via an email that was sent to members over the weekend. This comes just weeks after it opened a new exhibit focusing on The Walt Disney Archives. Inside the Walt Disney Archives: 50 Years of Preserve the…
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Closing Time – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to a very busy edition of the DISNEY Reporter! Much of the news this week surrounds the closure of the Disney Parks around the globe, the Disney Cruise Line, and more due to the coronavirus outbreak. This also has impacted the release date for Disney’s live-action Mulan. On the flip side of things closing,…
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Disney Auditions Postpones Auditions
Disney continues to move to protect cast members, or in this future cast members, due to the coronavirus outbreak. Today, Disney Auditions tweeted that it would be postponing auditions due to the outbreak. At this time, there aren’t a lot of details regarding the postponing of auditions. However, expect that auditions will continue to be…
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![[Update: Frozen 2 Released on March 14!] Disney to Release Frozen 2 on Disney+ Three Months Early Beginning Sunday, March 15!](https://dapsmagic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Frozen-2.jpg)
[Update: Frozen 2 Released on March 14!] Disney to Release Frozen 2 on Disney+ Three Months Early Beginning Sunday, March 15!
UPDATE: Frozen 2 has already been added to Disney+ on Saturday, March 14, 2020. Disney+ Adds ‘Frozen 2’ Early for Families During These Challenging Times BURBANK, Calif. (March 13, 2020) –The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) announced that “Frozen 2” will be available three months ahead of schedule on Disney+ in the U.S. beginning Sunday, March…
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Disneyland Resort Closes Parks with Class and Character
On Friday, March 13th the Disneyland Resort closed the gates to both Disneyland and Disney California Adventure for the final time in the month of March. This was done to protect both guests and cast members due to the coronavirus outbreak. The Walt Disney World and Disneyland Paris Resorts will also be closing their parks…
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Disney Suspends Broadway Performances
Disney on Broadway has suspended performances starting on March 12th through April 12th. The announcement was made on the Disney on Broadway website. Along with the closure of these shows, tickets will be refunded from the place where they were purchased. These suspensions effect three Disney shows: Frozen, The Lion King, and Aladdin. The closure…
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What to Do When the Parks Are Closed – Easing the Disney Trip Withdrawals UPDATED
Parks withdrawals can be tough. Back in the day, before I was local to the parks, I would venture to Disneyland only a few days out of the year. In between visits I had to find some creative means to satisfy the cravings of a visit. And this was before YouTube and broadband internet! With…
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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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Disney and Pixar Release Soul Trailer
A new trailer has been released by Disney and Pixar for its upcoming film Soul. This trailer gives more of a look at the main character Joe Gardner and exactly what he’ll be facing when this film comes to theaters on June 19, 2020. Take a look at the trailer below along with some new…
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Disney to Release Peter Jackson’s “The Beatles: Get Back: Documentary This September!
THE WALT DISNEY STUDIOS TO RELEASE ACCLAIMED FILMMAKER PETER JACKSON’S DOCUMENTARY “THE BEATLES: GET BACK” IN THEATERS NATIONWIDE SEPTEMBER 4, 2020 New film features extensive, never-before-seen footage of the legendary band’s “Let It Be” recording sessions along with the entire iconic rooftop concert, fully restored BURBANK, Calif. (March 11, 2020)—The Walt Disney Studios has acquired…
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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…
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Disney Releases New Jungle Cruise Trailer, Photos, and Poster
Disney has released a brand new trailer for this summer’s upcoming Jungle Cruise movie. Along with this fun trailer, Disney also shared some new photos and a poster. Check them out below and then share your thoughts about them! Disney’s Jungle Cruise will be arriving theaters on July 24, 2020! Jungle Cruise Official Trailer Jungle…
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Sunday Recap Report – A Day Full of Fun and Friends!
It was an absolutely beautiful day to visit the Disneyland Resort! The sun was shining brightly, there was a slight breeze, and colors on photos were brighter than they had been in quite awhile! I got to Disneyland around 11:45am, took some photos, and then sat on a bench outside of Disneyana. Soon after, Jeff…
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Disney Cruise Line Awards Scholarships to Four Bahamian Female Cadets Pursuing Dreams of Becoming Shipboard Leaders
NASSAU, BAHAMAS (March 6, 2020) – During a special award ceremony held this morning at the LJM Maritime Academy in Nassau, Disney Cruise Line awarded scholarships to four female cadets to attend the maritime academy. The scholarships, one for each of the ships in the Disney Cruise Line fleet, include two years of study at…
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Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton To Deliver Closing Keynote Address At The 3rd Annual Women’s Day On Broadway
IN CELEBRATION OF INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY DISNEY ON BROADWAY ANNOUNCES SECRETARY HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON TO DELIVER CLOSING KEYNOTE ADDRESS AT THE 3RD ANNUAL WOMEN’S DAY ON BROADWAY: THE DECADE AHEAD AND HOW WOMEN WILL SHAPE IT TUESDAY, MARCH 10th 1:00- 4:00 P.M. AT THE NEW AMSTERDAM THEATRE HOME OF DISNEY’S ALADDIN March 9, 2020 –…