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Disneyland's 60th Diamond Celebration Details Unveiled
The Disneyland Resort has announced some of the details for its Diamond Celebration that will begin on May 22, 2015. The announcements took place during an event that took place on Main Street, USA and began shortly after 8:00 PM. They were also simultaneously shared via @Disneyland on twitter and also the Disney Parks Blog…
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Two New Dining Experiences Announced for Disney Springs at the Walt Disney World Resort
Coming summer of 2015, Disney Springs at the Walt Disney World Resort will be opening two brand new restaurants that are sure to satisfy anyone’s taste-buds. Disney Parks Blog announced Morimoto Asia and BOATHOUSE are to offer a unique dining experience. Let’s take a closer look at them. Iron Chef America star, Chef Masaharu Morimoto, will…
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Disney Kingdoms and Marvel to Bring Big Thunder Mountain to Comic Life
Each Disney Kingdoms series keeps getting better and better! I’m eagerly anticipating Big Thunder Mountain Railroad as the next mini-series to debut. The collaboration between Disney and Marvel in comics form has been terrific. I’ve liked both Seekers of the Weird and Figment. It looks like this new series will continue on in this way…
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Disney Parks Announces New Executives for Disneyland Paris and Shanghai Disney
PRESS RELEASE: BURBANK, Calif. (July 31, 2014) – Today Walt Disney Parks and Resorts announced it has named Philippe Gas general manager of Shanghai Disney Resort, and Tom Wolber président of Euro Disney S.A.S., the management company of Disneyland Paris. “One of our greatest assets is the global strength of our teams,” said Tom Staggs, chairman of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. “Both Philippe and Tom are seasoned Disney veterans with a tremendous combination…
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Kaboom! & Disney Parks Bring Playtime to Parks
KaBOOM! has partnered up with Disney Parks to help make six local parks across the county that much more fun. The partnership between Disney Parks and KaBOOM! exists to empower families to play in their local park. It is hoped that these six projects will promote quality family time and thereby encourage children to succeed.…
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D23 Celebrates 23 Issues of Disney Twenty-Three
The Official Disney Fan Club is celebrating 23 issues of the Disney twenty-three magazine. With the new issue now available to Gold D23 Members, feature stories and news will be at your fingertips. PRESS RELEASE: BURBANK, Calif. – JULY 29, 2014 – To celebrate 23 issues of its collectible publication, Disney twenty-three, D23: The Official Disney Fan…
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Disney Imagineer Tony Baxter Honored With Main Street Window
Since Disneyland first opened its gates in 1955, thousands upon thousands of people have helped create the magic for millions to enjoy. These magic makers have been leaders in many different areas of the Walt Disney Company. Some have contributed directly to the parks in a way that shines above the rest. These are people…
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D23 Expo in Japan Offers Glimpse at AVATAR Renderings for Disney’s Animal Kingdom (Video Update)
Things have gotten off to a good start at the D23 Expo in Japan with an announcement by Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Chairman Tom Staggs about AVATAR, which is coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom at the Walt Disney World Resort. While a presentation was made at the D23 Expo in Japan, Staggs also shared…
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Marvel and Imagineering Present Disney Kingdoms Comic!
MARVEL AND WALT DISNEY IMAGINEERING PRESENT DISNEY KINGDOMS! All-New Comic Series Starting With “SEEKERS OF THE WEIRD” Marvel & Disney are proud to present your first look at Disney Kingdoms: Seekers of the Weird #1, the first comic series published under the all-new Disney Kingdoms banner! Created in close partnership with designers, producers, and creative directors from…
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Fit For Royalty! Happily-Ever-After Dreams Come True at Princess Fairytale Hall, Latest Jewel in New Fantasyland Expansion at Walt Disney World Resort
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — The fantasy world of Disney royalty becomes reality in the all-new Princess Fairytale Hall, where Magic Kingdom guests get to live out their dream of meeting a real Disney princess. Opening to guests Sept. 18, the enchanting new home to Cinderella, Rapunzel and the princesses who visit them is fit…
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D23 Expo Day 3 Recap – Featuring Imagineering Panels, Disneyland Hotel History Panel
It was the last day of the Expo yesterday, and I must say that it was a blur! A good blur, but I started to forget what panel I’d be in during the day. And going to about half the panels that day, that’s not a good thing for my head to do. But, here’s…
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Disneyland’s 50th Canoe Race
It has been 50 years since the first canoe race event took place at the Disneyland park. On hand for this year’s event were Ray Van De Walker and Bob Penfield. Assembled for the races were 80 teams and several volunteers to make this a memorable event. Teams competed in trials over the span of 5…
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Disney Twenty-Three’s Fall Issue Breaks the Ice with Disney’s Coolest Animated Film Ever-Frozen
DISNEY TWENTY-THREE’S FALL ISSUE BREAKS THE ICE WITH DISNEY’S COOLEST ANIMATED FILM EVER—FROZEN DELIVERED EXCLUSIVELY TO D23 GOLD MEMBERS, AUGUST 2013 Rarely Seen Photos from Walt Disney’s Personal Camera and a Look Inside Marty Sklar’s Home BURBANK, Calif. – July 19, 2013 – Disney twenty-three—the flagship magazine of D23: The Official Disney Fan Club—ushers in…
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2013 Disney Legends Award Honorees to be Celebrated During D23 Expo in Anaheim
Billy Crystal, John Goodman, Steve Jobs, Dick Clark and Other Talented Contributors To Disney History To Be Honored At A Ceremony On Saturday, August 10 BURBANK, Calif. – July 10, 2013 – Monsters Inc. and Monsters University stars Billy Crystal and John Goodman, technology visionary Steve Jobs, television icon Dick Clark and other beloved contributors…
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Disney Consumer Products Takes Fans on Journey from Sketch to Shelf at Disney’s D23 Expo 2013
Disney’s Ultimate Fans to Enjoy Access to Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Content and Merchandise Glendale, Calif. – July 9, 2013 — Disney Consumer Products (DCP) will give Disney’s most loyal fans an up close look at an extensive collection of interactive experiences and merchandise that celebrate Disney, Marvel and Star Wars timeless characters during the bi-annual D23 Expo, the ultimate Disney fan event.…
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Dazzling, New Live Show ‘Mickey and the Magical Map’ Opens May 25 in Fantasyland Theatre at Disneyland Park
Disneyland Resort Offers Guests Even More Live Entertainment, Plus Fantasy Faire, to Open the Summer Season ANAHIEM, Calif. (April 25,2013) Mickey Mouse and a cast of beloved Disney characters will embark on a series of musical adventures through the magical powers of a sorcerer’s map in “Mickey and the Magical … The post Dazzling, New…
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DISNEY TWENTY-THREE’s Summer Movie Spectacular, Starring the Lone Ranger, Rides into Homes May 14
NOW AVAILABLE EXCLUSIVELY TO D23 MEMBERS Insider Glimpses of Monsters University, Iron Man 3, The Lone Ranger and Disney’s Planes Plus an Extensive Feature Saluting 60 Years of Walt Disney Imagineering BURBANK, Calif. – April 29, 2013 – The summer issue of Disney twenty-three, the flagship magazine of D23: The … The post DISNEY TWENTY-THREE’s…
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Disney’s First Cruise Ship, Disney Magic, Offers Guests Brand-New Experiences and Reimagined Spaces
Disney Magic Receives Extra Disney Magic! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ASaId3z79ag CELEBRATION, Fla. (April 26, 2013) — There’s an extra dose of magic coming aboard the Disney Magic, when the Disney Cruise Line vessel relaunches with new spaces, reimagined areas and exciting additions for the whole family. Guests will experience new adventures from stem … The post Disney’s First…
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Disney, City of Anaheim, Anaheim Family YMCA and KaBOOM! Build New Playground for Children in One Day
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE ANAHEIM – As the sun was setting on March 4, children in Anaheim had a great new place to play. The new playground at Schweitzer Park (238 S. Bel Air St.) was fully assembled in less than eight hours with the help of more than 200 volunteers, including local…
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Tony Baxter Steps Down from Imagineering Post
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs As was announced yesterday, Imagineer Tony Baxter is changing roles at the Walt Disney Company. The following letter explains was sent to Imagineers this morning explaining, in his own words, his reasoning for the change and also what exactly it is. The first words of the change…
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Tony Baxter Roles Evolving in Imagineering?
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Tony Baxter is retiring? A tweet by Eddie Soto this afternoon said: “Disney legend and my boss tony Baxter announced his retirement effective tomorrow. End of an Era. Can’t imagine WDI without him.” Later in the day, Soto tweeted: “@boss_angeles: Just to be clear on Tony, I’ve…
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Key Leadership Changes Announced at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE George A. Kalogridis Named President of the Walt Disney World Resort and Michael Colglazier Named President of the Disneyland Resort; Meg Crofton to Focus on Her Role as President, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Operations, U.S. and France BURBANK, Calif. (Jan. 9, 2013) – Chairman of Walt…
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From “A” (Agent P) to “Z” (Zebras), More Exciting Entertainment Opportunities Await Guests at Walt Disney World Resort
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Across its four theme parks and 25 resort hotels, Walt Disney World Resort is dedicated to the guest experience: creating memories to last a lifetime. Beyond Fantasyland, Test Track, Splitsville and Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, there are plenty of other new opportunities…