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Disney Makes Payment to Comcast for Hulu
Disney has written a very big check as part of the process of buying the final 33% of Hulu from Comcast. Comcast President Mike Cavanagh shared that an $8.61 billion dollar check arrived Friday. Cavanagh hoped it would be the first and not the last as Hulu continues to go through its valuation process. The current…
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Shanghai Disney Resort Celebrates Wildlife Conservation with Special Screening of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Zootopia
Shanghai, December 5, 2023 – On the eve of International Volunteer Day on December 5, and the official opening of the world’s first Zootopia-themed land on December 20, Shanghai Disney Resort hosted a special screening of the Walt Disney Animation Studios film Zootopia at the resort’s iconic Walt Disney Grand Theatre to promote wildlife conservation in…
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Disney Earns Perfect Score in HRC Foundation’s 2023-24 Corporate Equality Index
Building on its legacy of workplace inclusion and support for the broader LGBTQIA+ community, The Walt Disney Company received a perfect score on the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation’s 2023-24 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), the nation’s foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQIA+ workplace equality. Disney’s efforts in satisfying all the…
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Disney Reveals First Look at Pixar Place Hotel Room With Tour
Disney has revealed what the rooms will look like for Pixar Place Hotel when it officially opens on January 30th with a video tour. The tour is given by Walt Disney Imagineering art director Kirstin Makela who highlights some of the design details in these beautiful Pixar-themed rooms. Check out the tour in the video…
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Smokejumpers Grill to Begin Offering Breakfast at Disney California Adventure
For those visiting Disney California Adventure in the morning and looking for breakfast, there will soon be a new option. Starting on December 6th, Smokejumpers Grill will begin serving breakfast to hungry guests. The following offerings will be added to the menu at Smokejumpers Grill for breakfast on December 6, 2023: Entrées Breakfast Sandwich $13.49…
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Disney Donation to Provide an Additional 75,000 Toys to Toys for Tots
In honor of Giving Tuesday (aka Giving “Toys” Day), The Walt Disney Company shared that the Disney Ultimate Toy Drive, thanks to the support of families and fans, has collected 16,125 toys so far this holiday season for the Marine Toys for Tots program. To celebrate more than 75 years of collaboration, Disney announced that the Disney…
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The Walt Disney Company Declares Cash Dividend of $0.30 Per Share
The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) Board of Directors today announced a cash dividend of $0.30 per share in respect of the second half of fiscal year 2023, payable January 10, 2024 to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 11, 2023. “This has been a year of important progress for The…
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Disney Releases Statement in Response to Nelson Peltz and Board of Directors
The Walt Disney Company has released a statement in response to a statement that was released by Nelson Peltz, a founding partner of Trian. This was in regards to the the company as a whole and also its Board of Directors. This comes as Peltz continues to make moves to get two seats on Disney’s…
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Hatbox Ghost Materializes at Haunted Mansion at Walt Disney World Resort’s Magic Kingdom
The Hatbox Ghost has materialized at the Magic Kingdom’s Haunted Mansion at Walt Disney World Resort. This iconic character can now be found haunting the Endless Hallway as guests float by on their Doom Buggies. The following photos and video were released by Walt Disney World Resort showing this legendary ghost appearance at the attraction in…
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The Walt Disney Company Board Appoints Morgan Stanley’s James P. Gorman And Veteran Media Executive Sir Jeremy Darroch As New Directors
BURBANK, Calif., November 29, 2023 – The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) Board of Directors has appointed James P. Gorman, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Morgan Stanley, and Sir Jeremy Darroch, a veteran media executive and former Group Chief Executive of Sky, as new directors. Darroch’s appointment is effective January 9, 2024, and Gorman’s…
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Photos/Video: Downtown Disney District Construction Update – November 18, 2023
Downtown Disney District is now closer to what it will look like when it completes its transformation than ever before. The stage is now open on the west end and guests are enjoying the entertainment being offered there. Below is a look at what Downtown Disney District looked like on November 18, 2023. Daps Magic…
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Celebrating 10 Years of Disney Animation’s ‘Frozen’
On November 27, 2013, Walt Disney Animation Studios released its 53rd feature film, Frozen—which quickly snowballed into an Oscar®-winning, $1.29 billion blockbuster that continues to enchant fans around the world a decade later. Directed by Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee (who also wrote the film), Frozen tells the tale of two sisters, Anna (Disney Legend Kristen Bell) and Elsa (Disney Legend Idina Menzel),…
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Celebrate Giving Tuesday With The ‘Disney Ultimate Toy Drive’
Help Deliver Joy to Children in Need by Donating to Toys for Tots on shopDisney Through December 24th In honor of Giving Tuesday (aka, Giving “Toys” Day), and The Walt Disney Company’s more than 75 years of collaboration with the Marine Toys for Tots Program, Disney will be announcing tomorrow that the Disney Ultimate Toy…
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Behind the Music of Disney Animation’s ‘Wish’ with Julia Michaels and Benjamin Rice
Inspired by The Walt Disney Company’s magical, musical legacy, the Walt Disney Animation Studios film Wish—in theaters Wednesday, November 22—features an original story and characters, along with seven all-new songs penned by Grammy®-nominated singer/songwriter Julia Michaels and Grammy-winning producer/songwriter Benjamin Rice. Walt Disney Animation Studios is known for its classic songs—16 of which went on to win the…
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Disney Gives Look at Disney Jollywood Nights
Disney Jollywood Nights is the newest holiday party at the Walt Disney World Resort. This party includes food, entertainment, Disney characters, and a whole lot more. Disney has shared a look at what this party looks like this year. This includes a new musical with Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Belle, and Tiana. There are…
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shopDisney Announces Cyber Monday Savings
Cyber Monday might still be a day away but shopDisney is already celebrating with site-wide sales. For Cyber Monday there are three main ways to save on shopDisney. They are as follows: The savings for Cyber Monday end at the end of the day on Monday. They can be accessed utilizing the code CYBER. On…
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Disney Harmony in Color – Sunday Spotlight
Today I write my last Sunday Spotlight from Japan. To say it has been a great trip would be a major understatement. While I haven’t gotten my trip report up yet for Tokyo Disneyland (you can see Tokyo DisneySea here), I did feel like there were a few things that were worth throwing the spotlight…
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shopDisney Adds D23-Exclusive 95 Years of Mickey Mouse Commemorative Lithograph by Voice of Mickey Mouse Bret Iwan
A lithograph of the portrait of Mickey Mouse that was painted by the official voice of Mickey Mouse, Bret Iwan, is now available on shopDisney. It is exclusive to D23 members and is a limited edition. Details about this release can be found below, along with more information about Bret Iwan and this portrait. This…
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Tim Allen Confirms Disney Has Reached Out to Him About Next ‘Toy Story’ Film And Also Shares His Ideas For Where the Story Could Go
Tim Allen has shared where things for him with the next Toy Story film. The update about Toy Story 5 comes after Disney CEO Bob Iger revealed that the film was in the works earlier this year. Hanks confirmed on Tuesday night on The Tonight Show that both he and Tom Hanks have been reached…
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VIDEO/PHOTOS: Disney Springs Gets Decked Out For the Holidays
As the holidays arrive at the Walt Disney World Resort, Disney Springs has gotten all decked out for the merriest season. This includes Christmas trees (and Christmas Tree Stroll!), decorations, and more throughout the dining, shopping, and entertaining district. There are also special food and beverage offerings available during this special time of year as…
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What’s the Difference Between Disneyland and Disney World?
DAPs Magic News, Disney California Adventure Guides, Disney Springs Guides, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Guides, Disney’s Hollywood Studios Guides, Disneyland Park Guides, Disneyland Resort, Disneyland Resort Guides, EPCOT Guides, Guides, Magic Kingdom Guides, Parks, PRESS RELEASE, Theme Parks, Experiences and Products Guides, Walt Disney World Resort, Walt Disney World Resort Guides, Walt Disney World Water Parks GuidesWhen it comes to enchanting adventures and unforgettable moments, few places on Earth compare to Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort. For decades, the two destinations have gained worldwide acclaim and drawn in guests from all over the globe. With plenty of fun-filled moments ahead, you might be wondering: What’s the difference between the…
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shopDisney Announces More Black Friday Deals!
With the arrival of Black Friday, shopDisney has announced more new Black Friday deals for shoppers. Along with the previously announced discounts of up to 50%, shopDisney has also revealed that for even better deals, use the code GIFT at check out, and receive an additional 25% off. Below are can’t miss deals on some of shopDisney’s hottest…
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Disney Announces Kids Play & Dine Offer for Families Visiting Walt Disney World
Walt Disney World launchyed a new offer for families looking to visit Walt Disney World Resort this coming spring. The Kids Play & Dine for 50% Off offer is valid for stays from March 3 through June 30, 2024. For children (ages 3 through 9), theme park tickets and dining plans are half off with…
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Disney Cruise Line’s Newest Ship to Be Represented at 2023 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Disney has a long history of participating in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. This parade is a tradition for many families to get up and watch on television or in person every Thanksgiving. Disney’s participation in the parade dates all the way back to 1934 when a Mickey Mouse float appeared in the parade. The…