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Joe Earley Named President, Direct-to-Consumer, Disney Entertainment
Joe Earley has been named president, Direct-to-Consumer, Disney Entertainment, effective immediately, it was announced today by Alan Bergman and Dana Walden, co-chairmen, Disney Entertainment. Earley, who most recently served as president of Hulu, will lead Disney Entertainment’s streaming efforts including Disney+ and Hulu, reporting to Bergman and Walden. Earley succeeds Michael Paull, who is leaving…
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Disney Legend Don Hahn Honored With Disney Legends Award During Special Ceremony at Walt Disney Studios
Disney Legend Don Hahn was honored with his Disney Legends Award during a special ceremony at the Walt Disney Studios. This came after he was unable to attend the Disney Legends Ceremony at the 2022 D23 Expo. During the ceremony at Disney Legends Plaza, Disney CEO Bob Iger said, “Don, I can’t think of anybody…
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TRON Lightcycle / Run Official Opens at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom
TRON Lightcycle / Run has officially opened in Tomorrowland at Magic Kingdom. The newest attraction at Walt Disney World Resort was officially opened to public after a ribbon cutting ceremony with cast members who bring the magic to life at the attraction on hand. The brief ceremony brought to life the highly anticipated attraction and…
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Disney CEO Bob Iger Gives Update on Journey of Water at EPCOT
Disney CEO Bob Iger shared an update on Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana during the Disney Annual Shareholder Meeting. The update shows the new EPCOT experience getting closer to being finished. Once it is completed, the multi-year transformation of EPCOT will be complete. The following was shared by the Disney Parks Blog about the…
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Walt Disney World Gives Local Teachers and Community Early Preview of TRON Lightcycle / Run Before April 4 Opening
Disney is donating $100,000 to support STEM education in Orange County Public Schools in honor of the attraction’s official opening. Caps resort’s 50th Anniversary celebration that included over $6.5 million in grants from Disney to Central Florida nonprofits. Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (April 3, 2023) – Ahead of the opening of TRON Lightcycle / Run presented by…
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Disney CEO Bob Iger Calls Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ Actions Anti-Business and Anti-Florida
During the Disney Annual Shareholders Meeting this morning Disney CEO Bob Iger spoke out about the actions of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis against The Walt Disney Company. The Disney CEO was responding to a question during the Q&A period at the end of the meeting. The response was in reaction to a question about Disney’s…
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Disney CEO Bob Iger Expresses Optimism Moving Forward in Shareholder Meeting Remarks
During the 2023 Annual Shareholder meeting for The Walt Disney Company, Bob Iger shared remarks about the company he has once again returned to lead. While acknowledging the challenges that the company faces, he also expressed optimism for the company moving forward in a video that was released for the virtual shareholder meeting. After the…
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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Orders Investigation of Disney Over Reedy Creek Agreement
The plot continues to thicken as Florida Governor Ron DeSantis continues to wage war against The Walt Disney Company. This conflict began last year after then Disney CEO Bob Chapek spoke out against the so-called “Don’t Say Gay” bill. This led to the Florida Legislature dissolving the Reedy Creek Improvement District, which DeSantis then signed.…
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Disney Announces Live-Action ‘Moana’ Movie
During Disney’s annual shareholder meeting, Disney CEO Bob Iger announced that a live-action Moana is in production from The Walt Disney Company. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson joined the annual meeting from Hawaii with a video that included his kids on the beach to make the announcement. Johnson will be returning to the role of Maui…
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LIVEBLOG: The Walt Disney Company 2023 Annual Shareholder Meeting
Welcome to Daps Magic’s coverage of The Walt Disney Company 2023 Annual Shareholder meeting. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 1:00 PM ET/ 10:00 AM PT with Daps Magic’s coverage starting a few minutes earlier. Watch the liveblog coverage as Bob Iger leads his first annual shareholder meeting for Disney since returning as the…
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‘Drawing 100 Years of Disney Wonder: A retrospective collection of artwork and step-by-step drawing projects featuring a curated collection of iconic … the past 100 years (Licensed Learn to Draw)’ Available for Pre-Order
Drawing 100 Years of Disney Wonder: A retrospective collection of artwork and step-by-step drawing projects featuring a curated collection of iconic … the past 100 years (Licensed Learn to Draw) is now available for pre-order for those who want to learn to draw favorite Disney art. This book will be released on September 5, 2023…
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Disney Shares New Photos of Narcoossee’s Ahead of Its Reopening at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
On April 1, 2023, Narcoossee’s will be reopening at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa at Walt Disney World Resort. This restaurant serves a menu of coastal cuisine and also offers a magical views. Check out these photos that were released by Disney that show off its menu ahead of the restaurant’s return: The Restaurant…
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Disney Reveals Ways to Celebrate Earth Month
Earth Month is in April. Ahead of the arrival of the month tomorrow, Disney has shared some ideas for how to celebrate this month. This month will not just be about conserving our planet, it will also be a celebration of the 25th anniversary of Disney’s Animal Kingdom. There are also ways to celebrate with…
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Disney Cruise Line Unveils 25th Anniversary Anthem
Today the Disney Cruise Line unveiled its signature song for its 25th anniversary celebration. Called its “Silver Anniversary at Sea,” this celebration honors the past, present, and future of the most magical way to cruise. The song was shared on social media and can be heard in full on YouTube. The celebration of this milestone…
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Themes Revealed for runDisney’s 2024 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend
The themes have been revealed for runDisney’s 2024 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend. The weekend, which happens from January 4-7, 2024. It includes a 5k, 10k, Walt Disney World Half Marathon, Walt Disney World Marathon, Goofy’s Race and a Half Challenge, Dopey Challenge, and also virtual races. Here are details runDisney shared about the race…
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Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration Comes to an End
Today is the final day for Walt Disney World Resort’s 50th anniversary celebration. The World’s Most Magical Celebration, it was called, began on October 1, 2021. The Daps Magic team was on hand for its kickoff. The big highlights of the celebration were the arrival of Harmonious at EPCOT and Disney Enchantment at Magic Kingdom.…
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Sip and Savor Pass for the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival – Is it Worth it?
The Food & Wine Festival at Disney California Adventure Park is something I look forward to every year. Timed as it is at the beginning of springtime, it always seems to mirror the brightness and freshness of the season in flavors as well as in spirit. Beside its headlining food; beer, wine, and cocktail tastings;…
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Shanghai Disney Resort Brings New and Iconic Offerings to the Spring Season and Beyond
Shanghai, March 30, 2023 – Spring is in full bloom at Shanghai Disney Resort! In celebration of this vivid season, Zhu Jiejing and Wang Jiajun, renowned dance artist duo and Shanghai Dance Theatre Chief Dancers with Honor and Glory, treated guests to an elegant dance display in front of the park’s Storytellers Statue during their surprise…
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Disney Cruise Line’s Disney Treasure Reaches Milestone with Keel Laying Ceremony
The Disney Cruise Line has reached a milestone in the process of bringing the Disney Treasure to its fleet. This milestone was in the form of a keel laying ceremony. It took place at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany. The keel laying ceremony is a time-honored maritime tradition. During the ceremony, a minted…
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Disney Vacation Club to Open First-Ever Member Lounge at Disneyland Resort on April 19
Disney Vacation Club Star View Station – a Member Lounge will offer members an opportunity to recharge in the heart of Tomorrowlandin Disneyland Park ANAHEIM, Calif. (March 30, 2023) – Today, Disney Vacation Club announced the opening date of the first-ever Member Lounge at the Disneyland Resort in California as April 19, 2023. Called “Disney Vacation Club Star View Station – a Member…
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Layoffs Hit ABC News as Disney Cost Cutting Continues
ABC News is the most recent segment of The Walt Disney Company to be hit with layoffs as Disney reduces staffing by 7,000 as part of an effort to cut $5.5 billion in costs. Variety is reporting that the corporate team for ABC News is being downsized. With the cuts, several executives are departing the…
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‘The Official Walt Disney Quote Book’ Available as Disney Celebrates Disney100
The Official Walt Disney Quote Book is available on Amazon as a part of the Disney100 celebration. Disney100 is the celebration of the 100th Anniversary of The Walt Disney Company. This book includes both quotes and photos of Walt Disney himself. The Official Walt Disney Quote Book Official Description The Walt Disney Company honors its…
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Celebrate Her Story: 3 Incredible Walt Disney World Chefs
Chef Demetria Foundoukis, Chef Christine Weissman and Chef Amanda Lauder are three dynamic and innovative culinary masterminds that are making magic through food at Walt Disney World Resort. During Women’s History month, Disney continues to tell and celebrate the stories of women from around the company. Read the stories of these three culinary artisans and…
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Captain Mickey Mouse and Captain Minnie Mouse Celebrate 25 Years of Disney Cruise Line with All-New Shimmering Fashions for ‘Silver Anniversary at Sea’
New photos and social footage showcase brand-new looks for ‘Silver Anniversary at Sea’ CELEBRATION, Fla. (March 29, 2023)– Captain Mickey Mouse and Captain Minnie Mouse show off their official new ensembles for the “Silver Anniversary at Sea,” a special celebration of Disney Cruise Line’s 25th anniversary taking place this summer. Complete with dazzling, multi-toned fabric and nautical gold? accents,…