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Disney’s Blizzard Beach Opening in March at Walt Disney World Resort!
Disney’s Blizzard Beach will be opening again on March 7, 2021. The news was announced by Disney today. This water park is home to one of the fastest water slides in the world and guests will soon be able to slide down it. The following post could be found on the Disney’s Blizzard Beach page…
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Alan Bergman Named Chairman, Disney Studios Content; Alan Horn To Continue As Chief Creative Officer
BURBANK, Calif. – December 21, 2020 – Alan Bergman has been named Chairman, Disney Studios Content, and Alan Horn will continue to serve as the division’s Chief Creative Officer, effective January 1, 2021, as announced today by Bob Chapek, Chief Executive Officer, The Walt Disney Company. Both will report to Chapek. Horn and Bergman have jointly led the Studios group as…
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The Walt Disney Company Sets Sustainability Goals to Complete Before 2030
This morning, The Walt Disney Company released its sustainability and environmental goals to accomplish before the year 2030. Disney has recognized that it is its responsibility as a global company to help everyone in the world! They have set goals in five main areas which are Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Water, Waste, Materials and Sustainable Design.…
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It’s Practically Here! – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to the DISNEY Reporter! Each week, the top five stories from across the realm of Disney and geek are covered. This week the news comes from Disneyland Paris, EPCOT, and Star Wars! Take a look at this week’s DISNEY Reporter and let us know what you think the top story of the week is! We’ll…
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Beef Bourguignon from Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays – GEEK EATS Disney Recipe
There are some absolutely delicious dishes to try at the Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays this time of year. One of this year’s favorites is the Beef Bourguignon. This dish is found at the Yukon Holiday Kitchen located at the Canada pavilion. It consists of tender beef brisket with savory flavors of…
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Inaugural Disney Dreamers Academy Virtual Program Series Culminates with Festive Commencement Celebration
Class of 2020’s 100 teens are first to experience virtual career workshops and other sessions designed to help them dream BIG. Program concludes with a thrilling production LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Dec. 14, 2020) – A stirring production, tributes from beloved celebrities and powerful musical performances marked the December 12 commencement ceremony for the first Disney…
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Walt Disney World Resort to Offer New Year Deal With Two Additional Theme Park Days for Guests Staying at Select Resorts
Walt Disney World Resort is offering a new package for guests staying at select Walt Disney World Resorts in the new year. This deal will become available starting on January 5, 2021. With it, guests who buy non-discounted four-night/three-day room and ticket packages at select Disney Resort hotels for arrivals on most nights between January…
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Electrical Water Pageant Returning to Walt Disney World Resort
The Electrical Water Pageant is soon returning to the Seven Seas Lagoon and Bay Lake at the Walt Disney World Resort. This classic has been gracing the waters since 1971 with Disney magic as it glides through the evening with its 14 floating barges that include dolphins, seahorses, and turtles and more! In a video…
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Disney Announces Behind the Scenes Look at Second Season of The Mandalorian with Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian
Today Disney announced that the popular Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian will be returning to cover the making of the second season of The Mandalorian. The series gives a behind-the-scenes look at the first live-action Star Wars show that debuted last year on Disney+. It became an instant favorite on the streaming service. Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian‘s…
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Disney Investor Day & EPCOT’s Platform – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1111 (#534)
Welcome to another episode of GEEKS CORNER! This week, the geeks not only celebrate another magical holiday moment, but they also geek out about Disney Investor Day and a really big platform at EPCOT! Through the course of this, a game is played revolving around how far A Christmas Fantasy Parade can get through the…
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Why The Emperor’s New Groove is My Favorite Disney Animated Movie (According to Murray)
It’s the 20th anniversary of The Emperor’s New Groove! Can you believe it? And would you also believe it’s my favorite Disney movie? Now, don’t get me wrong. As both a big Disney officianado and art history grad student, there are many of the Disney animated movies that I love and appreciate. Sleeping Beauty has…
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Peppermint Marshmallow Wands from Marceline’s Confectionery – GEEK EATS Disney Recipe
It’s the holiday season and that means plenty of holiday treats to enjoy! If at the Disneyland Resort, Marceline’s Confectionery at the Downtown Disney District is the place to stop for some seasonal sweets. One of these sweets is the Peppermint Marshmallow Wands. These are a wonderful treat that Marceline’s candy makers have shared so…
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Disney Reveals New Tenants for Flamingo Crossings Town Center
Disney has revealed new tenants that will be coming to Flamingo Crossings Town Center. These tenants will join Target and several hotels at the new 200,000-square-foot retail hub in West Orange County. The new tenants announced by Disney include: Wendy’s Five Below Domino’s Ellie Lou’s Brews & BBQ Firehouse Sub Persimmon Hollow Brewing Co. Pieology…
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Begin 2021 at Walt Disney World for Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Arts
In a little over three weeks, you can experience the joy of Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Arts! This festival will last until February 22, 2021, and will be the perfect start to your new year, no matter what your resolutions are! This festival has always been a place for arts of all…
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Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Reveals What’s in the Works!
This week during the Disney Investor Day, Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures revealed what it has in production that will be released in the next couple of years. So say there are a lot of things coming would be an understatement. It should be noted that a lot of these titles will end up on…
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What a Day! – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to this week’s edition of the DISNEY Reporter! Each week, DAPS MAGIC selects the five biggest headlines of the week to share. This week, all five could have easily come from Disney Investor Day! However, there were other stories to cover as well. We hope you enjoy this week’s edition of DISNEY Reporter with…
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Here’s What’s Coming From Walt Disney Animation Studios
This week during the Disney Investor Day there were a lot of upcoming projects announced from across The Walt Disney Company’s many content creators. One of those content creators is Walt Disney Animation Studios. Led by Chief Creative Officer Jennifer Lee, Walt Disney Animation Studios has a lot of things coming. Here is a look…
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Disney Gives First Look at Encanto!
Disney’s Encanto will be the next musical from Walt Disney Animation Studios. Arriving in the fall of 2021, it includes the music of Lin-Manuel Miranda of Hamilton and Moana fame. He also co-starred in Mary Poppins Returns. It is directed by Byron Howard and Jared Bush the duo behind Zootopia. It is co-directed and co-written by Charise…
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Full Reporting and Reacting to Disney Investor Day 2020 – DAPS MAGIC Live!
Disney Investor Day was on December 10, 2020. Over the course of the day, The Walt Disney Company gave a look at where it is at and where it is going. The major focus for this was on Direct-to-Consumer or DTC. Throughout out the course of the four plus hour presentation, Disney executives gave a…
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Many Exciting Marvel Series and Movie Announcements from Disney Investor Day 2020
Disney Investor Day 2020 had a slew of new announcements for the company and centered on their streaming and theatrical releases. Marvel Studios was no exception to this and there were some updates…and some surprises! WandaVision An updated trailer was released today with the meeting that highlights some more of the upcoming series that will…
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The Walt Disney Company Surpasses 137M Paid Subscriptions across its Direct-to-Consumer Services, Shattering Previous Guidance; Increases Paid Subscriptions Target to 300-350M by 2024
Company Announces Target of 100+ New Titles Per Year for Disney+ and Reveals Vast Slate of Incredible Content from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic Star to Launch in Select Overseas Markets in February 2021 As A Fully-Integrated part of Disney+, with its Own Brand Tile and a Wide Array of General Entertainment…
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LIVE BLOG: The Walt Disney Company Investor Day 2020
On Thursday, December 10, 2020, The Walt Disney Company hosted its 2020 Investor Day virtually. It is expected that a big portion of this event will be focused on Disney’s direct-to-consumer streaming services. Here is live coverage of that event. Disney Investor Day 2020 Videos [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/embed?listType=playlist&list=PLZHs0Rq4kXrVOy7fBHiBKPIKYRNprMEeJ&v=oa9u9_0KSB0&layout=gallery[/embedyt]
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EPCOT’s Morocco Pavilion Locations Close as Disney Takes Ownership
EPCOT’s Moroccos Pavilion is undergoing some changes as Disney takes ownership of the locations there. This comes after the operators gave up ownership for the locations due to the financial impact of COVID-19 not making it viable to continue doing business there. Because of this, multiple locations have been closed in the Morrocco Pavilion as…
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Disney Reveals Lineup For Disney Parks Magical Christmas Celebration
The Disney Parks Magical Christmas Celebration will be broadcast on ABC on Christmas morning at 10am ET and 9am CT/MT/PT. This Christmas celebration will be hosted by Tituss Burgess and Julianne Hough. It will also include multiple musical numbers, family stories, laughs, and Disney is also saying there will be some sneak peeks! Disney has…