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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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Underrated Disney Animated Features – DAPS MAGIC LIVE
As people are finding themselves spending increasingly more time each day at home, the DAPS MAGIC team thought it’d be fun to hop online and have a discussion about their favorite underrated Disney animated features. This idea came up early in the evening on Wednesday night and within just a couple of hours, they found…
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Cirque du Soleil Indefinitely Postpones Previews for “Drawn to Life” at Disney Springs
This week, there has been a lot of change happening at The Walt Disney Company. After Disney Parks closed around the world, fans have flocked to any possible Disney outlet for their dose of pixie dust. Yesterday, Disney Springs officially closed to the public which means that the normal operations have halted. Today, Disney announced…
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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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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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Disney to Close Disney Stores, Downtown Disney, Disney Springs, & Walt Disney World Resort Hotels
The Walt Disney Company is closing all of its Downtown Disney and Disney Springs locations. It will also be closing its Walt Disney World Resort Hotels and Disney’s Vero Beach Resort. Disney has decided to make this decision in “an abundance of caution and in the best interest of our guests and cast members.” This…
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Walt Disney World Resort to Donate Excess Food to Second Harvest Food Bank During Closure
This week, Walt Disney World announced that they would be suspending normal operations through the end of March. This move was a preventative measure to keep cast members and guests healthy as fear of COVID-19 continues to grow. As part of their care for the Central Florida community, Walt Disney World Resort has announced that…
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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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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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Shareholders Elect Nine Directors at The Walt Disney Company Annual Meeting
RALEIGH, N.C., March 11, 2020 – Shareholders of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) re-elected all nine members of the Board of Directors at the 2020 Annual Meeting held today at the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts in Raleigh, North Carolina. Based on preliminary results, all Disney Directors standing for election were elected to the…
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Disney Announces Closure of Disneyland, Walt Disney World, and Disneyland Paris Resorts
Today The Walt Disney Company announced the closure of multiple Disney resorts due to the coronavirus outbreak. The news began with the announcement that the Disneyland Resort will be closing the gates to its parks starting on March 14th. The hotels at the Disneyland Resort will be closing two days later on March 16th. Later…
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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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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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Avengers Campus to Open at Disney California Adventure on July 18, 2020
This summer will be truly a Marvel-ous one for fans looking forward to the Avengers Campus that is coming to Disney California Adventure. Today, news about this new land was released by Disney. Perhaps most exciting is that the opening date will be on July 18, 2020. WEB SLINGERS: A Spider-Man Adventure WEB SLINGERS:…
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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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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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Shanghai Disney Resort Begins Phased Reopening
The Shanghai Disney Resort has begun the process of reopening after closing due to concerns related to the coronavirus. The news comes via the Shanghai Disney Resort website. There, a post announced that the resort is beginning to slowly return to its normal operations. The resumption of operations begins with some shopping, dining, and other…