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Disney VoluntEARS and Community Complete the 12th KaBOOM! Playground in Anaheim
Just a couple of miles from the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim is Julianna Park. On Friday, it was bustling with over 300 volunteers from the Disneyland Resort, KaBOOM!, and the Anaheim Family YMCA. They were on hand to build a playground about six hours for the local children. This playground is extra special as kids…
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Musical Chairs? – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to another edition of the DISNEY Reporter! This week, there was a lot going. On the Spider-Man front, there is a new deal between Disney and Sony. Over in Star Wars, it appears the Kevin Feige is developing a new movie. The Disney theme parks saw a pretty substantial shakeup of leadership. In the…
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Walt Disney World Resort President George Kalogridis Promoted
Since 2013, George Kalogridis has been the president of the Walt Disney World Resort. Before that, he was president at the Disneyland Resort. This week, it was announced that he is being promoted to a new position. George Kalogridis will be the President, Disney Segment Development and Enrichment. In this new role, Kalogridis will be…
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The Walt Disney Company Executives to Discuss Fiscal Full Year and Fourth Quarter 2019 Financial Results Via Webcast
BURBANK, Calif., September 25, 2019 – The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) will discuss fiscal full year and fourth quarter 2019 financial results via a live audio webcast beginning at 4:30 p.m. EST / 1:30 p.m. PST on Thursday, November 7, 2019. Results will be released after the close of regular trading on November 7,…
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Special Offers Invite Canadian Residents to Enjoy Discount on Theme Park Tickets for Disneyland Resort or Walt Disney World Resort
ANAHEIM, Calif./LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Sept. 25, 2019) – With a magical holiday season just around the corner and even more excitement planned for both resorts in 2020, this is a great time to visit Disneyland Resort in California and Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. To make a visit even more magical, Canadian residents…
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Disney Cruise Line Announces Return to New Orleans, Popular Itineraries to Tropical Destinations in Early 2021
CELEBRATION, Fla. (Sept. 26, 2019) – In early 2021, Disney Cruise Line will return to New Orleans for a limited-time engagement with sailings to the Bahamas and Caribbean, including visits to Disney’s private island paradise, Castaway Cay. A lineup of popular itineraries will continue across the Disney fleet with cruises to tropical destinations from Texas,…
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Disney Shares Inside Look at Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance
This morning on Good Morning America an inside look at Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance. While it didn’t give away all of what will be happening on this new attraction, it did give some new details. Watch below as some of the details are revealed about this attraction. The bulk of the new information…
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Disney Halloween Parties Pros and Cons – Which Disney Parks Halloween Party is the Best?
Disney Parks have done seasonal after hours parties for many years, and they’re always a sought after event. Disneyland offers yearly Halloween parties, while Walt Disney World offers both Halloween and Christmas parties. This year, the Disneyland Resort unveiled Oogie Boogie Bash, a party celebrating the spookiest time of year! In addition to this new…
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Disney Names New President to Disneyland Resort
This week has had quite a few changes for the leadership of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products. Earlier this week it was learned that Catherine Powell would be departing from Disney after 15 years with the company. Today more changes were announced regarding the leadership for the division. Current Disneyland Resort president Josh D’Amaro will…
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Josh D’Amaro Leaving Disneyland Resort to Become President of Walt Disney World Resort
Today, Josh D’Amaro took to Instagram to let guests know that he will no longer act as President of Disneyland Resort. He took on the position in 2018 and has continued to make magic across the Resort during one of the biggest years in Disneyland history. We are proud to see him make the move…
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Vegan Choices Coming to Every Major Dining Establishment in Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort
It’s a great time to be a foodie at Disneyland and Walt Disney World! Whether you love the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival or just want a quick service meal, the dining options have been drastically improving over the last few years. Now, Disney has announced that they’re taking it to a whole new…
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Catherine Powell Departs Disney as President, Disney Parks Western Region Position Eliminated
Disney has restructured the way the Disney Parks in what it calls the western region is structured. The position of President, Disney Parks Western Region is being eliminated. The heads of the individual resorts of this region will now directly report to Bob Chapek, Chairman, Disney Parks, Experiences and Products. With this change of structure,…
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Disney Releases New Frozen 2 Trailer on First Day of Fall
Disney has released the second official trailer for Frozen 2. In it, more about the journeys that Anna and Elsa go on together. Along the way, they discover more about their story, their kingdom, and Elsa’s magical powers. Take a look at the new trailer below. Frozen 2 Description Why was Elsa born with magical…
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There’s a Reason Disney Didn’t Purchase Twitter
The Walt Disney Company took a look at purchasing Twitter but at the end of the day, it didn’t happen. There was a reason for this and Bob Iger is explaining it now. In a New York Times profile, Bob Iger shared the details. The deal came close to fruition but as the process continued,…
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Season of Change – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to another edition of the DISNEY Reporter. This week, there are quite a few headlines to cover from the Disney and geek communities. A lot of the news has to do with the changes that come around the time of the end of the fiscal year for The Walt Disney Company. This mainly revolves…
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The Art of Disney Costuming: Heroes, Villains, and Spaces Between by Jeff Kurtti – Book Review by Mr. DAPs
The Art of Disney Costuming: Heroes, Villains, and Spaces Between is a fascinating coffee table book that digs into many costumes from across The Walt Disney Company. These costumes come from movies, television, attractions, and more. They are a part of the history of The Walt Disney Company and have been a part of its…
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Watch “Maestro”, Short Film from This Year’s Interns at Walt Disney Animated Studios
Every year, talented artists come to Walt Disney Animated Studios to intern and learn more about their craft. This year, these creators have come together to make an incredible short film entitled “Maestro”. Everything you see and hear in this short is entirely created by these interns! Enjoy this short film below: While classic films…
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Strawberry Macadamia French Toast Bake – GEEK EATS Disney Recipe
There are so many magical things to enjoy when staying on a Disney property around the globe. Some of the magic comes from characters, entertainment, experiences, or attractions. Sometimes though, the magic can come from the food that is experienced while staying at a Disney resort. Sometimes, the magic comes from making food at a…
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The Disney Apple Merger That Could Have Been
It isn’t too much of a stretch to imagine The Walt Disney Company merging with Apple. Now, thanks to an excerpt from Disney CEO Bob Iger’s book The Ride of A Lifetime: Lessons Learned from 15 Years as CEO of the Walt Disney Company, it appears that there was more than just imagination to that…
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Disney Gives a Behind the Scenes Look at Epcot Forever
Epcot Forever will be arriving at the Walt Disney World Resort on October 1st. This limited-time nighttime spectacular will include fireworks, music, lighting, lasers and choreographed special effects kites. This is a show that will take guests on a journey through the past, present and future of Epcot itself. This will include some favorite music…
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The Walt Disney Company Announces Pricing Information for Tender Offers by The Walt Disney Company and 21st Century Fox America, Inc.
BURBANK, Calif., September 17, 2019 – The Walt Disney Company (“Disney”) (NYSE: DIS) announced today the pricing information of the previously announced cash tender offers (each, a “Tender Offer”) of Disney and its indirect subsidiary, 21st Century Fox America, Inc. (“21CFA”), to purchase outstanding notes of Disney listed in the table below (the “Disney Notes”),…
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Disney Store “Disney Bedtime Hotline” Returns and Introduces Disney Bedtime Adventure Box to Infuse Magic into Bedtime for Families and Fans
Call 1-877-7-MICKEY to hear six special messages from Mickey Mouse, Woody, Jasmine, Anna & Elsa, Yoda and Spider-Man GLENDALE, Calif –Beginning today, families and fans can once again add a little Disney magic into the bedtime routine with the Disney store “Disney Bedtime Hotline.” For the second year in a row, fans and families can…
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There’s Magic in the Air with New Disney Skyliner
Innovative gondola system will fly guests in style from four Disney resort hotels to Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Sept. 16, 2019) – There will soon be magic gliding above the treetops of Walt Disney World Resort when the new Disney Skyliner takes flight Sept. 29, 2019. As much a magic…
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Disney PhotoPass Studio at Disney Springs Offers Multiple Opportunities for Halloween Photos
There are many different ways to celebrate Halloween at the Walt Disney World Resort. Some of them are in the parks and include entertainment, food, merchandise, or even parties. One common thread throughout all of these different celebrations big and small is there will be people taking pictures of and with the experiences. Disney Springs…