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Disney Releases New Featurette and Images of The Lion King’s Cast With Characters
Check out the new images for Disney’s “The Lion King” featuring voice talent with their characters—available for the first time today. Images include Donald Glover with Simba; Beyoncé Knowles-Carter with Nala; John Oliver, Seth Rogen and Billy Eichner with Zazu, Pumbaa and Timon; Chiwetel Ejiofor with Scar; Alfre Woodard with Sarabi; Eric André, Florence Kasumba and…
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Walt Disney Television Announces New Programs to Attract and Develop Talent from Underrepresented Backgrounds
Walt Disney Television has announced two new initiatives designed to create opportunities for individuals from underrepresented backgrounds: the Executive Incubator Program, which is intended to create a pipeline of next-generation network executives, and the Walt Disney Television Studios Intern Program, which will offer a career path for diverse talent behind the camera. These new programs…
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A Whirlwind Week – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to another edition of the DISNEY Reporter. This week, there was a LOT of news happening from a lot of different directions. The week started off with the opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge without reservations. As the week progressed there was news about ticket discounts for friends of Annual Passholders, a parade coming,…
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Disney Confirms Country Bears and Tiki Birds to Remain at Walt Disney World
Disney has had a lot to announce this summer. With the opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, it was expected that most of the summer would be spent talking about things arriving at the Disney Parks. However, the news this week hasn’t been about things coming to the Disney Parks, for which there are many.…
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Joy and Sadness Arrive on Pixar Pier as Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind Opens at Disney California Adventure!
There are a lot of new emotions to process at Pixar Pier for guests visiting the Disneyland Resort. Today, Joy and Sadness arrived at Pixar Pier as the Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind officially opened. The arrival of this final attraction at Pixar Pier comes a year after the initial opening of this area at Disney…
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Check Out the Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind at Disney California Adventure!
The Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind is set to open by the end of the month. Ahead of this opening, the walls have come down and today for some time there was a soft opening. DAPS MAGIC correspondent Murray stopped by Disney California Adventure to check out the Emotional Whirlwind. Here is a look at what…
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Disney on Broadway Celebrates 25th Anniversary With Exclusive Concert and VR Experience at D23 Expo 2019!
The anniversary concert will feature Disney on Broadway’s brightest stars, performing hit songs from Disney’s nine Broadway musicals, and moreVR experience brings Disney on Broadway’s biggest production numbers to the 2019 D23 Expo: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event Anaheim, California – (June 27, 2019) – Disney on Broadway is thrilled to return to D23 Expo, in Anaheim,…
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Production Begins on the Disney+ Original Movie FLORA & ULYSSES From Walt Disney Pictures
Lena Khan Directs Adaptation of Award-Winning Children’s Book BURBANK, CALIF. (June 27, 2019)—Production started this week in Vancouver on Walt Disney Pictures’ “Flora & Ulysses,” directed by Lena Khan and based on the Newberry Award–winning children’s book, “Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures” by Kate DiCamillo. The film is being produced for the upcoming streaming…
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The Walt Disney Company Announces Semi-Annual Cash Dividend of $0.88 per Share
BURBANK, Calif., June 26, 2019 – The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) Board of Directors today announced a semi-annual cash dividend of $0.88 per share, payable on July 25, 2019 to shareholders of record at the close of business on July 8, 2019. “We are pleased to deliver another substantial dividend to shareholders, reflecting our…
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The Simpsons and Disney – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 939 (#457)
Welcome to another episode of GEEKS CORNER! This week, there is a lot to chat about with lots of opinions. Things start with the opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge without reservations. This discussion gets quite lengthy as the geeks chat about how it went and what will be coming. Next, the discussion moves on…
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Walt Disney Animation and Pixar Animation Studios Prepare to Share Never-Before-Seen Footage and Details at Disney’s D23 Expo 2019
BURBANK, Calif., (June 25, 2019) – Pixar Animation Studios and Walt Disney Animation Studios (WDAS) are gearing up for an exciting weekend of announcements and presentations—sharing never-before-seen footage—plus interactive displays, artist autograph signings, sharable photo opportunities, and giveaways for 2019’s D23 Expo in Anaheim, California. This year, Pixar and WDAS will join forces with Disney’s…
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Oscar-Winning Composer and Disney Legend Randy Newman, Composer Tyler Bates, Matthew Morrison, and Anthony Gonzalez to Meet Fans at D23 Expo 2019
MUSIC EMPORIUM WILL OFFER FIRST-TO-MARKET PRODUCTS INCLUDING AVENGERS: ENDGAME 12” VINYL PICTURE DISC BURBANK, Calif., June 20, 2019 – Disney Music Emporium, the online destination for collectible Disney music products, returns to D23 Expo 2019with a pop-up store on the show floor. Over the three-day Ultimate Disney Fan Event, the Emporium will feature album signings…
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Soarin’ Around the Galaxy – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to another edition of the DISNEY Reporter. This week’s edition has news ranging from the Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts, to Toy Story 4, to the newest Pixar film. It also has details about Avengers: Endgame. We hope you enjoy this week’s edition of the DISNEY Reporter. We’ll see you in the parks!…
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Edle Bakke, A Disney Pioneer for Women in the Film Industry, Dies at 91
Edle Bakke has died at the age of 91. She was a leader in the world of film animation with a long history with the Walt Disney Company. When Edle Bakke graduated from North Hollywood High School in 1945, she was in search of a job. Not too long after her search began, the Walt…
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Walt Disney World Resort Salutes America’s Birthday with Star-Spangled Fourth of July Celebrations
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (June 21, 2019) – An all-American red, white and blue fireworks spectacular will bathe the sky this Independence Day at Walt Disney World Resort, joined by live entertainment, scrumptious treats and patriotic pageantry. Here’s what’s in store for Fourth of July 2019: Magic Kingdom Park – Park Hours: July 3, 8…
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Disney Hosts International Yoga Day In Front Of Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland
Today is International Yoga Day. To celebrate it, more than 1,000 cast members came to the Disneyland Resort in the early hours of the morning to practice yoga together. The event was made even more magical with the fact that it was done as the sun rose during the session. Throughout the year, cast members…
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Get Ready for Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind at Disney California Adventure with Final Peek Behind Construction Walls
Do you ever look at someone and wonder what’s going on in their head? Now, we get to get a closer look! Imagineers have been working hard to bring the magic of Inside Out directly to us and it’s almost here. We have a special look behind the construction walls so we can get excited…
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Cruella’s Halloween Hideaway Coming as a Special Add-On to Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Walt Disney World
Every Halloween, the Disney Villains take over Disney parks around the world. It is truly their time to shine and take over such a traditionally happy place. In Walt Disney World, every year they hold Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween party, a tradition that gives guests a chance to see all things spooky in a Disney fashion.…
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With Disney In Charge, Expect More Original Content From Hulu
Hulu CEO Randy Freer has indicated the direction Hulu’s programming will be taking since Disney has taken complete control over the streaming service. That direction will include more original content. During an interview with CNBC’s Squawk Box, Freer said, “When you look at the capacity inside of the Walt Disney Company to create content, the…
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Head to Disney California Adventure Park this Summer for an Annual Passholder Corner with Themed Activities
This summer will definitely be one to remember! With all the adventures at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and new experiences coming to the resort it is going to be incredible! Of course, you can experience Tale of the Lion King multiple times a day and enjoy the magic of Disney’s The Lion King for yourself!…
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Disney and Pixar’s All-New Feature Film “Soul” to Hit Theaters Summer 2020
Pixar Animation Studios revealed details today about “Soul,” its second original feature film slated for theaters in 2020. Following the March 6 opening of “Onward,” Disney and Pixar’s “Soul” hits theaters one year from today on June 19, 2020. Ever wonder where your passion, your dreams and your interests come from? What is it…
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New Enhancements Come to Minnie Van Service at Walt Disney World as Service Celebrates Milestone.
The Minnie Van service at Walt Disney World Resort is celebrating the milestone of having transported 1 million guests. With this milestone comes a whole new era of magic for the ridesharing service at Walt Disney World. Disney has announced that Lyft, which operates the service, is now the official rideshare of Walt Disney World…
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Walt Disney World Annual Pass Prices Increase Ahead of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Opening This August
As summer draws even closer, the fun of Star Wars at the Walt Disney World becomes even more real! You may have read earlier this week that Annual Passholders will have special events to look forward all summer long. In these events, guests have the chance to experience Galaxy’s Edge before the general public. Of course, with…
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Disney Channel and Disney Junior Stars to Meet Fans Every Day at Disney’s D23 Expo 2019 in Anaheim, August 23-25
Kermit the Frog Joins Q&A Session with Creators and Voices Behind Disney Television Animation’s Hit Series Amphibia and Big City Greens Meet-and-Greets with Stars from DuckTales, Big Hero 6 The Series, ZOMBIES, Raven’s Home, Sydney to the Max, Coop & Cami Ask the World, BUNK’D, and Just Roll With It Plus Photo Opportunities with Popular…