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Disney Extends CFO Hugh Johnston’s Contract
The Walt Disney Company has extended its contract with its Chief Financial Officer, Hugh Johnston, to 2029. This comes as his previous contract was set to expire on January 31, 2026. Now, the expiration date is three years later. A filing showed the extension of this contract. It also revealed that while Johnston’s base salary…
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Ryan Gosling | DISNEY THIS DAY | November 12, 1980
On this day in 1980, actor and filmmaker Ryan Gosling was born. Disney fans will remember his breakout role as a Mouseketeer on the Disney Channel’s ‘The All New Mickey Mouse Club’ starting in 1993 during the show’s sixth season. He also appeared in Disney’s ‘Remember the Titans,’ ‘Road to Avonlea,’ and ‘Flash Forward.’ Gosling…
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‘Pride Lands: Feast of The Lion King’ on the Disney Destiny
The Disney Destiny is packed full of experiences that are inspired by the stories of Disney villains and heroes from Disney, Pixar, and Marvel. One of these is the classic Disney animated film, The Lion King. In Pride Lands: Feast of The Lion King, cruisers don’t just get to experience an immersive recreation of this…
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Disney Releases Heartwarming Holiday Short From Director Taika Waititi
Disney has released a new heartwarming holiday short that was directed by Academy Award winner Taika Waititi. Along with this acclaimed director’s participation, Disney Legend John Goodman is a part of this short. He voices a character named Doodle. A Disney Holiday Short: Best Christmas Ever is part of Disney’s “Make Someone’s Holiday Magic” campaign…
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Disney Announces Discounts for U.S. Military Service Members and Veterans at Disney Parks & Disney Cruise Line in 2026
On Veterans Day, Disney announced a lineup of discounts for U.S. military service members, retired veterans, and their families in 2026 for the Disney parks and the Disney Cruise Line. The new discounts come as Disney kicks off its celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States of America. Below is a look at…
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Take a Look at the Staterooms Aboard the Disney Destiny
Last night, the Disney Destiny was christened by its godmother, Susan Egan. Today, members of the media are sailing aboard this heroes and villains-themed ship and sharing their experiences and thoughts. This comes ahead of the ship’s maiden voyage on November 20, 2025. Daps Magic is continuing to share more about this heroic new ship…
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Susan Egan Christens Disney Destiny in Heroic Ceremony
On November 10, 2025, the Disney Destiny was christened by Susan Egan. This was at the culmination of a ceremony that was led by Disney Experiences Chairman Josh D’Amaro and Joe Schott, President of Disney Signature Experiences. “For more than 100 years, we have entertained our fans in new and innovative ways, connecting them to…
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Disney Cruise Line Gives First Look at ‘Disney Hercules’ Aboard Disney Destiny
The Disney Destiny has been christened, and soon it will be going on its maiden voyage. Ahead of the next milestone, Disney has shared an early look at Disney Hercules. This is a brand new Broadway-style show aboard the Disney Destiny. It is a stage version of the Walt Disney Animation Studios film Hercules from…
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Walt Disney Classic | DISNEY THIS DAY | November 11, 2010
On this day in 2010, the PGA Tour came to the Walt Disney World Resort for the 40th consecutive year. The Walt Disney Classic was played on Disney’s Palm and Magnolia courses in support of the Children’s Miracle Network. Robert Garrigus won this last official event of the 2010 PGA Tour season. The Tour originally…
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Susan Egan Named Disney Destiny Godmother
Ahead of the christening later today for the Disney Destiny, Susan Egan has been named the godmother for this new ship. Egan has brought some favorite Disney characters to life. This includes originating the role of Belle on Disney on Broadway’s Beauty and the Beast and voicing Megara in Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Hercules. Now,…
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This is The Sanctum Aboard the Disney Destiny!
The Sanctum is an incredible new bar aboard the Disney Destiny. When guests visit and experience this new bar, they will be transported to the spellbinding world of Marvel Studios’ Doctor Strange. Throughout the bar, there will be designs that bring Doctor Strange’s story to life. This includes velvet curtains that are stepped through to enter…
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Take a Close Up Look at De Vil’s Piano Bar Aboard the Disney Destiny
De Vil’s Piano Bar is a new lounge that can be found aboard the Disney Destiny. As one would expect from the name, the bar is full of nods to Cruella that are easy to spot (sorry, couldn’t help myself). Ahead of the Disney Destiny’s maiden voyage on November 20th, the Disney Cruise Line has…
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Check Out the Merchandise for the Disney Destiny!
The Disney Destiny officially takes paying guests on its maiden voyage on November 20th. When it does, guests will be able to experience all of the beautiful amenities that the ship has to offer. This includes incredible spaces, amazing entertainment, delicious food, and a whole lot more. Ahead of the maiden voyage, the merchandise for…
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Downtown Disney District Starbucks Unexpected Closes at Disneyland Resort
Over the weekend, the Starbucks in the Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort unexpectedly closed. The location, which opened over a decade ago, remained closed on Monday morning after initially closing on Saturday. It remained closed all day Sunday with stanchions blocking the patio seating area and doors. The patio also had all of…
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Take a Look at the Grand Hall Aboard the Disney Destiny
On November 20, 2025, the Disney Destiny will be going on its maiden voyage. Today, the beautiful new ship will be christened. Ahead of these exciting milestones, the Disney Cruise Line is showcasing the different features aboard this ship. The Grand Hall is the first thing that guests will experience when boarding the Disney Cruise…
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Disney Cruise Line Reveals First Look at Cask & Cannon Pub Aboard Disney Destiny
The Cask & Cannon Pub aboard the Disney Destiny is a Pirates of the Caribbean-themed pub. Guests who experience this new destination aboard the Disney Destiny get to let their inner swashbuckler out as they drink themed drinks and enjoy the incredible atmosphere. As the Disney Destiny prepares to depart on its maiden voyage on…
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Peter Schneider | DISNEY THIS DAY | November 10, 1950
On this day in 1950, film executive and producer Peter Schneider was born. Over his 17-year career with Walt Disney Feature Animation, he was credited as a key player in revolutionizing the department and generating the Disney Renaissance. As president, Schneider was responsible for spearheading many of our favorite Disney films, including ‘The Little Mermaid,’…
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The Walt Disney Family Museum to Present ‘Jim Henson’s Sam and Friends Scripts with Author Craig Shemin and Special Guest Dave Goelz’
As The Muppets continue to celebrate their 70th anniversary, The Walt Disney Family Museum is hosting a very special talk with Author Craig Shemin and Muppet performer Dave Goelz. At this event, they will discuss Shemin’s two books, Sam and Friends: The Story of Jim Henson’s First Television Show and The Sam and Friends Script…
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Disney Accelerator’s 2025 Demo Day Returns to Walt Disney Studios Lot
There was a day of innovation that included some incredible technology used to tell stories at the Walt Disney Studios Lot earlier this week. The 2025 Disney Accelerator Demo Day was on November 5th. It showcased innovation in immersive experiences and storytelling formats from the four growth-stage companies participating in this year’s program: Animaj, DramaBox,…
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Selfridges & Disney Unveil ‘A Most Magical Christmas’
This holiday season, Selfridges & Disney are celebrating with A Most Magical Christmas. Visitors from around the world will be able to experience a wondrous world of magical experiences, bespoke animation, interactive windows, and exclusive product collections at stores in London, Birmingham, and Manchester, as well as Selfridges.com. On top of that, the exterior of…
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Winnie the Pooh: Seasons of Giving | DISNEY THIS DAY | November 9, 1999
On this day in 1999, ‘Winnie the Pooh: Seasons of Giving’ was released direct to home video. It was a compilation of the holiday-themed stories, “A Winnie the Pooh Thanksgiving” plus “Groundpiglet Day” and “Find Her, Keep Her,” also part of ‘The New Adventures of Winnie the Pooh.’ The Hundred Acre Wood prepares for Thanksgiving…
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Disney Cruise Line Shares Look at Rotational Dining Restaurants on the Disney Adventure
The Disney Adventure will set sail on its maiden voyage in March 2026. When it does, there will be no shortage of Disney magic to be experienced. One way the Disney magic will be experienced is through the ship’s culinary offerings. On the restaurants on board the ship, there will be culinary experiences that draw…
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Disney Cruise Line Reveals Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Return Celebrating Disney Destiny
Watching the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is a tradition for many Disney fans around the United States. They eagerly watch to see what different massive Disney balloons will appear, what characters will show up, and other representations. This year, there will be quite a few. One of the representations of Disney this year will again…
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Metropolitan | DISNEY THIS DAY | November 8, 1935
On this day in 1935, the 20th Century Fox release ‘Metropolitan’ debuted in theaters. The picture starred the world-renowned operatic baritone Lawrence Tibbett, who was a real-life principal singer in the New York Metropolitan Opera. He performed there over 600 times during his career. ‘Metropolitan’ was the first feature film that was produced under the…