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Disney Celebrates Donald Duck’s 90th Birthday With a Special Look Back Beloved Duck
Donald Duck turned 90 years old today. Through the years, he has had many adventure… or misadventures. Most of them have hilarity ensuing when the best of intentions end up going wrong for Donald. On this day, the Disney Parks Blog has shared a pictorial look back through the years of Donald Duck. Check out…
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Disney Celebrates Children’s Day in China with Opening of 50th Children’s Hospital Fun House
Hangzhou, June 1, 2024 – In celebration of International Children’s Day, the 50th Disney Fun House opened at the Children’s Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine in Hangzhou, spreading happiness and optimism to children and their families when it’s needed most. This latest installation themed to the Walt Disney Animation Studios film Zootopia marks a significant milestone for…
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Disney Reportedly Working on Club 33 Film
Disney has been known for turning its attractions into movies. Now, it appears the the exclusive and secretive Club 33 could be turned into a film. The Hollywood Reporter broke the news saying that Darren Lemke has been hired to write a script for this film. It has Shawn Levy, Dan Levine and Dan Cohen on…
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Disney Shares How It Goes Beyond Storytelling
This week Disney is showcasing its products at the Licensing Expo kicks off in Las Vegas. As Disney prepares for this expo to begin on Tuesday, it released a new video that shares how it goes beyond storytelling. This video focuses on what makes Disney different, its connective storytelling. It isn’t just telling iconic stories.…
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Disney Experiences Future Includes DisneylandForward, Disney CEO Bob Iger States
On the day of the final vote for DisneylandForward, Disney CEO Bob Iger says the future of its Experiences segment includes this plan.
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Wreck-It Ralph Replacing Buzz Lightyear at Tokyo Disneyland
A new attraction based on “Wreck-It Ralph” is heading to Tomorrowland at Tokyo Disneyland, replacing “Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters!”
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Indiana Jones: The Complete CD Collection Now Available for Pre-Order at Disney Music Emporium
An impressive new CD set is now available for pre-order from Disney Music Emporium. Indiana Jones: The Complete CD Collection will be shipped on April 17 and includes music from all five soundtracks written by John Williams for the Indiana Jones franchise. The collection is selling for $149.99 and was originally supposed to be released…
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Walt Disney World Resort Shares About New Attractions and Experiences for Guests in 2024
There has been a lot of change happening at Walt Disney World Resort. This includes the transformation of EPCOT, the arrival of TRON Lightcycle/Run at Magic Kingdom, and quite a few other recent things. There are also some new offerings coming in the near future as well. Walt Disney World Resort shared a look at…
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Disney CEO Bob Iger Shares Confidence for Strong Future at Disney Annual Shareholder Meeting
Disney CEO Bob Iger shared that he has a sense of “renewed strength” during Disney’s annual shareholder meeting after Disney’s slate of nominees were elected to the Board of Directors. He also thanked shareholders for their “trust and confidence” in Disney with their votes. Shortly after the meeting, Disney shared that it appeared that Disney’s…
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Disney Shares Concept Art For Future Avatar Experience at Disneyland Resort
During its annual shareholder meeting on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, The Walt Disney Company shared concept art for what a future experience based on the Avatar movies could look like. This was a brief glimpse of what could possibly be but it will undoubtedly foster more conversation, excitement, and opinions as people analyze every inch…
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The Walt Disney Company and NatGeo Announce Global Earth Month Campaign ourHOME +
(BURBANK, CA / WASHINGTON, D.C. – April 1, 2024) The Walt Disney Company and National Geographic announced today a new global cross-platform campaign, ourHOME, timed to coincide with Earth Month. The campaign will spotlight efforts internally and externally that help protect, restore and celebrate ourHOME by highlighting creators, storytellers and cast members for their contributions. For over a century,…
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Former Walt Disney Imagineer President Bob Weis Supports Disney CEO Bob Iger in Ongoing Proxy Fight
Former Walt Disney Imagineer Bob Weis has come out in support of Disney CEO Bob Iger in an ongoing proxy fight that sees activist investor Nelson Peltz and his Trian Group seeking two sees on the Disney Board of Directors. If he gets his way, Peltz would like to gain a spot on the board…
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D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event
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D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event took place in Anaheim from August 9-11. Events were happening around Anaheim throughout the week leading up to this big event. Daps Magic was on hand to collect news and share tips and advice for this ultimate Disney fan event. Throughout the weekend some moments were heartwarming, newsworthy, and…
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GUIDE: 2024 Easter Treats at the Disney Parks
Easter is coming very soon! Already at the Disneyland Resort, this year’s Eggstravaganza has begun and the chocolate eggs on Main Street are being made and sold. Throughout Disney parks and resorts around the world, there are a lot of fun Easter treats to be found and enjoyed. Below is a comprehensive look at the…
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Disney Shares Highlights of Bob Iger’s Morgan Stanley Conference Q&A
This last week Disney CEO Bob Iger had a question and answer session at the Morgan Stanley Conference. During this session, he highlighted where Disney is and where it is going. The overarching message that Iger gave during this conference was that of optimism. Speaking about how Disney is poised for a strong future, “I…
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Bob Weis, Former President of Walt Disney Imagineering, To Be Honored By Ryman Arts
The 4th annual Marty & Leah Sklar Creative Visionary Award will be presented to Bob Weis, a philanthropist, creative leader, and longtime champion of Ryman Arts at Celebration of the Arts. The Sklar Creative Visionary Award is presented annually by Ryman Arts to an individual whose distinctive contribution to the creative community and whose leadership…
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Disney Board of Directors Sends Letter to Shareholders, Emphasizes Strong Results and Commitment to Driving Long-Term Shareholder Value
Announces 50% dividend increase from January dividend and share repurchase program with $3 billion targeted in fiscal 2024 Unveils a series of exciting new initiatives Encourages shareholders to visit VoteDisney.com for more information The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) Board of Directors today sent a letter to shareholders highlighting its strong first-quarter FY24 results and significant steps Disney…
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National Inventors Day Highlights Amazing Disney Inventions
It’s National Inventors Day, and did you know that Imagineers are inventors themselves? Imagineer Lanny Smoot recently wowed with his inventions and creations as he was inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame. Here’s a special look at some Walt Disney Imagineering inventions that helped shape the future at Disney Experiences! First we look at Audio-Animatronics.…
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The Walt Disney Company Reports First Quarter Earnings for Fiscal 2024
BURBANK, Calif.–The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) today reported earnings for its first quarter ended December 30, 2023. Financial Results for the Quarter: Key Points: _________________ (1) Diluted EPS excluding certain items and free cash flow are non-GAAP financial measures. The most comparable GAAP measures are diluted EPS and cash provided by operations, respectively. See…
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Walt Disney Imagineer Lanny Smoot Inducted Into National Inventors Hall of Fame
Walt Disney Imagineer Lanny Smoot was honored with induction into the National Inventors Hall of Fame, only the second at Disney after Walt Disney. Celebrated for his innovative contributions, including patent “Where’s the Fire?,” Smoot was recognized alongside other illustrious inventors. The event, held at Imagineering, included tours showcasing Disney’s latest technological advancements like the…
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Disney Experiences Chairman Josh D’Amaro Shares Year-End Letter About Disney and Make-A-Wish
Josh D’Amaro, Chairman of Disney Experiences, wrote a letter that was posted on the Disney Parks Blog highlighting the wishes that were made in the course of the last year by Disney and Make-A-Wish. This comes as the collaboration has led to over 150,000 wishes granted since they first started working together in 1980. D’Amaro,…
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Top 5 Disney Stories of 2023: #3 World of Frozen & Zootopia
As the countdown continues for the top Disney stories of the year, the international openings of two elaborate lands takes the third spot. Both World of Frozen and Zootopia have long been known to be opening at some point in the Chinese parks. But, much mystery surrounded opening dates and what exactly was in store…
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Disney Experiences Shares Their Commitment to Giving
Disney Experiences believes that everything they do to make magic can also make a difference. That’s why they give food, books, toys and their time to help those in need all year long. Magic comes in all sizes, from simple acts of kindness to grand gestures of generosity and they are so grateful for the cast, Disney VoluntEARs, and…
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Disney Feeds Those in Need Around the Globe This Thanksgiving
Disney has a long history of giving back through the community. This is done in multiple different ways, including through the Disney VoluntEARS program which is celebrating its 40th anniversary. This Thanksgiving, Disney is feeding communities in need around the globe in multiple different ways. From Disneyland and beyond, Disney is making helping those who…