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Line-Up of Experiences Coming to Disney Parks and Resorts Announced At D23 Expo
ANAHEIM, Calif. (July 15, 2017) – Today at D23 Expo 2017, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts announced an extraordinary line-up of brand new attractions and experiences coming to its parks and resorts around the world as it continues to revolutionize the guest experience, starting from before guests even arrive for a Disney vacation to the…
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Disney Store to Unveil New Product Collections and Collectibles at D23 Expo 2017
Disney Store Collections to Celebrate Milestone Anniversaries and Beloved Characters across Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and Star Wars Disney Publishing Worldwide Announces D23 Expo 2017 Exclusive Titles, Presentations, and Author Signings Pasadena, Calif. — June 20, 2017 – Disney Store today announced the new collections and Limited Edition sets to launch at this year’s D23 Expo…
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Walt Disney Company Purchases Control of Disneyland Paris
The Walt Disney Company has purchased over 97% of shares for Euro Disney SCA, the holding company that owns Disneyland Paris Resort. This follows an offer made earlier this year by Disney to purchase outstanding shares for the company at €2 a share. Originally Disney had targeted purchasing 95%. This would allow Disney to take the…
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Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Unveils “A Galaxy of Stories” Pavilion at D23 Expo
WALT DISNEY PARKS AND RESORTS UNVEILS “A GALAXY OF STORIES” PAVILION AT D23 EXPO, JULY 14–16, 2017 Guests Will Get a Sneak Peek at the Much-Anticipated Star Wars-themed Lands Coming to Disneyland Park and Disney’s Hollywood Studios BURBANK, Calif. – June 8, 2017 – Showcasing the creative process of bringing new Disney park experiences to…
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Hong Kong Disneyland Unveils Expansion Plans Including Marvel Land
Disney Parks Blog has given more details about expansions of Hong Kong Disneyland. The Legislative Council of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region was the deciding factor for these plans, and have approved them. A Frozen themed area fashioned after Arendelle is set to be built. No details on the attractions that will be placed there,…
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Brand New Walt Disney Archives Exhibit, “A Pirates Life for me,” to Open at D23 Expo 2017
Hundreds of Props, Set Pieces, Photographs, and Costumes Will Be On Display to Celebrate Disney’s “Rascals, Scoundrels and Really Bad Eggs” at the Biennial Fan Event BURBANK, Calif. (April 18, 2017) – The Walt Disney Archives returns to D23 Expo with an all-new exhibit, “Walt Disney Archives Presents––A Pirate’s Life for Me: Disney’s Rascals, Scoundrels…
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Disney Asia: It’s All About Expansion
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week we lead off with a discussion about all the enhancements coming to the Disney Theme Parks in Asia. Hong Kong Disneyland, Tokyo Disney, and Shanghai Disney are all in the midst of expansion projects for their parks. This will bring new experiences that will include characters from Beauty and…
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Tokyo Disney Breaks Ground on Tokyo Disneyland Improvements
Tokyo Disneyland has now broken ground for some new offerings. In a ceremony presided over by the president of the Oriental Land Company LTD with Mickey and Minnie, Tokyo Disney began its largest expansion since the opening of DisneySea in 2001. One of these new improvements will give guests the chance to enter the world of…
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Virtual Rides of Pirates of the Caribbean at Two Disneylands
Pirates of the Caribbean is celebrating its 50th anniversary at the original Disneyland. What better way to celebrate than having virtual rides of two Pirates of the Caribbeans from the original Disneyland and the newest one! Disneyland recently refurbished the 50 year old classic attraction. The result is having it in top form again with…
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Disneyland Celebrates 50 Years of Pirates of the Caribbean
On Saturday March 18, 2017 Disneyland will celebrate 50 years of pirates singing “Yo ho!” in the iconic attraction Pirates of the Caribbean. This attraction spawned off other pirate attractions around the globe at various Disney theme parks, live shows, multiple movies, and even served as the inspiration for a new land at Disney’s newest theme…
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Watch Disneyland’s Remember…Dreams Come True in VR 360 and Surround Sound
Remember… Dreams Come True is now a classic fireworks show for the Disneyland Resort. When it premiered for the 50th anniversary it showed what Disney was capable of with a fireworks spectacular. It takes guests on a musical journey through the park and past and present attractions. It also surrounds guests with pyrotechnics around those…
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11 Culinary Ideas for Valentine’s Day at the Disneyland Resort
Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching and while there are many places in Southern California to celebrate this holiday, the Disneyland Resort is one of the most magical. One element of that magic has to be the sweets and eats that can be found on Valentine’s Day throughout the Disneyland Resort. The Disney Parks Blog shared…
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Disneyland Resort’s World of Color Celebrates Lunar New Year With ‘Hurry Home – Lunar New Year Celebration’
The Disneyland Resort has a bigger Lunar New Year Celebration than ever before this year. Along with an expanded time of celebration, World of Color has also added a special opening show to celebrate. Hurry Home – Lunar New Year Celebration is a six minute Lunar New Year celebration that incorporates both cultures celebrating the…
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Disney CEO and ESPN Unknown – Top 5 Disney Stories of 2016 – #5
It’s time for the top Disney stories countdown for 2016! What were the big stories out of the Mouse House in 2016? We’re counting down what seemed to get the most buzz not just when they appeared in headlines but throughout the year after. We start off with a story that happened not long into…
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Lunar New Year at Disney California Adventure Expanded For 2017
Throughout year at Disney California Adventure the park celebrates the diverse heritage of the state by including celebrations of various cultures. Lunar New Year is one of those celebrations that makes for a big celebration. Located around Paradise Garden is a variety of activities and character greetings. Mickey, Minnie, Mulan, and Mushu are available for photo opportunities.…
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Jon Favreau to Make Live-Action Version of The Lion King with Disney
The Lion King will be roaring back into theaters. Disney has announced that it will be partnering with The Jungle Book director Jon Favreau to remake this Disney animated classic as a live action movie. The movie is being put on the fast track to production after the success of The Jungle Book and will…
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A Land of Fantasy – Hong Kong Disneyland In Detail
The next stop on the tour around the Hong Kong park is Fantasyland. This classic land found in all Disneyland-type parks is always home to the beloved stories and characters of the classic Disney films. Hong Kong was no exception to this. A Quiet Village Fantasyland at Hong Kong Disneyland has a very village feel…
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Entering Main Street – Hong Kong Disneyland In Detail
When I went to Shanghai Disneyland’s grand opening, I booked ended it with visits to Hong Kong Disneyland. Now celebrating its 10th anniversary, this is the first Chinese Disney park that has opened. Having a more classic feel, for an avid original Disneyland goer, this had a same but different feel to it all. To…
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Hong Kong Disneyland 2016 – Sundays With DAPs
This week on Sundays with DAPs we take you on a trip around Hong Kong Disneyland, courtesy of Murray the Bellhop. He is visiting Hong Kong Disneyland this week and will be at the Shanghai Disney Resort later in the week for the opening of that resort. You can follow the adventures he is having…
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New Themed Attractions Headed to Tokyo Disney Resort by 2020
On Wednesday, huge news was released in part of the upcoming Tokyo Disney Resort expansion. Oh My Disney covered the exciting details. From attractions, to shows and even meet and greets, the resort which includes Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo Disney Sea aims to have these new forms of entertainment ready by 2020. Time to start…
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A First-Look at Disney Parks Soarin’ Around the World
Opening this summer at Epcot is that of Soarin’ Around the World. Guests can experience the well known attraction in a brand new way. From new sights and sounds, the attraction will literally take you to some of the most well known locations of the world. Over on Oh My Disney, the blog shared an…
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Disney Cruise Line to Add Two New Ships to Fleet
Ahoy! Ahoy! The Disney Cruise Line just made a huge announcement. On Thursday, the company announced two new ships will be added to the already existing magical fleet, “each of them showcasing the immersive family entertainment, enchanting storytelling and unparalleled service that only Disney can deliver.” The Walt Disney Company alongside Meyer Werft shipyard in Germany,…
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Bob Weis Replaces Bruce Vaughn as Head of Walt Disney Imagineering
The Walt Disney Company has named Bob Weis as the new president of Walt Disney Imagineering. He will be replacing outgoing executive Bruce Vaughn who has been the Chief Creative Officer for the last 8 years. Vaughn will help with the leadership transition in the coming months before departing the Walt Disney Company for other opportunities.…
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2015 Disney Stories Countdown #5 – D23 Expo
As the year comes to a close, it’s nice to take time to reflect on 2015. As always, here are the big stories that happened with Disney for 2015. It was quite a big year, so let’s get started! The D23 Expo isn’t the least of stories of 2015. It was certainly hard to choose…