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First ‘Duffy & Friends’ Stop Motion Short Released Online After D23 Expo Premiere
The first Duffy & Friends stop motion short has been released online today. It initially premiered at D23 Expo during the The World of Duffy and Friends Revealed panel. Now it is available for the world to see. The short is called Lunchbox Mystery and shares how losing something can lead to unexpected surprises. Watch…
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Check Out this Media Preview of the Wonderful World of Dreams Pavilion Ahead of the D23 Expo
The 2022 D23 Expo begins on September 9 and continues through September 11, 2022. Members of the media were able to get a first look at the Wonderful World of Dreams Pavilion on Thursday night ahead of the start of this year’s D23 Expo. Attendees at the expo will get a first look at the…
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D23 Announces 2022 Lineup of Events
Ahead of the beginning of the D23 Destination D event at Walt Disney World Resort, D23 has released what events it will be hosting in 2022. There are quite a few of them! D23: The Official Disney Fan Club will continue to host virtual experiences but it will also bring back in-person events that were…
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“Dream Garden” Debuts at the Tenth China Flower Expo
Shanghai, May 21, 2021 – With the official opening of the Tenth China Flower Expo in Shanghai today, we are pleased to announce that the expo’s “Shanghai International Resort Garden – Dream Garden” has officially opened to the public. Located in the International and Enterprise Pavilion, the “Dream Garden” is centered around a model of Shanghai…
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TRON Lightcycle / Run Reaches Major Milestone at Magic Kingdom
The TRON Lightcycle / Run has reached a major milestone at the Magic Kingdom. Imagineer Zach Ridley shared on his Instagram that the first piece of the canopy was installed this week on the upcoming attraction. This is one of almost 40 of these pieces that will be installed by the time the attraction is…
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Earth to CityWalk – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1046 (#517)
Welcome to another episode of GEEKS CORNER! This week is a warm one and the geeks brave the heat in the only way they know how by geeking out about things they love. The show begins with a trip report and observations about a trip to Universal CityWalk. This was Mr. DAPs’ first time there.…
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Josh D’Amaro Lets Guests Know That ‘The Magic Is Returning’
Josh D’Amaro, Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products, has written a letter to all Guests as the Disneyland Resort Theme Parks are scheduled to reopen on Friday, July 17. We share Josh’s words and hope that they are a source of joy and inspiration during this trying time ——— With the announcement of the…
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Remembering – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1031 (#502)
Welcome to another fun-filled episode of GEEKS CORNER! This week the geeks are again joined by Doug March of 30 Years Ago at Disneyland. The show is a fun blend of past and present this week. First off, today it was announced that Shanghai Disneyland will be reopening on May 11th. The geeks talk about…
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Honoring and Celebrating Walt, Trains, and Mickey & Minnie Through the Years
Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse have been international and cultural icons spanning generations. It all began on November 18, 1928 with their first appearance aboard a black-and-white steamboat in “Steamboat Willie,” and continues today with their latest adventure searching for the perfect picnic spot. The first Disney Parks attraction featuring our favorite mice opens tomorrow…
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Decade in Review – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1013 (#484)
Welcome to the final episode of GEEKS CORNER for 2019 and also the 2010s. This week the geeks talk about the many different aspects of The Walt Disney Company throughout the course of this decade. What were the best, what were our favorites, what made the most impact? It is a decade in review during…
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Fans Share Endless Joy at Duffy and Friends FanFest and Celebrate CookieAnn’s New Journey
New ‘Keep Me Warm’ Winter series and a sneak peek of collections coming in 2020 await fans HONG KONG, October 29, 2019 – Today at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort (HKDL), fans of Duffy and Friends partied with Duffy, ShellieMay, Gelatoni, StellaLou and CookieAnn at the Duffy and Friends FanFest and celebrated CookieAnn’s upcoming debut at other…
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Sunday Spotlight: Astro Orbiter
There are a few icons at Disneyland that just can’t be missed. Obviously, there is Sleeping Beauty Castle, the Matterhorn and the other mountains, the Train Station, and the Mark Twain. Another one, that might be first on the list, is the Astro Orbiter. It is nearly impossible to walk through the Hub and not…
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Try Everything – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 917 (#435)
Welcome to another episode of GEEKS CORNER! This week there is a LOT of ground to cover in the world of geekdom! From Disneyland to Shanghai Disneyland to Star Wars to the Oscars, there is a LOT to geek out about! Oh, and then there is food. The geeks go there as well. We hope you…
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Mickey and Minnie Mouse Get New Outfits For 90th Celebration!
Mickey and Minnie Mouse are getting some new outfits as part of the celebration of their 90 years. Today it was revealed that both Mickey and Minnie Mouse will be receiving new outfits around the globe. They will be wearing these new outfits at Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland Resort, Hong Kong Disneyland, Shanghai Disney Resort and Disney Cruise Line. Mickey…
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Which is the Best Main Street? – DAPs Magic Rankings
Main Street USA is a cornerstone of Disneyland. It’s a view of Walt’s childhood. Ever since the opening of Disneyland, there has been some version of Main Street in every magic kingdom park. For the purposes of ranking these lands, I’m including a couple that aren’t actually called Main Street. But, they are definitely of…
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Photo Gallery – Star Wars: The Last Jedi China Premiere
At the Walt Disney Grand Theatre at the Shanghai Disney Resort, stars Mark Hamill and Daisy Ridley, along with writer/director Rian Johnson and producer Ram Bergman, greeted fans at the China premiere of Lucasfilm’s STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI. STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI opened in U.S. theaters on December 15 and will open in Chinese theaters…
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Celebrate #HappyBirthdayMickey With Mickey Mouse
Mickey is on another birthday adventure and wants to spend it with you! The #HappyBirthdayMickey celebrations will take place in Disney Parks around the world! Heres what each park has to offer. The Disneyland Resort will host a celebration cavalcade starting at “it’s a small world” and pausing for a special moment with his friends in…
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Sunday Spotlight: Tron Lightcycle Power Run
Today’s Sunday Spotlight takes its gaze away from the original Disneyland Resort and to the newest Disney Theme Park. The Tron Lightcycle Power Run was an instant classic when Shanghai Disney opened last year. It’s structure offers a beautiful skyline to Tomorrowland. The experience itself is just as memorable as the attraction building. On opening…
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Star Wars Themed Land Model Unveiled at D23 Expo
Fans visiting the D23 Expo this weekend are in for a treat. A newly unveiled model of the Star Wars themed land is on hand. This will give fans a much closer look at what they will experience when it opens in 2019. Disney Parks and Resorts Chairman Bob Chapek unveiled the model during a…
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The DAPsies! – The Only Award Show That Matters
Welcome to The DAPsies! – The Only Award Show That Matters! Every year, the geeks of Geeks Corner give this prestigious awards throughout five categories. The categories include: Movies, YouTube, People, Geekdom, and The Corner. This year, The Legacy Award was also bestowed upon a very deserving recipient. We hope you enjoy this year’s ceremony for…
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Watch Mulan’s Lunar New Year Procession in VR 360
Disney California Adventure celebrates the Lunar New Year each year, and it showcases the cultures that celebrate this particular holiday time. It’s an event that spills out from Paradise Gardens into the surrounding Paradise Pier area. Mulan and Mushu greet guests throughout the day, but also in a procession with several friends. The entertaining show…
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Happy 88th Birthday, Mickey Mouse!
One of the most famous quotes from Walt Disney is “I hope we never lose sight of one thing…that it was all started with a mouse.” Mickey Mouse (and Minnie) was the beginning of what the Disney company is today. This plucky little mouse has brought smiles and laughter to generations of audiences. He’s done…
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If It’s Important, Bronze It – Geeks Corner – Episode 540
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week, things are probably going to get a little bit weird. Apparently Captain America is becoming a massive bronze statue. So the question then becomes, who/what else should be honored by being bronzed? During the discussion, a game of Star Wars Jeopardy is played by the Geeks Corner cast and those…
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New Soarin’ With New Queue Interaction
It may be a bit of old news at this point, but Soarin’ Around the World has opened at the Disney Parks around the globe. First opening in Shanghai Disneyland, then in Disney California Adventure and Epcot. With all new scenes including the Great Wall of China, Sydney in Australia, and even some polar bears,…