Tag: Disney Geek News
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Disney and Citizen Announce Magical Holiday Countdown Experience with Free Watch Engraving at EPCOT
Disney and Citizen have announced a magical holiday countdown experience. With this experience, guests can get their new Citizen watches engraved for free when visiting EPCOT. This all centers around the Gingerbread Spaceship Earth display and light show that can be found in EPCOT’s CommuniCore Hall. As the clock counts down to midnight on New…
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New Walls in Future Porto’s Location in Downtown Disney District Show Company’s Story
More new walls have appeared in the future home of Porto’s Bakery and Cafe in the Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort. These new walls showcase the history of Porto’s and act as an introduction to the future restaurant for Disney fans. Along with showcasing the history and legacy of Porto’s, there is also…
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‘Zootopia 2’ Passes $1 Billion Mark at the Box Office in Record Time
Zootopia 2 is passing the $1 billion mark at the global box office today. This milestone is being reached in just a record-breaking 17 days. This is the fastest that a PG film has ever done this. To date, the film has made $232.7 million domestically and $753.4 million internationally. Going into today, the film…
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Disney CEO Bob Iger Sends Holiday Message to D23 Members
As the year comes to an end, an annual tradition of Disney CEO Bob Iger sending a holiday message to D23 members continues. D23 members received the following message from Bob Iger. Dear Mr. Daps, As we celebrate the holiday season, I want to express my appreciation to all of you who make up the…
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Walt Disney World Resort Announces Final Day for Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith
Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith will soon be Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets. Previously, it was known that this transformation would be sometime in 2026. Already, the transformation has begun with the preshow being closed off. Now, the final day for the current version of this attraction is known. The final day…
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Walt Disney World Cast Members & Guests Donate Over 25,000 Toys to Florida Families
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! This wonderful time of the year is being made even more magical by Walt Disney World cast members and other guests who came together through the Disney Ultimate Toy Drive for Central Florida families. This is in support of Toys for Tots. So far this year, cast…
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Exclusive: Chip ‘n Dale Merchandise Arrives on Disney Store
The Disney Store has some new and exclusive Chip ‘n Dale merchandise. This merchandise has arrived as guests are shopping for Christmas presents and is sure to be a hit with anyone who is a fan of these troublesome chipmunks. Exclusive to Disney’s online retail website is a sweatshirt and a pouch set. They can…
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Merry Menagerie Brings Holiday Magic to Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Walt Disney World Resort is always a magical place to visit. During the holidays, the magic is amplified even more! Throughout the parks, resorts, and Disney Springs, there are lots of merry offerings to be experienced and enjoyed. At Disney’s Animal Kingdom, the Merry Menagerie brings a healthy dose of merry magic with the hand-crafted…
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Gary Sinise Shares About “Snowball Express” at Walt Disney World Resort
Gary Sinise and his Gary Sinise Foundation have an annual tradition of taking children and families of fallen heroes to Walt Disney World Resort during the holiday season. This is a 5-Day trip that is filled with connection, remembrance, and the magic of Disney. The “Snowball Express” began in 2006 and continues to grow each…
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New ‘Disney Unscripted’ Gives Look at Holiday Transformation of Cars Land at Disneyland Resort
Every year for the Holidays at the Disneyland Resort, Cars Land transforms with holiday decorations that are themed to the world of Pixar’s Cars. Wreaths, trees, and other decorations that are all in-world help bring to life the seasonal celebration each year in a spectacular way. In the newest Disney Unscripted from the Disney Parks,…
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Stitch Crash Lands on Aladdin Stage
Recently, Stitch made a crash landing on the ice for Disney on Ice. This was a part of Disney’s Holiday Magic Tour. This is an effort by the House of Mouse to further Disney’s mission of making holiday magic for countless kids and families, particularly for those in need. Stitch continued his surprise visits this…
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Disney Announces Agreement with OpenAI to Bring Characters to Sora
The Walt Disney Company announced a new agreement today with OpenAI that will allow its characters to be brought to Sora. Disney says that this agreement is a significant step in making standards for responsible AI in entertainment. The agreement is for three years. During these three years, Sora will be able to generate user-prompted…
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2025 Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade Details Revealed
Watching The Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade is an annual tradition for many Disney fans. This parade will air on ABC at 10:00 a.m. EST and stream starting at 11:00 a.m. EST on Disney+, Hulu, and the Disney YouTube channel through January 4, 2026. Viewers will get to see stars like Gwen Stefani, Coco…
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GUIDE: Artists of 2026 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts
The 2026 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts kicks off on January 16 and continues through February 23rd. When it does, guests will get to experience the arts in many different ways. While doing this, they will also be able to see and meet artists who will be on hand for the festival. This will…
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Merchandise Revealed for 2026 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts
The 2026 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts begins on January 16 and continues through February 23. This is a celebration of the diverse types of art, which can be found in various forms throughout the park. This includes visual, culinary, and even performance art! Along with the festival’s entertainment and food offerings, there will…
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Candlelight and a Concert – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #793
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week is the second week of Geekmas. Because of this, at the start of the show, not only do the geeks talk about the Muppet of the Week, they now also talk about the Geekmas Duck of the Week! The Geeks then pivot into the topics of the week. This…
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Jeff Williams, Former Apple COO, Nominated to Disney Board of Directors
Jeff Williams, the former Chief Operating Officer of Apple, Inc., has been nominated as an independent director for the Board of Directors of The Walt Disney Company. Shareholders will be voting on this nomination at the 2026 Annual Shareholder Meeting. This nomination comes as Disney is expanding the Board of Directors to 11 members. This…
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‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’ Heads to Fortnite
At D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, Disney Experiences Chairman Josh D’Amaro announced a partnership with EPIC Games. Part of this involved Disney properties entering the world of Fortnite. Now, Percy Jackson and the Olympians has done just this. Fans can now experience Percy Jackson Siege of Monsters by logging in and going on an…
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Disney Shares About How it Created a More Cinematic and Global Experience for Season 2 of ‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’
Percy Jackson and the Olympians was an instant hit when it arrived in 2022. Soon, the second season will debut on Disney+ and Hulu. When it does, Disney promises that the series will be making an even “bigger splash.” Rick Riordan‘s bestselling book series has inspired the series, which has received a 95% Certified Fresh…
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Jazz Legend and Disney Musician Gordon Goodwin Passes Away at 70
Gordon Goodwin was a jazz legend and also a contributor to the Disney Parks, film, and television musically. He was a pianist, saxophonist, composer, arranger, and conductor. He passed away suddenly this week at the age of 70. Throughout his life and career, he contributed to the musical worlds that have helped tell stories that…
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‘Zootopia 2’ Nears $1 Billion Mark After Second Weekend at Box Office
Zootopia 2 continues to chug forward at the global box office. After its second weekend in theaters, the film is nearing the $1 billion mark globally. It is expected to pass this massive milestone this week. Over the weekend, the film came in second place at the box office domestically. It garnered another $43 million.…
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Walls Go Up in Downtown Disney As Construction Begins on New Porto’s Bakery and Cafe
Construction has officially begun on the new Porto’s Bakery and Cafe in Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort. While it may be hard to see exactly what is happening with the construction at this point, there definitely are things beginning to happen. Guests visiting the Disneyland Resort today found some walls going up around…
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How to Watch the Extended Version of ‘The Muppet Christmas Carol’
It’s the holiday season! One of the highlights of this season for many is getting to watch all of the Christmas and holiday specials. One favorite special is The Muppet Christmas Carol. This is an adaptation of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. Surprisingly, it is also one of the most faithful adaptations of the story.…
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Disneyland Paris Disney VoluntEARS Prepare 11,000 Christmas Gifts For Hospitalized Children
Disneyland Paris Disney VoluntEARS came together to make extra magic for hospitalized children during the holiday season this year. Together, they prepared 11,000 Christmas gifts for these children. The project came to being with the help of over 500 Disney VoluntEARS and their families. Together, they wrapped these thousands of Christmas gifts for these hospitalized…