Tag: Disney Geek News
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Parkside Market at Downtown Disney to Host “End of Summer Vista Bash”
Parkside Market in the Downtown Disney District is celebrating the end of summer on Saturday, September 5 with the “End of Summer Vista Bash.” Those who take part in this event will be able to join Parkside Market for drinks, Parkside small bites, trivia, caricature artists, games, and more. Each ticket includes: This event will…
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Walls Go Up Around Disney Showcase Character Location and Walkway on Main Street, USA at Disneyland
Walls have gone up around a character location that is also the entrance to a walkway behind Main Street, USA at Disneyland. This is found next to Disney Showcase and across from The Mad Hatter in Town Square. On Sunday, Clarabelle Cow could be seen meeting with guests there in the afternoon. On Monday, walls…
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Disney Springs Resort Area Hotels Offering Fantastic Fall Rates
Those who want to visit Walt Disney World Resort this fall may want to take a look at the Disney Springs Resort Area Hotels. These hotels, which are within the boundaries of Walt Disney World Resort, are offering rates as low as $125 per night if booked by November 13th for stays through December 18,…
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New Halloween Time Display Appears in Disneyland Hotel
A new Halloween Time display has materialized at the Disneyland Hotel. Found just outside the entrance to Goofy’s Kitchen, this new display leans into autumn. It does have some Disney magic as well, though. The main pumpkin in the display has some Mickey ears on it, making it reminiscent of the Mickey Mouse Jack-O-Lantern that…
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Disney Reveals First Look at The Diamond Horseshoe Pop-Up Menu
The Diamond Horseshoe is getting a limited-time pop-up this fall. It opens October 4th, with reservations available September 29th. Ahead of the pop-up’s arrival in Liberty Square at Magic Kingdom Park, Disney has given a first look at what diners will be finding on the menu when they visit The Diamond Horseshoe. Take a look…
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More Ticket Booths Demolished in Esplanade at Disneyland
Two more ticket booths in the Esplanade have been demolished at the Disneyland Resort. This comes as work gears up on a new parking lot and arrival process on the east side of the Disneyland Resort. The two booths were previously located on the northeast side of the Esplanade. The demolition came just weeks after…
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Projections Return to Northeast Main Street at Disneyland During Fireworks
Earlier this year, the northwest side of Main Street, USA received a lovely renovation. When completed, the northwest portion of Main Street looked better than ever. Unfortunately, the projections during nighttime spectaculars that came out of that side of the street onto the facade of the northeast side of the street didn’t return. This has…
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Check Out the Haunted Mansion Holiday Merchandise as Attraction Overlay Celebrates 25th Anniversary
The Haunted Mansion Holiday is back as Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort kicks off! This year marks the 25th anniversary of this holiday overlay for this classic Disney attraction. With this milestone being reached, there is no shortage of merchandise available (unless it sells out too fast). There are multiple different offerings found at…
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Beyond the Horizon: Decoding Disney’s Next Era from D23
While D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event brought a wave of massive park announcements, the bigger story lies in the cultural and strategic direction of The Walt Disney Company. On this episode of Daps Magic – Disney and Positive Stuff, Mr. Daps takes a step back to analyze the overarching themes driving Disney’s new era…
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Main Street Cinema Reopens at Disneyland With New Mickey Mouse Shorts
The Main Street Cinema has reopened on Main Street, USA at Disneyland. After being closed since the end of the 70th celebration of Disneyland, the cinema reopened. The reopening saw Mickey Mouse return to the screens inside. This time, however, it isn’t the classic black-and-white films that used to be screened in the cinema. Instead,…
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Walkway Opens Between Avengers Campus and Cars Land at Disney California Adventure with New Restroom
A walkway has reopened between Cars Land and Avengers Campus after being closed for over a year. With the walkway’s reopening, a new restroom is now available on the Cars Land side of the path. This change comes as Avengers Campus is undergoing an expansion that will ultimately add two attractions to the land. Disney…
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New Plaque Honoring Jack Kirby Installed at Disney California Adventure’s Avengers Campus
A new plaque has been installed at the entrance of Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure. This plaque honors legendary artist Jack Kirby for his unparalleled creative achievements. The plaque was unveiled before the park opened on August 28th, the artist’s 109th birthday. Kirby was born in New York City on August 28, 1917. Throughout…
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Mariachi Divas Set to Perform at Plaza de la Familia at Disney California Adventure
Special musical groups perform at the Disneyland Resort throughout the year. This can be for Lunar New Year, Food & Wine Festival, Halloween Time, and Festival of Holidays. These groups help set the tone for whatever festival or event is happening. One favorite group returning is the Mariachi Divas. The Mariachi Divas are a Southern…
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The Walt Disney Family Museum to Screen ‘Finding Dory’ Throughout September for 10th Anniversary
The Walt Disney Family Museum has announced that it is celebrating the 10th anniversary of Finding Dory by screening the movie throughout the month of September. There are multiple opportunities to see a screening of this film throughout the month, including a sensory-friendly opportunity on September 20, 2026. Ticket prices range from free for members…
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D23 to Present “Book Talk with Ron Clements” at Grand Central Air Terminal in Glendale
Step into the magic of Disney storytelling with a special D23 Book Talk featuring Walt Disney Animation Studios director Ron Clements—an unforgettable opportunity to hear firsthand from one of the creative minds behind some of Disney’s most beloved animated adventures. Clements is also the author of Making Disney Magic…From a Mermaid to Moana. Join fellow…
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Disneyland Resort Brings Disney Magic to Happiest Day in Anaheim Celebration
This summer, the Disneyland Resort wrapped up its 70th anniversary celebration. However, it continued to celebrate the collaboration between The Happiest Place on Earth and the place it calls home, Anaheim. On August 27th, the Disneyland Resort followed the 70 Happiest Hours in Anaheim initiative in 2025 with the Happiest Day in Anaheim! This was…
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‘The Muppets Musical History with Seth McFarlane’ Goes on a Nostalgic Journey of The Muppets and Their Music
The Muppets Musical History with Seth McFarlane was one of the many panels that were presented at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event. This one, perhaps the most adult, had Seth MacFarlane taking to the stage to talk about his new album of Muppet music. The album is called Seth MacFarlane Sings The Muppets. The…
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Walls Go Up Around Future Home of Bopo Go! in Downtown Disney District
Walls have gone up around the future home of Bopo Go! This is in the Downtown Disney District, where Jamba could be found for 23 years. Earlier this week, a sticker could be seen in the window of the location that gave a heads-up that Bopo Go! was coming. Now, the entire store is surrounded…
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Disney+ Inks Global Distribution Deal with The Pokémon Company International
Pokémon is coming to Disney+. Today, Disney’s streaming service announced that it had inked a global distribution deal with The Pokémon Company International. This deal includes a new stop-motion series called Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch’d & Pichu. This series was created by Aardman. It will debut on Disney XD and then stream exclusively…
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Disney Parkitecture Explored in Newest Episode of ‘We Call It Imagineering’
Have you heard of Disney Parkitecture? This is Disney’s version of the National Park Service’s “Parkitecture.” It is also the focal point of the newest episode of We Call It Imagineering. In this episode of this behind-the-scenes series from Imagineering, viewers get to see many of the things that go into making sure what is…
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New Rideshare Drop-off Opens in Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort
A new rideshare drop-off area has opened in what was once the Downtown Disney District parking lot at the Disneyland Resort. This is the parking lot right off of Magic Way, across from the entrance to the Pixar Pals Parking Structure. In recent years, this has been mostly used as a parking lot for those…
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New Tree Planted on Disneyland’s Main Street, USA
For many months, a planter in front of Disneyana and the Opera House at Disneyland on Main Street, USA, has been missing a tree. The planter once had a beautiful old tree that towered over the area and provided shade. This week, a new tree was installed in the planter. This new tree is larger…
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D23 to Host “Beauty and the Beast” 35th Anniversary Screening with Disney Legend Mark Henn in Orlando
The 35th anniversary of Disney’s beloved animated classic Beauty and the Beast was recently celebrated at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event at the Anaheim Convention Center. Beauty and the Beast: A Tale as Old as Time took a look back at the making of this animated film with several panelists, including Don Hahn, Paige O’Hara,…
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Stark Industries Banner Appears in Avengers Campus as Walls Get Pushed Back in Disney California Adventure
Changes continue to happen in Disney California Adventure’s Avengers Campus. This comes as construction continues to work on the expansion of the campus that will ultimately add two new attractions to the land. More details about these attractions were recently revealed at Horizons: A Carousel of Progress at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event. Guests…