Tag: Disney Geek News
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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…
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Sunglass Hut Reopens at Downtown Disney District
After a lengthy closure, the Sunglass Hut reopened at the Downtown Disney District on Sunday. The flagship store had been behind walls and scrims for months. The store now looks striking and bold, as guests can pick their favorite sunglasses. Along with sunglasses, the refurbished store now has LED walls found throughout as well. The…
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The Walt Disney Company Earns 27 Golden Globe Award Nominations
The Golden Globe Award nominations were announced today. With the announcement, it was revealed that Disney earned 27 nominations. This was across Disney’s wide range of brands and studios that include ABC, Disney’s FX, Disney+, Disney Television Studios’ 20th Television, ESPN, FX Productions, and Hulu and Hulu Originals; and The Walt Disney Studios’ 20th Century…
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New Concept Art Released for Future Downtown Disney District Porto’s as Construction Officially Begins
Since being announced several years ago, Disney fans have eagerly awaited the arrival of Porto’s Bakery and Cafe in the Downtown Disney District. Today, it was announced that a significant step forward toward realizing that dream has been taken. Construction has officially begun on the new Downtown Disney District Porto’s location near the west end…
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Where to Find and See Photo Spots and Movie Screenings for ‘A Very Jonas Christmas Movie’ in Disney Parks and Beyond
A Very Jonas Christmas Movie is now streaming on Disney+ and Hulu. There are also some fun opportunities to experience the movie and elements of it in the real world in the Disney Parks and hotels. This includes screenings and other experiences at some Disney hotels and photo ops in the parks, hotels, and beyond.…
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VIDEO: Benjamin Bratt Narrates Candlelight Processional at Disneyland
For many Disney fans, the start of the holiday season begins on the first weekend of December when the Candlelight Processional brings the Christmas story to Town Square at Disneyland. This tradition, which dates back to the days when Walt Disney still walked the park, is beloved by those who can see it. It has…
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Benjamin Bratt Revealed as Candlelight Processional Narrator at Disneyland
The Candlelight Processional at Disneyland is a tradition that dates back to the era of Walt Disney. This annual tradition sees a celebrity narrator tell the story of Christmas with the help of a mass choir, orchestra, handbell choir, soloists, and fanfare trumpeters. All of this takes place on a beautiful stage that is erected…
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Check Out the ‘Zootopia 2’ Easter Eggs Found at Shanghai Disney Resort
Zootopia 2 is taking the world by storm. With a record-breaking opening weekend, the film has shown that fans are excited about Walt Disney Animation Studios’ return to this franchise. At Shanghai Disney Resort, there are some fantastic Zootopia 2 Easter Eggs that can be found. Shanghai Disney Resort also inspired some of the things…