Tag: Disney Geek News
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Voice of Mickey Mouse & Disney Fine Artist, Bret Iwan, to Appear at EPCOT International Festival of the Arts
The 2026 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts starts on February 16 and continues through February 23rd. During this beautiful festival, EPCOT will be full of many different types of art. Ranging from artwork to bring home to culinary art to some incredible entertainment art, there is no shortage of ways to appreciate (or learn…
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New Logo Revealed for Downtown Disney District on 25th Anniversary
On January 12, 2001, Downtown Disney officially opened to the public (see photos and read more about this here). Since then, the Downtown Disney District has grown and evolved through the years. This has seen the coming and going of businesses and restaurants. More recently, it has seen a substantial transformation of the Downtown Disney…
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Al Nassar to Be Special Guest at Walt’s Barn on January 18
Walt’s Barn opens once a month for Disney fans or curious guests to visit at Griffith Park. Walt Disney’s Carolwood Barn is Walt’s original workshop. It could also be considered the birthplace of Imagineering. Along with the opportunity to visit this historic building, guests can also check out some of the displays that are found…
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‘It’s a Miracle’ in New ‘Disneyland Handcrafted’ Video
A new clip for Disneyland Handcrafted has debuted on YouTube. This comes after the new Leslie Iwerks documentary premiered last week at the Walt Disney Studios (read more here). This new clip shows some never-seen-before clips showing some of the final days before the opening of Disneyland. This comes as it is noted that it…
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Scrims Come Down Around Earl of Sandwich Revealing Progress
The scrims around the new home of the Earl of Sandwich in the Downtown Disney District were down this weekend. This came as Santa Ana wins buffeted the Disneyland Resort. With the scrims down, guests at the Disneyland Resort could see the progress that is being made on the location. This comes ahead of its…
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Christmas Tree Comes Down at Disneyland
For the last week, Disney fans have eagerly watched as the Christmas tree at Disneyland has continued to stand at Christmas Tree Point in Town Square at the end of Main Street, USA. As other decorations have disappeared and the classic background music returned, the massive Christmas tree on Main Street continued to stand. On…
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Haunted Mansion Holiday Closes for Transformation to Classic Attraction at Disneyland
Haunted Mansion Holiday has ended its holiday run for the 2025 season. Since Halloween Time began last August, Jack Skellington has made his home in the New Orleans Square attraction. The classic version of Haunted Mansion is scheduled to reopen on January 23, 2026. This is fairly consistent with the schedule that has been in…
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‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Wins Weekend Box Office Once Again
Avatar: Fire and Ash continues to dominate at the box office. This weekend, the film celebrated its fourth consecutive weekend at the top. It brought in $21.3 million domestically. This brings the total of its domestic run up to $342.6 million. Globally, the film has earned $1.23 billion. While this is not as strong a…
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Downtown Disney Celebrates 25 Years as a Part of the Disneyland Resort
The Disneyland Resort, as everyone knows, will turn 25 years old on February 8, 2026. That marks the date, in 2001, when Disney’s California Adventure (as it was then known) and Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel were officially dedicated and opened to the public. Lost to Disney history, for the most part, is that Downtown Disney,…
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Disneyland Handcrafted – Daps Magic – Disney and positive stuff
In this engaging conversation, Mr. Daps and Adam Bankhurst discuss their experiences at the world premiere of the documentary ‘Disneyland Handcrafted.’ They share their excitement about visiting Walt Disney Studios for the first time, the focus on the people behind Disneyland’s creation, and the innovative sound design that enhances the documentary. They delve into the…
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Kathryn Hahn in Talks to Play Mother Gothel in Disney’s Live-Action ‘Tangled’
Recently, Disney revealed that Teagan Croft and Milo Manheim will be playing Rapunzel and Flynn Rider in its live-action Tangled. At one point, Scarlett Johansson was connected with this film as Mother Gothel. This is not the case anymore, however. Disney is now in talks with Kathryn Hahn to play Mother Gothel in the film. If…
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Jimmy Zasowski Promoted to President of Platform Distribution for Disney Entertainment and ESPN
Disney has promoted Jimmy Zasowski to the new role of President of Platform Distribution for Disney Entertainment and ESPN. In the new role, he will be responsible for distribution and monetization for Disney’s streaming platforms and linear television networks. This includes streamers like Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN, and traditional television networks like ABC. He will…
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Disney+ to Add Vertical Video Later This Year
Vertical video is coming to Disney+ later this year in the United States. The addition comes after the success that Disney has seen with “Verts” on its ESPN platform already. The news came from CES, where Disney shared how its latest technology and data capabilities are powering stronger outcomes for brands across the most scaled…
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Touring Walt Disney’s Office at the Walt Disney Studios
Disneyland Handcrafted will be arriving on Disney+ and on the Disney YouTube channel on January 22, 2026. When it does, fans will get an in-depth look at the year leading up to the opening of Disneyland. This includes never-before-seen footage of the ups and downs of constructing this first-of-its-kind park. It is a film that…
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Leslie Iwerks Gives Gift to Disney Fans with ‘Disneyland Handcrafted’
On Thursday, January 8, 2026, the world premiere of Disneyland Handcrafted was held at the Walt Disney Studios. This new documentary from Leslie Iwerks chronicles the year leading up to the opening of Disneyland. On hand for this special evening were Disney Legends, celebrities, members of the media, and D23 members. Blue Carpet Ahead of…
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Celebrate 25 Years of Disney California Adventure with a Magic Key Special Event
Disneyland Resort Magic Key Holders are invited to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Disney California Adventure with a special event taking place from February 5 to 15, 2026. All roads lead to this Magic Key event as Magic Key Holders are welcome to commemorate this milestone anniversary of Disney California Adventure Park. To participate in…
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Disney Named One of “America’s Most Iconic Companies” by TIME
TIME has recognized The Walt Disney Company as one of “America’s Most Iconic Companies.” This puts Disney on a list of 250 companies that were chosen because they have shaped the nation’s economic and cultural landscape. The list was put together as part of a feature highlighting the 250th anniversary of the United States of…
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VIDEO: Tour of Paradise Gardens Park at Disney California Adventure
The Disneyland Resort is embarking on an exciting period of growth and expansion. This comes as the DisneylandForward initiative turns from ideas into physical changes. Some of these things have been announced. Others will be in the future (hopefully D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event!). One of the announced projects is an attraction based on…
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LEGO Group and Sphere Studios Turn Sphere Into LEGO Star Wars Death Star
One of the most amazing new things in recent years in Las Vegas is the Sphere. Both inside and out, it is an incredible visual spectacle. This became even more incredible this week when LEGO Group and Sphere Studios turned the Sphere into a LEGO Star Wars version of the Death Star! This comes as…
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Disneyland Paris Continues to Support Pièces Jaunes for 33rd Year
Disneyland Paris, along with the rest of The Walt Disney Company, regularly supports organizations that do good in the world. At Disneyland Paris, one of these initiatives is Pièces Jaunes. This event is in partnership with the Fondation des Hôpitaux, and it aims to improve the daily lives of hospitalized children and teenagers. Disneyland Paris shared the following information…
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Anaheim Ducks Day 2026 at Disneyland Resort Details Revealed
Anaheim Ducks Day is on February 22nd this year. This celebration is full of fun activities, merchandise, food, and even the opportunity to meet with some of the Ducks themselves! Ahead of this exciting day, details have been revealed for what will be offered for fans who head to Disney California Adventure on February 22nd.…
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‘Disneyland Handcrafted’ – A Gift Connecting the Present with the Past
On January 22, 2026, Disneyland Handcrafted will be released on Disney+ and the Disney YouTube Channel. When it does, viewers will get a look behind the scenes as Disneyland was built. This is a film that isn’t just a documentary; it is a labor of love. Leslie Iwerks has a long history, and her family…
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Searchlight Pictures’ ‘Rental Family’ Digital & Physical Release Dates Revealed
Searchlight Pictures’ Rental Family is heading home from Japan to screens everywhere. Today, it was announced that the film will be available for digital download starting on January 13 on platforms like Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home. This will be followed by a Blu-ray release on February 17, 2026. The film stars…
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10 Actors Award Nominations Given to Disney
The Walt Disney Company earned 10 Actors Award nominations this week. The winners for the 32nd Annual Actors Awards presented by SAG-AFTRA at the Shrine Auditorium & Expo Hall in Los Angeles on Sunday, March 1, at 8 AM ET/5 PM PT. At the event, Disney Legend Harrison Ford will be receiving the guild’s highest honor,…