Tag: Disney Geek News
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Trailer for Disney “Wish” Becomes Most Watched Since “Frozen 2”
If the trailer is any indication of the future success of Disney’s Wish, the House of Mouse has a lot to look forward to. Disney shared this week that the trailer it released for the animated film was the biggest trailer since the promotional efforts for Frozen 2. The trailer garnered 66.5 million views across…
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Disney+ Lets The Dogs Out! The “Air Bud” Movie Collection Starts Streaming October 1
All of the Original Movies Will be Available to Stream for the First Time on Disney+ Including “Air Bud,” “Air Bud: Golden Receiver,” “Air Bud: World Pup,” “Air Bud: Seventh Inning Fetch,” and “Air Bud: Spikes Back” Disney+ announced today the “Air Bud” movie collection will stream on the platform for the first time starting…
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Disneyland Paris Receives U.S. Mission France Award for Innovation in Diversity, Equity and Accessibility
The inaugural award, to be presented annually by the U.S. Embassy in Paris to a U.S.-headquartered company operating in France for efforts strengthening diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility, recognizes Disneyland Paris’ commitment to the fight against illiteracy. Since 2022, 2,100 hours of training provided to Disneyland Paris Cast Members as part of the Sésame project…
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“The Heartbeat of New Orleans – A Living Mural” Brings Added Charm to the Rivers of America
On September 29, 2023 at 7:35 PM, a new show arrived on the Rivers of America at Disneyland. Called The Heartbeat of New Orleans – A Living Mural, this show tells the story of a young frog on the bayou who has a love of jazz. He leaps into the lively heartbeat of New Orleans…
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‘The Creator’ Director Gareth Edwards’ Unique Take on the Future
20th Century Studios’ The Creator, now in theaters, is an epic sci-fi action thriller set amidst a future war between the human race and the forces of artificial intelligence (AI). Directed, produced, and co-written (with Chris Weitz) by acclaimed filmmaker Gareth Edwards, the story is eerily prescient in that it grapples with questions about what it…
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Looking at the Rooms of The Villas at Disneyland Hotel
The Villas at Disneyland Hotel is now open. Yesterday, the fruition of years of work was unveiled to the public. Before opening to the public, a special grand opening ceremony was held for invited guests, cast members, and members of the media. Daps Magic was among those in attendance. Following the ceremony, tours were given…
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Thoughts on the Haunted Mansion Expansion at Disneyland
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Expanding the Queue to the Extended Queue One of the big things I’ve seen discussion about is the expansion of the queue into the area that is currently utilized as an extended queue. While on the rare occasional quiet morning in the park this area can sometimes be fairly open for photos or to just…
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Surprise Holiday Merchandise Available for Disneyland Magic Key Holders
Halloween may be a month away, and while Disneyland Resort has been celebrating Halloween Time since September 1, Disneyland Magic Key Holders could take part in a special holiday merchandise purchase. Now through Sunday, October 1, 2023, Magic Key Holders will be among the first to purchase from a limited quantity of select pre-sale holiday…
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An Animated Behind-the-Scenes Look at ESPN’s ‘Toy Story Funday Football’
ESPN, The Walt Disney Company, and the National Football League are teaming up for Toy Story Funday Football, a first-of-its-kind presentation featuring beloved characters from Pixar Animation Studios. This Sunday at 9:30 a.m. ET, fans can immerse themselves in a fully-animated offering on Disney+, ESPN+, and on mobile with the NFL+ app when the Atlanta Falcons…
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Danny Glover to Appear as Santa Claus in “The Naughty Nine”
Just in time for the holidays, Disney Branded Television announced today that its new Disney Original Movie “The Naughty Nine” will debut Wednesday, Nov. 22 (8:00-9:35 p.m. EST), on Disney Channel and Thursday, Nov. 23 (Thanksgiving Day), on Disney+. Centered on a clever crew of enterprising kids who plot an elaborate at the North Pole,…
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2024-2025 Disney Ambassadors Announced for Hong Kong Disneyland
The new Disney Ambassadors for Hong Kong Disneyland have been announced. Just days after the new Disney Ambassadors were announced at Disneyland and Walt Disney World, Beyan Tse and Gisele Abejero were announced as the 10th generation of Disney Ambassadors for Hong Kong Disneyland. The duo will officially begin their roles as Disney Ambassadors on January…
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Thomas Schumacher Transitioning to Chief Creative Officer Role at Disney Theatrical Productions
For 30 of Thomas Schumacher’s 35 years working for The Walt Disney Company, he has run Disney Theatrical Productions. This week Schumacher sent a memo to staff sharing that he is transitioning away from the role of president and producer of Disney Theatrical Productions to a new role of Chief Creative Officer. Andrew Flatt and…
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The Magic is in the Details at The Villas at Disneyland Hotel
The Villas at Disneyland Hotel are now open with guests getting to experience the magic of the 16th Disney Vacation Club property. Daps Magic was invited to experience the grand opening of this new property and then tour it afterward. This included tours of each type of room that is offered, the pool area, the…
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The Villas at Disneyland Hotel Open With Musical Ceremony
This morning The Villas at Disneyland Hotel officially opened during a special musical ceremony at the Disneyland Resort in front of this new 12-story hotel. The ceremony was emceed by the current Disneyland Resort Ambassadors Nataly Guzman-Garcia and Mark Everett King Jr. The duo came out dancing to music at the start of the ceremony…
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Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Votes to Replace Disney Pass Perks With $3,000 Stipend
The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District voted on Wednesday to replace perks that employees and retirees of the district received previously with a larger paycheck instead. The district board voted on a $3,000 stipend instead of Disney passes and Disney discounts that were once offered. This new offering last for two years before it is…
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New planDisney Pocket Guide Released For The Villas at Disneyland Hotel
Today The Villas at Disneyland Hotel will officially be opening and welcoming guests in for the first time. This new Disney Vacation Club property at the Disneyland Resort will offer a magical new place for guests to stay with modern amenities. The Villas at Disneyland Hotel pays homage to the history of Disney. With the…
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Disneyland Resort Holds Ceremony to Announce 2024-2025 Ambassador Team
On Wednesday, September 27, 2023, the Disneyland Resort held a ceremony in the Opera House on Main Street, USA to reveal who would be the 2024-2025 Ambassador Team. This comes as the current two Disneyland Resort Ambassadors, Nataly Guzman-Garcia and Mark Everett King Jr. see their two year term coming to an end. At this…
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Walt Disney World Launches Seasonal Water Park Pass
A new water park seasonal pass for Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon and Disney’s Blizzard Beach at Walt Disney World is now available for those looking to visit the Disney Water Parks throughout the upcoming winter and spring seasons. The new pass gives you access to both water parks, based on availability now through May 24, 2024.…
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Get Ready to Visit Disneyland & Walt Disney World Resort with Birnbaum’s 2024 Guide Books
Birnbaum’s 2024 Disneyland Resort: The Official Guide Book and Birnbaum’s 2024 Walt Disney World: The Official Vacation Guide are now both available on shopDisney for Disney guests who are looking forward to planning their vacations to either Disneyland Resort or Walt Disney World Resort. These guides have been a staple for Disney travelers for years…
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Disneyland Paris Pairs Up With Make-A-Wish to Make a Dream Come True for Alicia
For 30 years, Disneyland Paris has been granting the wishes of sick children, bringing them optimism, joy, and hope. Thanks to the Make-A-Wish France non-profit organization, Alicia got to fulfill her dream of meeting the dancers of the “Dream… and Shine Brighter!” show that has enchanted guests throughout the resort’s 30th Anniversary celebration. The young girl…
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Latin American Original series, “L-POP” Now Streaming on Disney+
BURBANK, Calif. (Sept. 27, 2023) – All episodes of the Latin American Original series, “L-POP,” are now streaming on Disney+. The new series invites audiences to discover the fascinating world of K-pop—the successful genre of Korean pop music that is already a global phenomenon—through a story full of music and dance. “L-POP” introduces Andrea (Andrea De Alba),…
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New Trailer for Disney’s ‘Wish’ Reveals Musical Look at Latest Disney Animated Film
A new trailer has been released for the upcoming film from Walt Disney Animation Studios. In this new trailer for Disney’s Wish, fans get to see what the music is going to be like for this film. They also get introduced to some new characters that will be joining Asha (Ariana DeBose) in this musical…
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Joffrey’s Kiosks at Walt Disney World Resort to Offer $1 Coffee on National Coffee Day
National Coffee Day is on September 29, 2023. On National Coffee Day, Joffrey’s Kiosks throughout the Walt Disney World Resort will be joining in the celebration and offering $1.00 hot (16 oz.) or iced (24 oz.) Walt Disney World Resort Blend drip coffee on National Coffee Day. At participating locations* guests will be able to…
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A Few Anniversary Celebrations – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #679
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week is all about anniversaries! Well, anniversaries and a puppy. Mostly though, it’s about anniversaries! This includes the 50th anniversary of Knott’s Scary Farm, the 60th anniversary of Doctor Who, and the 100th anniversary of The Walt Disney Company. Along the way, the Geeks talk about the different offerings at…