Tag: Disney Geek News
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Disney CEO Bob Iger Tells Analysts and Investors that Disney Will ‘Quiet the Noise’ in Culture Wars
As legal battles continue with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, Disney CEO Bob Iger told analysts and investors that Disney will “quiet the noise” in culture wars. This comes after Governor Ron DeSantis attacked Disney for coming out against the “don’t say gay” law last year. Since then, the Governor has referred to the company as…
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Tickets Now on Sale at El Capitan Theatre for ‘Hocus Pocus’ and ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’ Fan Events
Tickets are now on sale for two of the best Halloween season movies to ever come from The Walt Disney Company, Hocus Pocus and The Nightmare Before Christmas, at the El Capitan Theatre. Each of these fan events come with perks and added magic that won’t want to be missed. The details can be found…
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Hit Korean Original Series “Moving” Now Streaming on Hulu
The hit Korean original series Moving now has all of its episodes streaming on Hulu. Moving is written by Kangfull, the creator behind the hugely popular webtoon of the same name. It is directed by Park Inje. It stars Ryu Seungryong, Han Hyojoo, Zo Insung, Lee Jungha, Go Younjung, and Kim Dohoon. Check out a…
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National Geographic to Commemorate 60th Anniversary of President John F. Kennedy’s Assassination with 2nd Installment of Emmy Award-Winning ‘One Day in America’ Franchise with ‘JFK: One Day in America’
IN OFFICIAL COLLABORATION WITH THE SIXTH FLOOR MUSEUM AT DEALEY PLAZA, THE SERIES CHRONICLES THE EVENTS OF THIS HISTORIC MOMENT IN REAL-TIME WITH FIRST-PERSON TESTIMONY FROM THE LAST SURVIVING WITNESSES AND FEATURES NEVER BEFORE SEEN COLORIZED FOOTAGE From Emmy Award-Winning 72 Films’ David Glover and Academy Award®-Winning Executive Producers Dan Lindsay and T.J. Martin, All Episodes…
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New Residents at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park – and Beyond – Embody the Magic of Nature at Walt Disney World Resort
New arrivals celebrate the resort’s commitment to conservation and species around the world LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Sept. 20, 2023) – It’s been a busy year at Walt Disney World Resort, as The Most Magical Place on Earth has welcomed the birth of more than 300 animal residents. The range of births is tremendously diverse,…
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GroupWatch Discontinued on Disney+
The feature on Disney+ that allowed people from different locations to watch a program together has been discontinued. GroupWatch was introduced during the pandemic and allowed people to have a communal experience while also social distancing. When it was released in September 2020, it was met with rave reviews. “Storytelling comes alive when you’re able…
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Disneyland Resort Refurbishment Report – September 20, 2023
Welcome to the Refurbishment Report. Many times throughout the year there are small and even major refurbishments happening around the Disneyland Resort. From ride closures to building updates, the Disneyland Resort Theme Parks, Hotels, and Downtown Disney are constantly getting refreshed. To make this report possible, Daps Magic Team Member Steven has gladly taken photos…
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We Asked, They Gave – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #678
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week there are some really exciting things to chat about! Throughout the episode, the Geeks geek out about the opening of Avengers Vault at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure. They also talk about the $10 billion that is being invested in Disney Parks in the next 10 years and…
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Hong Kong Disneyland Announces New 1-Day Ticket Option
HONG KONG, September 19, 2023 – Hong Kong Disneyland Resort (HKDL) today announced the addition of a new 1-Day ticket tier to its multi-tiered 1-Day park admission ticket structure and the renaming of the existing tiers of 1-Day tickets. Under the new structure, prices for 1-Day tickets (Tier 1) remain unchanged for all ticket types…
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Florida Announces New Disney-themed Specialty License Plates That Benefit Make-A-Wish
Florida residents can purchase new Disney-themed specialty license plates and the proceeds will benefit Make-A-Wish Central and Northern Florida. The announcement was made today and the license plates will begin to roll out at local county tax collector’s offices and license plate agencies (DMVs) throughout Florida this week. This allows drivers to add more magic to…
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Ecovidrio and Disneyland Paris Partner Together For a Magical Back-To-School Experience By Recycling Glass as a Family
Recycling glass is magic! Ecovidrio, the non-profit organization responsible for managing the recycling of glass packaging waste in Spain, and Disneyland Paris are joining forces for the fourth year running to bring parents and children together and raise awareness of the importance of recycling glass, caring for the planet and combating climate change. The magic…
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GEEK EATS: Halloween Treats at Walt Disney World Resort
Halloween has arrived at the Walt Disney World Resort. Throughout its parks and resorts, there are treats to be enjoyed during this spookiest of seasons. However, starting on October 1, 2023, there will be even more treats to be enjoyed! Disney has given an early look at what will be available throughout the parks and…
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New Trailer and Images For ‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’ Released by Disney+
A new trailer, key art, and images were released by Disney+ today for Percy Jackson and the Olympians. This comes ahead of its December 20, 2023 debut on Disney’s streaming service. The trailer shows what Percy Jackson (Walker Scobell), Grover Underwood (Aryan Simhadri) and Annabeth Chase (Leah Sava Jeffries) will be up against when the…
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Disney to Invest $60 Billion in Next 10 Years in Disney Parks and Cruise Line
Disney has announced that it intends to invest roughly $60 billion over the next 10 years “in expanding and enhancing domestic and international parks and cruise line capacity.” This is nearly twice the amount it spent in the last 10 years. The news comes as Disney CEO Bob Iger and other senior executives including Disney…
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Disneyland Paris Participates in World Clean-up Day
Disneyland Paris has renewed its participation in World Clean-up Day, the world’s largest environmental clean-up operation. Disneyland Paris once again mobilized its teams and VoluntEARS to actively contribute to protecting the planet and raising awareness about the importance of preserving our environment. As Europe’s first tourist destination, Disneyland Paris has always been deeply committed to…
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Check Out What’s Coming to Disney+ in October 2023
It’s hard to believe it but October is almost here! Just as happens every month, new titles will be added to Disney+ in October. This will include the second season of Loki and also the upcoming Toy Story Funday Football. There will also be other additions to Disney’s streaming service. Below is a look at…
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‘Elemental’ Is the Most Viewed Movie Premiere on Disney+ of 2023
Disney and Pixar’s Elemental made its streaming debut in a blaze of glory. Elemental is the most watched movie premiere of the year on Disney+ and among its Top 10 movie premieres of all time, earning 26.4 million views in its first five days of streaming. Directed by Peter Sohn, produced by Denise Ream, and executive produced by…
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Photos/Video: Opening Day Tour of Avengers Vault in Avengers Campus
Avengers Vault is now open in Avengers Campus. This newest store at Disney California Adventure is a must-visit for fans of the Avengers and other characters that have been brought to life by Marvel. This store is now allowing aspiring super hero recruits/guests to acquire different items that are a part of the campus initiative…
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Season 34 of ‘The Simpsons’ Arriving on Disney+ on October 11
The 34th season of The Simpsons will be arriving on Disney+ on October 11, 2023. This new season will bring 22 episodes straight out of Springfield with the Simpsons family. The show has taken home the Emmy® Award-, Annie Award- and Peabody Award through its decades on the air. Season 34 will have some highlights to…
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Hong Kong Disneyland Resort and ChargeSpot Announce Strategic Alliance with In-Park Power Bank Rental Service
HONG KONG, September 15, 2023 – Hong Kong Disneyland Resort (HKDL) is proud to announce its new, multi-year corporate alliance with ChargeSpot, a leading shared power bank rental service company. This strategic collaboration signifies a notable milestone for both organizations, facilitating an enhanced guest experience at the resort. To commemorate the alliance, ChargeSpot is launching two…
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New Featurette and New Release Date Revealed for Second Season of ‘Loki’
A new featurette has been revealed for the second season of Loki. With this new featurette also came a new release date and time for the series. It will be arriving on Disney+ now on October 5 at 6:00 PM PT. The featurette, called The Amazing Loki has Tom Hiddleston, Sophia Di Martino and Ke…
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Avengers Vault Opens in Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure
A new store is now open at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure. This morning, Avengers Vault (photos and video can be found here of Avengers Vault) opened and is allowing aspiring super hero recruits to acquire different items that are a part of the campus initiative to help empower more heroes to protect Earth.…
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runDisney Reveals Medals for 2024 Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend Presented by Honda
The medals for the 2024 Disneyland Half Marathong Weekend presented by Honda have been revealed by runDisney. The Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend marks the return of runDisney events to the Disneyland Resort after a multi-year hiatus. Throughout the course of the weekend, there will be four different events for gusts to enjoy. This includes the:…