Tag: Disney Geek News
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‘Avatar’ and ‘Titanic’ Producer Jon Landau Dead at 63
Jon Landau has passed away at the age of 63. The producer and COO of James Cameron’s Lightstorm Entertainment passing was confirmed by his son. He died of cancer. Landau was a longtime collaborator with James Cameron and worked with him on films like Avatar and Titanic. Disney CEO Bob Iger shared his condolences in…
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2024 Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party Tickets Sell Out
Ticket sales for the 2024 Oogie Boogie Bash sell out in 11 days.
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D23 Offers Gold-Member Preview to ‘Country Bear Musical Jamboree’
D23 Gold Members can be among the first to see the Country Bear Musical Jamboree at Magic Kingdom. D23 has announced that it will be hosting three opportunities on July 13th to see this new show before it officially opens on July 17th. The event takes place in the evening and then guests can enjoy…
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1st Marine Division Band Performs Throughout Disneyland Resort for 4th of July Festivities
The 1st Marine Division Band and its breakout group, the Old Breed Brass Band, performed at the Disneyland Resort this week as a part of the 4th of July festivities at The Happiest Place on Earth. The bands entertained and inspired guests at both Disneyland and Disney California Adventure during performances on July 4th and…
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Tokyo Disney Resort Announces New Drone Show To Be Presented Across Japan
Tokyo Disney Resort has announced a new drone show that will be presented throughout Japan this summer and beyond.
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Lindsay Lohan Talks Returning to Disney Studios for ‘Freaky Friday 2’
Lindsay Lohan shares what it is like to return to the Walt Disney Studios lot for ‘Freaky Friday 2.’
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Former Disney CFO Joins Board of Online Sports Gambling Company
Former Disney Chief Financial Officer Christine McCarthy has joined the board of directors for Flutter Entertainment.
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Disney Cruise Line Provides Construction Update on Disney Treasure
The Disney Cruise Line provides and updated look at the progress being made on the Disney Treasure.
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A Look at the 4th of July at Disneyland Resort
Here are some of the highlights from the Disneyland Resort on the 4th of July!
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Take a Look at the 4th of July Merchandise at Disneyland
Happy 4th of July! On this Independence Day, Daps Magic team member Angela is at the Disneyland Resort providing comprehensive coverage of the activities that are happening at The Happiest Place on Earth! This includes filming the 1st Division Marine Band. On this special day, there is plenty of 4th of July merchandise to be…
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ESPN’s Digital Center 2: A Decade Powering Content, Creativity, and Innovation
A decade ago, early in the evolution of sports fan’s media habits, ESPN opened Digital Center 2 — a one-of-a-kind production, distribution, and technology facility at the heart of its Bristol campus. The inventiveness and investment put into the 194,000 square foot facility is an illustration that Disney and ESPN understood the changing media future.…
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Disney Cruise Line Updating Disney Dream Experiences Ahead of Fall Cruises
The Disney Dream is getting some new updates before taking guests on voyages this fall!
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Disney Ever After Opens at Disney Springs as Home of Custom Character Headbands
Disney Ever After is a new store that is now open at Disney Springs in Walt Disney World Resort that has custom character headbands!
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Disney’s Mickey Mouse x Keith Haring Collection Coming to H&M
H&M is releasing Disney’s Mickey Mouse x Keith Haring collection on July 4th. Check out the entire collection here!
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Fireworks Continue To Be A Summer Tradition at Disney Parks
Fireworks are a summer tradition for many who visit Disney Parks on the East and West coasts!
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Select Downtown Disney Locations Offering Discounts for Disneyland Magic Key Holders
Special offers are now available throughout Downtown Disney District for Disneyland Resort Magic Key Holders. From July 5 through July 31, Magic Key Holders can enjoy special offers at participating Downtown Disney District locations. Please visit each participating location for specific offer details and restrictions. Special offers include the following: Jazz Kitchen Coastal Grill &…
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ESPN Celebrates Successful Six Months in 2024
ESPN is celebrating six months of success. Today, Jimmy Pitaro, Chairman of ESPN, released a statement about the successes of ESPN this year. “The first half of 2024 reinforced the effectiveness of our clear, go-forward strategy,” Pitaro said. “Initiatives like Venu Sports’ forthcoming launch, the opening of ESPN BET’s first retail sportsbook and our Disney…
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New Book To Be Released by The Walt Disney Family Museum on 15th Anniversary
The Walt Disney Family Museum announces a new book, ‘Walt Disney Treasures: Personal Art and Artifacts from The Walt Disney Family Museum.’
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Disney CEO Bob Iger Celebrates 50th Anniversary at Disney
Disney CEO Bob Iger has received a service award from The Walt Disney Company honoring 50 years of service. The service award is a statue with Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs on it. It has an inscription on it that says, “Recognizing 50 magical years with the Walt Disney Company.” Technically, Bob Iger has…
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Beat the Heat in Disney Style With These Summertime Essentials
Check out this collection of Disney summer essentials to help you enjoy the heat the most throughout the summer!
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Walt Disney World’s 2024 EPCOT Eat to the Beat Concert Series Lineup Announced
One of the highlights of the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival every year is the Eat to the Beat Concert Series. This concert series has some incredible bands coming to EPCOT to perform for guests throughout the run of the festival. This year, the concert series sees the return of Hanson, Tiffany, and Boyz…
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California Army National Guard 40th Infantry Division Band Performs at Disneyland Resort Ahead of 4th of July
The California Army National Guard 40th Infantry Division Band performs at the Disneyland Resort as part of its 4th of July festivities!
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New Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort Welcome Guests to Disney Vacation Club Property
The Disney Vacation Club has celebrated the opening of The Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort – A Disney Vacation Club Resort.
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Purple Heart Awarded to Disney Cast Member at EPCOT’s America Pavilion
A special ceremony was held at the America Pavilion in EPCOT last week. During this, a Disney cast member was awarded with the Purple Heart. The cast member was U.S. Army veteran John Arant, senior manager of casting services. He was given America’s oldest military award in the rotunda of the American Adventure Pavilion at EPCOT.…