Tag: Disney Geek News
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Walt Disney Imagineering Shares Testing of Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana at EPCOT
Later this year guests visiting EPCOT will be able to experience Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana. Today, Walt Disney Imagineering shared an update on the progress being made on this attraction at Walt Disney World Resort. In a post on social media, Imagineering shared that they have begun to “teach water how to play.”…
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It’s Time to Go to the 1960s With the Newest Additions to the Disney100 The Decades 60s Collection
As Disney continues to celebrate its 100th anniversary, new additions to the Disney100 The Decades Collection continue to be released. The newest release takes the collection to the 1960s with some favorite movies and moments from the era including The Sword in the Stone, The Jungle Book, 101 Dalmations, and more! Below is a look…
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Disneyland Resort Shares Details About Seeing ‘Rogers: The Musical’ at Disney California Adventure
In just 10 days guests visiting the Disneyland Resort will be able to experience Rogers: The Musical at the Hyperion Theater in Disney California Adventure. This new musical will be arriving as the Disneyland Resort continues its Disney100 Celebration. Today it was announced that Rogers: The Musical will be running its limited engagement from June…
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“The Little Mermaid” Continues to Swim at the Box Office
The Little Mermaid is nearing the end of its theatrical run (or swim). However, Disney’s newest live-action remake of an animated classic continues to pass milestones at the box office. Over the weekend it surpassed some new milestones. For many who watched the films original opening numbers, some of these numbers were somewhat surprising. On…
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Photos/Video: Downtown Disney District Construction Update – June 18, 2023
Work continues rapidly on the transformation of Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort (see where it was at last week here). Buildings continue to take form in the area where the AMC Theatres building was once found. On this week’s update it can be seen that the walls closest to the monorail track continue…
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Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Firefighter Union Leader Explains Contract Hold Up
The leader for the firefighter union of the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District provided more insight on what the hold up is for a contract that had already been approved by firefighters. This comes after the new administrator for the district reopened contract negotiations with the firefighters union. According to union leader Jon Shirey, the…
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Walt Disney World Resort Posts Casting Call for Bruno From Disney’s “Encanto”
Disney has posted a casting call for a character look alike for Bruno from Disney’s Encanto. This is not for any specific event but instead for a future use of the character potentially for future special events. In Encanto, Bruno is the youngest child of Alma and Pedro and has the gift of precognition. This…
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Disney & Pixar’s “Elemental” Review
“Elemental” is Pixar’s newest animated feature telling the story of our world’s elements – earth, air, fire, and water. The story follows two elements – fire element Ember Lumen and water element Wade Ripple, who meet and fall in love after Wade is summoned following a plumbing accident at the Fireplace, a convenience store owned…
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Pride & Pixar – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #664
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week the Geeks are fresh off attending Disneyland After Dark: Pride Nite and share about their experience there. They also discuss the new trailer for Disney & Pixar’s Elio. New outfits have been unveiled for Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse for the holidays at Disneyland. This is worth discussing and potentially…
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Disney & Pixar’s “Elemental” Merchandise Arrives at Disneyland Resort
Merchandise for Disney & Pixar’s newest film Elemental has arrived at the Disneyland Resort. On Sunday, Daps Magic team member Angela found Elemental at Little Green Men Store Command in Tomorrowland at Disneyland. There was quite the collection to take memories of the film home in the park. Below is a look at all of…
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New Administrator For Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Reopens Negotiations with Firefighters
“Winning is easy, governing’s harder,” says George Washington in the Broadway musical Hamilton. This could the case for the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District as its new administrator has reopened contract negotiations with firefighters for the district. This comes after the firefighters had already voted on a previously agreed upon contract. The firefighters voted and…
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Disney’s Live-Action “Bambi” Might Have Found a Director
Disney is continuing its trend of rebooting animated classics as live-action films. There have been several animated musical that have gotten the live-action treatment, but now Disney is pivoting and trying something a little bit different. Disney is looking to developing the animated film Bambi as a live-action film. Much like The Lion King live-action…
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Loungefly Disney The Little Mermaid 4-Piece Pin Set Now Available for Pre-Order
A new pin set based on the original The Little Mermaid is now available for pre-order on Amazon. Created by Loungefly, this pin set includes Ariel, Flounder, Sebastian, and Ursula. Loungefly Disney The Little Mermaid 4-Piece Pin Set (Ariel, Flounder, Sebastian, Ursula), Amazon Exclusive can be pre-ordered here. Details about the pin set can be…
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As Disney and DeSantis Feud Continues in the Courts, the Battle of Public Opinion Appears to Have a Winner
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Since Disney came out against Florida’s Parental Rights in Education, also known as the “Don’t Say Gay,” law last year, it has found itself embroiled in a feud with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. This has led to Governor DeSantis making statements like “there’s a new sheriff in town” while attacking the efforts of “woke Disney.”…
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How Disney and Pixar’s ‘Elemental’ Utilizes New Technology to Bring Its Complex Characters to Life
Ember and Wade, the two main characters in Disney and Pixar’s Elemental, are visual effects in and of themselves—one Fire and one Water. From the outset, director Peter Sohn emphasized Ember is fire (not on fire) and Wade is water (not a vessel holding water), while also challenging the crew to strike a balance between reality and unique…
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Jennifer Lee Will Not Be Returning to Direct “Frozen 3”
Jennifer Lee, who was a director on both Frozen and Frozen 2 will not be returning to direct Frozen 3. At the Annecy International Animation Film Festival, Lee sat down with The Wrap to discuss the film. During this discussion, it was announced that she would not be directing the film. Who will be at…
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“Elemental” Director Peter Sohn Shares Personal Message
Peter Sohn, the director of Disney & Pixar’s newest film Elemental has written and shared a personal message. The letter was shared by Pixar as Elemental arrived in theaters. It is a thank you to his parents and also shares how important this film is to Sohn. Read the message here: My name is Peter…
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An Original Indiana Jones Meets the Original at U.S. Premiere of “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny”
Legends come in many different forms. It would be hard to argue that Harrison Ford as Indiana Jones is not a legend. However, one might overlook some of the people that continued this legacy of this iconic character in the parks. In particular, the Disney cast members who originated and continue to keep the story…
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New What to Expect App Update Gets A Dose of Disney Magic
For many parents, the process of following their little one’s growth has been comparing baby-in-waiting to avocados, peaches, eggplants and watermelons. This has been something that has been done commonly for a very long time. Now, there is another option. New updates to the What to Expect Pregnancy & Baby Tracker app now can let…
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Make a Splash with a Fun-tastic Summer at Shanghai Disney Resort!
Shanghai, June 13, 2023 – This summer, Shanghai Disney Resort has prepared a splash of fun and magic for guests! From June 21 until August 31, a whole host of cool seasonal offerings will help guests plan for chilled-out summer travels with their friends and family. Whether celebrating milestones such as graduations, anniversaries, and birthdays, or…
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Christine McCarthy To Step Down As Disney’s Chief Financial Officer; Kevin Lansberry Will Assume Role Of Interim CFO
McCarthy, who is taking family medical leave, will continue to serve as a strategic advisor to ensure a successful transition BURBANK, Calif., June 15, 2023—The Walt Disney Company’s (NYSE: DIS) Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Christine M. McCarthy will be stepping down from her role and taking a family medical leave of…
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Restored Animated Classic Shorts Heading to Disney+ in July
Disney has announced it will releasing some restored classic animated shorts starting on July 7, 2023. These shorts will have classic favorites like Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Goofy, Pluto, Chip n’ Dale, and also the studio’s first star, Oswald the Lucky Rabbit. The announcement comes as the Walt Disney Animation Studios celebrates its centennial…
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Here’s What is Arriving on Disney+ in July 2023!
Disney+ continues to release new titles on a regular basis. Today Disney released what will be arriving on its streaming service in July 2023. In July there will be some fun arrivals on Disney+ including Kizazi Moto: Generation Fire, more episodes of Secret Invasion, and The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse: Steamboat Silly. Check out…
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Dates and Details Announced for Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Magic Kingdom
The Halfway to the Holidays season is in full swing! This week there have been a plethora of holiday announcements being made by Disney! This has included: Along with some of the new offerings coming to Disney Parks and the Disney Cruise Line for this holiday season, there is also a returning favorite. Mickey’s Very…