Tag: Disney Geek News
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No Miniparks From Disney Coming D’Amaro Says
During a conference on Monday morning, Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Josh D’Amaro was asked by the moderator and JP Morgan media analyst Phil Cusick if Disney would follow Comcast’s example and start to build mini-parks that are more regional in nature. The question was asked during the JP Morgan Global Technology, Media & Communications Conference.…
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Tickets Now on Sale for “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny”
Tickets are now on sale for the final out of Indiana Jones in his iconic hat and coat. Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny has Harrison Ford going on one last adventure in the role that is one of the most iconic in movie history. The film had its world premiere this last weekend…
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Despite Dispute with DeSantis, Disney Intends to Continue to Invest in Florida
During the JP Morgan Global Technology, Media & Communications Conference on Monday, May 22, 2023, Josh D’Amaro, Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products shared about if the dispute that Disney has ongoing with DeSantis would impact future spending. This comes just a week after it was announced that a $1 billion campus in Lake…
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Check Out Eastern Canada’s Maritimes with Adventures by Disney
Adventures by Disney takes guests to Eastern Canada to see the magic and beauty of nature found in Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. Guests can also now book their next trip (through Mouseways Travel, the official travel partner of Daps Magic). Disney has shared an overview of these adventures along with some other details.…
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Both Florida Senators Voice Concern Over Ongoing Governor DeSantis Feud with Disney
Both of the Senators from Florida have voiced concern about the ongoing feud with Disney that Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is engaged in. This feud began after Disney voiced opposition to the Parental Rights in Education Act, also known as the “Don’t Say Gay” bill. Since then, DeSantis has said “There’s a new sheriff in…
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Reedy Creek Firefighters Vote to Approve New Contract
Reedy Creek firefighters voted to approve a new contract with the now Central Florida Tourism Oversight District. This comes after operating without a contract for years, their union president said. Under the new contract, the firefighters receive pay raises and also more staffing. The firefighters serve the district where most of the Walt Disney World…
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New “The Little Mermaid” Featurette Takes a Look at the Music of the Movie
A new featurette has been released ahead of the arrival of The Little Mermaid in theaters on May 26, 2023. The Music of The Little Mermaid takes a look that brings this live-action version of this classic animated feature to life. Check out the full featurette below. The Music of The Little Mermaid – Featurette…
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Fantasmic! to Remain on Hiatus Through at Least Labor Day at Disneyland
Fantasmic! is to remain on an extended hiatus through at least Labor Day. This comes after the Maleficent dragon, commonly referred to as Murphy, went up in flames during a performance of the nighttime spectacular in April. The Disneyland Resort has given an update on the status of the return of the show as the…
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The Walt Disney Family Museum Presents “Inside Walt’s Plane with Disney Pilot Mark Malone, Disney Archivist Ed Ovalle, and Palm Springs Air Museum’s Fred Bell”
The Walt Disney Family Museum is presenting an opportunity for fans to learn more about Walt’s Plane. On June 2, 2023, Inside Walt’s Plane with Disney Pilot Mark Malone, Disney Archivist Ed Ovalle, and Palm Springs Air Museum’s Fred Bell will give attendees an in-depth look at the history of Walt Disney’s plane, which can…
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Disney100 2 LP Vinyl Album Now Available
A special Disney100 2 LP vinyl record album has been released as part of the celebration of The Walt Disney Company’s 100th anniversary. The album includes music that spans the history of Disney and the different stories it has told. This includes classic songs like When You Wish Upon a Star or Winnie the Pooh…
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Disney Gives New Look at “Steamboat Willie” Splash Pad The Villas at Disneyland Hotel
Disney has shared a new look at the Steamboat Willie splash pad that guests will be able to experience when they visit The Villas at Disneyland Hotel. When this new Disney Vacation Club property begins welcoming guests on September 28, 2023, there will be a beautiful new opportunity to enjoy the California sun in this…
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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ Legal Team Files Motion to Disqualify Judge Walker From Hearing Disney Lawsuit
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ legal team has taken its next move in the lawsuit against DeSantis and other Florida leaders by Disney. Today the team filed a motion to disqualify Chief Judge Mark E. Walker from the case. The motion argues that Walker’s impartiality could reasonably be questioned. This is a step by the DeSantis…
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Disneyland Resort Announces Black Music Month Offerings
June is Black Music Month. Ahead of its arrival, the Disneyland Resort has announced that there will be multiple offerings throughout the resort to help celebrate. These will add to the Celebrate Soulfully offerings that are already being offered, including Tale of the Lion King in the Fantasyland Theatre. Throughout the month of June for…
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Auli’i Cravalho Won’t Be Reprising the Role of Moana in Live-Action Remake
Today Auli’i Cravalho announced that she won’t be reprising the role of Moana when the movie is made into a live-action film. The movie was initially announced by Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and both Johnson and Cravalho had been attached to the film, with Cravalho as an executive producer. In an Instagram video today, Auli’i…
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Here is What is Known About Avatar Coming to Disneyland
In February, Disney CEO Bob Iger shared on an earnings call that an Avatar experience was coming to Disneyland. “We’re going to bring a version of Avatar to Disneyland,” Iger said quite simply. This came after Avatar: The Way of Water had a very solid run at the box office and brought in $2.2 billion…
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“Imagine Dragons Live in Vegas” Music Performance Documentary Heading to Hulu
New music performance documentary has been announced by Hulu called Imagine Dragons Live in Vegas. It is being described as a love letter “to the band and the city that helped make them one of the biggest acts in the world. An intimate look at performances of the band’s chart-topping hits during their current “Mercury…
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Dozens of Titles Being Removed from Disney+
On last week’s shareholder call, Disney CFO Christine McCarthy shared that Disney would be removing titles from Disney+ in the near future. “We are in the process of reviewing the content on our DTC services to align with the strategic changes in our approach to content curation,” McCarthy shared on the May 10th quarterly shareholder…
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Walt Disney World Resort President Jeff Vahle Responds to Lake Nona Campus Cancelation
Walt Disney World Resort President Jeff Vahle responded to the news of the Lake Nona campus cancelation today with a letter to local community leaders in Central Florida. In a letter to community leaders, Vahle acknowledged that the project is no longer moving forward. He also recognized that since the project was announced, ” several…
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Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings Blames Florida Business Environment on Lake Nona Move Cancelation
Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings released a statement in response to Disney announcing that it will not be continuing forward with a major move of staff to a campus in Lake Nona. The news stops any progress that was still happening on the $1 billion campus which was also going to lead to 2,000…
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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Responds to Disney’s Lake Nona Move Cancelation
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has responded to the decision by Disney to not continue forward with the Lake Nona move. The move, announced earlier today by Josh D’Amaro who is the Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products, came as Florida continues to feud with Disney about the former Reedy Creek Improvement District among other…
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Disney Cancels Lake Nona Move as Florida Fued Continues
Disney has canceled its Lake Nona move in Florida which would have created 2,000 jobs in Florida and moved a significant portion of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products staff to the new home. In a memo to cast members, Josh D’Amaro, the Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products said “Given the considerable changes that…
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Take a Look at Some of the Adventures Found on a Disney Cruise Line Trip to Alaska
The Disney Cruise Line is once again taking guests on beautiful cruises in Alaska. Perhaps one of the most people places in the world, the cruises give guests incredible views and adventures with a healthy dose of Disney magic. Along with the magic found onboard the ship, there are also multiple Disney Cruise Line Port…
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New Seasonal Menu Announced for Disney Hollywood Studios’ Brown Derby Restaurant
The Hollywood Brown Derby at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is a classic restaurant that is a solid fan favorite. The restaurant serves contemporary American fare and has announced a new summer menu. The culinary team at the Brown Derby has put together dishes that feature fresh ingredients that celebrate summer. Take a look below at the…
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Details About Live-Action “The Little Mermaid” Ariel’s Arrival at Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resort Revealed
It has been known for a while that Ariel from Disney’s upcoming live-action version of The Little Mermaid will be coming to Disneyland and Walt Disney World in celebration of the movie this summer. Now there are some more details that have been revealed about when Ariel will be arriving and where she will be.…