Tag: Disney Geek News
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Disneyland Handcrafted Nominated for Television Critics Association Award
Disneyland Handcrafted, the Leslie Iwerks documentary which chronicles the building of Disneyland over the course of a year, has been nominated for a Television Critics Association (TCA) Award. The nomination is in the category of Outstanding Achievement in News and Information. The film was recently submitted for Emmy consideration and also won three Telly Awards. The…
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Soccer Playing Disney Plush Characters Arrive at Disney Store
The Disney Store is getting into the hype of the World Cup. This week, as soccer games began for the FIFA World Cup in the United States of America, the Disney Store revealed four plush Disney characters with soccer balls. These new plush characters come from the Disney Store Europe. They cover different parts of…
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See How Soarin’ Across America Was Created in New Disney Unscripted
Disney Unscripted is a YouTube series that is released by the Disney Parks that gives a look at how things come to be. In the newest episode of Disney Unscripted, fans get a behind-the-scenes look at how Disney created Soarin’ Across America. This new version of Soarin’ comes as the United States of America celebrates…
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Tom Hanks Discusses the Importance of Toys at ‘Toy Story 5’ World Premiere
The world will soon be able to see the newest chapter in the Toy Story franchise. Toy Story 5 arrives in theaters on June 19, 2026. Ahead of the opening, stars, crew, and special guests attended the film’s world premiere in Hollywood. This event included a special red carpet, a screening of the film, and…
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All Versions of Taylor Swift’s ‘I Knew It, I Knew You’ From ‘Toy Story 5’ Now Available on Music Streaming Services
Toy Story 5 will be arriving in theaters on June 19th. When it does, fans will get to hear Taylor Swift’s newest song, I Knew It, I Knew You. This song was written by Swift and collaborator Jack Antonoff. The original song was initially released in its fully produced form on June 5th. This is…
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Disneyland Paris Shares Details About Collaboration That Made Arendelle Castle in Disney Adventure World
Magic is made with the help of many different people. They come together to create something more amazing than any one person could. Recently, with the opening of Disney Adventure World and World of Frozen, new magic was unveiled that is delighting guests who visit Disneyland Paris. One of the new additions is the Arendelle…
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Tinker Bell Inspiration Margaret Kerry Passes Away at 97
Margaret Kerry, the model for Tinker Bell, has passed away at the age of 97. Kerry was an actress, dancer, voice artist, camera double, radio producer, director, host, and media personality. She was perhaps most known for being the inspiration and model for Tinker Bell in Disney’s animated classic, Peter Pan. Margaret Kerry was beloved…
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Soccer Fever Fun Comes to the Disneyland Resort
The “Kickoff Starts Here” at the Disneyland Resort, as soccer fever has hit the world, and now it’s time to join the fun! Now through Sunday, June 14, from 11 am to 5 pm, soccer fans are invited to enjoy live entertainment at the Downtown Disney LIVE! Stage and Lawn. The fun includes soccer-themed photo…
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A Tale of Two Ships – GEEKS CORNER #819
Welcome back to Geeks Corner! After a brief vacation, Mr. Daps and Caitie Bear are back in the studio and ready to dive into a massive cruise ship showdown. Plus, a fan-favorite interactive feature makes its triumphant return to the website. Here is what you can look forward to in this week’s episode: Episode Highlights…
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Disneyland-Themed License Plate Proposal Advances to Next Stage
In early May, the California State Treasurer’s Office and California State Treasurer Fiona Ma announced a new collaboration with the Disneyland Resort, the California Children’s Hospital Association (CCHA), and the California Health Facilities Financing Authority (CHFFA) to raise money for children’s hospitals throughout the state through the sales of a Disneyland-themed specialized license plate. The California…
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More Cast Members Announced For Season 6 of ‘Only Murders in the Building’
More news about Only Murders in the Building is coming out daily, it seems. For the second day in a row, the hit Hulu series has revealed more cast members who will be joining Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez in the upcoming sixth season. This season will see the trio of podcasting sleuths…
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WATCH: First Teaser Trailer for Pixar’s ‘Gatto’ Released
The first teaser trailer for Disney-Pixar’s Gatto has been released. This comes ahead of the film’s March 5, 2027, release date. The film centers around a cat named Nero who lives in Venice. The artwork for it is beautiful. Based on the teaser trailer, the music will be perfectly matched as well. Take a look…
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Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind Currently Cycling at Disney California Adventure
Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind has been closed for most of the year. What started as a routine refurbishment period has ended up being so much more. At this point, there is no known reopening date for the attraction at Disney California Adventure. However, the Daps Magic team has been monitoring it and watching for any…
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Masai Giraffe Calf Charms Guests on Kilimanjaro Safaris
Earlier this spring, a Masai giraffe calf named Ivy was born. Just months after her April birth, Ivy made her savanna debut. She can now be seen by guests who are experiencing the Kilimanjaro Safaris. She is found with her mother, Willow. Ivy already weighs almost 300 pounds, Disney shared. She also stands approximately 7/1/2…
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Celebrate CHOC Sweet Treats Day, Friday, June 12, 2026!
One of the sweetest days of the year is almost upon us! CHOC Sweet Treats Day at Chick-fil-A in Orange County is a day where sweet treats help support a sweet cause. On this day, and this day only, proceeds from all cookie and brownie sales will benefit CHOC Children’s Hospital (now Rady Children’s Health…
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Floyd Norman, Disney’s First Black Animator, To Receive Academy Honorary Award
Congratulations are in order for legendary Disney animator Floyd Norman, who will receive an Academy Honorary Award at the 2026 Governors Awards. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced that its Board of Governors voted to present Academy Honorary Awards to actor Glenn Close, animator Floyd Norman, and director Ridley Scott, and…
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‘Toy Story 5’ Stars Tom Hanks and Conan O’Brien Visit Disneyland Resort
Toy Story 5 arrives in theaters on June 19, 2026. Ahead of its public debut, stars Tom Hanks and Conan O’Brien stopped by the Disneyland Resort for a very magical day. During their visit, they started things off at Disney California Adventure. While there, they visited Woody, Jessie, and Buzz Lightyear at Pixar Pier at…
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Colorful Logo Mania Merchandise Coming to Disney Parks
A new line of merchandise is coming to the Disney Parks, and to say it is colorful would be right on the nose. The new Logo Mania Collection is boldly colorful and celebrates some of the favorite things from the parks. This colorful collection features six unique colors. There are four colors, with an additional…
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Scrims Come Down From Around Astro Blasters at Disneyland
The Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters are scheduled to reopen on Friday, June 12, 2026. Ahead of the reopening, the scrims have come down from around the attraction. While walls are still up, they will soon be gone as well. The reveal shows a newly painted facade, giving the attraction a new look. While it previously…
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Walt Disney Imagineering Shares Behind-the-Scenes Look at Motion Capturing a Muppet!
Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets is now open at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This attraction has fans racing through town to make it to an Electric Mayhem concert. One of the highlights of this new Muppetational attraction is related to its queue. In the queue, fans can find Muppet Audio-Animatronics. One of these figures…
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Final Trailer Released for Live-Action ‘Moana’
The final trailer for the upcoming live-action Moana has been released by Walt Disney Studios. This comes ahead of the film’s arrival in theaters on July 10, 2026. This trailer has been released as tickets go on sale for the movie. The final trailer gives a glimpse at some of the scenes that haven’t been…
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Geek Eats: Disney Celebrates America Food Guide
The United States of America is celebrating its 250th anniversary. Disney is joining in the festivities with its own Disney Celebrates America festivities. This has included special events, moments, merchandise, the debut of Soarin’ Across America, and new foods and novelties. Across the country, Disney Chefs have made a collection of treats and sips to…
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New Cast Members Announced for ‘Only Murders in the Building’
Work is underway on Season 6 of Only Murders in the Building. After the shocking ending of Season 5, the podcasting sleuths – Charles, Oliver, and Mabel – find their next case taking them to the United Kingdom. This time, they are investigating the murder of their rival podcaster Cinda Canning. Canning was found dead…
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Taylor Swift Talks ‘Toy Story’ Impact at ‘Toy Story 5’ World Premiere
On Tuesday, June 9, 2026, the world premiere for Toy Story 5 was held at the Dolby Theatre on Hollywood Boulevard in Los Angeles, California. The star-studded event featured many of the stars and filmmakers for the next chapter in this beloved franchise. Among them was superstar songwriter Taylor Swift. The last couple of weeks…