Tag: Disney Geek News
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Step Into Relaxed Elegance as Narcoossee’s Reopens April 1 at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
Iconic Walt Disney World Signature Dining restaurant returns in a newly refreshed space inspired by the harmony of land and sea LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla, (April 1, 2023) – Just in time for spring, Narcoossee’s returns to Walt Disney World delighting guests with the grace and charm of a Victorian seaside setting. The signature dining…
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Disney’s Live-Action ‘Lilo & Stitch’ Finds Its Lilo
Disney’s live-action Lilo & Stitch has found its Lilo. For the remake of the 2002 animated film, Maia Kealoha has been cast as Lilo. The film is being directed by Dean Fleischer Camp. Camp is known as an India director and for directing the best animated feature Oscar nominee Marcel the Shell With Shoes On. Kealoha…
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Disneyland Paris Celebrates Earth Month
Throughout the year, Disneyland Paris raises awareness about environmental protection among its guests and Cast Members. The return of the annual Earth Month celebration is yet another opportunity to shine the spotlight on all of the wonderful actions taken by the resort to reduce its environmental footprint and organize awareness-raising activities for guests and Cast…
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Disney Shares New Photos of Narcoossee’s Ahead of Its Reopening at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
On April 1, 2023, Narcoossee’s will be reopening at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa at Walt Disney World Resort. This restaurant serves a menu of coastal cuisine and also offers a magical views. Check out these photos that were released by Disney that show off its menu ahead of the restaurant’s return: The Restaurant…
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Disney Reveals Ways to Celebrate Earth Month
Earth Month is in April. Ahead of the arrival of the month tomorrow, Disney has shared some ideas for how to celebrate this month. This month will not just be about conserving our planet, it will also be a celebration of the 25th anniversary of Disney’s Animal Kingdom. There are also ways to celebrate with…
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Disney Cruise Line Unveils 25th Anniversary Anthem
Today the Disney Cruise Line unveiled its signature song for its 25th anniversary celebration. Called its “Silver Anniversary at Sea,” this celebration honors the past, present, and future of the most magical way to cruise. The song was shared on social media and can be heard in full on YouTube. The celebration of this milestone…
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Themes Revealed for runDisney’s 2024 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend
The themes have been revealed for runDisney’s 2024 Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend. The weekend, which happens from January 4-7, 2024. It includes a 5k, 10k, Walt Disney World Half Marathon, Walt Disney World Marathon, Goofy’s Race and a Half Challenge, Dopey Challenge, and also virtual races. Here are details runDisney shared about the race…
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Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary Celebration Comes to an End
Today is the final day for Walt Disney World Resort’s 50th anniversary celebration. The World’s Most Magical Celebration, it was called, began on October 1, 2021. The Daps Magic team was on hand for its kickoff. The big highlights of the celebration were the arrival of Harmonious at EPCOT and Disney Enchantment at Magic Kingdom.…
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Sip and Savor Pass for the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival – Is it Worth it?
The Food & Wine Festival at Disney California Adventure Park is something I look forward to every year. Timed as it is at the beginning of springtime, it always seems to mirror the brightness and freshness of the season in flavors as well as in spirit. Beside its headlining food; beer, wine, and cocktail tastings;…
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Shanghai Disney Resort Brings New and Iconic Offerings to the Spring Season and Beyond
Shanghai, March 30, 2023 – Spring is in full bloom at Shanghai Disney Resort! In celebration of this vivid season, Zhu Jiejing and Wang Jiajun, renowned dance artist duo and Shanghai Dance Theatre Chief Dancers with Honor and Glory, treated guests to an elegant dance display in front of the park’s Storytellers Statue during their surprise…
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Disney Cruise Line’s Disney Treasure Reaches Milestone with Keel Laying Ceremony
The Disney Cruise Line has reached a milestone in the process of bringing the Disney Treasure to its fleet. This milestone was in the form of a keel laying ceremony. It took place at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany. The keel laying ceremony is a time-honored maritime tradition. During the ceremony, a minted…
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Disney Vacation Club to Open First-Ever Member Lounge at Disneyland Resort on April 19
Disney Vacation Club Star View Station – a Member Lounge will offer members an opportunity to recharge in the heart of Tomorrowlandin Disneyland Park ANAHEIM, Calif. (March 30, 2023) – Today, Disney Vacation Club announced the opening date of the first-ever Member Lounge at the Disneyland Resort in California as April 19, 2023. Called “Disney Vacation Club Star View Station – a Member…
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‘Start a Wave’ From ‘World of Color: ONE’ Heads to Streaming Services
Start a Wave, the theme song from World of Color: ONE is being released on music streaming services. The song will be arriving at 12:00 ET/9:00 PT tonight. It will feature the song’s writer Cody Fry singing the song in place of Loren Allred who sings the song in the show. The song captures the…
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Knott’s Berry Farm Extends Boysenberry Festival
The popular Boysenberry Festival at Knott’s Berry Farm has been extended three weekends. Today Knott’s Berry Farm shared the announcement ahead of the official Boysenberry Day on April 3. Along with extending the Boysenberry Festival, Knott’s Berry Farm announced that there will be a special celebration of Boysenberry Day as well. Knott’s Berry Farm shared…
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Layoffs Hit ABC News as Disney Cost Cutting Continues
ABC News is the most recent segment of The Walt Disney Company to be hit with layoffs as Disney reduces staffing by 7,000 as part of an effort to cut $5.5 billion in costs. Variety is reporting that the corporate team for ABC News is being downsized. With the cuts, several executives are departing the…
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‘The Official Walt Disney Quote Book’ Available as Disney Celebrates Disney100
The Official Walt Disney Quote Book is available on Amazon as a part of the Disney100 celebration. Disney100 is the celebration of the 100th Anniversary of The Walt Disney Company. This book includes both quotes and photos of Walt Disney himself. The Official Walt Disney Quote Book Official Description The Walt Disney Company honors its…
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Here is How Baseball Helped Lesser Flamingos at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Sometimes answer to questions can come from the most unique places. In this case, a question regarding the breeding habits of the Lesser Flamingos at Disney’s Animal Kingdom found its answer at ESPN Wide World of Sports. Specifically, the answer came from a baseball mound. The Disney Parks Blog shared about how baseball is assisting…
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Celebrate Her Story: 3 Incredible Walt Disney World Chefs
Chef Demetria Foundoukis, Chef Christine Weissman and Chef Amanda Lauder are three dynamic and innovative culinary masterminds that are making magic through food at Walt Disney World Resort. During Women’s History month, Disney continues to tell and celebrate the stories of women from around the company. Read the stories of these three culinary artisans and…
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Captain Mickey Mouse and Captain Minnie Mouse Celebrate 25 Years of Disney Cruise Line with All-New Shimmering Fashions for ‘Silver Anniversary at Sea’
New photos and social footage showcase brand-new looks for ‘Silver Anniversary at Sea’ CELEBRATION, Fla. (March 29, 2023)– Captain Mickey Mouse and Captain Minnie Mouse show off their official new ensembles for the “Silver Anniversary at Sea,” a special celebration of Disney Cruise Line’s 25th anniversary taking place this summer. Complete with dazzling, multi-toned fabric and nautical gold? accents,…
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Unions Vote to Accept Deal with Walt Disney World Resort
Union members today that work at Walt Disney World Resort accepted a deal that was negotiated by union leaders and Disney. According to the Service Trades Council Union, all current theme park workers will receive a raise between $5.50 and $8.60 per hour by the end of the contract, with the first $3 in raises…
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Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Gearing Up For Fight With Walt Disney World Resort
Governor DeSantis’ new Central Florida Tourism Oversight District, which replaced the Reedy Creek Improvement District, is gearing up for a fight with Disney. The disagreement is over a 30-year development agreement between the district and Disney that was made before Reedy Creek was replaced. A Disagreement Over an Agreement The 30-year development agreement was quietly…
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Disney Reveals First Look at Sci-Fi Flick ‘Crater’ Ahead of Disney+ Arrival
Ahead of its May 12th debut on Disney+, Disney has revealed a first look at Crater. This coming-of-age sci-fi flick stars Isaiah Russell-Bailey, Mckenna Grace, Billy Barratt, Orson Hong, Thomas Boyce and Scott Mescudi. A 21 Laps Production, the film was written by John Griffin and produced by Shawn Levy, Dan Levine and Dan Cohen.…
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Disney Cruise Line Heading to Singapore
The Disney Cruise Line is heading to Singapore. This will mark the first time that the cruise line will head to Southeast Asia. Disney Cruise Line and Singapore Tourism Board announced today a deal that will have a new Disney ship based in Singapore for the next five years. The announcement was made by Disney…
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Marvel Entertainment Chairman Isaac Perlmutter Laid Off by Disney
Earlier this week, Disney CEO Bob Iger sent an email out to employees saying that the layoff process had begun at The Walt Disney Company. This process would be done in three phases, with the first one happening this week. Names are now starting to trickle out about who is being laid off at The…