Tag: Disney Geek News
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Colman Domingo Could Write Live-Action ‘The Princess and the Frog’
Disney continues to churn out more live-action adaptations of animated films. Just this summer, the live-action Moana has sailed into theaters. Last summer, it was Lilo & Stitch, which already has a sequel on the way. Work is currently underway on an upcoming Tangled live-action film from Disney as well. Most of these films have…
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Disney Legend Profile: Jerry Bruckheimer – Film
The newest class of Disney Legends will be honored during the Disney Legends Ceremony on August 16, 2026, during D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event. This special ceremony will take place at the Honda Center. Disney Legends are chosen for their contribution to the Disney legacy. This tradition dates back to 1987. Fred MacMurray has…
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D23 Offering 30% Discount on Gold Memberships
D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event is just a few weeks away. Ahead of this ultimate fan event kicking off in August, D23 has announced that fans can purchase Gold Memberships at a 30% discount. This new offer is available from now through August 31, 2026. The discount applies to new Essential, Choice, or Complete…
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A History of Happiness: Celebrating Disneyland’s Milestone Birthdays Through the Years
This week, Disneyland celebrated its 71st birthday! While July 17th always brings a wave of nostalgia, it’s also the perfect time to look back at how the “Happiest Place on Earth” has celebrated its milestone birthdays through the decades. From a chaotic opening day in 1955 to the massive, globally synergized events of modern times,…
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A Conversation With the Costume, Make-up, and Wig Creators for The Disney Princess Cavalcade at Disney Adventure World
Creating costumes isn’t the same as creating clothes that people wear to work, school, or out and about. Creating Disney costumes takes this to the next level. These costumes aren’t just worn in performances on stages, but also out in parks in a variety of different weather conditions. The costumes are accompanied by make-up, hairstyling,…
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‘D-Day to Disney World: The Remarkable Life of Major General William E. “Joe” Potter’ Available for Preorder
A new book is coming out next February that focuses on the life of William E. “Joe” Potter. Disney fans will recognize Potter’s name as the man who guided the transformation of Florida land into what would become Walt Disney World Resort. D-Day to Disney World: The Remarkable Life of Major General William E. “Joe”…
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From Studying Law to Captain of the Disney Wish: Meet Captain Maria
Captain Maria is Disney Cruise Line’s newest ship captain. She recently took the helm of the Disney Wish. This is not at all where her career started, however. Captain Maria originally studied law. However, a simple ferry ride led to a career change that changed the course of her life quite significantly. Disney shared a Q&A…
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Disneyland Celebrates 71st Birthday with Cavalcade (Multi-Cam Video)
On July 17, 2026, the Disneyland Resort celebrated its 71st birthday. This birthday celebration came as the Disneyland Resort continued its 70th anniversary celebration that began the year before. To celebrate this milestone, a birthday (or anniversary) cavalcade was offered at 1:30 PM. Before the cavalcade began, fans began to line up along the spots…
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Disneyland to Celebrate 71 Years of Magic with Special Birthday Cavalcade
July 17, 2026 marks 71 years since Walt Disney welcomed the world to Disneyland with these words – “To all who come to this happy place, welcome.” Disneyland marks this special day every year, and will have a special version of the “Celebrate Happy” Cavalcade today at 1:30pm. The Celebrate Happy Cavalcade – Disneyland’s Birthday…
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Special Birthday Drink Announced for Oga’s Cantina at Disneyland
Today is Disneyland’s 71st birthday. 71 years ago today, Walt Disney welcomed people to “this happy place.” This year, Oga’s Cantina in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is joining the celebration with a special drink offering. It was shared on Disney Eats this morning. Take a look at this limited-time offering below: Celebrate another spin around…
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Disney | Champion NFL Collection Launching In August
Disney fans and sports fans around the world share one thing in common – the love for something they enjoy. Sports fans can easily remember their all-time favorite games and plays as if they happened yesterday. Well, Disney fans can often instantly name their favorite character or top attraction, recalling so many unforgettable stories and…
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What to Know About NFL Fantasy Moving to ESPN Fantasy
NFL Fantasy is moving to ESPN Fantasy. ESPN Fantasy will be welcoming NFL Fantasy Football players to a new home for the 2026 season. Because of this change, NFL Fantasy managers will be able to bring their leagues to ESPN with a new migration experience designed to help recreate leagues, preserve league settings and history,…
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VIDEO: Pirates of the Caribbean at Disneyland Paris
Pirates of the Caribbean at Disneyland Paris is a bit different than what fans are used to at Disneyland or Walt Disney World Resort. This version has a very different order for its storyline than those found in the United States. The attraction has an incredible queue before guests board their boats and sail into…
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Kevin MacLean’s ‘Beyond Godolphin: The Hank Jones Story’ Heads to San Diego Comic-Con
A new documentary from Kevin MacLean is set to be talked about at San Diego Comic-Con. Beyond Godolphin: The Hank Jones Story looks at the life and career of Hank Jones, who appeared in Blackbeard’s Ghost, Herbie Rides Again, The Shaggy D.A., No Deposit No Return, and The Cat From Outer Space. Along with appearing…
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The Jim Henson Company Announces ‘A Conversation with Brian Henson’
The Jim Henson Company has announced a special event with the son of Muppets creator Jim Henson. A Conversation with Brian Henson will be taking place on August 2, 2026, at the Ricardo Montalban Theatre in Los Angeles, California. The event will be taking place at 2:00 in the afternoon and feature Brian Henson talking…
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New ‘The Mickey Mouse Club’ Reboot Ordered by Disney+
A new version of The Mickey Mouse Club is on the way. Deadline is reporting that Disney+ has ordered a pilot for the third iteration of the show. This reboot will include a whole new crop of Mouseketeers. The new Mouseketeers for the pilot include Hudson Stone, Casey Trotter, and Brooklynn Pitts, who are all…
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GUIDE: Disney Streaming on Disney+, Hulu, & ESPN in August 2026
Disney continues to add more programming to its streaming services. Whether it is Disney+, Hulu, or ESPN, new content continues to be added to these streaming services regularly. In August 2026, this will be no exception. This month will see the arrival of Camp Rock 3, Futurama (Season 14), Disney Princess: The Ultimate Concert Celebration,…
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Details Announced for Largest Showfloor Ever at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event
From August 14-16, Disney fans from around the globe will be descending on Anaheim, California, for the 2026 D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event. This year’s event promises to be the biggest Disney fan event yet. As this event looks to be bigger than ever, so does the show floor. Ahead of the start of…
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Anaheim Resident Ticket Offer Goes on Sale Today!
The Anaheim Resident Ticket offer is now available for purchase by Anaheim residents. This ticket allows Anaheim residents to get tickets for as low as $71 per day. Child tickets (ages 3-9) can be purchased for $50 per day. These tickets allow for a visit between July 20 and October 8, 2026. This ticket allows…
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GUIDE: Disney Jr. Let’s Play Party at Disney California Adventure
Disney Jr. Let’s Play! Party returns to Disney California Adventure on August 13, 2026. This is the same day as D23 Day at Disneyland Resort. It will be full of fun for fans of Disney Jr. and its many franchises. This has been an incredibly popular event for families with young children in recent years.…
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GUIDE: D23 Day at Disneyland Resort 2026
D23 Day at Disneyland Resort & Disney Jr. Let’s Play! Party 2026 are almost here! August 13th will see these celebrations taking over The Happiest Place on Earth! Ahead of the big day, which also happens to be one day before the start of D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, Disneyland Resort has shared details…
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Disney Lorcana’s New Curator’s Collection Celebrates Classic Disney Heroines
A Disney Lorcana Curator’s Collection has been announced. It will celebrate classic Disney heroines. Specifically, it will honor their bravery, kindness, and determination. The first Curator’s Collection Set is themed to Disney Heroines. The spotlight for this set is six stunning glimmers that are placed on striking full-art foil cards. The custom premium packaging boasts…
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4-Part Finale Event Details for ‘Wizards Beyond Waverly Place’ Announced as Trailer is Released
Today was a big day for fans of Wizards Beyond Waverly Place. Not only were details about the 4-part finale released, but a trailer also accompanied them. This includes a first look at the return of fan-favorite characters Harper Finkle (Jennifer Stone) and Mason Greyback (Gregg Sulkin). The 4-part finale event will be a marathon…
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Opening Date Announced For The Magic of Disney Animation at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Disney’s Hollywood Studios continues to get more and more magical! Recently, the courtyard for The Magic of Disney Animation opened. Since then, guests have been delighted by the details found throughout that bring the feel of the original Walt Disney Studios to Florida. On top of this, characters are adding extra magic to the area.…