Tag: Disney Geek News
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New Looks of Woody and Buzz From ‘Toy Story 5’ Revealed
Toy Story 5 may not be arriving in theaters until next year, but already Disney and Pixar are beginning to reveal things about the film that will certainly get fans excited. Last month at Destination D23, the first few minutes of the film were shown to those in attendance. There was plenty of laughter in…
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Disney Cruise Line Officially Takes Possession of Disney Destiny
The Disney Destiny is now officially a part of the Disney Cruise Line fleet. In a ceremony, Meyer Werft handed off the ship to Disney after building this beautiful new ship that is themed to Heroes and Villains. The news was officially shared in the following social media post: For the handing over, Joe Schott,…
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Disney VoluntEARS From Disney Cruise Line Deepen Impact in Alaska
Disney VoluntEARS regularly make a difference in the communities where they work and live. The Disney Cruise Line extends the impact that Disney VoluntEARS make. One of the places where this impact is felt is in Alaska. As the season of cruising concluded in Alaska, Disney VoluntEARS continued to make the world around them a…
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Michael Moriarty Appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Disney Experiences
Michael Moriarty has been appointed as the next Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Disney Experiences. The announcement was made by the Chairman of Disney Experiences, Josh D’Amaro. Moriarty has almost two decades of Disney leadership experience. He has held roles as the CFO of Walt Disney Imagineering and also the Hong Kong Disneyland…
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‘Haunted Mansion’ Revealed as Movie of the Week at Downtown Disney District
Throughout Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort, Downtown Disney District has been hosting movie nights on Wednesday evenings. These have become quite popular with people showing up early to get the best spots and the entire lawn near the Downtown Disney LIVE! stage. Each week, a different Halloween movie has been shown. This week, the…
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This Year’s Halloween Buckets and Where to Find Them
There are a lot of different Halloween buckets to be found in the Disney parks this year! Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort have multiple different designs with different characters and even different functionality. What they have in common is that they are all cute. There are also some incredible sippers available this year!…
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Inspire and Believe Magic Key Annual Passes Sales to Resume on November 4th
The Disneyland Resort is resuming sales of the Inspire and Believe Magic Key Annual Passes. These two Magic Keys will join the Enchant Key and Imagine Key, which are currently available for purchase. The Inspire and Believe Magic Keys will go on sale on November 4th, no earlier than 9:00 AM on the Disneyland website.…
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New 2025 Holiday Collection Revealed by Disney and Macy’s
The holiday season is already almost here! As it gets closer, Disney and Macy’s have shared a new holiday collection. This new collection is rather extensive and includes offerings from the realm of fashion, beauty, and fandom, with an assortment spanning apparel, accessories, Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade keepsakes, one-of-a-kind toys, home décor, and more. This collection…
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Stan Freese Book Signing Coming to Walt’s Barn in Griffith Park
If you ever wonder what you can do on the third Sunday of the month that’s related to Disney and free, you may want to check out Walt Disney’s Carolwood Barn in Griffith Park. At Walt’s Barn, you can discover a combined exhibit as well as other fun exhibits. You may even be able to…
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Digital Downloads and Physical Discs Release Dates Announced For ‘The Roses’
Earlier this year, Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman’s The Roses arrived in theaters (read Daps Magic’s review here). The dates when fans can watch this from home have now been released. The Roses will be available for Digital Download on October 21, 2025. Fans will be able to purchase and download it from online retailers…
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Disney Legend Don Hahn to Be Honored by The Walt Disney Family Museum
The Walt Disney Family Museum is going to honor Disney Legend Don Hahn. On Tuesday, November 10, 2025, the Academy Award-nominated producer will be given the Diane Disney Miller Lifetime Achievement Award. Hahn will be honored for his outstanding achievements in filmmaking and his longtime support of the museum as a Board Advisory Committee member.…
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Disney’s Shared Legacy Celebrated with U.S. Navy on 250th Anniversary
Today, the United States Navy celebrates its 250th anniversary. Throughout The Walt Disney Company, this milestone was celebrated as the shared legacy between the company and the Navy was recognized. At Disneyland, the milestone was recognized during the Patriotic Flag Retreat. Disney Experiences also looked back at how the origins of the company are connected…
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Health and Wellness Programming Revealed by Storyliving by Disney and Optum
This fall, there are some new and exciting wellness offerings coming to Cotino – A Storyliving by Disney Community. Along with the magic of Disney coming to Cotino in Rancho Mirage, California, there will also be the opportunity for residents to become members of the voluntary Artisan Club. This opens doors to go on a…
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New Military-Inspired Merchandise Arrives at Disney Parks in the United States
Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort now have new military-inspired merchandise on their shelves. This marks the third year that the Disney Parks have brought this type of collection that can be found at select stores. The new collection arrives before Veterans Day on November 11. Cappy Surette shared about this new collection on…
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D23 Hosting “The Happiest Place on Earth” Spotlight Series Event at The Walt Disney Family Museum
D23 has announced that in November, it will be hosting its next Spotlight Series event at The Walt Disney Family Museum. This event will continue the celebration of Disneyland’s 70th anniversary with Disney Legends Don Hahn and Tony Baxter. “The Happiest Place on Earth” will see the two Disney legends sharing a presentation about Disneyland…
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Taylor Swift ‘The End of an Era’ Docuseries and ‘The Final Show’ Concert Film Coming to Disney+ in December
Taylor Swift remains a global phenomenon. Just last week, she launched the biggest album in history with over 4 million equivalent album units earned in the United States for The Life of a Showgirl. Taylor Swift, the 14-time GRAMMY-winning artist, will be returning to Disney+ in December with two new presentations. Both of these will…
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Work Goes Vertical on Spider-Man-Themed Land at Shanghai Disneyland
Things keep moving forward at Shanghai Disneyland. Work has gone vertical on the new Spider-Man-themed land at the park. This happened last week, and photos of the initial progress were shared by Shanghai Disney Resort. The photos showed the first vertical steel column being installed for the major attraction at Shanghai Disneyland’s new Spider-Man-themed land.…
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Getting the Most Out of a Visit to Disney Springs
There are a LOT of things to do at Disney Springs at Walt Disney World Resort. With over 150 dining options, brands, and entertainment offerings, it can be daunting to try and figure out what to do when visiting. Thankfully, below are some different guides for getting the most out of Disney Springs. Whether you…
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‘Tron: Ares’ Debuts With $33.5 Million Opening Weekend
This weekend, Tron: Ares debuted in theaters with an opening of $33.5 million. The film is the third in the Tron franchise and stars Jared Leto as the program Ares, who comes into the physical world from the Grid. It had been expected that the film would bring in $40 to $45 million on its…
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Marvel Television’s ‘VisionQuest’ to Finish Trilogy That ‘WandaVision’ Began
This weekend at New York Comic Con, a few more details were revealed about VisionQuest. First off, the series will conclude the trilogy that began with WandaVision and then continues with Agatha All Along. Marvel Cinematic Universe Paul Bettany will return to portray Vision and was on hand to share the news at New York…
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Official Trailer Released for ‘Wonder Man’
The first trailer for the upcoming Wonder Man has been released at New York Comic Con. Starring Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Sir Ben Kingsley, Wonder Man is a story about filmmaking and ambition. “As an actor, there’s so much that goes into it,” Yahya Abdul-Mateen II said. “There’s vulnerability, there’s ego, there’s hopes and dreams,…
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‘Father of the Bride’ Actress Diane Keaton Passes Away at 79
Diane Keaton has passed away at the age of 79. The actress, known for her roles in Father of the Bride, The First Wives Club, and many others, was also an Oscar winner. She won the Academy Award for her role in 1977’s Woody Allen film, Annie Hall. She also lent her voice to Pixar’s…
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Changes Coming to Dining Offerings at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
As work continues on the transformation of DinoLand U.S.A. into Tropical Americas, different attractions, stores, and restaurants are being closed and changed as part of the changes. These closures are leading to some other changes throughout the park, as some offerings (like burgers) wouldn’t be available. Ahead of the final closure of the remnants of…
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D23 Offering Tours of Walt Disney Birthplace
This holiday season, D23 will be offering tours of the Walt Disney Birthplace in Chicago, Illinois. The tours will take place on December 21, 2025, and will cost $30 for Gold Members or $35 for General Members of D23. There will also be a $3 processing fee. The experience will include a guided tour of…