Tag: Disney Geek News
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Shanghai Disney Resort Announces Fall Celebrations with Duffy, Pirates, and More!
Shanghai Disney Resort has announced its fall and Halloween festivities for guests to enjoy. This includes the celebration of Duffy Month, Howl-O-Ween, and pirates taking over Treasure Cove. Below is a look at the variety of different offerings that will be available for guests to enjoy during the autumnal season at Shanghai Disney Resort. This…
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Rebooted ‘Imagineer That!’ Returns with Tom Morrow 2.0
A rebooted Imagineer That! has returned with Tom Morrow 2.0 answering questions about Imagineering. The last time Tom Morrow 2.0 was seen was nearly two decades ago, when he retired from Innoventions at EPCOT in 2007. This time, Tom Morrow 2.0 is answering questions once a month on the Walt Disney Imagineering YouTube channel. This…
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Enjoy a “Royal Ride Along” Under the Sea with Disney Legend Jodi Benson for World Princess Week
This week is World Princess Week. There are many ways to honor the courage, kindness, and creativity of Disney Princesses, along with the positive impact they have. This includes a Disney Princess concert with the voices of Disney Princesses performing in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland. Another way to celebrate World Princess Week…
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Celebrate World Princess Week by Watching Disney Princess Concert Filmed at Disneyland
This week is World Princess Week! Throughout the week, there will be various ways to honor the courage, kindness, and creativity of Disney Princesses, as well as the positive impact they have. One of the ways that World Princess Week will be celebrated is with a royal concert from Disneyland. On August 29, 2025, fans…
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Disney’s ‘Lilo & Stitch’ – Mr. Daps’ Home Entertainment Review
Disney’s Lilo & Stitch is the newest live-action remake by Walt Disney Studios. This is the story about outcasts and the importance and power of found family. Just like the animated film, Lilo adopts a new pet in the form of Stitch. Together, they discover the power of love and family bonds in the beautiful…
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Tom Morrow 2.0 Returns for More ‘Imagineer That!’
This week, fans of Imagineer That! will be happy to hear that they will once again be able to have questions about Walt Disney Imagineering answered by Tom Morrow 2.0. Tom Morrow 2.0 originally hosted the series on the Disney Channel from 1999 – 2001. In this modern day and age, the adorable little robot…
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Mickey and Friends Debut New Costumes for Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort
On Friday, August 22, 2025, Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort began. This season includes entertainment, the Oogie Boogie Bash, merchandise, food, and new costumes for Mickey Mouse and his friends. These new costumes debuted on Friday on Main Street, USA. Starting with the opening of the park, guests could meet Mickey and friends in…
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Disneyland Brings Magic to Anaheim with 70 Happiest Hours Initiative
The Disneyland Resort brought magic to the local community it resides in with its 70 Happiest Hours Initiative. This comes as the Disneyland Resort celebrates 70 years since it opened in 1955 in Anaheim. The 70 Happiest Hours in Anaheim began on August 20 and continued through August 22, 2025. The initiative included dance parties,…
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‘The Storytellers of Plaza de la Familia Celebrate The Musical World of Coco!’ Returns to Disney California Adventure
A beautiful and heartwarming show has returned to Disney California Adventure for Plaza de la Familia. Based on Pixar Animation Studios’ Coco, The Storytellers of Plaza de la Familia Celebrate The Musical World of Coco! brings the music and moments from the film to life with the performances of a festive traveling troupe of storytellers.…
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Jack Skellington Takes Over Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa
Jack Skellington has taken over Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa for Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort. Guests venturing into the Great Hall at the hotel will find two displays that bring the world of Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas to life. One of the displays brings the scene with Jack and Sally…
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Jack Skellington Lights Up the Night at Disneyland With Return of Halloween Screams
Halloween Screams has returned to Disneyland as a part of the Halloween Time festivities at the Disneyland Resort. Jack Skellington takes his place on top of Sleeping Beauty Castle for a terrifyingly fantastic night full of villainous fun. On Friday, August 22, 2025, Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort kicked off at The Happiest Place…
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Mickey & Friends Halloween Cavalcade Returns to Disneyland for Halloween Time Festivities
On Friday, August 22, 2025, the Mickey & Friends Halloween Cavalcade returned to Disneyland as Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort began. The cavalcade is packed full of characters that include Mickey, Minnie, and other Disney friends along with Disney princesses, villains, and more! The cavalcade is presented daily (weather permitting) at 1:30 PM and…
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Jack Skellington Arrives at Disneyland With Updated Look
Jack Skellington has arrived at Disneyland and he is looking better than ever! After debuting his new look at Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party, Jack is now meeting with guests in New Orleans Square. Guests eagerly lined up to meet with him on the first day of Halloween Time at the Disneyland…
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New Gingerbread House Revealed for Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion Holiday
Halloween Time has begun at the Disneyland Resort and Jack Skellington has once again decked the halls at Haunted Mansion, transforming it to Haunted Mansion Holiday. Throughout the Halloween Time and holiday season, the Haunted Mansion Holiday will be delighting guests as the story continues from Tim Burton’s Nightmare Before Christmas into this beloved Disneyland…
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Walls and Scaffolding Go Up Around Radiator Springs Racers at Disney California Adventure
This week, Radiator Springs Racers closed for a month-long refurbishment at Disney California Adventure. During the closure, it will reportedly see the attraction getting track resurfacing, lighting upgrades, and infrastructure enhancements. It is set to reopen on September 26, 2025. Work began quickly on the attraction once it closed. Just days after its closure, walls…
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Mickey’s Trick and Treat Arrives at Disney California Adventure for Halloween Time
A happy Halloween show is now being performed at the Disney Theater in Disney California Adventure. Mickey’s Trick and Treat is an energetic Halloween show with Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Goofy, and their friend Parker. This is a happy show that kids will love to sing along with and dance to. This show…
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Walt Disney World Reveals Photos and More Details About The Beak and Barrel
The Beak and Barrel officially opens at Walt Disney World in the Magic Kingdom on August 29th. Ahead of the opening of this new pirates pub, Disney has shared photos of the new venue and its offerings. This gives the most comprehensive look at what guests can expect in this Pirates of the Caribbean-themed tavern…
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The Celebrate Happy Cavalcade Performs For the Last Time of the Summer
On August 21, 2025, The Celebrate Happy Cavalcade performed for the final time of the summer. The cavalcade kicked off in May as a part of the Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration. The cavalcade gives guests the chance to see Duffy, Shellie Mae, Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, and many other characters and dancers. Throughout the summer,…
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ESPN Direct-to-Consumer: What You Need to Know
On Thursday, ESPN launched its highly anticipated new direct-to-consumer streaming service, bringing the full suite of ESPN networks and services — within an enhanced ESPN App with new, personalized features and functionality — directly to fans. To find out more, we spoke with Adam Smith, Chief Product & Technology Officer, Disney Entertainment & ESPN, about…
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Walt Disney World Announces Opening Date for Zootopia: Better Zoogether!
The Walt Disney World Resort has announced the opening date for Zootopia: Better Zoogether! at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. This new attraction will bring the characters from Walt Disney Animation Studios films Zootopia and Zootopia 2, including your favorite ZPD rookie cops, Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde, to Disney’s Animal Kingdom in a new immersive experience…
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New Details About Enhanced Big Thunder Mountain at Walt Disney World Revealed
Anyone who has been to Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort recently has more than likely noticed that there is a lot of work being done on Big Thunder Mountain. Today, some of the magical enhancements that are being added to Big Thunder Mountain were revealed. Guests will be able to experience these enhancements…
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Disney Releases Details About The Electric Mayhem and Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets
It is an exciting day to be a fan of The Muppets. Today, Disney released details about the new Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets. First off, it will be rocking its way into Disney’s Hollywood Studios in 2026. It will include some tunes from The Electric Mayhem that are coupled with the hijinks…
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‘A Defining Moment’: Jimmy Pitaro on ESPN’s New Era of Sports Streaming
ESPN is ushering in a bold new chapter on Thursday with the launch of its standalone direct-to-consumer streaming service. Simply named “ESPN,” the platform offers fans unprecedented access to the full ESPN ecosystem — live games, studio shows, original content, and all 12 networks — without the need for a traditional cable subscription. To learn…
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Tilly Gets Ready for Halloween Ahead of Season’s Start at Disneyland
Halloween Time officially begins on August 22, 2025 at the Disneyland Resort. Ahead of this spooky season’s arrival, some clues have begun to appear throughout the Disneyland Resort. The biggest is the arrival of Oogie Boogie Bash at Disney California Adventure. However, there are decorations beginning to show up at Disneyland as well. A favorite…