Tag: Disney
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Beloved Former Imagineer Eddie Sotto Passes Away
Former Walt Disney Imagineer Eddie Sotta has passed away. Sotto was only 67. Born on March 14, 1958, he was an American experiential designer, mixed-media producer, and conceptualist. Disney fans know him for his work at Disneyland Paris, Tokyo Disneyland, and the continuation of the legacy of Walt Disney Imagineer through his interviews, appearances on…
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‘Tron: Ares’ – Mr. Daps’ Home Entertainment Review
In Tron: Ares, the next chapter in the Tron trilogy flips things on its head when it brings beings off the Grid into the real world. Named Ares, this AI being comes to the real world and evolves beyond his programming. However, things aren’t as simple as that. There is also someone who wants to…
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New Featurette Looks at the Design Process Behind ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’
This weekend, moviegoers will get the opportunity to return to Pandora for a third time as Avatar: Fire and Ash opens in theaters. This film sees Jake Sully and his family coming face to face with a new and aggressive Na’vi tribe. It also introduces audiences to more of Pandora. In the following featurette, Avatar…
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Star Wars: The Force Awakens | DISNEY THIS DAY | December 18, 2015
On this day in 2015, ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ was released in theaters. It was the first entry in the ‘Star Wars’ sequel trilogy. Its story picked up about 30 years after the events of ‘The Return of the Jedi.’ All of our favorite core characters returned for this adventure and were joined by…
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Final Day for Standard Shipping Before Christmas Announced for Disney Store
For fans who are doing their Christmas shopping on the Disney Store, the final day to order gifts with standard shipping has been announced. The Disney Store has an announcement saying that December 18th is the last day to make orders with standard shipping to have them arrive before Christmas. This comes as there are…
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Take a Look at the Disney Store in New York City’s Times Square
Disney Store Times Square can be found on Broadway in New York City. It is 20,000 feet of Disney magic in the middle of the Big Apple. It is also a must-stop destination for Disney fans who are visiting New York. The store has two floors full of products, themed displays, photo ops, and holiday…
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Disney Shares Highlights of Disney+ and Hulu in 2025
As 2025 comes to an end, there are lots of wrap-ups coming from different services. These show the highlights of what people have watched and/or listened to. Disney has done something similar with Disney+ and Hulu, showcasing what people spent the most time streaming through the year. Below are some of the highlights of 2025…
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GUIDE: January 2026 Disney+ Arrivals
Disney+ continues to add more content regularly. With more new episodes of Percy Jackson and the Olympians, all of the Indiana Jones films, and the premiere of Hey A.J.!, January 2026 will be no different. Disney+ has revealed all of the new content that will be arriving on the streaming service next month. Take a…
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Disneyland App and Website Now Includes Magic Key Upgrade Functionality
The Disneyland Resort continues to add more features to its app and website. One of the newest upgrades comes ahead of the arrival of the new Explore Magic Key on January 13, 2026. This new feature allows Magic Key holders to upgrade their Magic Key straight from the Disneyland App or website. This makes it…
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Disney’s Hollywood Studios Unveils Taylor Swift Exhibit
A new exhibit has debuted at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, showcasing some of the costumes worn by Taylor Swift during The Eras Tour. They are also featured in The End of an Era docuseries and Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour | The Final Show on Disney+. Guests visiting Walt Disney World can stop by Walt Disney Presents and check out…
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Teaser Released for ‘The Muppet Show’ Special Ahead of February Arrival
A teaser has been released for the upcoming The Muppet Show special. With it, we now know when it will be time to play the music and when it will be time to light the lights. This special will be arriving on Disney+ and ABC on February 4, 2026. This special will see all of…
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Mickey’s Good Deed | DISNEY THIS DAY | December 17, 1932
On this day in 1932, the holiday short ‘Mickey’s Good Deed’ was released widely in theaters. At the height of the Great Depression, Mickey and Pluto are homeless street musicians. Mickey makes the painful decision to sell Pluto to a rich family. He uses the money to provide a Christmas meal and toys to a…
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Holiday on the Lot – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #794
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week, the Geeks have a lot to be excited about. This last weekend, they attended D23: A Jolly Holiday on the Lot at the Walt Disney Studios Lot. There, along with celebrating the spirit of the season, they also got a look at the 2026 D23 premium items for Gold…
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Tickets Still Available for Disneyland After Dark: Sweethearts’ Nite and Disneyland After Dark: 70 Years of Favorites
Tickets are now available for two upcoming Disneyland After Dark events that will be taking place in early 2026. Disneyland After Dark: Sweethearts’ Nite and Disneyland After Dark: 70 Years of Favorites still have multiple nights available for those who want to attend. At the time of this writing, the following dates are available for…
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Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto Extends Hours
Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is a must-visit destination for Disney and tiki fans at Walt Disney World Resort. Now, there is even more time to make this happen. The hours for this Walt Disney World tiki bar have been extended. This is a very good thing, as this is a…
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Todd James Pierce and Other Authors to Appear at Walt’s Barn
On Sunday, December 21, 2025, Walt’s Barn will once again be open to the public. Along with getting to see and experience this historic building and its exhibits, guests can also have the chance to meet with Tood James Pierce, the author of Making Mary Poppins, and other authors. Walt’s Barn will open at 11:00…
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Digital and Physical Release Dates Announced for ‘Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere’
The digital and physical release dates for Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere have been announced! Just in time for Christmas, Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere will be made available for digital download. This includes Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home. It will be available for physical purchase starting on January 20th on 4K Blu-ray. The…
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Water Park Season Pass Returns to Walt Disney World
The Walt Disney World Water Park Season Pass is returning! Starting today, the pass can be purchased for guests to visit Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park and Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park. The pass will allow guests to return to either of Walt Disney World’s water parks whenever they want between now and May 9,…
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Disney Cruise Line Takes Delivery of Disney Adventure From Meyer Werft
Another milestone has been made in the journey of the Disney Adventure as it joins the Disney Cruise Line fleet. Meyer Werft has delivered the ship to the Disney Cruise Line. This brings the massive ship one step closer to its maiden voyage in Singapore in March 2026. The following photo was released by Disney…
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Disney’s Riviera Resort | DISNEY THIS DAY | December 16, 2019
On this day in 2019, Disney’s Riviera Resort opened at Walt Disney World. Plans for the resort were first announced at the D23 Expo in 2017. The Riviera is a Disney Vacation Club resort located close to EPCOT on the Disney Skyliner gondola system. It is styled after Walt Disney’s trips to the Mediterranean, including…
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Walt Disney Imagineering Shares Concept Art for Carousel of Progress Holiday Scene Ahead of Update
At Destination D23 earlier this year, it was announced that the Carousel of Progress would be getting updated. The main focus of this announcement was that Walt Disney would be added to the attraction in Audio-Animatronic form in the Magic Kingdom attraction. The announcement brought the attraction to the forefront of conversation among Disney fans.…
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Disney Reveals New ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Ahead of Film’s Arrival in Theaters
Avatar: Fire and Ash arrives in theaters on December 19, 2025. This will be the third film that will take fans back to the world of Pandora that Disney Legend James Cameron created. Along with being able to see the movie, there will also be plenty of merchandise surrounding the film as well. The Disney…
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The Walt Disney Archives Helps Carthay Circle Restaurant & Lounge Celebrate the Holidays with New Display
Throughout the different seasons of the year, The Walt Disney Archives regularly updates a display window in Carthay Circle Restaurant & Lounge. This display can be found just inside the entrance lobby of the building as one is entering the lounge. Recently, the Disney Archives updated this display with artifacts from different parts of the…
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New Merchandise From Disney Store Japan and China Merchandise Coming to Disney Store
The Disney Store has announced that there is new merchandise coming from Disney Store Japan and also China in the new year. This new merchandise includes Toy Story plush, keychains, and a Winnie the Pooh Collection. Some of these offerings will be arriving later this month, and others will be coming in January 2026. Below…