Tag: Disney
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GUIDE: 2024 Pixar Fest at the Disneyland Resort
With Pixar Fest just a little over a month away, the Disneyland Resort has released new details about this celebration of all that is Pixar. Pixar Fest runs from April 26, 2024 through August 4, 2024. It will include new offerings and also the return of some beloved ones that will be getting a few…
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‘Wish’ – Mr. Daps’ Home Entertainment Review
Disney’s animated feature Wish is now available for digital download or on physical disc formats. This is a movie that tells the story of a young dreamer named Asha who discovers the power of a wish and the importance of everyone having their own. This comes as she lives in a kingdom where everyone’s greatest…
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JPMorgan Chase CEO Backs Disney CEO Bob Iger in Ongoing Proxy Fight
The CEO of JPMorgan Chase, Jamie Dimon, has backed Disney CEO Bob Iger in the ongoing proxy fight between Disney and Nelson Peltz’s Trian Partners. In a statement released to CNBC, Dimon endorsed Iger’s plans and efforts and warns of the risks that come from the efforts of Nelson Peltz and others. “Bob is a…
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New Delectable Disney Merchandise Surprises Coming for Macaron March
The on-going, year-long 12-part series of Disney Eats treat-themed merchandise goes from pizza to the guest favorite macaron. Beginning March 19, to kick off spring (and just ahead of National Macaron Day), guests will see this delicious cookie sandwich everywhere with the release of the new Disney Eats Macaron Collection at Disneyland, Walt Disney World,…
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Paradise Pier | DISNEY THIS DAY | March 13, 2009
On this day in 2009, a brand new illuminated sign for “Paradise Pier” debuted at Disney California Adventure. The addition of the sign was one piece of a multi-year transformation of Paradise Pier. The land was converted from a blend of 20th century styles to a more uniform vintage design. Toy Story: Midway Mania’s opening…
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The 2024 Dapsies – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #703
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week it is the annual episode called The Dapsies! This is Daps Magic’s and Geeks Corner’s annual award’s show! This awards show matters more than any other as it is made by real people about real people! This is what interests and inspires the Geeks of Geeks Corner and we…
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Phat Cat Swinger Brings Disney California Adventure to Life During Food & Wine Festival
On Sunday, March 10, 2024, Phat Cat Swinger performed at the 2024 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival. This was their first of four days of performances during the festival. The band brought the area of Paradise Gardens Park to life with their energetic music and magical songs. Their first day of performances also…
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Walt Disney World Announces New 4-Park Magic Ticket
Walt Disney World Resort has announced a new discounted ticket for guests this spring and summer. This is a 4-day ticket that allows for admission to each of the 4 Walt Disney World Resort theme parks. This ticket provides 4 different days of admissions to the 4 theme parks. Each of these admissions are for…
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Stitch Attacks Snacks Macaron Collection Arrives on Disney Store
The newest collection that’s a part of the Stitch Attacks Snacks collection has arrived on Disney Store. The March collection is the Macaron Collection. It is the third in the 12-month long collection. This month’s collection includes both a plush and a limited release pin set that includes both Stitch and Angel. There will be…
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Disney Cruise Line Provides Update on Progress of Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point Ahead of June 2024 Grand Opening
Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point will be having its grand opening in June 2024. When it does, adventurers aboard the Disney Cruise Line will be able to experience this new Disney beautiful Disney destination on the island of Eleuthera, The Bahamas. Ahead of the opening of this new tropical retreat, Disney is sharing about its…
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Anaheim Planning Commission Votes to Move DisneylandForward to City Council For Approval
The Anaheim Planning Commission voted on Monday night to approve moving the DisneylandForward proposal to the City Council where it could be voted on and approved next month. The vote came after a very lengthy meeting that lasted late into the night. The DisneylandForward proposal has been studied for three years. If approved by the…
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New Main Entrance Gates Begin to Appear at Disneyland Resort
New entrance gates have begun to appear at the main entrance of Disney California Adventure Park. These new gates will be replacing the current turnstiles found at the entrances to both Disney California Adventure Park and Disneyland Park. For those Disney fans who have visited Disneyland Paris, these gates may look familiar. They are made…
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WonderGround Gallery Closes for Extended Refurbishment at Disneyland Resort
On Monday, March 11, the Disneyland Resort’s WonderGround Gallery closed its doors for an extended refurbishment. Guests who were visiting Downtown Disney District saw a darkened shop with the doors closed. More information about this refurbishment isn’t expected to be shared until the fall. The WonderGround Gallery page on the Disneyland website says the following:…
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Chuuby Popcorn Bucket Coming To Disneyland Park
Attention Chuuby fans! Wait! Who’s Chuuby you might ask? Chuuby is an orange cartoon bird who lives in Runamuck Park in Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway at Disneyland and Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World. He lives in the train barn by the Runamuck Railroad station, and is very friendly to guests as he often…
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Shanghai Disney Resort Grants 200th Disney Wish
Shanghai, March 10, 2024 – Shanghai Disney Resort granted its 200th wish through the Disney Wish program on March 7, which aims to make wishes come true for children with critical illnesses across the Chinese Mainland. Since the founding of the program in 2017 at Shanghai Disney Resort, the Disney Wish program has collaborated closely with…
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Shanghai Disney Resort Provides Construction Update
Shanghai Disney Resort continues to grow and expand. As it continues to move forward, the resort has shared a construction update that details what is being done around the resort. This includes a new hotel and an expansion next to the new Zootopia-themed land. The update shares how a new hotel is being worked on…
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Disney Warns That Activist Investor Nelson Peltz is “Disruptive and Destructive” in New Video
A new video that was released by Disney asks the question, “what’s the harm in letting activist investor Nelson Peltz or Jay Rasulo have a seat on Disney’s board.” This video, that feels much like a political ad, goes on to build a case for the exact harm that could happen if Peltz and Rasulo…
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Disney Cruise Line Unveils Disney Attraction-inspired Merchandise
Later this year, the Disney Treasure will become the newest ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet. Also later this year, the Disney Cruise Line will be releasing new merchandise that is inspired by Disney attractions that will be treasures for guests to bring home. The Sea Trinkets collection will be arriving late in 2024 and…
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Searchlight Pictures Wins 5 Oscars
Searchlight Pictures won five awards during the 96th Oscars® Sunday, hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and broadcast live on ABC. Poor Things received four of those awards, while The Last Repair Shop received one. Congratulations to this year’s winners: Poor Things (Searchlight Pictures) Now Streaming on Hulu Watch their acceptance speeches, below: The Last Repair Shop (Searchlight Pictures) Now Streaming on Disney+ Watch…
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Bob Iger Shares Message of Congratulations to D23 on 15th Anniversary
D23: The Official Disney Fan Club is celebrating its 15th anniversary today. On this milestone, Disney CEO Bob Iger shared a message of congratulations to D23 fans via social media. In the video message, Iger said how 15 years ago D23 was launched “to bring Disney’s biggest fans even closer to the magic.” He continued…
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Disney Twenty-Three | DISNEY THIS DAY | March 10, 2009
On this day in 2009, the first issue of the ‘Disney twenty-three’ magazine was released with the launch of D23: The Official Disney Fan Club. That first Spring 2009 issue featured a black and white cover photo of a young Walt Disney behind a film camera. Released quarterly, the publication is known for its exclusive…
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Special Limited-Time Offer for VIP Tours Available for Disneyland Magic Key Holders
Disneyland VIP Tours are a great way to enjoy a day at the Disneyland Resort. There’s no doubt that you have seen a few as you enjoy a day at the Parks. Now Disneyland Magic Key Holders can take part in a special offer. From March 11 through May 23 — Monday through Thursday only…
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Splash | DISNEY THIS DAY | March 9, 1984
On this day in 1984, the first Touchstone Pictures film, ‘Splash’ was released. ‘Splash’ was directed by Ron Howard and starred Tom Hanks, Daryl Hannah, John Candy, and Eugene Levy. Tom Hanks’s character falls in love with a mermaid when she saves him from drowning first as a boy and then 20 years later. She…