Tag: genie
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James Monroe Iglehart | DISNEY THIS DAY | September 4, 1974
On this day in 1974, actor and singer James Monroe Iglehart was born. Iglehart is best known for originating the role of the Genie in the Broadway production of ‘Aladdin’ in 2014. He was recognized with a Tony Award for the role and continued bringing the Genie’s magic to the stage until 2017. A lover…
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Disney Genie+ Offerings at Walt Disney World to Remain the Same Through August 7th
Earlier this year, Walt Disney World Resort made some changes to its Disney Genie+ lineup. The changes were supposed to originally remain in effect until August 7th. Then, several attractions would move back to an individual Lightning Lane purchase option. This is not happening now. Instead, Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, Space Mountain, Frozen Ever…
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Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Drops Virtual Queue at Walt Disney World Resort
On October 1, 2021, Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure opened at EPCOT as part of Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary. For guests who wanted to experience this attraction, a virtual queue system was utilized. Today it was announced that Disney is dropping this system for the attraction. Instead, guests will be able to wait in a standby…
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Disney’s DuckTales Has Just Blown Away SDCC With the Disney Afternoon Cinematic Universe
The San Diego Comic-Con DuckTales panel is currently winning the convention with huge announcements for the upcoming third season of the cartoon. First, there is the second season that needs to wrap up. A trailer showcased what is still to come which is an epic showdown with the armies of the moon, the debut of…
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Galactic Goodbyes – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to the DISNEY Reporter! Each week we share all the top Disney and geek headlines. This week, there were a lot of goodbyes to be had. Star Wars: Episode IX wrapped shooting and the cast said goodbye to the end of an era of bringing Star Wars back to the silver screen. In sadder…
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Fresh Smurf of Bel Air! – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 920 (#438)
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week, there is a ton to cover! The geeks start with news about the upcoming live-action Aladdin movie. They then pivot to the sad news of the death of Ron Miller, former CEO and President of The Walt Disney Company. At Disney California Adventure, World of Color is returning later…
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8 Best/Worst from Disney Films
Balance. It’s found everywhere, even in the Disney canon. Everything can be ranked, and as a person with strong opinions (why are some foods relegated to breakfast?! Do not stifle my culinary adventures, hollandaise sauce!) I feel uniquely qualified to find the best and worst examples in Disney lore. What follows is a dissection of…
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Aladdin – A Review of the Broadway Phenomenon
Show This week, I had the pleasure of seeing a show that I’ve been dreaming about seeing for over four years! Aladdin was truly an incredible show that lived up to the hype I’ve given it for all this time, and I was able to see it while it toured in LA. If you have…
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Indiana Jones and the Aladdin Insert – DAPsCast Episode 55
Murray, Danie, and Mikey take on the recent news of Indiana Jones 5 being made with Harrison Ford. The discussion goes into feelings of the past films and what they hope for the future of the franchise. Then, breaking news hits the episode when Danie finds info on a casting call for the upcoming Aladdin…
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Hollywood Shows and Rooms – Hong Kong Disneyland In Detail
We’re nearing the end of the tour of Hong Kong Disneyland. And before we get there, we’re going to visit a grand show and take a detour out of the park… Mickey and the Wondrous Book Wondrous Book is one of two stage shows located in Hong Kong Disneyland. The second is Festival of the Lion King.…
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'Aladdin' to Air on Disney Networks in Honor of Robin Williams
To celebrate the life of Robin Willaims, Disney networks will be airing Aladdin throughout this upcoming weekend. This cherished classic from 1992 features a character we all know and love, the Genie. Aladdin will be presented on the Disney Channel, this Saturday at 9 AM and 6:30 PM. It will also play on Disney XD…
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Once Upon A Time In Wonderland – First Review
Tonight was the premier of the new series spinoff of the already hit Once Upon A Time. This series takes the classic Alice in Wonderland tale and gives it the OUAT treatment. A lot is taken from the book, the cartoon movie, and still other sources. But, all of it is not quite what one…