Tag: plus
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Disney Plus Up – Top 5 Good News Disney Stories of 2020 – #1
In the final good news story of 2020 for Disney, Disney Plus has had its first year and it was quite the year! And, yes, I might be cheating with this number one spot since it is another compilation type story. But, all roads point to Disney+. Investor Day 2020 The recent Investor Day highlighted…
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Bob Chapek, CEO – Top 5 Good News Disney Stories of 2020 – #2
We’re close to the end of the top 5 list and this one has some parts to it (as others do if you’ve been following along). This story could have been at the top, but there has been one more thing to top off the whole list. And this has been good news for the…
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Many Exciting Marvel Series and Movie Announcements from Disney Investor Day 2020
Disney Investor Day 2020 had a slew of new announcements for the company and centered on their streaming and theatrical releases. Marvel Studios was no exception to this and there were some updates…and some surprises! WandaVision An updated trailer was released today with the meeting that highlights some more of the upcoming series that will…
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Walt Disney World Water Parks Plan Opening March 2021 and Refund Announcement for Some Passholders
Walt Disney World has updated their website and sent an email to certain Annual Passholders about plans for the water parks. Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach are currently closed, but in the announcements, there is a plan to reopen one of the two water parks on March 7, 2021. There is no indication on which…
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What to Do When the Parks Are Closed – Easing the Disney Trip Withdrawals UPDATED
Parks withdrawals can be tough. Back in the day, before I was local to the parks, I would venture to Disneyland only a few days out of the year. In between visits I had to find some creative means to satisfy the cravings of a visit. And this was before YouTube and broadband internet! With…
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Disney Acquires Lucasfilm and Fox – #1 of Top 5 Disney Stories of the Decade
We are at the big one of the decade for Disney. And, sure, I’m cheating a little because these took place at two different times. However, it’s generally that Disney has acquired some heavy hitters in media that have paid off for them already. Lucasfilm In 2012, Disney and George Lucas reached a deal for…
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Top 5 Disney Stories of 2019 – #1: Disney Plus and Baby Yoda
We are down to the top story of the year! I would imagine many were guessing Disney+ would be the biggest event in 2019 for Disney. It was heavily hinted at before the year began and exploded out of the gate. Yet, it didn’t really gain momentum until it got closer to the launch. Some…
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Disney+ Wishes Mickey Mouse a Happy Birthday With an Exclusive Tribute
It’s Mickey Mouse’s and Minnie Mouse’s birthday today! Disneyland and Walt Disney World have gotten into the occasion with some special offerings, but they are not the only ones. Disney Plus has added a special home screen row with several cartoons featuring the iconic mouse. In addition, a special birthday tribute message has been made. …
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Overwhelmed with Disney+? Here are Some “Viewing Path” Suggestions to Get You Started
Disney+ Viewing Paths Disney+ is here! Huzzah!! But, if you were like me you were so excited that you viewed all there was to offer and instantly froze at the sheer magnitude of what could be watched. So, what can we do? How do we choose?? I would like to offer some “viewing paths” to…
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Lady and the Tramp – A Big First Movie for Disney Plus
Lady and the Tramp was one of the first Disney+ movies announced for the streaming service. I’d imagine it surprised many to have a live-action remake one of the very first original productions for the new service. It certainly surprised me. I’ll admit that I’m not the biggest fan of the live-action remakes, but, usually,…
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MyMagic+ Coming To Disneyland
Tom Staggs seemed to tell Orlando Sentinel that the MyMagic+ system that has been implemented in Walt Disney World will come to Disneyland. The system includes Magic Bands that act as room keys, park tickets, and even a payment system in the Florida resort. Guests receive the band when they make reservations for a vacation. Although…
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Magic Kingdom 2014 Picks and Tips
For those that don’t know much about Magic Kingdom, the best way to start describing it is that it’s bigger than Disneyland. And this is not just in the land size. For example, Main Street’s buildings are full size whereas Disneyland’s second stories only look full sized. Then there are the more blatant differences:…
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2013 Disney Stories Countdown #4: Disney Parks Openings
It’s the final days of 2013! The top Disney stories of 2013 continues to countdown. Now for #4, and it’s all about new stuff at the parks. This year saw the openings of Fantasy Faire and Mickey and the Magical Map in Disneyland’s Fantasyland. Over at Walt Disney World the big story was MyMagic+, but…
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MARVEL UNLIMITED PLUS!
The Debut of MARVEL UNLIMITED PLUS! The Birth Of The Ultimate Marvel Fan Experience Is Here! New York, NY – August 27th, 2013 – Today, prepare to become the ultimate Marvel Fan with Marvel Unlimited Plus! A bold initiative that takes the massively popular Marvel Unlimited to the next level, this exciting new membership tier…