Tag: Disney
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Joe Rohde Returns to Imagineering in New Capacity
Former Walt Disney Imagineer Joe Rohde is returning to Walt Disney Imagineering. In a post on Instagram, Walt Disney Imagineering announced that the recently announced Disney Legend will be returning to where he worked for about four decades to teach master class work sessions to current Imagineers. The following was posted by Walt Disney Imagineering:…
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Geek Eats: Foods of the Season of the Force for Disneyland Resort 2024
Season of the Force will soon be returning to the Disneyland Resort. When it does, the Force will be very strong at The Happiest Place on Earth with new experiences on Star Tours: The Adventures Continue, a new fireworks experience in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, new merchandise, Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite, and a…
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D2: The Mighty Ducks | DISNEY THIS DAY | March 25, 1994
On this day in 1994, ‘D2: The Mighty Ducks,’ was released in theaters. It was the sequel to 1992’s ‘The Mighty Ducks.’ The film follows Coach Gordon Bombay and the reunited Mighty Ducks hockey team as they compete as Team U.S.A. at the Junior Goodwill Games. Setbacks soon follow and it looks like the favored…
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Disney Gives Behind-the-Scenes Look at New Fort Wilderness Cabins
Disney’s Fort Wilderness Cabins will soon be popping up at The Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort. Ahead of their arrival, Disney has shared a behind-the-scenes look at these cabins and how they are being built. These cabins are coming through the help of Orlando small business owner Juan Quiroga. Quiroga’s first job was as…
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‘X-Men ‘97’ Executive Producer on Bringing the ‘90s Animated Hit Back to Life for Disney+
If Marvel Studios Head of TV, Streaming, and Animation Brad Winderbaum wanted to make a continuation of X-Men: The Animated Series, his boss—Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige—told him he needed two things to secure a greenlight: the original theme song and original cast. According to Winderbaum, getting them both “was the easiest thing in the world.”…
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Laurene Powell Jobs Joins in Supporting Bob Iger and Disney Board Amidst Ongoing Proxy Fight
More and more hats continue to get thrown into the ring of the ongoing proxy fight for the future of The Walt Disney Company and its Board of Directors. This week has seen Josh Gad, former Walt Disney Imagineering President Bob Weis, and former Disney CEO Michael Eisner all join the fray and voice their…
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Four Cast Members at Disneyland Picked to Help Open Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
Later this year, Tiana’s Bayou Adventure will be taking guests on a musical adventure through the bayou that is inspired by Walt Disney Animation Studios’ The Princess and the Frog. When it begins taking guests, cast members will be making the magic happen on a daily basis. This week, four Cast Members who will be…
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‘Wondrous Journeys’ Returns to Disneyland Resort
The nighttime spectacular that debuted last year for the Disney100 has returned to the Disneyland Resort. Wondrous Journeys debuted on January 27, 2023 and after running for a good portion of last year, it said goodbye. On Friday, March 22, 2024, the popular show returned to light up the night at Disneyland. By early evening…
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Cast Member to Guest Pin Trading Returning to Walt Disney World
Guests of the Walt Disney World Resort have been waiting patiently for one of their favorite activities to return, and they won’t have to wait much longer. In a video posted on the Disney Parks Instagram, Cast Member to Guest pin trading will officially return to Walt Disney World on Sunday, April 7. @disneyparks Dust…
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Donald’s Duck Pond Opens at Mickey’s Toontown at Disneyland
A year after Mickey’s Toontown reopened at the Disneyland Resort, Donald’s Duck Pond is now a place for kids to play when visiting Disneyland. This play area is for kids ages 2 to 12 years of age. Judging by the kids who visited today, this is going to be a popular destination in the area.…
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New Trailer Released for ‘Doctor Who’ By Disney+
A new trailer for the upcoming season of Doctor Who has been released by Disney+. This comes ahead of its arrival on Disney’s streaming service on May 10th. The trailer gives a look at the Fifteenth Doctor, played by Ncuti Gatwa, and Ruby Sunday, portrayed by Millie Gibson as they travel through time and space…
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Former Disney CEO Michael Eisner Joins Growing Chorus of Support for Current Disney CEO Bob Iger and Disney’s Board of Directors
Former Disney CEO Michael Eisner has jumped into the fray of the ongoing proxy fight that is predominantly between Disney CEO Bob Iger and Nelson Peltz (and his Trian Group). This fight is over the future of The Walt Disney Company and the Board of Directors that will lead it. Disney has laid forth its…
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Geek Eats: Cheddar Biscuit Recipe from Roundup Rodeo BBQ at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Roundup Rodeo BBQ opened up on March 23, 2023. As it celebrates being open for a year, Disney has shared a recipe to a popular offering at the restaurant in Toy Story Land. When guests step inside of the world of toys found in Andy’s backyard and then into Roundup Rodeo BBQ, they are treated…
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Registration Now Open for D23 Mousequerade: The Ultimate Disney Costume Contest
One fun tradition that is coming to D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event from D23 Expos of the past is the Mousequerade costume contest. This special event will be taking place on the Premiere Stage with celebrity judges critiquing some incredible handmade costumes designed and created by D23 fans. Registration for this event is now open…
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Disney Responds to Institutional Shareholder Services Recommendation for Disney’s Board of Directors
The Walt Disney Company has released a statement in response to a recommendation from Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) that shareholders should vote for 11 of 12 nominees endorsed by Disney for its Board. In place of Maria Elena Lagomasino, it suggests electing activist investor Nelson Peltz to the Board of Directors. ISS does not endorse…
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Ana Ortiz Joins David Schwimmer in Cast for Second Season of ‘Goosebumps’
Ana Ortiz has been announced as the most recent person to join the cast of the second season of Goosebumps. According to a release from Disney+, Ortiz “portrays Jen, a dedicated police detective who remains rooted in her Brooklyn neighborhood after experiencing a tragic event that involved her friends in adolescence.” She joins previously announced…
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This Summer is a Summer of Joy at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Summer is coming and with it, there will be quite a few fun offerings to be enjoyed throughout Walt Disney World Resort. This includes a celebration of the 30th anniversary of The Lion King at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, a new Encanto show at EPCOT, and of course the arrival of Princess Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at…
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Disney’s Animal Kingdom to Celebrate 30th Anniversary of ‘The Lion King’
Have a “roaring” good time this summer at Disney’s Animal Kingdom as the park celebrates the 30th anniversary of “The Lion King.”
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Drone Show Coming This Summer to Disney Springs
Drones will be lighting up the nights above Disney Springs this summer! Today, Walt Disney World Resort is making multiple announcements about different exciting things that will be offered this summer. This new drone show, Disney Dreams That Soar, is one of these summertime offerings that visitors to Disney Springs will be able to enjoy.…
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‘¡Celebración Encanto!’ Coming to Newly Opened CommuniCore Plaza Stage at EPCOT in June!
Progress continues to be made at EPCOT on finishing the last part of its years-long transformation. Soon, the walls will be down and guests will be able to wander around and in the new CommuniCore Hall and see entertainment on the CommuniCore Plaza stage. Disney has announced that starting on June 10th, these things and…
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“EPCOT Becoming” Heading to Nat Geo April 29
This Spring, National Geographic will be sharing its television special on the transformation of EPCOT over the past few years. “EPCOT Becoming” will follow the journey to transform the theme park into a complete experience of edutainment! Here is the description of the program from National Geographic: EPCOT BECOMING showcases the reimagining of EPCOT® for a…
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Muppets Most Wanted | DISNEY THIS DAY | March 21, 2014
On this day in 2014, the musical comedy ‘Muppets Most Wanted’ was released in theaters. It was a sequel to 2011’s ‘The Muppets,’ and starred Ricky Gervais, Tina Fey, and Ty Burrell. ‘Muppets Most Wanted’ has several similarities to the Muppets’ second film, ‘The Great Muppet Caper’ from 1981, with both films being set in…
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Josh Gad Voices Support for Bob Iger in Ongoing Proxy Fight
As the Disney annual shareholder meeting grows closer, more and more people are starting to voice their support for Disney’s CEO Bob Iger and Disney’s nominees for its Board of Directors. Just hours after former Walt Disney Imagineering President Bob Weis voiced his support for Iger, actor Josh Gad joined in sharing his support. In…
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Former Walt Disney Imagineer President Bob Weis Supports Disney CEO Bob Iger in Ongoing Proxy Fight
Former Walt Disney Imagineer Bob Weis has come out in support of Disney CEO Bob Iger in an ongoing proxy fight that sees activist investor Nelson Peltz and his Trian Group seeking two sees on the Disney Board of Directors. If he gets his way, Peltz would like to gain a spot on the board…