First Look at Disney+ on Apple Vision Pro Launching in February With Movie-Inspired Environments and 3D Experiences

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Disney+ will be available on Apple Vision Pro when the mixed reality headset launches on February 2, 2024. Disney and Apple first announced the collaboration last summer. Disney+ subscribers will be able to stream the site’s entire catalog and Disney Bundle subscribers will be able to access Hulu content. Through Apple Vision Pro, users will … Read more

Disney Pauses Advertising Spending on X Following Antisemitic Controversy Surrounding Elon Musk

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The Walt Disney Company has temporarily paused advertisement spending on X in light of a controversy surrounding service owner Elon Musk and a new report that found that the popular social media platform has been placing ads for major companies alongside antisemitic content. The New York Times broke the news of Disney’s pause on November … Read more

New Report Suggests Apple Takeover of Disney is Possible, Florida Man Steals Keys From Stroller at EPCOT and Takes Vehicle, & More: Daily Recap (8/9/23)

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Wednesday, August 9, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

Disney CEO Bob Iger Refuses to Speculate on Sale of Entire Company

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Amid ongoing rumors and speculation over a potential sale of The Walt Disney Company to Apple, CEO Bob Iger is refusing to entertain the discussion. Iger Not Interested in Sale Rumors When asked about recent reports suggesting the transaction could occur at the 2023 third quarter earnings call, Iger simply brushed it off and noted … Read more

New Report Suggests Apple Takeover of Disney is Possible

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A recent article from The Hollywood Reporter has breathed new life into the longstanding rumor of a potential Apple acquisition of The Walt Disney Company. The August 9 article by Kim Masters and Alex Weprin proposes that the company’s recent effort to trim down their extensive television offerings could pave the way toward an eventual … Read more

BREAKING: CEO Bob Iger Considering Selling Streaming Services and Other Assets, May Even Try to Sell Entire Disney Company

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The Walt Disney Company’s CEO Bob Iger is looking to sell some of the company’s TV and streaming assets, and may even be considering selling the entire company. Bloomberg reported on the potential sales, referencing Iger’s now infamous “Squawk Box” interview. The interview conducted by David Faber was held at a media conference in Sun … Read more

Apple Acquires Mira, Creator of Headsets for Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge

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Apple has acquired the startup Mira, the development company responsible for the augmented reality headset currently in use at the Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge attraction in Universal Studios Hollywood and in Universal Studios Japan. Apple Acquires Mira, the Startup Responsible for the Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge Headsets Apple has acquired Mira, according to The Verge. … Read more

Minnie Apple and Cake Pop Debut at the Disneyland Resort for Disney 100 Years of Wonder

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If you’re looking to jazz up some of the more typical treats found around Disneyland with some Disney100 flair, Disney has already taken care of that for you! Minnie Mouse gets the spotlight in a pair of new sweet treats for the Disney 100 Years of Wonder celebration at the Disneyland Resort. These are available … Read more

Disney CEO Bob Iger says Apple Takeover Is Just ‘Speculation’

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In an employee Town Hall today, Disney CEO Bob Iger said that talk of Apple buying The Walt Disney Company is “nothing more than speculation.” Since the ousting of former Disney CEO Bob Chapek and Iger back at the helm, rumors about Apple buying The Walt Disney Company have resurfaced. According to a story in … Read more

Report Claims Disney Could Be Sold to Apple Under Returning CEO Bob Iger

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Ever since Disney bought Pixar Animation Studios in 2006, there have been rumors that Apple could or would buy The Walt Disney Company. Now that Bob Iger is back in the CEO chair, speculation is back that he could cement his legacy with a sale to Apple (or some other mega buyer). According to a … Read more

REVIEW: New Churro Cupcake, Cookie, Apple, Marshmallow Pop, and Rice Krispy Appear in the Center Ring at Big Top Souvenirs in Magic Kingdom

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Cast Members have stocked Big Top Souvenirs in Magic Kingdom full of fall and Halloween-themed desserts. Among these tantalizing treats is a new line of churro-flavored items. We picked up all five churro items for a very sugary snack time. Churro Cupcake – $5.19 The cake itself has a subtle cinnamon flavor with cinnamon sugar … Read more

REVIEW: New Chamoy Candy Apple with Spicy Vial from Big Top Souvenirs in Magic Kingdom

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Among the new fall treats available at Big Top Souvenirs in Magic Kingdom is the unique chamoy apple. This caramel apple has a twist of chamoy, a pickled sour fruit mixed with chiles. Chamoy Apple – $10.99 This is a big break from your regular caramel apple. It comes with a small vial to drizzle your … Read more

Apple’s SharePlay to Allow Users to Stream Disney+ and Hulu on FaceTime Calls

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During Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference today, Senior Vice President of Software Engineering Craig Federighi announced SharePlay, a new feature that will allow users to share streaming content on FaceTime calls. “SharePlay is a powerful new set of features for shared experiences that you can enjoy when you’re on a FaceTime call,” Federighi said. Several major … Read more

WDWNT: The App Update Adds EPCOT Festival Guides, Allows You to Choose Notifications for Only the Disney Parks That Interest You

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What’s new in 2.0.67 Festival Guide With EPCOT featuring a festival… well… all the time, we’ve added a new section to the App called the Festival Guide. For each EPCOT festival throughout the year, we will have articles on each of the food booths with reviews and what’s new at each booth. All the entertainment … Read more

Disney Adds Films in 4K HDR to iTunes, Including Pixar, Star Wars, and Marvel Studios Titles

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There’s a new way to watch Disney movies on iTunes. Disney has made dozens of titles available in 4K HDR, according to The Verge‘s Chris Welch including Disney’s live-action and animated titles, as well as offerings from Pixar, Marvel Studios, and the Star Wars universe. Currently, the upgrade is available in the United States and … Read more

WDWNT: The App 2.0 Now Available on App Store and Google Play

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VERSION 2.0 Over the last several months, the WDWNT Tech Team has been diligently working on an update to WDWNT: The App. Today, we are proud to announce that WDWNT: The App 2.0 has been published to the Apple App Store and Google Play. It has been months… no, years in the making! We redesigned … Read more