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Magic Kingdom Enhancing ‘Disney Enchantment’ with Walt & Roy Footage, Disneyland Magic Key Renewals Opening This Week, Blocked ‘Bluey’ Episode Will Come to Disney+, and More: Daily Recap (8/16/22)

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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 Tuesday, August 16, 2022. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

Hedge Fund Manager Urges The Walt Disney Company to Spin Off ESPN, Fold Hulu into Disney+

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A hedge fund manager with a significant stake in The Walt Disney Company has sent a letter to CEO Bob Chapek to spin off ESPN and fold Hulu into Disney+, according to CNBC‘s Yun Li. Li reports that Daniel Loeb, who manages the group Third Point, has purchased a stake in the company worth approximately … Read more

Bob Chapek Hopes to Announce Sports Betting Partnership for Disney in the Near Future

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After doubling down on bringing Disney into the sports betting market in March, today Disney CEO Bob Chapek said he hopes to announce a sports betting partnership in the near future. Chapek was also previously quoted saying that Disney must “seriously consider getting into gambling in a bigger way, and ESPN is a perfect platform … Read more

ESPN Club Signs Removed During Demolition at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn

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ESPN Club signs have been removed from above the building at Disney’s BoardWalk Inn. ESPN Club permanently closed earlier this year and demolition began last week. Earlier this week, blue signs for ACCN ESPN remained on the building. The ESPN Club sign, including a hand holding dumbbells, was previously above the white awning. Wiring is … Read more

Demolition Begins on the ESPN Club at Disney’s Boardwalk

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ESPN Club at Disney’s Boardwalk is now being demolished, after permanently closing earlier this year. There are construction vehicles parked behind rolling planters on the boardwalk. There is a crane and cherry picker. The ESPN Club sign remains (for now), but crew members were removing other decorations. They have placed tarp on the ground to … Read more

Take a Photo With Stanley Cup Trophy This Friday and Saturday at Downtown Disney District

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The Stanley Cup trophy will be on display for photos this Friday and Saturday at Downtown Disney District. The photo op will be available from noon to 7:00 p.m. each day. An exact location was not announced. It is subject to change without notice.

Bob Chapek Doubles Down on Bringing Disney Into Sports Betting Market

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During today’s annual shareholders’ meeting, CEO Bob Chapek once again mentioned bringing The Walt Disney Company into the world of sports betting through ESPN, in an effort to attract younger audiences and create new revenue. Chapek wants to “transform sports broadcasting into [a] multidimensional ecosystem” with betting and the metaverse. Chapek was also previously quoted … Read more

ESPN Coming to Disneyland Resort For Super Bowl LVI Week Coverage

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ESPN will be at Disneyland Resort the week of Super Bowl LVI, with productions originating from Disney California Adventure starting Wednesday, February 9, through Super Bowl Sunday on February 13. A fan experience will also be available at Downtown Disney District from Thursday, February 10, through Sunday. Read more details from Disney below. With “Postseason … Read more

Disney Content May Be Pulled From YouTube TV if Partnership is Not Renewed

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YouTube TV is currently negotiating with Disney about whether or not they will continue to distribute their content. YouTube TV and Disney’s partnership ends this Friday, December 17 and no decision has been made on whether or not they will renew their partnership. If they are unable to reach an equitable deal by this Friday, … Read more

Disney CEO Bob Chapek Hoping to Bring Company Into Sports Betting Market

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The Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Chapek is hoping to bring Disney into the world of sports betting through ESPN in an effort to attract younger audiences and create new revenue. Chapek said on the most recent fourth-quarter earnings call that Disney must “seriously consider getting into gambling in a bigger way, and ESPN is … Read more

Full List of Disney+ Day 2021 Theme Park Offerings, Discounts, Premieres and More Revealed

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Ahead of Disney+ Day this Friday, November 12, The Walt Disney Company announced new company-wide promotions and additional content premiering this Friday to kick off the celebration of the Disney+ global community. To thank fans for their support over the past two years, Disney+ subscribers can enjoy special benefits including additional time at Disney Parks … 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

“Muppet Night Football” Holiday Surprise Airing Tonight on ESPN

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ESPN has announced that The Muppets have a special holiday surprise coming to tonight’s Monday Night Football Steelers vs. Bengals game. The announcement was accompanied by an image of Kermit and Miss Piggy hosting “Muppet Night Football.” According to the message from Kermit, fans can expect to see him, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Statler, Waldorf, … Read more

NBA Season to Resume as Planned Today After All Players Test Negative for COVID-19

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The NBA and NBPA have announced that the NBA season will resume as planned today, July 30. All NBA players staying on Disney property have tested negative for COVID-19 once again. “Of the 344 players tested for COVID-19 on the NBA campus since test results were last announced on July 30, zero have returned confirmed … Read more

Disney Developing a Documentary Series Based on Colin Kaepernick’s Journey from Quarterback to Activist

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Colin Kaepernick’s name made headlines in 2016 when he chose not to stand during the national anthem on the fields of the National Football League. Now it seems that ESPN Films is developing a documentary series that will combine scripted and unscripted stories about Kaepernick’s time as a San Francisco 49ers quarterback and civil-rights activist. … Read more

MLS League Reportedly Set to Resume 2020 Season at Walt Disney World

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The Major League Soccer Players Association has today declared plans to resume their 2020 season, following the COVID-19 pandemic disruption. In their statement, the MLSPA explain that this move will grant ‘certainty’ and allow members to ‘move forward and continue to compete in a game they love’. The statement also acknowledges that the future of … Read more

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