Guests can now pose for photos at the National Geographic photo-op for “Secrets of the Penguins” at Disney Springs in Walt Disney World. National Geographic Photo Op The new photo op advertises the National Geographic “Secrets of the Penguins” three-part series that will premiere on April 20 in time for Earth Day (April 22) on … Read more
A new National Geographic documentary about the making of Disney Cruise Line’s newest cruise ship, the Disney Treasure, will premiere next week. Disney Treasure Documentary “Magic of the Disney Treasure” will premiere on March 28 at 10/9c on National Geographic. It will also be available to stream on Disney+ and Hulu. Go behind the scenes … Read more
After airing on National Geographic in January, the documentary “Magic of Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point” is now on Disney+. Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point Documentary “Magic of Disney Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point” aired on January 17, 2025, and was released on Disney+ on February 17. It chronicles the creation of the … Read more
Deadline reports that 140 Disney Entertainment Television employees, including 13% of the National Geographic staff, have been laid off. Disney Entertainment Television Layoffs Disney Entertainment Television has laid off 140 employees as the company continues to work toward its goal of $7.5 billion in cost reductions, announced last year. The hardest-hit brand was National Geographic, … Read more
Parts of National Geographic’s “EPCOT Becoming” documentary are being re-edited and released as a YouTube series featuring additional content. ‘EPCOT Becoming’ YouTube Series The “EPCOT Becoming: Inside the Transformation” documentary goes behind the scenes of the years-long EPCOT reimagining. It first aired in April and became available for streaming on Disney+ and Hulu on Friday, … Read more
With the 76th Primetime Emmy Award nominations revealed, The Walt Disney Company has broken records with 183 nominations across its studios and brands. Disney Earns 183 Emmy Award Nominations Disney+ received 32 nominations, which includes series like “Ahsoka,” “Loki,” and “Echo.” Disney Branded Television’s “Jim Henson Idea Man” secured eight nominations, including Outstanding Documentary or … Read more
Disney announces the steaming date for the new “EPCOT Becoming” documentary, Patina Restaurant Group employees at Disney Springs to unionize, and the first trailer for “Mufasa: The Lion King” — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Monday, April 29, 2024. Daily Recap for 4/29/2024 Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom EPCOT Disney Springs … Read more
Ahead of its premiere on National Geographic, Disney announced the streaming date and released a short teaser trailer for “EPCOT Becoming: Inside the Transformation.” “EPCOT Becoming: Inside the Transformation” Watch as Walt Disney World Resort teams seek to find the balance of keeping EPCOT relevant for guests today while also looking towards the future of the Park. The … Read more
A Chicken Guy! location in Florida faces eviction, Disney Cruise Line reveals the name and theme of its new ship, and a man is charged with robbery for stealing Mickey Mouse ears off of a guest’s head — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Wednesday, March 20, 2024. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more
A new National Geographic special titled “EPCOT Becoming,” which chronicles the park’s transformation, has been announced. ‘EPCOT Becoming’ Special Premiering on National Geographic on April 29 at 10 p.m. ET/9 p.m. CT, the special’s description is as follows: EPCOT BECOMING showcases the reimagining of EPCOT for a new generation. Watch as Walt Disney World Resort … Read more
If you’re still looking for the perfect gift for your Disney-loving friend, then check out this Disney100 merchandise available on Amazon, including Mickey and Minnie action figures, playing cards, and books. Disney100 Mickey & Minnie Posable Action Figures These action figures have removable, swappable hands and heads, and 12 joints so you can pose them … Read more
The linear Disney TV networks are “not for sale,” CEO Bob Iger said during the New York Times DealBook Summit on Wednesday. Bob Iger Gives Statement on Potential Sale of Disney TV Networks During a CNBC Squawk Box interview this summer, Iger agreed with David Faber that ABC and other TV stations “may not be … Read more
Byron Allen has spoken up about his $10 billion offer to buy ABC, FX, National Geographic, and local stations from Disney, saying “capital’s not an issue,” but Bob Iger is “not ready” for a sale. In an interview with David Faber on MSNBC’s “Squawk Box” back in July, Disney CEO Bob Iger agreed with Faber … Read more
CEO of Entertainment Studios Byron Allen has offered The Walt Disney Company $10 billion to purchase ABC, FX, National Geographic, and local stations, Bloomberg reports. Bloomberg’s source, “a person familiar with this proposal,” says it is a preliminary offer that could change. Allen based the offer on the assumption that the channels generated $1.25 billion … Read more
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
Disney Entertainment earned a whopping 163 nominations for the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards. Among the movies and TV shows nominated are “Star Wars” shows “Obi-Wan Kenobi,” “Andor,” and “The Mandalorian.” “Ms. Marvel” earned three nominations. Disney+ in total got 40 nominations. Docuseries “Light & Magic” about Industrial Light & Magic was nominated for Outstanding Music … Read more