Chicken Guy! Florida Location Facing Potential Eviction & More: Daily Recap (3/20/24)

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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

‘EPCOT Becoming’ National Geographic Special on Park’s Transformation Coming Soon to Disney+ and Hulu

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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

Disney100 Holiday Gift Ideas Including Mickey & Minnie Posable Figures, Playing Cards, Storybook Collection, and More

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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

Disney TV Networks Are ‘Not For Sale,’ Bob Iger Says

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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 Says Money Isn’t An Issue Regarding $10 Billion Bid to Purchase ABC and Other Disney Stations

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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

Byron Allen Offers Disney $10 Billion for ABC, FX, National Geographic, and Local Stations

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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

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

‘Obi-Wan Kenobi,’ ‘Andor,’ ‘Ms. Marvel,’ ‘Hocus Pocus 2,’ and More Disney Projects Nominated for Emmy Awards

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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

Walt Disney World Annual Pass Sales Resume, DeSantis’ Central Florida Tourism Oversight Board Set to Void Disney’s Development Agreement, & More: Daily Recap (4/20/23)

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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 Thursday, April 20, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

Disneyland Paris Cancels Halloween & New Year’s Parties, $79,000 Crystal-Encrusted Arribas Brothers Spaceship Earth, & More: Daily Recap (4/15/23)

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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 Saturday, April 15, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

National Geographic Photo Op Pops Up at Downtown Disney District for Earth Month

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A photo spot featuring National Geographic has appeared next to the Star Wars Trading Post in Downtown Disney. National Geographic Photo Spot We stopped by Downtown Disney in Disneyland and noticed a new photo op spot has just popped up. One of the two photo ops is the National Geographic logo. The National Geographic yellow … Read more

PHOTOS: The Dress Shop Moves Back Into Marketplace Co-Op at Disney Springs

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Just like the dinosaurs, the National Geographic store at Disney Springs is now extinct. We visited Disney Springs and found the former outdoor clothing, accessories, and science toy shop is completely gone, and The Dress Shop has moved back into the space. The NatGeo shop opened in Marketplace Co-Op this past October, and not only … Read more

Temporary National Geographic Store Closes at Disney Springs

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The temporary National Geographic store in Marketplace Co-Op at Disney Springs has closed. Black curtains are around the shop. When it opened in October, the National Geographic store replaced WonderGround Gallery. Every purchase helped support the global nonprofit National Geographic Society in its work to protect and illuminate our world through exploration, research, and education. … Read more

Adventures by Disney and National Geographic Expeditions Adjusting COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements

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Adventures by Disney and National Geographic Expeditions are adjusting their COVID-19 vaccination requirements beginning in April 2023. Read their full announcement: Since the onset of the pandemic, we’ve been intentional in our approach to mitigating COVID-19. As the public health environment has improved, we’ve adjusted our protocols and remain committed to promoting health and safety … Read more

New Limited Edition ‘100 Disney Adventures of a Lifetime’ National Geographic Book at Walt Disney World

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A new limited edition National Geographic book celebrating the 100th anniversary of The Walt Disney Company is available at Walt Disney World. We first found “100 Disney Adventures of a Lifetime” at Bayview Gifts in Disney’s Contemporary Resort. “100 Disney Adventures of a Lifetime” – $100 The book has a black canvas cover with a … Read more

Guest Fight Breaks Out During ‘Harmonious,’ TRON Lightcycle Run Testing With People On Ride, Florida Congressman Speaks Out in Favor of Splash Mountain, & More: Daily Recap (12/14/22)

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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 Wednesday, December 14, 2022. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more