Shannen Michaelsen

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Disney Appoints Asad Ayaz First-Ever Chief Brand Officer

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The Walt Disney Company has appointed Asad Ayaz as their first-ever chief brand officer. Ayaz will also continue his current role as president of marketing for Walt Disney Studios. In the newly created role, Ayaz will report directly to CEO Bob Iger in the newly created role. He will “develop and execute holistic brand marketing … Read more

PHOTOS: Full List (With Locations) of Disney100 Collectible Medallions Celebrating 100 Years of Disney at Walt Disney World

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Disney100 collectible medallions are now available at machines throughout Walt Disney World Resort. Collectible medallions are $6 each. Or you can purchase all four designs in a machine for $20. They are all silver coins, with the Disney 100 Years of Wonder logo with Mickey, Minnie, and Tinker Bell large on the back. Stars surround … Read more

PHOTOS: Top of Splash Mountain Tree Removed at Magic Kingdom

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Yesterday, we saw crew members cutting into the Splash Mountain tree at Magic Kingdom. Today, the top of the tree is gone. Although the tree was originally part of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure concept art, it was later revealed that it would be removed as the ride’s backstory was altered. Splash Mountain Tree At least a few feet … Read more

BREAKING: MagicBand+ Debuting on Disney Cruise Line Soon as ‘DisneyBand+’

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MagicBand+ technology will launch on Disney Cruise Line, beginning with a preview on select Disney Wish sailings. Disney Cruise Line did not announce an exact timeframe, but the preview will be happening this summer, during the Silver Anniversary at Sea. It will roll out to other ships sometime after the preview. On Disney Cruise Line, … Read more

Genie+ Sells Out for Fourth Day in a Row at Walt Disney World

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Shannen has been a Disney Parks fan and lover of dogs since childhood, despite Pluto's attempt to eat Shannen's Minnie Mouse doll the first time they met. They've made up now. You can email Shannen at shannen@mail.hkdrnt.com.

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Disney Genie+ has sold out for the fourth day in a row at Walt Disney World, and in record time. Gneie+ was on sale for $35 today and sold out before 9:45 a.m. Yesterday, it sold out just before 10:00 a.m. Genie+ is available for purchase beginning at 12:00 a.m. each day. Genie+ has only … Read more

BREAKING: Walt Disney World Resuming All Annual Pass Sales This Month

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Walt Disney World Annual Pass sales will resume for all four tiers on April 20, 2023, for the first time in a year and a half. Eligible Disney Vacation Club members will be able to purchase the Sorcerer Pass beginning April 13, 2023. Existing Annual Passholders will also be able to renew their pass outside … Read more

Funko Games Announces Star Wars Rivals Strategy Card Game Coming Soon

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Funko Games has announced Star Wars Rivals, a new strategy card game coming soon. Star Wars Rivals will be available for a limited pre-release sale at Star Wars Celebration from Friday, April 7, through Monday, April 10, 2023. Starting May 4, there will be limited availability of the Star Wars Rivals Premier Set at Walmart. … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Hippogriff Magical Encounter at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Universal Studios Japan

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For the first time at any Universal park worldwide, guests are able to meet and interact with some of the magical creatures of the “Harry Potter” and “Fantastic Beasts” franchise. These atmospheric encounters debuted exclusively at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Universal Studios Japan last month and will continue through the end of … Read more

‘I Care About Return on Investment’ — Ike Perlmutter Says Disney Fired Him Due to ‘Fundamental Differences’

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Isaac “Ike” Perlmutter has commented on his layoff from chairman of Marvel Entertainment by The Walt Disney Company in an interview with The Wall Street Journal (WSJ). Perlmutter says he was fired because of “fundamental differences in business” between himself and Disney leadership. Ike Perlmutter Perlmutter was on the board of Marvel Comics beginning in … Read more

Disney100 Pressed Pennies Now Available at EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Port Orleans Resort

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Disney100 pressed pennies are now available at EPCOT, as well as at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney’s Port Orleans Resort – Riverside. Disney100 Pressed Pennies at EPCOT With Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary recently ending its 18-month-long celebration, we are starting to see Disney100 merchandise taking its place. All around the parks, the Disney100 pressed pennies … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Full Experience Creating a Custom Action Figure With TRON Identity Program at Magic Kingdom

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The TRON Identity Program, allowing guests to create a custom TRON action figure, is now open in Tomorrowland Launch Depot at Magic Kingdom. Advance reservations are required for now, but the experience was delayed by one day. Tomorrowland Launch Depot is the remodeled and renamed Tomorrowland Light & Power Co. gift shop between Space Mountain … Read more

PHOTOS: Crews Begin Cutting Down Splash Mountain Tree at Magic Kingdom

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Shannen has been a Disney Parks fan and lover of dogs since childhood, despite Pluto's attempt to eat Shannen's Minnie Mouse doll the first time they met. They've made up now. You can email Shannen at shannen@mail.hkdrnt.com.

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Crews have begun cutting into the Splash Mountain tree at Magic Kingdom to remove it as the ride is transformed into Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. Splash Mountain Tree Although the tree was originally part of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure concept art, it was later revealed that it would be removed as the ride’s backstory was altered. Late last month, … Read more

Genie+ Sells Out For Third Day in a Row at Walt Disney World

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Shannen Michaelsen

Shannen has been a Disney Parks fan and lover of dogs since childhood, despite Pluto's attempt to eat Shannen's Minnie Mouse doll the first time they met. They've made up now. You can email Shannen at shannen@mail.hkdrnt.com.

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Disney Genie+ has sold out for the third day at Walt Disney World Resort despite its record-high price. Genie+ was available for $35 yesterday and today, the highest it has been priced at since its launch. Its previous record high was $29 per person, which it reached three times in the past few months, including … Read more

Universal Orlando Resort Hiring Full-Time Drone Operations Manager

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Shannen has been a Disney Parks fan and lover of dogs since childhood, despite Pluto's attempt to eat Shannen's Minnie Mouse doll the first time they met. They've made up now. You can email Shannen at shannen@mail.hkdrnt.com.

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Universal Orlando Resort is hiring a full-time Associate Project Manager for drone operations. “Universal Orlando’s Cinematic Celebration” officially ended its run at Universal Studios Florida last month to make way for a new nighttime spectacular. It’s been speculated for months that the new nighttime show would involve drones so this job posting supports the rumor. … Read more

Refurbished “it’s a small world” Reopening Next Month at Disneyland Paris

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The refurbished “it’s a small world” at Disneyland Paris will reopen after a year and a half on May 5, 2023. Disneyland Paris shared a video of Cast Members humming and whistling the famous Sherman Brothers theme song to announce the reopening date. Frédéric Clain, project leader of park operations product integration, told Disney Parks … Read more

J. Jonah Jameson Statue Returns to Marvel Super Hero Island After Years

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The J. Jonah Jameson statue has returned to Marvel Super Hero Island in Universal’s Islands of Adventure after being missing for years. The statue can be found in the extended outdoor queue for The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man. John “J.” Jonah Jameson Jr. is, of course, a Marvel legend, first appearing in Issue #1 of … Read more

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