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  • Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson sings ‘Moana’ song to daughter for ‘937th time today’

    Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson sings ‘Moana’ song to daughter for ‘937th time today’

    Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson shared a sweet video of himself singing along to “Moana” with his nearly 2-year-old daughter Tiana and it’s adorable!

    “And for the 937th time today she wants daddy to sing along with Maui,” Johnson, 47, captioned a video of him mouthing along the words to “You’re Welcome” from Disney’s “Moana” as his 1-year-old Tiana Gia sits complacently on his lap.

    Take a look at the adorable video below:

    “She has no idea, we’re the same person,” Johnson, 47, captioned the cute clip, in which Tia looks mostly unaffected at the beginning but smiles widely near the end, as her dad starts bouncing her up and down. “And I have no idea what day it is anymore, but I am sure it’s one that ends with Y.”

    Johnson went on to address his fans who were also social distancing during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, writing, “To all the mama and papa bears out there going thru it — we understand. 24hr parenting.”

  • Disney Shared The Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe Used At One Of Its Resorts and it’s Delicious

    Disney Shared The Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe Used At One Of Its Resorts and it’s Delicious

    To help bring the Magic of Disney home, Disney has been sharing recipes for some of its most iconic treats from the parks, like churro bites and Dole whips, and now there is a Disney resort-inspired chocolate chip cookie recipe that you can make at home and save some dough.

    Chocolate chip cookies get their very own holiday coming up on May 15 and the chefs at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa have shared their recipe for The quintessential all-American treat

    Below you’ll find Chef Erich’s chocolate chip cookie recipe – a delicious and easy sweet you can make at home for memories of a Walt Disney World Resort vacation.

    Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Chocolate Chip Cookies
    Makes about 3 dozen medium, or 18 large cookies

    2 1/2 cups flour
    1 teaspoon baking soda
    1/2 teaspoon salt
    10 tablespoons (1 1/4 sticks butter), softened
    1 cup packed brown sugar
    3/4 cup powdered sugar
    2 eggs
    2 teaspoons vanilla extract
    12-ounce bag semi-sweet chocolate chips

    1. Preheat oven to 330°F.
    2. Sift flour, baking soda and salt into a large bowl and set aside.
    3. Combine butter, brown sugar and powdered sugar in a separate bowl and cream with electric mixer until fluffy.
    4. With mixer running, add eggs, one at a time, then add vanilla. Mix until combined, scraping sides of bowl.
    5. Slowly add flour mixture, scraping sides of bowl. Stir in chocolate chips.
    6. Scoop 1 tablespoon dough for medium cookies and 2 tablespoons for large onto ungreased baking sheet.
    7. Bake until light golden, 10 to 12 minutes for medium cookies, 12 to 14 minutes for large.
  • Disney Bedtime Hotline Returns for a Limited Time

    Disney Bedtime Hotline Returns for a Limited Time

    It’s official! Disney has announced the return of its beloved Disney Bedtime Hotline to help bring a little pixie dust to fans and families everywhere.

    Beginning today, fans can hear messages from favorite Disney characters before falling asleep – all from the comfort of home.

    Parents, simply call 1-877-7-MICKEY for one of five special messages for your little ones from Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Daisy Duck or Goofy.

    The toll-free hotline will run for a limited time only, so be sure to make your call before the end of the month, Thursday, April 30 at midnight PT. Available in the United States only. Limit 1 message per call.

    If calling using a mobile phone, standard mobile charges may apply. For other entertaining ideas at home, including free downloadable sleep content activities to Create Magic Moments with Disney, check out www.shopDisney.com/BedtimeHotline. Fans can find out more information on the Disney Bedtime Hotline along with sleep products and information on the subscription Disney Bedtime Adventure Box.

  • ‘The Mandalorian’ Docuseries Set For Star Wars Day Premiere On Disney+

    ‘The Mandalorian’ Docuseries Set For Star Wars Day Premiere On Disney+

    To help celebrate Star Wars Day, Disney+ is set to receive an in-depth, behind-the-scenes look in a new eight-part documentary series exclusive to the streaming platform.

    The first of Disney Gallery: The Mandalorian’s eight episodes will premiere on Disney+ on May 4 — or May the Fourth, to Star Wars fans — with new episodes every Friday.

    That the eight episodes of this docuseries perfectly corresponds to the episode count of season one of The Mandalorian might lead you to believe that each episode of Gallery would focus on a different “chapter” of the show. Alas, the announcement says each “explores a different facet” of the series’ creation through never-before-seen footage and interviews hosted by Jon Favreau.

    Some such facets include “the filmmaking process, the legacy of George Lucas’ Star Wars, how the cast brought the characters to life, the series’ groundbreaking technology, the artistry behind the show’s practical models, effects, and creatures, plus the creative influences, the iconic score, and connections to Star Wars characters and props from across the galaxy.”

  • Sneak Peek Epic Disney Family Singalong Coming to ABC

    Sneak Peek Epic Disney Family Singalong Coming to ABC

    Disney is committed to bringing magic into homes right now during these uncertain times and now they are bringing more musical magic to your household with The Disney Family Singalong, an all-star variety event that sees celebrities and their families singing classics from their homes.

    This hour-long television special, hosted by Ryan Seacrest, will air Thursday, April 16, at 8 p.m. EDT on ABC. It’s going to be a nationwide event featuring celebrities and their families singing their favorite Disney tunes from home … and encouraging you to join in the fun with them.

    Take a look below of a preview of what you can expect:

    Special guests will be singing plenty of songs that will make you feel as if you magically transported into a Disney park, including:

    • “I Won’t Say I’m In Love,” Ariana Grande
    • “A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes,” Demi Lovato and Michael Bublé
    • “Be Our Guest,” Derek Hough and Hayley Erbert, with a special appearance by Julianne Hough
    • “Can You Feel the Love Tonight,” Christina Aguilera
    • “Do You Want to Build a Snowman?,” Thomas Rhett
    • “Friend Like Me,” James Monroe Iglehart with Broadway Company of Disney’s “ALADDIN”
    • “Gaston,” Josh Gad, Luke Evans and Alan Menken
    • ‘it’s a small world,” John Stamos
    • “Let It Go,” Amber Riley
    • “Under the Sea,” Jordan Fisher
    • “I Wan’na Be Like You,” Darren Criss
    • “You’ve Got a Friend in Me,” Josh Groban
    • An epic performance of “We’re All in This Together” with Kenny Ortega and his friends from “High School Musical,” “Descendants,” “High School Musical: The Musical: The Series,” “Zombies” and more including Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Tisdale, Corbin Bleu, Monique Coleman, Lucas Grabeel, KayCee Stroh, Raven-Symoné, Dove Cameron, Sofia Carson, Booboo Stewart, Sarah Jeffery, Meg Donelly, Milo Manheim, Joshua Bassett, Olivia Rodrigo, Sofia Wylie, Matt Cornett, Dara Reneé, Julia Lester, Larry Saperstein, Frankie Rodriguez, Joe Serafini, TikTok Sensations Charli D’Amelio and Dixie D’Amelio, Chucky Klapow, Jared Murillo, Ro Malaga, Britt Stewart, Kim Klapow and Bayli Baker Thompson.
    • And many more from across The Walt Disney Company and beyond! 

    An animated character will be your guide as you sing along with well-known melodies from these beloved Disney stories. The broadcast will also feature special messages from Walt Disney Television, sharing information about the United States’ largest domestic hunger-relief organization, Feeding America, and how to support those experiencing hunger in these unprecedented times.

  • Disney Cruise Line extends suspension of Disney Magic departures through June 7

    Disney Cruise Line extends suspension of Disney Magic departures through June 7

    With the wellbeing of its guests and team members as its top priority and in line with direction from health experts and government officials, Disney Cruise Line has decided to extend the suspension of Disney Magic departures through Sunday, June 7, 2020. 

    In light of this cancellation, Disney Cruise Line is offering the choice of a 125% future cruise credit to be used for a future sailing within 15 months of your original sail date, or a full refund.

    The credit is automatically added to your account. You may place a reservation on hold by applying it as a payment option when booking a new reservation online. Take a look below at the departures affected:

    This affects Disney Cruise Line departures for:

    • May 23 – 7-night Mediterranean
    • May 30 – 7-night Mediterranean
    • June 6 – 7-night Mediterranean

    If you need to speak to someone directly, please contact a member of the Disney Cruise Line reservation team at 1-866-325-6685 or 407-566-7797.

  • PHOTO: Disney+ Worker Fired for Using Foul Language with Customer Online

    PHOTO: Disney+ Worker Fired for Using Foul Language with Customer Online

    A Disney+ customer services employee has been fired after telling a British user to ‘suck my d***’ and ‘eat s***, w****’ on the company’s live chat function.

    Subscriber Reece Scott, 23, from Woking, Surrey, had contacted the Disney help desk online after receiving an error message when trying to watch Brother Bear.

    But he was horrified to receive foul-mouthed reply, and quickly ended the chat, before taking a screenshot and complaining to the new streaming service. Take a look at the exchange below:

    Disney+ confirmed its employee had been dismissed and said a full investigation is underway to ensure this doesn’t happen again. 

    The exchange will raise fears among parents that any children using the help feature may also receive insulting responses.

  • You Can Make $1000 Comparing Disney Originals To Their Remakes

    You Can Make $1000 Comparing Disney Originals To Their Remakes

    UpgradedPoints.com has a deal for Disney fans, offering $1,000 and some other goodies to one lucky binger to review and compare 12 classic films to their live-action reboots.

    The winner will be asked to keep track through a spreadsheet and post to social media. Sound like something you could do over the course of 30 days?

    Take a look below the requirements and how to sign up:

    To apply, you have to be at least 18 and a US resident. They are looking for a Disney lover has time to watch 12 classic Disney movies and their respective remakes.

    Take a look at the list of 12 movies that you’ll be asked to binge-watch over 1 month’s time:

    • 101 Dalmatians
    • Alice in Wonderland
    • Sleeping Beauty (Remake: Maleficent)
    • Cinderella
    • The Jungle Book
    • Beauty and the Beast
    • The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (Remake: Christopher Robin)
    • Dumbo
    • Aladdin
    • The Lion King
    • Lady and the Tramp
    • Mulan

    The ideal applicant will have:

    • Overall enthusiasm for Disney – you’re the type of person who has Disney soundtracks on your Spotify and immediately signed up for Disney+
    • A love for movies, especially the Disney classics
    • Strong attention to detail – nothing gets past you!
    • The ability and availability to binge-watch 12 movies and their remakes in a short amount of time
    • Active social media accounts on Facebook and Twitter

    In addition to a worksheet, they’re asking the selected binger to share their experience on social media. You’ll have to prove to them you’re a big Disney fan by the deadline of April 20. The winner will be notified just a few days later.

  • Bob Iger Reasserts Control at Disney as Company Navigates Coronavirus Impact

    Bob Iger Reasserts Control at Disney as Company Navigates Coronavirus Impact

    Bob Iger stepped down from his role of Disney CEO in February, but he has now postponed semi-retirement to retake control of the company as it braces for changes caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

    Iger transitioned into a new role at Disney as executive chairman to focus on the company’s “creative endeavors” after exiting as CEO. But he has “effectively returned to running the company” in recent weeks amid the coronavirus crisis and has “smoothly reasserted control,” according to The New York Times.

    “A crisis of this magnitude and its impact on Disney would necessarily result in my actively helping Bob [Chapek] and the company contend with it, particularly since I ran the company for 15 years,” he told the NYT’s Media Columnist Ben Smith in an email.

    Smith wrote that Iger is also discussing what the company will look like post-pandemic, beyond figuring out how to get the parks back on line, including the possibility of temperature checks. He has asked associates to explore permanent changes across businesses that might include ending expensive upfront advertiser presentations and no longer producing costly pilots for shows that might not air.

  • Live action ‘Robin Hood, Remake in the Works at Disney

    Live action ‘Robin Hood, Remake in the Works at Disney

    Disney has been turning out live-action remakes like a machine and now the company has announced that it is the early production phase of making a live-action version of the 1973 movie-musical version of ‘Robin Hood’ which is to be released on Disney+.

    The new version is being developed with the animals in a CGI/live-action hybrid format, similar to Disney remakes of “The Jungle Book” and “Dumbo.” The deals for Estrada and Granlund were signed early last month prior to the coronavirus pandemic.

    The 1973 “Robin Hood” — produced and directed by Wolfgang Reitherman — was centered on the classic story of Robin Hood, Little John, Friar Tuck, Maid Marian and the Sheriff of Nottingham. Hood, portrayed as a fox, led the fight against Prince John’s excessive taxation. Little John was depicted as a bear, Friar Tuck as a badger, Prince John as a lion, the sheriff of Nottingham as a wolf and Maid Marian as a vixen.

    Carlos Lopez Estrada, perhaps best known for directing the 2018 crime movie Blindspotting, is on board to helm the project, which is being written by Kari Granlund. Granlund already is in the Disney fold after having written the studio’s recent remake of Lady and the Tramp.

    Justin Springer, who counts the studio’s Dumbo and Tron Legacy among his credits, is producing the feature being developed for the studio’s Disney+ streaming service.