Category: DAPs Magic News
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‘Queen Montreal Rock’ Bringing First Concert Film with IMAX Enhanced Sound by DTS to Disney+
Global streaming premiere to deliver the full dynamic range of every heart-pounding live concert moment for an immersive in-home experience Disney+ subscribers on certified devices worldwide will also have access to fan-favorite Marvel films with IMAX Enhanced sound BURBANK, Calif. and NEW YORK, N.Y. (April 14, 2024) – Following its record-breaking success as the biggest IMAX…
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Two Captains Log: Star Trek: Discovery S5E3 – “Jinaal” Review
It is time again to venture out with Discovery through its final season. The crew is on the track of finding an ancient device that might be the origin of life in the galaxy. It takes them to Trill where another clue is to be found. A former host of a symbiote holds the knowledge,…
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From ‘Deadpool’ to ‘Mufasa’: The Walt Disney Studios Rolls Out Its Robust Slate of New Releases
A new kingdom. Some new feelings. The return of an Oscar®-winning duo. A swearing Super Hero and his clawed companion. Silent screams in space. The return to Motunui. And the origins of a lionized king. That’s just some of what moviegoers can expect as The Walt Disney Studios rolled out its 2024 theatrical film slate…
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‘The Greatest Hits’ Review
Have you ever listened to song and been transported back to a time or event where it played? Maybe it was the first dance at your wedding, a song you listened to on a road trip with friends, or even your high school graduation. Music has a magical ability to “pull you back to some…
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Behind the Scenes of ABC News and National Geographic’s Extraordinary Eclipse Coverage
As the total solar eclipse passed over North America on Monday, ABC News and National Geographic partnered to take viewers on a journey along the path of totality for a day of unparalleled solar eclipse coverage. Spanning 10 cities — from Mazatlán, Mexico to Houlton, Maine — and dozens of anchors, correspondents, producers, and crew…
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Celebrities Help Deliver Rousing Sendoff to 100 Teens During Disney Dreamers Academy Commencement Ceremony at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida
Stars such as “Shark Tank” investor Daymond John, Disney actress Dara Reneé and Olympian Sanya Richards-Ross lent their support toward energizing the students’ career aspirations while also joining them on magical experiences that only happen at The Most Magical Place on Earth LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (April 7, 2024) – The 100 teens at Walt Disney…
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How Disney Helped ‘Bluey’ Become a ‘Global Phenomenon’ Ahead of Its First Extended-Length Special
The first extended-length Bluey special, “The Sign,” will roll out on Sunday, April 14, across Disney+ (12 a.m. PT), Disney Junior (7 a.m. ET/PT), and Disney Channel (7:30 a.m. ET/PT). Jointly commissioned by ABC Children’s and BBC Studios Kids & Family, Bluey is created and written by Joe Brumm and produced by multi-Emmy® Award-winning Ludo Studio in association with Screen…
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New Flavors and Enchanted Wishes Join a Stellar Collection of Disney Character Dining Experiences
1900 Park Fare returns to Disney’s Grand Floridian giving guests more choices and flexibility to enjoy character dining across Walt Disney World Resort LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (April 9, 2024) – The iconic 1900 Park Fare restaurant is opening its doors once again at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa on April 10, revealing a…
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The Beatles LOVE by Cirque du Soleil to End Run at The Mirage/Hard Rock Las Vegas
The Beatles LOVE by Cirque du Soleil is ending its run at The Mirage/Hard Rock Las Vegas on July 7, 2024. The show originally opened on June 30, 2006. The closure was announced by producers for the show on Tuesday. Cirque du Soleil CEO Stéphane Lefebvre shared that the decision to end the run of the…
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‘Shark Tank’ Investor Daymond John Makes Dream Come True for Teen During Disney Dreamers Academy at Walt Disney World Resort
John surprises a young entrepreneur with an invitation to be his personal guest at a taping of Shark Tank ABC’s ‘Shark Tank’ investor and successful businessman Daymond John left an aspiring young entrepreneur speechless when he surprised the student Saturday during Disney Dreamers Academy at Walt Disney World Resort with a personal invitation to join…
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Two Captains Log: Star Trek: Discovery S5E1&2 – “Red Directive” and “Under the Twin Moons” Review
Star Trek Discovery is back for the last time! And we get a rare time to compare two episodes in one week. The season starts with a new mission for Discovery with a red directive. Some couriers by the names of Moll and L’ak are racing Discovery to find a very old puzzle box from…
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Rising TV Star Dara Reneé, ‘Shark Tank’ Investor Daymond John, Hollywood Veteran Lance Gross and Olympian Sanya Richards-Ross Among the Celebrities Participating in Disney Dreamers Academy
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (April 1, 2024) – TV stars Daymond John, Dara Reneé, Lance Gross and Sanya Richards-Ross are among the celebrities lending their support to the 100 students taking part in the 17th annual Disney Dreamers Academy (April 3-7) at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. These celebrities will be joined by well-known DJ…
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Shareholders Vote To Elect Disney’s Full Slate of 12 Directors
The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) announced that, based on the tabulation of its proxy solicitor, it appears that Disney’s full slate of 12 directors has been elected by a substantial margin over the nominees of Trian and Blackwells at Disney’s 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders today. Final voting tallies are subject to certification by…
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Iowa-LSU is the Most-Watched College Basketball Game for ESPN Ever
A showdown for the ages brought in record ratings for ESPN. The Elite Eight contest — which had Caitlin Clark’s Iowa Hawkeyes advance past Angel Reese’s LSU Tigers — delivered a record 12.3 million viewers for the sports network on Monday night. That makes it the most-watched women’s college basketball game on record. In fact,…
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Disney and Positive Stuff – Looking Back at 20 Years of Daps Magic
20 years ago today, Daps Magic was born. This came out of a dream for something better and kinder than what existed at the time. This dream has only continued and grown through the years. It continues on today and is bigger than ever. At Daps Magic we strive to be a place where fans…
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The Walt Disney Company and NatGeo Announce Global Earth Month Campaign ourHOME +
(BURBANK, CA / WASHINGTON, D.C. – April 1, 2024) The Walt Disney Company and National Geographic announced today a new global cross-platform campaign, ourHOME, timed to coincide with Earth Month. The campaign will spotlight efforts internally and externally that help protect, restore and celebrate ourHOME by highlighting creators, storytellers and cast members for their contributions. For over a century,…
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Celebrate Earth Month and Enjoy Spring Flowers at Shanghai Disney Resort
Shanghai, March 29, 2024 – Shanghai Disney Resort invites guests to celebrate the planet we all share and appreciate the beauty of nature during this year’s Earth Month celebrations in April. A host of interactive events and activities will be rolled out, including the “ourHOME” Nature Conservation Forum on Earth Day, featuring guest speakers who have…
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How ESPN is Changing the Way We Watch Baseball
Whether it’s advanced volumetric replays via Statcast, in-game conversations with players on the field, or unique collaborations with Major League Baseball, the ESPN Sunday Night Baseball crew is prepared to deliver even deeper insight and understanding into the game. “People want experiences,” Karl Ravech, a veteran ESPN baseball commentator, said. “Our broadcast is an opportunity…
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REVIEW: Sensational Springtime Buffet at Goofy’s Kitchen
This evening, we took a trip to the Disneyland Resort to experience the first night of the Sensational Springtime Buffet at Goofy’s Kitchen. This special dining event is running from March 28 to May 12, 2024, and is available for breakfast, brunch, and dinner! This is a review of our personal experience of our dinner!…
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‘Godzilla x Kong’ Leans into Family-Friendlier Tones, Does it Work?
Warner Brothers and Legendary Pictures have added another entry into the Monsterverse. In this new film, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, Godzilla and Kong are joined by human counterparts as well as some fellow kaiju. Much like the previous film, the tone is more family-oriented than the initial entries of the franchise. Does this…
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The Coffee Builders to Host Disney Legend Bob Gurr in Phoenix
The restaurant and design studio, The Coffee Builders and Porter Barn Wood are co-hosting the iconic theme park designer and one of the original Disney Imagineers, Bob Gurr, for a one-day-only seminar series. Gurr is a living theme park legend whom Walt Disney personally hired to design attraction vehicles for beloved rides including Disneyland’s Monorail,…
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ESPN and the College Football Playoff Extend Exclusive Media Rights Agreement Through 2031-32 Season
ESPN and the College Football Playoff (CFP) have reached a pair of media agreements that ensures ESPN will continue as the exclusive, worldwide rightsholder to college football’s premier postseason event through the 2031-32 season. The exclusive home of the CFP since its inception in 2015, ESPN will expand its current package for the final two…
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‘Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour (Taylor’s Version)’ Debuts as the No. 1 Music Film Ever on Disney+
The 3.5-Hour Concert Film Garnered 4.6 Million Views and 16.2 Million Hours on Disney+ in its Opening Weekend Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour (Taylor’s Version) continues its record-breaking streak with 4.6 million views* on Disney+ in 3 days, making it the No. 1 music film ever on the platform. Taylor Swift fans took to Disney+…
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Bob Weis Crowdfunding ‘Ghost Dog’ Novel
Former President of Walt Disney Imagineering Bob Weis is writing a novel called “Ghost Dog,” a thrilling journey into magic & adventure as the impossible becomes the new normal at Disneyland. This novel is being crowdfunded through Indiegogo. Get set for a white-knuckle journey into magic and adventure as the impossible becomes the new normal!…
