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Disney Parks to Kick Off a ‘Monstrous Summer’ With 24 Hours of Magic on Both Coasts

Spaceship Earth Transforms into “Monsters University” Star Mike Wazowski To Announce All-Night Parties for Walt Disney World, Disneyland Resorts ANAHEIM, Calif. and LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (April 25, 2013) – Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort will kick off a Monstrous Summer by keeping three theme parks open for 24 hours …

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Music Being Made for ‘Mickey and the Magical Map’

When Mickey and the Magical Map opens to the public in May, this new Disneyland show will be accompanied by a soundtrack that is Hollywood quality and recorded at a Hollywood soundstage. Creative Entertainment Executive Producer Doug McIntyre and Music Director Bruce Healey recently offered Disney Parks Blogs readers a …

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Mystic Manor Comes to Life at Hong Kong Disneyland’s Mystic Point

Mystic Point will be opening to guests of Hong Kong Disneyland on May 17, 2013. This is a whole year ahead of when it was originally scheduled to be completed. Mystic Point will included an E-Ticket Attraction, merchandise, and dining locations when it officially opens in May. The area will …

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Summer Soars at Walt Disney World Resort – Shows, Attractions, Events and More Add Up to Monstrous Fun

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – How big is summer 2013 at Walt Disney World Resort? So big that only one word describes the attractions, shows, events and more awaiting summer guests to the Florida Vacation Kingdom:MONSTROUS. Disney’s Monstrous Summer is bursting with good times for the entire family, whether it’s the …

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‘Monsters University’ Final Theatrical Trailer Released

Mike Wazowski and James P. Sullivan are an inseparable pair, but that wasn’t always the case. From the moment these two mismatched monsters met they couldn’t stand each other. This is the story of how Mike and Sulley overcame their differences and became the best of friends. Here is the ’Monsters …

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Tokyo Disney’s Happiness is Here Parade

Take a look at the Happiness is Here Parade at the Tokyo Disney Resort. This parade celebrates 30 years of magic for the Tokyo Disney Resort in what is being called The Happiness Year. This year will also be celebrated with a Happiness Tour, an updated Star Tours, and specialized …

Summer Brings More Limited Time Magic: Weekly Surprises, Delights for a Little Extra Magic

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Guests continue to find an extra sprinkle of pixie dust all summer long when they visit Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort. Imagine an Independence Day celebration – only it lasts an entire week….Main Street mainstays the Dapper Dans rocking out with boy band …

Gala Osceola Celebrates Local Leaders for Sharing Magic

DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Sept. 11, 2012 – A magical evening took place at Disney’s Yacht and Beach Resort recently as the Hispanic Business Council of Osceola County held its annual Gala Osceola event. The elegant black tie affair recognized individuals and companies …

As Aulani Expands, Vacationers Can Enjoy a Five-Night Stay for the Price of Three Nights

DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE KO OLINA, Hawaii (August 3, 2012) – In the year since its Grand Opening, Aulani, a Disney Resort and Spa in Hawaii, has become so popular with guests of all ages that plans are already underway for expansion beginning in September. As this …

“JAKE AND THE NEVER LAND PIRATES: JAKE SAVES BUCKY” Arrives on DVD and Digital Copy October 16

DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE “JAKE AND THE NEVER LAND PIRATES: JAKE SAVES BUCKY” Arrives on DVD and Digital Copy October 16 Synopsis: Jake is back with everyone’s favorite pirate ship – Bucky! Captain Hook is up to his sneaky tricks and has taken over Jake’s ship. Now …

“The Santa Clause,” “The Santa Clause 2” & “The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause” Lands on Blu-ray October 16, 2012

DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Celebrate the Holiday Season with this Spectacular Blu-ray™ Box Set! Synopsis: Have three times the fun as you celebrate the season with the complete Santa Clause trilogy – now available for the first time on Blu-ray in one spectacular box set! Superstar comedian …

The Story Begins — Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two

DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Get immersed into the storyline of Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two, with this exciting opening movie, as you prepare to join Mickey and Oswald in an action-packed co-op adventure to save the forgotten world of Wasteland. [youtube]

The Happiest Place on Earth is About to Get Spookier: Disneyland Resort Celebrates Halloween Time 2012, Sept. 14 Through Oct. 31

DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Separate-ticket ‘Mickey’s Halloween Party’ Offers Trick-or-Treating In Disneyland Park on 11 Special Nights ANAHEIM, Calif,.(July 16, 2012) – The Happiest Place on Earth is about to get spookier as Halloween Time returns to Disneyland Resort this fall with Disney villains, Mickey Mouse and his friends in Halloween costumes …

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Cast Members Perform 10th Encore Show for Charity

DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., July 16, 2012 – In 2002, a few Walt Disney World Cast Members sharing a passion for artistic expression and a desire to help local charities came together to create magic in a special way — producing cabaret-style productions …

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Disneyland Celebrates Turning 57

DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Today Disneyland celebrated 57 years since Walt Disney originally said “to all who come to this happy place, welcome!” The celebration took place in Town Square at 2:30 pm with characters streaming (flash mob style) into the area that was surrounded by …

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An Olympic Sendoff at Disneyland

DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs On July 17, 2012 the USA Olympic Volleyball players were given a parade in their honor as they were sent off to London to compete in the Olympic Games. The parade began at Small World and made its way to Town Square. …

Grizzly Gulch Officially Opens in Hong Kong The largest themed area in Hong Kong Disneyland’s expansion Unexpected runaway adventure immerses Guests in unique Wild West experience

DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE (Hong Kong, July 13, 2012) – Grizzly Gulch, the largest themed area in Hong Kong Disneyland’s expansion, will officially open tothe public on July 14, 2012. Today, Guests were welcomed at the Grizzly Gulch Grand Opening Ceremony to enjoy an unexpected runaway adventure through a unique multidirectional …

Comic Con Celebrates MARVEL’s One-Shot Fan Experience!

DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE [youtube] On Friday, July 13, 2012, select fans at San Diego Comic Con were treated to an exclusive premiere screening of ITEM 47, a Marvel One-Shot short film which will be included with the bonus material on the upcoming September 25th Blu-ray & DVD …

TV on DVD: ONCE UPON A TIME – Videos from Comic Con!

DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE “Once Upon A Time” debuts videos at Comic-Con International… Watch: Video from mock dating site “Singlebrooke,” celebrating ‘Once Upon A Time: The Complete First Season’ coming to Blu-ray & DVD August 28. [youtube]

Disney Store’s Limited Edition Frankenweenie Vinyl, New Disney POP! Vinyl and Snack Food-Inspired “So Tasty” Vinylmation Figures, Debut at Comic-Con International 2012

DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Exclusive Disney Toys, Vinyl and Collectibles from Marvel, Pixar and More Available at Comic-Con PASADENA, Calif., July 11, 2012 — Disney Store will debut its limited edition Sparky-Saurus vinyl figure, inspired by the upcoming Tim Burton film from Disney, Frankenweenie, in the Funko booth …

AVENGERS Phase One Blu-Ray Disc Collection & Item 47 Poster Debut!

DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE DON’T MISS MARVEL’S “THE AVENGERS” ALTERNATE REALITY GAME (ARG) AT COMIC-CON By Downloading “The Avengers Initiative: A Marvel Second Screen App”, Fans On The Ground At ComicCon Can Partake In A Special ARG In San Diego That Will Ultimately Grant Access To An …

Cast Members donate more than 4,000 meals

DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE More than 4,000 meals will be shared with the Second Harvest Food Bank, a United Way organization, thanks to generous Cast Members who participated in a recent food drive. The drive, which was conducted by the FAMILIES Diversity Resource Group (DRG), in partnership …

Brave: The Video Game – A Review by Johnny 5

DAPs Magic Disney News – by Johnny 5 I recently had an opportunity to sit down and play through Brave: The Video Game on the Wii, which is based on the Pixar movie of the same name. I thought that the environment was lovely, the fighting system seemed solid enough, …

2012 Comic-Con Marvel Panel Schedule

DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Marvel takes San Diego by storm during Comic-Con International San Diego 2012, from July 12-15! If you’re a True Believer–and we know you are–you can’t afford to miss out on the Marvel panels! Trust us, no fan will be disappointed because whether you’re …

D23 PRESENTS: TREASURES OF THE WALT DISNEY ARCHIVES, THE LARGEST DISNEY ARCHIVES EXHIBIT IN THE WORLD, CELEBRATES GRAND OPENING AT THE RONALD REAGAN PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY & MUSEUM

DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Mrs. Ronald Reagan; Bob Iger, Chairman and CEO, The Walt Disney Company; Frederick J. Ryan, Jr., Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation; and Mickey and Minnie Mouse celebrate the opening of D23 PRESENTS TREASURES OF THE WALT DISNEY …