Another window honoring a person who has contributed greatly to Disneyland legacy has been unveiled. This window honoring Disney Legend Harrison “Buzz” Price can be found on the left side of City Hall next to a small staircase. This window honors the man who was instrumental in picking the locations …
Annette Funicello, one of the original Mouseketeers picked by Walt Disney himself, has died at the age of 70 on Monday, April 8, at Mercy Southwest Hospital in Bakersfield, California from complications to multiple sclerosis. “Annette was and always will be a cherished member of the Disney family, synonymous with the …
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Jaytasmic Hello everyone! Happy Easter! I know my photo update posts have been missing for a while now but I’m happy to report that I’m back and ready to post more photo updates for you all! This past week I celebrated my birthday at …
DAPs Magic Disney Magic – Mr. DAPs “Here you leave today and enter the world of yesterday, tomorrow, and fantasy.” ― Walt Disney Today, the Disneyland Resort expanded the world of fantasy for guests to enjoy when visiting the Disneyland Park. Fantasy Faire now offers guests the opportunity to visit the …
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Jaytasmic Good evening everyone! Welcome to my first official weekly photo update for Daps Magic News! This week I went on an evening visit to Disneyland and took the time to experience the official start of the Christmas season. It is my favorite time …
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE November 6, 2012 – Disney Interactive today announced that a demo of the highly-anticipated “Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two” video game is now available for download on the PlayStation®Network and Xbox LIVE® Marketplace for the Xbox 360® video game and …
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Oct. 12, 2012 – Continuing a 47-year tradition created by Walt Disney himself, Walt Disney World Resort has selected two Cast Members to serve in the revered and sought-after role of Ambassadors. In a ceremony held today at Epcot, Tye Arnold …
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE For the First Time on Disney Blu-rayTM, with New Digital Restoration, Celebrate the 1961 Classic Disney Musical, Produced by Walt Disney himself, Starring Annette Funicello this Holiday BABES IN TOYLAND Available December 11, 2012 Synopsis: Tom the Piper’s Son is about to marry …
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 …
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs On July 6, a new exhibit will be opening at the Ronald Reagan Library. The exhibit, entitled D23 Presents Treasures of the Walt Disney Archives offers guests a look at the biggest public display of the Walt Disney Archives ever. It includes …
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs The 4th of July is next Wednesday! As many people know, Walt Disney was a very patriotic man. His patriotism lives on every day with the patriotic flag retreat in both the Disneyland and Disney California Adventure parks. In the summer, both …
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Quotes from John Lasseter, Kathy Mangum, Kevin Rafferty, Lisa Girolami, Ray Spencer, Coulter Winn, Andrew Sutton and Disneyland Resort President George A. Kalogridis CARS LAND JOHN LASSETER, Chief Creative Officer, Pixar and Walt Disney Animation Studios Q: Why is Cars Land meaningful for you? …
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Guests Roll Back in Time with Bells, Whistles and Nostalgic Spirit Guests enter the newly expanded Disney California Adventure Park through a completely redesigned entrance that brings the spirit of Walt Disney into the park like never before. Immersed in a locale reminiscent …
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE TICKETS AVAILABLE JUNE 26 FOR THE LARGEST DISNEY ARCHIVES EXHIBIT EVER — D23 PRESENTS TREASURES OF THE WALT DISNEY ARCHIVES AT THE RONALD REAGAN PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM D23: The Official Disney Fan Club Makes Final Preparations As Hundreds of Never-Before-Seen Disney Artifacts …
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs One of the big changes that has come to Disney California Adventure is found the moment one enters the park. In the past, the destination once inside the gates was a giant orange looking sun with a fountain/water feature around it. If …
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs [youtube] This morning, Disney California Adventure was relaunched as Bob Iger, Mickey Mouse, the Buena Vista Street News Boys, and many other honored guests and Cast Members re-opened Disney California Adventure. With the “Storytellers” statue just feet away, the event refocused Disney …
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Expanded Disney California Adventure Park Features New Entrance Themed to Los Angeles of the 1920s and ’30s, When Walt Disney Arrived With Big Dreams and Plans for an Animation Studio ANAHEIM, Calif., June 6, 2012 – When guests walk into a Disney theme …
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE “Cinderella has never looked more beautiful” - Leonard Matlin, Reelz Channel Bibbidi Bobbidi Blu! Disney Transforms Its Classic Fairytale To All-New Blu-ray™ Heights for Its Royal Diamond Edition Debut, October 2, 2012 BURBANK, California, April 27, 2012 –– “A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes,” …
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE D23 Presents Treasures of The Walt Disney Archives, Opening July 6 at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library & Museum The Official Disney Fan Club Showcases the Largest-Ever Exhibition of Iconic Props, Costumes, Artwork and Artifacts from the Walt Disney Archives BURBANK, Calif. – …
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Last month, Marceline, was screened in front of D23 members who visited to Marceline, Missouri as a part of the Disney D23′s Journey to Marceline event. Following the success of the screening of Marceline in Marceline, Andy and Sara Neitzert have now …
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Marceline, Missouri is an almost mythical place to Disney fans. Those who know the history of Walt Disney know that this is that place he associated with his childhood. It was the place he fashioned Main Street, USA after at Disneyland. Some …
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE BURBANK, Calif., March 6, 2012 – Robert B. Sherman, half of the acclaimed and prolific Sherman Brothers songwriting team, passed away in London, England, on March 5 at The London Clinic, from an age-related illness. He was 86 years old. In collaboration with …
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Walk through New Orleans Square and quite often you’d find an elderly gentleman playing Jazz guitar. Kind hearted and gentle, Ernest “Ernie” McLean filled the area with music and memories since he was originally hired by Walt Disney in 1966. This man …
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Hidden above the firehouse on Main Street, USA, is a little known spot Walt created as a place to stay while Disneyland was being constructed. Over the years he worked out of the apartment as well as spent family time with his children …
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Jan. 30, 2012 - Inspiration meets innovation when Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom opens to Walt Disney World Guests in late February of this year. This immersive, role-playing game features unprecedented interaction with Disney characters who come to life in …