Tag: Disney
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‘Mary Poppins Returns’ to Open in Theaters December 2018, Starring Emily Blunt & Lin-Manuel Miranda
On Tuesday, the Walt Disney Company announced Mary Poppins Returns, a sequel to the classic film Mary Poppins, will head to theaters on December 25, 2018. So far, two cast members have been announced. Those names include Emily Blunt and Lin-Manuel Miranda. Reuniting the director and producing team behind Disney’s hit film musical “Into the Woods,” the…
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It’s a Small World Still the Happiest Cruise That Ever Sailed 50 Years Later
50 years ago It’s a Small World opened at Disneyland with a special ceremony celebrating the theme of global unity. Walt Disney was joined by over 50 representatives from foreign consulates around the world and children wearing traditional clothing from countries around the globe for this special ceremony. Walt Disney was joined by some of these children…
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Love is an Open Door for ‘Frozen – Live at the Hyperion’ – Review by Mr. DAPs
Today thousands of fans made the trek to Disney California Adventure to be able to see Frozen – Live at the Hyperion on its opening day. The show, a musical retelling of the Disney animated feature, quickly ran out of Fastpasses in the morning and a standby line formed for those hoping to see the…
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Orlando Star Wars Celebration Tickets Now on Sale, VIP SOLD OUT
Tickets for Orlando’s very own Star Wars Celebration are now on sale. The event running from April 13 – 16, 2017, will house all things Star Wars and more. From panels, exclusive merchandise and autograph sessions, it’s the place to be for any fan of the film franchise. Show Floor Hours: Thursday, April 13, 2017,…
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Disney Declares June 11 as “Speak Like a Whale Day”
Do you know how to speak whale? Well Dory from Finding Dory certainly does! What is even more exciting is that Pixar Animation, the Walt Disney Studios and Disney Parks have declared June 11 as “Speak Like a Whale Day.” What exactly does the day include? All things whale of course! Fans are encouraged to take part in…
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Disney Channel to Host DCOM Movie Marathon
Time for a blast from the past! This Memorial Day Weekend, the Disney Channel will host a marathon of all your favorite Disney Channel Original Movies (DCOM). Zetus lapetus! Check out the full lineup below. Which DCOM was your favorite? MAY 27 10 a.m. — Disney’s Kim Possible Movie: So the Drama 11:20 a.m. — Read…
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Disney & Pixar’s New ‘Finding Dory’ Trailer Swims to the Surface
Are you ready for a new Finding Dory trailer? Over the week, Disney and Pixar shared a brand new clip of what’s to come in the latest film. Swimming to theaters on June 17, we as an audience find out where exactly Dory came from. Time to bring out the tissues, because this trailer will…
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Netflix to Become “Exclusive U.S. Pay-TV Home” of the Latest Disney Films this Fall
Are you a fan of the streaming service, Netflix? Do you enjoy Disney films? This fall, “Netflix will become the exclusive U.S. pay-TV home of the latest films from Disney, Marvel, Lucasfilm and Pixar.” The announcement was made via a blog post by Chief Content Officer, Ted Sarandos. Variety reports: Netflix’s U.S. rights cover Disney…
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The Finest Hours – Mr. DAPs Home Theater Review
Based on a true story, The Finest Hours tells the story of the greatest small-boat rescue in the history of the United States Coast Guard. After a storm rips a T-2 oil tanker in half, 30 sailers find themselves trapped on half a ship that is sinking off the coast of Cape Cod. Coast Guard…
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Marvel Studios Announces Official Cast of ‘Thor: Ragnarok’
With the ongoing sucess of Marvel Studios, projects are always in constant motion. Over the weekend, the company announced the official cast lineup for Thor: Ragnarok. In the past few month alone, various rumors were flying around as to who would be in the third film installment. Let’s take a look the returning faces and…
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Brand NEW Live-Action ‘Beauty and the Beast’ Teaser Trailer Released
On Monday, Walt Disney Studios shared the first teaser trailer for the upcoming live-action film, Beauty and the Beast. In this brief clip, we hear familiar tunes and see some iconic elements from the original animated version. Disney’s Beauty and the Beast opens in theaters on March 17, 2017. Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” is…
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Marvel’s ‘Captain America: Civil War’ Becomes Biggest Global Film of 2016 Nearing $1 Billion
On Thursday, Entertainment Weekly reported that Marvel’s Captain America: Civil War has become the biggest global grossing film of 2016. The film which opened in theaters on May 6, has skyrocketed to over $978 million, according to Boxoffice Mojo. In doing so, the film surpassed Disney’s Zootopia and The Jungle Book. With theses numbers, foreign sales…
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Hong Kong Disneyland Begins Ride Tests for Marvel’s Iron Man Experience
Looks like Hong Kong Disneyland is about to receive some Tony Stark presence in the park. Over on Disney Parks Blog, the site announced testing for the brand new Iron Man attraction has begun. Marvel’s Iron Man Experience was announced back in 2013 and many cheered on behalf of its arrival. In doing so, once open,…
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Innovative Technology to be Used in Disneyland Resort’s “Frozen – Live at the Hyperion”
Ten days and counting until Disneyland Resort’s Frozen – Live at the Hyperion makes its debut. Recently, Disney Parks Blog shared a new video on the technology aspect of the stage production. Through new ways of storytelling, Disney has collaborated with award-winning video and projection designer Aaron Rhyne, according to the article. From props to performers, everything onstage…
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ABC Network Cancels The Muppets, Agent Carter & More
On Thursday, the ABC Network canceled a slew of cable shows. Across the board, a handful of popular series were cut in lieu of competition with online streaming services and more. According to Entertainment Weekly, Fox and CBS also canceled various shows. Networks will continue to drop shows in the following days. Series canceled under…
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Summer ‘Disney twenty-three’ Issue to Feature Shanghai Disneyland & More
In the latest Disney twenty-three magazine, presented by D23: The Official Disney Fan Club, readers will find plenty of information on the brand new Shanghai Disneyland park. From photos to in-depth articles on the park, the issue looks beyond the main gate. The issue, exclusively for Gold Members of D23: The Official Disney Fan Club, provides…
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Disney Interactive’s “Disney Infinity” Gaming Line to Shut Down
On Tuesday, the Walt Disney Company made a huge announcement in regards to Disney Interactive. The company’s “Infinity” video game line will come to an end as sales fell in the recent quarter, according to The Wall Street Journal. Walt Disney Co. is taking a $147 million charge as it cancels its “Infinity” videogame line and stops…
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Disney Movie Rewards & Fandango VIP Account Members Can Receive Exclusive ‘Captain America: Civil War’ Poster After Linking Accounts
Interested in obtaining an exclusive Captain America: Civil War poster for free? Whether you are #TeamCap or #TeamIronMan, you’ll have to check this one out. Disney Movie Rewards and Fandango are known for making your trips to the movies simple and easy. But, did you know you can link your accounts? If you link your Disney Movie Rewards…
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First Official Walt Disney Studios ‘Queen of Katwe’ Trailer Now Available
The wait is over! Walt Disney Studios officially released the first full trailer of Queen of Katwe. Based on true life events, Madina Nalwanga and Force Awakens’ Lupita Nyong’o retell the story of a young girl from Uganda. “Queen of Katwe” is the colorful true story of a young girl selling corn on the streets of rural…
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Disney & KaBOOM! Build Seventh Playground Together in the City of Anaheim
The Disneyland Resort and KaBOOM! have once again teamed up to create a brand new playground in the Orange County area. Marked as the seventh new playground in the City of Anaheim by KaBOOM! since 2011, Lincoln Park’s new playspace will benefit more than 1,200 children in the local area. On a misty Saturday morning, more…
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P!NK Debuts Original Song for Disney’s ‘Alice Through the Looking Glass’
With the release of Disney’s Alice Through the Looking Glass on May 27, Grammy award winning artist P!NK, created an original song for the upcoming release. The new music video features inspired elements from the film and more. Check it out below and let us know what you think. In Disney’s “Alice Through the Looking Glass,” an…
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Marvel’s ‘Captain America: Civil War’ Ranks Number One in U.S. Box Office
Over the weekend, fans of the Marvel Universe flocked to see the latest film, Captain America: Civil War. According to box office numbers, the film did more than okay with reviews and sales. MoviePilot reports the film brought in an estimated $181.79 million from opening weekend domestic sales. Overall, the film has since out-beat Iron Man 3 in…
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Walt Disney Studios Reveals First ‘Queen of Katwe’ Movie Poster
On Monday, Walt Disney Studios released a new poster for the upcoming film, Queen of Katwe. Starring Lupita Nyong’o (Force Awakens) and Madina Nalwanga, the film features the true life story of “a young girl from the streets of rural Uganda whose world rapidly changes when she is introduced to the game of chess.” Queen of…
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Six-Week Trial Run Beings at Shanghai Disneyland
In just a few short months, Shanghai Disneyland will officially open to the public. On June 16, the park will mark its grand opening to the public but, it was announced that in the weeks leading up the park’s opening, a trial run of operations will be held. The Walt Disney Company was quoted by…