Tag: Disney
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Year of Star Wars & Our Picks of 2015 – DAPsCast Episode 27
Mr. Daps, Murray, Annie, Danie, and Mikey talk all about Star Wars and its presence throughout 2015. Included in this is Star Wars Celebration, which was in Anaheim. Thoughts on Force Awakens is talked about (with some spoilers so be warned). Also brought up is Season of the Force which is at Disneyland and Disney’s…
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Disney’s ‘The Hunchback of Notre Dame’ Studio Cast Recording Available This January
“Come one, come all!” In that past few years Disney’s stage musical, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, has made headlines. From playing the La Jolla Playhouse to the Paper Mill Playhouse and now on to Denmark, the production retells the classic story of Victor Hugo’s novel and the animated Disney film. On top of the props, costumes and…
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Walt Disney World Resort Shares New Year’s Eve Entertainment Lineup
Plan on spending New Year’s Eve at the Walt Disney World Resort? Disney Parks Blog recently shared a fun lineup of entertainment options in celebration of the New Year. Epcot, Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Hollywood Studios will each have several offerings. From music to nighttime shows, they have it covered! Check out the entertainment below. Epcot…
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2015 Disney Stories Countdown #2 – Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Star Wars: The Force Awakens has overwhelmed the box office this holiday season, so it’s an easy pick for the top 5 stories. The Lead Up Force Awakens didn’t start a couple of weeks ago. The path to the movie has been one over several months. With trailers, merchandise, and general fan hype, the movie…
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D23 Gold Members to Receive Exclusive Gift
Hey there D23 Members! In the coming year, active Gold Members will receive a very special gift. In celebration of Walt Disney’s newly restored and refurbished office at the studios in Burbank, D23 will be sending out a “collection of 23 items reproduced ‘From the Office of Walt Disney.’” The gift set includes all things…
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Mouse Mingle to Host New Year’s Eve Party in Hollywood
In just a few short days, the New Year will be here! With a big occasion like this, there are many ways to celebrate. Whether it’s a night in or a spin on the town, the options are endless. As you may have seen on the news or other various Disney themed blogs, the latest internet…
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2015 Disney Stories Countdown #3 – Disneyland’s 60th
This year was full of big events for Disney, and one of the most anticipated was Disneyland’s 60th anniversary. This diamond studded celebration kicked off officially in May, and will be going well into the next year. The main two days for it took place in 2015, though. 24 Hour Day To get the festivities…
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‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ Brings in $1 Billion Globally in 12 Days
Huge news! This week, Star Wars: The Force Awakens broke another record. With the film out for a little over a week and a half, it globally brought in $1 billion. In only a matter of 12 days, the franchise beat previous record holder, Jurassic World. According to Box Office Mojo, the record was set at 13 days. The…
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2015 Disney Stories Countdown #5 – D23 Expo
As the year comes to a close, it’s nice to take time to reflect on 2015. As always, here are the big stories that happened with Disney for 2015. It was quite a big year, so let’s get started! The D23 Expo isn’t the least of stories of 2015. It was certainly hard to choose…
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Got Google Cardboard For Christmas? Check Out DAPs 360 Videos!
One of the recent explosions of technology has been Google Cardboard. It’s a virtual reality goggle system that Google came up with where mobile devices could provide an interactive experience. Usually comprised of actual cardboard, these goggle systems have a little insert that lets phones get in on the action of a 360 degree experience.…
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The Silly Symphony Collection Review
One of the things that Disney is known for is great music. Since the beginning of his cartoon days, Walt Disney wanted not just great cartoons, but great sounding cartoons. Eventually he married the two in the acclaimed Silly Symphony shorts. These experimental films incorporated music almost like a character itself. There have been 75…
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New Disney Parks Pins Hitting Shelves This January
January, the month that marks a brand new year and a brand new batch of Disney pins. Recently, the official Disney Parks Merchandise website shared a look at pins set to arrive in the coming month. The list includes pins for the Walt Disney World Resort, the Disneyland Resort and the Disney Hollywood Studio Store…
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‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ Reels in $528 Million Globally Over Opening Weekend
Early Monday morning, reports poured in from the success of Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Over the weekend, theater goers rushed to see the latest film installment in the franchise. As stated by The Hollywood Reporter, Force Awakens ticket sales broke records. Currently, J.J. Abram’s latest project has reeled in $528M-plus globally. With the film now…
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A Christmas Fantasy at the Disneyland Resort
A Christmas Fantasy Parade is always a highlight of the Holiday Time season at the Disneyland Resort for me. Though there are changes it seems each year, it is a tradition that returns each year and is generally loved by guests. Because of this, I really don’t watch it that many times as it is…
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‘Force Awakens’ Smashes Box Office Record Thursday with $57 Million
Thursday evening, Star Wars fans across the nation headed into theaters for the long-awaited Force Awakens. With the film’s official release on December 18 here in the states, many bought their tickets way in advance, dating as far back as October. Even more so, some audience goers camped outside of theaters weeks in advance. Star…
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Disney Shares New Living Poster for ‘The Jungle Book’
In recent movie news, Disney’s live action film The Jungle Book has released a neat poster. On Thursday, Walt Disney Studios shared a “living poster.” As we approach the film’s release in April of next year, audiences are already anxiously waiting. Currently, we have a brief teaser trailer to view and now this brand new poster.…
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Disneyland Resort’s Goofy’s Kitchen to Temporarily Close
If you enjoy character dining at the Disneyland Resort, especially Disneyland Hotel’s Goofy’s Kitchen, here are a few things you need to know. Starting January 19, 2016, Goofy’s Kitchen will temporarily close. Disney Parks Blog shared with readers that from January 19 through February 9, Goofy’s Kitchen will be closed for remodeling as the location is…
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‘Star Wars’ European Red Carpet Premiere Takes Force
With the recent and massive Star War: The Force Awakens world premiere in Los Angeles, the stars quickly traveled to the UK for Europe’s own premiere. As mentioned the other day, cast and crew left the states in an ANA jet themed as R2-D2. On Wednesday, fans eagerly awaited their arrival at the red carpet event. Just…
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‘Force Awakens’ Cast Flies to London Premiere in Style
Cast and crew of Star Wars: The Force Awakens have since left the United States as they travel to London for the film’s UK red carpet event. As to what type of aircraft they flew in? An R2-D2 themed ANA JET that is! Tuesday afternoon, the LAX runway held mini photo shoot as cast board the…
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Disney’s ‘The Lion Guard: Return Of The Roar’ Heads to DVD 2/23
If you are a fan of Disney’s The Lion King, did you know that Disney Junior has a spin-off show and movie based off the classic story? In Disney’s The Lion Guard: Return Of The Roar, follow along with Kion, son of Simba and Nala, as he takes part in an unforgettable adventure. With the film…
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Disneyland Park Opens Reservations for “Paint the Night” Parade Dining Packages
Disney Parks Blog officially announced on Monday that “Paint the Night” parade dining packages are now open for reservations. In addition, the article shared a look at various meal options for both kids and adults. Aladdin’s Oasis will offer On-the-Go meals which include your choice of herb-marinated grilled chicken with seasonal vegetables, lasagna bolognese or vegetarian lasagna.…
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‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ Holds World Premiere Red Carpet Event
Monday evening was truly a spectacle for all to enjoy in Hollywood as the world premiere of Star Wars: The Force Awakens took storm. Live coverage of the event was streamed for all to enjoy as stars from the film and Walt Disney Company made their way down the red carpet. Many tuned in to watch interviews and see the pure…