Tag: Disney
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Disney Parks Attraction Poster Calendar to Return
With a little less than half of 2015 left, calendars for 2016 are hitting shelves in Disney Parks. Disney Parks Blog has announced that the popular attraction poster calendars will once again return. The calendar will feature attractions from Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney World Resort, Tokyo Disney Resort, Disneyland Paris and Hong Kong Disneyland. Also, if…
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“A Million Words of Kindness” Campaign Inspired by Disney’s Cinderella
If you have seen Disney’s live action version of Cinderella, you’ll know that “where there is kindness, there is goodness; and where there is goodness, there is magic,” is said many times throughout the film. When it comes to being kind to others, Cinderella is a great role model. In keeping with the theme of…
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D23 Expo Panel Highlights – 60 Years of Jungle Cruise, Once Upon A Time, Disney Broadway Originals
D23 Expo has a large amount of panels and presentations, and it is impossible for one person to catch them all. Each are fun and unique and sometimes brings trivia, news, and great guests for all. Here are some highlights from a selection of panels. Safari So Good: 60 Years of Jungle Cruise Jungle Cruise…
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PHOTOS: A Look Back at the D23 Expo 2015 Disney Legends Awards
The Disney Legends Awards were held at this year’s D23 Expo. The occasion that celebrates the work of people from all over the Walt Disney Company was hosted by Disney CEO Bob Iger. The first large presentation to be held in Hall D23 of the D23 Expo 2015 had been filled with many in attendance. D23 members…
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My D23 Expo 2015 Highlights & Experience: Day One
Over the weekend, Disney fans from all over the world attended the D23 Expo 2015. Three full days were jam-packed with panels, performances and surprise announcements. To make note of how many people were in attendance, Saturday was completely sold out. Whether guests were there for the presentations, merchandise, meet and greets or cosplaying, the…
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Highlights of 2015 D23 Expo: Day Two [Update 1]
[URIS id=55822] Day Two was an incredibly exciting day at the 2015 D23 Expo. There was an Aladdin panel. There was a Once Upon a Time Panel. Music was made with favorite Disney Broadway tunes. Then there was a Disney Live Action Movie Panel and a Disney Parks and Resorts Panel. The news coming from…
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Disney Announces Star Wars Land for Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts [Updated]
Disney CEO and Chairman Bob Iger announced that both the Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort will be getting a Star Wars Land. The announcement came to the 7,500 fans in attendance at the end of a panel that was focused on live-action movies. The panel had been covering Star Wars movie news and then…
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Take a Look at the Upcoming Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios Movies!
[URIS id=55727] There are a lot of movies in the pipeline for Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios. Yesterday, John Lasseter shared his excitement with thousands of D23 Expo attendees about the upcoming film slate. Take a look at the highlights revealed below: SECRETS REVEALED! JOHN LASSETER WELCOMES FILMMAKERS, VOICE TALENT TO D23 EXPO 2015…
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Highlights of 2015 D23 Expo: Day One
Day One of the 2015 D23 Expo has come and gone and a lot of events happened throughout the day. DAPs Magic began coverage of the day with the Disney Legends Ceremony and the Magic of the Muppets panel and moved on to the Jungle Cruise, the future of Disney Animation, Imagineering, and more! Let’s…
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D23 Expo: Shakira Rocks Zootopia as Pop Star
Shakira will be lending her voice to Gazelle, the biggest pop star in Zootopia. The announcement was made via a message that Shakira tapes and was then shared at the D23 Expo. Voice of rabbit officer Judy Hopps, Ginnifer Goodwin joined directors Byron Howard and Rich Moore to share scenes from the movie. SHAKIRA SHAKES…
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Disney Makes ‘Gigantic’ Announcement
Today at the D23 Expo a new Disney animated fear that will musically retell the story of Jack and the Beanstalk was announced. Gigantic will feature the music of Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez and be directed by Nathan Greno. “GIGANTIC” TAKES ROOT – Things are looking up at Walt Disney Animation Studios – way…
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CoverGirl to Launch New Star Wars Makeup Line this September
Two worlds have just collided! For those that enjoy the world of makeup and the world of Star Wars, CoverGirl has announced a brand new line. The CoverGirl x Star Wars Collection is set to launch on September 4, but to hold us over, here are a few exciting images of these new products. Both Disney…
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Joshua Dela Cruz of Disney’s Aladdin on Broadway Proposes to Girlfriend in NYC
Sometimes watching marriage proposals will make one cry. This clip below is no exception. Performer Joshua Dela Cruz, who is also known as being an understudy of Aladdin, of Disney’s Aladdin on Broadway, proposed to his girlfriend in a magical way. Amanda Phillips met Joshua five years ago filming a dance reel, according to PlayBill. Fast-forward…
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Disney & Pixar Release First Look of New ‘Inside Out’ Short
For all you Inside Out fans out there, how about a new short? On Thursday, Disney and Pixar released a brief look at a brand new short. This time around, Riley goes out on a date. In Riley’s First Date, it seems as if everyone’s emotions are in panic mode. The full short is set to be…
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Lucasfilm Joins Forces with Seven Major Brands for ‘Force Awakens’ Campaign
With the large anticipation of Lucasfilm’s Star Wars: The Force Awakens, the company announced on Thursday that they have partnered up with seven top brands for “an expansive, historic promotional campaign” for the new film. By teaming up with other organizations, the promotion of the film is set for a larger scale. Companies that Lucasfilm…
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VIDEO: Dramatic Reading of “A Pirate’s Life For Me” | The Muppets
We all know the lyrics to that ever so catchy tune of “A Pirates Life for Me.” You know, that song that can be stuck in your head for hours! But, have you ever heard the song as a dramatic reading? The Muppets’ very own Bunsen and Beaker preform this tune in a whole new way.…
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Director Chris Buck of ‘Frozen’ Begins on Film’s Sequel
With the long-lasting success of Disney’s Frozen, whether it’s merchandise, newly animated shorts or anything Disney Parks related, Frozen is still a hit. As noted a while back, there will be a sequel to the film. No current date has been released yet, but the film does have a green light. Just to reassure the…
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First View of Disney Junior’s “The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar”
Mentioned several months back here on DAPs Magic was that of a brand new animated series coming to Disney Channel and Disney Junior. This show would be a spin-off of The Lion King. The new show titled The Lion Guard, is set to air in 2016. But as a precursor to the show itself, the film The…
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Disney Style Holds Cosplay Costume Contest
Calling all Disney cosplayers! Disney Style has announced a brand new contest. This contest involves you and your choice of Disney cosplay. Starting today, August 11, till August 27, be one of the many to enter the Disney Style Cosplay Costume Contest. Those wishing to enter must submit a photo of themselves in cosplay to the…
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New ‘Disney Attractionistas’ Dolls to Debut in Disney Parks
Soon making their way to Disney Parks shelves are that of “Disney Attractionistas.” These dolls, which are 12 inches in height, are designed to fit the theme of Disney Parks attractions. Disney Parks Blog shared a few images on these products. In the first batch of dolls to be released, the attraction themes consist of Mad…
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Artwork Now Being Accepted for Lucasfilm & HP’s Star Wars: The Force Awakens Fan Art Contest
If you have a passion for creating art and you love all things Star Wars, check out this exciting new contest. Lucasfilm and HP are teaming up for the “Art Awakens” contest. The contest which is set to being accepting applications on August 11, invites fans to submit their Star Wars: The Force Awakens inspired art. Those…
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VIDEO: Tiny Hamster’s Best Day Ever at Walt Disney World
Good morning and happy Tuesday! To start out your day, how about a cute little video involving the internet famous, burrito eating, Tiny Hamster? Over on the Disney Parks Blog, this adorable clip of Tiny Hamster enjoying all that the Walt Disney World Resort has to offer, was shared. From trying some tasty treats, riding…
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More Merchandise Items Heading to the D23 Expo 2015 Dream Store
Exciting new details on merchandise set to debut at the 2015 D23 Expo have been released. On Monday, Disney Parks Blog shared more insight on the items that will be heading to the Disney Dream Store. All things from mugs, hats, toothpick holders, magnets and so much more will be available for purchase at the…