Tag: Disney
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‘Dreamers & Doers’ Program Heading to the Disneyland Resort this Fall
The Disneyland Resort is seeking high school students that have a made a strong and positive impact in their school and community. Disney Parks Blog announced the program titled “Dreamers & Doers” will head to the Disneyland Resort. The program itself has taken part at the Walt Disney World Resort for the last 30 years…
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Disney Parks Blog to Live Stream Magic Kingdom’s Fourth of July Fireworks
The holiday weekend is soon upon us. What’s a better way to celebrate the Fourth of July than with fireworks? Across the nation, Disney Parks are set to honor our great country with patriotic themed entertainment. That includes fireworks! But, if you feel like keeping it a clam evening and still want to view some…
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“Ant-Man’s” Paul Rudd Gets Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
On July 1, actor Paul Rudd received his very own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Located right out side of the El Capitan Theatre, his name will forever go down in Hollywood history. This huge career milestone occurs just a few weeks before Marvel’s Ant-Man is set to hit theaters on July 17.…
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VIDEO: Behind the Scenes of Peter Pan’s Flight | Disneyland
Now that Peter Pan’s Flight in Disneyland Park is officially open after a lengthy refurbishment, guests can once again enjoy Tinker Bell’s pixie dust. Disney Parks Blog gave viewers a behind the scenes look of the refurbished attraction. After all the hard work, time and dedication from Disney Imagineers, the attraction looks better than ever.…
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Information on Disneyland Resort’s Property Donation Program, Mickey’s Attic
Did you know that the Disneyland Resort has a property donation program? It is in fact live and well. This program supports local nonprofit organizations in Orange, Los Angeles, San Diego, Riverside and San Bernardino County. The program called “Mickey’s Attic,” donates items to charitable organizations. Items such as “imperfect retail merchandise, retired sound or…
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Disneyland Park Guests to Show Off Their 1955 Disney Side on July 17
July 17, 2015, is set to mark the official 60th anniversary of Disneyland Park. Many years have come and gone but the style of that era will never go out of fashion. Disney Parks Blog invites guests attending Disneyland Park on July 17 to dress in their “Sunday best” attire. Attire that one could be…
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Disney Names Christine McCarthy as New Chief Financial Officer
The Walt Disney Company has officially named their new Chief Financial Officer. Christine M. McCarthy was announced in her new position on Tuesday by Disney CEO, Bob Iger. In addition, Kevin Mayer was named Chief Strategy Officer. As noted last month, the previous CFO, Jay Rasulo, has stepped down. According to Variety, Iger stated, “Christine…
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Patriotic Merchandise Now Available in Disney Parks
Fourth of July weekend is upon us! To celebrate this patriotic holiday, Disney Parks have released some pretty festive items. Disney Parks Blog gave the lowdown on what guests can look forward to. Items such as t-shirts, jewelry, pins, and more, are themed with the noble red, white and blue. Merchandise is now available on…
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Disney Consumer Products & Disney Interactive Merge Divisions
Announced on Monday, Disney Consumer Products and Disney Interactive have joined together. The two groups, now one, are a new operating force titled Disney Consumer Products and Interactive Media. Variety states that the both Leslie Ferraro and Jimmy Pitaro will run the division. Each has had a past with the separate sections. This move was announced by Disney’s COO, Tom Staggs.…
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Marvel Announces Winners of Ant-Man Micro-Tech Challenge
Over the course of the week, the Marvel Universe will celebrate the red carpet world premiere of Ant-Man as well as the winners of the “Ant-Man Micro-Tech Challenge.” This challenge which accepted applications from young women between May 21 – June 11, 2015, has selected the top five. Applicants to MARVEL’S ANT-MAN MICRO-TECH CHALLENGE were asked to…
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Disney Channel’s “Teen Beach 2” Now on DVD
Surf’s up! Disney Channel’s Teen Beach 2 is now out on DVD. If you were a fan of the first one, you’ll be a fan of the second. Dive in and rock out with the hottest surf sequel under the sun! Now that summer ‘s over and school has begun, Brady (Ross Lynch) and Mack’s…
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Peter Pan’s Flight to Feature New Magic at Disneyland Park
Since the closure of Peter Pan’s Flight over in Disneyland Park, guests are highly anticipating the reopening of the attraction after a well deserved refurbishment. Disney Imagineers are hard at work, adding all sorts of extra pixie dust to the attraction. Disney Parks Blog shared a little glimpse of that we can look forward to.…
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Season One of Star Wars Rebels Out on Blu-ray 9/1
Star Wars Rebels fans, season one is soon heading to Blu-ray and DVD. That means all 15 episodes of the season can now be yours to enjoy. In addition, there will be some pretty exciting bonus content and interviews. Be sure to mark those calendars. Season one is hitting shelves on September 1. Bonus content…
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Disney Wants To Invest $1 Billion Into Disneyland
Yesterday, the OC Register released an article saying that Disney wants to invest $1 billion into the Disneyland Resort with expansions in order to extend the no tax on tickets for another 30 years. Currently there is no tax on tickets, but this policy from Anaheim is set to expire next year (we posted an…
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Disney Parks to Ban Selfie-Sticks
The days of having a selfie-stick inside of a Disney Park will soon come to an end. The Orlando Sentinel released an article stating that both the Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort are to set a park-wide ban on the items starting on June 30. Disney World spokeswoman Kim Prunty gave this quote, “We…
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“Ant-Man’s” Paul Rudd Makes Appearance at Disney California Adventure Park
Over at Disney California Adventure Park on Thursday, the Ant-Man himself made a special appearance. Actor Paul Rudd surprised guests in Bugs Land as he posed for photos. Located right outside the Bug’s Life Theater, where an exclusive look of the film is being shown, he greeted guests. The next evolution of the Marvel Cinematic Universe…
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Walt Disney Studios Sets New Record Reaching $1 Billion in Domestic Box Office Sales
Marking a huge milestone, Walt Disney Studios has reached $1 billion in domestic box office sales in the past 174 days. News broke on Thursday of this achievement and the Los Angeles Times noted, “this is the 10th consecutive year and the 19th year overall that the studio has surpassed the box office milestone.” The…
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Disney Interactive Releases New Gif App
Looks like sending text messages will be a bit more fun after you discover the Disney Gif app. Released on Thursday, Disney Interactive has unveiled a brand new app filled with a variety of gifs. The app is free and can be found in the Apple App Store. A wide variety of characters, emotions and…
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Pixar Animation Studios Event Lineup for 2015 D23 Expo
D23 Expo attendees, here are a few exciting details that are set to take part this coming August. Pixar Animation Studios has announced several new events, panels and more for the 2015 D23 Expo. Even more so, the expo is set to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Toy Story. From August 14-16, the Anaheim Convention…
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Fourth of July Weekend to Feature Military Performances at the Disneyland Resort
Over at the Disneyland Resort, July 4 is set to be a fun filled and patriotic day. Disney Parks Blog has shared the lineup of entertainment, which will be celebrated from July 2-5. Check out the lineup below. Enjoy! United States Air Force Honor Guard from Washington D.C. July 2-5, 2015 Disneyland Park 3:15 p.m. –…
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Disney to Develop Film About Charles Darwin
Looks like Disney has a new movie in the works. This time around it is not a live-action remake. According to Deadline, Disney is moving forward to create a film based on Charles Darwin. Charles Darwin is known for his theories on evolution and natural selection. Darwin had a bit of that Indiana Jones-like swashbuckling spirit…
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Summer Arrives at Disneyland – Geeks Corner – Episode 438
Summer has officially arrived at Disneyland. That means it is hot. That also means the return of the Disneyland Resort All-American College Band! This week on Geeks Corner it’s time to geek out about the band (http://www.dapsmagic.com/2015/06/18/disneyland-resort-all-american-college-band-returns-for-45th-season/). It’s also time to chat about Inside Out and the Inside Out pre-parade (http://www.dapsmagic.com/2015/06/19/disney-pixars-inside-out-arrives-at-the-disneyland-resort/) that can now be…
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Disneyland Resort Diamond Celebration Cake Tribute at Disney’s Grand Californian Resort & Spa
The Disneyland Resort Diamond Celebration is in full swing. The parks are all decked out, dazzling and all. To add more charm to the celebration, guests can find a pretty sweet icon in Disney’s Grand Californian Resort & Spa lobby. A replica of the diamond decorated Sleeping Beauty castle, in cake form, is out for all…
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What You Need to Know About Character Dining at the Disneyland Resort
Dining at the Disneyland Resort is always a fun experience. From trying out new flavors of food to enjoying time with the people you care about, enjoying a meal at the resort can create lasting memories. Option wise, the resort offers quick service, table service and character dining. Each of the dining selections will bring…