Tag: News
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Sunday Spotlight: Fantasy in the Sky
Fireworks are a mainstay of entertainment at the Disneyland Resort. The original fireworks spectacular at Disneyland began after a request from Walt Disney himself. Fantasy in the Sky opened above the skies of the original magic kingdom in 1958. This classic show would continue in the summers and for special occasions at Disneyland until October…
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Flashback and Forward – DISNEY Reporter
This week on DISNEY Reporter Mr. DAPs shares the news that looks at the past, the present, and the future. That’s right, this week’s Disney and geek news goes all over the place. Take a look here and then let us know what you think of this week’s news by leaving us a comment. Mr.…
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Marvel Comics News Digest 1/8 – 1/12/18 Featuring Valkyrie and a Captain America Milestone
Who Is The Mysterious Fifth Exile? Valkyrie Revealed! Fan-favorite version of Thor ally joins Saladin Ahmed’s Exiles series! New York, NY—January 8, 2018—You’ve met Blink and most of the new team members who will accompany her on her journey to save the multiverse: Iron Lad, Wolvie, and Khan. But who is the mysterious fifth…
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Change is Coming – DISNEY Reporter
This week on DISNEY Reporter there is a lot of change happening. Around the Disneyland Resort, there are quite a few different renovations and re-imaginings of things happening. This includes some changes coming to Dumbo the Flying Elephant in Fantasyland, Main Street USA, the World of Disney, and Paradise Pier as it changes to Pixar…
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John Williams to Compose Score for Star Wars: Episode IX
John Williams will be returning to compose Star Wars: Episode IX. In a recent interview with Variety, Williams confirmed that he and J.J. Abrams have spoken and he will be writing the music to the next movie in the Skywalker Saga. “I would very much like to complete that,” Williams told Variety. John Williams has…
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Disneyland Resort Offers Exclusive Photo Experiences Before and After Hours
There are many different tricks that are used to try to get the perfect picture without extra people in it while at a Disney theme park. Sometimes this involves tricky camera angles. Other times it is waiting for people to walk by and then taking a quick photo while hoping someone else doesn’t step into…
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Original Mouseketeer Doreen Tracey Dies at 74
Original Mouseketeer Doreen Tracey is dead at 74. After battling cancer, Tracey died at a hospital in Thousand Oaks, California. Doreen Tracey appeared on the original Mickey Mouse Club from 1955-1959. “Our Dodo, as we lovingly nicknamed her, always had a smile on her face,” fellow Mouseketeer cast mate Tommy Cole said in a statement. “She never…
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Marvel Studios’ Thor: Ragnarok Strikes Digitally in HD and 4K Ultra HD™ and Movies Anywhere on Feb. 20 and 4K Ultra HD™ and Blu-ray™ on March 6
Marvel Studios’ “Thor: Ragnarok,” electrified both audiences and critics alike and now fans can enjoy the colorful cosmic adventure at home. Fans who bring home the Ultimate Cinematic Universe Edition (4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray + Digital) of “Thor: Ragnarok” will experience all the thunderous action and lightning-fast wit in stunning 4K Ultra HD with…
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Disneyland Resort to Get A Whole New World of Disney
For many guests visiting the Disneyland Resort, one of the places they have to visit is the iconic World of Disney store. This store has anything and everything a Disney fan could want to get and bring home from the Disneyland Resort. Beginning in February, the World of Disney store at the Disneyland Resort and…
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The Lion Guard: The Rise of Scar – Home Entertainment Review by Mr. DAPs
The Lion Guard is back and so is an old villain. It is the dry season in the Pride Lands and this leads to some trouble for its inhabitants as they search for water. After using the Roar of the Elders in anger, Kion accidentally summons Scar. In The Lion Guard: Rise of Scar, Kion is…
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Disneyland Resort Says Goodbye to Paradise Pier in Disney California Adventure
The Disneyland Resort bid adieu to the Paradise Pier on Sunday, January 8th ahead of planned renovation for the area. Paradise Pier is set to go be transformed to Pixar Pier later this year. The area was busy as fans descended on the area for one last right, one last look, one last photo, and…
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Sunday Spotlight: Festival of Fantasy Parade
Parades are one of the most magical experiences at any Disney theme park. At Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom there is a parade dedicated to basically Fantasyland. The Festival of Fantasy Parade winds its way through the Magic Kingdom with favorite fantasy characters and moments being represented through its seven sections. The parade begins with…
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Dumbo Flies Away, Star Wars Lands – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to this week’s edition of DISNEY Reporter! As 2018 gears up, so does the Disney and geek news. There is a lot crammed into two minutes this week. Watch it and then leave a comment letting us know what you thought of this week’s news and what you are most excited about! Posts Referenced…
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Dumbo Takes Extended Flight While Disneyland Extends Queue
Dumbo will be taking an extended flight away from the Disneyland Resort. This opening day attraction will be closing on January 8th. The goal of the closure is to create a new queue to better accommodate guests. The new queue will actually be a structure that has shade! This should make for a more pleasant…
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Disneyland to Replace Entire Horse Drawn Street Car Track on Main Street, U.S.A.
When guests first entered Disneyland 62 years ago, they were treated to the sights and sounds of a small town in the middle of the country. There was a cafe, many musical offerings, and even slow-moving vehicles traveling up and down the street. These vehicles were some of Walt’s favorite in the park, and he…
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Black Panther: The Album to be Produced by Kendrick Lamar
KENDRICK LAMAR, ANTHONY “TOP DAWG” TIFFITH AND TOP DAWG ENTERTAINMENT TO PRODUCE BLACK PANTHER: THE ALBUM Los Angeles, Calif. (January 4th, 2018) — Internationally-celebrated Grammy® Award–winning global superstar Kendrick Lamar and Billboard Magazine’s Executive of the Year, Anthony “Top Dawg” Tiffith, are set to curate and produce “Black Panther: The Album.” The album will feature music from and…
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Disney Reveals Sneak Peek of Splitsville Luxury Lanes at Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort
While an exact date for the opening of Splitsville Luxury Lanes at Downtown Disney District hasn’t been announced yet, progress continues to be made on this new bowling establishment at the Disneyland Resort. The Disney Parks Blog also revealed a first look at what this new experience will be like via a video. When complete,…
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Bypass Parking with New Bus Service From Riverside and San Bernardino to Disneyland
Disneyland guests who are visiting from the Riverside or San Bernadino area now have a way to bypass parking and go straight to the Disneyland Resort. This new service called CommuterLink Route 200 begins on January 14th and will offer an express route to the Disneyland Resort. Prices will be $3 each way or $75…
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Star Wars Legend John Williams is Now Writing a Theme for Solo: A Star Wars Story
As more details come out about Solo: A Star Wars, it just appears to be getting better and better. The movie, which stars Aiden Ehrenreich as a young on Solo, is now being directed by Ron Howard. John Powell is set to write the score for the movie. However, in a recent interview with Variety…
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Star Wars: The Last Jedi Takes Lucasfilm Deal Past Sale Price
There is a lot of news in the Star Wars universe since Disney purchased Lucasfilm five years ago. The $4.06 billion price tag at the time was a big number but now as Star Wars: The Last Jedi pushes towards making $1 billion itself, the investment by Disney in Lucasfilm is definitely paying off. It…
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No. 2 Oklahoma and No. 3 Georgia Football Teams Meet at Disneyland Resort Before the Playoff Semifinal at the Rose Bowl Game
Coaches and Players Visit Disney California Adventure Park, their First Official Stop on the Way to the Jan. 1 College Football Playoff Semifinal Game ANAHEIM, Calif., Dec. 27, 2017 – The No. 2 Oklahoma Sooners and No. 3 Georgia Bulldogs have earned spots in the 2018 College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Rose Bowl Game…
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DAPs Magic Wants Your Opinions!
DAPs Magic is regularly trying to improve itself. As we move forward to 2018 we are hoping to better serve you and so we would like to know what you like and what you would like more of. Please take a few minutes to take this five-minute survey so that we can know how to…