Tag: News
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The Spirit of the Season is Alive with Disney ¡Viva Navidad! at Disney California Adventure!
Disney ¡Viva Navidad! is back and delighting guests during the holiday season again in Disney California Adventure. With the Three Cabelleros, Mickey, Minnie, and a host of dancers and performers, this is a show that is sure to get anyone into the spirit of the season! A part of Festival of Holidays at the Disneyland…
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Believe… in Holiday Magic Brings Magic and Snow to the Skies of Disneyland
The holidays are back in full force at the Disneyland Resort. Decorations, music, food, and merchandise can be found throughout both Disneyland and Disney California Adventure. All of these are wonderful to experience and represent several different seasonal holidays. One of the most beautiful traditions that is worth catching during this time though is the…
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New Star Wars Live-Action TV Series Coming to Disney Streaming Service
During a call with investors, Disney CEO and Chairman Bob Iger announced that there will be a new live-action Star Wars tv show. This new show will be arriving on the yet-unnamed Disney streaming service. Iger also announced that a tv series will be coming to the platform based on the Disney-Pixar film Monsters, Inc.…
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Holiday Starbucks Mugs and Ornaments Arrive at Disneyland Resort
Holiday mugs have appeared at the Starbucks locations in both Disneyland and Disney California Adventure. These mugs are taller than the average mug and have both the Starbucks logo and also a gingerbread castle on the other side. Ornaments that are miniature “you are here” mugs have also arrived. They can be found at the…
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Loki, Clarabelle, & Soundsational – Disneyland Update 11/6/17 & Sundays With DAPs
It’s time for Disneyland updates again! Even though this week is the transition week between Halloween and Christmas there’s a lot that was added on the weekend that is enhancing the parks already. But, also one thing that is leaving for a time. Holiday Transition Like I said, there are transitions of decorations throughout the…
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Marvel Comics News Digest 10/30 – 11/3/17 Featuring the Return of Jean Grey
Jean Grey is coming back and there’s a sale in her honor. And, Marvel Unlimited has announced what is coming to the app for the month of November. Celebrate Jean Grey With Specially Priced TRUE BELIEVERS: PHOENIX Comics! Ten $1 Comics Starring One of X-Men’s Most Beloved Mutants! New York, NY—November 1, 2017—The celebration…
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Geeks of the Galaxy: Corners After Dark – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 805
Welcome to a very special Halloween edition of Geeks Corner! This week, the geeks not only celebrate Halloween, they talk about some of the exciting things going on around the Disneyland Resort and more. With the news that there will be a new hotel and parking structure coming to the Disneyland Resort, this is easy…
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C-3P0 Appears in Star Wars: The Last Jedi International Trailer
A new (and probably final) trailer has been released for Star Wars: The Last Jedi. This international trailer is very similar but different than the one released in the United States recently. It has less of Snoke’s dialogue but has a familiar face, C-3P0! Watch it here: Star Wars: The Last Jedi – Official International…
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New Disneyland Resort Hotel and Parking – Disney Reporter
The Disneyland Resort recently announced that the East gate project was no longer. Instead new parking and a new hotel will be coming to the West side of the Disneyland Resort. This not only changes the guest flow around the Disneyland Resort. It also will dramatically change Downtown Disney as many businesses will be replaced…
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Construction Begins on Hong Kong Disneyland Expansion
Work has begun at Hong Kong Disneyland for it’s multi-year expansion. This expansion will bring more Frozen, Marvel, and magic to Hong Kong Disneyland. This expansion will take six years with new Frozen and Marvel areas being completed in 2023. Throughout this time there will be new entertainment, attractions, and experiences coming to life! This…
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Four Original Songs Featured in New Animated Featurette “OLAF’S FROZEN ADVENTURE!”
Soundtrack Set for Release on Nov. 3 Ahead of the All-New “Frozen” Featurette’s Nov. 22 Theatrical Debut in front of Disney•Pixar’s “Coco” BURBANK, Calif. (Oct. 10, 2017) – The soundtrack from Walt Disney Animation Studios’ 21-minute featurette “Olaf’s Frozen Adventure” will be released by Walt Disney Records on Nov. 3, 2017, ahead of the featurette, which opens…
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CARS 3 Cruises Home Digitally in HD and 4K Ultra HD™ on Oct. 24
Lightning Strikes Again When Disney•Pixar’s “Cars 3” Cruises Home Digitally in HD and 4K Ultra HD™ on Oct. 24 and Blu-ray 4K Ultra HD™ & Blu-ray™ on Nov. 7 The high-octane hit revs into homes with extras for the whole family, including an all new mini-movie starring the demolition derby legend Miss Fritter, inside…
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New THOR: RAGNAROK Featurette Arrives With Cate Blanchett’s Hela
Find out what goes into making a great villain with a telling look at the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s first female villain—Hela, played by Oscar® winner Cate Blanchett—in “Hela Good.” Today we share with you this video, courtesy of Marvel Studios. Hela Good In Marvel Studios’ “Thor: Ragnarok,” Thor is imprisoned on the other side of…
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Star Wars: The Last Jedi Trailer to Debut on Monday Night and Tickets to Go On Sale!
STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI TRAILER DEBUTS TOMORROW DURING HALFTIME ON ESPN’S “MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL” Tickets to Star Wars: The Last Jedi Go on Sale Everywhere Following the Trailer Launch SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. (October 8, 2017)—Lucasfilm announced today that the trailer for Star Wars: The Last Jedi will debut on ESPN’s “MondayNight Football” on Monday, October…
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Marvel Comics News Digest 10/2 – 10/6/17 Featuring Rogue & Gambit
Amidst the announcements this week before the New York Comic Con is the return of Rogue and Gambit together! Gambit is one of my personal favorite characters, and the couple has been a popular one in Marvel’s history. Also in announcements is that the Infinity Gauntlet associated Adam Warlock will be back, and a new…
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Pre-Auditions Begin for 2018 Disneyland Resort All-American College Band
The process for picking the 2018 Disneyland resort All-American College Band has begun. In a post on their official Facebook Page today, the band announced the process for auditioning has begun. The band performs each summer throughout the Disneyland Resort. Here are videos of the 2017 Disneyland Resort All-American College Band: Here is what was…
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D23 Brings Disney Magic to Fans Across the Country in 2018
The slate of events includes a special birthday celebration for Mickey Mouse, advance movie screenings, exclusive tours, Broadway shows, and a return to Walt’s hometown of Marceline. BURBANK, Calif. – October 1, 2017 – In 2018, D23: The Official Disney Fan Club brings a new roster of events for fans around the country to enjoy.…
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Lightning McQueen, #95, Welcomed to the NASCAR Hall of Fame
NASCAR community welcomes #95 to a new “Cars 3” exhibit at the NASCAR Hall of Fame as the high-octane hit prepares to cross the finish line on Digital Oct. 24 and Blu-ray Nov. 7 Last night, NASCAR racing legends and executives joined “Cars 3” filmmakers and voice actors to welcome world-champion racer Lightning McQueen, #95,…
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Disney Store Re-Imagined to shopDisney
Today, the Walt Disney Company announced a massive overhaul to The Disney Store, including a new name, shopDisney. While it still will carry the same merchandise we know and love, even more will be available world-wide. shopDisney has a sleek new design to attract more demographics. In addition to the re-design, collaborations with Ethan Allen,…
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Disneyland Paris – Sundays with DAPs
This last week thousands of runners went running through Disneyland Paris for the Disneyland Paris Half Marathon. One of those runners was DAPs Magic’s very own Murray. The weekend included the Disneyland Paris 5K, the Disneyland Paris 10K, and finally the Disneyland Paris – Val d’Europe Half Marathon. The Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo Challenge combined the 10K and half marathon races.Throughout the…
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Director Rian Johnson Confirms Star Wars: The Last Jedi is Complete
Rian Johnson announced on social media that Star Wars: The Last Jedi has been completed. He said on Instagram, “Aaaand that’s a wrap on the hardest working post production team in the galaxy. Going to miss sitting in dark rooms with these goobers.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rian Johnson (@riancjohnson)…
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SCAREolers, EPCOT, THOR, and more! – Great Moments with Mr. DAPs
Welcome to Great Moments with Mr. DAPs! This week, there is a lot of news coming from across the country. Epcot has a lot going on with its 35th anniversary and also some holiday celebrations. Knott’s Scary Farm has arrived for the Halloween season and the DAPs Magic team covered it. Thor: Ragnarok’s sneak peek…
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Halloween Time, Coco, Star Wars, & More! – Great Moments with Mr. DAPs
There is quite a lot going on in the Disney and Geek community. This week on Great Moments with Mr. DAPs there is news on Star Wars, Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort, Disney-Pixar’s Coco, and the passing of a Disney Legend. We hope you enjoy this week’s episode and also learn something. Please take…
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Star Wars: Episode IX Has a Writer and Director: J.J. Abrams
Star Wars: Episode IX now has a writer and director. J.J. Abrams will be taking over both of these duties. This comes after the departure of Colin Trevorrow from the film. The announcement was made this morning on StarWars.com and also on various Disney and Star Wars social media platforms. Here is the announcement made…