Month: February 2012
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New Orleans Square is a Party as “New Orleans Bayou Bash” Arrives at Disneyland
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs The streets and river’s edge came alive this morning as the New Orleans Bayou Bash arrived in full force with jazz music, characters, colored beads, food, and more. The New Orleans Bayou Bash will be at Disneyland every weekend from February 10 through March 11, 2012. The…
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‘New Orleans Bayou Bash!’ at Disneyland Park – Fact Sheet
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE It’ll be party time in New Orleans Square at Disneyland park when “New Orleans Bayou Bash!” brings the sights and sounds of a New Orleans-style celebration on weekends, Feb. 10 through March 11, plus Feb. 20 and 21 for the Presidents’ Day holidays. Jazz musicians will perform throughout New Orleans…
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Meyer Werft Delivers Disney Fantasy in Official Maritime Ceremony
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Disney Cruise Line takes the helm and prepares for the journey home to Florida PAPENBURG / BREMERHAVEN, GERMANY, (Feb. 9, 2012) – Disney Cruise Line took possession of its newest ship – Disney Fantasy – today from the Meyer Werft shipyard in a traditional maritime ceremony aboard the…
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2012 Disney Dreamer and Doer Application Period Opens Soon
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., February 7, 2012 – Disney Dreamer and Doer applications will be available soon. The program recognizes students in Central Florida’s Lake, Orange, Osceola, Polk and Seminole counties who consistently demonstrate outstanding character, lead by example and have a caring spirit. Since 1984, over 11,000 students…
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ivivva athletica Launches Shake It Up Dance Line
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE New line of active wear designed for young people inspired by the hit Disney Channel series Shake It Up Vancouver, BC—February 8, 2012 — ivivva athletica, lululemon athletica’s dance apparel brand for girls, announced the launch of a new dancewear collection for girls in collaboration with Disney Consumer Products.…
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Earl of Sandwich Joins Downtown Disney at the Disneyland Resort
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE ANAHEIM, CALIF. — Feb. 7, 2012 — Disneyland Resort today announced that Earl of Sandwich will open a new location at Downtown Disney in early summer 2012. The restaurant will offer guests a unique, casual-quick dining option while visiting Downtown Disney. “We pride ourselves in giving our guests…
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“Diane Disney Miller: Remembering Dad” – LADY AND THE TRAMP DIAMOND EDITION Bonus Feature Clip
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Hidden above the firehouse on Main Street, USA, is a little known spot Walt created as a place to stay while Disneyland was being constructed. Over the years he worked out of the apartment as well as spent family time with his children and grandchildren. In this new…
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“I’m Going to Disney World” Historical Release
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE First Spot: Super Bowl XXI (Phil Simms, New York Giants) Number of Spots Since Inception: 45 Chronology of “I’m going to Disney World” Spots: 2012 Super Bowl XLVI (Eli Manning, New York Giants) 2011 Super Bowl XLV (Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Packers) 2010 Super Bowl XLIV (Drew Brees, New Orleans Saints)…
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Hero’s Welcome Monday Greets New York Giants Quarterback Eli Manning, MVP of Super Bowl XLVI, at Walt Disney World Resort
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Feb. 6, 2012) – After leading his team to a game-winning drive and the Super Bowl championship Sunday night, New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning led another drive Monday: down Main Street, U.S.A. to cheering fans at Walt Disney World Resort. “I’m going to Disney…
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Fireworks A No-Show Again at Disneyland
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Last night guests and cast members alike were visibly alarmed when several explosions, that sounded like fireworks, were heard at Disneyland approximately ten minutes before the start time for Remember…Dreams Come True. Initially, two explosions that sounded like fireworks, could be heard. This clearly wasn’t something planned as guests and…
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Sorcerer Mickey Topiary, Haiti Garden, HGTV Star Designers Headline 19th Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival March 7-May 20
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Haiti Garden Lights Up Night; HGTV Designer John Gidding Appears March 9-11 LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -The largest-ever Disney front-entrance topiary, an illuminated Haiti produce garden with marketplace and a stellar cast of HGTV design celebrities boost the flower power at the 19th Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival…
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Discover the Sights and Sounds of Disneyland Resort with ‘Disneyland Explorer’ – a Disney Parks App for iPad
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Take a Spin Around The Happiest App on Earth! ANAHEIM, Calif. (Feb. 2, 2012) – The magical sights and sounds ofDisneyland Resort can now be discovered with “Disneyland Explorer,” the official Disney Parks app available for iPad. The free app invites parents and kids to explore some of the many thrilling…
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D23 Offers Discounted Memberships to Disneyland and Walt Disney World Annual Passholders
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE All of us at D23 are very excited to invite Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resort Annual Passholders to become Gold-level D23 Members for $15 off the annual membership rate. For a limited time (from February 1 to March 31, 2012), annual D23 Gold membership is $54.99 for Disneyland and Walt Disney…
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Disney-Style Salute Planned for Fifth-Year Anniversary as 100 Students are Selected for Disney’s Dreamers Academy
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Dreaming Big’ Mantra Comes Alive March 8-11, 2012 as 100 Students Get Fresh Perspective, Jump Start on Career Paths and Life LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., (January 27, 2012) – Walt Disney World Resort today announced the list of 100 high school students from across the U.S. who have been…
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2012 Flower Power Concert Series Packs Nostalgic Punch with Pop Music Hit-Makers
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Jose Feliciano Kicks Off Weekend Series March 9 during 19th Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Pop stars of the 1960s and ’70s bring joy to the World Showcase when they belt out rock ‘n’ roll classics and sweet soul music during the 19th Epcot International…
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Disney to Acquire Controlling Interest in UTV Software Communications Limited (UTV) in India
DAPs Magic Disney News- PRESS RELEASE Burbank, Calif. and Mumbai, India (January 31/February 1, 2012) – The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) announced today it will acquire, through a subsidiary, a controlling interest in UTV, one of India’s premier media and entertainment companies. The acquisition will be completed through a successful delisting offer and will enable…