Author: Daps Magic
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Disney VoluntEARS Earn $955,000 for Central Florida Nonprofits
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., June 26, 2013 – Throughout June, Walt Disney World Resort is giving a total of $955,000 to the Central Florida community in recognition of the more than 230,000 hours donated by Walt Disney World VoluntEARS in 2012. Cast Members earmarked the funds, known as Disney’s EARS to You grants, for approximately 500…
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Roddenberry Entertainment & Arcana Present WORTH – A New Graphic Novel
WORTH HITS STORES SEPTEMBER 4, 2013 Los Angeles, CA (July 1, 2013) – Roddenberry Entertainment, a company long steeped in fandom and sci-fi history, including the legendary Star Trek, today announced WORTH, a new graphic novel from Arcana. The extraordinary story of Grant Worth will come to life on September 4, 2013 via a beautifully…
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Marvel’s IRON MAN 3 on Blu-ray 9/24!
From Marvel, the Studio That Brought You the Biggest Super Hero Movie of All Time, Marvel’s The Avengers, Comes the Next Chapter in the Powerful World of Tony Stark MARVEL’S IRON MAN 3 Early Debut of the HD Digital and HD Digital 3D on September 3, 2013 Followed by 3D Super Set, Blu-ray Combo…
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Disney Fairies-themed 10K added to Tinker Bell Half Marathon Weekend
Tinker Bell’s fairy friends to join in the runDisney fun at Disneyland Resort Anaheim, Calif. (July 2, 2013) – It took a little faith, trust and pixie dust, but the Tinker Bell Half Marathon Weekend at Disneyland Resort is expanding to include the inaugural Tinker Bell 10K in 2014. In its third year, Tinker Bell Half Marathon Weekend, hosted by the city of…
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D23 Expo announces special 3D screening of Disney’s Planes
THE WALT DISNEY STUDIOS TO PRESENT DISNEY’S PLANES, A HIGH-FLYING, BIG-SCREEN COMEDY ADVENTURE D23 Expo Attendees to Be Among the First to See the Film in 3D with Special Appearances from Select Filmmakers and Stars BURBANK, Calif. – July 1, 2013 – D23: The Official Disney Fan Club reveals plans for a special 3D…
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Disney Wishing Well Coins Make Wishes Come True for Central Florida Foster Kids
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., June 24, 2013 – For decades, Cinderella’s Wishing Well at Magic Kingdom has been the launching pad for millions of wishes. Today, it was the place where one of those wishes came true. Gathering up the small coins and pennies tossed by hopeful guests, Walt Disney World Resort donated $15,000 to…
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Walt Disney Parks and Resorts to Celebrate 60 Years of Imagineering at Disney’s D23 Expo
WALT DISNEY PARKS AND RESORTS TO CELEBRATE 60 YEARS OF IMAGINEERING AT DISNEY’S D23 EXPO, AUGUST 9-11, 2013 Disney Takes Fans Behind the Magic with an Unprecedented Look at the Imagineering “Dream Factory” BURBANK, Calif. – June 28, 2013 – In honor of the 60th anniversary of Walt Disney Imagineering and the origins of Disney…
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ESPN Films to Present a Sneak Preview of The ’99ers From the Nine for XI Series at D23 Expo 2013
Film about the 1999 Women’s World Cup Team to screen on Sunday, August 11, followed by a Q&A with the film’s director Erin Leyden and producer Julie Foudy BURBANK, Calif. – June 27, 2013 – The world of women’s sports was kicked upside down on July 10, 1999. Before a sold-out crowd of more than…
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D23 Expo Celebrates the Wonderful Worlds of Disney with Inaugural Costume Contest
“À La Mode” Invites Guests at the Ultimate Disney Fan Event to Dress Their Best For Fun and Prizes On Friday, August 9 BURBANK, Calif. – June 25, 2013 – Since the first D23 Expo in 2009, fans have shown their passion for Disney by dressing up as their favorite and most beloved Disney characters…
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Marvel’s The Avengers Named ‘Best Film, Television, Celebrity or Entertainment Program of the Year’ at 2013 LIMA Licensing Excellence Awards
LAS VEGAS, NV (June 19, 2013) — It was a heroic win at the 2013 LIMA Licensing Excellence Awards for Marvel Entertainment, LLC as its Marvel’s The Avengers walked away with “Best Film, Television, Celebrity or Entertainment Program of the Year.” The prestigious award recognizes licensing excellence, creativity and innovation for entertainment properties supported by a feature film…
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Disney Consumer Products Poised for Incremental Retail Sales Growth with Lucasfilm Licensing and Robust Content Pipeline
Las Vegas, NV (June 18, 2013) — Disney Consumer Products (DCP) is poised to widen the gap even further as the world’s largest licensor with another year of strong growth tied to robust sales of licensed Disney merchandise and the acquisition of top entertainment company Lucasfilm Ltd. During an exclusive presentation at the annual Licensing Expo…
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Disneyland Resort Celebrates a Star-Spangled July Fourth – All Week Long!
Disneyland Celebrates a Star-Spangled July Fourth Fireworks, Patriotic Parades and More Anchor Independence Week ANAHEIM, CA. – Disneyland Resort guests won’t have to wait until the Fourth of July to celebrate America’s birthday. They can choose any day of Independence Week July 1-7 in the parks to experience the flag-waving spirit of the holiday – all part of Limited Time…
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Never before released photos from Walt Disney’s personal camera
Yesterday we announced D23.com was featuring never-before-released photos of Walt Disney from his personal camera. These images, exclusive to the Official Disney Fan Club, are available as part of D23’s new member-exclusive content. We are pleased to include two of the images here. Guests may now join D23 for free at DisneyStore.com/D23. After 24 hours they can…
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Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room Celebrates 50 Years
Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room Celebrates 50 Years First Audio Animatronics Show at Disneyland Park Opened June 23, 1963 ANAHEIM, Calif. (June 17, 2013) – Sunday, June 23, will mark the 50th anniversary of the premiere of Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room, the world’s first Audio-Animatronics show and a place where the birds sing words and…
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Disney Parks Celebrate a Star-Spangled July Fourth – All Week Long!
Disney Parks Celebrate a Star-Spangled July Fourth Fireworks, Patriotic Parades and More Anchor Independence Week LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLA. -Walt Disney World Resort guests won’t have to wait until the Fourth of July to celebrate America’s birthday. They can choose any day of Independence Week July 1-7 in the parks to experience the flag-waving spirit of the holiday –…
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THE MUPPET MOVIE Moving Right Along to Blu-Ray!
Experience the Muppet Movie like Never Before As It Arrives on Blu-ray and Digital Hi-Def This Fall THE MUPPETS MOVIE: SPECIAL EDITION Available Nationwide, August 13, 2013 And Packaged To Include Disney Intermission (for non-stop, Muppet-astic entertainment) Plus, Even More Never-Before-Seen Bonus Content Synopsis: See how the Muppets began, with the nearly 35th Anniversary Special…
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Disney Enlists Grammy®-Nominated Recording Artist Carly Rae Jepsen to Sing New Version of “Part Of Your World”
Disney Enlists Grammy®-Nominated Recording Artist Disney Enlists Grammy®-Nominated Recording Artist Carly Rae Jepsen To Celebrate The Release Of “The Little Mermaid: Diamond Edition” With A New Version Of The Beloved Song “Part Of Your World” BURBANK, CA, June 14, 2013 – This October 1, The Walt Disney Studios animated classic The Little Mermaid becomes a…
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Disney Channel Announces Star-Filled Line-Up For Disney’s D23 Expo
DISNEY CHANNEL, DISNEY XD AND DISNEY JUNIOR ANNOUNCE STAR-FILLED LINE-UP FOR DISNEY’S D23 EXPO Fans Invited to Meet the Stars of “Teen Beach Movie,” “Shake It Up,” “Jessie,” “Phineas and Ferb,” Marvel Universe, “Gravity Falls,” “Good Luck Charlie,” “A.N.T. Farm,” “Kickin’ It,” “Dog With A Blog,” “Lab Rats,” “Crash & Bernstein” and “Wander Over Yonder”…
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Registration Opens for Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (June 12, 2013) -Runners can now register for 2014 Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend at Walt Disney World Resort, Feb. 20 -23, by going to www.rundisney.com The weekend brings a new Disney Princess Enchanted 10K, the new Disney Glass Slipper Challenge and the Cinderella Royal Family 5K have . In addition a limited number of runners will have the opportunity to register early for the 2014…
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LAST CHANCE to purchase advanced discounted tickets for D23 Expo
Purchase Your D23 Expo 2013 Tickets Today! D23 Expo 2013 Advanced Discount Ticket Prices End June 15, 2013! LAST CHANCE to purchase Advanced Discounted tickets for D23 Expo 2013! The highly anticipated D23 Expo 2013: The Ultimate Fan Event returns to the Anaheim Convention Center from August 9 – 11, 2013, once again bringing the…
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Fantasia: Music Evolved Announcement Trailer
Disney Interactive and Harmonix are excited to announce Fantasia: Music Evolved for Kinect on Xbox 360 and Xbox One! Become the new apprentice of legendary sorcerer Yen Sid, and explore and transform magical worlds by unleashing your musical creativity when Fantasia: Music Evolved releases in 2014. Fantasia: Music Evolved PRESS RELEASE: BURBANK, Calif. — (June…
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OZ THE GREAT AND POWERFUL Bonus Clips
In celebration of today’s release of OZ THE GREAT AND POWERFUL on Blu-ray Combo Pack we’re delighted to share bonus clips with you! Watch Mila Kunis go from sweet to wicked in seconds flat thanks to award-winning special effects make up artist Howard Berger! See how Disney Classics like Pinocchio, Snow White and Cinderella inspired…
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D23 Expo 2013 Announces “BROADWAY AND BEYOND”
DISNEY THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS TO PRESENT “BROADWAY AND BEYOND” A MUSICAL JOURNEY INTO DISNEY’S HISTORY ON BROADWAY AND BEYOND BURBANK, Calif. – June 11, 2013 – D23: The Official Disney Fan Club is thrilled to announce a special theatrical performance, Broadway and Beyond. Thomas Schumacher, president and producer, Disney Theatrical Productions will host a musical…