Author: Daps Magic
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Disney, City of Anaheim, Anaheim Family YMCA and KaBOOM! Build New Playground for Children in One Day
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE ANAHEIM – As the sun was setting on March 4, children in Anaheim had a great new place to play. The new playground at Schweitzer Park (238 S. Bel Air St.) was fully assembled in less than eight hours with the help of more than 200 volunteers, including local…
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LINCOLN Available on Blu-Ray March 25, 2013!
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE 47 TOTAL WINS AND 108 TOTAL NOMINATIONS = TWO OSCARS®, A GOLDEN GLOBE®, A BAFTA & AFI “MOVIE OF THE YEAR” The Most Acclaimed Motion Picture-Drama of the Year, Is Now the Most Highly Anticipated Blu-ray™ Release Available For In-Home Purchase and Viewing Beginning March 26, 2013! BURBANK, Calif.…
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Where Art and History Intersect: Epcot Welcomes the Kinsey Collection, A Celebration of African-American Achievement and Contribution
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Guests to the American Adventure pavilion at Epcot will journey “between the pages” of history as the American Heritage Gallery opens its doors to an art exhibit representing over 400 years of African-American achievement and contribution. “Re-Discovering America: Family Treasures from the Kinsey…
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Disney Fantasy Earns Top Honor in the Cruise Critic 2013 Cruisers’ Choice Awards
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE CELEBRATION, Florida (February 28, 2013) – The newest ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet, the Disney Fantasy, earned the top honor – Best Large Ship – in the Cruise Critic 2013 Cruisers’ Choice Awards, announced this week. The Disney Fantasy also received the top spots in four other categories…
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Central Florida Students Help Open IBM THINK Exhibit at INNOVENTIONS
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Feb. 21, 2013 – Just in time toc elebrate National Engineers Week, dozens of students from University High School in Orlando teamed with IBM to unveil IBM THINK, a new interactive experience in INNOVENTIONS West at Epcot. As part of the opening, the group was among the first to…
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St. Patrick’s Day Celebration Invites Wearin’ of the Green at Downtown Disney March 8-10 & 14-17
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Wearin’ of the green is encouraged, but not mandatory during the most authentic St. Patrick’s Day celebration in town March 8-10 and 14-17 at Raglan Road Irish Pub & Restaurant and across Downtown Disney Pleasure Island. More than 10 top Irish bands will…
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Rachel Booth Delivers Record-Setting Performance Again at Disney’s Princess Half Marathon
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Louisiana runner breaks her own event record to become first woman to win an unprecedented four runDisney titles; race weekend total of 36,000 participants is event’s largest ever in five-year history LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – (Feb. 24 2013) – Rachel Booth etched her name in the runDisney record books…
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The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, Life of Pi and Skyfall Lead Film Nominations for 39th Saturn Awards
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Fringe, Dexter, The Walking Dead and Revolution Top TV Nominations from the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Films; Saturn Awards to Be Presented in June LOS ANGELES – February 20, 2013 – The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey received more Saturn Award nominations than any other film…
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Leapfrog Launches New Engaging Interactive eBooks Produced by Disney Publishing Worldwide for Award-Winning Platforms
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE “Doc McStuffins: Rundown Racecar” and “Wreck It Ralph: Sugar Rush” are among LeapFrog’s first third-party developed interactive eBooks to debut in the LeapFrog App Center EMERYVILLE, Calif. – February 5, 2013 – LeapFrog Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE:LF), the leader in educational entertainment, today announced the release of interactive eBooks from…
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New Video Explores the Making of STAR TREK THE VIDEO GAME
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Three years ago, shortly after the massive worldwide success of the re-imagined film version of Star Trek, the creators of the upcoming STAR TREK The Video Game began their journey to bring an entirely new adventure to gamers. At the heart of every Star Trek adventure are two unforgettable heroes: Kirk and Spock…
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Dozens of Couples Renew Their Love at Disney World Resort on Valentine’s Day
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Feb. 14, 2013) — Dozens of couples came together on Thursday to renew their love amidst colorful fanfare in front of Cinderella Castle at Walt Disney World Resort. Cinderella and Prince Charming, Aurora and Prince Philip and Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse joined in…
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Wreck-It Ralph Deleted Scenes
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE In celebration of Disney’s Wreck-It Ralph releasing on HD Digital Download this week and 3D Blu-ray Combo Pack on 3/5 we’re excited to share two deleted scenes from the Bonus! In the first clip Dunderson shares an idea with Ralph for a new game called X-Treme EZ Living featuring the…
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Walt Disney World Hosts Nation’s Top Bilingual Educators
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. Feb. 8, 2013 – More than 2,000 educators immersed themselves in the most important topics related to bilingual education during the 42nd Annual National Association for Bilingual Education (NABE) conference at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort. As part of its ongoing commitment to diversity and education,…
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Explore the Enterprise Like Never Before in STAR TREK The Video Game
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE For more than four decades, the U.S.S. Enterprise has been a majestic icon of adventure and excitement. On board, her crew explores strange new worlds, seeks out new civilizations … But what fans have known of the iconic starship has largely been limited to what is seen in movies and on television.…
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Disney Cruise Line Unveils New 2014 Itineraries and Ports
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE First-Ever Venice and San Juan Departures and New Destinations in Greece, Sicily, Spain and Grenada CELEBRATION, Fla. (Feb. 12, 2013) – In 2014, Disney Cruise Line will offer new itineraries, including an expanded collection of European cruises highlighting the Greek Isles. Plus, Disney Cruise Line will depart for…
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Disney Season Summer 2013 – Walt Disney World Resort
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE From Expanded Cruise Itineraries and Limited Time Magic, To Splashy Water Thrills and Rejuvenating Retreats, Summer 2013 Turns Up the Heat with Vacation Fun at Walt Disney World Resort Lake Buena Vista, Fla. –Summer 2013 sizzles with exciting new attractions and events at Walt Disney World Resort. Disney…
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Disney Unveils Fantastical Collection of Products Inspired by Disney’s Oz The Great and Powerful
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Glendale, Calif., Feb. 6, 2013 — Disney Consumer Products (DCP) has unveiled its newest film-inspired product collection based on the highly anticipated Oz The Great and Powerful, in theaters March 8th. In collaboration with leading brands including CDI, Jem, Sue Wong, Joe Vilaiwan, Jerome C. Rousseau, Tollytots and more, the product collection…
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Disney Joins Statewide Coalition Against Texting and Driving
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Feb. 5, 2013 – In an effort to make driving on Florida’s roadways safer, Walt Disney World Resort today joined a coalition of state and national organizations, including the Florida League of Cities, Florida Sheriffs Association, AAA and the City of Orlando to support…
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Suzanne Young and Jon S. Lewis Join Phoenix Comicon 2013
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Phoneix Comicon is proud to announce authors Suzanne Young and Jon S. Lewis will be joining 2013. Suzanne Young is the author of A Need So Beautiful, A Want So Wicked, and The Program. She currently lives in Tempe, Arizona, where she drafts novels on restaurant napkins while eating chimichangas. When…
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More Comic Guest Annoucments for Phoenix Comicon 2013!
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Phoenix Comicon is proud to announce Colleen Doran, Katie Cook, Annie Nocenti, Kevin Maquire, Mark Morales, Mark Greenawalt, Natali Sanders, Jolene Houser, Jenevieve Broomall, Michael Macropoulos, Scott Godlewski, Jim Hanna, and Marat Mychaels will be joining us for 2013. “Our line up just gets more and more awesome.…
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The Indigenous Narrative Collective joins Phoenix Comicon 2013
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Phoenix Comicon is proud to announce the Indigenous Narrative Collective will be joining us for 2013. The Indigenous Narrative Collective is a group of Native American comic book writers, artists, designers, and creators dedicated to the creation of native American superheros and comic books. Guests representing the Indigenous Narrative…
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A Detour on the Way to Neverland!
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Neverland, a fictional world in the Peter Pan movie, may be a state of mind, or hidden in the cosmos. To get to the place where you can never grow up, Peter Pan says to fly to the “second star to the right, and straight on ’til morning.”…
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Peter Pan Behind the Scenes- Mary Blair Concept Art + Bonus Clips
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE In celebration of today’s 60th Anniversary release of Peter Pan on Blu-ray Combo Pack, go behind the scenes of this Disney classic with a gallery of Mary Blair’s concept art for the film along with clips from some of the bonus features! Peter Pan Diamond Edition is available…
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A New Place to Meet the Disney Princesses! Fantasy Faire Makes Regal Debut at Disneyland Park March 12
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Enchanted Village Features Royal Hall for Princess Greetings, Royal Theatre for Interactive Storytelling ‘Mickey and the Magical Map’ Live Show Also Opens in 2013; Sofia the First and Doc McStuffins Join ‘Disney Junior – Live on Stage!’ ANAHEIM, Calif. (Jan. 31, 2013) – For many guests at Disneyland Park,…