Author: Daps Magic
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Mike Mignola, Greg Capullo, and Neal Adams Join PHXCC 2013
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Phoenix Comicon is proud to announce Mike Mignola, Greg Capullo, and Neal Adams will be attending Comicon 2013. “Phoenix Comicon has always sought to bring the best talent possible to the valley and this year is no exception. Mike Mignola, Greg Capullo, and Neal Adams are institutions in…
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Amanda Tapping Joins Phoenix Comicon 2013
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Phoenix Comicon is proud to announce Amanda Tapping will be attending Comicon 2013. Born in England, raised in Canada and dubbed the Grand Empress of Sci-fi by her legion of loyal fans, Amanda is one of the most recognized actors working in television today. Tapping played Samantha…
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Andrew Hussie and Vic Mignogna Join PHXCC 2013
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Phoenix Comicon is proud to announce Andrew Hussie and Vic Mignogna will be attending Comicon 2013. Andrew Hussie is the creator of MSPaintAdventures.com; A popular web comic site. His most notable comic is Homestuck. Over the last few years Homestuck has become one of the largest webcomics; with…
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Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund Helps Rescue Animals from Hurricane Sandy and Other Disasters
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Dec. 5, 2012—The Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund (DWCF) recently provided $250,000 to the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW), whose animal rescue team was among the first to help save hundreds of animals after Hurricane Sandy. In addition to providing immediate supplies to help equip a disaster response…
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Babylon 5 comes to Phoenix Comicon 2013
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Let the guest announcements begin! Phoenix Comicon is proud to begin our guest announcements for 2013 with the creator J. Michael Straczynski and principal cast members of Babylon 5. “We couldn’t be more excited to have Mr. Straczynski and the rest of the cast joining us this year.…
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Largest Splitsville Luxury Lanes to Roll Strikes at Downtown Disney
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – The latest trend in boutique bowling is rolling into Downtown Disney with the December 2012 opening of Splitsville Luxury Lanes. The upscale, retro-style bowling venue will be the largest in the bowling brand’s fleet and joins other fun, family-friendly entertainment options at Downtown…
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Disney and Creative Genius Tim Burton (Creator of “The Nightmare Before Christmas”) Proudly Announce the Home Entertainment Debut Of Frankenweenie
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Disney and Creative Genius Tim Burton (Creator of “The Nightmare Before Christmas”) Proudly Announce the Home Entertainment Debut Of Including an All-New Short “Captain Sparky vs The Flying Saucers” and Burton’s Original Live-Action “Frankenweenie” Short! ON BLU-RAY™ COMBO PACK, DIGITAL AND ON-DEMAND – JANUARY 8, 2013! BURBANK,…
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From “A” (Agent P) to “Z” (Zebras), More Exciting Entertainment Opportunities Await Guests at Walt Disney World Resort
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Across its four theme parks and 25 resort hotels, Walt Disney World Resort is dedicated to the guest experience: creating memories to last a lifetime. Beyond Fantasyland, Test Track, Splitsville and Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, there are plenty of other new opportunities…
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Gonzaga claims second Old Spice Classic Championship at Disney
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Elias Harris named tournament MVP; 2013 field to feature Memphis and Butler LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Nov. 25, 2012) – The No. 17 Gonzaga Bulldogs captured the program’s second Old Spice Classic Championship title Sunday, defeating the Davidson Wildcats 81-67 at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at…
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20th Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival March 6-May 19 Celebrates with New Blooms, Food, Music, and ‘Oz’ Playground
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE The Village People and Tommy Roe Among Acts to Rock Flower Power Stage LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – A blooming bounty of festival firsts will welcome Disney guests to the 20th Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival presented by HGTV March 6-May 19, 2013 at Walt Disney World Resort. First,…
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All Eight Teams Confirmed for 2013 Old Spice Classic Tournament at Disney
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Nationally-ranked Memphis highlights early-season tournament field LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Nov. 23, 2012) – All eight teams are confirmed for the 2013 Old Spice Classic, to be held Thanksgiving weekend, Thursday, Friday and Sunday, Nov. 28, 29 & Dec. 1, at the HP Field House at ESPN Wide…
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Seventh Annual Old Spice Classic Continues Holiday Hoops Tradition at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Premier preseason Division I men’s college basketball tournament tips off Thanksgiving Day at HP Field House at Walt Disney World Resort Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Nov. 21, 2012) – The Old Spice Classic, featuring five 2012 NCAA Tournament teams, tips off Thanksgiving Day at the ESPN Wide World…
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Fun In (And Out Of!) the Sun at Castaway Cay, Disney’s Private Island Paradise
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE CELEBRATION, Fla. – Crystal-clear turquoise waters as far as the eye can see, powdery white sand beaches under foot and lush landscapes all around – guests encounter all of this and more at Disney’s private island paradise, Castaway Cay. Located in the tropical waters of the Bahamas, Castaway…
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An Interview with Writer/Director Peter Hedges – THE ODD LIFE OF TIMOTHY GREEN
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE From Academy Award-nominated writer/director Peter Hedges (Dan In Real Life, What’s Eating Gilbert Grape), and starring Golden Globe winner Jennifer Garner, Joel Edgerton, Dianne Wiest and CJ Adams as Timothy Green, comes this highly imaginative story about a happily married couple who can’t wait to start a family – but…
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Phoenix Comicon Film Festival 2013
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE The Phoenix Comicon Film Festival is back for 2013 and is now accepting entries. The Film Festival accepts films of any length (from shorts to feature length), type (documentary, fan film, narrative, web series, etc.), and almost any genre(science fiction, steampunk, horror, fantasy, etc.). The Phoenix Comicon…
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Peter Pan Flies to Blu-Ray on February 5!
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Dreams Around The Globe Will Once Again Take Flight! Celebrate the 60th Anniversary of Disney’s Classic Adventure As It Soars to New Heights for the First Time on Disney Blu-ray™ Available For Purchase on February 5, 2013 New Digital Restoration and Unparalleled High Definition Picture…
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‘The Happiest Balloon on Earth’ Takes to the Skies Over Mexico for 11th Annual International Balloon Festival In Leon, Guanajuato
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Mickey Mouse-shaped Hot Air Balloon Celebrates ‘Limited Time Magic’ Coming to Disneyland Resort in California “The Happiest Balloon on Earth” (a twist on Disneyland’s famous designation as “The Happiest Place on Earth”) is coming to Leon, Guanajuato, to participate in the 11th annual International Balloon Festival, Nov. 16-19 in…
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“DISNEY EPIC MICKEY 2: THE POWER OF TWO” and “DISNEY EPIC MICKEY: POWER OF ILLUSION” Now Available!
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE JOIN MICKEY MOUSE AND OSWALD THE LUCKY RABBIT FOR ALL-NEW ADVENTURES IN WASTELAND AS DISNEY INTERACTIVE SHIPS “DISNEY EPIC MICKEY 2: THE POWER OF TWO” AND “DISNEY EPIC MICKEY: POWER OF ILLUSION” VIDEO GAMES Sequel To The Award-Winning ‘Disney Epic Mickey’ Is Now Available At Retailers Nationwide…
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Community Leaders Sneak First Peeks of New Fantasyland
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Nov. 14, 2012— Walt Disney World Resort offered more than 150 community leaders a glimpse at the largest expansion in Magic Kingdom history today. Local executives and dignitaries toured New Fantasyland, experienced its attractions and witnessed the economic boon it has created for Central Florida.…
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Are You BRAVE Enough For Tartan Nails?
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE To celebrate this week’s release of the Brave Blu-ray combo pack, Disney / Pixar teamed up with butter LONDON to create a custom nail bar with Scottish Tartan nail art designs inspired by and as seen in the movie, Brave. Katie Hughes, butter LONDON’s Global Color Ambassador designed…
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Brave: Ultimate Collector’s Edition – Review by Mr. DAPs
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Princess Merida (Kelly Macdonald) is the spirited teenage daughter of Fergus (Billy Connolly) and Elinor (Emma Thompson). She also happens to be Pixar’s first princess. Her mother tries to teach her to be a lady but Merida instead loves archery and loves adventure. Elinor wants Merida’s life…
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Buckle up for Fun! Epcot Guests “Drive their Design” at the Re-Imagined Test Track Presented by Chevrolet
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Walt Disney World Resort guests will experience the thrill of designing their very own virtual vehicle – then putting their design through its paces – when the re-imagined, multi-sensory Test Track Presented by Chevrolet grand re-opens Dec. 6, 2012. The iconic Epcot attraction,…
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Brave Director Mark Andrews Interview
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Andrews joined Pixar Animation Studios in December 2000 and has worked on four of the studio’s feature films. He served as story supervisor on the Academy Award®-winning feature films “The Incredibles” and “Ratatouille” and as a storyboard artist for the Golden Globe®-winning “Cars.” Andrews also contributed to the…