Author: Daps Magic
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Disney Animal Keeper Combines Art and Care to Help Endangered Rhino Species
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Oct. 5, 2012 – As a rhinoceros keeper at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Chad Harmon tends to some of the toughest, strongest animals on the planet. He recently channeled that passion into an arts auction that raised approximately $6000 for the endangered animals. For the…
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MLS Eastern Conference Top Seed Sporting Kansas City and D.C. United Headline Disney Pro Soccer Classic
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Field for fourth annual pre-season soccer tournament features eight pro soccer teams; Pro Soccer Classic among events announced for new Soccer Spring Training initiative LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Oct. 4, 2012) – Major League Soccer’s (MLS) Eastern Conference top seed Sporting Kansas City and four-time MLS Cup champions D.C.…
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Storybook Circus: Big Fun Under the Big Top for New Fantasyland Guests
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Magic Kingdom guests blink back in amazement at the scene: not one, but two colorful Dumbos spinning through the sky above Storybook Circus. To the delight of fans of the beloved Dumbo, the Flying Elephant attraction, a second Dumbo has taken its place alongside a…
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Disney Celebrates the Release of Cinderella Diamond Edition on Blu-ray™ with Vast Collection of Products For Princesses of All Ages
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Glendale, Calif., Oct. 3, 2012 — Disney Consumer Products (DCP) has captured the grace and poise of Cinderella in a new collection of products for children and adults that are inspired by the 1950 Disney animated classic film and are available in time for the release of Cinderella Diamond Edition on Blu-ray™.…
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D23 Celebrates Epcot Turning 30!
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Thirty years ago today — on Oct. 1, 1982 — EPCOT Center opened, the most ambitious theme park Disney had ever created. Yesterday, more than 1,000 members of D23: The Official Disney Fan Club gathered at Epcot in Walt Disney World for a full day of special presentations to…
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Dick Tracy Making His Way To Blu-Ray and Your Living Room
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE For the First Time on Blu-rayTM, The Classic Action Film Starring Warren Beatty, Madonna and Al Pacino! DICK TRACY Debuts As A 1-Disc Blu-ray + Digital Copy with New Digital Restoration on December 11, 2012 Synopsis: Thecomic strip detective (Beatty) finds his life vastly complicated when Breathless Mahoney…
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Peter Pan Flying to Blu-Ray
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Peter Pan has returned… Join mischievous Peter Pan, the young boy who refuses to grow up, his hot-tempered pixie pal, Tinker Bell and the Darling children as they soar away to the mysterious Never-Never land where childhood lasts forever in this magical, musical adventure! Peter Pan: Diamond Edition…
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Babes in Toyland Being Released on Blu-Ray for Christmas!
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE For the First Time on Disney Blu-rayTM, with New Digital Restoration, Celebrate the 1961 Classic Disney Musical, Produced by Walt Disney himself, Starring Annette Funicello this Holiday BABES IN TOYLAND Available December 11, 2012 Synopsis: Tom the Piper’s Son is about to marry Mary Quite Contrary. On the…
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Stride Rite® Invites All Girls to the Ball in Shoes Fit for a Princess in Celebration of the Blu-ray™ Release of Disney’s Cinderella
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Stride Rite for Disney Princess Collection Now Available at Stride Rite Locations Nationwide (Lexington, Mass)— September 28, 2012– Stride Rite Children’s Group (SRCG), the first choice for premium authentic footwear brands that kids love and moms trust, is inviting your little princess to the ball in the…
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HGTV Star Designers Serve Up Home Entertaining Tips During 17th Epcot International Food & Wine Festival
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Celebrities Appear Weekends at Festival Center from Sept. 28 through Nov. 12 LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – HGTV presents fresh home-entertaining ideas by celebrity designers each weekend at the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival presented by Chase Sept. 28 through Nov. 12. In each 30-minute noon seminar Friday…
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Disney’s Art of Animation Resort Debuts, Immerses Guests in the Middle of the Story With Enchanting Tales
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla.- The big blue world of Nemo and friends, the Pride Lands of Africa, under the sea in Ariel’s grotto, a super-charged adventure through Radiator Springs– they all come to life for vacationers at Disney’s new Art of Animation Resort at Walt Disney World Resort.…
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“Disney Princess: My Fairytale Adventure” Is Now Available In Stores
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE DISNEY FANS EMBARK ON A ROYAL JOURNEY AS DISNEY INTERACTIVE SHIPS “DISNEY PRINCESS: MY FAIRYTALE ADVENTURE” FOR Wii™, NINTENDO 3DS™ AND WINDOWS PC/MAC Players Immerse Into An All-New Adventure and Explore the Enchanted Kingdoms of Classic Disney Princesses: Ariel, Belle, Cinderella, Rapunzel and Tiana BURBANK, Calif.…
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eFX Inc. Releases First Marvel “The Avengers” Collectibles
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE The Avengers assemble today on DVD and Blu-ray, and eFX Inc. is excited to be releasing the first in its long-awaited series of Marvel superhero collectibles! Today at efxcollectibles.com, eFX begins releasing its Captain America posters and trading cards — exact replicas of those seen on screen in Captain America: The…
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Disney Magic Celebrates Galveston as the Newest Regional Home Port for Disney Cruise Line
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Ship salutes the Lone Star State with a cowboy hat on the funnel GALVESTON, Texas (September 22, 2012) – In accordance with maritime tradition, Disney Cruise Line Captain Robert Olmer and his shipboard officers hosted local port officials and community leaders aboard the 2,700-passenger Disney Magic for a…
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Disney Cast Members Walk to Raise Money and Awareness
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Sept. 19, 2012 – More than 800 Disney VoluntEARS recently participated in the 2012 Greater Orlando Heart Walk, raising almost $33,000 in support of the American Heart Association. While taking a stand against heart disease and stroke—the number one and four leading causes of…
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“Frankenweenie Weekend” Takes Over Downtown Disney Sept. 28 – 30, 2012
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – In celebration of Disney’s new stop-motion animated movie “Frankenweenie,” directed by acclaimed filmmaker Tim Burton and opening October 5 in 3D, Walt Disney World Resort is hosting a variety of engaging experiences inspired by the new movie, “The Nightmare Before Christmas” and “Alice in Wonderland.” The…
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Disney Fairy Tale Weddings by Alfred Angelo Celebrates the Blu-ray™ Release of Cinderella with the Cinderella Diamond Wedding Gown Collection
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Wedding Dresses Available for Limited-Time Only, Starting October 2012Philadelphia, PA– (September 17, 2012)– Alfred Angelo and Disney Consumer Products celebrate the release of Disney’s Cinderella Diamond Edition, available on Blu-ray™ for the first time this Fall, with a one-of-a-kind Cinderella– inspired bridal collection. This unique line of limited-release wedding dresses consists…
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Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund Announces 2012 Grant Recipients
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Sept.18 — The Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund (DWCF) released its 2012 annual grants, awarding more than $1.8 million to 75 conservation projects around the globe including $130,000 to Florida based projects. Since its beginnings in 1995 DWCF has donated nearly $4 million benefiting 257…
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Disney and Pixar Team Up with NASCAR Driver Casey Mears and Chicagoland Speedway to Bring the Exclusive Cars “Take Flight” Experience to Race Fans
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Joliet, IL – September 14, 2012 — Today Disney·Pixar Cars fans teamed up with NASCAR driver Casey Mears to wave the green flag and kick off the Cars “Take Flight” experience during Chase weekend at Chicagoland Speedway, Sept. 14-16. In celebration of the world television premieres of the Cars Toons short films “Air Mater” and…
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Travel + Leisure Names Disney Cruise Line No. 1 for Families in the World’s Best Awards for Fourth Consecutive Year
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Ranked in Top Five Cruise Lines Overall for Eight Consecutive Years CELEBRATION, Florida (September 12, 2012) – Disney Cruise Line was recognized as No. 1 in the Large-Ship Cruise Lines for Families category in the Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2012, making it the fourth consecutive year to be…
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Gala Osceola Celebrates Local Leaders for Sharing Magic
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Sept. 11, 2012 – A magical evening took place at Disney’s Yacht and Beach Resort recently as the Hispanic Business Council of Osceola County held its annual Gala Osceola event. The elegant black tie affair recognized individuals and companies who have excelled in making…
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Do you Have the Disney Vacation Smarts to Join the Big Leagues? Apply for the 6th Annual Walt Disney World Moms Panel!
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Disney Parks is seeking Sports Team Moms and bilingual panelists to join the 2013 panel LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Sept. 10, 2012) – Have a passion for planning unforgettable Disney vacations? Know how to organize the ultimate team sports events at Walt Disney World Resort? Disney Parks today…
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Bibbidy Bobbity Boo! Cinderella: Diamond Edition on Blu!
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE At the stroke of midnight, October 2nd, dreams will come true as Disney releases CINDERELLA: DIAMOND EDITION on Blu-ray Combo Pack, Digital and On-Demand viewing. The timeless and beloved masterpiece is an enchanting classic that comes alive for the very first time on Blu-ray high definition with enhanced picture and sound. Bonus material includes “The Real Fairy Godmother” the incredible…
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DISNEY INTERACTIVE UNVEILS DISNEY EPIC MICKEY 2: THE POWER OF TWO FOR NINTENDO’S Wii U™ System
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE BURBANK, Calif. — (September 13, 2012) – Disney Interactive today announced that the highly-anticipated “Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two” video game will be available for Nintendo’s Wii U™ system this holiday season. Wii U players will experience their adventure through Wasteland, an alternate world filled…