Author: Daps Magic
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Disney Interactive Releases Official Trailer For “Finding Nemo: Escape to the Big Blue” Special Edition
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Disney Interactive is excited to announce that the Finding Nemo: Escape to the Big Blue Special Edition video game is now available for the Nintendo DSand Nintendo 3DS. To celebrate the launch, Disney has released the official trailer as well as screens for the game. ABOUT FINDING…
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Disneyland Resort Donates Matterhorn Bobsleds Vehicles to National Roller Coaster Museum
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE THE NATIONAL ROLLER COASTER MUSEUM OBTAINS THE ‘HOLY GRAIL OF ARTIFACTS’ Disneyland Resort Donates Matterhorn Bobsleds Vehicles and Materials to Museum ARLINGTON, Texas — More than 53 years after opening the world’s first tubular steel roller coaster, Disneyland is donating two vehicles from the iconic Matterhorn Bobsled ride…
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Disney Cruise Line Offers Even More Vacation Options with New 2013 Itineraries Departing from Galveston, Texas
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE CELEBRATION, Fla. (Sept. 5, 2012) – In early 2013, Disney Cruise Line will offer a variety of new itineraries departing from Galveston, Texas, providing even more cruise options for guests. In addition to six-night Western Caribbean sailings, new choices include four-night Caribbean getaway cruises and eight-night itineraries that…
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MEAC/SWAC Challenge Kicks Off College Football Season
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Sept. 5, 2012 – Nearly 20,000 football fans touched down in Central Florida during Labor Day weekend for the 8thannual MEAC/SWAC Challenge presented by Disney. Televised live on ESPN, the gridiron battle at the Florida Citrus Bowl saw the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats (MEAC) score a…
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Manatee Day at Epcot Helps Educate Guests
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Sept. 6, 2012 – In ancient days, sailors may have mistaken manatees for mermaids, but many Epcot guests won’t be making that same mistake after visiting The Seas with Nemo and Friends during International Manatee Day on Sept. 7. The one day event is…
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Vultures Serve as Janitors of the Environment
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Sept. 5, 2012— While vultures may not be known as king of the jungle, they do play an important role as janitors of the environment. Through their scavenging habits, these endangered birds help maintain a balance in the eco-system. Guests at Disney’s Animal Kingdom…
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Jimmy Grabow Wins Disneyland Half Marathon, Sets New Mark
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Actor Sean Astin joins field of more than 17,000 runners for race at ‘Happiest Place on Earth’ ANAHEIM, Calif. (Sept. 2, 2012) – Jimmy Grabow, from the appropriately named Running Springs, Calif., won the Disneyland Half Marathon in record fashion, finishing in 1:05:29. Grabow’s time was nearly two…
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WIN IT!!! Cinderella’s New Christian Louboutin Slippers!!!
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE When You Wish Upon A Star… Dreams Can Come True! THE WALT DISNEY STUDIOS, CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN, AND GLAM MEDIA EMBARK ON NATIONAL QUEST TO FIND A MODERN-DAY CINDERELLA Winner will receive a Pair of the Iconic Cinderella Slipper Re-Imagined by World-Renowned Shoe Designer Christian Louboutin …
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A Frightfully Good Time Awaits Disney Cruise Line Guests this Halloween
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE CELEBRATION, Fla. – Disney Cruise Line will treat guests sailing during late October to a spook-tacular good time as the Disney ships transform into a ghoulish wonderland filled with hair-raising events and activities. Guests of all ages will delight with special decorations, unique menu items in the restaurants…
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United Way Campaign Gets Help from Cast Members
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – As the largest corporate contributor to Heart of Florida United Way (HFUW), Walt Disney World Resort often gets attention for its generous charitable giving–our Cast Members donate nearly $3 million annually to the organization and we serve as the host and sponsor of…
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Students Gain Leadership Skills from US Air Force Grads
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – The US Air Force Academy Way of Life Alumni Group hosted the Service Academy Graduates Super Reunion II at Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resort August 8-11, 2012. The Super Reunion II conference honored service academy graduates who broke race and color barriers in…
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Disney Receives Gold Autism Award
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Aug. 15 – Walt Disney World Parks and Resorts was awarded the Gold Autism Award earlier this month by The United Kingdom Autism Foundation for its efforts supporting and accommodating autistic guests. The Gold Autism Award, accepted by Greg Hale, Chief Safety Officer and Vice President…
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Runners Get Their Kicks On Route 66 at Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Actor Sean Astin to lead sold out field of more than 17,000 registered runners along half marathon course through all-new Cars Land at newly reopened Disney California Adventure ANAHEIM, Calif. (Aug. 23, 2012) – The Happiest Race on Earth just got happier as runners in the Disneyland Half Marathon…
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MEAC/SWAC Challenge Presented by Disney Inspires Careers
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Aug. 24, 2012— While football is at the center of the upcoming MEAC/SWAC Challenge presented by Disney, the annual event is more than just a game for two Disney Cast Members. It was the spark that inspired them to follow their dreams and land careers…
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People Like Us on Blu-ray & DVD on October 2, 2012
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE “Humane and riveting…One of the year’s very best!” – Pete Hammond – Boxoffice Magazine From The Studio That Brought You “The Help,” Comes The Inspirational Story About Family Reconnections And Life’s Changes Starring Chris Pine, Elizabeth Banks, Olivia Wilde and Michelle Pfeiffer PEOPLE LIKE US Releases on…
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Once Upon a Time: The Complete First Season – Blu-Ray Review by Mr. DAPs
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Once Upon a Time is the hit ABC television show that offers a new glimpse at some very old and well known fairy tales. Beginning with the story of Snow White in the pilot, it continues on and explores many other fairy tales in a somewhat traditional…
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DSW Launches New Shoe Collection inspired by Disney’s Cinderella
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 23, 2012—An exciting new line of evening and wedding fashion footwear — inspired by the 1950 Disney animated classic film, “Cinderella” — will soon be available from leading branded footwear and accessories retailer, DSW. “The Glass Slipper Collection” hits DSW stores and dsw.com Oct. 1…
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The Richard Petty Driving Experience Takes High-Speed Adventure Around Walt Disney World Speedway
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – The Richard Petty Driving Experience at Walt Disney World Speedway is the place of dreams, offering race fans and adventure-seekers the ultimate thrill of riding in or driving a race car around the one-mile tri-oval Walt Disney World Speedway. Guests are offered several…
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Ghosts of the Abyss on 3D Blu-ray on 9/11!
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE The Real Story Behind Titanic Unveils In An All-New Digitally Restored Version for the Very First Time on Disney Blu-ray 3DTM & Blu-ray 2D Walt Disney Pictures Presents “Ghosts of the Abyss” In Association with WALDEN MEDIA an EARTHSHIP PRODUCTION Available for Purchase at Retail Stores Nationwide, September 11,…
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Brave Gallops to Blu-Ray Super Set in November
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE THE #1 ANIMATED FILM OF THE YEAR! Debuts November 13, 2012 on Blu-ray Combo Pack Featuring Hours of Exciting All-New Bonus Material Including the Never-Seen-Before Animated Short “The Legend of Mor’du” Burbank, Calif., August 22, 2012 — Disney•Pixar proudly announces the Blu-rayTM hi-def debut of “Brave,” the year’s #1 animated movie…
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‘Great Irish Hooley’ Festival Rocks Labor Day Weekend at Raglan Road Irish Pub & Restaurant in Downtown Disney
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Never heard of a “Hooley?” Then it ‘s time to step up and experience Central Florida’s first Great Irish Hooley August 31-Sept. 3 at Raglan Road Irish Pub & Restaurant in Downtown Disney Pleasure Island. The hooley – Irish slang for a party…
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New Winnie The Pooh Smackerel Shorts Feature Disney’s Favorite Plush Bear with Inspiring Messages
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FPfc9n_aL14[/youtube] From the character artists and producers at Disney Consumer Products comes a new series of shorts created to celebrate “feel-good” moments with Disney’s classic character, Winnie the Pooh. Both nostalgic and popular, Pooh and his friends are timeless Disney icons that continue to drive the development of…