Author: Daps Magic
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Disney Helps Write Story of New Library
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Aug 15, 2012 – Walt Disney World donated $150,000 to the Osceola Board of County Commissioners for its public library project in Celebration, giving residents of West Osceola access to a greater number of books, computers and other public resources. The library, already under…
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NEW Toy Story Toon – PARTYSAURUS REX!
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Ain’t No Party Like a BATHTUB Party! The toys are back! Disney*Pixar’s brand-new Toy Story Toon, PARTYSAURUS REX, will run in theaters before FINDING NEMO 3D starting September 14th. This adorable short is directed by Mark Walsh, produced by Kim Adam, and is the third installment of Toy Story Toons. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9EuIo8VqHjs&feature=youtu.be[/youtube] “Partysaurus…
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Final Phase of Disney’s Art of Animation Resort “The Little Mermaid” Opens September 15
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Guests are invited to slumber in Ariel’s colorful retreat at “The Little Mermaid” wing at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, opening Sept. 15 at Walt Disney World Resort. Themed to one of the most celebrated animated films of all time “The Little Mermaid”…
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Time to Get Down to MONKEY Business!
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE In celebration of DisneyNature’s August 21st release of CHIMPANZEE on Blu-ray Combo Pack, we’ve got a whole lot of cuteness to share! How familiar were the chimps with the production team during filming? Find out by downloading a Q&A interview with director Alastair Fothergill! How adorable are the chimps? Check out the…
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Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Offers Happy Haunts for 23 Nights at Walt Disney World Resort
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Ghouls and goblins gather at Disney for a bewitching Halloween spooktacular during Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party beginning Sept. 11 at Magic Kingdom. A pumpkin-orange glow and light fog along with ghostly silhouettes dancing atop the roofs of Main Street, U.S.A create lots of…
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Ashdon and Disney Announce Their First Disney Princess-Inspired Prom Dress Collection
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE The New Disney Forever Enchanted Line Makes Its Debut at the Atlanta Apparel & Prom Market in August NEW YORK, NY, August 6, 2012 — Ashdon, Inc. and Disney Consumer Products announced today the launch of its Disney Forever Enchanted collection, a new line of prom dresses inspired by…
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Finding…SHARK WEEK!
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE As the Discovery Channel kicks-off their annual Shark Week this Sunday, August 12th, Disney*Pixar would like share a very special message: Fish are Friends! FINDING NEMO 3D Swims into Theaters September 14th! “Testimonies” Film Clip** [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4_1btFqOjk&feature=youtu.be[/youtube] What kind of shark is Chum? How many teeth does Bruce actually have? Find…
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U.S. Military Can Make More Memories with Special Tickets, Room Rates in 2012-2013 at Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland Resort
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. / ANAHEIM, Calif. (August 8, 2012) – America’s military personnel will have more opportunities to make and share precious Disney vacation memories through special theme park tickets and special pricing for accommodations. At Walt Disney World Resort -from Aug. 17, 2012 through Sept. 25, 2013,…
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Disney Cast Members Donate Record 3.1 Million School Supplies, 13,000 Backpacks to Central Florida Students
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Aug. 9, 2012 – School superintendents from Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Lake and Polk counties today joined Disney VolunEARS and Mickey Mouse to celebrate a record 3.1 million supplies and 13,000 backpacks that are on the way to students across Central Florida. The supplies, all…
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Vacationers Enjoy “Hakuna Matata” at New “Lion King” Family Suites
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Opening Friday at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -The Pride Lands of Africa is the scenic setting for the “Lion King,” the third phase of Disney’s Art of Animation Resort opening Friday at Walt Disney World Resort. The new Lion King wing celebrates the…
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Family Day at Disney in Support of Education
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Disney’s Back-to-School Supply Drive was in full swing this weekend as Cast Members brought their spouses, siblings and children to help sort thousands of items that will soon be delivered to schools across Central Florida. This year’s “Family Day” is part of the Back-to-School initiative that started in 2005…
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Preview, Grand Opening Dates Set as Expansion Continues for the New Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom Park
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 flies alongside. The playful pachyderm is…
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Designed by Kids, Built by Volunteers
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE City of Rockledge, ROC Foundation, Disney Cruise Line and KaBOOM! build new playground for children in one day ROCKLEDGE, Fla. (July 28, 2012) – More than 200 volunteers from the City of Rockledge, the Rockledge Recreation Open-Space and Conservation (ROC) Foundation, Disney VoluntEARS, and local community residents came together today to assist…
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As Aulani Expands, Vacationers Can Enjoy a Five-Night Stay for the Price of Three Nights
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE KO OLINA, Hawaii (August 3, 2012) – In the year since its Grand Opening, Aulani, a Disney Resort and Spa in Hawaii, has become so popular with guests of all ages that plans are already underway for expansion beginning in September. As this work goes on – Sept.…
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Celebrate SISTERS DAY with McClain Sisters, Tinker Bell & Periwinkle!
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE In honor of Sisters Day on August 5, Walt Disney Pictures is proud to announce that Hollywood Records recording artists McClain Sisters, real-life sisters themselves, will provide the featured song, “The Great Divide,” for SECRET OF THE WINGS the all-new, Disney Fairies movie in which Tinker Bell finds out that she, herself, has a sister.…
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D23’s Disney Fanniversary Celebration Brings Disney Magic and Memories to Four Additional Cities This Fall
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE After Sold-Out U.S. Tour This Spring, D23: The Official Disney Fan Club to Thrill Disney Enthusiasts in Philadelphia, Seattle, Dallas and Atlanta BURBANK, Calif. – August 2, 2012 – Following a sold-out, six-city tour that brought a kaleidoscope of Disney memories to fans across the country, D23: The…
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Walt Disney World Resort at Holidaytime Unwraps Festive Traditions, Glistening Ice Castle and Seasonal Spectacles
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLA. – Disney elves blend yuletide traditions and Christmas cheer to create a wintry wonderland ready for holiday revelers at Walt Disney World Resort as early as November 9. There’s an extra night of merry at the Magic Kingdom with 20 nights of Mickey’s Very…
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17th Annual Epcot International Food & Wine Festival by the numbers
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE 1.5 Million Tasty Festival Treats in 46 Fabulous Days= 1 Fun-Filled Festival at Walt Disney World Resort LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Walt Disney World guests can sip new wines, beers and cocktails, savor delicious new marketplace tastes and enjoy live entertainment all day long at the 17th annual Epcot…
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Pop Icons Rock the Scene at America Gardens Theatre during Epcot International Food & Wine Festival
DAPs Magic Disney News– PRESS RELEASE 18 ‘Eat to the Beat!’ Musical Acts Perform Sept. 28-Nov. 12 LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Live sounds of pop, rock, soul and funk will fill the night when top musical acts perform their greatest hits during the the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival Sept. 28-Nov. 12, …
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Canoe Racers Keep Disney Tradition Alive
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla.— Olympians or not, more than 800 Cast Members on 75 teams paddled their hearts out in the recent Canoe Races of the World event–commonly referred to as C.R.O.W–in Magic Kingdom. Surrounding Tom Sawyer’s Island on the Rivers of America, the racers started near Country…
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Disney Twenty-Three Takes Readers Behind the Scenes of the Spectacular Disney California Adventure Expansion In Its All-New Fall Issue
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Disney Fans Also See the Making of D23’s ‘Treasures of the Walt Disney Archives,’ Preview Tim Burton’s Frankenweenie, and Get a Sneak Peek of Once Upon a Time’s New Season BURBANK, Calif. – July 27, 2012 – From the high-octane thrills of Cars Land to the immersive beauty…
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Super Greeters Enhance the Experience for Latin American Guests
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., July 23, 2012 – With the international tour group season in full swing, Walt Disney World Resort is on pace to exceed last year’s record for guest visitation from Brazil. A big part of the success with international tour groups from Latin America –…
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Tickets for D23 Expo 2013: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, Go On Sale Thursday, August 9, 2012
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Discounted 2013 Tickets Available for a Limited Time D23 Members Enjoy Additional Savings and Members-Only Benefits BURBANK, Calif. – July 26, 2012 – On Thursday, Aug. 9, at 10 a.m. PT, D23: The Official Disney Fan Club will begin selling tickets for the next D23 Expo, which will…
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Chase Launches New Disney’s Visa Debit Card; Year-Round Perks from Disney and no Annual Fee
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE NEW YORK – JULY 25, 2012 – Chase today announced the launch of the new Disney’s Visa® Debit Card. The new card gives customers access to special Cardmember perks when visiting Walt Disney World® and the Disneyland® Resorts and when shopping at DisneyStore.com and Disney Store locations. Disney’s Visa® Debit Card is available now and…