Author: Daps Magic
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MUPPETS Honored with Star on the Hollywood “Wocka Wocka” of Fame
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE THE INIMITABLE MUPPETS HONORED WITH STAR ON THE HOLLYWOOD “WOCKA WOCKA” OF FAME Star Ceremony Held at Historic El Capital Theatre Coincides With the In-Home Release of “The Muppets” Now Available HOLLYWOOD, Calif., March 20, 2012 – The world-renowed Muppets received a star on the Hollywood Walk (“Wocka Wocka”)…
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The Muppets The Wocka Wocka Value Pack – Blu-Ray Review by Mr. DAPs
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Earlier this year as everyone eagerly awaited the release of The Muppets the question on everyone’s mind was, “can this movie return the Muppets to their former glory?” It is no secret that in recent years, their productions haven’t been quite up to par with their much…
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New Avengers Movie Posters
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Captain America and Hawkeye get ready for battle in the first of six new posters for “Marvel’s The Avengers”! Fans in New York got their first look at this amazing new poster on the official “Marvel’s The Avengers” Facebook page to celebrate the release of tickets for midnight screenings of…
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Star Guest Program returns with even more magic in store New magical moments boost playtime at Toy Story Land to new heights
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE (March 15, 2012, Hong Kong) The ever-popular Star Guest Program returns to Hong Kong Disneyland this year, from today through May 20, with even more magical experiences to surprise and delight Guests. The Resort and its Cast Members have yet again increased their efforts to continue to put imagination in action…
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Star Trek Captains Shatner and Stewart lead Phoenix Comicon Guest List
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Phoenix Comicon boldly goes where it has never gone before with its largest and most diverse guest line up Phoenix – With the presentation of the Phoenix Comicon guest list, they have “made it so” in their quest to be the signature pop culture convention of the southwest.…
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Disney Cruise Line Contributes $250,000 to Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Official maritime plaque exchange ceremony takes place onboard the Disney Fantasy during the inaugural community event PORT CANAVERAL, Florida (March 15, 2012) – Disney Cruise Line presented a $250,000 donation to Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida in honor of the newest and fourth ship in its…
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Shareholders Elect 10 Directors at The Walt Disney Company Annual Meeting
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Kansas City, Missouri, March 13, 2012– Shareholders of The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) at the 2012 Annual Meeting today elected 10 members of the Board of Directors and approved the Board recommendations on the Company’s auditor, its stock incentive plan and the advisory resolution on executive compensation, based…
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Star Designers Bring Fresh Ideas to HGTV Stage During 19th Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Celebrities Appear Weekends at Festival Center from March 9 through May 20 LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – HGTV brings novel design inspiration to the 19th Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival March 7 through May 20 with its festival sponsorship that features weekend appearances by the network’s acclaimed…
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Disney Announces Heroes Work Here – a Company-Wide Initiative To Hire, Train and Support Military Veterans
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE “Heroes Work Here. Employ excellence. Hire veterans.” KANSAS CITY, Mo., March 13, 2012 − Today at The Walt Disney Company’s (NYSE: DIS) Annual Shareholder meeting in Kansas City, President and Chief Executive Officer Robert A. Iger announced Heroes Work Here, a new company-wide initiative to hire, train and support returning veterans.…
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St. Patrick’s Day Festivities Invite ‘Wearin’ of the Green’ at Downtown Disney Pleasure Island March 15-17
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Authentic Irish food, music and dance performances set the scene for a three-day St. Patrick’s Day celebration and the “wearin’ of the green” March 15-17 in and around the Raglan Road Irish Pub & Restaurant at Downtown Disney Pleasure Island. At Raglan Road,…
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Sorcerer Mickey Topiary, Haiti Garden, HGTV Star Designers Headline 19th Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival March 7-May 20
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Haiti Garden Lights Up Night; HGTV Designer John Gidding Appears March 9-11 LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -The largest-ever Disney front-entrance topiary, an illuminated Haiti produce garden with marketplace and a stellar cast of HGTV design celebrities boost the flower power at the 19th Epcot International Flower & Garden…
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D23 EXPO—THE ULTIMATE DISNEY FAN EVENT—RETURNS TO ANAHEIM, ONCE AGAIN BRINGING ALL THE MAGICAL WORLDS OF DISNEY UNDER ONE ROOF FROM AUGUST 9–11, 2013
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Advance Tickets On Sale August 9, 2012, for the Most All-Encompassing Disney Fan Event in the World BURBANK, Calif. – March 9, 2012 – All the magic and excitement of the past, present and future of Disney entertainment will come together once again when D23: The Official Disney…
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Disney Executive Named One of the 25 Most Influential Hispanics in Central Florida
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., March 8, 2012 – The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro Orlando (HCCMO) has named George Aguel, Senior Vice President for The Walt Disney Company, to its inaugural list of the 25 most influential in Hispanics in Central Florida. The organization’s editorial board selected…
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OSCAR®-WINNING MARY POPPINS SONGWRITER ROBERT B. SHERMAN, OF THE LEGENDARY SHERMAN BROTHERS, DIES IN LONDON AT AGE 86; HIS CREDITS INCLUDE BELOVED SONGS FOR THE JUNGLE BOOK, WINNIE THE POOH, PLUS “it’s a small world (after all)”
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE BURBANK, Calif., March 6, 2012 – Robert B. Sherman, half of the acclaimed and prolific Sherman Brothers songwriting team, passed away in London, England, on March 5 at The London Clinic, from an age-related illness. He was 86 years old. In collaboration with his brother, Richard M. Sherman…
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Statement from Disney CEO Robert A. Iger on Robert Sherman’s Passing
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE “Today, on behalf of everyone at Disney, we mourn the loss of an extraordinary talent, Robert Sherman,” said Disney President and CEO Bob Iger. “One of the world’s greatest songwriters and a true Disney legend, his legacy will endure forever through the magic of his music. From Mary Poppins and It’s…
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Muppets Parody The Hunger Games!
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Hungry for More Muppets?! The Muppets is Available March 20th! The Wocka Wocka Value Pack, contains the movie on Blu-ray high-definition, DVD and Digital Copy (3 discs) plus a download card for the film’s soundtrack from Walt Disney Records! “Like” THE MUPPETS on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themuppetsmovie#!/muppets
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Atlanta Braves Open Spring Training Home Schedule at Disney
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (March 2, 2012) — After two weeks of training at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, the Atlanta Braves kicks off its spring training schedule March 3 against the Detroit Tigers, who return to Disney for a second matchup on March 31. The reigning World Series Champion St.…
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First Look: The Avengers’ Maria Hill First Look: The Avengers’ Maria Hill
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Get your first look at Cobie Smulders as S.H.I.E.L.D. agent Maria Hill in ‘Marvel’s The Avengers’! When the second trailer for “Marvel’s The Avengers” debuted earlier this week, fans caught a brief glimpse of Cobie Smulders as S.H.I.E.L.D. agent Maria Hill. Now you can get your full first look at…
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Mariah Carey Christens Disney Cruise Ship During Star-Studded New York City Ceremony
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Disney Fantasy to Begin Caribbean Sailings March 31 NEW YORK (March 1, 2012) – The Disney Fantasy, the fourth ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet, was christened today during a star-studded christening celebration at the Manhattan Cruise Terminal. On a night filled with celebrity performances from the…
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A KALEIDOSCOPE OF MAGICAL MEMORIES TRAVELS TO SIX CITIES AROUND THE U.S. THIS SPRING IN D23’S DISNEY FANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Never-Before-Seen and Rarely Shown Film Clips, Photos and Art Combine with Cherished Disney Creations in First-Ever FANNIVERSARY Show BURBANK, Calif. – March 1, 2012 – From EPCOT Center to Oswald the Lucky Rabbit, from Pirates of the Caribbean to Pete’s Dragon, more than 40 unforgettable Disney creations come…
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Inaugural Screen Writing Competition comes to Phoenix Comicon
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE An Exciting Opportunity for Arizona Writers To celebrate the rich film and geek communities in the valley and throughout Arizona, the inaugural Phoenix Comicon screenwriting competition will focus on Arizona writers. Submissions are being accepted until March 31st 2012, judging will begin shortly after the deadline. “This is…
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Time is Running Out to Enter the Phoenix Comicon 2012 Film Challenge
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Entries Accepted Until March 31st 2012 The 2012 Phoenix Comicon Film challenge is looking for entries. This year they invite one and all to submit to the Film Festival and to the Film Challenge. Have a chance for your film to air at the convention in front of…
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Frog Activities Mark Leap Day at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Feb.28, 2012 -At Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Guests will be celebrating Leap Day in a different kind of way this year by leaping into action to learn more about frogs, salamanders and toads. At Rafiki’s Planet Watch on Feb. 29, animal experts have planned a series…