Author: Daps Magic
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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…
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Leap Year 2012 Calls for ‘One More Disney Day’ As Walt Disney World, Disneyland Resorts Turn Feb. 29 Into 24 Hours of Nonstop Theme Park Magic
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Anaheim, Calif. and Lake Buena Vista, Fla. – Disney Parks guests can get the most out of February 29 when Walt Disney World Resort in Florida and Disneyland Resort in California celebrate Leap Year by keeping a theme park on each coast open for 24 hours of nonstop…
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Victoria & Albert’s Chef Earns High Honors as Best in the South Finalist
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., February 24, 2012 – For the sixth year in a row, The James Beard Foundation has named Chef Scott Hunnel of Victoria & Albert’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa as a finalist on its annual list of top chefs in the country. Nominated for the prestigious…
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The Muppets and Oscar
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE This Sunday, February 26th, tune in to ABC for the 84th Academy Awards ceremony broadcasting live! Kermit, Piggy, Walter and all of the Muppets will be rooting for “Man or Muppet,” music and lyrics by Bret McKenzie to take home the gold statue for Best Music (Original Song).…
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Jessie Looks to Take UK By Storm!
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Disney Channel’s brand new comedy series Jessie looks set to take the UK by storm, following its huge ratings success in the U.S. with 4.6 million viewers tuning in to make it the most-watched Friday series premiere in three years. The series stars 18-year-old teen starlet Debby Ryan,…
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JAY RASULO, SENIOR EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY, TO SPEAK AT THE MORGAN STANLEY TECHNOLOGY, MEDIA & TELECOM CONFERENCE
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE BURBANK, Calif., February 21, 2012 – Jay Rasulo, senior executive vice president and chief financial officer, The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS), will participate in a question-and-answer session at the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference on Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at 10:45 a.m. PST / 1:45…
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WAR HORSE Comes to Blu-ray, DVD, Digital & On-Demand April 3, 2012
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Legendary Academy Award®-Winning Motion Picture Director/Producer Steven Spielberg Presents The Critically Acclaimed Epic Adventure WAR HORSE On Blu-ray™, DVD, Digital and On-Demand, April 3, 2012 BURBANK, Calif., February 21, 2012 – Legendary Academy Award®-winning motion picture director/producer Steven Spielberg presents the critically acclaimed and multi Academy Award®-nominated epic adventure…
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Disney UK Launches Superbia, Inspired by Shake It Up
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE If you’re into dance and Disney Channel’s smash hit dance-inspired show Shake It Up you’ll be pleased to learn that Disney UK has launched Superbia, www.disneychannel.co.uk/superbia, a fun and entertaining online game. The vibrant city of Superbia features a variety of Disney Channel inspired places to explore such…
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American Federation of Musicians, Local 389, Ratifies New Labor Agreement with Walt Disney World Resort
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE New 6-year agreement covers more than 400 musicians performing across Walt Disney World Resort LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Feb. 13, 2012 – Members of the American Federation of Musicians (AFM), Local 389, have voted to approve a new labor agreement with Walt Disney World Resort that extends through June 2018.…
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Villains Beware! New ‘Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom’ Game Coming Soon to Walt Disney World Resort
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Feb. 15, 2012 – When the new “Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom” game debuts at Magic Kingdom on February 22, it will be up to guests to discover and defeat the Disney villains who are wreaking havoc behind the scenes at the Walt Disney…
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Florida Residents Can Enjoy Spring Getaway with Special Savings at Walt Disney World Resort
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Lake Buena Vista, Fla. – Florida residents seeking a memory-filled getaway at an affordable price are invited to “spring break” at Walt Disney World Resort during the popular travel season. Whether it’s splashing around at a the pool, gathering with fans at the ballpark, or an action- packed…