Author: Daps Magic
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MLS Cup Runner Up Houston Dynamo to Lead Strong Disney Pro Soccer Classic Field
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Houston, Toronto FC, Vancouver Whitecaps FC, Montreal Impact, FC Dallas and Sweden’s B.K. Hacken join field that also includes Sporting KC and Orlando City Soccer; Event to feature newest MLS franchise Montreal Impact; Sporting KC and Houston Dynamo to clash in MLS East title game rematch LAKE BUENA…
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Visit the Updated Marvel’s The Avengers Site
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE The official site for “Marvel’s The Avengers” just got a new look, and you can check it out right now! Download wallpapers, read character bios, watch the trailer and more now at the film’s official site, and join in on the discussion on the official “Marvel’s The Avengers” Facebook page! As always,…
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Fun Facts for a Merry Disneyland Holiday Celebration
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE The holiday season at Disneyland Resort gets underway Monday, Nov. 14, and will continue daily through Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012. For the first time, the Holiday season at Disneyland Resort will be extended to celebrate Three Kings Day, known as Día de Reyes. From Jan. 6-8, 2012, look for special décor and entertainment…
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Sixth Annual Old Spice Classic Continues Holiday Hoops Tradition at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Premier preseason Division I men’s college basketball tournament tips off Thanksgiving Day at HP Field House at Walt Disney World Resort Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Nov. 18, 2011)— ACC, Big East, Big Ten, Big 12 and Pac-10 teams lead the sixth annual Old Spice Classic field at Walt Disney World…
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Disney Cruise Line Earns Several Accolades
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE CELEBRATION, Fla. (Nov. 18, 2011) – Disney Cruise Line has received several awards this week from Cruise Critic, Porthole Cruise Magazine, and the Themed Entertainment Association. Cruise Critic, the influential cruise news website, honored Disney Dream as “Best New Ship.” It also honored the Disney Dream for “Best Inside Cabins”…
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Asia’s Exclusive Toy Story Land Officially Launches Opening marks the completion of the first themed area of the expansion project Playtime at Hong Kong Disneyland immerses Guests in the fun of toys
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE (Hong Kong, November 17, 2011) – Hong Kong Disneyland Resort hosted the grand opening ceremony of Toy Story Land, a brand new themed area exclusive to Hong Kong within Asia, today. The opening of Toy Story Land marks a key milestone for the Resort, concluding the first phase of its…
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New Sorcerer Mickey Topiary Conducts Floral Magic at 19th Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival March 7-May 20
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Colorful New Gardens, Popular Gardening Workshops and Whimsical Fun in Store LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – A little gardening magic will go a long way when an eight-foot-tall floral Sorcerer Mickey topiary holds court at the entrance to the 19th Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival March 7-May 20…
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World Series Champion St. Louis Cardinals, Yankees, Mets and Phillies Coming to Disney for Braves Spring Training
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Cards, Yankees, Mets and Phillies part of marquee Braves schedule that features 18 home games at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, including three under the lights; Disney post-game tradition of kids running the bases continues LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Nov. 15, 2011) – Some of Major League Baseball’s…
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TEA Honors Disney with Thea Awards
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Nov. 16, 2011 – The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) recently announced recipients of its 18th annual Thea Awards, and Disney Theme Parks and Resorts received four honors, including a lifetime achievement award for Walt Disney Imagineer Joe Rohde. The awards, which will be presented…
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Disney Unveils Muppets-Inspired Merchandise of Jewelry, Shoes, Cosmetics and More
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Glendale, CA—14 November 2011 — In collaboration with leading brands including adidas, Jerome C. Rousseau, nOir, M·A·C Cosmetics, iHome and more, Disney Consumer Products(DCP) launches a Disney’s The Muppets-inspired collection spanning couture fashions and apparel, footwear, accessories, beauty, electronics and toys inspired by the film starring Jason Segal and Amy…
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D23 SPRINKLES DISNEY MAGIC ACROSS THE COUNTRY WITH A YEAR OF SPECTACULAR EVENTS
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE BURBANK, Calif. – November 16, 2011 – In 2012, D23: The Official Disney Fan Club will take the show on the road as it kicks off a year-long celebration for D23 members with a bold lineup of fantastic events. Throughout the year, D23 will delight Disney fans from Boston,…
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Newsies is Broadway Bound
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Newsies, the new American musical, will open at Broadway’s Nederlander Theater for a strictly limited 101 performance engagement on March 29. Newsies, the breakout new American musical, will move to Broadway’s Nederlander Theatre (208 W 41st St) for a strictly limited 101 performance run following its critically-hailed stint at…
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Robert A. Iger, President & Chief Executive Officer of The Walt Disney Company, Joins Apple’s Board
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE CUPERTINO, California—November 15, 2011—Apple® today named Arthur D. Levinson, Ph. D. as the Company’s non-executive Chairman of the Board. Levinson has been a co-lead director of Apple’s board since 2005, has served on all three board committees— audit and finance, nominating and corporate governance, and compensation—and will continue…
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Frank Anzalone’s “A View of the Magic Kingdom” is Really Something to Behold
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Frank Anzalone is a very gifted photography and also a Disney aficionado. He recently took his love of photography and love of Disney and compiled them together to make a very special book. A View of the Magic Kingdom is a gorgeous collection of Frank’s Disneyland photos. I…
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DISNEY TO RELEASE TWO AMAZING CLASSICS FROM THE VAULT IN 2012… LADY AND THE TRAMP & CINDERELLA
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE BOTH FILMS WILL SOON BE ADDED TO THE COMPANY’S PRESTIGOUS COLLECTION OF BLU-RAY™ HI-DEF DIAMOND EDITION CLASSICS Burbank, Calif., November 11, 2011 – The Walt Disney Studios proudly announces the addition of LADY AND THE TRAMP and CINDERELLA to its coveted, cutting-edge Blu-ray™ Diamond Collection line-up of animated classics. Released from the Disney vault…
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Disney Conservation Biologist Earns Prestigious Nomination
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Nov. 14, 2011 – Dr. Anne Savage, Ph.D, has made significant strides in studying 1-pound primates and 7-ton pachyderms. Now, her efforts to blend education and conservation with innovative programs have earned her a nomination for the Indianapolis Prize, the most prestigious award for…
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Hundreds of Disney VoluntEARS Help Clean Up Brevard County Coastline
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Nov. 14, 2011 – More than 300 Disney VoluntEARS picked up nearly 2,000 pounds of trash and debris Saturday along four miles of Brevard County coastline as part of the International Coastal Cleanup, the world’s largest volunteer effort to improve the health of the…
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THREE-TIME CMA AWARD WINNERS THE BAND PERRY TO DEBUT THEIR ORIGINAL CHRISTMAS SONG FOR ABC FAMILY’S “25 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS” PROGRAMMING EVENT ON NOVEMBER 20TH
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Burbank, CA (November 10, 2011) – CMA Award-winning artists, The Band Perry, have written and recorded an original holiday song for ABC Family’s “25 Days of Christmas” programming event. Set to debut on Sunday, November 20th, viewers will get an exclusive 60-second sneak peek of the exclusive music video on ABC…
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Disney Leaders Yvonne Chang and Eugene Campbell Finalists for Don Quijote Awards
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Orlando, Fla., Nov. 9, 2011 – Two Disney leaders were named finalists for the 14th Annual Don Quijote Awards, a program that recognizes “business excellence, dedication to serve the community and outstanding professionalism among Central Florida’s Hispanic community.” Yvonne Chang, director of Operations Integration for Disney Vacation Club,…
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Walt Disney World Cast Members Pen Postcards for Troops
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Nov. 10, 2011 — While the nation takes time this Veterans Day to honor those who have served in the armed forces, Disney VoluntEARS have been busy sending their regards through Operation Uplift. Operation Uplift was founded in 1995 by a Disneyland Cast Member…
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Wounded Veteran Michael Fradera Prevails Over Physical Disabilities to Compete in Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Fradera is one of four Achilles International athletes entering runDisney event on Cigna Foundation grant Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (Nov. 11, 2011) — Michael Fradera, one of 55,000 competitors training for Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend presented by Cigna in January 2012, was forever changed in August 2007 when his…
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Moon Knight Joins Marvel Pinball: Vengeance and Virtue
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE The power of tonight’s full moon has unveiled the third of four tables for “Marvel Pinball: Vengeance and Virtue.” Influenced by the Egyptian moon god Khonshu himself, Zen Studios and Marvel Entertainment today announced Moon Knight as the second of two “vengeance” tables in the upcoming four-pack,…