Author: Daps Magic
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Benefit Sale returns to Downtown Disney to raise funds for United Way
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Oct. 17, 2011) – Early-bird shoppers will have a fabulous opportunity Nov. 5 to support Heart of Florida United Way and enjoy discounts on most merchandise at participating Downtown Disney Marketplace stores. Shoppers can purchase a $5 voucher that will serve as their ticket…
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Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa in Hawaii, Announces Special Offer to Celebrate its Grand Opening
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Stay four consecutive nights at this family paradise, get a fifth night free KO OLINA, Hawaii (October 14, 2011) – Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa in Hawaii, invites families to experience all the fun and magic of this new vacation paradise with a special grand opening offer.…
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World’s Top Two Golfers, Donald and Simpson, to Battle for PGA TOUR Money Title at 41st Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Classic at Disney
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE 128-player field to also feature Justin Rose, Retief Goosen, Charles Howell III, Jonathan Byrd and Gary Woodland, along with returning champion Robert Garrigus LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Oct. 14, 2011) — One pro golfer’s dream of being the top player in the world will come true at the 41st Children’s Miracle…
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It’s Time For Some Fun Facts About Disney’s The Muppets!
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE FUN FACTS BY THE NUMBERS LUCKY NUMBER SEVEN — Disney’s “The Muppets” is the 7th feature film featuring the Muppets. MANY MUPPETS — More than 120 Muppets appear in the film. STEPPIN’ OUT – The film tapped 60 dancers to perform with Jason Segel and…
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DISNEY’S THE MUPPETS – Animal’s Five Rules of Cool
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE In Disney’s “The Muppets,” Animal is enrolled in an anger management class. But, with help from the Muppets, he has achieved personal & artistic balance. Now, Animal helps you find your inner Animal with… ANIMAL’S FIVE RULES OF COOL A guide to life from Drummer, Rock Icon, Force…
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Kate Aspen to Release Disney Fairy Tale Weddings Favor and Gift Collection for Brides and Grooms in January 2012
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Kate Aspen to Release Disney Fairy Tale Weddings Favor and Gift Collection Atlanta, GA—14 October 2011 — Kate Aspen, the leading designer and manufacturer of uniquely beautiful wedding favors, announced today the Disney Fairy Tale Weddings favor and gift collection in collaboration with Disney Consumer Products. Inspired by the…
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Happy 85th Anniversary, Winnie the Pooh!
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Hip, Hip, Hooray! Here’s to 85 Years of Hunny Hunting…and Many More! “If you live to be a hundred, I want to live to be a hundred minus one day so I never have to live without you.” ― A.A. Milne, Winnie-the-Pooh On October 14, 1926 A.A. Milne published Winnie-the-Pooh, the first volume of…
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ESPN Wide World of Sports Named ‘Business of the Year’ at SPORTYS
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Oct. 14, 2011) — The Central Florida Sports Commission recognized ESPN Wide World of Sports at Walt Disney World Resort as “Business of the Year” last month at the inaugural Central Florida SPORTYS Awards. The event honored deserving local athletes, coaches, employees and businesses, ranging from amateur to professional, throughout Lake,…
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Disney Fantasy Upper Decks a Splashing Delight for Kids and Comfortable Retreat for Adults
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. (Oct. 13, 2011) – An array of wet and wonderful new surprises help guests cool off as they enjoy soaking up the sun aboard the Disney Fantasy, Disney Cruise Line’s newest ship scheduled to set sail in March 2012. AquaLab Debuts on the Disney Fantasy…
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The Disney Magical Moments Festival turns wonderfully WICKED!
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE As Disneyland Paris continues to celebrate its Magical Moments Festival, the month of October brings a spooky twist to turn this magical celebration into an event to die for! It’s time for Disney’s Halloween Festival 2011 for a whole month. That’s no less than 31 wonderfully wicked days! A ‘Halloweenmosphère’ unique to…
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Former Bay Hill Winner to Join Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Classic Field at Disney
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Pampling Receives Third Sponsor Exemption for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Classic LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Oct. 11, 2011) — Former Bay Hill Invitational winner Rod Pampling has entered the Children’s Miracle Hospitals Classic, Oct. 20-23, at Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando, Fla. Pampling, an Australian who is making his fourth appearance…
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Disney’s PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN:ON STRANGER TIDES Sails Home on Disney Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray and Digital on October 18th
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE The Walt Disney Studios and Jerry Bruckheimer Films are proud to present the #1 worldwide box office success of 2011 – making over $1 billion globally – Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, in stunning high definition Blu-ray™, eye popping Blu-ray 3D™ (a first for the legendary franchise)…
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Disney’s Art of Animation Resort Reveals New Details on Jobs, Opening Dates and Icons
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Oct. 10, 2011 – The first wing of the new Disney’s Art of Animation Resort will open to Guests on May 31, 2012, as construction on the 25th resort hotel at Walt Disney World continues on schedule. In size and scope, the construction of…
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A First Look at Marvel’s The Avengers!
DAPs Magic Disney News – by PRESS RELEASE Marvel Studios presents “Marvel’s The Avengers”—the Super Hero team up of a lifetime, featuring iconic Marvel Super Heroes Iron Man, The Incredible Hulk, Thor, Captain America, Hawkeye and Black Widow. When an unexpected enemy emerges that threatens global safety and security, Nick Fury, Director of the international…
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Former British Open Champion Lehman Receives Sponsor Exemption for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Classic
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Former PGA TOUR Player of the Year joins Joe Ogilvie in golf classic field at Walt Disney World Resort LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Oct. 7, 2011) — Tom Lehman, a five-time champion on the PGA TOUR and three-time Ryder Cup participant, has accepted the second sponsor’s exemption for the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Classic,…
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High School Teens Have Till Oct. 31, 2011, to Submit Applications for 2012 Disney’s Dreamers Academy with Steve Harvey and Essence Magazine
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Program Celebrates Five Years of Igniting Lives, Dreams and Passions LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Plans are underway for the fifth class of Disney’s Dreamers Academy with Steve Harvey and Essence Magazine. In March, 2012, 100 high school students ages 13-19 from across the United States will gather in…
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Arrrgh Ya Ready to Set Sail with Pirates?
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE In anticipation for Disney’s October 18th release of PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: ON STRANGER TIDES on Blu-ray 3D & Blu-ray Hi-Def Combo Pack, we present you with this booty of video clips from the brand new bonus features! In addition, we’ve got activities, crafts, and recipes that make for sweet trade. CLICK HERE…
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From Safaris to Learn to Surf, Lunch with an Imagineer or Animal Expert, Premium Experiences Deliver Fun Options for Walt Disney World Resort Guests
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Been there, done that? Maybe, but did you know that inside Walt Disney World Resort lies a whole other Walt Disney World Resort? One in which you can… “Hang 10″ and learn to surf Set sail on a pirate adventure for buried treasure…
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Bob Iger Extends Contract and to Become Chairman, New Disney CEO in 2015
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXTENDS CONTRACT TO 2016 FOR ROBERT A. IGER AS PART OF SUCCESSION PLAN CHAIRMAN JOHN E. PEPPER JR. TO RETIRE FROM BOARD AT 2012 SHAREHOLDER MEETING IGER TO BE NAMED CHAIRMAN IN ADDITION TO CEO UPON PEPPER’S RETIREMENT IGER TO TRANSITION…
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Photo Alert – U.S. Family Enjoyed Trip of a Lifetime to Rapunzel’s Royal Celebration at Kensington Palace in London
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Family of Three Girls from Centreville, Va. Won Grand Prize in Disney’s “Your Princess Moment — The Story Begins with You” Video Contest Glendale, Calif. — October 5, 2011 — Disney made the dreams of the Senio family from Centreville, Va., come true by awarding them the grand prize…
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ROBERT A. IGER, PRESIDENT AND CEO, THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY ON STEVE JOBS’ PASSING
DAPS Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE ROBERT A. IGER, PRESIDENT AND CEO, THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY ON STEVE JOBS’ PASSING Steve Jobs was a great friend as well as a trusted advisor. His legacy will extend far beyond the products he created or the businesses he built. It will be the millions of…
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Pumbaa Supervising Animator Tony Bancroft Talks Pumbaa and The Lion King
Tony Bancroft was the supervising animator of Pumbba in The Lion King. Where Ernie Sabella may have brought Pumbaa to life with his voice, Tony Bancroft brought him to life with the pencil and paintbrush. Bancroft recently did a round table online interview with several members of the media, including DAPs Magic. Below are the…
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Walt Disney World® & Disney Store Bring Disney Magic to San Juan, Puerto Rico with Fun-Filled Family Events Oct. 7-8, 2011
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Walt Disney World® to ‘Let the Memories Begin’ as Disney Store ‘Unlocks Imagination’ at Plaza Las Americas SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico–October 05, 2011–Disney Store and Walt Disney World Resort® will begin making magical memories at Plaza Las Americas in San Juan, Puerto Rico with two great fun-filled family…