Author: Mr. Daps
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Walt Disney World Cancels Disney Jollywood Nights Tonight Due to Severe Weather
With extreme weather making its way across Florida, Walt Disney World Resort has announced that it has canceled tonight’s Disney Jollywood Nights (review here). Guests who were planning on attending the hard-ticketed event tonight will get an automatic refun. Disney Jollywood Nights is the newest holiday party at the Walt Disney World Resort. This party…
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New Baby Elephant Born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
For the first time in seven years, a new baby elephant has been born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The African elephant calf was born to Nadirah and mother and daughter are currently backstage bonding. Disney shares that the new calf is “bringing plenty of joy to our animal care team this holiday season.” The new little…
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Thoughts on Disney Jollywood Nights
Disney Jollywood Nights is Walt Disney World’s newest holiday party. It takes place at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on select nights in November and December. The party begins on these nights at 8:30 PM and continues until 12:30 AM when Jingle Bell, Jingle Bam! marks the end of the hard ticketed event. This is an event…
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Disney Cruise Line Updates Kids Club Age Ranges
The Disney Cruise Line has revised the ranges of ages for kids visiting its kids clubs aboard all of its fleet of ships. The changes were made based of guest feedback and Disney hopes to enhance the guest experience for younger guests cruising on the Disney Cruise Line. The changes affect the Disney’s Oceaneer Club…
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Check Out This Holiday Gift Guide For Last Minute Shopping on shopDisney
Christmas is almost here! In just ten days families, friends, and loved ones will be opening special packages and gifts. For many, this is a time of celebration. For others, it is crunch time as holiday shopping and shipping deadlines suddenly loom very near. Thankfully, shopDisney has gift guides for last minute shoppers (ahead of…
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Knott’s Berry Farm Announced Closure Dates For Multiple Camp Snoopy Attractions
Knott’s Berry Farm has announced that January 7, 2024 will be the final day for guests to experience three attractions in Camp Snoopy. This comes as the area is about to get some new and enhanced experiences. The following attractions are set to close in January: The closure of these attractions will help them make…
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Walt Disney World’s Pirates of the Caribbean Attraction Turns 50
On this day in 1973, the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction opened at the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort. 50 years later, this attraction still is a fan-favorite. While the park didn’t initially open with the attraction, it was soon realized that guests really wanted to experience Pirates of the Caribbean in Florida…
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Disneyland Paris Uses Real Trees for Christmas Decorations in Continued Focus on Sustainability
Disneyland Paris continues to work towards sustainability. It has many different initiatives to make this happen. One of these initiatives is the use of sustainable trees for its Christmas trees. In essence, Disneyland Paris is using real live trees as Christmas trees. This goes beyond just a tree here or a tree there. There are…
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‘TOGETHER: a Pixar Musical Adventure’ Receives Blooloop Innovation Award
TOGETHER: a Pixar Musical Adventure at Disneyland Paris has been honored with a Blooloop Innovation Award. The new show was recognized for Storytelling Innovation at this year’s Blooloop Innovation Awards. This recognizes innovative projects across the industry that deliver an exceptional visitor experience. This new musical opened at Disneyland Paris in the Walt Disney Studios…
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Fantasy in the Sky Fireworks Spectacular to Be Offered Twice at Disneyland on New Year’s Eve
New Year’s Eve at Disneyland Resort is one of THE places to be. The park comes to life with a festive spirit as guests couple the magic of Disney with the magic of the new year. Many people make it an annual tradition to make the trek down to The Happiest Place on Earth! to…
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Disney Treasure Reaches New Important Milestone
The Disney Treasure, the next ship that is set to join the Disney Cruise Line Fleet next year, has reached an important milestone. This week the Disney Cruise Line announced the completion of its last block. This is important as cruise ships are built in blocks that are then assembled together to create a ship. With…
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How Disney Supports Small Business: The Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs
Disney is committed to investing in small businesses of different backgrounds, sizes and industries, because providing opportunities to entrepreneurs creates a domino effect that positively impacts individuals and communities nationwide. Small businesses are nimble and provide fresh perspectives, which helps Disney constantly evolve and expand the way business is conducted. Disney’s support of the Russell…
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Inside the Quest to Adapt ‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’ for Disney+
Based on Disney Hyperion‘s best-selling book series by award-winning author Rick Riordan, the Original series Percy Jackson and the Olympians premieres Wednesday, December 20, with two episodes, exclusively on Disney+. It follows 12-year-old Percy Jackson (Walker Scobell), who must journey across the U.S. to return Zeus’ master bolt and stop an all-out war—all while outrunning monsters and outwitting…
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The Walt Disney Company Releases Statement on Trian’s Board of Directors Nominations
The Walt Disney Company responded to the nominations by Trian Fund Management, L.P. for the board of Disney. Today, Trian nominated both its CEO Nelson Peltz and also former Disney CEO Jay Rasulo to be on Disney’s board. “As Disney’s largest active shareholder, we can no longer sit idly by as the incumbent directors and…
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Experience The Heart of Italy with Stanley Tucci on New Docuseries From National Geographic
TUCCI – THE HEART OF ITALY (W.T.), a New 10-part Food Series, Follows Tucci on Culinary Quests to Italy’s Spectacular Regions To Discover How the Unique Character and Culture of Each One Is Expressed Through Its Food Production Begins January 2024 WASHINGTON, D.C. (Dec. 14, 2023) – Today, National Geographic announced the greenlight of TUCCI – THE HEART…
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Voices of Liberty Bring Joyful Song to America Pavilion During Holidays
The Voices of Liberty are a fan favorite that can be found in the America Pavilion at EPCOT. For the Daps Magic team, they are always on the list of entertainment groups to be seen when visiting Walt Disney World Resort. Throughout most of the year, the Voices of Liberty perform patriotic tunes that showcase…
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Hulu Acquires ‘Relighting Candles: The Tim Sullivan Story’ and Will Debut it in January 2024
HULU ACQUIRES DOCUMENTARY SHORT, “RELIGHTING CANDLES: THE TIM SULLIVAN STORY” EXECUTIVE PRODUCED BY MELISSA MCCARTHY & BEN FALCONE The Oscar qualified documentary short “Relighting Candles: The Tim Sullivan Story,” co-directed by Zeberiah Newman and Michiel Thomas will debut on Hulu January 19 LOS ANGELES, CA (December 2023) — Hulu announced today the U.S. acquisition of Melissa McCarthy and Ben Falcone’s executive produced documentary short film, “Relighting…
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Enjoy Free Shipping and 50% Off Clothing, Toys, and More on shopDisney TODAY!
It’s the most wonderful time of the year to shop on shopDisney. As shopDisney nears its final day to order gifts and have them arrive in time for Christmas with standard shipping, it continues to offer discounts and today, free shipping. Along with that, for a limited time when over $100 is spent on shopDisney,…
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Ten New Episodes of ‘Bluey’ Coming to Disney+ in January
Ten new episodes of the hit series Bluey are coming to Disney+ on January 12, 2023. This is the #1 most-watched series for preschoolers and kids in the U.S. and also topped the Nielsen streaming charts for overall viewing – Bluey is about a loveable and inexhaustible Blue Heeler dog Bluey, who lives with her…
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Disney Legend and Former CEO of Oriental Land Company Toshio Kagami Honored With Cavalcade at Disneyland
Disney Legend and former CEO of Oriental Land Company (owner and operator of Tokyo Disney Resort) Toshio Kagami was honored yesterday with a special cavalcade at Disneyland. The cavalcade found Kagami-san riding down Main Street, USA aboard Walt’s Main Street Fire Truck, accompanied by the Mickey Mouse, the Disneyland Band, and other Disney friends to…
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20th Century Studios’ Epic Sci-Fi Action Thriller “The Creator” to Debut Wednesday, December 20, on Hulu
20th Century Studios’ “The Creator,” the epic sci-fi action thriller directed by Gareth Edwards which was released in theaters September 29, will debut Wednesday, December 20, on Hulu. The film, which stars John David Washington, Gemma Chan, Ken Watanabe, Sturgill Simpson, newcomer Madeleine Yuna Voyles, and Allison Janney, is set amidst a future war between…
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Pictorial: ‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’ World Premiere
Electrifying Event Held December 13 at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City Two Episode Premiere on December 20 on Disney+ Tonight Disney+ hosted the world premiere event for the highly anticipated Disney+ Original series “Percy Jackson and the Olympians” at the iconic Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. Serving as a key location in the…
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Walt Disney World Resort Rings in the Holidays with Soulful Delights
Guests can “Celebrate Soulfully’’ this holiday season with festive music, lively entertainment and magical offerings LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – (Dec. 12, 2023) – The holidays are in full swing at Walt Disney World Resort where guests are enjoying enchanting experiences, cultural immersions and general merrymaking that pay tribute to Black heritage and culture through music, food, art…
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Disney Legend Dick Nunis Passes Away at 91
Disney Legend Dick Nunis has passed away at the age of 91. Nunis started working at Disneyland in 1955 as a summer job. This summer job turned into a 4-decade career at Disney. When he retired in 1999, he was the chairman of Walt Disney Attractions. Throughout his career, he was able to learn from…