Author: Mr. Daps
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The Walt Disney Company Earns 6 Academy Awards® Including Best Animated Feature Film and Best Documentary
Today, The Walt Disney Company received six Academy Awards® at the 94th annual ceremony, broadcast live on ABC from the Dolby® Theatre at Ovation Hollywood. Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Encanto was recognized as Best Animated Feature Film. This is the second Oscar® win for director Byron Howard and producer Clark Spencer, and the first Oscar win for director Jared Bush and producer…
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Single Rider Queue Added to Web Slingers: A Spider-Man Adventure at Avengers Campus
A single rider queue has been added to Web Slingers: A Spider-Man Adventure in Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure. A single rider queue allows guests to individually hop in line for an attraction and then be placed with other guests when there is an extra seat in the attraction. This comes less than a…
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Not Just a Walk in the Park: My Worldwide Disney Resorts Career – Mr. DAPs’ Book Review
Not Just a Walk in the Park: My Worldwide Disney Resorts Career is a personal look at the career of Disney Legend Jim Cora. Cora started working at Disneyland in 1957 and would go on to have an illustrious 40-year career with Disney. Eventually, he would become the Chairman of Disneyland International in 1999 before…
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Disney Mirrorverse Mobile Game Arriving This Summer
A new mobile game is coming from Disney this summer. Disney Mirrorverse will allow guests to see some of their favorite Disney and Pixar characters in a way that has never been seen before. The game comes from a collaboration between Disney and Pixar Games and Kabam. Disney Mirrorverse will be arriving on June 23,…
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New Star Wars Diorama Sets Coming From LEGO
LEGO has released a lot of different Star Wars sets through the years. However, there was one scene that LEGO hasn’t been able to replicate… until now. “For years we’ve been scratching our heads about how to capture the Death Star trash compactor, an extremely iconic scene, in LEGO bricks,” Michael Lee Stockwell, LEGO Star Wars design manager,…
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Disney Cultural Representatives Returning to Walt Disney World Resort in August
For many people, meeting cultural representatives from the different countries represented at EPCOT around World Showcase is a highlight of a trip to Walt Disney World. It is one of those Disney details that takes something that is very good and makes it great. Their addition adds authenticity to each pavilion they serve in and…
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Get Ready For Egg Hunting When Eggstravaganza Arrives at Disneyland Resort on March 31
The Eggstravaganza will be arriving at Disneyland Resort on March 31st. When it does, guests will be able to hunt for eggs throughout the resort. This egg hunt will continue to be offered through April 17. As is often the case, availability for the Eggstravaganza will be contingent on supplies lasting. For those that want…
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First Round of Star Wars Celebration Guests Announced
The first round of Star Wars Celebration guests has been revealed as the countdown continues to the biggest Star Wars event in the galaxy. The event takes place at the Anaheim Convention Center from May 26-29, 2022, and will give attendees the chance to be up close and personal with the people who bring Star…
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Tickets Now On Sale for CHOC Follies!
Tickets are now available for the CHOC Follies. This is a musical fundraiser that has members of the community coming together to sing and dance in support of CHOC’s (Children’s Hospital of Orange County) mission to advance children’s health. It will be presented on April 1st and 2nd at the Robert B. Moore Theatre at…
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Disney Shares First Look at Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique Aboard Disney Wish
Today Disney released a first look at the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique that will be aboard the Disney Wish. This salon is Cinderella-inspired and will offer makeovers for kids ages 3 to 12. This will include hairstyling, makeup, costumes and accessories. The salon includes beautiful wood features, chandeliers with candle lights, and other design elements inspired…
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Pictorial: Moon Knight Launch Event
On Tuesday night in Hollywood, there was a launch event for Moon Knight, coming exclusively to Disney+ on March 30, 2022. On hand for the event were stars Oscar Isaac, Ethan Hawke, and May Calamawy. They were joined by cast members Antonia Salib, Ann Akinjirin, David Ganly, Sofia Danu, Karim El Hakim, Fernanda Andrade, Shaun…
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Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order Legacy Lightsaber Hilt Coming to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
Cal Kestis legacy lightsaber hilt from Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order can soon be purchased at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. This came after the Disney Parks Blog asked fans which legacy lightsaber they would like the most. This lightsaber was the result of that poll. The legacy lightsaber will be available on March 25, 2022, at…
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Margaret Cho Joins “Prom Pact” Rom Com on Disney+
BURBANK, Calif. (March 23, 2022) – Today, Disney+ announced that ground-breaking comedian and Emmy nominee Margaret Cho (“Good on Paper”) will join Peyton Elizabeth Lee and Milo Manheim in the Disney+ original movie “Prom Pact,” a romantic comedy set during the emotion and excitement of high school Prom season from Disney Branded Television. Cho has been cast…
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Disney Announces Celebration of 94th Oscars with “Life is Shorts: Oscar 2022”
Disney has announced that it will be celebrating animation at the Oscars with Life is Shorts: Oscar 2022. Hosted by Tamron Hall, this will debut Friday, March 25, on Disney Channel and Disney XD. It will air initially at 8:30 p.m. EDT/PDT on Disney Channel and 9:00 p.m. EDT/PDT on Disney XD and then air…
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New Featurette Released for LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga
When it arrives, LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga will be the biggest LEGO Star Wars game yet. It will include the most characters, movies to play through, and gameplay types to choose from. It will also give players something that every Star Wars fan wants… the whole galaxy. Players of LEGO Star Wars: The…
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And Then There Were 600 – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #600
Welcome to the 600th episode of GEEKS CORNER! It’s hard to believe but since the show began in 2010, the GEEKS have come together to geek out 600 times! For this special show, there are a few things special in store. This includes a special look back at early episodes of the friends of GEEKS…
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Disney Voices Support for LGBTQIA+ Cast On Social Media on Day of Walk Outs
Today cast members from across The Walt Disney Company have planned a walkout in support of its LGBTQIA+ cast, their families, and the community at large. As cast members are walking out, Disney has voiced support for the cause with multiple posts on social media. This includes its parks channels and also Disney+. The post…
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Disney Forms Task Force and Listening Tour in Response to LGBTQ+ Concerns
During a town hall meeting on Monday, Disney CEO Bob Chapek announced that there would be a listening tour and a task force in response to concerns throughout Disney about the response to Florida’s legislation that would limit in-class discussion of sexual orientation and gender identity. The move comes after Disney initially did not take…
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Scrims Come Down From Around Royal Theatre at Disneyland
After several weeks of being surrounded by scrims, the Royal Theatre looks brand new. This comes after the scrims were removed after work was done on the Royal Theatre. The result is a vibrant and beautiful paint scheme. DAPS MAGIC team member Steven stopped by Disneyland to get photos and video of the renovated Royal…
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Disney Village to Undergo Multi-Year Transformation at Disneyland Paris
Disneyland Paris announced today that the Disney Village is going to undergo a multi-year transformation. The announcement comes as Disneyland Paris is currently celebrating its 30th anniversary. Currently, there are also expansions and renovations happening at Disneyland Paris in its Walt Disney Studios and also Disneyland Hotel as well. The Disney Village announcement also offered…
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Hong Kong Disneyland Resort Reports Ups and Downs in 2021 as it Looks Forward to the Future
Hong Kong Disneyland Resort has released its annual fiscal report. In it, there are some highs and lows as the resort continues to struggle with the impacts of COVID-19. The resort saw substantial growth in 2021 with the local attendance growing 117% from the previous year. Its annual pass program, called Magic Access, saw a…
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Shanghai Disney Resort Closes Due to Pandemic
The Shanghai Disney Resort is closing its gates due to the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic. A post on its website says that the pandemic is forcing it to close its gates starting on March 21, 2022. The following post was found on its website: Due to the current pandemic situation, Shanghai Disney Resort, including…
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Christopher Lloyd Reportedly Joins 3rd Season of The Mandalorian
The third season of The Mandalorian is currently filming in Southern California. According to the Hollywood Reporter, Christopher Lloyd is on a call sheet for the Star Wars show. At this point, there are no details available about the third season of the show or what Lloyd’s role might be in it. However, it has…
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Walt Disney World Resort Named Most Popular Tourist Destination on TikTok
This week Walt Disney World Resort was named the most popular tourist destination on TikTok. According to Forbes, a new study from Next Vacay determined this. The study released a list of top ‘bucket list’ experiences for 2022. This list was determined by looking at what experiences and destinations were the most watched on TikTok.…