Author: Mr. Daps
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Disney Princess Toy Line Heads Back to Mattel, Star Wars Stays With Hasbro
The Disney Princess toy line is heading back to Mattel. This comes after the toy company lost licensing rights to Hasbro in 2016. With this return, Mattel will again be making toys for the Disney Princess toy line that includes the Frozen franchise and more. Mattel will again start selling Disney toys in 2023. The…
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New Star Wars Games Announced by Electronic Arts and Lucasfilm Games
There are new Star Wars video games on the horizon. Electronic Arts and Lucasfilm Games announced that three new games are in development from Respawn Entertainment. The three games include the next installment of the Star Wars Jedi franchise, a strategy game, and also a first-person shooter. The next installment of Star Wars Jedi is…
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Pixar Day at Sea Coming to Select Disney Fantasy Sailings in 2023
Day-long celebration allows families to play, dance, sing and swim with favorite Pixar pals CELEBRATION, Fla. – Disney Cruise Line guests will be immersed in the ever-unfolding stories of their favorite toys, monsters and heroes during the all-new Pixar Day at Sea aboard special sailings on the Disney Fantasy in early 2023. Featuring one-of-a-kind experiences, this…
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Disney+ Orders Percy Jackson and the Olympians Series
DISNEY+ HAS ORDERED A THRILLING QUEST BASED ON “PERCY JACKSON AND THE OLYMPIANS,” THE INTERNATIONALLY BEST-SELLING BOOK SERIES BY RICK RIORDAN, TO GO INTO PRODUCTION THIS SUMMER Riordan and Jon Steinberg Will Write the Pilot with James Bobin Directing; All Three Serve As Executive Producers on the Disney Branded Television Series From 20th Television BURBANK, Calif. (January 25,…
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Lunar New Year Returns – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #592
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week the geeks have fun geeking out about the start of the Lunar New Year at Disney California Adventure. The conversation then moves on to the reimagined Magic Key Lounge, also at Disney California Adventure. Over at Disneyland Paris, a new pre-show for Disney: Illuminations has been announced called Disney…
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Gardens of Wonder Coming to Disneyland Paris for 30th Anniversary
10 new gardens are coming to Disneyland Paris as a part of the celebration of its 30th anniversary. Called the Gardens of Wonder, they will feature 30 entirely new art pieces and be found in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle. These art pieces are kinetic sculptures of Disney and Pixar characters that will come to…
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Disneyland Paris Unveils 30th Anniversary Character Costumes
Disneyland Paris will begin celebrating its 30th anniversary on March 6, 2022. Leading up to this special day, Disneyland Paris has begun to show some of the special offerings that will be available for this celebration. This includes new entertainment (including a drone show), merchandise, food, and a whole lot more magic. It wouldn’t be…
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Disney D-Light Drone Show Coming to Disneyland Paris for 30th Anniversary
Disneyland Paris will begin its 30th anniversary celebration starting on March 6, 2022. With this celebration kicking off, there will be new entertainment, foods, merchandise, and more! One of the new entertainment offerings is a pre-show to Disney: Illuminations. This pre-show, called Disney D-Light, will create an incredible new moment of magic for guests visiting…
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Dave Smith, Founder of Walt Disney Archives, is Honored with Window on Main Street, USA at Disneyland
The founder of the Walt Disney Archives, Dave Smith, was honored with a window on Main Street, USA at Disneyland earlier today. The window honoring Smith is found above the Fortuosity shop about halfway down Main Street, USA on the West side of the street. The ceremony revealing the window was held before the park…
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Imagineer Zach Riddley Shows Installation of Nova Corps Starblaster Ship for EPCOT’s Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind
Progress continues to be made at EPCOT’s Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind. Today, Imagineer Zach Riddley showed the beginning of the installation of the Nova Corps Starblaster Ship that will be in front of the attraction. Along with showing photos of the installation, Riddley shared more about the icon in an Instagram post. In…
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Spider-Man: No Way Home Now The 6th Most Successful Film at the Global Box Office
Spider-Man: No Way Homehttps://dapsmagic.com/2021/12/spider-man-no-way-home-mr-daps-review-no-spoilers/ continues to collect at the box office. Over the weekend it didn’t just collect more ticket sales, it also collected a new distinction. It is now the 6th most successful film at the global box office. This is without an adjustment for inflation. Over the weekend, No Way Home surpassed 2019’s The Lion…
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New LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Trailer Released as Launch Date is Announced
Lucasfilm Games has released a trailer for LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga and also announced then the game will be launched. The game will be released on April 5, 2022. In the meantime, fans will be able to enjoy this extended trailer that runs approximately 6 minutes. LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Trailer…
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Disneyland Resort to Host ESPN Super Bowl LVI Week Coverage
Guests visiting the Disneyland Resort between February 9, 2022, and Superbowl Sunday, February 13, 2022, could see some of ESPN’s Super Bowl LVI coverage. ESPN will be hosting live productions at Disney California Adventure throughout the week. Downtown Disney District will also be hosting a fan experience from Thursday, February 10, 2022, through Sunday, February…
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New Trailer Released for Star Trek: Picard Season 2
A new trailer for the second season of Star Trek: Picard is now available ahead of the show’s arrival on Paramount+ on March 3. The trailer shows what Jean-Luc Picard and the crew of the La Sirena will be up against in this next adventure. This season will see the return of and old friend…
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Lunar New Year is Full of Characters at Disney California Adventure with Raya, Mulan, and More!
Lunar New Year has returned to Disney California Adventure. This celebration continues at the Disneyland Resort through February 13, 2022. The celebration this year includes a lot of Disney characters! They can be found in Mulan’s Lunar New Year Procession, in meet and greets at Paradise Gardens and Raya from Raya and The Last Dragon…
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Bob Iger and Bob Chapek Saw Compensation Double in 2021 Regulatory Filing Reveals
In regulatory filings from The Walt Disney Company, a look at the pay of Disney executives was given in 2021. For both now-retired Bob Iger and CEO Bob Chapek, 2021 saw a significant increase in income after the challenging events of 2020. The now-retired Executive Chairman Bob Iger saw his compensation grow from $21 million…
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“The Aristocats” Getting Live-Action Remake at Disney
The Aristocats is the newest film to get the animation to live-action remake treatment at Disney. Variety has confirmed that the 1970 animated musical is being made into a live-action film. The new version of The Aristocats has Will Gluck, who directed Peter Rabbit and Onward scribe Keith Bunin is the script. Gluck is also…
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A Series Inspired By The Award-Winning Book “The Crossover” By Kwame Alexander, Is Set For Disney+
The SpringHill Company’s LeBron James, Maverick Carter and Jamal Henderson Joining Series as Executive Producers BURBANK, Calif. (January 20, 2022) – “The Crossover,” a drama series based on the critically acclaimed bestselling novel in verse by Kwame Alexander, a Newbery Medal-winning and Coretta Scott King Book Awards’ Author Honoree, has been ordered to series for premiere on…
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New Strollers Roll Into Walt Disney World Resort
Today, new strollers rolled into Walt Disney World Resort parks and also Disney Springs. Thousands of these new strollers were prepped ahead of this morning’s opening. Each stroller is themed to Mickey and Minnie Mouse. The new strollers have a few new features on them that have upgraded guests’ stroller experience. This includes: additional canopy…
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Three New European River Cruises Announced by Adventures by Disney for 2023
Adventures by Disney announced three new river cruise vacations in Europe for 2023. These new cruises will take guests on trips on the Rhine, Danube, and Seine. There will be 27 departures that will allow guests to experience what it is like firsthand in Europe as they experience people, places, and stories of iconic destinations.…
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Check Out the Food Coming to Disney California Adventure for Lunar New Year!
Disney California Adventure will begin its Lunar New Year celebration on Friday, January 21, 2022. When it does, there will be plenty of wonderful seasonal foods to enjoy until the end of the celebration on February 13, 2022. The Lunar New Year has multiple different culinary options for guests to enjoy at Disney California Adventure.…
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More Toys and More Food Coming to Toy Story Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Disney has announced that there will be some new things coming to Toy Story Land in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. A new souvenir shop will be opening in the land called Jessie’s Trading Post. The story behind it is that Andy discovered this in his attic and then brought it down and set up shop. This…
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The Walt Disney Company Creates International Content Group To Expand Pipeline Of Local Content And Continue To Grow Its Global Direct-To-Consumer Business
Rebecca Campbell to lead new international content creation hub for Company’s DTC platforms as Chairman, International Content and Operations Michael Paull promoted to newly created role overseeing Disney+, ESPN+, Hulu and Star+ Joe Earley named President of Hulu BURBANK, Calif., January 19, 2022 –To support the ongoing expansion of The Walt Disney Company’s (NYSE: DIS)…
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Tokyo Disney Resort Celebrates Minnie Mouse with “Totally Minnie Mouse”
Tokyo Disney Resort is celebrating Minnie Mouse currently. In an event that runs through March 30, there will be entertainment, merchandise, and menu items for guests to experience at both Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea. Both Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea will be offering themed entertainment for the celebration. At Tokyo Disneyland, Minnie & Friends…