Author: Mr. Daps
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Disney Draws $9 Billion in Upfront Advertising Commitments
Disney has had the most successful upfronts to date, drawing in $9 billion in advertising commitments. Disney attributed both streaming and live events, including sports, to the success of the upfront. Disney shared that 40% of the commitments were earmarked for digital and streaming. The upcoming Disney+ ad tier, Hulu, and ESPN+ led the streaming ad…
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2022 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend Medals Revealed
The medals for the 2022 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend have been revealed. The event, which takes place from November 3 – 6, 2022 is an annual tradition for many runDisney runners. This year it will also be taking place in the continued 50th Anniversary Celebration of Walt Disney World Resort. Below is…
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Looking Back at the Last Five Years of Disneyland Birthday Celebrations
Yesterday, Disneyland celebrated its 67th birthday. As is often the case, Disney fans descended on the Disneyland resort just to be in the spot where Walt Disney once said “To all who come to this happy place, welcome.” Friends that often are only seen once or twice a year were seen in the parks as…
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Trashcan Trio Returns to Disneyland Resort
In the 1990s, the Trashcan Trio could be seen performing at Disneyland. This continued on into the 2000s before the trio of performers disappeared. On July 17, 2022, the trio was once again seen at the Disneyland Resort. This may not have been the day of their return but it was the first day that…
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Disneyland Celebrates 67th Birthday With Magical Moments at Castle, Main Street, and Town Square!
The Disneyland Resort celebrated its 67th birthday with a magical moment that included the Disneyland Band, Mickey and friends, the Dapper Dans, and other friends with balloons. The moment started at Sleeping Beauty Castle at 12:00 PM with the traditional castle moment with the Disneyland Band before singing Happy Birthday to Disneyland. The procession then…
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Happy Birthday, Disneyland! Here’s a Trolley! – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to the DISNEY Reporter. Each week, Mr. DAPs shares the top five headlines of Disney and geek news as reported on DAPS MAGIC. Let’s get right into this week’s top five! DISNEY Reporter Headlines Red Car Trolley Returning to Disney California Adventure https://dapsmagic.com/2022/07/red-car-trolley-returning-to-disney-california-adventure-on-july-17/ EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival Returns to Walt Disney World…
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Live Action Lilo & Stitch Finds Director
Disney continues to re-imagine many of its classic animated flicks into live-action films. Lilo & Stitch is one of these animated movies that is being remade into a live-action movie for Disney+. According to the Hollywood Reporter, this movie has found its director. Dean Fleischer Camp will be the director of this film. The film…
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Knott’s Berry Farm Closes Early Due to “Unruly Behavior” of Teens
Knott’s Berry Farm was forced to close three hours early on Saturday night due to the “unruly behavior” of teenagers. The park released an update on social media explaining the situation. The following statement was shared by Knott’s Berry Farm: The safety of Knott’s Berry Farm’s guests and associates is always our top priority. On…
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Daniel Kaluuya Not Returning for ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’
Daniel Kaluuya will not be reprising his role of W’Kabi in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. This is the role he played in Black Panther. W’Kabi was a friend and confidant of King T’Challa, who also was in charge of security for the border of Wakanda. Kaluuya had to leave Wakanda Forever due to scheduling conflicts.…
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ESPN+ Prices Going Up In August
The price of an ESPN+ subscription is about to go up. Starting on August 23, 2022, the price will go from $6.99 up to $9.99. This is a 43% increase. The annual subscription price will climb from $69.99 to $99.99. The price increase of ESPN+ comes after Disney negotiated a deal to continue to broadcast…
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Disneyland Paris Lights Up The Night With Special Nighttime Spectacular for Bastille Day Celebration
On Thursday, July 14, the skies above Disneyland Paris came to life as a special fireworks spectacular helped celebrate Bastille Day. Formally known as Fête nationale française, and officially le 14 juillet, Bastille Day is a national celebration in France that celebrates the anniversary of Storming of Bastille during the French Revolution. For Bastille Day,…
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Red Car Trolley Returning to Disney California Adventure on July 17
The Red Car Trolley will be returning to Disney California Adventure on July 17, 2022. The attraction closed in 2019 to make way for the construction of Avengers Campus. With the reopening of Disney California Adventure and then the opening of Avengers Campus, the Red Car Trolley did not return. Now, that will change as…
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LEGO is Releasing New Set Based on “The Office”
The Office ended its run in 2013 but it is more popular than ever. Fans may have been reliving this classic workplace comedy via streaming services for almost a decade, but now they can bring The Office to life in a completely different and interactive way… with LEGO. The set is now available for pre-order.…
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H2-Whoa! First Disney Attraction at Sea Makes a Splash Aboard the Disney Wish
Upper decks feature new family water attraction, three themed districts with dedicated space for families, children and adults CELEBRATION, Fla. — Disney Cruise Line takes fun in the sun to the next level on the Disney Wish with the debut of AquaMouse, a brand-new family water attraction that will bring to life the adventures of “The Wonderful…
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Global Tastes Tempt Palates at EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival presented by CORKCICLE, July 14-Nov. 19, 2022
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (July 14, 2022) – For the next 129 delicious days, guests can sip, savor and repeat across six continents at the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival presented by CORKCICLE. The festival kicks off today at Walt Disney World Resort and continues through Nov. 19, offering new experiences for foodies and…
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Sal Lozano Pairs with Disneyland Resort 2022 All-American College Band for a Jazzy Night
Sal Lozano joined the Disneyland Resort 2022 All-American College Band on Thursday for an incredible jazz night at the Hollywood Backlot Stage at Disney California Adventure. Lozano is one of the jazz clinicians working with the college band this summer. Last week, Duane Benjamin and Mel Collins were the jazz clinicians with the band. Sal…
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Lots of Never-Seen-Before Footage and Experiences Coming to D23 Expo Courtesy of Pixar and Walt Disney Animation Studios
There is a lot to look forward to at this year’s D23 Expo starting on September 9, 2022. It has been announced that there are going to be a lot of incredible offerings coming from Pixar and Walt Disney Animation Studios over the course of the weekend. This will include both panels, experiences, and so…
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Celebrate DOLE Whip Day 2022 at Disney Parks and Beyond!
July 21 is DOLE Whip Day 2022 and Disney is the place to celebrate. From July 21 through 24, there will be several DOLE Whip Day exclusive offerings available. Disney did share, however, that in the future DOLE Whip Day will be celebrated in the parks on the third Thursday of July. With that in…
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Main Street Electrical Parade and Disneyland Forever Fireworks to End Limited-Run at Disneyland on September 1
#MainStreetElectricalParade and #DisneylandForever Fireworks to End Limited-Run at #Disneyland on September 1
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Tyra Banks Returns for 3rd Season as “Dancing with the Stars” Host and is Joined by Co-host Alfonso Ribeiro
Tyra Banks is returning to be the host and executive producer of Dancing with the Stars for a third consecutive season Disney has announced. This year she is being joined by co-host and Dancing with the Stars season 19 Mirrorball Champion Alfonso Ribeiro. Len Goodman, Carrie Ann Inaba, Bruno Tonioli, and Derek Hough will be…
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Alden Ehrenreich Joins Cast of Marvel Studios’ “Ironheart”
Alden Ehrenreich, who starred as Han Solo in Solo: A Star Wars Story has joined the cast of Marvel Studios’ Ironheart. This series will be heading to Disney+. The story was broken by Deadline. Ironheart will have Dominique Thorne starring as Riri Williams, a genius inventor and the creator of the most advanced suit of armor…
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Unlock Hidden Magic: Disney Wish Debuts First-of-Its-Kind Interactive Experience, Disney Uncharted Adventure
Guests use innovative technology to chart a course for favorite Disney and Pixar worlds during an immersive journey throughout the ship CELEBRATION, Fla. — Disney Cruise Line is taking classic storytelling into a new realm of immersive family fun aboard the Disney Wish with the debut of Disney Uncharted Adventure, a first-of-its-kind interactive experience leading guests…
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2022 Disney Accelerator Participants Announced
Today, The Walt Disney Company announced the six companies that will be joining the 2022 Disney Accelerator, a business development program designed to accelerate the growth of innovative companies from around the world. This year’s Disney Accelerator class is focused on building the future of immersive experiences and specializes in technologies such as augmented reality…
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Fried Chicken from Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue – GEEK EATS Disney Recipe
Anyone who has experienced the Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground knows that the fried chicken is absolutely delicious. Just thinking about it will easily get the mouth watering! It has particularly been in many Disney guests’ minds as the show recently returned to Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground after…