Author: Mr. Daps
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Pictorial: Mickey’s Toontown on the Day Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway Announced for Disneyland
Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway is coming to Mickey’s Toontown at the Disneyland Resort. The announcement made today means that Mickey’s Toontown will soon be changing. The DAPS MAGIC team stopped by the Disneyland Resort to grab both photos and video before the changes. As can be seen, the day was absolutely perfect for…
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Adventureland Sign Removed As Work Continues for Disneyland’s Project Stardust
The entrance to Adventureland looks a little different currently. The sign above the entrance is currently gone in an effort to expand the walkway entering the land. The removal of the sign and its eventual replacement is a part of Project Stardust. The goal is to be able to reuse the original sign and return…
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Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway Coming to Mickey’s Toontown at Disneyland
Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway will be coming to the Disneyland Resort. The attraction, currently being built at Disney’s Hollywood Studios at the Walt Disney World Resort, will find its home in Mickey’s Toontown at the Disneyland Resort. The attraction opening is slated for 2022 to coincide with the 30th anniversary of Mickey’s Toontown. This…
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Disneyland President Josh D’Amaro Teases Changes Coming to Mickey’s Toontown on Instagram
This morning the Disneyland Resort president Josh D’Amaro teased changes coming to Mickey’s Toontown in Disneyland. Done through an Instagram post, the photo shows D’Amaro, Mickey Mouse, and Minnie Mouse looking at what appear to be blueprints for Mickey’s Toontown. The post teases that “something exciting is coming to Mickey’s Toontown.” According to his…
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Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger Receives Simon Wiesenthal Center’s Humanitarian Award
On Wednesday, April 10, Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger received the Simon Wiesenthal Center’s Humanitarian Award, the global human rights organization’s highest honor, during its 2019 Tribute Dinner in Beverly Hills, California. The prestigious award was given to Iger in recognition of his longstanding support for the Simon Wiesenthal Center and its educational arm,…
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Pictorial: Marvel Studios Hosts AVENGERS: ENDGAME Fan Event in Shanghai
Stars Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, Paul Rudd, and Jeremy Renner, along with producer Kevin Feige and directors Anthony and Joe Russo, greeted excited fans at a special Marvel Studios’ AVENGERS: ENDGAME fan event held in Shanghai. Marvel Studios’ AVENGERS: ENDGAME opens in U.S. theaters on April 26.
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Walt Disney World Resort Celebrates Earth Day With Massive New Solar Facility Capable of Powering Two Theme Parks
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. April 18, 2019 — Walt Disney World Resort is celebrating Earth Day with the unveiling of a massive new 270-acre, 50-megawatt solar facility, built in collaboration with the Reedy Creek Improvement District and solar developer Origis Energy USA, harnessing power from the sun to bring the magic to life for guests…
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Disneynature’s Penguins – A Heartwarming Story of Adele Penguin and Family – A Review by Mr. DAPs
Since 1948’s Seal Island, Disney has been telling the stories of different animals in their natural habitat. Originally Disney told the stories of nature through the True-Life Adventures. Today, the stories found in nature continue on through the Disneynature films. This year on Earth Day, Disneynature released a story about Steve, an Adélie penguin. Disneynature’s Penguins…
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Disney Team of Heroes Debuts Innovative Experiences at Texas Children’s Hospital
Just over 12 months since Bob Iger, Chairman and CEO of The Walt Disney Company, announced a bold $100 million commitment to support children’s hospitals around the world, leaders from Disney and Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston, Texas, debuted a suite of experiences, murals and interactive art aimed at providing comfort and inspiration for children…
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The Walt Disney Company Pledges $5 Million to Support Rebuilding of Notre-Dame Cathedral
BURBANK, Calif., April 17, 2019—The Walt Disney Company today announced it is committing $5 million to aid in the reconstruction of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris following the devastating fire that severely damaged the historic landmark this week. “Notre-Dame is a beacon of hope and beauty that has defined the heart of Paris and the soul…
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New Popcorn Bucket and Mug Celebrate Mickey at Disneyland Resort!
A new popcorn bucket and mug has arrived at Disneyland. The designs for each continue the celebration of Mickey Mouse and his 90 years of making people happy. Friend of DAPS MAGIC, Roger (@rgrrabbit1 on Instagram) is at Disneyland today and was able to snag some pictures of these new offerings. The popcorn bucket focuses on…
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New Sign Appears at Adventureland Entrance at Disneyland as Part of Continued Updates Around the Resort
Work continues to be done around the Disneyland Resort ahead of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opening on May 31st. Anyone visiting over the last few months has noticed walls, new sidewalks, and quite often smaller planters. All of this is part of Project Stardust, an initiative to make ready the Disneyland Resort for the influx…
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Disneyland Resort Will Debut New Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party, Coming to Disney California Adventure Park with a New ‘World of Color’ Spectacular
Tickets for Oogie Boogie Bash go on sale to Annual Passholders starting April 23, and to the general public beginning April 30 Separate-ticket party is offered on 20 select nights, while Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort is celebrated daily at both parks from Sept. 6-Oct. 31 ANAHEIM, Calif. (April 17, 2019) – Disneyland Resort…
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Disneyland Paris Announces a New Line-up for its Hip Hop Live Experience 2019, Event of the Urban Culture
On June 7 and 8, 2019, Walt Disney Studios® Park will celebrate urban culture by hosting a panel of hip-hop artists such as Dadju, Gims and more. On the program of these two special evenings at Walt Disney Studios Park, an explosive mix of urban disciplines – singers, Street Art artists, dancers, beat boxers, DJs…
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Disneyland Paris prepares an exclusive making-of of The Lion King and Jungle Festival
This summer, two acclaimed Disney masterpieces in Europe will come to life with an experience never seen before: The Lion King and Jungle Festival. To celebrate this major event, Disneyland Paris is preparing a special documentary, following the creation of its shows, from the recording of the music until the opening of the season, through the…
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The Rise of Skywalker & Skittles – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 929 (#447)
Welcome to another episode of GEEKS CORNER! This week the geeks mix Skittles and gravy… for better or worse. They also talk about Star Wars Celebration and the new teaser trailer for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. They also geek out about the Disney+ details that were released this last week. This also includes…
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Marvel Studios Releases New Look at AVENGERS: ENDGAME
“Before we’re done, we still have one promise to keep.” A new spot has been released for AVENGERS: ENDGAME ahead of its release in theaters next week. Called To The End, this spot looks back at moments over the last ten years of Earth’s mightiest heroes. Watch the spot here: AVENGERS: ENDGAME TV Spot: To…
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Little Life Warriors go all-in at Hong Kong Disneyland EGGventure
HONG KONG, April 14, 2019 – The Walt Disney Company has a rich legacy of supporting children and families going through a very difficult time. Hong Kong Disneyland Resort (HKDL) joined hands with the Little Life Warrior Society (LLWS) to host an egg-hunting event at the resort at the eve of Easter. Around 200 brave young…
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Hulu Purchases AT&T Stake For $1.4 Billion Leaving Only Two Owners for the Streaming Service
Los Angeles based Hulu has purchased AT&T’s stake in the streaming service. This means that Hulu now only has two owners. Disney is the majority partner with a controlling stake in the service with Comcast Corp being the minority partner. The purchase from AT&T cost Hulu $1.4 billion. The entire service is said to be…
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Notre Dame Cathedral, Setting for Disney’s Hunchback of Notre Dame, Suffers From Devastating Fire
For over 800 years the bells of the Notre Dame cathedral have rung out for historical events. Many of these happy and many have been tragic. Today bells around the world are instead ringing out as Notre Dame’s bells stand silent. For now, though, the fact that they are still in the towers of Notre…
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Disney, Lucasfilm and FIRST to Inspire the Next Generation of Heroes and Innovators
Lucasfilm and parent company Disney, and the global K–12 nonprofit organization FIRST® (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) are working together to inspire the next generation of heroes and innovators through the Star Wars: Force for Change philanthropic initiative. On Saturday, April 13, during Star Wars Celebration in Chicago, it was announced that Disney and Lucasfilm are providing…
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Pictorial: Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Endgame Stars Thrill Fans at South Korea Special Event!
Today, stars Robert Downey Jr., Brie Larson and Jeremy Renner, along with producer Kevin Feige and directors Anthony and Joe Russo, greeted enthusiastic fans at a special Marvel Studios’ AVENGERS: ENDGAME fan event held in Seoul. Check out the photos and feel free to share them with your readers! Marvel Studios’ AVENGERS: ENDGAME opens in U.S.…
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Coffee Champion Goes to Disneyland – DAPS VLOG
Welcome to this week’s DAPS VLOG! This week was a bit of a different week for the DAPS MAGIC team. The day began not at Disneyland, but instead at Starbucks. Caitie was competing in a competition there. This is a competition that she ended up winning! After the big win, some In n’ Out, and…
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Disney Hosts Special Screening of Disneynature’s Penguins in New York City
“Penguins” directors Alastair Fothergill and Jeff Wilson, producer Roy Conli and narrator Ed Helms joined special guests, including environmental icon and Disneynature Ambassador Dr. Jane Goodall, at a special screening today hosted by Disneynature and the Cinema Society. The event, which took place at the IMAX® Theater at AMC Lincoln Square, celebrated Disneynature’s new feature film with…