Author: Mr. Daps
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SCAREolers Return to Disneyland Resort for Halloween Time
An entertainment highlight every year during Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort is the arrival of the SCAREolers. These happy haunts have left the Haunted Mansion and can be found at the Downtown Disney District singing some favorite spooky and Disney tunes throughout their four evening sets. This year, the SCAREolers have seven new songs…
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Tokyo Disneyland Announces New Magical Experiences for Spring 2020
There are quite a few new experiences coming to Tokyo Disneyland next spring. Today it was announced that on April 15, 2020, several of these experiences will be arriving at Tokyo Disneyland for guests to enjoy. In the “New Fantasyland” area of the park will be opening. This will include the Enchanted Tale of Beauty…
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Oogie Boogie Bash is a Halloween Treat at the Disneyland Resort
On Tuesday, September 17, 2019, the first Oogie Boogie Bash was presented at Disney California Adventure for Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort. This party marks a return to Disney California Adventure for Halloween Parties after being in Disneyland for the last few years. The theme this year was, unsurprisingly, built around Oogie Boogie from…
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Disneyland to Offer New Entertainment in Frontierland and Golden Horseshoe
Frontierland has a long and rich entertainment legacy that reaches back to 1955 when Disneyland first opened. Through the years there has been the Golden Horseshoe Review, Billy Hill and the Hillbillies, the Laughing Stock Co., and many other incredible entertainers. Today, it was announced that there will soon be new entertainment offerings coming to…
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Disney Gives a Behind the Scenes Look at Epcot Forever
Epcot Forever will be arriving at the Walt Disney World Resort on October 1st. This limited-time nighttime spectacular will include fireworks, music, lighting, lasers and choreographed special effects kites. This is a show that will take guests on a journey through the past, present and future of Epcot itself. This will include some favorite music…
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The Walt Disney Company Announces Pricing Information for Tender Offers by The Walt Disney Company and 21st Century Fox America, Inc.
BURBANK, Calif., September 17, 2019 – The Walt Disney Company (“Disney”) (NYSE: DIS) announced today the pricing information of the previously announced cash tender offers (each, a “Tender Offer”) of Disney and its indirect subsidiary, 21st Century Fox America, Inc. (“21CFA”), to purchase outstanding notes of Disney listed in the table below (the “Disney Notes”),…
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Saying Goodbye – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 951 (#469)
Welcome to another episode of GEEKS CORNER! This week there are lots of things that are saying goodbye at Disney theme parks. The geeks chat about the transitions in entertainment. At the Disneyland Resort, the Laughing Stock Co. and Pixarmonic Orchestra ended their run this last weekend. At Walt Disney World, the Muppets Present… Great…
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Spider-Man: Far From Home Arrives on Digital Download Today!
Everyone’s favorite neighborhood Spider-Man has arrived on Digital today and in celebration of the release, Sony has released a special trailer featuring Night Monkey! SPIDER-MAN: FAR FROM HOME PRESS RELEASE COMPLETE YOUR COLLECTION WITH SPECIAL FEATURES INCLUDING AN ORIGINAL SHORT, NEVER-BEFORE-SEEN ALTERNATE AND EXTENDED SCENES AND MUCH MORE! CULVER CITY, Calif. (September 3, 2019) – The…
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Disney Store “Disney Bedtime Hotline” Returns and Introduces Disney Bedtime Adventure Box to Infuse Magic into Bedtime for Families and Fans
Call 1-877-7-MICKEY to hear six special messages from Mickey Mouse, Woody, Jasmine, Anna & Elsa, Yoda and Spider-Man GLENDALE, Calif –Beginning today, families and fans can once again add a little Disney magic into the bedtime routine with the Disney store “Disney Bedtime Hotline.” For the second year in a row, fans and families can…
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Disney’s The Lion King Arrives on Digital Oct. 11th and on Blu-ray™ and 4K UHD™ on Oct. 22nd
The Global Phenomenon Comes to Life Like Never Before Disney’s “The Lion King” Releases on Digital 4K Ultra HD™ and Movies Anywhere Oct. 11 and on 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray™ Oct. 22 With over an hour of bonus extras that showcase the cutting-edge technology behind the stunning savanna and a special look at the…
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There’s Magic in the Air with New Disney Skyliner
Innovative gondola system will fly guests in style from four Disney resort hotels to Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Sept. 16, 2019) – There will soon be magic gliding above the treetops of Walt Disney World Resort when the new Disney Skyliner takes flight Sept. 29, 2019. As much a magic…
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The Muppets Present… Great Moments in American History Dropped from Magic Kingdom Entertainment Schedule
On October 2, 2016, The Muppets Present… Great Moments in American History arrived at the Magic Kingdom in Liberty Square. Since then, Kermit, Miss Piggy, Fozzie, Gonzo (and Chickens), Sam Eagle and the town crier J.J. Jefferson have been telling some of the great moments in history, “but only the American ones.” There are two…
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Disney PhotoPass Studio at Disney Springs Offers Multiple Opportunities for Halloween Photos
There are many different ways to celebrate Halloween at the Walt Disney World Resort. Some of them are in the parks and include entertainment, food, merchandise, or even parties. One common thread throughout all of these different celebrations big and small is there will be people taking pictures of and with the experiences. Disney Springs…
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Halloween Screams From it’s a small world Offers Great View Without the Crowd
There are many places to watch fireworks at the Disneyland Resort. The obvious spots are Main Street, USA and in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle. Other locations that are also quite nice are it’s a small world and the Rivers of America. On Sunday night, the DAPS MAGIC crew watched the Halloween Screams fireworks show…
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Disney CEO Bob Iger Departs Apple’s Board of Directors
On Friday Apple announced details on its upcoming streaming service, Apple TV+. On the same day, CEO of the Walt Disney Company Bob Iger announced his departure from the board of directors of Apple. This is due to the competitive nature of each company’s streaming services. “I have the utmost respect for Tim Cook, his…
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Pixarmonic Orchestra Concludes Pixar Pier Run With Energetic Ending
The Pixarmonic Orchestra performed for the final time on the Pixar Pier at Disney California Adventure on Saturday night. In front of an energetic crowd, the band ended its run on a high note. Both the crowd and band fed off the energy of each other for an incredible final performance. As the show ended,…
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Laughing Stock Co. Takes Final Bow at Disneyland’s Golden Horseshoe Saloon
The Laughing Stock Co. took its final bow this evening at Disneylands Golden Horseshoe Saloon. The comedy troupe has been performing in the Golden Horseshoe Saloon for several years now multiple times a day. They also have been known to perform out in front of the Golden Horseshoe Saloon in Frontierland through the years. For…
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New Merchandise Exclusive to Annual Passholders Revealed for 2019 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival
The 2019 Epcot International Food & Wine Festival is now offering guests the best that Disney has to offer in terms of food, beverages, and entertainment at the Walt Disney World Resort. This week, some Walt Disney World Annual Passholder (AP) exclusive merchandise was revealed for APs visiting Epcot for this festival. First off, there…
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New Paths for Disney – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to the DISNEY Reporter! This week, there are a lot of new paths (literally and figuratively) happening around Disney. First off, the new pedestrian path has opened that is connecting the Disneyland Resort parking with Downtown Disney District and that parks. On top of the new path to the parks, some ghosts are making…
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New Pedestrian Bridge Opens Connecting Parking Structure and Downtown Disney District
A new pedestrian bridge has opened on the Southwest corner of the Pixar Pals parking structure this week. It connecting both the Pixar Pals and Mickey and Friends parking lots with the Downtown Disney District. It allows guests to make their way to the Downtown Disney District and Disneyland Resort theme parks without having to…
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Lake County’s East Ridge High School Recipient of $20,000 Gift from Walt Disney World Resort
The donation will contribute to restoring the band program so students can march forward into the school year. LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. Sept. 13, 2019 —Following a devastating fire at East Ridge High School that damaged band equipment, rehearsal space, and students’ personal instruments, the Central Florida community came together with an outpouring of support…
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Production Underway in South Carolina on Disney+ Original Film “Safety” Directed by Reginald Hudlin From Walt Disney Pictures
BURBANK, Calif. (September 13, 2019)—Production has begun on Walt Disney Pictures’ “Safety,” a drama inspired by the uplifting true story of former Clemson safety Ray McElrathbey, in South Carolina. The film, which is directed by Oscar® nominee Reginald Hudlin (“Django Unchained,” “Marshall”), written by Randy McKinnon (“Where the Water Runs”) and Nick Santora (“Scorpion,” “The Fugitive…
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Disney’s Maleficent: Mistress of Evil Sneak Peek Coming to Disney California Adventure and Disney’s Hollywood Studios
A sneak peek of the upcoming Disney film, Maleficent: Mistress of Evil will be coming to Disney California Adventure and Disney’s Hollywood Studios starting on September 27th. The sequel to Maleficent, which was released five years ago, continues the story. Disney Parks fans will be privy to the sneak peek at both the Disneyland and…
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Disney Halloween Time Takes You on an Immersive Halloween Musical Journey from Day to Night Only at Hong Kong Disneyland
Brand-new “Let’s Get Wicked” musical stage show invites you to feel the dark powers of iconic Disney Villains Disney Villains are ready to return this Halloween to host the most villainous party ever at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort (HKDL)! From September 12 to October 31, guests are invited to embark on an unforgettable musical journey during the…