Author: Mr. Daps
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Details Released for Disneyland After Dark: 80s Nite!
Tonight is the first Disneyland After Dark event of 2020. Disneyland After Dark: 80s Nite will be a nostalgic experience that transports guests back to the 80s at the happiest place on Earth! The night will be full of characters, photo locations, merchandise, food, entertainment, and more. The party begins at 9:00 tonight (January 29,…
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Disney+ Announces Slate of New Nonfiction Projects at Realscreen Summit!
Executive Producers of “The Lord of the Rings,” “Queer Eye” and “The Amazing Race” Reunite to Reimagine Fan Favorite Fantasy Competition Series “The Quest” “The Amazing Race” Producers Bertram van Munster, Elise Doganieri and Mark Dziak Will Also Produce “The Maze” National Geographic Introduces “Meet the Chimps” Special Six-Part Docuseries Supper Club to Produce Docuseries…
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U.S. Military Members Offered Special Pricing for Memory Maker
Visiting a Disney Theme Park is really all about making magical memories together. Most people like to carry those memories home with them after the trip has finished. The Memory Maker has been a popular way to do that at the Walt Disney World Resort. Disney PhotoPass takes pictures throughout the course of a trip…
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The Call of the Wild Featurette Adventure Companions Debuts Online as Tickets Go On Sale
Go behind-the-scenes of Twentieth Century Studios’ “The Call of the Wild” with the making-of featurette “Adventure Companions,” debuting online today. The film, which opens in theaters nationwide on February 21, stars Harrison Ford, Omar Sy, Dan Stevens, Karen Gillan and Bradley Whitford, with advance tickets now on sale. THE CALL OF THE WILD Adapted from…
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John Williams Wins Grammy for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Theme
John Williams won a Grammy award for Best Instrumental Composition for his Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Symphonic Suite. Elements of this music can be found throughout the new land that is found at Disneyland and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This piece was written specifically for the new land by John Williams. John Williams has the second…
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Character Posters for Disney’s Live-Action Mulan Released
Disney’s live-action Mulan will be arriving in theaters on March 27, 2020. Ahead of the release of this film, character posters have been released by Disney showcasing the principle characters. Check them out below: Mulan Description Acclaimed filmmaker Niki Caro brings the epic tale of China’s legendary warrior to life in Disney’s “Mulan,” in which…
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Hong Kong Disneyland Closing as Outbreak in China Grows
Hong Kong Disneyland is closing its gates starting on January 26, 2020. This follows Shanghai Disney Resort which also closed its gates due to the outbreak of the coronavirus in China that continues to expand. The following statement was posted on the Hong Kong Disneyland website: As a precautionary measure in line with prevention efforts…
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Robert Zemeckis Signs On to Direct Live-Action Pinocchio Remake
Robert Zemeckis has signed with Disney to helm the upcoming live-action remake of the Pinocchio. He will also be a co-writer for the film. Pinocchio was originally released by Disney in 1940 and tells the story of a marionette who’s creator Geppetto wishes he would become a real boy. Joined by his “conscience” Jiminy Cricket,…
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Hello Fastpass Goodbye Fox – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to this week’s DISNEY Reporter! Each week we cover the top Disney and geek headlines as covered by DAPS MAGIC. This week the headlines span the globe and start with the announced closure of Shanghai Disneyland due to health concerns in the surrounding area in China. Over at Disneyland, a new Disneyland After Dark:…
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Star Wars Day at Sea Returns in 2021 with Galactic Adventures on Disney Cruise Line
CELEBRATION, Fla. (Jan. 23, 2020) – Out-of-this-world adventures return to Disney Cruise Line in 2021 with Star Wars Day at Sea. This special day-long celebration is filled with unique character encounters, unforgettable live shows and Star Wars-themed activities for the entire family. Star Wars Day at Sea takes place on seven-night Disney Fantasy cruises to the…
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Disney Parks to Offer First Look at Disney-Pixar’s Onward!
Disney-Pixar’s Onward will be arriving in theaters on March 6, 2020. This new animated feature will tell the story of two elf brothers who embark on a magical quest to experience on more day with their departed dad. This story takes place in a modern magical world that Ian and Barley live in. Starting on…
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Shrimp Ceviche with Lime-Mint Foam – Epcot International Festival of the Arts – GEEK EATS Disney Recipe
The Epcot Festival of the Arts is going full force at the Walt Disney World Resort. While it is a fantastic time to take in some incredible art and entertainment, there is also some really good food options to enjoy! One favorite can be found at Pop Eats at the Showcase Plaza. This dish is…
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Shanghai Disneyland Closes Due to Health Concerns
Shanghai Disneyland has temporarily closed its gates due to health concerns. This is due to the outbreak of the Wuhan coronavirus in the surrounding areas. The closure also impacts Disneytown including Walt Disney Grand Theatre and Wishing Star Park. The following statement has been posted on the homepage for the Shanghai Disney Resort. Shanghai Disney…
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Here’s What’s Coming Next to Disney+ From Jan. 27 – Feb. 29, 2020
Since launching in November 2019, Disney+ continues to add more quality original and pre-existing content to Disney’s new streaming service. In February, there will be more content added to Disney+. Here is a look at what will be added between January 27 and February 29, 2020: Tuesday, January 28 New Library Titles The Lion King…
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Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite Announced For August
In August Star Wars fans will descend on Anaheim for the 2020 Star Wars Celebration. While in Anaheim, they will now also be able to participate in a special event dedicated solely to Star Wars. Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite has been announced by Disney and will be offered on August Aug. 27!* This…
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More Walls Arrive as More Enhancements Come to the Disneyland Resort
This week guests visiting the Disneyland Resort will more than likely notice that there are a few more walls up. It is that time of year when the Disneyland Resort focuses on giving some tender loving care to different attractions and areas around the resort. DAPS MAGIC contributor Steven stopped by the Disneyland Resort on…
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Take a Look at the Progress Being Made on Epcot’s Harmonious!
Later this year Harmonious will be displayed over the lagoon of World Showcase at Epcot. This new nighttime spectacular is said to be one of the most ambitious shows created by Disney to date! Recently, barges that will be utilized in the show were delivered to Epcot. Disney has released a new video with updates…
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Adventures by Disney Announces More European River Cruises
Adventures by Disney announced today that it has added more European River Cruises to its line up in 2021. These popular adventures now allow guests to cruise along the Danube, Rhine, Rhone and Seine rivers on over 30 different cruises. This year, a new offering allows guests the chance to cruise up Rhine River to…
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Trailer and Poster Released for Star Wars: The Clone Wars Ahead of February Return
Star Wars: The Clone Wars will be arriving on Disney+ in just under a month. Ahead of its return to the small screen, a new trailer and art was released for the new season. Starting on Friday, February 21, 12 new episodes of the popular show will be arriving on Disney+. Check out the new…
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More Magic! – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1016 (#487)
Welcome to another episode of GEEKS CORNER! This week there is a lot more magic that has arrived at the Disneyland Resort and also will be arriving! This week more concept art was released for the upcoming Magic Happens parade at Disneyland. This week the Disneyland Resort also opened the new Star Wars: Rise of…
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Frozen 2 Comes Home in February with Digital Download and Blu-Ray!
The number one animated film of all time will soon be available to watch from the comfort of your own home. On February 11, Frozen 2 will be available for digital download. This will be followed by its Blu-Ray release on February 25th. This home entertainment release of Frozen 2 will include the sing-along version…
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Disney Drops Fox From Recently Purchased Brands
Disney has dropped the Fox name from a couple of its brands it recently purchased. According to Variety, the Fox name is being dropped from 20th Century Fox which Disney purchased last year. It will also be dropped from Fox Searchlight Pictures. The result will be that the two units will be named 20th Century…
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Shanghai Disney Resort Opens Its First Disney Fun House in Anhui Province
Shanghai, January 14, 2020 – Shanghai Disney Resort today opened its newest Disney Fun House, and the first in Anhui, extending Disney happiness to another province in China. As the first Disney-themed playroom in Anhui and the 24th overall in China, the new Disney Fun House will provide child patients at the Anhui Fuyang Women and…
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Thoughts About Star Trek Ahead of the Return of Jean-Luc Picard
Since the announcement that Captain (apparently now an Admiral) Picard would be returning to the small screen, I have found myself getting increasingly excited about the return of the Captain that, in many ways, I grew up with. However, if you asked a much younger Mr. DAPs who his favorite captain was growing up, Captain…