Author: Mr. Daps
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Disney Releases Trailer for A WRINKLE IN TIME
During the American Music Awards, Disney released a trailer for its upcoming film A Wrinkle in Time. The film, which comes out March 9th, is based off the book of the same name. Watch the trailer here: From visionary director Ava DuVernay comes Disney’s “A Wrinkle in Time,” an epic adventure based on Madeleine L’Engle’s…
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Disneyland Suspends Southern California Annual Pass
The Disneyland Resort has suspended the Southern California annual pass. This pass, which was $469, no longer appeared on the Disneyland.com website as of Monday November 20, 2017. This annual pass has been incredibly popular to locals. Generally the days when all passes were not blocked have been incredibly busy at the Disneyland Resort. Here…
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Disney Releases New Poster for A WRINKLE IN TIME
Disney has released a new poster for its upcoming film A Wrinkle in Time. The film stars Oprah Winfrey, Reese Witherspoon, Mindy Kaling, Storm Reid, Zach Galifianakis, and Chris Pine. A new trailer for this film will be released during the American Music Awards. A Wrinkle in Time opens on March 9, 2018. From visionary…
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Sunday Spotlight: Animazement – The Musical
Animazement – The Musical was a show that was previously performed at the Fantasyland Theater. This was a fan favorite for several years at Disneyland before its final performance on October 28, 2001. The show featured musical moments from Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, Lion King, Pocahontas, and The Hunchback of Notre Dame. The show…
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A Very Star Wars Birthday! – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to another week of Disney Reporter. Here we share the top Disney and geek stories that were covered in the news by DAPs Magic each week. This week there is quite a bit to cover so not everything made it in. Here are the posts that were covered though on this edition of Disney…
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Disneyland Gives Mickey Mouse a Birthday Surprise
Mickey Mouse’s birthday is November 18th. This year his birthday was celebrated around the globe in different ways. Mickey visited people and created some absolutely magical moments. On November 18th though, thousands turned out to visit Mickey Mouse and celebrate his birthday at the happiest place on Earth! The celebration began with buttons that were…
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Star Tours – The Adventures Continue With New Adventures – Review
Star Tours – The Adventures Continue has added new adventures to this Star Wars attraction at Disneyland and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The new adventures were introduced at both parks on November 17th ahead of Star Wars: The Last Jedi’s release in December. Mr. DAPs and Murray journeyed into Disneyland to climb aboard a Starspeeder and…
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Garland Returns to Main Street USA at Disneyland for the Holidays
Many guests visiting Disneyland today might have enjoyed a beautiful day at the happiest place on Earth as it celebrates the holidays. However, for some observant fans there was an excitement in the air as the garland has returned above Main Street USA at Disneyland. Through the years the garland hanging over Main Street has…
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Star Tours Now Takes Guests to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Planet
Star Tours – The Adventures Continue now has new adventures at both Disneyland and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. As guests board the Starspeeders, with R2-D2 and C-3P0, and race through the galaxy they will find themselves visiting a planet in the outer rim of the Star Wars galaxy. This planet is now known as Batuu. Imagineer…
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Disney-Pixar’s Coco Sets Box Office Record
Disney-Pixar’s Coco opens in the United States on November 22nd but it is already setting records. The most recent movie to be released by Pixar Animation Studios has already pulled in $43 million after being in theaters in Mexico for less than a month. Coco isn’t just chugging along and making money though. On Wednesday…
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Disney Parks Attractions Receive Honors From Themed Entertainment Association
The Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) has honored the Disney Parks with several awards. This comes on the heels of a very busy and successful year for the Walt Disney Company in regards to its theme parks. Earlier this year Pandora opened in Disney’s Animal Kingdom at the Walt Disney World Resort. At the Disneyland Resort…
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New STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI TV Spots Tease Finn, Rey, and General Leia’s Plights
A month from today Star Wars: The Last Jedi will be hitting theaters. As we move closer and closer to this date, TV spots are being released to tease what will be coming. While there hasn’t been a ton of new content to be revealed, they are still worth watching for the little bits that…
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Disneyland Holidays, Star Wars Specials – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 807
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! There is a ton to talk about this week. The Holidays have come to the Disneyland Resort and so did Mark Hamill! Disneyland at Night is coming to Disneyland in January. There is also a ton of Star Wars news to talk about. This includes movie news, TV news, and Star…
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Mark Hamill Makes Surprise Appearance on Star Tours at Disneyland (video)
The Force was exceptionally strong at Disneyland tonight. Mark Hamill appeared aboard a Starspeeder to surprise those aboard. As he walked on board the Starspeeder the crowd went wild. Watch the video here: The Force is strong with @HamillHimself he surprised guests on Star Tours @Disneyland. #TheLastJedi pic.twitter.com/0uG9qVFAqu — Star Wars (@starwars) November 15, 2017…
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New Experiences and New Spaces Available on Disney Magic in 2018
There will be new experiences and new spaces coming in 2018 for the Disney Magic. They include a Rapunzel themed dining experience, new teen experiences, and also new adult experiences. The changes were announced on the Disney Parks Blog with the following descriptions: An Enchanting Dining Experience for Families At Rapunzel’s Royal Table, your family…
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Disney Cruise Line Offers Sneak Peek at Beauty and the Beast on Disney Dream
The Disney Cruise Line has offered a glimpse of what is now being performed aboard the Disney Dream. Beauty and the Beast was an animated movie, then a stage musical, a live-action movie, and now it is coming to the stage again in this hour-long version aboard the Disney Cruise Line. Watch the sneak peek…
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New Star Tours – The Adventures Continue Announcement Teases More!
Star Tours – The Adventures Continue will be changing come November 17th at Disneyland and Disney’s Hollywood Studios at the Walt Disney World Resort. The Disney Parks Blog released a first look at what will be coming to this beloved Star Wars attraction ahead of the release of Star Wars: The Last Jedi. A photo of…
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it’s a small world Holiday – A Christmas Tradition at the Disneyland Resort
This past weekend it’s a small world Holiday re-opened at the Disneyland Resort. The lines were soon quite long as everyone waited to go on the “merriest Attraction on Earth!” This year the attraction has FastPass available for guests wanting to avoid waiting in the line that can get up to several hours long. it’s a…
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John Lasseter Honored with Diane Disney-Miller Lifetime Achievement Award by Walt Disney Family Museum
The Walt Disney Family Museum had their 3rd annual Gala celebrating the bestowment of the Diane Disney-Miller Lifetime Achievement Award to this year’s recipient, John Lasseter. The special fundraising gala was held at the Golden Gate Club at the Presidio, San Francisco. John Lasseter, Chief Creative Officer at Pixar and Walt Disney Animation Studios is…
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Sunday Spotlight: Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT!
Earlier this year the Disneyland Resort unveiled a new adventure to the world in Disney California Adventure. Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! offers a chance to join Rocket Raccoon as he rescues the Guardians of the Galaxy from the Collector’s fortress. This is a thrilling ride with multiple variations to it. There are…
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It’s Holiday Time – Disney Reporter
Welcome to this week’s edition of Disney Reporter. Each week we cover the top stories in the Disney and geek community as covered on DAPs Magic. This week the main stories revolve around the Holidays coming to the Disneyland Resort. There is also a lot of Star Wars news. Posts referenced in this edition of…
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Holiday Time at the Disneyland Resort Kicks Off With A Christmas Fantasy Parade!
Holiday Time has officially kicked off at the Disneyland Resort. One holiday tradition for many guests is watching A Christmas Fantasy Parade at Disneyland. This Christmas tradition has Disney characters, toy trumpet players, elves, and of course Santa Claus! This parade debuted in 1994 and replaced A Very Merry Christmas Parade. It has been modified…
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The Spirit of the Season is Alive with Disney ¡Viva Navidad! at Disney California Adventure!
Disney ¡Viva Navidad! is back and delighting guests during the holiday season again in Disney California Adventure. With the Three Cabelleros, Mickey, Minnie, and a host of dancers and performers, this is a show that is sure to get anyone into the spirit of the season! A part of Festival of Holidays at the Disneyland…
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Princess Elena’s Musical Grand Arrival Returns for Festival of Holidays at the Disneyland Resort
Princess Elena has returned to perform at the Disneyland Resort. As part of the Festival of Holidays, she is joined by dancers from her kingdom for a musical celebration of the holidays. She performs this throughout the day near Paradise Garden Grill. During the show she shares stories and songs from her native land. Princess…