Author: Mr. Daps
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Traci Hines & Brian Hull Perform Disney’s BELLE!
Traci Hines continues to collaborate with incredible performers. This time, she collaborated with Brian Hull to perform Belle from Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. Traci Hines is a singer, songwriter, model, Actress, coice actress, designer, princess performer, and the original hipster Ariel. She performs both original music and Disney covers. Hines began singing publicly at…
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Jake the Droid Appears at D23 Expo
Last summer DAPs Magic reported on a droid that was hanging around Star Wars Launch Bay at the Disneyland Resort. While Jake the droid hasn’t appeared around the Disneyland Resort for some time, he did show up at the 2017 D23 Expo. He could be found perusing the area in front of the Star Wars:…
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A Fantasmic D23 Expo! – Geeks Corner – Episode 642
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week the focus is mainly on the events surrounding the 2017 D23 Expo. This includes the movie news that came out of the weekend. It also covers many of the announcements from the Disney Parks and Resorts Panel. There is a lot of Star Wars, Marvel, Pixar, and of course…
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D23 Expo 2017 – DAPs Magic Reports
The 2017 D23 Expo has now come and gone. Announcements were made, experiences were had, and magic unleashed throughout the weekend. Due to the incredible amount of information released this weekend, people will be unpacking and dissecting just what it all is for quite some time. Some of the DAPs Magic team sat down to…
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Disneyland Celebrates 62 Years of Magic with 62 Disney Characters!
On July 17, 1955 Walt Disney welcomed the first guests to the happiest place on Earth! 62 years later, millions have come to Disneyland and had their dreams come true. Today in a brief moment in front of the Main Street Train Station those 62 years of magic were celebrated. Mickey, Minnie, and the Disneyland…
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Menken, Magic, and More! – D23 Expo Day Three
The third and final day of the 2017 D23 Expo has come and gone. As is often the case, this day was a little bit more laid back than the previous two. Most of the news was made on Saturday. A big portion of today focuses on memories and detail. A making of Hercules panel…
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Fantasmic! Returns to the Disneyland Resort
Fantasmic! has returned to the Disneyland Resort. During the Walt Disney Parks and Resorts panel at the D23 Expo, Bob Chapek announced that it would be premiering tonight. This is two days ahead of when it was previously expected to return. Attendees of the panel were given FASTPASSES to see the show either tonight or…
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Lots of Movies, Disney Parks & Resorts, & Fantasmic! – D23 Expo Day Two
The second day of the D23 Expo was a very eventful day around the world of Disney… or should I say galaxy? There was a lot going on today but let’s just focus on the biggest events, shall we? Walt Disney Studios Live Action Film The first was the Walt Disney Studios Live Action Film…
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D23 Expo: Stars and Filmmakers of Upcoming Disney, Lucasfilm, and Marvel Studios Movies Featured at Today’s Live-Action Event
DISNEY SHOWCASES LIVE-ACTION SLATE WITH EXCITING NEWS EXCLUSIVELY FOR FANS AT D23 EXPO 2017 STARS AND FILMMAKERS OF UPCOMING DISNEY, LUCASFILM AND MARVEL STUDIOS’ MOVIES FEATURED AT TODAY’S LIVE-ACTION EVENT ANAHEIM, Calif. (July 15, 2017) — Disney, Marvel Studios and Lucasfilm presented their live- action film slates this morning at the D23 Expo 2017…
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Behind the Scenes Look at Star Wars: The Last Jedi Shown at D23 Expo
A new behind-the-scenes look at STAR WARS: THE LAST JEDI just debuted at D23 Expo in Anaheim, Calif. Director Rian Johnson surprised fans with on-stage appearances by cast members Mark Hamill, Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Gwendoline Christie, Kelly Marie Tran, Laura Dern and Benicio Del Toro. In Lucasfilm’s Star Wars: The Last Jedi, the Skywalker saga continues as the heroes of The…
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Jumping into DuckTales, Woo-oo!
Anyone who grew up watching DuckTales most likely dreamed of jumping into Uncle Scrooge’s money bin. At the D23 Expo this weekend, these dreams are coming true for thousands. With the line stretching out multiple hours throughout the day, DuckTales fans can jump into the money bin in anticipation of the Disney XD’s DuckTales! The…
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Production Underway for Tim Burton’s Dumbo
Live-Action Reimagining of Walt Disney’s 1941 Classic Animated Film Stars Colin Farrell, Danny DeVito, Eva Green and Michael Keaton LONDON, England (July 15, 2017) — Production is underway for the live-action reimagining of Disney’s 1941 animated classic “Dumbo.” Directed by visionary filmmaker Tim Burton (“Alice in Wonderland,” “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory”), the film stars Golden Globe®…
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New Look at Emily Blunt as Mary Poppins Shown at D23 Expo!
NEW CONTENT OF EMILY BLUNT AS THE PRACTICALLY-PERFECT NANNY FROM DISNEY’S UPCOMING “MARY POPPINS RETURNS” NOW AVAILABLE We hope you enjoy this special image-in-motion of Emily Blunt as Mary Poppins from Disney’s original musical “Mary Poppins Returns,” an all-new sequel to the 1964 “Mary Poppins” which features a fresh sensibility while celebrating the spirit of the original.…
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Legends, Animation, and Walt’s Office! – D23 Expo Day One
The D23 Expo began today and it promises to be full of magic, surprises, and memories for those in attendance. Walking up to the Anaheim Convention Center, several different vehicles could be seen. Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. fans could see Agent Coulson’s Lola and the Ghost Rider’s car. Move up a bit further and Mater was…
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Experiencing Walt Disney’s Office, at the D23 Expo
Often the most magical experiences come from the most surprising places. This is certainly the case at the D23 Expo today. While working on some D23 Expo coverage today a gentleman sat down next to me and started talking about virtual reality. He went on to explain that he had the ability to give a…
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Disney Legends Ceremony Kicks of 2017 D23 Expo
The 2017 D23 Expo kicked off with Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger hosting the Disney Legends Ceremony. This ceremony honors those who have made significant contributions to The Walt Disney Company throughout the years. It included many different categories of contribution that ranged from many different disciplines found within The Walt Disney Company. It…
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Whoopi Goldberg Inducted as Disney Legend Becoming First LEGOT Recipient
WHOOPI GOLDBERG NAMED A DISNEY LEGEND AT D23 EXPO, MAKING HER THE ONE AND ONLY LEGOT RECIPIENT! Whoopi Goldberg is one of a very elite group of artists who is an EGOT, which is an acronym for a person who’s won an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony. She has won Emmys (as host of AMC’s…
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Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales on Digital Sept 19 & 4K Ultra HD/Blu-ray Oct 3
From Disney and Jerry Bruckheimer Films, it was announced today at D23 Expo, that “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales”—the fifth film in the now-iconic “Pirates of the Caribbean” film franchise—will sail home on Digital in HD and 4K Ultra HD™ on September 19, and on 4K Ultra HD™/Blu-ray™ Combo Pack, DVD…
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Star Wars Themed Land Model Unveiled at D23 Expo
Fans visiting the D23 Expo this weekend are in for a treat. A newly unveiled model of the Star Wars themed land is on hand. This will give fans a much closer look at what they will experience when it opens in 2019. Disney Parks and Resorts Chairman Bob Chapek unveiled the model during a…
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Disney Descendants 2 Descend on Disneyland Resort for Pre-Parade
Today the cast of Disney Descendants 2 came to Disneyland. They were a part of the pre-parade before Mickey’s Soundsational Parade. With music from the movie and screams from fans, the stars made their way up the route. Mal (Dove Cameron), Evie (Sofia Carson), Carlos (Cameron Boyce), Jay (Booboo Stewart) and Uma (China Anne McClain), along…
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Disney MaxPass Coming to Disneyland Resort on July 19th
The FASTPASS system at the Disneyland Resort continues to be updated. As was announced earlier this year, Disney MaxPass will be arriving this summer. Now, the Disney Parks Blog has announced that it will arrive on July 19th. This new system will allow Disneyland Resort unlimited Photopass downloads and mobile FASTPASS booking. This can be…
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Pirates at Disneyland Paris Gives Clues to Upcoming U.S.A. Attraction Changes?
Details about changes upcoming to Pirates of the Caribbean in Disneyland Paris could give hints as to what will be coming to Disneyland and Walt Disney World. This comes after the announcement that the auction scene will be changed for both versions of the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction. Reading the transcript, as shared below…
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Steve Whitmire Responds to Leaving The Muppets
Steve Whitmire no longer is the performer bringing Kermit the Frog to life. Since 1978, he has been a part of the Muppet family. This no longer is true. As DAPs Magic reported last week, the role of Kermit the Frog has been passed on. Matt Vogel will now be carrying the mantel of Kermit…
