Author: Mr. Daps
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Disney Photopass Day Returns to Walt Disney World Resort on August 19
Disney Photopass Day is returning to the Walt Disney World Resort for a second year. This year on August 19th this special event will be returning. It will be even bigger and better than before! According to the Disney Parks Blog, during this year’s event “you can expect to find numerous event-exclusive Animated Magic Shots,…
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Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 Available on Digital Aug 8 & 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray Aug 22!
BRING HOME THE BIGGEST INTERGALACTIC FILM OF THE YEAR MARVEL STUDIOS’ “GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 2” Available Digitally in HD and 4K Ultra HD™ on Aug. 8 and 4K Ultra HD™ and Blu-ray on Aug. 22 BURBANK, Calif., July 11, 2017 — This August, Marvel Studios’ “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2,” the…
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A Concert, an Expo, & a Birthday! – Geeks Corner – Episode 641
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week there is a lot to talk about and not enough time to talk about it! First off, Spider-Man: Homecoming is out and the geeks talk about their experience seeing it. They review the movie and also how Tom Holland did in the title role. Following this, the geeks go…
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John Oliver Joins Cast of Disney’s The Lion King Remake
Work continues on the production of Disney’s upcoming live-action remake of The Lion King. Jon Favreau is directing this new version of the film. Details have slowly been trickling out about the cast for this film. The most recent update is that John Oliver is joining the cast. He will be voicing Zazu, King Mufasa’s…
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Alan Menken Working on Stage Version of Hercules
Alan Menken is working on bringing the 1997 Disney animated film Hercules to the stage. In a recent interview with the Orange County Register, the Oscar-award winning composer revealed this project. The news came as he was being interviewed about the 2017 D23 Expo. The 67 year-old composer was sharing about his new show, A Whole…
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Steve Whitmire Says Goodbye to The Muppets
Since 1990, Kermit the Frog has been partnered with Muppeteer Steve Whitmire. This is no longer true. The legendary performer is no longer with The Muppets according to Muppet Mindset and ToughPigs. Whitmire has performed Kermit the Frog, Rizzo the Rat, Statler, Bean Bunny, Beaker and others throughout the years. As The Muppets have been producing…
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Steve Houghton and Disneyland Resort 2017 All-American College Band Jazz Up the Night!
The Disneyland Resort got jazzed up last night as Steve Houghton joined the Disneyland Resort All-American College Band for a very special set. Shortly after 7, the band began its concert at the Fantasy Faire Royal Theatre. Throughout the summer the Disneyland Resort All-American College Band is joined by multiple guest clinicians. Steve Houghton, a…
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D23 Celebrates 30 Years of Disney Legends
TIM ALLEN, HAYLEY MILLS, PAIGE O’HARA, REGIS PHILBIN, ANIKA NONI ROSE, KURT RUSSELL, LEA SALONGA, RICHARD SHERMAN, DICK VAN DYKE, AND DOZENS OF HONOREES FEATURED IN EXCLUSIVE NEW PHOTOGRAPHS AND INTERVIEWS BURBANK, Calif. – July 6 2017 – This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Disney Legends award, created to honor those who have…
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Magical Moments – Cars Land Lighting at Disney California Adventure
There are so many magical moments to be discovered around the world at Disney theme parks. At the Disneyland Resort alone there are quite a few to be found. One favorite is the lighting of Cars Land every night in Disney California Adventure. Shortly after sunset Sh-Boom (Life Could Be a Dream) begins playing in Radiator…
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Independence Day for the Redhead – Geeks Corner – Episode 640
Welcome to Geeks Corner! Happy Independence Day! This year to celebrate the Fourth of July the geeks decided to film a show and dress patriotically on a really warm set! The show starts off with a discussion about the return of Rey to Star Wars. She is appearing in the first Star Wars: Forces of…
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Disney’s Hollywood Studios’ ‘Star Wars: A Galaxy Far, Far Away’ Adds Rey
Star Wars: A Galaxy Far, Far Away went on a brief hiatus recently. With it’s return came a new face. Rey has joined the show that takes place on the Center Stage. Bringing legendary moments to life from the Star Wars galaxy, this show features characters that include Chewbacca, Darth Vader, R2-D2, BB-8 and more!…
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Happy Independence Day!
From all of us here at DAPs Magic to all of you, we want to wish a very happy Independence Day! As we remember the meaning of today, we would like to share with you some of our most patriotic videos. Disney’s Celebrate America! – A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky Patriotic Big…
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Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them Sequel Casting Gives Insight to Upcoming Movie
Today casting details were revealed for the upcoming sequel to Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. The casting details in themselves offer a pretty good glimpse at some plot points for the upcoming film. To read who was cast (and the ensuing spoilers) please proceed below the break. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them Sequel…
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Rey is Back in Star Wars: Forces of Destiny Episode Sands of Jakku
Daisy Ridley is reprising her role as Rey in the Star Wars galaxy and you can watch it today. No, there is no early release of Star Wars: The Last Jedi. Instead, there is the Star Wars: Forces of Destiny episode Sands of Jakku. At just under three minutes, this short gives a deeper look…
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New Bengal Barbecue Seating and Stroller Parking Comes to Disneyland’s Adventureland!
Change has come to Adventureland at Disneyland. After a recent menu update for Bengal Barbecue, now there is a physical update to the popular dining location. The old standing table has been removed and now seating is available. Indiana Jones Adventure Outpost and South Seas Traders stores were vacated to make room for the seating.…
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CHOC Walk 2017 Brings a New Date, New Opportunities, and New Hope!
This year the CHOC Walk through the park is celebrating it’s 27th anniversary. As it nears its third decade, this magical event continues to find new ways to provide magic for attendees. In doing so, it also helps raise money for children who desperately need the care Children’s Hospital of Orange County offers. Children’s Hospital…
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It’s Time to Get all Ducked Out Ahead of the Arrive of DuckTales on the Disney XD App!
Ducktales continues to get closer and closer to its released date of August 12th. As we patiently (or not so patiently) wait for Scrooge and the gang to return, we can get ducked out! The new Disney XD app now offers a game where people can go in and create their own duck likeness. All…
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Spider-Man’s Starbucks & Disneyland’s Fastpass – Geeks Corner – Episode 639
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week there is Spider-Man, Starbucks, Disneyland, Star Wars, and more in the episode! The show starts with the new Fastpass system at Disneyland. Then, it’s time to talk movies. In the world of Star Wars there have been lots of changed with the untitled Han Solo film. But really, the…
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The Walt Disney Studios Presents Upcoming Film Slate from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and Lucasfilm at D23 Expo 2017
‘Celebration of an Animated Classic: The Lion King’ Event Announced BURBANK, Calif., June 27, 2017 – The Walt Disney Studios presents an exclusive look at its unparalleled film slate at D23 Expo 2017 in Anaheim, California, taking place July 14–16. At two marquee Hall D23 presentations, the Studio will give fans a behind-the-scenes glimpse at…
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Disney Store to Unveil New Product Collections and Collectibles at D23 Expo 2017
Disney Store Collections to Celebrate Milestone Anniversaries and Beloved Characters across Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and Star Wars Disney Publishing Worldwide Announces D23 Expo 2017 Exclusive Titles, Presentations, and Author Signings Pasadena, Calif. — June 20, 2017 – Disney Store today announced the new collections and Limited Edition sets to launch at this year’s D23 Expo…
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Ron Howard Takes Over Directing Duties for Han Solo Movie [UPDATED]
Ron Howard is the new director of the Han Solo movie. After the dismissal of the Han Solo movie directors Phil Lord and Christopher Miller there was a lot of speculation over who would replace them. The time for speculation was short. According to the Hollywood Reporter, the official announcement should come out this morning.…
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Disneyland Summer Fun – Geeks Corner – Episode 638
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week we celebrate summer at Disneyland! Before talking about Disneyland though, it’s time to talk Pixar and Star Wars! The Han Solo movie is searching for new directors. The old ones were fired by Lucasfilm. The geeks discuss who should replace them for this Star Wars movie. Who would you…
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Lucasfilm and Han Solo Directors Part Ways
Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, directors of the Han Solo stand alone movie, have been removed from the film by Kathleen Kennedy. According to sources to the Hollywood Reporter, the two directors clashed with writer Lawrence Kashdan. Kasdan, who also wrote The Empire Strikes Back and Raiders of the Lost Ark, wrote the script for…
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Main Street Electrical Parade Celebrates 45 Years of Nighttime Disney Magic!
On July 17, 1972 the Main Street Electrical Parade first lit up the parade route at Disneyland. 45 years later, it made its way through the heart of Disneyland. For the last 45 years this parade has made nighttime magic at a Disney Theme Park for guests from around the world. As the music of…