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  • Olaf the Snowman Comes to Disneyland with Anna and Elsa

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    Guests visiting Disneyland can now meet the already popular new snowman Olaf. Olaf the snowman can be found greeting guests from atop the cottage that Elsa and Anna reside in. This makes for a much more enjoyable wait for guests as they wait to meet the Frozen characters in Fantasyland. Olaf the Snowman, Anna, and…

  • New ‘Fab Five’ Ink & Paint Cels Coming to Disneyland

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    Today it was announced that a new series of ink & paint cels are coming to Disneyland. These will begin to be sold in Disneyana on Main Street, USA at Disneyland on December 5, 2013. The pieces are being painted by Disneyland Artists Charles Landholm, June Valentine Ruppe, Eric Scales, Dave Smith and Todd Wiesenhutter. Here…

  • Disney’s Planes Salutes National Aviation History Month

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    Disney salutes National Aviation History Month, a month-long celebration of U.S. aviation’s storied past, with the release of the high-flying family adventure PLANES on Blu-ray™, DVD, Digital HD and On-Demand on November 19, and through educational partnership with aviation museums across the country. During the month of November select aviation museums will feature “PLANES”-inspired learning materials…

  • Disney Imagineer Tony Baxter Honored With Main Street Window

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    Since Disneyland first opened its gates in 1955, thousands upon thousands of people have helped create the magic for millions to enjoy. These magic makers have been leaders in many different areas of the Walt Disney Company. Some have contributed directly to the parks in a way that shines above the rest. These are people…

  • New D23 Magazine Features Mary Poppins & Saving Mr. Banks

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    EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS WITH SAVING MR. BANKS STARS TOM HANKS AND EMMA THOMPSON HIGHLIGHT A SPECIAL ISSUE DEDICATED TO THE WORLD’S MOST FAMOUS NANNY   Plus, D23.com online exclusives include video of the 1964 Mary Poppins premiere, galleries of the film’s matte paintings, and an interactive map of the Walt Disney Studios featuring locations used in Saving Mr. Banks.  …

  • Frozen’s Anna and Elsa Come to Disneyland

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    Guests visiting the Disneyland Resort on Sunday may have noticed that snow had fallen. The castle had a blanket covering it like every other year. Enter Fantasyland and there was another dwelling with snow on it. Formerly the home of Rapunzel, this little cottage now adorns a sign from Disney’s newest animated feature Frozen. Inside…

  • CARS 3D Ultimate Collector’s Edition Now Available!

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    Fans of Lightning McQueen and Tow Mater will be excited to hear that they can now watch them in 3D! The new  CARS 3D Ultimate Collector’s Edition brings the world of CARS to life even more for a more immersive viewing experience as viewers take the drive to Radiator Springs. CARS 3D Ultimate Collector’s Edition Includes Blu-ray…

  • Muppets Most Wanted Poster Revealed

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    The first poster for Muppets Most Wanted has been released. At first look, it looks like pretty much what one would expect from a Muppets movie poster…and then it appears there are two Kermits!? Not exactly. One of the frogs is indeed Kermit, the other is his evil doppelgänger, Constantine. As one could guess, this…

  • Monsters University – Blu-ray Combo Pack Review by Mr. DAPs

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    Mike (Billy Crystal) and Sulley (John Goodman) are legends in at Monsters Incorporated. The dream scream team wasn’t always legendary. In fact, they weren’t even always friends. Monsters University answers the questions of how this dynamic duo came together. As the title suggests, they meet at college. For Mike, college is a dream come true…

  • Cadaver Dans Find Residence at Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion

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    Guests visiting the Haunted Mansion at the Disneyland Resort today were in for a treat. The Cadaver Dans (normally the Dapper Dans… until they were haunted) took up temporary residence there. They sang to guests waiting in the queue throughout the day.They sang spooky songs when they appeared on the balcony in their ghoulish garb. A handful…

  • The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Extended Edition Now Available on iTunes

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    Fans of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey will be happy to hear that they can now get even more of The Hobbit with the release of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Extended Edition on iTunes. This is the first movie of the trilogy that returns Peter Jackson to Middle Earth and his second time shooting a…

  • Hocus Pocus Turns 20 with D23 Screening

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    This last weekend D23: The Official Disney Fan Club presented a special 20th anniversary screening of Hocus Pocus. The event took place on a beautiful Saturday afternoon at the Walt Disney Studios in Burbank, California. D23 members in attendance were joined by original cast members Kathy Najimi, Thora Birch, Vinessa Shaw, Omri Katz and Doug Jones.…

  • Jungle Cruise Jingles All the Way for a Jingle Cruise Christmas

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    This year the Jungle Cruise will be getting the holiday treatment as it becomes the Jingle Cruise for the Holiday Season at Disneyland in California and the Magic Kingdom in Florida. According to the Disney Parks Blog and Walt Disney Imagineers, the Jungle Cruise will be the newest attraction to receive a holiday makeover. The…

  • Halloween Time at Disneyland – Mr. DAPs interviews Adolfo & Maleficent

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    Halloween Time is in full swing at the Disneyland Resort.  Recently I was able to interview Adolfo about all that is going on for Halloween Time at Disneyland. During the interview Maleficent appeared as well to add a little villainy to the interview. Entering Disneyland and the Halloween Time transformation is immediately apparent. Jack-O-Lanterns are…

  • New Frozen Song “Let It Go” Released

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    A new music video has been released with Demi Lovato singing Let it Go from the upcoming Disney animated feature Frozen.The song has been posted in YouTube for the world to hear. It is the most recent release by Disney as it ramps up coverage for the Thanksgiving release of Frozen. Let it Go http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGlb71bae_I…

  • Talking Mickey Finds Home at Magic Kingdom

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    A couple of years ago the internet was buzzing as “talking Mickey” made his debut on the porch of his house in Toon Town at Disneyland back in March of 2011. Move forward a couple of years and this morning the Disney Parks Blog revealed that Mickey will be talking with guests as he performs…

  • Minnie’s Fly Girls Charter Airline Takes Last Flight

    Minnie’s Fly Girls Charter Airline Takes Last Flight

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    Yesterday saw the end of Minnie’s Fly Girls Charter Airline as Minnie Mouse met with her musical crew for one last flight off the runway of Condor Flats at Disney California Adventure. Minnie’s Fly Girls Charter Airline was a retro feeling show that took guests back in time to the day when flying was a…

  • New Frozen Trailer Chips Away at the Ice

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    Disney has released a new Frozen trailer and it chips away at the ice a little more, allowing a deeper look at Frozen. It also offers a preview of the music. Take a look at this new look at Frozen: This trailer suddenly feels more Disney. Previous trailers have been enjoyable but could have come…

  • Treasures of the Walt Disney Archives Opens at the Museum of Science and Industry

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    TREASURES OF THE WALT DISNEY ARCHIVES OPENS AT THE MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY, CHICAGO Explore 90 years of Disney imagination and innovation with iconic props, costumes, artwork and artifacts from The Walt Disney Archives CHICAGO (October 16, 2013) – Treasures of the Walt Disney Archives, presented by D23: The Official Disney Fan Club, an exhibition which encompasses…

  • The 23rd Annual CHOC Walk Through the Park at Disneyland – Part 2

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    This past Sunday on October thirteenth, I participated in the 23rd annual CHOC Walk. All proceeds went to the Children’s Hospital of Orange County. It was a great cause to fundraise for and in return, each person that reached his or her minimum goal of fifty dollars was able to walk a 5k though the…

  • Sulley Visits Dartmouth College

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    In anticipation of Mike and Sulley returning to Monsters University on Blu-Ray on October 29, 2013, Sulley decided to take a visit to another college. Sulley visited Dartmouth College to have some fun and scare up some excitement for this Blu-Ray release. At Dartmouth College, Sulley took some time for a quick photo op with…

  • Disney Celebrates 90th Anniversary in Walt’s Birth Place Oct 16, 2013

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    D23 PRESENTS TREASURES OF THE WALT DISNEY ARCHIVES, OPENING OCTOBER 16, 2013, AT THE MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY, CHICAGO 90 Years of Disney Imagination, Innovation and Entertainment Come to Chicago, Including Iconic Props, Costumes, Artwork and Artifacts from The Walt Disney Archives  PRESS RELEASE: “The Treasures of the Walt Disney Archives showcases the creativity and innovation that has defined…

  • The 23rd Annual CHOC Walk Through the Park at Disneyland – Part 1

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    On Sunday October 13, 2013 thousands of people woke up early and made their way to the Disneyland Resort. Before the sun even had begun peaking over the hills, these thousands of people streamed with balloons, signs, t-shirts, and hearts full of love and support for the Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC). The CHOC…

  • D23 Expo in Japan Offers Glimpse at AVATAR Renderings for Disney’s Animal Kingdom (Video Update)

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    Things have gotten off to a good start at the D23 Expo in Japan with an announcement by Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Chairman Tom Staggs about AVATAR, which is coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom at the Walt Disney World Resort. While a presentation was made at the D23 Expo in Japan, Staggs also shared…