Author: Mr. Daps
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Friday the 13th Mischief Is Bi-Coastal at Disney Parks During Unleash the Villains Event Sept. 13, 2013
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Disney’s dastardly villains are ready to unleash some Limited Time Magic at Disney Parks on September 13 — Friday the 13th.. Both Disneyland Park and Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort will stay open until the 13th Hour (1 a.m.). To celebrate the momentous evening, notorious Disney villains…
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End of the Summer Party Comes to Disneyland Resort
The end of the summer is here and the Disneyland Resort is celebrating it with a party in Disney California Adventure along the water at Paradise Pier. The party will run all week (August 26 – September 2). [pullquote align=”right”]The party includes variety acts and Disney characters [/pullquote]all celebrating the end of summer at the home…
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Starbucks Shows Presence at Market House
As the opening date (yet to be announced) for Starbucks at the Market House on Main Street, USA in Disneyland draws near, a few indicators of this new coffee shop are starting to appear. Multiple signs have begun to appear on the outside of the former Market House/Disneyana shop fronts. The most overtly Starbucks indicators…
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Blue Sky Cellar Offers Look at New Market House
The Market House on Main Street, USA in Disneyland is still closed up and being refurbished to be the future home of Starbucks. However, guests wanting to get a glimpse of what this will look like can do so now at the Blue Sky Cellar in Disney California Adventure. This image released this morning on…
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Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales
The fifth outing of Pirates of the Caribbean apparently has a name. According to This is Infamous, it will be Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales. This information was shared during an interview with Pirates directors Joachim Rønning and Espen Sandberg. The movie is starring Johnny Depp and directed by Kon Tiki directors Joachim Rønning and Espen Sandberg.…
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500 New Fairy Tales Discovered in Germany
It appears that Disney won’t have to worry about running out of fairy tales for future animated films (and now live-action) anytime soon. A researching in Germany has discovered 500 fairy tales that were buried in an archive in Regensberg, Germany. They were originally recorded by historian Franz Xaver von Schönwerth (1810 – 1886). This man spent…
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Disney Closing Virtual World Games
Disney Closing Virtual World Games Come September 19, Disney Interactive Media Group will be closing Toontown Online, Pirates of the Caribbean Online, and Pixie Hollow. Toontown Online was named 2003’s MMORPG of the year. It also earned a Parent’s Choice Foundation award. Times have changed though and these games have run their course. Though initially fairly successful,…
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Thor Coming to Disneyland This Fall!
The Disney Parks Blog announced this morning that Thor will be coming to Disneyland to meet with guests. This comes as his next movie, Thor: The Dark World will be coming to IMAX 3D on October 30 and general movie theaters on November 8, 2013. Those who want to meet other Marvel characters might consider…
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Thor: The Dark World Gets IMAX 3D Treatment
This morning Marvel announced that Thor: The Dark World will be digitally re-mastered and released on IMAX 3D theaters on October 30, 2013. The movie will mark the third outing for Chris Hemsworth as Thor after first appearing in Thor in 2011 and then Marvel’s The Avengers in 2013. Natalie Portman, Anthony Hopkins, and Tom…
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Long Lost Friends Limited Time Magic is Back! Here’s What You Need to Know.
Today marked the return of Long Lost Friends to the Disneyland Resort as a part of Limited Time Magic. They can be found at the Big Thunder Ranch Jamboree daily for this week only (August 19-25, 2013). This celebration of Long Lost Friends has some returning characters, along with some other lost friends. Here is…
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The Muppet Movie Original Soundtrack Recording
The Muppet Movie: Nearly 35th Anniversary Edition is now available on Blu-Ray Disc for the first time. Moving right along with it is the soundtrack! This album captures the spirit and music from The Muppet Movie and brings it to your computer, car, iPod, or whatever fancy device that is used to listen to music…
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2013 D23 Expo
The D23 Expo is the event of the year for Disney fans. Well really, it is the event of multiple years for Disney fans. The 2013 D23 Expo was a huge event and DAPs Magic had lots of coverage of this event. Here is a look at some of the coverage from this event in…
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Starbucks Coming to Downtown Disney at the Disneyland Resort
Starbucks will be coming to Downtown Disney this winter in not one, but two locations. This morning it was announced on the Disney Parks Blog that Starbucks will be continue to expand its presence at the Disneyland Resort. A year from now guests will be able to find Starbucks in Disney California Adventure, Disneyland (opening…
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Step in Time! – Mary Poppins Coming to Blu-Ray in December!
Mary Poppins will be released on Blu-Ray Combo Pack on December 10, 2013. In celebration of this, a trailer has been released to the internet for fans of the nanny who is “practically perfect in every way.” Step in Time What do you think of this trailer? Will you get the Mary Poppins Blu-Ray Combo…
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The Muppet Movie: Nearly 35th Anniversary Edition – Blu-Ray Review by Mr. DAPs
The Muppet Movie: Nearly 35th Anniversary Edition Nearly 35 years ago Kermit and the gang made their foray onto the big screen in The Muppet Movie. This is the movie that shares the story of how The Muppets originally came together and journeyed to Hollywood. It is a movie about dreaming, friendship, and perseverance.…
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Queen Amidala Wins Big at D23 Expo Costume Contest – Photos
Yesterday, guests visiting the D23 Expo had the opportunity to strut their stuff on the runway in their home-made costumes for the D23 Heroes and Villains à la Mode Costume Contest. They were judged in five categories: best original design, best recreation, best craftsmanship, best young fan, and best in show. The D23 Expo Costume Contest Winners:…
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Disney Unveils Special Details of Live Action Slate at D23 Expo
DISNEY SHOWCASES ITS LIVE ACTION SLATE WITH EXCLUSIVE DETAILS ESPECIALLY FOR FANS AT D23 EXPO STARS AND FILMMAKERS OF UPCOMING DISNEY AND MARVEL STUDIOS FILMS FEATURED AT TODAY’S LIVE ACTION EVENT BURBANK, Calif. (Aug. 10, 2013) — Disney and Marvel Studios revealed exclusive details about their upcoming live action film slates this morning at the D23…
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D23 Expo Sold Out for Saturday
STATEMENT FROM D23: THE OFFICIAL DISNEY FAN CLUB ANAHEIM, CALIF – Due to the enormous popularity of the D23 Expo, the event is sold out for Saturday, August 10, 2013; however, tickets are still available for Friday, August 9 and Sunday, August 1. To purchase tickets for Friday and Sunday’s entertainment and events, visit www.D23Expo.com…
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MARVEL’S AVENGERS ASSEMBLE – The Biggest Heroes. The Biggest Threats. The Biggest Stakes!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hK5VoEOlIMA&feature=youtu.be The Biggest Heroes. The Biggest Threats. The Biggest Stakes! It’s the most anticipated new animated series to launch this year and this Sunday, Marvel’s Avengers Assemble takes Marvel’s most iconic Super Heroes – Iron Man, Thor, Captain America, Hulk, Hawkeye, Black Widow & Falcon on another action packed mission like no other! Tasked with…
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DAPs Magic at D23 Expo!
The D23 Expo is just a few short hours away and Disney fans from around the globe are descending on Anaheim to come to the ultimate Disney fan event. DAPs Magic will be providing coverage of the D23 Event live throughout the entire weekend. There will be several ways you can follow the coverage. DAPs…
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The Holidays are Coming to the Disneyland Resort
The Holidays are coming to the Disneyland Resort. Yesterday, the Disneyland Resort made an announcement on the Disney Parks Blog about the festivities surrounding the 2013 holiday season. The Disneyland Resort will be getting merrier starting on November 12, 2013 and will continue the merriment through January 6, 2014. There will be multiple magical merriment…
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DISNEY PLANES The Video Game Takes Flight
SOAR TO THE SKIES AS DISNEY INTERACTIVE LAUNCHES “DISNEY PLANES” THE VIDEO GAME High-Flying Adventure Game Now Available At Retailers Worldwide Exclusively for Nintendo Platforms BURBANK, Calif. — (August 6, 2013) – Fasten your seatbelts and clear for take-off as Disney Interactive has announced that “Disney Planes” the video game is now available at retailers worldwide exclusively…
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Sleeping Beauty and Jungle Book Get Diamond Treatment in 2014!
TWO ANIMATED CLASSICS AWAKEN TO SPECTACULAR NEW LIFE IN 2014… THE JUNGLE BOOK & SLEEPING BEAUTY AVAILABLE FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER AS PART OF DISNEY’S PRESTIGIOUS BLU-RAY™ DIAMOND EDITION COLLECTION Burbank, Calif., August 2, 2013 – The Walt Disney Studios is pleased to announce the addition of animated classics THE JUNGLE BOOK and SLEEPING BEAUTY to its prestigious Blu-ray™ Diamond…