Author: Mr. Daps
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Tony Baxter Steps Down from Imagineering Post
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs As was announced yesterday, Imagineer Tony Baxter is changing roles at the Walt Disney Company. The following letter explains was sent to Imagineers this morning explaining, in his own words, his reasoning for the change and also what exactly it is. The first words of the change…
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Tony Baxter Roles Evolving in Imagineering?
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Tony Baxter is retiring? A tweet by Eddie Soto this afternoon said: “Disney legend and my boss tony Baxter announced his retirement effective tomorrow. End of an Era. Can’t imagine WDI without him.” Later in the day, Soto tweeted: “@boss_angeles: Just to be clear on Tony, I’ve…
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The Muppets Sequel Gets a Name, a Plot, a Villain, and a Photo!
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs The Muppets are making their way back to the big screen yet again. In fact, that is exactly what the name for this sequel says. The Muppets…Again! has Kermit, Miss Piggy, and the gang taking their show on tour to Europe and finding a comical adventure alone…
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Not So ‘Epic Mickey’ Studio Closes
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs The studio behind the Epic Mickey video games has closed. After less than stellar sales on Epic Mickey 2, Disney has closed Junction Point Studios. Disney released the following statement today: It was with much sadness that we informed our teams today of changes to our Games…
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Bob Iger Comes Out Swinging in Response to Privacy Questions
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs “We are offended by the ludicrous and utterly ill-informed assertion in your letter dated January 24, 2013, that we would in any way haphazardly or recklessly introduce a program that manipulates children, or wantonly puts their safety at risk.” – Bob Iger to Rep. Edward Markey In…
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Disneyland Half-Marathon Registration Open
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Registration for the Disneyland Half-Marathon weekend is now open. The weekend includes several special events including the Half Marathon, the Disneyland 10K, the Dumbo Double Dare, Family Fun Run 5k, Kids Races, Expo, and a Pasta Party. It will take place on the weekend of August 30-September…
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Lunar New Year Celebration Coming to Disney California Adventure
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs The Lunar New Year Celebration is coming to Disney California Adventure on February 8 through February 11 this year. The year of the snake will be celebrated at the Pacific Wharf area from 10 AM to 5PM daily on these dates. There will be unique foods, experiences,…
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New Orleans Bayou Bash! Coming For Limited Time Magic with Entertainment, Food, and More!
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Those who have been frequenting Disneyland for several years may remember previous Mardi Gras celebrations that have been held in New Orleans Square. For Limited Time Magic this year, the New Orleans Bayou Bash! will be returning to New Orleans Square. The festivities will be held on…
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A Salute to the Golden Horseshoe Revue – A Rip Roarin’ Good Time in Frontierland
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Miss Lilly and her can can girls have returned to the Golden Horseshoe Saloon in Frontierland for a very limited run. As a part Limited Time Magic, A Salute to the Golden Horseshoe Revue creates new magical memories for some guests and rekindles fond memories of the…
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Frankenweenie – A Blu-Ray Review by Mr. DAPs
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs There are few things more precious than the love between a boy and his dog. That love is simple, pure, and deep. This is the love found in Frankenweenie between Victor Frankenstein (Charlie Tahan) and his dog Sparky. In Frankenweenie, Victor is a young aspiring scientist and…
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More Ragtime Piano Music Coming to Coke Corner at Disneyland
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Starting in January, there will be more music to be heard at Coke Corner at Disneyland. On the weekends, two piano players will be found performing throughout the day. The two shifts will overlap with the first one running from 10:30 AM to 6:30 PM. The second…
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‘Mickey and the Magical Map’ Coming to Fantasyland Theater This Summer at Disneyland!
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Guests visiting this summer will be able to see a new stage show at the Disneyland Resort. The debut of ‘Mickey and the Magical Map’ was announced by the Disney Parks Blog. This stage show will have Mickey entertaining guests in the revamped Fantasyland Theater, formerly the home…
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Cars Land Appears at Rose Parade
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Yesterday, the Disneyland Resort showcased its newest land in the 2013 Rose Parade in Pasadena, California. The float entitled, “Destination: Cars Land,” brought Radiator Springs to life along the Rose Parade route with many favorite characters from Pixar’s Cars franchise included. The float was 125 feet long and included…
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“A Salute to the Golden Horseshoe Revue” Coming to Disneyland in January!
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Update from Disney Parks Blog: UPDATE 1/2/13: To reserve a seat for “A Salute to the Golden Horseshoe Revue,” guests should visit the podium at the entrance to the Golden Horseshoe on the date of their selected performance. A cast member will issue a ticket for the…
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James A. Owen, Cherie Priest, Adam Rex, Michael A. Stackpole and Sam Sykes Join PHXCC 2013
Phoenix Comicon is proud to announce that authors James A. Owen, Cherie Priest, Adam Rex, Michael A. Stackpole and Sam Sykes will be attending Comicon 2013. “We are extremely happy to have such a fantastic group of authors at this year’s Comicon,” says Marketing Director Jillian Squires. James A. Owen is best known for his creator-owned…
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STAR TREK The Video Game Release Date Announced
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs This morning details were announced for Star Trek The Video Game. Both the release date and pre-order details were shared in Paramount’s announcement. The game takes place in the world of J.J. Abrams Star Trek and gives fans a chance to play Captain Kirk and Commander Spock…
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Finding Nemo – Blu-Ray Review by Mr. DAPs
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs It’s every parent’s nightmare. They take their kid to school and something happens which causes him or her to be lost. Now, let’s add the fact that this is the last of hundreds of kids you have left after losing the rest and your wife to a…
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Kurt Russell Tells Christmas Story at Disneyland
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Kurt Russell visited the Disneyland Resort last night to tell the Christmas story as a part of the 20 days of the Candlelight Ceremony at the Disneyland Resort. He is the second in a series of narrators that will be narrating the Candlelight Ceremony at Disneyland this…
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The Odd Life of Timothy Green – Blu-Ray Review by Mr. DAPs
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Cindy (Jennifer Garner) and Joe Green (Joel Edgerton) are a pair of wannabe parents. They have tried everything to no avail. After being told there is no hope, they reach rock bottom and create a list of attributes for their perfect child. They put it them in…
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20 Nights of Candlelight Start With Rain
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs The holiday season is in full swing now at the Disneyland Resort. One of the traditions of the holidays at Disneyland is the telling of the Christmas Story for the Candlelight Ceremony and Processional. This is a tradition that dates back to the fifties that tells the…
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D23 Unlocks the Magic of Disney With a Year of Spectacular Events Across the Country
In 2013, The Official Disney Fan Club Will Travel to Boston, Newark, Seattle, San Diego, Chicago, San Francisco, Phoenix, Washington, D.C., and Los Angeles as Well as Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts BURBANK, Calif. – November 28, 2012 – In 2013, D23: The Official Disney Fan Club will reach out to fans across the…
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Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two – Review for Wii by Mr. DAPs
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two finds Wasteland in trouble again. After a giant earthquake, Mickey Mouse is summoned again to return. Mickey and Oswald team up to rescue Wasteland and apparently the Mad Doctor has reformed himself. Or so he says… This game has several…
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2013 Disneyland Resort All-American College Band Audition Dates Announced
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs The dates and locations for the 2013 Disneyland All-American College Band auditions have been announced on www.disneyauditions.com. They are as follows: January 19, 2013 – Chicago, IL January 20, 2013 – Ft. Worth, TX January 26, 2013 – Jacksonville, FL January 27, 2013 – Miami, FL February…