Author: Mr. Daps
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Disneyland Resort Annual Passholders Can Sign Up For Chance to Preview Re-Imagined Disney California Adventure
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs This morning it was announced that the Disneyland Resort will be allowing select Disneyland Resort Annual Passholders the chance to preview the re-imagined parts of Disney California Adventure. For a chance to do so, passholders must sign up here by 11:59 PM PST May 24, 2012. Winners…
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War Horse – A Blu-Ray Review by Mr. DAPs
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Sometimes the right decision isn’t always the smart decision. In War Horse, a poor farmer buys a show horse and not a work horse. From the local villagers, to his landlord, to his wife; they all think he is crazy. His son is different though and quickly…
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A New Brave Trailer
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs In Every Age, Family is King And the Bravest Journeys Are Never Taken Alone. So says the new trailer for Disney-Pixar’s Brave. Released this morning, the new trailer offers new insights into Disney-Pixar’s first Princess flick. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=crUHCrNbkIw[/youtube] Brave is the story of a young princess named Merida…
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Starbucks Coming to Disney Parks
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Rumors that have been circulating around the Disneyland Resort (and other Disney Them Parks) for years about Starbucks coming to the parks were finally given some validation. This morning on the Disney Parks Blog, it was announced that Starbucks would be coming to six locations within Disney…
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Rich Ross Parts Ways With Disney
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Rich Ross, chairman of the Walt Disney Studios has parted ways with the Walt Disney Company. He saw most success at the Disney Channel where he oversaw the Highschool Musical franchise and is responsible for kick starting the trend of focusing on television for the tween market.…
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Dick Clark Dead at 82
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Dick Clark is dead at the age of 82. The cause of death was apparently a massive heart attack. Dick Clark is a famed television personality who has hosted game shows, television programs, radio shows, and New Years Rockin’ Eve show. He was known for his sign off phrase, “For…
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Voices of Liberty Coming to Disneyland’s Opera House
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs The Voices of Liberty is an eight part vocal ensemble that most commonly is heard in the American Adventure Pavilion in Epcot at Walt Disney World. They have been delighting guests with their beautiful harmonies at this location on the East coast for nearly thirty years. Now,…
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From Concept to Reality – Tony Baxter Talks Disneyland Paris as Part of the 20th Anniversary Celebration
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Disneyland Paris is now celebrating its 20th anniversary. It is important to remember that Disneyland Paris didn’t start just 20 years ago. There were many man hours devoted to bringing this magical place to life. Many different people spent years of their lives dedicated to making Disneyland…
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Disneyland Paris Turns 20 With Flash Mob, Celebrities, Live Stream, Air Planes, and Magic!
On this day 20 years ago, Disneyland Paris opened its happy gates. Since then, millions of people have visited this magical place. It is now the most visited tourist attraction in Europe. To celebrate 20 years of magic, Disneyland Paris has gone all out. They have introduced the new Disney Dreams spectacular at night, the…
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Bring Marceline Home
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Last month, Marceline, was screened in front of D23 members who visited to Marceline, Missouri as a part of the Disney D23’s Journey to Marceline event. Following the success of the screening of Marceline in Marceline, Andy and Sara Neitzert have now made this wonderful documentary available…
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The Value of Art Work!
DAPs Magic Disney News – Kathy Winfield-Sheely * Knowing the Different Types of Art, Value, Collecting, Framing, Preserving Disney or Any other Art With the untimely death of the artist Thomas Kinkade, sales people may start to take advantage of you. Don’t be fooled or swindled! Take the time to learn the Art World. The different types of art…
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Thomas Kinkade, Painter of Light, Dead at 54
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Known as the “Painter of Light,” Thomas Kinkade is dead at the age of 54. According to a statement from his family, the famed artist died at his home in Los Gatos, California of what appeared to be natural causes. According to his wife Nanette, “Thom provided a…
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Marceline – a Movie Review by Mr. DAPs
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Marceline, Missouri is an almost mythical place to Disney fans. Those who know the history of Walt Disney know that this is that place he associated with his childhood. It was the place he fashioned Main Street, USA after at Disneyland. Some in Marceline even say that…
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New Goofy Short Shows “The Art of Vacationing” at Disneyland
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Disneyland has released a new Goofy short on “how to make the most of a vacation.” Complete with narrator and everyone’s favorite bumbling goof, this short gives a wonderful look at vacationing at the Disneyland Resort from the perspective of…Goofy! While he isn’t the most practical with…
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Disney Voice Actors on D23’s Armchair Archivist
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Some of the most well known Disney voices were not only heard, but seen, on the most recent Armchair Archivist. In this episode, D23 invited Bill Rogers (voice of Disneyland), Bill Farmer (voice of Goofy and Pluto), Bret Iwan (voice of Mickey Mouse) and Pete Renoudet (Voice…
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Watch First Disney Dreams Live – New Show Celebrating Disneyland Paris’ 20th Anniversary! – Updated
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Disneyland Paris is presenting the first show of Disney Dreams tonight at 10:50 Paris time. To help those who can’t be in Paris to experience this, Disneyland Paris will be presenting this show online for the world to see. According to the Disneyland Paris website, “Sleeping Beauty…
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The Marvel Life: George R. R. Martin
DAPs Magic Disney News – MARVEL Interview George R. R. Martin’s famed “A Song of Ice and Fire” series of novels have captivated readers since “A Game of Thrones” was first published in 1996. But the series–and Martin, himself–has exploded in popularity in the last year thanks to HBO’s wildly successful adaptation, “Game of Thrones.”…
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A First Hand Look at “One More Disney Day” – Part Five
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Disney’s “One More Disney Day” was arguably a surprise success for at least Disneyland. For this leap year/day event, both “magic kingdoms” in the United States were open for 24 hours. While Walt Disney World’s celebration went off without hitch, Disneyland seemed to have been caught off…
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A First Hand Look at “One More Disney Day” – Part Four
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs February 29, 2012 was a historic day for Disney Parks and Resorts. For the first time, both Disneyland and the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World were both open for 24 hours. This “one more Disney day” began at 6:00 AM on February 29th and continued until…
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Kinect Rush: A Disney•Pixar Adventure for Xbox – A Review by DC
Microsoft and Asobo Studio have teamed up with Kinect Rush: A Disney•Pixar Adventure. When I first heard about this title I had just played Kinect: Disneyland Adventures and couldn’t wait. The object of the game is for families and fans of all ages to experience the worlds of five beloved Disney•Pixar films, teaming up with…
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Rob Ashford Reportedly Joins “Alice” Musical Team
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs According to a New York Times Blog, Rob Ashford (How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying) has joined the team that is creating an Alice in Wonderland musical based off Tim Burton’s live action movie. While nothing is confirmed at this point, it is being reported…
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A First Hand Look at “One More Disney Day” – Part Three
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs On February 29th Disneyland celebrated Leap Year by remaining open for 24 hours. This One More Disney Day was hugely successful as thousands of guests streamed into the park, many of them late at night and into the early morning hours of March 1st. Jonathan Esquivel was one…
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First Look at The LONE RANGER
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs The Walt Disney Studios released the first image from the upcoming movie The Lone Ranger. In this photo Johnny Depp is shown as Tonto with Armie Hammer as John Reid. Release from Walt Disney Studios: From producer Jerry Bruckheimer and director Gore Verbinski, the filmmaking team behind…
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A First Hand Look at “One More Disney Day” – Part Two
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs On February 29 at 6:00 A.M. the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World and Disneyland both opened their gates for what would be a 24 hour day celebrating leap year. One More Disney Day was the first time that both magic kingdoms remained opened for a 24…