Author: Roger Rabbit
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Honoring and Celebrating Walt, Trains, and Mickey & Minnie Through the Years
Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse have been international and cultural icons spanning generations. It all began on November 18, 1928 with their first appearance aboard a black-and-white steamboat in “Steamboat Willie,” and continues today with their latest adventure searching for the perfect picnic spot. The first Disney Parks attraction featuring our favorite mice opens tomorrow…
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Sunday Recap Report – Magic Happens!
It started off as a nice day at the Disneyland Resort. Sprinkles and very light rain would later fall, but that was okay! I arrived at Disneyland around 11:50am, picked up a Disneyland Park map, and took my obligatory photos of the train station. I walked into Disneyana to see if any Indiana Jones Funko…
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Magical Treats Arrive at Disneyland Park to Celebrate “Magic Happens”
Some magical eats and treats have debuted at Disneyland Park to celebrate the debut of “Magic Happens.” These brand new bites were created to celebrate the latest addition to the park’s line up of fun entertainment offerings. Since the parade marches right down the middle of Main Street, U.S.A., it’s only fitting that these items…
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Disneyland to Celebrate 25th Anniversary of Indiana Jones Adventure with Special Experiences
It’s time to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Indiana Jones Adventure at Disneyland Park. The celebration of this fan-favorite attraction will include engaging experiences and fun offerings that every archaeologist must discover! As you journey into the Temple of the Forbidden Eye, keep your eyes open for mysterious symbols and glyphs within the attraction’s…
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An ‘Impossible’ Partnership Comes to Disney Parks
Impossible Foods has announced a new strategic alliance with Disney Parks, Experiences and Products. As part of the alliance, the food tech startup’s flagship product – Impossible Burger – will be designated as the “Preferred Plant-Based Burger” of Walt Disney World®Resort, Disneyland®Resort and Disney Cruise Line. On February 28, Disney will debut Impossible Foods menu…
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Bob Chapek Named Chief Executive Officer of The Walt Disney Company
BURBANK, Calif., February 25, 2020 — The Walt Disney Company Board of Directors announced today that Bob Chapek has been named Chief Executive Officer, The Walt Disney Company, effective immediately. Mr. Chapek most recently served as Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products. Robert A. Iger assumes the role of Executive Chairman and will direct…
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Sunday Recap Report – A Return to Disneyland
We are back from Dallas, and that meant it was back to our ‘normal’ Sunday at Disneyland! Of course, we had a chance to enjoy one more Sunday without a parade at Disneyland and before the food and wine festival begins at Disney California Adventure. When I arrived around 11:50am, it seemed a bit busy…
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Knott’s Boysenberry Festival Specialty Items Announced
Knott’s Berry Farm has quietly released their boysenberry specialty foods for the upcoming Knott’s Boysenberry Festival. A search of ‘boysenberry festival’ on the Knott’s website led to the discovery of the specialty food items for the 2020 Festival. The Festival takes place Friday, March 20 through Sunday, April 19. The following is a list of…
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Disney Channel Fan Fest Returns to Disneyland Resort, Expands to Walt Disney World
The third annual Disney Channel Fan Fest, an interactive and uniquely Disney experience for kids and families, will kick off at Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park on Saturday, May 9. The event will also expand to Walt Disney World during the world-renowned EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival over three weekends (May 16-17,…
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Sunday Recap Report – Deep in the Heart of Texas
It was another… Wait! This isn’t your ‘normal’ Sunday Recap Report! We actually spent some time in Dallas, Texas this last week. I’ve been Texas many times in life. I have family in El Paso and Houston, and have been to Austin, but have only been to the airport in Dallas. This time, I actually…
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Rushin’ River Outfitters and The Bakery Tour Reopen at Disney California Adventure
Rushin’ River Outfitters near Grizzly River Run and The Bakery Tour at Pacific Wharf at Disney California Adventure have reopened. DAPS MAGIC contributor Steven was at Disney California Adventure to check out the reopened locations. The interior of Rushin’ River Outfitters has been completely changed. The flooring was redone. A staircase that featured plush on…
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Tickets Now On Sale For The Walt Disney Archives Exhibit at the Bowers Museum
Tickets are now on sale for “Inside the Walt Disney Archives: 50 Years of Preserving the Magic” exhibition on the history of the Walt Disney Company. It’s scheduled to run March 7 to Aug. 30 at the Bowers Museum in Santa Ana. The exhibition includes more than 400 objects from the archives, including production models…
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Disney’s Animal Kingdom To Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day April 18-22
Special activities and entertainment are coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom April 18-22. This is to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, as well as the 25th anniversary of the Disney Conservation Fund. The celebration will end with an all-day extravaganza on Earth Day, April 22. Each day of festivities includes a stellar lineup of…
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Walt Disney World Tickets and Annual Pass Prices Increase for 2020
This morning, Disney fans noticed a change to Walt Disney World’s ticket structure. Park Hopper and Park Hopper Plus Add-Ons, as well as Annual Pass prices have gone up from last year, which has become a yearly occurrence. To clarify, the Park Hopper Add-On allows guests to visit multiple parks on the same day. The…
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Sunday Recap Report – A Rainy Day in the Parks
The rain made an appearance in Southern California, and it definitely hit the bubble that is Disneyland Resort. I got to the Toy Story Parking Lot around 11:30am. Once Parkside, I visited a ticket booth to renew my annual pass, and I was lucky enough to get the new card design. Soon after, I made…
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The Walt Disney Company Wins 4 Oscars at 92nd Academy Awards
The 92nd Academy Awards happened last night at the Dolby Theatre at Hollywood and Highland. The Walt Disney Company took home four awards. Taiki Waititi won the Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay for “JoJo Rabbit.” The movie was released by Fox Searchlight Pictures, now known as Searchlight Pictures. It’s official! #Oscars pic.twitter.com/ucoA3vhhul — The Academy…
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Bruno Mars Teams with Disney for Upcoming Music Film
Bruno Mars and Disney have inked a deal to develop an upcoming music film. The singer will co-produce and star in the not-yet-named upcoming project. Details about the plot of the movie have not yet been revealed. However, the film will consist of mostly original music that Mars will create and perform. Mars tweeted to…
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Disney Shows Featured in Next Broadway In Hollywood Season!
Broadway In Hollywood has announced its 2020-2021 Season. Seven blockbuster shows in two iconic theatres will be a part of the season. Included in this announcement are two Disney shows. After eight years, Disney’s “The Lion King” is making its triumphant return to the Hollywood Pantages Theatre! This engagement will mark the show’s fourth time…
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Sunday Recap Report – A Super Sunday of Fun!
It was a mild day at the Disneyland Resort in terms of weather, which was good. I got to the Toy Story Parking Lot around 11:30am, and it was a breeze to park. Bus loading, security, and entry into Disneyland was fairly quick. I entered Disneyland around 11:50am and started browsing through the shops on…
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Roger’s Top 5 Walt Disney World Experiences
I recently spent a week at Walt Disney World, and while it’s one of my favorite places to visit, I try to find a highlight of each visit. This time around, I will share my top 5 favorite experiences. Number 5 Number 5 on my top 5 at Walt Disney World is a tie between…
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Spider-Man Gets Ready to ‘Swing’ Into Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure
Imagineers are working to bring an amazing new experience to life with Spider-Man at Avengers Campus coming to Disney California Adventure Park this summer! Guests visiting the Park in the near future may be able to catch a glimpse of the friendly neighborhood Spider-Man himself swinging above the rooftops of Avengers Campus. Video of Spider-Man…
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Sunday Recap Report – A Fairly Quiet Sunday
Mornings at the Disneyland Resort have been quite busy since Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance opened on January 17. Boarding groups are usually gone within minutes of Park opening. This causes some people leave the Park and return later depending on their boarding group assignment or leave in general if they didn’t get a…
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Epcot Re-Imagining Continues with the Debut of Three Films
January 17, 2020 was a very busy day for Disney Parks as Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance officially opened at Disneyland, and three shows premiered at Epcot. It was also the first day of the 4th annual Epcot International Festival of the Arts. This festival combines the best in culinary, performing, and visual arts.…
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Sunday Recap Report – To The Galaxy… And Beyond!
Our adventures this past Sunday took us to the realms of Star Wars and beyond! When my alarm went off at 5:30am, I didn’t want to get up. But I did because I knew it would be an exciting day! I got to the Toy Story Parking Lot around 7am, boarded a bus to the…