Category: DAPs Magic News
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New Summer One World Ticket for Walt Disney World Resort Available June 4
Special-offer ticket includes admission to all four theme parks and two water parks LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (May 22, 2019) – The season of summer fun is nearly upon us and now, more than ever, Walt Disney World Resort is the place to make lifelong memories with family and friends. For the first time, guests can…
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Disneyland Paris to broadcast exclusive “making of” feature from behind-the-scenes at the The Lion King & Jungle Festival
This summer, Disneyland Paris will bring to life two Disney masterpieces The Lion King and The Jungle Book. Be prepared for The Lion King and Jungle Festival, from 30 June to 22 September 2019. To celebrate the event, Disneyland Paris is capturing a special documentary that goes behind-the-scenes, starting with the initial development and creation of the…
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Back to the Future: The Musical Arrives on Stage in 2020
35 years after originally arriving on the big screen, Back to the Future will be arriving on stage in 2020 in the form of a musical. The musical is coming from Back to the Future director Robert Zemeckis, co-screenwriter Bob Gale, composer Alan Silvestri (wrote the soundtrack to Back to the Future), and Grammy winner…
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New Paint New Movies – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to this week’s edition of DISNEY Reporter. After missing a few weeks due to travel, we return with some of the updates from this week’s Disney and geek news. This includes updates to the parks, movies, and more! Watch the video below and then let us know what you think the top Disney or…
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Disney Releases Triptych Poster for Maleficent: Mistress of Evil
On the heels of the “Maleficent: Mistress of Evil” teaser trailer which arrived earlier this week comes a special triptych poster from the sequel to the global box-office hit “Maleficent.” Angelina Jolie and Elle Fanning reprise their roles as the dark fairy Maleficent and Princess Aurora, respectively, and are joined by Michelle Pfeiffer, Chiwetel Ejiofor,…
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Alumni of the Mickey Mouse Club Visit Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom!
Alumni of the Mickey Mouse Club were at the Magic Kingdom for a very special reunion. Cast Members from all seven seasons of the ‘All New’ Mickey Mouse Club reunited for a special cavalcade at Walt Disney World. This is the cast who filmed their show at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on the Disney Channel which…
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Disney Announces 11 New Disney Legends That Will Be Honored at The 2019 D23 Expo
This morning Disney announced that 11 new Disney Legends will be honored at this year’s D23 Expo. This will be done during a special ceremony, hosted Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger. The 11 honorees are: Wing Chao, Robert Downey Jr., Jon Favreau, James Earl Jones, Bette Midler, Kenny Ortega, Barnette Ricci, Robin Roberts, Diane…
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The Walt Disney Company Reports Second Quarter and Six Months Earnings for Fiscal 2019
BURBANK, Calif.–The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) today reported quarterly earnings for its second fiscal quarter ended March 30, 2019. Diluted earnings per share (EPS) from continuing operations for the quarter increased 81% to $3.53 from $1.95 in the prior-year quarter. Excluding certain items affecting comparability(1), EPS for the quarter decreased 13% to $1.61 from…
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How DisneyResearch|Studios’ Technology and Industrial Light & Magic Artistry Helped Reinvent Hulk in Marvel Studios’ ‘Avengers: Endgame’
For as long as The Hulk has appeared on the silver screen, he’s been either Bruce Banner or “the other guy”—never both. But Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Endgame, the epic conclusion of the Infinity Saga, introduced a character who’d managed to marry the two. “One of the biggest challenges of Avengers: Endgame was the creation of the new Hulk,”…
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Disney’s Live-Action Aladdin Cast Continues World Tour in Berlin
Follow Will Smith, Mena Massoud, Naomi Scott, Guy Ritchie & Alan Menken on their Magic Carpet Ride around the World at #MagicCarpetTour The cast and filmmakers of Disney’s live-action adaptation “Aladdin,” including Will Smith, Mena Massoud, Naomi Scott, Navid Negahban, Numan Acar, director Guy Ritchie and composer Alan Menken, participated in a photo call and…
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Painted Sky: HI Style Studio Opens for Magical Makeovers at Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa
KO OLINA, Hawai’i – Parents can help their child or “keiki” get ready to start an epic adventure, celebrate a milestone, or swim off on their own island journey at the Waikolohe pool in style at the newly designed Painted Sky: HI Style Studio, at Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa. In this luxurious studio,…
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Disney Parks to Release Limited-Release Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse Ears by Vera Wang, Heidi Klum, The Blonds, Betsey Johnson and More
New Disney Parks Designer Collection Celebrates Legendary Mouse Duo, Available at Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney World and Online at shopDisney.com BURBANK, Calif. (May 13, 2019) – Today, Disney announced an exclusive, limited-release collection of Mickey ear hats and Minnie ear headbands designed by notable celebrities, designers and artists extending the stories of fan-favorite Disney Parks…
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Stars of Disney’s Live-Action Aladdin Continue World Tour With Stop in London
WILL SMITH, MENA MASSOUD, NAOMI SCOTT, GUY RITCHIE & ALAN MENKEN ATTEND EUROPEAN GALA AT ODEON LUXE THEATRE On the heels of Wednesday’s gala screening in Paris, the stars of Disney’s live-action adaptation “Aladdin” including Will Smith, Mena Massoud, Naomi Scott, Marwan Kenzari, director Guy Ritchie, producers Dan Lin and Jonathan Eirich and composer Alan…
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24th Epcot International Food & Wine Festival Expands to 87 Days Global Dining Delights and Festival Fun on Tap Aug. 29-Nov. 23
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (May 9, 2019) – A culinary mashup of global cultures and gourmet innovation will bring irresistible bites, sips, entertainment and family fun to the 24th Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, Aug. 29-Nov 23, 2019. This year, the celebrated summer-into-fall festival at Walt Disney World Resort will add a dozen extra…
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Enjoy Out of this World Food when New Space-Themed Restaurant Opens at Epcot Later This Year
It’s a big year to be at Disney Parks! With everything from Galaxy’s Edge to a new entrance coming to Epcot, we are about to see a lot of transformation! Part of this epic expansion will include a space-themed restaurant coming to Future World at Epcot and we are excited to share some new details…
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It’s a Season of Plenty this Fall at Walt Disney World Resort
New nighttime shows, the longest foodie festival in Disney history, and a galaxy far, far away among many highlights in 2019 LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (May 10, 2019) – As the calendar turns the page into fall later this year, the curtain will lift on an exciting time for Walt Disney World Resort. Star Wars:…
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Marvel Studio’s Captain Marvel Coming to Digital on May 28 and Blu-Ray on June 11
It’s time to go higher, further, faster! In just a few short weeks, you’ll be able to bring the power of Marvel Studio’s Captain Marvel into your own home. The film will be available on digital on May 28 and will come to Blu-Ray collections on June 11. Spend your summer with one of the…
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ZAYN and Zhavia Ward to Perform Oscar and GRAMMY-Winning Song A WHOLE NEW WORLD as Featured in Disney’s ALADDIN
ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACK TO FEATURE CLASSIC SCORE AND ORIGINAL SONGS BY COMPOSER ALAN MENKEN, LYRICISTS HOWARD ASHMAN AND TIM RICE, PLUS A NEW SONG WRITTEN BY MENKEN, BENJ PASEK AND JUSTIN PAUL WILL SMITH AND DJ KHALED TO PERFORM NEW UPDATED RENDITION OF OSCAR-NOMINATED SONG “FRIEND LIKE ME” DIGITAL ALBUM SET FOR RELEASE MAY…
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Walt Disney World Resort Honors Top Disney VoluntEARS with $2,500 Grants to Gift to the Nonprofit Organizations of Their Choosing
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., May 8, 2019—While Walt Disney World Resort VoluntEARS are recognized year-round for their dedication to serving the Central Florida community, it’s only once a year top Disney VoluntEARS receive the highly sought-after title of “VoluntEARS of the Year.” Each year, Walt Disney World Resort honors a VoluntEAR of the Year, VoluntEARS…
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Cast from Disney’s Live-Action ALADDIN Kick Off Magic Carpet World Tour in Paris with French Gala and Photo Call
Follow Will Smith, Mena Massoud, Naomi Scott, Guy Ritchie & Alan Menken as They Continue Their Magic Carpet Ride around the World at #MagicCarpetTour The cast and filmmakers of Disney’s live-action adaptation “Aladdin,” including Will Smith, Mena Massoud, Naomi Scott, director Guy Ritchie and composer Alan Menken, participated in a photo call and attended a…
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Disney’s Hollywood Studios Celebrates 30 Magical Years with Debut of New Nighttime Projection Show
“Wonderful World of Animation” to cap milestone day at the Walt Disney World Resort theme park, including special merchandise, food and beverage, and character appearances LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (May 1, 2019) – Today Disney’s Hollywood Studios celebrated its 30thanniversary in a grand style befitting the glamorous Walt Disney World Resort theme park. The day…
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The Walt Disney Company Announces Disney and Fox Film Release Schedule Through 2027
The Walt Disney Studios has unveiled its upcoming slate following the recent acquisition of the Fox film studios, including changes to previously dated films and a number of major additions. After kicking off with the record-setting success of Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Endgame, The Walt Disney Studios’ 2019 summer slate includes Disney’s Aladdin on May…
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Walt Disney World Resort announces $1.5 million investment in Valencia College for state-of-the-art culinary arts and hospitality facility in downtown Orlando
The world-class facility will be renamed The Walt Disney World Center for Culinary Arts and Hospitality at Valencia College as part of the college’s reimagination and relocation of the program to downtown Orlando. LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. May 6, 2019—As part of Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer’s vision of an educational ecosystem in the downtown Orlando area,…
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‘Avengers: Endgame’ is Fastest Ever to $2 Billion
Avengers: Endgame’s historic run continues this weekend. The blockbuster film from Marvel Studios has crossed the $2 billion mark at the global box office, earning an estimated worldwide gross of $2.189 billion in just 11 days of release—the fastest any film has reached this threshold. Avengers: Endgame is now one of just five films ever to earn…