Category: DAPs Magic News
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Magic Meets Music in the Play Disney Parks App with Apple Music – Now Available on Android Devices
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (April 2, 2019) – From the music of Main Street, U.S.A., at Disneyland Park to the soundtrack of Future World at Epcot, Disney Parks are filled with amazing music that guests can enjoy by listening to Apple Music®* playlists in the Play Disney Parks mobile app – available on Apple devices…
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Marvel Studios’ “Avengers: Endgame” Breaks the Internet as Tickets Went on Sale This Morning
We’re in the endgame now! We are just 3 weeks away from the newest Avengers film hitting theaters and we are excited to announce that tickets are now on sale! Whether you want to catch just the film or want to do a 22-movie marathon, there’s an option for you. At 5 a.m. PST, fans…
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DAPS MAGIC Celebrates and Remembers 15 Years of Sharing the Magic!
15 years ago today what would eventually become DAPS MAGIC began. Originally called DAPs for Disney Magic, the seeds for this organization were planted in the form of a dream and a small group of people rallying around this dream. The result was a Yahoo! group and a splash page to accompany it. Soon this would…
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Heroes of all sizes go all-in with Super Heroes and Hong Kong’s unique Marvel character at the world’s first Ant-Man and The Wasp attraction
Ant-Man and The Wasp: Nano Battle! further expands Hong Kong Disneyland as Asia’s Marvel Hub (Hong Kong, March 28, 2019) – Hong Kong Disneyland Resort (HKDL) grew in strength as Asia’s must-visit destination for Marvel experiences today as more than 1,000 guests, including government officials, key Marvel representatives, Marvel fans, media and celebrities, gathered for a…
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No Smoking! – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to a very full edition of DISNEY Reporter. This week, there was a lot of news coming out of the Disneyland Resort. This includes changes to policies for smoking and strollers, new parking options, and new attractions! Over at Walt Disney World, Rafiki’s Animal Watch is returning this summer. In movie news, Dumbo has…
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New Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy Debuts March 31 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (March 29, 2019) – KA-CHOW! Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy debuts Sunday, March 31, at Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort. This new show experience invites guests into the world of Pixar Animation Studios’ Cars films as they become rookie racers and learn the rules of the road from Piston…
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Disney Vacation Club Member Sales Announced For All-New Disney’s Riviera Resort
15th Disney Vacation Club Resort Offers Deluxe, Unique Accommodations Inspired By Europe, Imagined by Disney CELEBRATION, Fla. (March 27, 2019) — Disney Vacation Club announced that sales of the proposed, all-new Disney’s Riviera Resort are now open exclusively for Disney Vacation Club Members until April 15, 2019, at which time sales will open to the…
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Dumbo Soars Into Theaters and Tugs at Heartstrings – A Review by Mr. DAPs
In 1941 the world was introduced by Walt Disney to what would become an animated classic. Dumbo showed the world that “the very things that held you down are gonna carry you up and up and up.” Now nearly eight decades later, Disney returns to the story of Dumbo. Under the direction of Tim Burton,…
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A New Fairy Tale Experience: Disney Princess Breakfast Adventures Opens March 30 at Napa Rose at the Disneyland Resort
ANAHEIM, Calif. – (March 27, 2019) – An all-new, unforgettable experience with beloved Disney Princesses is coming to Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa this spring. Beginning March 30, 2019, the Disney Princess Breakfast Adventures will be a unique, one-of-a-kind occasion where families can share special moments with some favorite Disney Princesses while enjoying an…
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Sail Away with Special Disney Dream Cruises and Stops at Castaway Cay this Summer
This Summer, get ready for the Disney cruise of your dreams! When you step on special 4- and 5-night cruises this summer, you get to visit Castaway Cay twice on your trip! This gives you double the chances to make magical memories with Disney! With two days in paradise at Castaway Cay, these envy-worth sailings…
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21st Century Disney – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to this week’s edition of DISNEY Reporter. This week there are a lot of Disney and geek headlines to cover! Starting off, Disney has acquired Fox. With this acquisition comes a lot of changes! Other news covers the Disney Parks, movies, and more! As this edition of DISNEY Reporter was being edited breaking news…
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10 Ways to Indulge at the 2019 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival
ANAHEIM, Calif. (March 19, 2019) – Disneyland Resort welcomes the return of the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival, running now through April 23, 2019. With plenty of decadent delights and special festival entertainment for all ages, guests may indulge at this celebration that commends the Golden State for its unforgettable ingredients, cuisine, beverages…
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Mary Poppins Returns – Home Entertainment Review by Mr. DAPs
Mary Poppins Returns brings back the magic first experienced by audience 54 years ago when Mary Poppins appeared above the skies of London. Since then, generations of kids have grown up with a spoonful of sugar helping the medicine go down. Now, Rob Marshall takes guests back into the world of Mary Poppins in this…
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The Stakes Have Never Been Higher for CHOC Children’s’ Night Out
The stakes have never been higher! This year, CHOC Children’s is going all in for kids at the Poker Tournament & Night out. You can enjoy a Vegas-themed event right here in Southern California while raising money for a great cause! The CHOC Children’s All in for Kids Poker Tournament & Night out gives adults…
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A Week of Movie Magic – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to another weekly edition of the DISNEY Reporter. This week, there is a lot of movie news in the headlines. New trailers were released for Avengers: Endgame and also Aladdin. Also in Aladdin news, Iago has found his voice thanks to Alan Tudyk. Disney has rehired James Gunn as the director for Guardians of…
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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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Jaleo to Debut at Disney Springs March 17 at the Walt Disney World Resort
José Andrés’ ThinkFoodGroup To Open Spanish Flagship at Disney Springs LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLA. (March 14, 2019) – José Andrés’ ThinkFoodGroup is proud to announce that its beloved Jaleo brand will open a new location at Disney Springs, bringing the spirit and flavors of Spain to the Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista,…
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Giraffe Calf Joins Herd on Disney’s Animal Kingdom Savanna
Guests at Disney’s Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, may be able to spot a new addition on the Kilimanjaro Safaris savanna. A 2-month-old male Masai giraffe named Jabari has officially joined the giraffe herd. Jabari, which means “brave one” in Swahili, is a bold, curious and courageous calf…
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Pictorial: Disney’s Dumbo Premieres in Tokyo, Japan
Colin Farrell, Tim Burton (director) and Derek Frey (producer) from Disney’s all-new feature film “Dumbo” joined special guests to celebrate the Japanese red-carpet premiere tonight in Tokyo at Toho Cinemas Shinjuku. From Disney and visionary director Tim Burton, the all-new grand live-action adventure “Dumbo” expands on the beloved classic story where differences are celebrated, family…
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Discover endless springtime magic and staycation fun during “Carnivale of Stars” at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort
Enjoy the Easter Magicarnival with exclusive play, stay and dine hotel offer for Hong Kong residents HONG KONG (March 11, 2019) Hong Kong Disneyland Resort (HKDL) is welcoming the return of the “Carnivale of Stars” from now to June 26, with a rich line-up of spectacular offerings and vibrant decorations all around to celebrate the spring…
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Tim Burton’s Live-Action “Dumbo” Celebrates World Premiere
STARS OF DISNEY’S ALL-NEW, LIVE-ACTION “DUMBO” CELBRATE THE WORLD PREMIERE AT HOLLYWOOD’S EL CAPITAN THEATRE Filmmakers, talent and special guests celebrated visionary director Tim Burton’s all-new grand live-action adventure “Dumbo” tonight at Hollywood’s El Capitan Theatre. Check out images from the world premiere and share them with your readers. Attending the event were the stars from “Dumbo,”…
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Join Team DAPS MAGIC CHOC Walk and Walk Through the Disneyland Resort to Make a Difference!
CHOC Walk in the Parks is a 5k that brings thousands of people to the Disneyland Resort early in the morning to raise funds for health care programs, education and research for Southern California’s kids. This year, CHOC Walk will be taking place on Sunday, August 11, 2019. The event is not only for a…
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Walt Disney World Resort and Orlando Science Center team up to bring interactive evening to Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida students in honor of International Women’s Month
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. March 8, 2019— In celebration of International Women’s Month, Walt Disney World Resort and the Orlando Science Center teamed up to bring an interactive and educational evening to more than 100 Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida students. The group enjoyed an evening focused on STEAM—Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and…
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Live-Action “Dumbo” – New Featurette + Advance Tickets Now Available
Check out a new featurette for Disney’s live-action feature film “Dumbo.” Plus, tickets for the film are now available for advance purchase wherever movie tickets are sold. From Disney and visionary director Tim Burton, the all-new grand live-action adventure “Dumbo” expands on the beloved classic story where differences are celebrated, family is cherished and dreams…