Category: DAPs Magic News
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Star Wars 101: A Brief Introduction to a Galaxy Far, Far Away
The Star Wars saga was created by American filmmaker George Lucas and produced by Lucasfilm Ltd., the California-based entertainment company he founded in 1971. When Lucas retired in 2012, The Walt Disney Company acquired Lucasfilm and Disney continues to create stories about this galaxy far, far away. Star Wars encompasses 10 feature films (with an…
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Rising Suns, Bright Moons! – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to the DISNEY Reporter! This week was a big week for Disney and geek news. The biggest story is obviously the opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. This week’s opening was covered extensively by DAPS MAGIC and it is shared for you to enjoy. Over at Tokyo DisneySea a new port has been named.…
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Creatures, Droids and Aliens – Both New and Familiar – Populate Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
Star Wars is filled with memorable personalities that populate a dynamic galaxy – from space pirates to mystical proprietors, plus chatty droids and cuddly aliens. Some of those characters join the action at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, the epic new lands opening May 31, 2019, at Disneyland Park in California and Aug. 29, 2019, at…
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Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge – Hidden Gems and Attention to Detail Create Authenticity in an Epic New Land
With more than four decades of films, television series, novels, comic books, video games and more, Star Wars has a deep history that has inspired generations of devoted fans. In creating Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, Walt Disney Imagineers and Lucasfilm were driven to fulfill the dreams of anyone who ever imagined visiting this galaxy far,…
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Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Invites Guests to Be Heroes of Their Own Adventures in Groundbreaking New ‘Living Land’
In Star Wars films, exotic locales function almost like characters unto themselves, setting the tone for the adventures to come. In the same way, exploring the 14-acre Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge will be an attraction experience all its own when the epic new land opens May 31, 2019, at Disneyland Park in California and Aug.…
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Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge – Guide to Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run
Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run is an anchor attraction inside the new Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, opening May 31, 2019, at Disneyland Park in California and Aug. 29, 2019, at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Florida.* It combines immersive storytelling with interactive gameplay to make guests the protagonists of their own Star Wars adventures in a way…
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Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge – 10 Must-Do Experiences Inside the New Land at Disneyland Park
At more than 14 acres, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is the largest single-themed land in Disney Parks history, packed with immersive storytelling that allows guests to live their own Star Wars adventures. With so much to take in when the land opens May 31, 2019, at Disneyland Park,* here are 10 “must-do” experiences for guests…
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Disney’s Live-Action Adventure – DUMBO – Arrives on Digital, Blu-ray and 4K June 25
A Disney Legend for a New Generation Comes Home On Digital, 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray and Movies Anywhere June 25 Extras explore how one of cinema’s most imaginative filmmakers and an award-winning cast and crew collaborated with Disney to bring to life this beloved classic for the entire family BURBANK, Calif. (May 29, 2019) —…
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Advance Tickets for “TOY STORY 4” On Sale Now
Tickets are on sale now for Disney and Pixar’s “Toy Story 4,” which opens in U.S. theaters on June 21, 2019. Watch Woody in this new clip as he introduces Forky to everyone in Bonnie’s room for the first time. https://youtu.be/o2VVueD2TcU Fans can catch Woody and the gang a day before “Toy Story 4” officially…
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New Details Released for Disneyland Paris Expansion
While the start of major construction is expected by the end of the year, Disneyland Paris presents new details on its expansion project, which includes the establishment of a lake constituting the most important natural scene from Walt Disney Studios Park. Imagine a sparkling body of water, lakeside walks, beautifully landscaped shorelines, waterfront restaurants, and…
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A Special Look at the Walt Disney Family Museum’s Newest Exhibit, Mickey Mouse: From Walt to the World
The Walt Disney Family Museum is anything but a typical museum. Not only is it full of rich, Disney history, but it’s so interactive that you feel part of the creative process and history. It’s a fantastic place for the whole family to visit if you’re visiting San Francisco! Each year, they transform the Diane…
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Eight Tips to ‘Know Before You Go’ to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland Resort
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, the highly-anticipated new lands coming to Disneyland Resort in California and Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, will invite guests to step into the Star Wars universe for the very first time and live their own Star Wars adventures. To help guests plan ahead and prepare for their visits to Star…
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Stardust Arrives – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to the DISNEY Reporter. This week, there is a lot of news revolving around Project Stardust at the Disneyland Resort. The DAPS MAGIC has been diligently chronicling it and it is one of the biggest stories of the year. This goes hand in hand with the progress being made on Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge…
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2019 Disneyland Resort All-American College Band Arrives at Disneyland Resort to Prepare for Summer Performances
The 2019 Disneyland Resort All-American College Band has arrived at the Disneyland Resort. As happens yearly, the band has arrived early to rehearse and prepare for a summer of performances, clinics, and other experiences. The news came from the official Facebook fan page for the band and gives a glimpse at the students who will…
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New Adventureland Sign Takes Shape Ahead of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Opening at Disneyland
Changes continue to appear at the Disneyland Resort ahead of the opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge next week. As DAPS MAGIC mentioned the other day, the sign above the entrance to Adventureland is in the process of returning. After being removed earlier this year to make it easier to enter and exit the land,…
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The True Magic of Aladdin Shines Through the Fun it Has! – DAPS MAGIC Review (SPOILERS)
Disney’s live-action retelling of Aladdin has now arrived in theaters. This movie draws from the Disney animated feature of the same name from 1992. This time though it has a new cast and a new take on the story. With lots of elements that are the same, there are some changes as well. In this…
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Live-Action Aladdin Delivers Fun, Magic, and a Bit of Heart (A Spoiler Free Review)
Over the past several years Disney has been recreating its classic animated films in a live-action format. The latest movie to get this treatment is Aladdin. There has been a lot of discussions about this movie. Specifically, if anyone could give a performance that would even come close to Robin Williams’ Genie. I recently attended…
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19 Super Cool Ways to Have Fun This Summer at the Disneyland Resort – Including Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
June celebrates new magical experiences and milestone anniversaries, following the May 31 debut of the epic new land, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge AHAHEIM, Calif. (May 22, 2019) – Beginning this June, it’s a summer to remember at the Disneyland Resort, where sunny days are filled with cool new adventures, new shows, new Disney character interactions…
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Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Makes History with Epic Debuts at Disneyland Park in California on May 31, 2019, and at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Florida on Aug. 29, 2019
New lands invite guests to live their own Star Wars adventures as they take the controls of the Millennium Falcon, enjoy galactic food and beverages, and engage with the lands using the Play Disney Parks app ANAHEIM, Calif. (May 22, 2019) – Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, the epic new land inside Disneyland Park, opens May…
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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,…