Category: DAPs Magic News
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Alan Bergman Upped, Alan Horn Expands Role at The Walt Disney Studios
Robert A. Iger, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of The Walt Disney Company, and Alan Horn, Chairman of The Walt Disney Studios, have announced that Walt Disney Studios President Alan Bergman has been elevated to Co-Chairman of the Studio Entertainment division. He will serve alongside Horn, while Horn will assume the additional title of Chief…
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Bring Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Home with This Month’s Issue of Disney Twenty-Three
BURBANK, Calif. – May 1, 2019 – In just a few weeks, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge will open to guests at Disneyland Resort, and Disney twenty-three had the chance to go behind the scenes to provide fans with a look at the spectacular 14-acre land. The exclusive photos were so breathtaking that D23 expanded this…
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TOY STORY 4 Kicks Off Phenomenal Promotions Campaign, Inviting 14 Brands to an All-New Adventure
Disney and Pixar’s “Toy Story 4” Opens Nationwide June 21 BURBANK, Calif. (April 30, 2019) – The toys are back on the big screen with an all-new adventure in Disney and Pixar’s “Toy Story 4,” inviting 14 brands to join the fun, including Alaska Airlines, Babybel® and The Laughing Cow®, Best Western®, Blue Diamond Almond Breeze®, Bounty®, Chrysler,…
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5 Reasons to Join Team DAPS MAGIC for the 2019 CHOC Walk!
The 2019 CHOC Walk in the Park will be coming to the Disneyland Resort on August 11th and team DAPS MAGIC will be walking through the parks to make a difference! This is always one of the most fun events of the year. Thousands of people come together to go to the Disneyland Resort and…
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Disney Celebrates World Wish Day by Honoring the More than 8,400 Wishes it Grants Annually
Walt Disney World Resort is celebrating World Wish Day by honoring the thousands of wishes granted at its parks and resorts every year, and is investing $20,000 in Make-A-Wish® Central and Northern Florida to help make the dreams of even more children a reality. LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., April 29, 2019—Nearly half of the children…
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Marvel Studios’ AVENGERS: ENDGAME Shatters Box Office Records with Historic $1.2 Billion Global Debut
Records Fall as Anthony and Joe Russo-Directed Blockbuster Posts Estimated $350 Million Domestic and $859 Million International Debuts International Gross Includes Record Estimated $330.5 Million Opening in China BURBANK, Calif. – April 28, 2019 – Marvel Studios’ “Avengers: Endgame” made history this weekend with a record-shattering estimated global debut of $1,209.0 million, becoming the first film in history…
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Heroic Avengers Offerings for Marvel Fans at Shanghai Disney Resort
Shanghai, April 26, 2019 – With Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Endgame now in theaters across China, Shanghai Disney Resort is helping guests get in on the Marvel Super Hero action with a new lineup of incredible Marvel-themed surprises. As the Home of the Heroes, Shanghai Disney Resort is the place for guests to enjoy an immersive Marvel-themed…
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‘Avengers: Endgame’ Has Highest Ever Domestic Preview
Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Endgame earned $60 million domestically in Thursday evening previews, ahead of its official North American debut today. This surpasses the previous record set by Star Wars: The Force Awakens in 2015 ($57 million domestic). The film is off to a record-breaking start around the world, posting an estimated $305 million worldwide in its first two days,…
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AVENGERS: ENDGAME – Spoiler Filled Review
AVENGERS: ENDGAME is taking the world by storm. This newest movie in the MCU has the Avengers trying to save the world they love from Thanos. As is always the case, nothing is as simple or as easy as it should be. AVENGERS: ENDGAME is a film that will be watched and re-watched, analyzed and…
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Time to Assemble – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to the DISNEY Reporter! This week there is a lot to cover from the top Disney and geek headlines. Things start off AVENGERS: ENDGAME and move to the plethora of news coming out of the Disney Parks. The report wraps up this week with some news about Disney’s continued streaming service expansions. We hope…
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Watch Your Search Results Fade to Dust when You Google Thanos from the Marvel Cinematic Universe
This weekend, Avengers: Endgame hit theaters everywhere. To celebrate, Google decided to get into the spirit to celebrate the fun of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. This week, when you Google Thanos, you can click on the infinity gauntlet to see half your search results turn to dust right in front of you. Infinity War ended with us saying…
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Pictorial: Stars Walk Red Carpet at World Premiere of Marvel Studios’ AVENGERS: ENDGAME
This week in Los Angeles, stars Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, Brie Larson, Paul Rudd, Don Cheadle, Karen Gillan, Danai Gurira, Bradley Cooper, Gwyneth Paltrow, Josh Brolin and Benedict Wong were joined by directors Anthony and Joe Russo and producer Kevin Feige for a walk down the…
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The Art and Making of Dumbo: Foreword by Tim Burton – Book Review by Mr. DAPs
In Dumbo Disney magic returns as an elephant flies onto the big screen. This is thanks to the imagination of Tim Burton who brought this animated Disney classic in the live-action realm. While the movie itself is charming (read my review here), there is also a book about the making of it. The Art and…
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Rediscover Phantom Manor on May 3 at Disneyland Paris!
The iconic attraction of Disneyland Paris reopens after the most important rehabilitation of its history and reserves to the visitors a lot of surprises! Phantom Manor revisits the original concept of the Haunted Mansion created in 1969 by Walt Disney and its Imagineers, relocating it to the American West at the time of the Gold Rush. Overlooking Frontierland, the…
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Runaway News Week – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to a very full edition of the DISNEY Reporter. This week there was a lot of news to cover! Things start off at the Disneyland Resort. There are a lot of changes happening. Project Stardust continues along in full force and with that comes the removal of the Adventureland sign. It was also announced…
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The Loss of the Adventureland Marquee and Other Disneyland Resort Updates – A Pictorial Look
The Disneyland Resort has been changing daily for the last few weeks. Something new is always being worked on, whether it be an attraction refurbishment, new pavement being installed, or a new land being built. We’re about a month away from the opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, and preparations are underway at Disneyland for…
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An Egg-stra Special Look at the Easter Offerings of the Disneyland Resort
If you are visiting the Disneyland Resort this weekend, you might just want to enjoy some of the Easter offerings! Throughout the week, a couple of our favorite Disney rabbits have made appearances, including the Easter Bunny himself! Now, Easter celebrations aren’t complete without an Easter egg hunt! There are three different hunts in the…
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Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger Receives Simon Wiesenthal Center’s Humanitarian Award
On Wednesday, April 10, Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger received the Simon Wiesenthal Center’s Humanitarian Award, the global human rights organization’s highest honor, during its 2019 Tribute Dinner in Beverly Hills, California. The prestigious award was given to Iger in recognition of his longstanding support for the Simon Wiesenthal Center and its educational arm,…
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Pictorial: Marvel Studios Hosts AVENGERS: ENDGAME Fan Event in Shanghai
Stars Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, Paul Rudd, and Jeremy Renner, along with producer Kevin Feige and directors Anthony and Joe Russo, greeted excited fans at a special Marvel Studios’ AVENGERS: ENDGAME fan event held in Shanghai. Marvel Studios’ AVENGERS: ENDGAME opens in U.S. theaters on April 26.
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Walt Disney World Resort Celebrates Earth Day With Massive New Solar Facility Capable of Powering Two Theme Parks
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. April 18, 2019 — Walt Disney World Resort is celebrating Earth Day with the unveiling of a massive new 270-acre, 50-megawatt solar facility, built in collaboration with the Reedy Creek Improvement District and solar developer Origis Energy USA, harnessing power from the sun to bring the magic to life for guests…
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Disneynature’s Penguins – A Heartwarming Story of Adele Penguin and Family – A Review by Mr. DAPs
Since 1948’s Seal Island, Disney has been telling the stories of different animals in their natural habitat. Originally Disney told the stories of nature through the True-Life Adventures. Today, the stories found in nature continue on through the Disneynature films. This year on Earth Day, Disneynature released a story about Steve, an Adélie penguin. Disneynature’s Penguins…
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Disney Team of Heroes Debuts Innovative Experiences at Texas Children’s Hospital
Just over 12 months since Bob Iger, Chairman and CEO of The Walt Disney Company, announced a bold $100 million commitment to support children’s hospitals around the world, leaders from Disney and Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston, Texas, debuted a suite of experiences, murals and interactive art aimed at providing comfort and inspiration for children…
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The Walt Disney Company Pledges $5 Million to Support Rebuilding of Notre-Dame Cathedral
BURBANK, Calif., April 17, 2019—The Walt Disney Company today announced it is committing $5 million to aid in the reconstruction of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris following the devastating fire that severely damaged the historic landmark this week. “Notre-Dame is a beacon of hope and beauty that has defined the heart of Paris and the soul…
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Disneyland Resort Will Debut New Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party, Coming to Disney California Adventure Park with a New ‘World of Color’ Spectacular
Tickets for Oogie Boogie Bash go on sale to Annual Passholders starting April 23, and to the general public beginning April 30 Separate-ticket party is offered on 20 select nights, while Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort is celebrated daily at both parks from Sept. 6-Oct. 31 ANAHEIM, Calif. (April 17, 2019) – Disneyland Resort…