Category: DAPs Magic News
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Disney Announces Expansive Shopping Opportunities and Exclusive Merchandise Available to Guests at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event
Check out the incredible shopping opportunities at this year’s D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event!
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Carthay Circle Restaurant Lunch Review at Disney California Adventure
On July 12, 2024, lunch returned to Carthay Circle Restaurant after a 4 year hiatus. The prix fixe meal is $59 for adults and includes a starter and main course for each person. For $14, the popular Warm Cheddar Parker House Rolls can be added on as well. The meal combines the incredible service at…
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‘Young Woman And The Sea,’ Starring Daisy Ridley, to Stream July 19 on Disney+
‘Young Woman and the Sea,’ starring Daisy Ridley, will be heading to Disney+ on July 19, 2024.
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The ESPYS and ‘In The Arena’ Showcase Serena Williams on ESPN
Serena Williams can’t pinpoint the first time she watched ESPN… but she knows it’s always left a mark on her mind. “I just remember that [jingle] ‘da-da-da, da-da-da.’ And that’s kind of seared in my memory,” Williams said. “It’s just something I’ve always watched. It’s just something that’s always been around.” This week, Williams will…
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Disney Legend Andreas Deja Releases ‘Mushka’s Lullaby’ Music Video
Disney Legend Andreas Deja has released a music video for ‘Mushka’s Lullaby’ from the soundtrack of his animated short film.
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Wimbledon 2024: A Reimagined Experience on ESPN
With the 2024 Wimbledon Championships well underway and contenders coming into focus, it’s time to check in on all the new offerings from ESPN that have made this broadcast more engaging than ever before. From new talent like John Isner joining ESPN veteran Chris McKendry to a reimagined broadcast center — not to mention the thrills and…
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Disney Dreamers Academy Makes Dream Come True for Teen Entrepreneur with Visit to ‘Shark Tank’
2024 Disney Dreamer Academy attendee Te’Lario Watkins II joined investor Daymond John as his personal guest at a taping of “Shark Tank’’; Two other academy students also have magical experiences; Applications and nominations now open for the 2025 Walt Disney World mentoring event.
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ESPN’s Digital Center 2: A Decade Powering Content, Creativity, and Innovation
A decade ago, early in the evolution of sports fan’s media habits, ESPN opened Digital Center 2 — a one-of-a-kind production, distribution, and technology facility at the heart of its Bristol campus. The inventiveness and investment put into the 194,000 square foot facility is an illustration that Disney and ESPN understood the changing media future.…
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New Book To Be Released by The Walt Disney Family Museum on 15th Anniversary
The Walt Disney Family Museum announces a new book, ‘Walt Disney Treasures: Personal Art and Artifacts from The Walt Disney Family Museum.’
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A Summer of Family Fun – Knott’s Berry Farm
Knott’s Berry Farm is the place to be this summer for family fun. There are offerings to be enjoyed through the day and into the night for families who visit. Along with the normal food offerings, attraction offerings, and entertainment offerings, there are some other unique offerings this summer! One of these is the reimagined…
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Take a Walk Through the Parks at the Disneyland Resort Before The Open
On July 21st, guests have the opportunity to take a walk through Disneyland and Disney California Adventure before the gates welcome guests in for their normal operating day. While walking through the parks, they will see Disney and Pixar characters, music groups, and other fun surprises. They will also get to do it with a…
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Taverne Chopped Salad From Red Rose Taverne at Disneyland – A Solid Salad Review
Mr. Daps and Angela review the Tarverne Chopped Salad from Red Rose Taverne at Disneyland in this first Solid Salad Review.
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The Beatles Story Museum to Unveil New Special Exhibition in Celebration of 60 Years of “A Hard Day’s Night.”
Liverpool, UK – The Beatles Story Museum at Liverpool’s Royal Albert Dock is celebrating 60 years of A Hard Day’s Night with a brand-new special exhibition and charity screening event of the movie in partnership with Cavern City Tours (owners of The Cavern Club), Hard Days Night Hotel and Strawberry Field. Four Fab Liverpool Beatles attractions coming together to celebrate this special milestone anniversary.…
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‘Poor Things’ Team Returns With ‘KINDS OF KINDNESS’
Searchlight Pictures’ KINDS OF KINDNESS — which opens in limited release this Friday before a nationwide rollout on June 28 — reunites Oscar®-winner Emma Stone with director Yorgos Lanthimos for a trio of thematically connected stories within a single film. The two have previously collaborated on Academy Award®-winning films The Favourite and Poor Things, both of which were distributed by…
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1 MONTH to CHOC Walk! Are You Ready to Walk?
It is one month away from the CHOC Walk! Are you ready to walk and join Team Daps Magic as we help make a positive difference?
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How ‘Country Bear Musical Jamboree’ Is Adding a Country Twist to Classic Disney Songs
Guests will be in for a knee-slappin’ good time when the reimagined Country Bear Musical Jamboree opens Wednesday, July 17, at Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World Resort.
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Pixar’s Pete Docter on Visualizing New Emotions for ‘Inside Out 2’
Inside Out 2 — which opens in theaters this weekend — takes viewers back into the mind of Riley, now thirteen years old, as she deals with becoming a teenager and a whole new host of emotions. These new Emotions — Anxiety, Ennui, Embarrassment and Envy — are “a little bit abstract,” compared to Joy and…
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Former Walt Disney Imagineer Ann Morrow Johnson Joins WDI President Bob Weis at Gensler
Anyone who has followed Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI) and many new innovations in the Disney Parks in recent years has probably seen Ann Morrow Johnson. She most recently could be seen sharing about the two-night immersive Star Wars experience that was the Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser. She was most recently the Global Head of Creative…
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The Walt Disney Company Kicks Off Global Celebration Honoring 90 Years of Donald Duck
Today, The Walt Disney Company kicked off a special company-wide campaign celebrating 90 years of Donald Duck with an exclusive first-look on Good Morning America that showcased new Donald Duck-inspired products and a surprise party in studio for Donald. The months-long celebration will feature feathered festivities and exciting moments from across the company, including Walt Disney Animation Studios, consumer…
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‘The First Omen’ Brings Modernity to the Franchise
DAPs Magic is committed to providing coverage to all entities and studios under the Disney umbrella. This will include content that isn’t necessarily family friendly such as the content reviewed below. It’s always a bit scary (pun intended) when there is a new franchise entry, especially when the last was a remake 20 years ago.…
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Fantasy Springs’ Magical Opening: What You Need to Know
Fantasy Springs comes to life beginning Thursday and brings with it amazing attractions based on some of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ most beloved stories, stunning restaurants, and a welcoming shop. “I am so proud of the richly immersive experiences we’ve created together, and I look forward to the bright future ahead of us here at…
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Disney Announces Major Gift to London’s Great Ormond Street, Furthering Commitment to Children’s Hospitals
Building on The Walt Disney Company’s $100 million commitment to help reimagine the patient experience in children’s hospitals around the world, CEO Bob Iger announced funding for the creation of a state-of-the-art, fully accessible MediCinema theater at London’s Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH). The project will bring movie magic to patients, their families, and the…
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‘The Acolyte’ Creator on How New Series is ‘Star Wars From the Bad Guys’ Perspective’
Leslye Headland was “very interested in telling a story about the Sith” when it came to The Acolyte — the new Star Wars series on Disney+. However, in a saga known for heroes like Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, and Han Solo, how would the creator and executive producer of the series focus on the bad guys that make up…
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Disney Celebrates Children’s Day in China with Opening of 50th Children’s Hospital Fun House
Hangzhou, June 1, 2024 – In celebration of International Children’s Day, the 50th Disney Fun House opened at the Children’s Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine in Hangzhou, spreading happiness and optimism to children and their families when it’s needed most. This latest installation themed to the Walt Disney Animation Studios film Zootopia marks a significant milestone for…