Category: DAPs Magic News
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Captain Marvel Soars Into the MCU with a Nostalgia Packed Punch (Spoiler Free Review)
The time has finally come! Captain Marvel has joined the MCU! As I mentioned in my article about key comic issues featuring Carol Danvers, I have been beyond excited for this movie. Would the movie live up to my expectations? Would I hate it? Could I hate it? Well, fortunately, I was able to see…
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Spring is Here! Re-Discover the Magic of Spring as Shanghai Disney Resort Celebrates the Season with Vivid Colors, Original Performances and Special Disney Surprises
SHANGHAI (Feb. 26, 2019) – Grey skies and rain are no match for the magic of Mother Nature, and as spring begins to bloom, bringing with it a sense of optimism, excitement and inspiration, Shanghai Disney Resort invites guests to celebrate the season and enjoy a fresh day out exploring the resort’s colorful new spring…
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Live-Action “Dumbo” to Feature Arcade Fire’s End-Credit Version of “Baby Mine”
“American Idol” fans just got a preview of Arcade Fire’s all-new, end-credit version of the iconic song “Baby Mine” as part of a new look at Tim Burton’s live-action reimagining of the beloved classic story “Dumbo.” The scene featuring the poignant lullaby “Baby Mine” was perhaps the most memorable moment in Disney’s 1941 classic film…
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CHOC Follies Raise Funds for CHOC Children’s Foundation Mental Health Program
On Saturday, March 2nd a group of the media was allowed inside a rehearsal for the CHOC Follies. Over the course of 2 decades, over 1,500 cast members have entertained and raised money for CHOC Children’s Foundation in the CHOC Follies. During this time, over $10 million has been raised through this special event! This year’s…
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The Galaxy Gets Closer – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to another edition of the DISNEY Reporter. This week, things start off with quite a bit of news about Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. However, that’s not the only news coming from the Disneyland Resort. The 2019 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival has begun. It was also announced this week that Jessie’s Critter…
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New Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival Merchandise will Give You an Appetite for Adventure
The 2019 Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival kicked off yesterday with plenty to see, do, and EAT! While I love trying the foods available, I always look forward to the merchandise! There are so many new items available, from apparel, to accessories, and some kitchenware. Here’s a look at the new items available…
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Garden Rocks Concert Series Expands to Every Day of the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival, March 6-June 3
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Garden Rocks Concert Series is back – every single day of the 26th Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival! For the first time since the popular spring extravaganza expanded to 90 days, Garden Rocks concerts will play seven days a week, three times daily, for a total of 270 concerts…
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Disney Cruise Line’s Return to Greece Highlights Lineup of Itineraries for Families to See the World in Summer 2020
Summer season features five new ports of call in Europe and returns to Alaska, Caribbean and Bahamas CELEBRATION, Fla. (Feb. 28, 2019) – In summer 2020, Disney Cruise Line will embark on a variety of itineraries around the world, including a long-awaited return to Greece and the addition of five first-time ports of call in…
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Disney California Adventure Brings Back Returning Favorites and Looks Ahead with New Construction
World of Color has returned to Disney California Adventure, but that isn’t the only notable thing happening in the park! The 2019 Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival starts on Friday, March 1st. Festival booths are popping up, and guests can get a sneak peek at some of the menu items they’ll be able…
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Captain Marvel to Go Higher, Further, Faster at Disney California Adventure Park, Shanghai Disneyland and Disneyland Paris Next Month
Are you ready for Captain Marvel to come to your local park? Next month, you can meet the hero who is going higher, further, faster! Starting in March, guests will have the opportunity to meet and greet the one and only Carol Danvers! Beginning in March at Disney California Adventure park, Captain Marvel makes a triumphant arrival…
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All the Tasty Bites Coming this Weekend to 2019 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival – Food Guide
We are just days away from the beginning of the 2019 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival! Of course, most guests look forward to what food the festivals will bring. We are excited to share the entire food guide with you today! Read below to see what you can find as early as this…
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Disneyland Resort’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa Honored With Forbes Travel Guide 2019 Star Award
The rustic elegance of Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa was recently applauded by Forbes Travel Guide in its 61st annual list of Star Rating winners, recognizing the world’s finest hotel properties. Forbes praised the congenial staff, excellent range of dining options, and distinct nods to designer Frank Lloyd Wright and California architects Greene &…
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Ralph Breaks the Internet – Home Entertainment Review by Mr. DAPs
In Ralph Breaks the Internet, the world of Ralph and Vanellope has expanded massively. It picked up six years after Wreck-it Ralph. Ralph thinks life is pretty much perfect, Vanellope is hoping for more. However, when Vanellope’s game gets broken, Ralph takes her on an adventure into the internet to save her game. The resulting…
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The Little Mermaid Signature Edition – Home Entertainment Review by Mr. DAPs
It’s hard to believe but it has already been thirty years since Ariel first sang about wanting to be “part of your world.” Over those three decades, it has become a favorite Disney classic for generations of Disney fans! The Little Mermaid kicked off the second golden age of animation for Disney Animation Studios. It…
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Playtime at Epcot – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to another edition of DISNEY Reporter! This week Caitie is sitting in for Mr. DAPs. There is a lot of news from around the Disney and geek communities to cover. This ranges from Disney Channel news, Disneyland news, Walt Disney World news, and a giveaway! We hope you enjoy this week’s DISNEY Reporter and…
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Disney Ranks High Among Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies
The Walt Disney Company has taken the No. 4 spot on Fast Company’s list of “The World’s 50 Most Innovative Companies” for 2019, which spotlights the businesses that are making the most profound impact on both industry and culture and thriving in a rapidly changing world. Fast Company, one of the world’s leading business media brands, singled…
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Ron Jon Surf Shop to Open New Location at Disney Springs
COCOA BEACH, Fla. (Feb. 12, 2019) – Ron Jon Surf Shop is proud to announce plans for a new store that will open late 2019 at Disney Springs. The 10,000-square-foot Ron Jon location will be situated in Town Center at Disney Springs, the shopping, dining and entertainment district at Walt Disney World Resort. Ron Jon Surf Shop…
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Hong Kong Disneyland Encourages Families to Volunteer and “Give a Day, Get a Disney Day”
HONG KONG (Feb. 5, 2019) – On the first day of the Chinese New Year (CNY) today, Hong Kong Disneyland Resort (HKDL) launched a new scheme fostering family volunteerism, as part of the successful “Give a Day, Get a Disney Day” (GADGADD) program. More than 10 NGOs and corporations have been invited to join the…
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Disney Tops Most “Intimate” Brands Survey
Disney has been named the most “intimate” brand among consumers in MBLM’s Brand Intimacy 2019 Study, moving up four spots from 2018. The annual study is a comprehensive ranking of brands based on emotion. The survey was designed primarily to gain insights into consumer relationships with almost 400 brands. Disney’s associations with nostalgia, and the…
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Galactic Goodbyes – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to the DISNEY Reporter! Each week we share all the top Disney and geek headlines. This week, there were a lot of goodbyes to be had. Star Wars: Episode IX wrapped shooting and the cast said goodbye to the end of an era of bringing Star Wars back to the silver screen. In sadder…
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Remembering Dave Smith – Walt Disney Company’s First Archivist and Disney Legend Passes Away at Age 78
It’s a sad day as fans of the Walt Disney Company mourn the loss of Dave Smith. Smith made his mark on Disney as the company’s first archivist and would later be given the title of Disney Legend. Dave Smith came to the Walt Disney Company on June 22, 1970, as the director of the Archives.…
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Pop-Up Disney! A Mickey Celebration Popping in to Downtown Disney this Spring
With the popularity of themed museums, full of Instagram-worthy photo ops and bright colors, it’s no surprise that Disney is now jumping on the bandwagon. The West Side of Downtown Disney is still fairly desolate after closing everything to make way for a new hotel. Now that the hotel project is defunct, the West Side…
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Frozen 2 Joins Triple Force Friday For Merchandise Release Event Celebrating New Movies
DISNEY ANNOUNCES UNPRECEDENTED GLOBAL LAUNCH FOR STAR WARS AND FROZEN 2-INSPIRED PRODUCT SETTING AT RETAIL ON OCTOBER 4 Glendale, Calif. (February 15, 2019) – Fans of two of the most anticipated films of 2019 – Star Wars: Episode IX and Disney’s Frozen 2 – can begin counting down to October 4when new products inspired by…
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Download “Ralph Breaks the Internet”, Available Now on Digital 4K Ultra HD™ and Movies Anywhere and 4K Ultra HD and Blu-ray™ on Feb. 26
BURBANK, Calif. (Jan. 16, 2019) — Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Ralph Breaks the Internet,” the animated adventure featuring video-game bad guy Ralph (voice of John C. Reilly) and fellow misfit Vanellope von Schweetz (voice of Sarah Silverman), raced to No. 1 opening weekend (the second biggest Thanksgiving opening of all time), winning the top spot…