Category: DAPs Magic News
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Disney Sponsors Anaheim’s First Ramped Playground for Children with Disabilities
11th Disney-sponsored KaBOOM! Playground in Anaheim Coming to Barton Park on Jan. 26 More than 300 volunteers from the Disneyland Resort, city of Anaheim and Anaheim Family YMCA will join KaBOOM! on Saturday, Jan. 26 to transform an empty site into a playground with accessible play features for children with disabilities in just six hours…
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Four Signature Epcot Festivals Welcome Guests to Walt Disney World Resort in 2019
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Epcot at Walt Disney World Resort celebrates the arts, flowers, food, music, holidays and non-stop family fun throughout the year during four signature theme-park festivals beginning Jan. 18. Epcot International Festival of the Arts: Jan. 18-Feb. 25 This annual celebration of visual, culinary and performing arts presents 39 fun-packed days…
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Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy to Open at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in March
Fans of Disney-Pixar’s Cars have been eagerly awaiting the arrival of Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This new experience, it was announced this week, will be arriving at Walt Disney World on March 31, 2019. When young racers come to Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy, they will be welcomed into the world of…
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Mix it Up – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to the DISNEY Reporter! This week there are a lot of headlines to cover from around the Disney and geek worlds. At Disneyland, it’s all about the new offerings that have arrived for Get Your Ears On – A Mickey and Minnie Celebration. At Pixar, it’s all about Lee Unkrich departing after 25 years.…
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Sophia Loren Hosts Star-Studded Screening of Mary Poppins Returns in Hollywood
As the Oscars get closer and closer, Disney is making every effort to make sure Academy members see Mary Poppins Returns in every way possible. One of these ways is through screenings. This week, a screening was hosted by Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively for the film in New York. On the west coast, Sophia Loren…
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More Changes Than Prices – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to another edition of the DISNEY Reporter. This week there was a LOT of news to cover and it was difficult picking the top Disney and geek headlines. With a lot of news coming from Disneyland, things get started there. However, there is a lot of other headlines coming out of the Disney and…
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Take a Look at the New Food and Merchandise Offerings for Get Your Ears On!
Mickey and Minnie Mouse have turned 90 and we get to celebrate them soon! Get Your Ears On – A Mickey and Minnie Celebration will bring not only some new entertainment, but new merchandise and food offerings as well. Some of the merchandise has already made its way into the parks! In World of Disney,…
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John Lasseter Named as Head of Skydance Animation
Today it was announced that John Lasseter has been named the Head of Skydance Animation. The new role for Lasseter was announced by David Ellison, Chief Executive Officer, Skydance Media. Lasseter’s new position will be based in Los Angeles and find him reporting directly to Ellison. He will be responsible for the creative direction and strategy…
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Kevin Smith & Friends Present: “Excelsior! A Celebration of the Amazing, Fantastic, Incredible & Uncanny Life of Stan Lee” Benefiting The Hero Initiative Charity
Legendary storyteller to be honored on January 30, 2019 at Hollywood’s TCL Chinese Theatre Hollywood, Calif. – January 9, 2019 – Kevin Smith, Legion M and Agents of Mayhem in partnership with Stan Lee’s POW! Entertainment today announced “Excelsior! A Celebration of the Amazing, Fantastic, Incredible & Uncanny Life of Stan Lee,” a tribute event for Stan’s friends…
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The Ultimate Fan Guide to All New Disney Offerings in 2019
At the start of each year, we always say it’s going to be a huge year for Disney fans, and this year is no exception. 2019 is truly going to be a huge year for Disney fans! From the parks, to movies, and the D23 Expo, there are numerous exciting things that we’ll be able…
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A Galactic Week – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to this week’s edition of DISNEY Reporter! This week there is a lot of news coming out of the Disney Parks to cover, among other things. With new news about Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, discounts for both Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts, and a new logo, it was a busy week in Disney…
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Walt Disney World Offer’s 3-Day Discover Disney Tickets to Florida Residents
Walt Disney World is offering Florida residents a deal on visiting the Walt Disney World Resort theme parks this spring with its 3-day Discover Disney Tickets. These tickets, exclusively for Florida residents, are on sale now. For $175 plus tax, this limited time offer will allow Florida residents to experience one park per day for…
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The Past is the Key to the Future in New Captain Marvel TV Spot
Marvel Studios has released a new TV Spot for Captain Marvel. In it, Brie Larson’s Carol Danvers is searching in her past to unlock a current mystery. This will be even more interesting as this movie takes place in the past, compared to all the other movies in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Many of the…
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2018’s Final Report – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to the final edition of the DISNEY Reporter for 2018! As the year comes to a close, there is a lot of news to cover from the Disney and geek realms. From Star Wars to Disney Parks, to New Years, to the Sip & Savor Premiere at the Pasadena Tournament of Roses, there is…
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Here’s Why Mickey Mouse at 90 is One of the Biggest Disney Stories of 2018 – Top 5 Disney Stories of 2018
Continuing the countdown to the biggest Disney story of 2018 this third place story came a bit later in the year. Mickey at 90 was known to be something special, but announcements trickled out and culminated into a worldwide celebration… Announcing Mickey In March there were some announcements of what to expect for Mickey and…
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A Wonderful Evening at The Inaugural Pasadena Tournament of Roses® SIP & SAVOR Premiere
On New Year’s Day, The Rose Parade will take to the streets of Pasadena to celebrate what brings us together. This weekend, guests gather together to celebrate the finer things in life at The Inaugural Pasadena Tournament of Roses® SIP & SAVOR Premiere! We had the pleasure of being invited to the first night of the…
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Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of D23 with a Fan-tastic Pin Set Highlighting 90 Years of Disney History
As 2018 comes to a close, we look forward to what will be an exciting year for Disney fans. We’ll see the opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in both Disneyland and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. A number of great movies are slated for release from Disney Studios, Marvel, and Pixar in 2019. The D23 Expo…
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Disneyland Resort Welcomes Rose Bowl Game-Bound Teams, Ohio State and Washington
Coaches and players visited Pixar Pier at Disney California Adventure Park, their first official stop on the way to the New Year’s Day Rose Bowl Game ANAHEIM, Calif., Dec. 26, 2018– The Ohio State Buckeyes, and the Washington Huskies, have won berths in the 2019 Rose Bowl presented by Northwestern Mutual in Pasadena, Calif., and…
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Disneyland Paris Releases New Advert Featuring the Little Duck and his Comic Book Hero
In the new advert from Disneyland Paris, guests are treated to a heart-warming story of a sweet little duck and his hero! The video, that has taken Disney social media by storm, features a little duck that finds a comic book featuring the famous Donald Duck. The duckling steals everyone’s hearts as he tries to…
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A Very Merry Christmas From Your DAPS MAGIC Friends!
Merry Christmas! On this very special day, the entire DAPS MAGIC team would like to wish you the happiest of holidays! We are thankful for each and every one of you and appreciate your continued readership and support! As we end this year we would love to share with you some of our favorite Christmas…
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Trip a Little Light Fantastic – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to another edition of DISNEY Reporter! This week the biggest stories of the week revolve around Mary Poppins Returns. DAPS MAGIC has reviews of both the movie and the soundtrack. Make sure and check them out. At Disneyland, the Tropical Hideaway is now open in Adventure. In the Downtown Disney District, Wetzel’s Pretzels has…
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Celebrate New End of Year Tradition at Pasadena Tournament of Roses SIP & SAVOR!
A new tradition is sprouting up in Pasadena this year that will combine some of Southern California’s best foods, wines, craft brews, and entertainment! The Pasadena Tournament of Roses SIP & SAVOR is an end of year celebration for all ages that will be taking place in the Arroyo Seco, next to the Rosemont Pavilion…
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Mary Poppins Returns Soundtrack Review
Mary Poppins Returns continues the story of the Banks family that was first told in 1964. A now grown Michael and Jane Banks are now finding themselves facing some of the struggles of life and forgetting the joy they once had after Mary Poppins’ first visit. The film is accompanied by a beautiful, and magical,…
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Practically Perfect in Every Way – Mary Poppins Returns is the Heart Warming Movie this Holiday Season – A Review by Mr. DAPS
NOTE: This article does contain some minor spoilers in reference to the content of the film. No major plot points are referenced but we do review some of our favorite hidden gems! For many Disney fans, the epitome of Disney magic was found in 1964’s Mary Poppins. This magical masterpiece defined Disney storytelling for generations. Mary…