Category: DAPs Magic News
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Celebrate the Magic of Mickey Mouse with ‘Mickey’s 90th Spectacular’ ABC TV Special Tonight
The magic of Mickey Mouse is almost here! Tonight at 8:00 p.m. EST, catch join Disney fans with a two-hour special on ABC celebrating 90 years of none other than Mickey Mouse! You can watch the star-studded special on the ABC app from your smartphone and tablet (iOS and Android), computer on ABC.com and connected devices (Roku, AppleTV…
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Christmas is Coming – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to the DISNEY Reporter! This week there is a lot of news coming out of the Disneyland Resort! With Christmas coming, there is a lot of things to check out regarding the holiday time that will be arriving. Also with Ralph Breaks the Internet coming to theaters, Ralph and Vanellope are coming to Disneyland! Over…
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Stay Dry with The Bear-y Cool New Dryers in Grizzly Peak
Guests riding on Grizzly River traditionally have spent the rest of their day soaked and soggy after a trip through the rapids. Now, this doesn’t need to be the reality for guests getting off the attraction. This week dryers were installed across from the entrance to the attraction. For $5 up to five guests can…
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Christopher Robin: Home Entertainment Review
Think about Christopher Robin and generally one thinks of a young boy playing with his friends in the Hundred Acre Wood. What isn’t thought about generally is what happens once Christopher Robin grows up. In the movie of the same name, Christopher Robin (Ewan McGregor) has grown up and is now a family man in…
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Incredibles 2: Home Entertainment Review
The Incredibles are back! After 14 years, Incredibles 2 has arrived. Instead of picking up 14 years later though, it picks up right where the first one left off. This time the Incredibles have a new mission to bring supers back. This is all thanks to a brother and sister duo who have an incredible love for…
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New Worlds – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to the DISNEY Reporter! This week there is extra news to catch up on after a brief break last week! There is a lot to cover so here are some of the highlights. Both at Disneyland and Walt Disney World, the World of Disney store has reopened with a completely new look and story.…
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Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Honors Jimmy Kimmel with Courage to Care Award
Jimmy Kimmel, host of ABC’s late-night talk show Jimmy Kimmel Live!, received the Courage to Care award from Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) at the hospital’s “From Paris With Love” gala event on Saturday evening, October 20. Kimmel was honored for his compassion and dedicated support for the hospital, which has made a difference in…
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Check Out the New Single From “Ralph Breaks the Internet” with the Music Video Full of Disney Easter Eggs for “Zero” by Imagine Dragons
Ready to tap your toes in preparation for “Ralph Breaks the Internet?” Now you can! The new single for “Zero”, the end credit song for the new Disney film, released its exciting new music video today. Imagine Dragons takes the lead in the arcade-inspired music video, with Disney Easter eggs all around for you to…
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Construction Begins on The New Solar Facility that Will Provide Power to Walt Disney World Resort
Construction begins! You may remember earlier this month when Disney announced the solar facility but it is already becoming a reality! The project, developed in partnership with Reedy Creek Improvement District and Origis Energy USA will be a 270-acre, 50-megawatt solar facility. When the facility is completed in just a few short months, the panels…
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Travel with the DAPs Crew From Epcot to Magic Kingdom Park and Back – Walt Disney World Travel Blog
We spent Day 5 at the Walt Disney World Resort truly soaking up everything we could! We shared the day with Magic Kingdom Park and Epcot, with a resort stop along the way. Come along with us to see all the magic! We started the morning with getting as close to Epcot park open as…
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Walt Disney World Resort Celebrates World Okapi Day with Newborn Calf
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Oct. 18, 2018) – In honor of World Okapi Day, Walt Disney World Resort today announced the birth of an okapi at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge. The calf was born Oct. 1, 2018, and weighed 54 pounds. Born to mother Zelda and father Mandazi, the calf was up and mobile within…
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Walt Disney World Adventure – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 903
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week the geeks are coming to you from Walt Disney World, more specifically, Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The geeks share about their favorite moments of the trip so far from a corner in Pandora – The World of Avatar. They also share some observations from their trip. If you want more…
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Disney to Launch Solar Panel Farm Capable of Powering Two Walt Disney World Resort Theme Parks!
The Walt Disney World Resort is working on another solar panel farm. The new farm is expected to go on line before the end of the year. The 270-acre, 50-megawatt solar facility, will provide enough energy to power two Disney theme parks. According to Disney, this will reduce emissions by 57,000 tons, or the equivalent of taking 9,300…
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2018 Disney Accelerator Demo Day Spotlights New Ways for Consumers to Connect
Connection is at the heart of the Disney Accelerator program, which provides a select group of start-up companies access to all the creativity, imagination and expertise of The Walt Disney Company and its businesses. Leaders from across the worlds of Disney lend their mentorship and support to these growing companies and enable them to reach…
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Diamonds in the Rough – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to the DISNEY Reporter! This week there is a lot of news surrounding the Disneyland Resort to start things off. This begins with the end of the road for the development of a luxury hotel. The Anaheim city attorney has also made a determination about the eligibility of the upcoming Measure L to the…
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A Sweet Opening for Salt and Straw, Downtown Disney’s Newest Dining Location
Today, Salt and Straw opened in Downtown Disney, the first Orange County location for the brand. The artisan ice cream shop is a welcome addition to the shopping and dining available to guests of the resort. DAPS contributor Murray was on hand for the grand opening festivities this morning, and shared photos and videos of…
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Enter the Magical World of Agrabah with a Look at the Aladdin Teaser Trailer
Disney has released the first teaser trailer for the live-action adaptation of Aladdin. This movie will give a fresh and updated retelling of the classic animated film that was released 26 years ago. In the teaser, we see the vast deserts of Agrabah, the palace in the distance, and who we can imagine to be…
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Get the Scoop on the Grand Opening of Salt and Straw in Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort
Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort is getting bigger and better every single day! Salt and Straw, an exciting ice cream shop with small-batch, chef-driven ice cream made by hand with local ingredients, has found its new home in Disneyland and we couldn’t be any more excited! The shop will have its grand opening…
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Disney’s Christopher Robin To Warm Hearts in Homes on Digital Download and Blu-Ray on November 6!
This summer Disney warmed hearts with the most recent incarnation of Winnie the Pooh. Christopher Robin, starring Ewan McGregor, will be coming to Digital Download and Blu-Ray on November 6. In this film, a grown-up Christopher Robin needs to be saved from himself and be reminded of what truly is important. And who is the best…
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SCAREolers Haunt Downtown Disney With Music From Beyond During Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort
Guests strolling through the Downtown Disney District have been gloriously haunted by the sounds of the SCAREolers on Sunday and Wednesday nights during the Halloween Time season at the Disneyland Resort. This ensemble of ghostly singers perform in front of Wonderground Gallery on these evenings and light up the night with their music! They sing songs…
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The Walt Disney Company Announces New Organizational Structure for its Media Networks Business, Conditional Upon Closing of 21st Century Fox Acquisition
21st Century Fox executives to assume leadership roles at Disney business segment once acquisition closes Peter Rice to become Chairman, Walt Disney Television and Co-Chair, Disney Media Networks Dana Walden to assume new role of Chairman, Disney Television Studios and ABC Entertainment John Landgraf to serve as Chairman of FX Networks and FX Productions Gary E.…
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Harrison Ford’s Last Ride as Indiana Jones Reportedly Taking Filming Adventures Across the Globe Ahead of 2021 Release
Indiana Jones will be going on global adventures when the fifth movie of the series films ahead of its 2021 release. In an interview with ComingSoon, producer Frank Marshall shared some tidbits about the film. Where Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull was filmed predominantly in the United States, Indiana Jones 5…
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Deadline Approaching Soon to Apply for Disney Dreamers Academy at Walt Disney World Resort
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Oct. 31, 2018, will be last day to apply for the Disney Dreamers Academy with Steve Harvey and Essence magazine. This annual outside-the-classroom mentoring program is scheduled for March 21-24, 2019, at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. The program helps 100 select high school students, ages 13-19, from across…
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Mandalorians & Tikis – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to the DISNEY Reporter! This week there are a lot of exciting headlines to cover from around the Disney and geek communities. This includes Star Wars, Disney movies, and the Disneyland Resort. What do you think the top stories of the week are? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below! DISNEY Reporter Headlines…