Category: DAPs Magic News
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New Star Wars Book Connects Theme Parks to Larger Star Wars Story
In Thrawn: Alliances the Emporer is going to pair both Darth Vader and Grand Admiral Thrawn on a very specific mission to a specific place that has significance to both of these Imperial leaders. This mission will also hold significance to those Disney fans who are familiar with the future of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. Fans…
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Marvel, Movies, and More – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to this week’s edition of DISNEY Reporter! There are several pretty big stories that broke this week in the Disney and geek community. Disney Parks announced new Marvel lands coming to three parks in the coming years. Indiana Jones 5 will begin filming next year. Glen Keane has a new exhibit at the Walt…
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The Walt Disney Company Commits More Than $100 Million to Bring Comfort to Children and Their Families in Hospitals
Expanded Program Will Also Increase the Number of Disney Wishes Granted Each Year HOUSTON, TX., and BURBANK, Calif., March 7, 2018 – Robert A. Iger, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, The Walt Disney Company, today announced an innovative plan to dedicate more than $100 million in company resources, including cash, products and services, to reinvent the…
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Exciting New Experiences and Entertainment Highlight an Incredible Summer that Kicks Off Memorial Day Weekend at Walt Disney World Resort
Fun includes new entertainment in all four theme parks, Disney’s Animal Kingdom 20th anniversary celebration, a new Typhoon Lagoon nighttime party and the June 30 opening of Toy Story Land LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (March 15, 2018) – From Super Heroes to an intergalactic concert, from eye-popping shows to a nighttime beach party to get your…
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New Marvel Themed Areas to Assemble in Disney Parks Worldwide
With Marvel a growing part of the Disney universe, it seems logical that our favorite superheroes were bound to have a larger part in Disney parks. Today it was announced there are themed areas in the works for three Disney Resorts around the globe. The Disneyland Resort in California, Disneyland Paris, and Hong Kong Disneyland…
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Mr. DAPS’ Favorites! – The Top 8 Foods at the Knott’s Berry Farm Boysenberry Festival
This last weekend the Knott’s Berry Farm Boysenberry Festival returned and this year the food is better than ever! During the media preview hosted by Knott’s Berry Farm, I had the opportunity to try many of the delicious Boysenberry offerings. A day dedicated to food is a good day. A day dedicated to…
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Revered Director John Musker Celebrates Retirement
After a wonderfully productive four decades, legendary animation director John Musker has taken his retirement from Walt Disney Animation Studios. Musker, most well-known for his work with fellow luminary Ron Clements, made his directorial debut on The Great Mouse Detective, and went on to lead some of the most successful titles during his tenure, including…
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New Experiences, New Disney – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to another week’s edition of the DISNEY Reporter. This week there is a lot of new things to report on. This week Splitsville Luxury Lanes officially opened at Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort. The walls also came down on Main Street, USA and the brick that has been unveiled is BEAUTIFUL! There also…
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Children’s Hospital of Orange County Introduces 2018 CHOC Walk in the Park Ambassador
Each year, Children’s Hospital of Orange County picks a child to act as the ambassador for the CHOC Walk in the Park presented by the Disneyland Resort. This week, it was announced they chose their ambassador, Justin! Justin was born 11 years ago with a very rare neurological condition that made him and his family…
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The Walt Disney Company Reorganizes Into Four Segments
New Structure Consolidates the Company’s Direct-to-Consumer Services, Technology and International Media Operations into a Single, Worldwide Business to Capitalize on Growth Opportunities Parks and Resorts and Consumer Products Operations Combined to Create New Hub Where Disney’s Stories, Characters and Franchises Come to Life Kevin Mayer Named Chairman of Direct-to-Consumer and International Segment Bob Chapek Named…
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A Disney Vegan: 2018 DCA Food & Wine Festival
Hey Hey DAPs Vegans! We’re back with another dose of veggie bites at the Disneyland Resort! This time around we are covering the ever popular Food & Wine Festival at Disney California Adventure running now through April 12th. DCA’s Food & Wine Festival has grown tremendously over the last few years bringing lots of new…
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Muppet Guys Talking Shares the Magic Behind The Muppets! – Review by Mr. DAPs
Since the 1950s, Jim Henson’s Muppets have delighted fans from around the globe with their vibrant personalities, friendships, and adventures. What started off as puppets on a local Saturday morning TV show led to late night appearances, their own television shows, movies, and more! The magic behind The Muppets has fascinated Muppet fans for decades…
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Join the Muppets as They Bring their Live Extravaganza to Europe for the First Time
For the first time in the history of The Muppets, fans can join their favorite gang in Europe this summer! The O2 in the UK will host The Muppets and all their crazy antics, which will be a huge extravaganza not to miss! The live show will follow the original format of The Muppet Show. Led by Kermit…
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Saying Hello and Goodbye – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to another week’s edition of DISNEY Reporter! This week, there are two new trailer from Mary Poppins Return and also Christopher Robin. David Ogden Stiers has passed away. Disney California Adventure’s Food and Wine Festival is in full force at the Disneyland Resort. King Triton’s Carousel stopped spinning at the Disneyland Resort this last…
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Thor: Ragnarok – Home Entertainment Review by Mr. DAPs
Things just don’t seem to be going well for Thor. In Thor: Ragnarok, Thor finds himself facing a crisis that threatens the very existence of Asgard. To top it all off, Thor is up against his greatest foe yet and doesn’t have his hammer Mjölnir. Thor soon finds himself not only fighting against the evil…
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Expansion, Celebration, & Rain! – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to another edition of DISNEY Reporter! This week there is a lot to cover from a lot of different corners of the Disney and geek communities. Starting off, Disneyland Paris had a fairly substantial announcement this week about the future of the Walt Disney Studios Park. Mickey Mouse is celebrating 90 years this year…
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New Video Showcases Music of Muppet Babies Along With Statler and Waldorf!
Muppet Babies is getting closer and closer to returning to television. The new Disney Channel show will be debuting on March 23rd. As this date gets closer, more clips and previews of what will be seen continue to be released. The newest showcases a musical number from the show along with the world’s most famous…
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Tom Holland Makes Surprise Visit to Los Angeles Hospital as Part of Marvel: The Universe Unites Charity Campaign
Tom Holland made magic by visiting LA County + USC Medical Center with a $1 Million of toys donated by Funko to the Starlight Children’s Foundation. Mr. Spider-Man himself, Tom Holland arrived with the Amazon’s Treasure Truck to make this special delivery. He then proceeded to spend time with children at the hospital. This special surprise was…
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Coco – Home Entertainment Review by Mr. DAPs
What do you do when you absolutely love music but it is forbidden in your family? In Disney-Pixar’s Coco, this is exactly the circumstance that Miguel finds himself in. He is a young boy who is an aspiring musician in a family of shoe makers. He loves it more than anything. He has a secret…
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Cast of Disney’s ‘A Wrinkle in Time’ Gather in Hollywood for Press Conference
Today, the cast and crew of Disney’s A Wrinkle in Time came together in Hollywood to participate in a press conference. Director Ava DuVernay led the discussion and was joined by Oprah Winfrey, Reese Witherspoon, Mindy Kaling, Chris Pine, Zach Galifianakis, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Storm Reid, Levi Miller, Deric McCabe, Rowan Blanchard and screenwriter Jennifer Lee. A Wrinkle…
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A Colorful News Week! – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to this week’s edition of DISNEY Reporter! There is news this week from Disneyland, Walt Disney World, the world of television (both Descendants 3 and The Muppets), and even Star Wars! We hope you enjoy this week’s edition of DISNEY Reporter. Please let us know what you think of the stories and our story…
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Disney’s A Wrinkle in Time Stars Surprise Fans at Disneyland Resort
The stars of Disney’s upcoming “A Wrinkle in Time,” Oprah Winfrey, Reese Witherspoon, Mindy Kaling and Storm Reid, made a surprise appearance on stage at Disney California Adventure Park’s Sneak Peek Theatre following an exclusive preview of the studio’s upcoming epic adventure directed by Ava DuVernay. They later posed with “A Wrinkle in Time” fans…
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New Brick Around Streetcar Track Revealed as Town Square Walls Come Down at Disneyland
This morning, guests at the Disneyland Resort discovered that walls have come down around Town Square on Main Street. This follows the walls coming down around the central plaza earlier this week. With the walls coming down revealed new brick surrounding the horse-drawn streetcar tracks. The resulting look changes the feel a little bit in…
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A Wrinkle in Time Soundtrack to be Released on March 9th
A WRINKLE IN TIME ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACK TO FEATURE RARE NEW RECORDING FROM SADE AND END CREDIT TRACK BY DJ KHALED FEATURING DEMI LOVATO, PLUS NEW SONGS BY SIA, KEHLANI AND CHLOE X HALLE SOUNDTRACK PRODUCED BY AVA DuVERNAY SCORE BY COMPOSER RAMIN DJAWADI WALT DISNEY RECORDS SOUNDTRACK SET FOR RELEASE ON MARCH 9 Burbank, Calif.…