Category: DAPs Magic News
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Disneyland’s Candlelight Processional and Ceremony Celebrates Christmas Story with Chris Hemsworth
Disneyland took the Christmas season to a whole new level as it shares the story of Christmas with the annual Candlelight Processional and Ceremony. Every year on the first weekend of December the front of Main Street Station is transformed into a giant stage that will accommodate a choir of 600, handbells, orchestra, soloists, and…
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Six Reasons to Stay at the Hotels of the Disneyland Resort During the Holidays
Holidays at the Disneyland Resort is one of the most enchanting times to visit the theme parks, and also stay at one of the three on-property hotels. Here are six reasons to enjoy the holidays at the Hotels of the Disneyland Resort: Christmas Trees, Décor and More:The Craftsman-inspired décor at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa…
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Disney’s Live-Action Mulan Finds Its Star in Liu Yifei
After visiting five continents and seeing more than thousands of actresses, Disney has found Mulan! Chinese actress Liu Yifei, also known as Crystal Liu, met all of Disney’s expectations, fluent English, martial arts skills, and a true star quality. Liu is adored by the Chinese public, gaining the nickname of “Fairy Sister” for her pure…
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Toys for Tots Donation Drive Comes to Downtown Disney District December 2 and 3
The holidays are the most wonderful time of the year, and sharing with those less fortunate helps make it even more magical! Join in by donating a brand new, unwrapped toy valued at $10 or more from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. on December 2 and 3 in the Downtown Disney District! Join Disney VoluntEARS,…
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The Holidays Are Here! – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to the DISNEY Reporter! This week there is a lot of news to cover. With Disney-Pixar’s Coco coming to the screen this week, there is no shortage of things to talk about around the world of animation. John Lasseter also stepped down for a six month break. We report on this developing story. Lunar…
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‘Tis the Season for Disney Animated Movies
Happy Thanksgiving! This is the day for giving thanks, enjoying turkey, and spending time with those who are near and dear to you. It is also a fantastic time to see animated features courtesy of the Walt Disney Company. For decades, this has been the time for Disney, and now Pixar, animated features to be…
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Festival of Holidays Merchandise Round-Up
With the Holidays back at the Disneyland Resort, Disney California Adventure has seen the return of Festival of Holidays. This years Food and Wine Festival proved to be very popular, and this seasons festival is so far, just as much of a hit. While the main stars are the food and drinks (which are great,…
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A Very Star Wars Birthday! – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to another week of Disney Reporter. Here we share the top Disney and geek stories that were covered in the news by DAPs Magic each week. This week there is quite a bit to cover so not everything made it in. Here are the posts that were covered though on this edition of Disney…
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Disney-Pixar Releases All-New Incredible Teaser Trailer
We’re only 7 months away from “Incredibles 2” hitting the theaters on June 15, 2018, and we’ve gotten our first glimpse into the film! Our favorite super family is still unsuspecting that the baby, Jack-Jack, has gained powers and is starting to learn how to use them! As this unfolds, a new super villain shows…
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Star Tours Now Takes Guests to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Planet
Star Tours – The Adventures Continue now has new adventures at both Disneyland and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. As guests board the Starspeeders, with R2-D2 and C-3P0, and race through the galaxy they will find themselves visiting a planet in the outer rim of the Star Wars galaxy. This planet is now known as Batuu. Imagineer…
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Damsel Designed Brings All-New Magic with Holiday Collection
Prepare your closets! The Damsel Designed holiday collection launches tomorrow, November 17, at 5:00 p.m. MST! The collection holds some all-new fairytale inspired fashion with nods to your favorite princesses! The store mainly focuses on skirts, but there will be tops, purses, and even more that we haven’t seen before! The fashion from Damsel Designed…
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Annual Passholder Sip and Savor Pass Returns For Festival of Holidays 2017
Festival of Holidays has returned to Disney California Adventure, and the Sip and Savor pass has come with it! This popular, annual passholder-exclusive item from Food and Wine Festival earlier in the year has made its grand return and it is only gaining more attention! It seems everywhere you look around the resort, you’ll find…
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Celebrate #HappyBirthdayMickey With Mickey Mouse
Mickey is on another birthday adventure and wants to spend it with you! The #HappyBirthdayMickey celebrations will take place in Disney Parks around the world! Heres what each park has to offer. The Disneyland Resort will host a celebration cavalcade starting at “it’s a small world” and pausing for a special moment with his friends in…
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John Lasseter Honored with Diane Disney-Miller Lifetime Achievement Award by Walt Disney Family Museum
The Walt Disney Family Museum had their 3rd annual Gala celebrating the bestowment of the Diane Disney-Miller Lifetime Achievement Award to this year’s recipient, John Lasseter. The special fundraising gala was held at the Golden Gate Club at the Presidio, San Francisco. John Lasseter, Chief Creative Officer at Pixar and Walt Disney Animation Studios is…
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It’s Holiday Time – Disney Reporter
Welcome to this week’s edition of Disney Reporter. Each week we cover the top stories in the Disney and geek community as covered on DAPs Magic. This week the main stories revolve around the Holidays coming to the Disneyland Resort. There is also a lot of Star Wars news. Posts referenced in this edition of…
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Holiday Time at the Disneyland Resort Kicks Off With A Christmas Fantasy Parade!
Holiday Time has officially kicked off at the Disneyland Resort. One holiday tradition for many guests is watching A Christmas Fantasy Parade at Disneyland. This Christmas tradition has Disney characters, toy trumpet players, elves, and of course Santa Claus! This parade debuted in 1994 and replaced A Very Merry Christmas Parade. It has been modified…
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The Spirit of the Season is Alive with Disney ¡Viva Navidad! at Disney California Adventure!
Disney ¡Viva Navidad! is back and delighting guests during the holiday season again in Disney California Adventure. With the Three Cabelleros, Mickey, Minnie, and a host of dancers and performers, this is a show that is sure to get anyone into the spirit of the season! A part of Festival of Holidays at the Disneyland…
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Disney-Pixar’s COCO Helps Kick Off GRAMMY Music Education Coalition
First-of its-Kind Organization, GRAMMY™ Music Education Coalition Launches National Movement to Expand Music Education Programs in Public Schools Industry leaders and Music NGOs Unite to Lead Systemic Change in Nashville, New York and Philadelphia schools Disney•Pixar’s “Coco,” Berklee College of Music, Guitar Center Join GRAMMY Music Education Coalition Efforts to Kick Off Program NASHVILLE, TENN.…
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Cars 3 – Mr. DAPs Home Entertainment Review
Focus. speed. I am speed. One winner. Forty two losers. I eat losers for breakfast. Or so Lightning McQueen thinks as Cars 3 begins. However as younger cars join racing, McQueen discovers that his mantra isn’t quite as effective as it once was. After a crash, Lightning McQueen’s future in racing becomes increasingly uncertain. He…
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Cars 3 – Mr. DAPs Digital Home Entertainment Review
Lightning McQueen is discovering that he isn’t as young as he used to be. A whole new generation of cars are making him feel his age and wonder about his future. After a pretty serious accident, many wonder if Lightning will even have a future. However, Lightning McQueen decides he wants to decide his own…
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Loki, Clarabelle, & Soundsational – Disneyland Update 11/6/17 & Sundays With DAPs
It’s time for Disneyland updates again! Even though this week is the transition week between Halloween and Christmas there’s a lot that was added on the weekend that is enhancing the parks already. But, also one thing that is leaving for a time. Holiday Transition Like I said, there are transitions of decorations throughout the…
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Guide to Thor: Ragnarok Easter Eggs and Comic References
Thor: Ragnarok is unlike any Marvel movie, but it still has its share of easter eggs. If you have not seen the movie yet, don’t ready any further. Check out this post for a review instead. Then see the movie and come back here. Thor: Ragnarok Easter Eggs From the Comics Frog of Thunder In…
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Cast Announced for Disney’s Big-Screen Retelling of The Lion King
BURBANK, Calif. (Nov. 1, 2017) – The all-star lineup for director Jon Favreau’s new take on Disney’s 1994 classic animated film “The Lion King” includes stars from the film, TV, theater and music arenas. Featuring pioneering filmmaking techniques, the film welcomes back to the big screen iconic characters that audiences have long treasured—but in a…
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New Disneyland Resort Hotel and Parking – Disney Reporter
The Disneyland Resort recently announced that the East gate project was no longer. Instead new parking and a new hotel will be coming to the West side of the Disneyland Resort. This not only changes the guest flow around the Disneyland Resort. It also will dramatically change Downtown Disney as many businesses will be replaced…