Category: DAPs Magic News
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Marvel Comics News Digest 11/7 – 11/11/16 Featuring Marvel TL;DR & Star Wars’ Dr. Aphra
INTRODUCING “MARVEL TL;DR” New weekly animated video series breaks down and summarizes some of Marvel’s most popular stories New York, NY—November 11, 2016— Beginning today, Marvel will present fans an all-new weekly online video series devoted to offering fans quick downloads of some of Marvel’s greatest titles, events, and stories. MARVEL TL;DR is for…
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World of Color – Season of Light Brightens Up the Holidays at the Disneyland Resort
The newest incarnation of World of Color has arrived at the Disneyland Resort. World of Color – Season of Light was unveiled as Holidays at the Disneyland Resort kicked off last night. This newest version of the show is a collection of holiday music woven together in both traditional and some newer sounding arrangements. Over…
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Princess Elena of Avalor Arrives at the Disneyland Resort for Festival of Holidays
Princess Elena of Avalor has come to the Disneyland Resort as a part of the Festival of Holidays in Disney California Adventure. Princess Elena is now doing daily meet n’ greets and also arriving in style during the Princess Elena Musical Grand Arrival cavalcade during the holiday season. The cavalcade not only introduces the princess…
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New Rogue One: A Star Wars Story International Trailer Reveals Clues About Movie
A new international trailer for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story has hit the internet and it offers a deeper glimpse into what will be seen when the movie hits theaters in December. Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, which comes out on December 16th, will chronicle events happening between the Rebellion and Empire leading…
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Disney Releases New Beauty and the Beast Poster
Disney has released a new poster for it’s upcoming live-action film Beauty and the Beast via Emma Watson’s facebook page. The poster is for Disney’s upcoming live-action adaptation of the studio’s animated classic Beauty and the Beast. The film, which brings the story and characters audiences know and love to life in a stunning, cinematic event, is…
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Candy Cane Dates Announced for Disneyland Resort!
There are lots of things to look forward to during the holidays at the Disneyland Resort. One holiday tradition that many look forward to is the making of the candy canes both in Disneyland and also Disney California Adventure. The dates for these delectable hand pulled treats are as follows: Available at Candy Palace November…
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Ground is Broken on Toy Story Land for Shanghai Disneyland
Even before Shanghai Disneyland had opened, a new expansion was being worked on. Today the Disney Parks Blog announced that chairman and chief executive officer of The Walt Disney Company, along with Bob Chapek, chairman of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, and Fan Xiping, chairman of Shanghai Shendi Group, have announced that Toy Story Land…
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Knott’s Merry Farm 2016 Returns In November
Knott’s Merry Farm has been a holiday delight for many years. Now returning on November 19 to Knott’s Berry Farm, this event will have new and returning classics for families to enjoy. Among the returning things to do is the Christmas Crafts Village, where guests can shop around Ghost Town for some unique gifts. Some…
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Disney Releases New Moana Content!
More content has been shared in anticipation of the release of the newest animated feature, Moana. These two videos continue to showcase what fans will see when this movie hits theaters in November. “Moana” filmmakers invite moviegoers to venture behind the scenes with “The Way to Moana.” Featuring commentary from filmmakers, voice talent, songwriters, and key…
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Dapper Day Details – Sundays with DAPs
This last weekend thousands of well dressed Disney fans strolled through the Disneyland Resort celebrating Dapper Day. This event happens at the Disneyland Resort twice a year and people dress there best for a fun Sunday afternoon in the parks. This always makes for a fun time at Disneyland as one gets to see all…
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New Rogue One: A Star Wars Story TV Spot
As Rogue One: A Star Wars Story gets closer to coming to theaters in December, another TV spot has arrived. This TV spot is entitled “Together” and can be seen here: From Lucasfilm comes the first of the Star Wars standalone films, “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story,” an all-new epic adventure. In a time of conflict, a group of unlikely heroes…
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Marvel Comics News Digest 10/31 – 11/4/16 Featuring Video Comics and Ghost Rider
With week after Halloween there are a few noteworthy items to look forward to for November. An announcement over an expansion of Marvel Unlimited comes in. Video Comics will be a new media that brings more Marvel to Disney XD. Ghost Rider will have an upcoming series. Thunderbolts gets into trouble. Champions has a special…
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Doctor Strange Review – DAPsCast Episode 41
Mr. Daps and Murray review Doctor Strange after seeing the “midnight premier” in IMAX 3D.
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Geek Eats Disney Recipes: Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Brown Butter – Artist Point at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
As fall comes full force it is often easy to look around for some hearty fall-ish meals and find some hearty meat dishes. For vegetarians though, it isn’t always as easy. At Artist Point at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Lodge, healthy eaters can try out the Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Brown Butter. Or if instead you…
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Doctor Strange – Review by Mr. DAPs
The Marvel universe, or should I say multiverse, just got quite a bit bigger with the introduction of Doctor Strange. The movie is about Doctor Stephen Strange, an incredibly successful neurosurgeon, who’s life is turned upside-down after a car accident robs him of his ability to use his hands. Following the accident Strange goes on…
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Magical New Images Arrive from Disney’s Live-Action Beauty and the Beast
Disney has released a collection of new pictures offering a better look at what Emma Watson as Belle and Dan Stevens as Beast will look like when Disney’s newest incarnation of Beauty and the Beast hits theaters next year. Watson and Stevens will be joined by Luke Evans, Kevin Kline, Josh Gad, Ewan McGregor, Stanley Tucci,…
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Three Disney Parks Holiday Specials To Air November And December
Disney Parks Blog has announced three holiday specials in November and December. “The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration” will air November 24 at 8 pm EST on ABC. Julianne and Derek Hough will host the two hour special which will take place at Walt Disney World. The special will have musical performances by…
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CHOC Walk – Sundays with DAPs
On Sunday October 30th thousands of walkers descended on the Disneyland Resort to raise money for the Children’s Hospital of Orange County. The event raised $3.1 million dollars for CHOC. This year, the ambassador for CHOC Walk was the family of Timmaree Hicks, a child with eye cancer who received care at CHOC for two years…
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Disney Releases New Moana Video by Alessia Cara: How Far I’ll Go
Today Disney released a new music video in anticipation of its upcoming animated feature film Moana. How Far I Go is performed by Alessia Cara. The song, written by Lin-Manuel Miranda appears both in the movie and also in the end credits. The video was posted on vevo here. The full Moana soundtrack will be…
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Octopus Power! – Fun Facts About Hank and Friends From Finding Dory
For many watching Finding Dory, Hank became a new favorite character. But why does he only have seven tentacles? This and many other tidbits were shared in the bonus features of Finding Dory from Disney Movies Anywhere or Blu-Ray. Today, we share with you a few fun facts about Hank and the octopus family in…
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The Lion Guard – Life in the Pride Lands on Disney DVD January 10th
It’s time for some more The Lion Guard! The continuation of story of Kion, Simba and Nala’s second-born cub, continues with the release of The Lion Guard: Life in the Pride Lands. This Disney DVD will be available on January 10th. Here is a synopsis of what will be included in this offering: Rough, tough and…
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Knotts Announces New And Returning Experiences For 2017
Knott’s Berry Farm has been expanding their resort in the recent years by not only opening new attractions and experiences but revamping long time favorites. Recently they announced what is coming to both Knott’s Berry Farm and Soak City in 2017. Returning will be both the Boysenberry Festival and new favorite among guests Ghost Town…
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New Haunted Mansion Tombstones Have Appeared At Disneyland
Haunted Mansion has always been known to have several gags throughout the attraction and even in line. A long time easter egg has been the tombstones that appear throughout the queue. The headstones had references to the Imagineers that worked on the ride. According to the original post on Disney Parks Blog, they were removed at…
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MARVEL STUDIOS ANNOUNCES THE FINALISTS and GRAND PRIZE WINNER Of MARVEL STUDIOS’ DOCTOR STRANGE: THE MAGIC OF STEM CHALLENGE
PRESS RELEASE: BURBANK, Calif. (October 31, 2016) — Disney, Marvel Studios, Dolby, Synchrony Bank, Broadcom MASTERS and Society for Science and the Public are pleased to announce the winner and finalists of the nationwide MARVEL STUDIOS’ DOCTOR STRANGE–THE MAGIC OF STEM CHALLENGE, in conjunction with the November 4, 2016, theatrical release of Marvel Studios’ Doctor Strange, starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Rachel McAdams, with Mads Mikkelsen and Tilda Swinton. MARVEL STUDIOS’ DOCTOR STRANGE–THE MAGIC OF STEM challenged girls to create a…