Category: DAPs Magic News
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Baby Version of Dory From ‘Finding Dory’ Will Have You Saying “Awww”
Since opening day, Disney and Pixar’s Finding Dory has skyrocketed to $154 million (at the four-day mark) in sales, according to Box Office Mojo. Both domestic and international sales have proven the film to be successful. Just for reference, Finding Nemo reeled in a total of $77 million on the four-day mark. The film which…
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Treasure Cove – Shanghai Disneyland In Detail
Continuing in the look at the newest Disney park we come to Treasure Cove. This Pirates of the Caribbean themed land demonstrates how popular the buccaneers are. The entire land is themed to the popular movies, not necessarily the attraction which first debuted at Disneyland in Anaheim. It’s the first time an attraction has inspired…
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Adventure Isle – Shanghai Disneyland In Detail
Continuing on with the tour around the park we have reached the Gardens of Imagination and will now go counter-clockwise. Normally this is Tomorrowland in many of the Disneyland parks around the globe. But, here, it is home to Adventure Isle – a new type of land just for Shanghai Disneyland. Although it does fit…
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Disney California Adventure Park Adds New ‘Frozen’ Dining Packages
With the success of Disneyland Resort’s Frozen – Live at the Hyperion at Disney California Adventure Park, new dining packages within the park have been announced. For those that love fine dining with added perks featuring the new stage show, these packages are perfect. The Official Disneyland Resort website has listed several new options. First…
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Gardens of Imagination – Shanghai Disneyland In Detail
The word that keeps coming to mind with Shanghai Disneyland is unique. It is such an original Disneyland park that you can compare it, but will find it has taken an unusual spin on the traditions that Walt Disney originated. Before this I looked at one of those artistic spins – Mickey Avenue. It can…
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Star Wars Rebels: Season 2 Flying to Blu-Ray and DVD on August 30
Fans of Star Wars Rebels will be happy to know that season 2 of Star Wars Rebels is coming to Blu-Ray and DVD on August 30. This animated adventure series chronicles the adventures of the crew of the Ghost as they begin the struggle against the Empire during the early stages of the Rebellion. The…
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Mickey Avenue and the Entrance – Shanghai Disneyland In Detail
Shanghai Disneyland has created quite the buzz with its opening. Sold out tickets and a multi-day grand opening have made this a Disney park to remember. But, it’s the attractions and the atmosphere that make this the memorable experience. Here is the first part of a series of looking at each area of the park…
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Meet the Disneyland Resort 2016 All-American College Band
A yearly summer tradition has returned to the Disneyland Resort. On Thursday June 16 Disneyland guests were introduced to the Disneyland Resort 2016 All-American College Band. This collection of college students from around the country have descended on the Disneyland Resort for 11 weeks to entertain at Disney California Adventure and Disneyland Tuesdays-Saturdays until the…
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“FINDING DORY” Welcomes Low-Vision and Blind Audiences to the Movie Theater for Groundbreaking Experience
“FINDING DORY” WELCOMES LOW-VISION AND BLIND AUDIENCES TO THE MOVIE THEATER FOR GROUNDBREAKING EXPERIENCE Audio Descriptive Narration Available in Theaters for the First Time Via Disney Movies Anywhere App PRESS RELEASE: BURBANK, Calif. (June 16, 2016) – As Disney•Pixar’s “Finding Dory” swims into theaters this week, low-vision and blind fans are invited to enjoy the film…
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Shanghai Disney Resort Celebrates Historic Grand Opening as the First Disney Resort in Mainland China
Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger Joins Chinese Leaders to Declare Shanghai Disneyland Open to Its First Official Guests A 60-year History of Creativity, Innovation and Storytelling Brings Disney Magic to a Resort That Is Distinctly Chinese PRESS RELEASE: SHANGHAI, June 16, 2016–– Shanghai Disney Resort, the first Disney resort in Mainland China and the sixth…
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A Look Back At Shanghai Disneyland’s Opening Day
In splendor and fanfare, Shanghai Disneyland has completely opened. The newest Disney park is unique, featuring rides that are not found anywhere else, and brand new lands that capture the imagination. The day for many guests began at the entrance. Lines began fairly early in the morning, but were modest compared to most Disney opening…
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Disneytown – Shanghai’s New Kind of Downtown Disney
China’s premier Disney Resort is set to be one of the best as it opens fully to the public. But, before the opening of the parks and hotel, Disneytown premiered to those that wanted to shop and eat Disney style. Dining The first thing noticed about this shopping center was how much there is to…
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Watch the Shanghai Disney Resort Dedication Ceremony
On June 16, 2016, the Shanghai Disney Resort celebrated its opening with a dedication ceremony in front of the Enchanted Storybook Castle at Shanghai Disneyland. Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger dedicated the park, saying, “To all who come to this happy place, welcome. Shanghai Disneyland is your land. Here you leave today and discover imaginative worlds…
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Watch the Shanghai Disney Resort Grand Opening Gala Here!
The Walt Disney Company has posted the Shanghai Disney Resort Grand Opening Gala on YouTube. Shanghai Disneyland will be officially opening at 12:00 PM on June 16, 2016. DAPs Magic’s very own Murray will be at Shanghai Disneyland for this historic event. Follow along and see Shanghai Disneyland through the lens of his phone and camera…
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Shanghai Disney Resort Launches Historic Three-Day Grand Opening with World Premiere of Disney’s THE LION KING in Mandarin
Celebrities Among the First to Enjoy Highly Acclaimed Broadway Musical at Walt Disney Grand Theatre Guests Explore Disneytown and Wishing Star Park as Resort Approaches Official Grand Opening on June 16 PRESS RELEASE: SHANGHAI, June 14, 2016 – Shanghai Disney Resort celebrated the global premiere of the first Mandarin production of Disney’s THE LION KING Tuesday night in a gala affair…
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Zootopia – Mr. DAPs Home Theater Review
Imagine a world of animals living together in a modern animal metropolis. In Zootopia, this is exactly where we find Judy Hopps (Ginnifer Goodwin), a rabbit, following her dream to be a police officer. Obviously being a rabbit trying to join a police force full of larger animals has a few challenges. Things are made more difficult…
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The Walt Disney Company Celebrates Historic Grand Opening of Shanghai Disney Resort
World-Class Disney Resort Result of Years of Collaboration and Partnership PRESS RELEASE: SHANGHAI, June 14, 2016 — The Walt Disney Company is proud to celebrate the opening of Shanghai Disney Resort, the first Disney resort in Mainland China and the sixth Disney resort worldwide. A three-day grand opening celebration commemorates the culmination of one of the largest…
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Marvel Comics News Digest 6/6 – 6/10/16
ENCHANTED TIKI ROOM #1 Brings Feathery Fun to Marvel Comics! All-New Disney Kingdoms Series Launching This Fall New York, NY – June 9th, 2016 – The world famous attraction comes to Marvel Comics for an all-new adventure! Today, Marvel Entertainment and the minds at Walt Disney Imagineering are proud to announce ENCHANTED TIKI ROOM…
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A Finding Dory Inspired Recipe: Fish Are Friends Not Food Tacos
Finding Dory is almost in theaters and Geeks Who Eat are very big fans of Finding Nemo have shared a Finding Dory inspired recipe in anticipation of this new Disney-Pixar fish flick! Remembering that “fish are friends not food,” the Geeks Who Eat made sure that no harm comes to any fish in the making of their…
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John Williams Confirmed to Score Indiana Jones 5 and Star Wars Episode VIII
Music geeks around the world can heave a big sigh of relief. John Williams is confirmed to compose the scores to both Indiana Jones 5 and also Star Wars Episode VIII. The news confirming Indiana Jones 5 comes from the American Film Institute’s event honoring John Williams where Steve Spielberg confirmed to Scott Mantz of Access Hollywood that…
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Smarter Not Harder – Mr. DAPs Life Lessons
Life lessons can come from the most random of places. Watch Disney movies and television shows long enough and something is bound to be learned. For me, one of the most important life lessons I ever learned from was Scrooge McDuck on Ducktales back in the days of the Disney Afternoon. In this series, I…
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A Special Celebration of Ghost Town’s 75th Anniversary at Knott’s
Knott’s Berry Farm has had a rich history in Southern California. Walter and Cordelia Knott started a farm and grew it into the first themed amusement park. How it really got to that point was through Ghost Town. This western themed area has been a mainstay since the 1940’s. Now, for the 75th anniversary of…
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How I Ended Up a Knott’s Berry Farm Regular
Today Knott’s Berry Farm kicked off it’s 75th anniversary celebration of Ghost Town. What Walter and Cordelia Knott started out as a farm that had a berry stand eventually grew into a restaurant. The restaurant became so popular that Walter Knott decided to create a place that guests could enjoy while waiting and Ghost Town was…
