Category: DAPs Magic News
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Netflix to Become “Exclusive U.S. Pay-TV Home” of the Latest Disney Films this Fall
Are you a fan of the streaming service, Netflix? Do you enjoy Disney films? This fall, “Netflix will become the exclusive U.S. pay-TV home of the latest films from Disney, Marvel, Lucasfilm and Pixar.” The announcement was made via a blog post by Chief Content Officer, Ted Sarandos. Variety reports: Netflix’s U.S. rights cover Disney…
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The Finest Hours – Mr. DAPs Home Theater Review
Based on a true story, The Finest Hours tells the story of the greatest small-boat rescue in the history of the United States Coast Guard. After a storm rips a T-2 oil tanker in half, 30 sailers find themselves trapped on half a ship that is sinking off the coast of Cape Cod. Coast Guard…
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Marvel Studios Announces Official Cast of ‘Thor: Ragnarok’
With the ongoing sucess of Marvel Studios, projects are always in constant motion. Over the weekend, the company announced the official cast lineup for Thor: Ragnarok. In the past few month alone, various rumors were flying around as to who would be in the third film installment. Let’s take a look the returning faces and…
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Soarin’ Over The World Brings California Aviators Story On June 17
When Soarin’ Over The World premieres at Disney California Adventure on June 17 it will be brought to guests by the California Aviators. Disney Parks Blog shared the California Aviators story where the group has taken residence in Grizzly Peak Airfield to learn to fly. The Aviators use the park as testing ground because it…
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Brand NEW Live-Action ‘Beauty and the Beast’ Teaser Trailer Released
On Monday, Walt Disney Studios shared the first teaser trailer for the upcoming live-action film, Beauty and the Beast. In this brief clip, we hear familiar tunes and see some iconic elements from the original animated version. Disney’s Beauty and the Beast opens in theaters on March 17, 2017. Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” is…
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Lee Cockerell, Scrooge McDuck, Disney Infinity & More – DAPsCast Episode 32
In this episode Lee Cockerell talks about leading operations at Walt Disney World and what he learned in leadership, then it’s thoughts on the ends of Disney Infinity and Disney Dollars. There’s a small tribute to Alan Young, voice of Scrooge McDuck who recently passed away. And finally thoughts on Star Wars Celebration coming to…
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Experience Nighttime Like Never Before at Disney’s Animal Kingdom!
Nighttime at the Walt Disney World is about to get even more exciting as Disney’s Animal Kingdom opens up a whole new set of adventures for guests to experience after dark this summer. Starting on May 27th, Disney’s Animal Kingdom will remain open after dark with new adventures to experience. The following night, The Jungle…
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Visit Epcot This Summer for Frozen Ever After Attraction & Royal Sommerhus!
Frozen fans visiting Epcot this summer will be excited to know that wineter and summer will be daily combined when the new Frozen Ever After attraction and Royal Sommerhus open on June 21. These two new Frozen-themed-themed experienced will be located in the Norway pavilion and offer guests an immersive opportunity to visit Anna, Elsa,…
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Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular to Historically Takes Disney’s Hollywood Studios to a Galaxy Far, Far Away!
The Star Wars universe continues to grow at Disney Theme Parks with the announcement that this summer Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be getting the most advanced pyrotechnic display it has ever seen. The best part? It will be an immersive Star Wars fireworks experience that will take viewers throughout the Star Wars galaxy to locations…
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Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire to Debut at Magic Kingom June 17th!
Guests visiting Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom this summer are in for a new treat. Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire will come to life in front of Cinderella Castle daily starting on Jun 17, 2016. It will bring to life both classic and contemporary Disney favorites in a musical celebration with Mickey Mouse and his group…
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Marvel’s ‘Captain America: Civil War’ Becomes Biggest Global Film of 2016 Nearing $1 Billion
On Thursday, Entertainment Weekly reported that Marvel’s Captain America: Civil War has become the biggest global grossing film of 2016. The film which opened in theaters on May 6, has skyrocketed to over $978 million, according to Boxoffice Mojo. In doing so, the film surpassed Disney’s Zootopia and The Jungle Book. With theses numbers, foreign sales…
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Adventureland’s Adopt A Stuffed Animal
Adventureland has always had a great assortment of stuffed animals to purchase. Now you can have a more personal touch to your purchase. Guests can get an adoption certificate at the Adventureland Bazaar when getting the new member of the family. Guests are also encouraged to name the stuffed animal and take an oath to care…
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Star Wars Rebels Interactive Adventure Coming to Disney Parks
This summer, guests will be able to go on an interactive adventure with the Star Wars Rebels crew. It begins at the Disney resort rooms at either Disneyland or Walt Disney World. Guests will see a banner hanging on their hotel room door that indicates the Empire has been there. Eventually, guests will be led…
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Top Theater Talent Helps Create The Frozen Musical at Disney California Adventure
Disney Parks Blog has recently divulged the list of talent that has brought Frozen to life at the Hyperion Theater at Disney California Adventure. This stage musical will have Tony-nominated and great musical talent including director Liesl Tommy, scenic designer Robert Brill, choreographer Christopher Windom, and music supervisor Jason Michael Webb. They discuss what it takes…
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Hong Kong Disneyland Begins Ride Tests for Marvel’s Iron Man Experience
Looks like Hong Kong Disneyland is about to receive some Tony Stark presence in the park. Over on Disney Parks Blog, the site announced testing for the brand new Iron Man attraction has begun. Marvel’s Iron Man Experience was announced back in 2013 and many cheered on behalf of its arrival. In doing so, once open,…
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Goodbye to the Skyway Chalet at Disneyland
Recently news broke out that Disneyland has filed a permit with the city of Anaheim to demolish the Skyway Chalet in Fantasyland. This building served as an entrance and exit to one of the park’s most beloved attractions. The Skyway opened in 1956 and gave an aerial view to Disneyland. It traveled from Fantasyland to…
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Innovative Technology to be Used in Disneyland Resort’s “Frozen – Live at the Hyperion”
Ten days and counting until Disneyland Resort’s Frozen – Live at the Hyperion makes its debut. Recently, Disney Parks Blog shared a new video on the technology aspect of the stage production. Through new ways of storytelling, Disney has collaborated with award-winning video and projection designer Aaron Rhyne, according to the article. From props to performers, everything onstage…
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Once Upon A Time S5E22-23 – Only You and An Untold Story Review
We’ve reached the end of season 5 of Once Upon A Time! It was quite a doozy, so let’s begin. The Story With everyone mourning Robin Hood and Hook returning to life, Emma is afraid that Regina will return to her evil queen ways. Meanwhile, Mr. Gold is using the crystal from Hades to get…
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Marvel Comics News Digest 5/9 – 5/13/16
This week had a pretty good amount of news for Marvel Comics. Of course some of the big news was more coming from Civil War 2. Other than that, a new web show is emerging, free comic day was a hit, Empress is selling out, New Avengers will take on S.H.I.E.L.D., Death of X will…
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New Vice President In Charge Of D23 Named
MICHAEL VARGO NAMED VICE PRESIDENT, D23, SPECIAL EVENTS AND DISNEY CORPORATE CREATIVE RESOURCES BURBANK, Calif., May 13, 2016 – Michael Vargo has been named Vice President, D23, Special Events and Disney Corporate Creative Resources, it was announced today by Zenia Mucha, Executive Vice President and Chief Communications Officer, The Walt Disney Company. A 24-year…
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ABC Network Cancels The Muppets, Agent Carter & More
On Thursday, the ABC Network canceled a slew of cable shows. Across the board, a handful of popular series were cut in lieu of competition with online streaming services and more. According to Entertainment Weekly, Fox and CBS also canceled various shows. Networks will continue to drop shows in the following days. Series canceled under…
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Phoenix Theater to Present ‘When You Wish – The Story of Walt Disney’ Musical Beginning May 18
Hey there Arizona readers! Running May 18 through June 12, the Phoenix Theater will host a brand new musical based off the life of Walt Disney. The production titled When You Wish – The Story of Walt Disney, will make its world premiere. Writer, composer and lyricist Dean McClure portrays Walt (Joey Sorge) as a dreamer…
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Disney Dollars – DAPs From the Past
Disney Dollars first came to be in 1987 and began at the US parks on May 5. The currency which could only be used at Disney owned properties in the US were equal to the value of the US dollar. Originally Mickey Mouse appeared on the $1 bill, and Goofy on the $5. Minnie was…
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Mad Hatter Surprises Guests of the Disneyland Resort
Beginning on May 27, we will soon step through the Looking Glass. With an all new adventure featuring your favorite characters of Wonderland in the latest Disney live-action film, you might just go mad. Speaking of mad, the Mad Hatter himself surprised guests of the Disneyland Resort as he spoke in the silliest of ways. Check…