Category: DAPs Magic News
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“Christmas with Walt Disney” Arrives On Disney+
A film that has been shown exclusively at the Walt Disney Family Museum in the Presidio of San Francisco has now been released for everyone to enjoy on Disney+. “Christmas with Walt Disney” is a 50-minute Walt Disney Family Museum original production directed by famed Disney producer Don Hahn. In this special, you can view…
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Support CHOC on Giving Tuesday!
On Giving Tuesday we all have a chance to make a difference! Today we have the chance to help support CHOC through “The Carousel of Possible Dreams” fundraiser. This event is taking place on Sunday, December 3, 2023 in the Carousel Court of South Coast Plaza from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. This will raise money…
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Celebrate Giving Tuesday With The ‘Disney Ultimate Toy Drive’
Help Deliver Joy to Children in Need by Donating to Toys for Tots on shopDisney Through December 24th In honor of Giving Tuesday (aka, Giving “Toys” Day), and The Walt Disney Company’s more than 75 years of collaboration with the Marine Toys for Tots Program, Disney will be announcing tomorrow that the Disney Ultimate Toy…
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Meet Nalwenn Rivoal & Stéphane Remond From the Au Chalet de la Marionnette Restaurant at Disneyland Paris
As part of the Disabled Employment Week (Semaine Européenne pour l’Emploi des Personnes Handicapées, SEEPH), Disneyland Paris participates once again in DuoDay, allowing fifteen people with disabilities to discover a wide variety of professions within the food & beverage, merchandising, costuming and horticulture divisions alongside Cast Members who work in these lines of business. Nalwenn…
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Knott’s Merry Farm- Holiday Fun for the Whole Family
Last week, we were given the opportunity to visit Knott’s Berry Farm for their seasonal celebration of the holidays. We got a chance to eat great food, see some absolutely phenomenal entertainment, and spend time with our loved ones. This is a review of our top experiences and things you should not miss when you…
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Magical Merriment Arrives as EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays Presented by AdventHealth Begins Nov. 24
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Nov. 24, 2023) – Guests can experience merry moments as EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays presented by AdventHealth jingles back to Walt Disney World® Resort Nov. 24-Dec. 30, 2023. This celebration of global holidays comes to life with immersive experiences throughout World Showcase and beyond, as guests savor international cuisine,…
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What’s the Difference Between Disneyland and Disney World?
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in DAPs Magic News, Disney California Adventure Guides, Disney Springs Guides, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Guides, Disney’s Hollywood Studios Guides, Disneyland Park Guides, Disneyland Resort, Disneyland Resort Guides, EPCOT Guides, Guides, Magic Kingdom Guides, Parks, PRESS RELEASE, Theme Parks, Experiences and Products Guides, Walt Disney World Resort, Walt Disney World Resort Guides, Walt Disney World Water Parks GuidesWhen it comes to enchanting adventures and unforgettable moments, few places on Earth compare to Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort. For decades, the two destinations have gained worldwide acclaim and drawn in guests from all over the globe. With plenty of fun-filled moments ahead, you might be wondering: What’s the difference between the…
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JFK: One Day in America – Mr. Daps’ Review
60 years ago on November 22, 1963 at around 12:30 PM, President John F. Kennedy was assassinated by Lee Harvey Oswald while traveling in a motorcade through Dealey Plaza in downtown Dallas, Texas. After being shot, President Kennedy slumped over in the car as it sped to Parkland Memorial Hospital. After arriving at the hospital,…
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How Disney Brought the Innovative Visual Style of ‘Wish’ to Life
The visuals of Disney’s Wish—which opens in theaters on Wednesday—is unlike any Disney animated feature film that has come before it. Yet, at the same time, the film pays tribute to the beauty and style that has defined Disney Animation for the last 100 years. Wish tells the story of the idealistic Asha, who with the help of a…
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Jennifer Lee on ‘Wish,’ Leading Disney Animation and the Future of ‘Frozen’
Jennifer Lee has made a Wish, and she—as well as the rest of Disney Animation—is ready for the world to see it. Wish—Disney’s latest animated film which takes audiences on an adventure with the hopeful Asha as she battles the dastardly King Magnifico—connects the past to the present of the 100-year-old studio. However, it also looks towards Disney Animation’s…
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‘D23 Inside Disney’ Goes Behind the Magic of ‘Wish’
With a nod to Walt Disney Animation Studios‘ 100-year legacy, the animated musical comedy Wish welcomes audiences to the kingdom of Rosas, where 17-year-old Asha (voiced by Oscar® winner Ariana DeBose) makes a wish so powerful it’s answered by a cosmic force—a little ball of boundless energy called Star. Together, they face King Magnifico (voiced by Chris Pine) in…
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Dave Filoni Promoted to Chief Creative Officer at Lucasfilm
Dave Filoni has been promoted to the role of Chief Creative Officer at Lucasfilm. The news comes from an interview he did with Variety. Filoni, who also has overseen projects for Lucasfilm like Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Star Wars Rebels, The Mandalorian, and Ahsoka, will also retain his current title of executive vice president.…
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BTS Monuments: Beyond The Star – An Eight-Part Documentary Event – To Debut December 20 Exclusively On Disney+
The Upcoming Docuseries Dives Beneath the Surface of the 21st Century Pop Icons, Taking Audiences on an Emotional 10 Year Journey from Before Their Start to Beyond Their Solo Projects and Ahead to Their Anticipated Reunion in 2025 BURBANK, Calif. (November 20, 2023) – After an exceptional 2022 Disney+ debut with BTS: PERMISSION TO DANCE ON STAGE…
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A ‘Wish’ Come True: How Two Generations Teamed Up to Direct Disney Animation’s Musical Comedy
The Walt Disney Animation Studios musical comedy Wish—in theaters Wednesday, November 22—is set in the magical kingdom of Rosas, where a sharp-witted idealist, Asha (voiced by Ariana DeBose), makes a wish so powerful that it’s answered by a cosmic force—a little ball of boundless energy called Star. Together, they face the formidable King Magnifico (voiced by Chris Pine)…
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Disneyland Paris Shares Details About 2024 Entertainment Offerings
Starting January 8, 2024, life will be as colourful and joyful as in a movie at Disneyland Park! Over the first few weeks of the new year, Disneyland Paris will gradually introduce a series of exciting experiences that will add colour to cloudy winter days: Disney Symphony of Colours. This programme includes a new nighttime drone sequence, a…
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The Gates to World of Frozen Officially Open
HONG KONG, NOVEMBER 20, 2023 – Today, the gates to World of Frozen, the world’s first “Frozen” themed land, officially opened to the public at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort, marking a significant milestone for The Walt Disney Company as it celebrates 100 years of Disney this year. Paul Chan, Financial Secretary of the Government of the…
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World of Frozen Opens its Gates: Here’s What You Need to Know
World of Frozen — the world’s first Frozen themed land — is opening its gates, and there’s so much excitement that there’s a lot to keep track of. Luckily, we’re here to help to sort through the blizzard of information. The Frozen franchise — which tells the story of Queen Anna and Elsa — is one of Disney’s most popular…
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Original Score for Disney Legend Andreas Dejas’ ‘MUSHKA’ Now Available
The original score for the Andreas Dejas’ film MUSHKA is now available on streaming services. The beautiful score has music by Fabrizio Mancinelli. It also has Mushka’s Lullaby, composed by Disney Legend, Richard Sherman, arranged by Fabrizio Mancinelli and performed by Holly Sedillos. Mushka’s Lullaby won the Best Song in a Short Film category at…
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REVIEW: Magic Key Terrace – World of Color Dining Package
On Friday, November 10, Disneyland introduced a new dining package option for World of Color! This option is exclusive to Magic Key Holders as this is the Dining Package at Magic Key Terrace! We were lucky enough to be invited out by Disneyland to try this new option, so we wanted to give Disneyland a…
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Disneyland Paris Reveals Disneyland Hotel Costumes
A few months before the highly anticipated reopening of Disneyland Hotel, the brand-new costumes that the Cast Members of this five-star establishment are being revealed. To create these costumes inspired by Victorian and medieval eras as well as Disney princes and princesses, designer Karine Soares has chosen noble fabrics such as jacquard. It was obvious…
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‘Sand Land: The Series’ Coming to Hulu (And Anime NYC!)
Introducing an Exciting Reimagining and Expansion of the Universe Created by Akira Toriyama and Depicted in the Hit 2023 Movie ‘Sand Land’ New Original Series To Be Part of Hulu’s Animayhem Booth at Anime NYC Beginning Nov. 17 November 16, 2023 (Santa Monica, CA) In spring 2024, audiences are invited to revisit the dry and desolate…
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Celebrate “A Disney Christmas” with “Disney Christmas Live in Concert!” and the First-ever New Year’s Eve Countdown at the Castle of Magical Dreams
HONG KONG, NOVEMBER 6, 2023 — “A Disney Christmas” celebration will be held from November 17, 2023 until January 1, 2024 at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort. Share the joy of Christmas musical moments with family and friends at Castle of Magical Dreams with the all-new “Disney Christmas Live in Concert!” on December 2, 3, 9, and 10. Join…
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National Geographic Day Tours Release New Land Itineraries With Direct Booking
National Geographic Day Tours, operated by TUI, opens doors to discover the world in short time blocks with tours led by National Geographic-trained guides CELEBRATION, Fla. (Nov. 16, 2023) — With newly added itineraries and destinations, and the ease to book directly or through travel agencies, National Geographic Day Tours has launched even more opportunities…
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Official Trailer Released by Disney+ For ‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’
The Highly-Anticipated Series from Disney Branded Television and 20th Television Premieres December 20 BURBANK, Calif. (November 16, 2023) Today, Disney+ released the official trailer for the upcoming Original series “Percy Jackson and the Olympians.” In the week leading up to today’s debut, fans were teased with easter eggs across the official social handles (@PercySeries) driving excitement…