Category: DAPs Magic News
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Meet the Young Stars of ‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’ on Disney+
The first two episodes of Disney Branded Television’s live-action adventure Percy Jackson and the Olympians are now streaming on Disney+, bringing the first novel in Disney Hyperion‘s best-selling book series by Rick Riordan to life. The Original series follows 12-year-old demigod Percy Jackson (Walker Scobell) and his friends, Annabeth Chase (Leah Sava Jeffries) and Grover Underwood (Aryan Simhadri), as…
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‘Tis the Season to Support CHOC!
The holidays are always a season of giving. One of the organizations that we love to support and give to is the Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC). CHOC not only provides medical care for children but also goes to great efforts to make the experience one that allows children to be kids. CHOC also…
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First Official Guests Welcomed to Zootopia at Shanghai Disneyland
Shanghai, December 20, 2023 – The world’s first Zootopia-themed land officially opened in Shanghai Disneyland today, marking another momentous milestone for Shanghai Disney Resort. With the grand opening, the new land welcomed its first official guests from around the world, fully immersing them in the colorful and vibrant mammalian metropolis based on the popular Walt Disney…
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World’s First Zootopia-Themed Land Opens at Shanghai Disney Resort
Shanghai, December 19, 2023 – Shanghai Disney Resort celebrated the opening of the world’s first Zootopia-themed land at Shanghai Disneyland with a spectacular event befitting a mammalian destination where anyone can be anything. Based on the hugely successful Walt Disney Animation Studios film, Zootopia, the land is a celebration of new heights reached in storytelling made…
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“Snow” Many Wishes Granted: Hong Kong Disneyland’s Creative Director Takes Make-A-Wish Child Dominic Behind-The-Scenes of the New World of Frozen
Happy Summer Snow Day! We’ve seen the incredible all-new themed land World of Frozen at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort, but ever wonder who brought this Frozen-themed land to life? For 17-year-old Make-A-Wish child Dominic from Singapore, this was his wish – to meet the Imagineers involved with the all-new World of Frozen. Last week, Dominic and…
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Third Season of ‘The Pacific Pals Show!’ Released by Aquarium of the Pacific
The third season of The Pacific Pals Show! has been released by the Aquarium of the Pacific. This series aims to “sprinkle the magic of ocean conseravtion and science across the globe, turning our world into a greener, grander place.” This is done with some fun animal ambassadors, who along with actors, all have a…
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Thoughts on Disney Jollywood Nights
Disney Jollywood Nights is Walt Disney World’s newest holiday party. It takes place at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on select nights in November and December. The party begins on these nights at 8:30 PM and continues until 12:30 AM when Jingle Bell, Jingle Bam! marks the end of the hard ticketed event. This is an event…
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How Disney Supports Small Business: The Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs
Disney is committed to investing in small businesses of different backgrounds, sizes and industries, because providing opportunities to entrepreneurs creates a domino effect that positively impacts individuals and communities nationwide. Small businesses are nimble and provide fresh perspectives, which helps Disney constantly evolve and expand the way business is conducted. Disney’s support of the Russell…
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Inside the Quest to Adapt ‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’ for Disney+
Based on Disney Hyperion‘s best-selling book series by award-winning author Rick Riordan, the Original series Percy Jackson and the Olympians premieres Wednesday, December 20, with two episodes, exclusively on Disney+. It follows 12-year-old Percy Jackson (Walker Scobell), who must journey across the U.S. to return Zeus’ master bolt and stop an all-out war—all while outrunning monsters and outwitting…
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Hulu Acquires ‘Relighting Candles: The Tim Sullivan Story’ and Will Debut it in January 2024
HULU ACQUIRES DOCUMENTARY SHORT, “RELIGHTING CANDLES: THE TIM SULLIVAN STORY” EXECUTIVE PRODUCED BY MELISSA MCCARTHY & BEN FALCONE The Oscar qualified documentary short “Relighting Candles: The Tim Sullivan Story,” co-directed by Zeberiah Newman and Michiel Thomas will debut on Hulu January 19 LOS ANGELES, CA (December 2023) — Hulu announced today the U.S. acquisition of Melissa McCarthy and Ben Falcone’s executive produced documentary short film, “Relighting…
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20th Century Studios’ Epic Sci-Fi Action Thriller “The Creator” to Debut Wednesday, December 20, on Hulu
20th Century Studios’ “The Creator,” the epic sci-fi action thriller directed by Gareth Edwards which was released in theaters September 29, will debut Wednesday, December 20, on Hulu. The film, which stars John David Washington, Gemma Chan, Ken Watanabe, Sturgill Simpson, newcomer Madeleine Yuna Voyles, and Allison Janney, is set amidst a future war between…
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Walt Disney World Resort Rings in the Holidays with Soulful Delights
Guests can “Celebrate Soulfully’’ this holiday season with festive music, lively entertainment and magical offerings LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – (Dec. 12, 2023) – The holidays are in full swing at Walt Disney World Resort where guests are enjoying enchanting experiences, cultural immersions and general merrymaking that pay tribute to Black heritage and culture through music, food, art…
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Disney+ Debuts Teaser Trailer For ‘Doctor Who’ Christmas Special
Ncuti Gatwa and Millie Gibson Light Up The Iconic London Eye to Mark their Debut as The Fifteenth Doctor and Ruby Sunday, the Doctor’s Companion Executive Producer Russell T Davies joined Gatwa and Gibson at a Special London Screening
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Disneyland Resort and Northgate González Market Bring Holiday Magic to Anaheim Residents
(Anaheim, Calif.) Dec. 11, 2023 — Disneyland Resort and Northgate González Market are joining forces to bring holiday cheer to residents at community events throughout December in support of three Anaheim nonprofit organizations: Anaheim Independencia Family Resource Center, Anaheim Family YMCA and Project S.A.Y. (Support Anaheim’s Youth). The series of community events kicked off on Dec. 7…
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The Walt Disney Company Earns 27 Golden Globe Award Nominations
The Walt Disney Company today received 27 Golden Globe Award® nominations across its content brands and studios, including Disney Television Studios’ 20th Television, FX, FX Productions, Hulu Originals, Marvel Studios, Pixar Animation Studios, Searchlight Pictures, Walt Disney Animation Studios, and Walt Disney Studios. Searchlight Pictures garnered eight nominations. Poor Things leads the studio with seven, including Best Motion…
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Hong Kong Disneyland Resort Celebrates International Day of Persons with Disabilities with Asian Games and Asian Para Games Athletes
HONG KONG, Dec 9, 2023 – Hong Kong Disneyland Resort (HKDL) today hosted a grand celebration, “Dreamers Unite: Celebration for IDPD 2023 and Homecoming for Hong Kong China Athletes,” commemorating the 31st anniversary of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) while also celebrating the homecoming of Hong Kong athletes. The event invited over 1,000…
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Why Disneyland Chefs at Goofy’s Kitchen are Creating Festive Plant-Based Menu Items
Chef Kameron Trevino, who works at the Disneyland Hotel, is one of three Disneyland Resort chefs selected to take part in the first-ever Sustainable Culinary Fellowship program created by the environmental sustainability team. The year-long program focuses on menu development, sourcing and partner engagement as well as waste reduction. The chefs are working toward the company goal…
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Listen to a ‘White Christmas’ Medley Played by Grayson on the Ragtime Piano at Magic Kingdom
There are many magical experiences to be had at Walt Disney World Resort during the holidays. One of them is getting to hear the piano player at Casey’s Corner tickle the ivories with a wide range of music. Today, while in the Magic Kingdom Grayson was playing the ragtime piano. He played several different tunes,…
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‘Luminous’ Brings People Together on Emotional Journey at EPCOT
Luminous is now being offered nightly for guests around the World Showcase Lagoon ay EPCOT. This new nighttime spectacular is a bit of a change from other recent nighttime shows as it doesn’t rely on projections or clips from Disney stories. Instead, it takes guests on an emotional journey with fireworks, fountains, and lighting effects.…
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BRASSERIE Rosalie Opens in Disney Village at Disneyland Paris
New French brasserie welcomes Disney Village guests, offering them a unique dining experience inspired by the great classics of traditional French cuisine. This new concept marks the first step in the overall transformation of Disney Village, aimed at delighting guests with renewed and elevated experiences. After almost a year of renovations, BRASSERIE Rosalie opened its…
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Hulu on Disney+ Beta Launch: What You Need to Know
Are you a fan of Loki on Disney+ and The Bear on Hulu? Well, soon, you’ll be able to watch two of the most popular series on streaming without having to leave one app for another. Hulu on Disney+ rolls out its beta version to Bundle subscribers today before officially launching in the spring. It’s an exciting next step for…
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The Walt Disney Company Earns 40 Critics Choice Award Television Nominations—the Most of Any Streamer, Studio, or Broadcaster
The Walt Disney Company today received 40 Critics Choice Awards Television nominations—the most of any studio, streamer, or broadcaster—across its content brands and studios, including 20th Century Studios, ABC Entertainment, Disney+, Disney Television Studios’ 20th Television and ABC Signature, FX, FX Productions, Hulu Originals, Marvel Studios, and National Geographic. A total list of nominations can…
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Storyliving by Disney Announces Asteria, New Residential Community in North Carolina
Second Announced Storyliving by Disney Community Will Encourage Exploration and Discovery LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Dec. 6, 2023) – Storyliving by Disney announces plans for Asteria, a new residential community located near Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Inspired by the spirit of discovery, the Asteria community is being designed to encourage exploration of…
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How the Disneyland Resort Workforce Development Initiative Makes a Difference
Since 1955, Disneyland Resort has welcomed guests to experience immersive stories and imagine the possibilities within them. That same commitment continues into the community, where the resort has contributed in a myriad of ways including millions of dollars in cash and in-kind donations to local nonprofit organizations, leaders serving on boards and thousands of Disney VoluntEARS hours provided by…