Category: DAPs Magic News
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Adventure Awaits When Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana Opens Oct. 16, 2023, at Walt Disney World
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Sept. 9, 2023) — Beginning Oct. 16, 2023, Walt Disney World Resort guests visiting EPCOT will be able to voyage into an all-new adventure with Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana. Guests can explore a beautifully landscaped walking trail with fun and surprises around each turn, as they engage with water in…
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Two Captains Log: Star Trek: Lower Decks Season 4 “Twovix” and “I Have No Bones Yet I Must Flee” Review
We are back from shore leave with two episodes of Lower Decks! The season begins with some impending promotions, though Boimler is scared in some way over them (typical Boims). The Cerritos has a mission to help with the making of an exhibit out of the decommissioned Voyager which will also showcase all her key…
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How Tiana’s Palace Infuses Authentic New Orleans Flavor into Its Menu and More
Inspired by Walt Disney Animation Studios’ The Princess and the Frog, Tiana’s Palace is now open at Disneyland Park in Anaheim, California, where each dish is served the way good food should be—with love! Not only that, but the quick-service restaurant’s menu utilizes ingredients that are sourced directly from New Orleans or Louisiana whenever possible. For…
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The Art of Restoring 27 Classic Walt Disney Animation Studios Shorts
This past summer, Disney+ began debuting a collection of 27 newly restored Walt Disney Animation Studios shorts, ranging from classics to lesser known titles. A new batch will roll out this week—including Trolley Troubles (1927); All Wet (1927); The Barn Dance (1929); Playful Pluto (1934); Mickey’s Kangaroo (1935); Merbabies (1938); Bone Trouble (1940); and Pluto, Junior (1942)—before the final installment of shorts arrives on Friday, October 6. It’s an important passion project,…
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As NFL Opening Weekend Kicks Off, Disney Stands Ready to Resolve Dispute with Charter
As the US Open reaches the men’s and women’s finals, and fans gear up for a weekend of college football and the opening of the NFL season, it’s unfortunate that Charter decided to abandon their consumers by denying them access to Disney Entertainment’s great programming. While they have stated their “indifference” to the needs of…
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“Goosebumps” Series Set to Premiere on Disney+ and Hulu on Friday, October 13, 2023
CHILLING NEW SERIES ‘GOOSEBUMPS,’ INSPIRED BY R.L. STINE’S BESTSELLING BOOKS, SET TO PREMIERE FRIDAY, OCT. 13, ON DISNEY+ AND HULU From Disney Branded Television and Sony Pictures Television, First Five Episodes Will Debut as Part of Disney+’s “Hallowstream” and Hulu’s “Huluween” Celebrations BURBANK, Calif. (Sept. 7, 2023) – “Goosebumps,” the chilling new series inspired by R.L.…
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Disney And Pixar’s “Elemental” Begins Streaming On Disney+ Sept. 13
“Good Chemistry: The Story of Elemental” and “Carl’s Date” Also Hit the Streamer Sept. 13 Disney+ revealed this morning that the fiery young woman Ember and go-with-the-flow guy Wade from Disney and Pixar’s “Elemental” are venturing to the streamer next week. The original feature film begins streaming on Disney+ Sept. 13—also debuting that day is…
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Shanghai Disney Resort Brings Zootopified Experiences to Life with Cheerful Local Humor and Cultural Elements
Shanghai, September 5, 2023 – The unique blend of Disney magic and Chinese culture, referred to as Authentically Disney, Distinctly Chinese, has been the guiding principle of Shanghai Disney Resort since the early stages of the resort’s development. This approach continues at Shanghai Disneyland’s latest expansion – the world’s first Zootopia-themed land. The creation brings the hit…
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Zootopia-themed Land Blends Breathtaking Technological Innovation with Great Storytelling
Shanghai, September 5, 2023 – Shanghai Disney Resort is a technologically advanced resort destination offering unique experiences blending breathtaking technological innovation with Disney’s extraordinary storytelling. Inside the world’s first Zootopia-themed land, Imagineers continue the Disney tradition of advancing the level of immersive experiences to build a jaw-dropping land representing the best of Disney storytelling powered by…
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Shanghai Disney Resort Announces New Hotel Expansion
Shanghai, August 31, 2023 – Construction officially commenced today on the development of Shanghai Disney Resort’s third themed hotel, a new expansion that will further cultivate the highly popular resort’s credentials as a multi-day tourism destination. Positioned as a deluxe hotel with 400 rooms, when opened the new hotel will join the elegant 420-room Shanghai Disneyland…
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How Oswald the Lucky Rabbit returned to The Walt Disney Company
Walt Disney once famously said that when it came to the creation of The Walt Disney Company—which celebrates its 100th anniversary this year—he hoped that audiences wouldn’t “lose sight of one thing — that it was all started by a mouse.” But it’s important that we don’t lose sight that a lucky rabbit also helped Disney get its…
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The Walt Disney Family Museum Extends Disney Cats & Dogs Exhibit
The Walt Disney Family Museum has announced that is extenging its Disney Cats & Dogs exhibit. The exhibit will now remain at the museum until June 2, 2024. This exhibit is a traveling exhibit that originally was presented in 2021 by the Walt Disney Animation Research Library, Walt Disney Archives, and Disney Japan at the…
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Hulu + Live TV: How To Watch Disney Entertainment Networks and Stations Including ESPN Without a Cable Subscription
This Labor Day weekend has been a frustrating one for millions of Spectrum cable subscribers. Instead of enjoying major sporting events such as the return of college football and the US Open, ESPN and other Disney-owned channels like ABC were blacked out due to a dispute between Spectrum’s parent company—Charter Communications—and Disney Entertainment. Unfortunately, the dispute…
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Plaza de la Familia Honors the Eternal Bonds of Family During Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort
Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort is upon us, and that means beloved fall festivities make their return! Between September 1 and November 2, 2023, Paradise Gardens Park at Disney California Adventure transforms into the Plaza de la Familia. Themes of devotion to family and Día de los Muertos (or the Day of the Dead)…
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Halloween Time at Disney California Adventure Park Features Guardians of the Galaxy – Monsters After Dark
Halloween Time at Disney California Adventure Park Features Guardians of the Galaxy – Monsters After Dark ANAHEIM, Calif. – Throughout the year, Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! thrills guests with its wild drops and irreverent storyline at Disney California Adventure Park. Beginning in the late afternoon each day during Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort, Sept.…
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Two Captains Shore Leave: Star Trek: The Animated Series – “One of Our Planets is Missing” Review
The “shore leave” is almost at an end as Lower Decks is set to return soon. But, we take a look at another Animated Series episode where the Enterprise encounters a giant space cloud that seems to consume whole planets! The cloud begins to go after an inhabited planet, and will destroy it in 4…
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Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny – Mr. Daps’ Home Entertainment Review
In Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, Indy is off on his final adventure for the franchise. The film doesn’t start with the final adventure, however. It begins with Indiana Jones fighting against Nazi’s during World War II. This is the Indiana Jones that people know and love. An Indiana Jones who is in…
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Hulu Has (Critically Acclaimed) Movies Including “Theater Camp”, The Menu,” “The Banshees of Inisherin” and More!
This September, get ready to stream new, critically acclaimed film premieres and indulge in a variety of titles, including hilarious films like “Theater Camp,” the enticing allure of “The Menu,” the Oscar nominated and Golden Globe Award-winning gem “The Banshees of Inisherin,” among others, just in time for the Labor Day holiday weekend. Hulu Has…
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“Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas: Beyond Halloween Town” Offers Fun Behind-The-Scenes Look at Classic Holiday Film – Mr. Daps’ Book Review
Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas: Beyond Halloween Town is now available. This book was written by Emily Zemler and was released 30 years after The Nightmare Before Christmas originally arrived in theaters. The book looks at the story, the characters, and also the legacy. Along the way, there are a lot of fun photos…
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Take a Closer Look at the Collaboration Between the Costuming Team at Disneyland Paris and Bas et Hauts
More than 40 best-in-class suppliers from France and around the world contributed their expertise and creativity to help bring Together: a Pixar Musical Adventure to life, together with the Disneyland Paris team. From costumes to stage décor and more, these companies brought their savoir-faire to this immersive new show which features Pixar characters. In addition to the…
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Two Captains Shore Leave: Star Trek: The Animated Series – “Yesteryear” Review
As we wait for the next season premiere for a Star Trek show, we are looking at Star Trek: The Animated Series and giving our takes on the episodes. This week is “Yesteryear” which focuses on Spock. The episode begins with Kirk and an away team emerging from The Guardian, which has let them go…
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“Elemental” – Mr. Daps’ Home Entertainment Review
Elemental is the story of Ember and Wade who live in Element City. Ember is a fiery young women and Wade is a guy who lets his emotions flow right out of him. The city is a melting pot of residents of Fire, Water, Earth and Air. They all live together, more or less, but…
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UnionPay International Becomes Official Card Sponsor of Hong Kong Disneyland Resort
HONG KONG, July 12, 2023 – Hong Kong Disneyland Resort (HKDL) and UnionPay International Hong Kong (UnionPay) have entered a multi-year strategic alliance which recognizes UnionPay as an official card sponsor of HKDL. With this alliance, HKDL has enabled acceptance of UnionPay’s payments within the resort’s park and hotels. Guests will be able to use UnionPay…
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CHOC Walk in the Park Through the Lenses of Team Daps Magic
On Sunday August 20, 2023, thousands of supporters of CHOC (Children’s Hospital of Orange County) headed to the Disneyland Resort for the return of the CHOC Walk in the Park. The last CHOC Walk in the Park was in 2019, before the pandemic. Since then, the CHOC Walk went digital and then last year became…