Category: DAPs Magic News
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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…
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Get Together with Friends During Duffy Month and Celebrate Halloween as Fall Returns to Shanghai Disney Resort
Shanghai, August 22, 2023 – The cool, crisp breeze, the golden leaves, and the sweet smell of osmanthus in the air can only mean one thing — the arrival of the fall season and a calendar packed with excitement at Shanghai Disney Resort! This year, fall is back at the resort starting September through November, welcoming…
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New Featurette Released as “Ahsoka” Arrives on Disney+
DISNEY+ CELEBRATES “STAR WARS: AHSOKA” PREMIERE WITH NEW FEATURETTE SPECIAL ACCESS “AHSOKA” MERCHANDISE NOW AVAILABLE FOR U.S. DISNEY+ SUBSCRIBERS ON SHOPDISNEY The First Two Episodes of “Star Wars: Ahsoka” Are Now Streaming on Disney+ Today, Disney+ shared “Rebel Crew,” an exciting new featurette, to celebrate the launch of Lucasfilm’s newest series “Star Wars: Ahsoka,” which…
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Ahsoka – Mr. Daps’ Review
In Ahsoka, Ezra is missing… and so is Thrawn after the events that were seen during the final episode of Star Wars Rebels. Since then, the Empire has fallen and the New Republic is struggling to restore law and order to the galaxy. There is also a whisper of a threat that could be the…
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Disney+ Releases Photos & Footage From “Star Wars: Ahsoka” Multi-City Fan Events
Now Premiering on August 22 at 6 P.M. PT with First Two Episodes Last night, to celebrate “Star Wars: Ahsoka” fan events were held in multiple cities, including Disneyland Park in Anaheim and Disney World in Orlando, and Hollywood, New York and San Francisco. At each venue, excited fans attended a screening of the first two…
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The Rain Came Down But Didn’t Dampen Spirits at CHOC Walk in the Park During Tropical Storm Hilary at Disneyland Resort
It was a rainy morning as thousands of supporters made their way into Disneyland before dawn on Sunday, August 20, 2023 for the CHOC Walk in the Park. This year marks the first year that the CHOC Walk had returned to the parks since 2019 due to the pandemic. Spirits were high as supporters waited…
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Disneyland Resort is Closing Parks Early on Sunday, August 20th Due to Hurricane Hilary
Ahead of the arrival of what is expected to be a Tropical Storm Hilary, the Disneyland Resort has announced that it will be closing its parks early on Sunday, August 20, 2023. The news comes as Hurricane Hilary continues to come closer to California. Southern California is currently under a Tropical Storm Warning. On Sunday,…
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Two Captains Shore Leave: “Star Trek: The Animated Series” S1E1 – “Beyond the Farthest Star” Review
While there’s a break between Star Trek shows, we thought we’d take a look at some past episodes of Star Trek fame. Shore Leave is going to explore the strange world of the Animated Series on a weekly basis. We’ll watch an episode a week in between new series, and give some reviews Two Captains…
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Lucasfilm’s Singapore VFX & Animation Studio Closing
Lucasfilm’s Singapore VFX & Animation Studio is closing after being open for nearly twenty years. The closure could lead to approximately 300 layoffs. The studio opened originaly in 2004 to work on Star Wars: The Clone Wars. In 2013, the studio moved to the George Lucas-owned Eclipse Building at Fusionopolis, also known as the Sandcrawler Building.…
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“Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny” Heading Into Homes on August 29
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (Daps Magic review here) may still be in theaters now but soon fans will be able to watch Harrison Ford’s final Indiana Jones movie from the comfort of their own home. Today it was announced that the fifth movie in the franchise will become available for digital download…
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Splitsville Luxury Lanes Offers Brunch After CHOC Walk
On Sunday August 20, 2023, thousands of supports of the Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) will be walking through the Disneyland Resort for the return of the CHOC Walk (join Team Daps Magic at chocwalk.org/dapsmagic). After CHOC Walk, Splitsville Luxury Lanes has announced that it will be offering a brunch for CHOC Walk participants.…
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Two Captains Log: Star Trek: Strange New Worlds S2E10 “Hegemony” Review
We are at the season finale of Strange New Worlds and it’s been quite the ride. The episode jumps right into some action as Captain Batel and the Cayuga crew are helping a colony near Gorn space. Nurse Chapel is also assisting on the planet. Pike and Batel are communicating, but their chat is cut…
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The Little Mermaid – Mr. Daps’ Home Entertainment Review
In The Little Mermaid Ariel discovers the world that she wants to be a part of. The youngest daughter of King Triton, she falls in love with Prince Eric when she visits the surface and then ends up saving him. However, her father forbids any contact with the surface so Ariel turns for help from…
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Empire State Building Shines Bright for ABC7’s 75th Anniversary
One New York City institution had its 75th anniversary this week and another helped to celebrate. The NYC landmark and world-famous Empire State Building lit up in ABC7 Eyewitness News blue on Thursday to celebrate the beloved station’s jubilee. New York City Mayor Eric Adams also declared August 10 as “WABC-TV Day” throughout the Big Apple. ABC7 has…
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Phat Cat Swinger Releases New Single!
Phat Cat Swinger, the West coast’s little big band has released a new single. The song, Martini Mama, was written and features singer by Sean O’Kelley. O’Kelley can often be seen playing with the band at the Disneyland Resort, often fo Disney Festival of Holidays or Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival. Martini Mama…
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Disney UNCF Corporate Scholars Named for 2023 Cohort
Disney’s UNCF program introduces a new FX-supported scholarship in honor of legendary director John Singleton for students pursuing directing and producing in the next academic year Andscape Rhoden Fellowship and National Geographic Content HBCU Scholarship also added, building on Disney and UNCF’s multi-year legacy of collaboration BURBANK, Calif., August 10, 2023—Today, The Walt Disney Company and…
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Disney CEO Bob Iger Addresses Future Plans on Q3 2023 Earnings Call
The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) reported its third quarter earnings on Wednesday, posting revenues of $22.3 billion—a 4% growth from the previous year. Chief Executive Officer Bob Iger told analysts on the post-earnings call that “in the eight months since I returned, we’ve undertaken an unprecedented transformation at Disney, and this quarter’s earnings reflect…
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Disney+ To Launch Ad-Supported Subscription Offering In Several Countries Across Europe And In Canada On November 1
A NEW AD-FREE DISNEY+ AND HULU BUNDLE SUBSCRIPTION WILL BE AVAILABLE IN THE U.S. THIS FALL BURBANK, Calif. (August 9, 2023) – Following the successful ad-tier launch in the U.S., today, Disney+ announced an ad-supported offering will be available in select markets across Europe and in Canada beginning November 1. As pricing is updated for various plans…
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The Walt Disney Company Reports Third Quarter and Nine Months Earnings for Fiscal 2023
BURBANK, Calif.—The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) today reported earnings for its third quarter and nine months ended July 1, 2023. “Our results this quarter are reflective of what we’ve accomplished through the unprecedented transformation we’re undertaking at Disney to restructure the company, improve efficiencies, and restore creativity to the center of our business,” said…
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ESPN to Launch ESPN BET in a New Agreement with PENN Entertainment
ESPN today announced an agreement with PENN Entertainment to launch ESPN BET, a branded sportsbook for fans in the United States. PENN Entertainment will rebrand its current sportsbook and relaunch as ESPN BET, effective this Fall in the 16 legalized betting states where PENN Entertainment is licensed. The rebrand includes the mobile app, website, and…
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Disney Releases New Trailer for “LEGO® Disney Princess: The Castle Quest”
An exciting new adventure begins today with the release of the official trailer and key art for “LEGO® Disney Princess: The Castle Quest.” The all-new animated special from Disney Princess and the LEGO Group will premiere August 18 on Disney+, leading into the World Princess Week celebration. In “LEGO Disney Princess: The Castle Quest,” Tiana,…
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How Pixar’s ‘Elemental’ Kept Its Fire Burning at the Box Office
When Pixar’s Elemental debuted in June it was more spark than fire. The animated film—which is set in a world of elements and is centered around the love story of the fiery Ember and the wishy-washy Wade—made roughly $30 million at the domestic box office for its opening weekend. However, it didn’t attract the usual masses for…
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Two Captains Log: Star Trek: Strange New Worlds – S2E9 – “Subspace Rhapsody” Review
The rumored and anticipated musical episode of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds has arrived! The Enterprise is seeing if they can use a subspace rift to help boost subspace communications. Lt. Kirk arrives on the ship to shadow Number One. Then, when Spock and Uhura experiment with sending music into the rift, a shockwave hits…
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Walt Disney World Resort Conjures Up Wicked Fun for the Whole Family This Fall
From Halloween parties and a global flavor celebration to a half-marathon Banquet Bash, Walt Disney World bubbles over with family-friendly fall fun LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (August 2, 2023) – As summer wanes, the fall season ushers in a variety of enticing family experiences at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. This year, fan-favorite seasonal celebrations…