Category: DAPs Magic News
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Reopening of Agrabah Café: A Journey Through the World of Noura and its Middle Eastern Cuisine at Disneyland Paris
After a few months of refurbishment, the Agrabah Café has reopened on June 3rd! The perfect opportunity to highlight the expertise of Noura, a specialist maker of Middle Eastern delicacies which supplies the restaurant every day. The restaurant itself is found in the enchanting maze of an ancient Arabian bazaar at the gates of Adventureland.…
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Disneyland Resort Announces Return of California Resident Ticket Offer, Available for a Limited Time This Summer
Disneyland Resort Announces Return of California Resident Ticket Offer, Available for a Limited Time This Summer Eligible California residents may visit Disneyland Resort this summer for as little as $83 per day with 3-Day, 1-Park per day theme park ticket ANAHEIM, Calif. (June 6, 2023) – Disneyland Resort is kicking off the summer season with…
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Hong Kong Disneyland Resort Inaugurates City’s First-Ever Car Park Solar Canopy Project
HONG KONG, Jun 2, 2023 – Today, Hong Kong Disneyland Resort (HKDL) held a launch ceremony to announce the first car park solar canopy project in Hong Kong. To date, the largest solar energy generation system in Hong Kong is installed at HKDL, with a capacity of 3,050 kW comprised of over 7,500 monocrystalline solar panels…
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Fun Facts: Celebrate Soulfully at Disneyland Resort Black Music Month 2023
Celebrate Soulfully at Disneyland Resort During Black Music Month 2023 ANAHEIM, Calif. – Throughout June 2023, Disneyland Resort is celebrating Black Music Month with a breadth of live musical entertainment, specialty menu items and more that honor Black heritage and culture. These limited-time offerings create a symphony for the senses and expand on the Celebrate Soulfully…
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Disneyland Resort Welcomes Fall with Halloween Time and Plaza de la Familia, Beginning Sept. 1, 2023; Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party Returns on 25 Select Nights
Disneyland Resort Welcomes Fall with Halloween Time and Plaza de la Familia, Beginning Sept. 1, 2023; Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party Returns on 25 Select Nights ANAHEIM, Calif. (May 31, 2023) – As leaves begin to change color and the Halloween spirit creeps in, Disneyland Resort will revel in the arrival of…
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Knott’s Berry Farm is Packed with Fun in Summer 2023
Knott’s Berry Farm’s summertime festivities has started for 2023! And it’s full of even more fun than before this year! We were able to spend a day at the park and taking in as much as we could with Ghost Town Alive!, Summer Nights, and the newly refreshed Fiesta Village. Ghost Town Alive! The annual…
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GEEK EATS: National Churro Day 2023 Offerings
National Churro Day is on June 6 and Disney Parks will be celebrating with some very special offerings at Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney World Resort, and around the globe! With lots of different variations on the popular snack, the Disney Parks will be the place to be on June 6, 2023. Get ready to bring…
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School’s Out! Kick Off Summer Fun at Walt Disney World Resort
Start summer at the Most Magical Place on Earth with celebrations, delicious dining and thrilling adventures LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (May 19, 2023) – Summer is just around the corner, and there is no better place to kick off the fun than at Walt Disney World Resort. Families can celebrate the end of the school…
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Creating an Underwater World for Disney’s ‘The Little Mermaid’
Audiences will once again become part of Ariel’s world when The Little Mermaid, a live-action reimagining of the studio’s Oscar®-winning animated musical classic, swims into theaters today. Directed and produced by visionary filmmaker Rob Marshall, Disney’s The Little Mermaid is an intimate story set against an epic backdrop—including a stunning, photorealistic world under the sea. Ambitious in scale…
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Review: The Little Mermaid Swims to the Top of Disney’s Live-Action Offerings
Live-action Disney retellings are always a hard sell. The past entries have been hit or miss which can lead to audience skepticism. Add to the equation, the retelling being one of the most beloved of Disney’s renaissance of animation and there is even more fear. I am here to tell you that The Little Mermaid…
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“Kizazi Moto: Generation Fire” Heading to Disney+ on July 5
Animated Anthology of Short Films Set to Enthrall Viewers this Summer BURBANK, Calif. (May 25, 2023) – As the world recognizes Africa Day today, Disney+ announced that “Kizazi Moto: Generation Fire” will premiere exclusively on Wednesday, July 5th on Disney+. In celebration, the key art for the 10-part collection of original animated short films was also released.…
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Trailer Released for Season 3 of “The Snoopy Show”
Apple TV+ has released a trailer for the third season of The Snoopy Show ahead of its arrival on the streaming service on Friday, June 9, 2023. When it arrives, the third season will debut 12 episodes simultaneously. Through these episodes, Snoopy will be returning with his good pal Woodstock and the rest of the…
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Disney to Host Royal Ball for Wish Families During World Princess Week
Walt Disney World to welcome wish kids from across the country at “Once Upon A Wish Party,” a special princess-themed ball just for wish families to be held during the company’s World Princess Week celebrations taking place August 20-26. Disney reveals first wish as part of the event to a Florida first grader during final…
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ESPN Wins a Company-Record 13 Sports Emmy® Awards
At the 44th Annual Sports Emmy® Awards ceremony Monday night, ESPN won in 13 categories—setting a company record as the National Academy of Television and Sciences honored the best in sports media. ESPN has now won 246 Sports Emmy Awards in 36 years of eligibility, surpassing its own record this year for most wins; ESPN’s previous…
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Searchlight Pictures’ Acclaimed “Chevalier” arrives to Digital Retailers on June 16
BURBANK, CA (May 22, 2023) –Searchlight Pictures’ universally acclaimed Chevalier will be available from all major digital retailers including Prime Video, Apple TV, Vudu and Movies Anywhere on June 16. A riveting exploration of the life and work of composer Joseph Bologne, this extraordinary film has been described as “a visually captivating take on a musical genius” (Robert…
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20th Century Studios Releases ‘The Creator’ Trailer
20th Century Studios, New Regency, and Entertainment One released a trailer for the epic sci-fi action thriller The Creator, opening in theaters on Friday, September 29. The film stars John David Washington, Gemma Chan, Ken Watanabe, Sturgill Simpson, newcomer Madeleine Yuna Voyles, and Academy Award® winner Allison Janney. Amid a future war between the human race and…
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“Avatar: The Way of Water” on 4K, 3D, and Blu-ray & “Avatar” on 4K Arriving in Homes on June 20
JAMES CAMERON’S GLOBAL PHENOMENONAVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER ARRIVES ONBLU-RAY™, BLU-RAY 3D™ AND 4K ULTRA HD ON JUNE 20 PLUS: EXPERIENCE THE ORIGINAL AVATAR REMASTEREDIN STUNNING 4K AT DIGITAL RETAIL AND ON BLU-RAY DISC JUNE 20 BURBANK, CA (May 22, 2023) – On June 20, Avatar fans have double cause for celebration as Avatar: The Way of Water makes…
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The Walt Disney Family Museum Presents “Inside Walt’s Plane with Disney Pilot Mark Malone, Disney Archivist Ed Ovalle, and Palm Springs Air Museum’s Fred Bell”
The Walt Disney Family Museum is presenting an opportunity for fans to learn more about Walt’s Plane. On June 2, 2023, Inside Walt’s Plane with Disney Pilot Mark Malone, Disney Archivist Ed Ovalle, and Palm Springs Air Museum’s Fred Bell will give attendees an in-depth look at the history of Walt Disney’s plane, which can…
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“Disney Cats & Dogs” Exhibit Heading to The Walt Disney Family Museum
Disney Cats & Dogs, a traveling exhibit that was originally presented in 2021 by the Walt Disney Animation Research Library, Walt Disney Archives, and Disney Japan at Matsuya Ginza—the historic department store in Tokyo, is coming to The Walt Disney Family Museum. This exhibit will be opening to the public on June 24, 2023, and…
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Disney’s Unrivaled Commitment to Creativity and Innovation Brought to Life at 2023 Upfront Presentation
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The Walt Disney Company on Tuesday highlighted its unrivaled position in the marketplace with announcements, clips, and trailers as part of its annual Upfront presentation at the North Javits Center in New York City. The presentation celebrated Disney’s distinctive, innovative approach to dynamic storytelling backed by technology. “Storytelling is what distinguishes Disney. We’ve been cultivating…
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The Muppets Mayhem Soundtrack – Mr. Daps’ Review
The Muppets Mayhem is now streaming on Disney+. With the arrival of this series on Disney’s streaming service also came the arrival of the soundtrack for the series and also a very long-awaited album for The Electric Mayhem (read our review here). While one might expect both the album (which is on vinyl) and the…
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Hong Kong Disneyland Posts Record-high Local Attendance and Annual Pass Membership as Resort Shows Across-the-board Improvement for FY22
May 15, 2023, HONG KONG – Today, Hong Kong Disneyland Resort (HKDL) reported its business results for the fiscal 2022 (FY22). Reaching historic highs for another consecutive year, both the resort’s local attendance and Magic Access (annual pass) membership rose by 22% year-on-year, despite continued negative impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on tourism…
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The Electric Mayhem on Vinyl – Mr. Daps Review
After being on tour for decades, The Electric Mayhem finally sat down and recorded an album (see my interview with them here). The recording of this album was also chronicled in the new Disney+ series The Muppets Mayhem (review here). While the story of the Mayhem making their album was told during the series, the…
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Avengers Assemble at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort for “Marvel Season of Super Heroes”
HONG KONG, April 28, 2023 — From now to June 22, 2023, the Avengers will assemble at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort for the “Marvel Season of Super Heroes,” inviting Marvel fans to channel their inner Super Heroes and unleash playful new powers. Guests can explore Tomorrowland, where they can catch the largest lineup of Marvel Super…