Category: DAPs Magic News
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How Disney and Pixar’s ‘Elemental’ Utilizes New Technology to Bring Its Complex Characters to Life
Ember and Wade, the two main characters in Disney and Pixar’s Elemental, are visual effects in and of themselves—one Fire and one Water. From the outset, director Peter Sohn emphasized Ember is fire (not on fire) and Wade is water (not a vessel holding water), while also challenging the crew to strike a balance between reality and unique…
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Two Captains Log: Star Trek Strange New Worlds – S2E1 – “The Broken Circle” Review
We are back with a new season of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. We begin right where season one left off with Number One been arrested. The Enterprise is in space dock and Captain Pike is off to try to get Number One free. He leaves Spock in charge, but Spock is dealing with emotions…
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Make a Splash with a Fun-tastic Summer at Shanghai Disney Resort!
Shanghai, June 13, 2023 – This summer, Shanghai Disney Resort has prepared a splash of fun and magic for guests! From June 21 until August 31, a whole host of cool seasonal offerings will help guests plan for chilled-out summer travels with their friends and family. Whether celebrating milestones such as graduations, anniversaries, and birthdays, or…
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Disneyland Paris Announces What is Coming Next to the Disney Village
Located at the heart of the resort between the Disney parks and the hotels, Disney Village is embarking on its biggest transformation yet, aimed at enhancing the whole experience of the dining, shopping and entertainment district. As the next step in this ambitious project, from early 2024 onwards and for a duration of two years,…
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Pictorial: Lucasfilm’s “Star Wars: The Mandalorian” Season 3 Emmy FYC
Carl Weathers Hosts Q&A with Members of the Crafts Team Behind the Award-Winning Series Today, Disney+ released photos from the Emmy® FYC event in Los Angeles for Lucasfilm’s “Star Wars: The Mandalorian,” Season 3. The event included a screening of “Chapter 23: The Spies,” from the fan-favorite series, followed by a Q&A with production designer…
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Check Out the Prizes For the 2023 CHOC Walk in the Park!
CHOC Walk in the Park will be returning to the Disneyland Resort on August 20, 2023 (join Daps Magic’s team here!). When it does, thousands of supporters will be making their way through the theme parks in the early morning as they make a difference for the children that receive care at the Children’s Hospital…
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Tokyo Disney Resort 40th Anniversary Priority Pass Will Become Available for Select Park Experiences
URAYASU, CHIBA—Tokyo Disney Resort® announced that in commemoration of “Tokyo Disney Resort 40th ‘Dream-Go-Round,’” the anniversary celebration which began on April 15, Tokyo Disney Resort 40th Anniversary Priority Pass will become available for select experiences at Tokyo Disneyland® Park and Tokyo DisneySea® Park. This service, available free of charge, will be introduced this summer for a limited period, allowing guests to enjoy certain attractions with a reduced wait…
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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…