Category: DAPs Magic News
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Orange County Charity Pickleball Tournament to Raise Funds for Low-Income Families
A charity Pickleball tournament is being held to raise funds for Project Access Resource Centers and its efforts to support low-income families. This is being done by showcasing the fastest growing sport in America, Pickleball. The event is being presented by Freespeed Aviation, LLC at Tennis and Pickleball Club in Newport Beach from 12:30 PM to…
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Sonia Coleman Named Chief Human Resources Officer Of The Walt Disney Company
BURBANK, Calif., March 13, 2023 – Sonia Coleman has been named Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer of The Walt Disney Company, effective April 8, it was announced today by Robert A. Iger, Chief Executive Officer. Coleman, who most recently has served as Senior Vice President, Human Resources for Disney Entertainment and…
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‘American Born Chinese’ Premiere Date Revealed
BURBANK, Calif. (March 12, 2023) — Today, Disney+ revealed the May 24 premiere date for the Disney+ Original series “American Born Chinese,” in a newly-released :30 TV spot that will air during tonight’s Oscars telecast’s commercial breaks. This :30 first look at the genre-hopping action-comedy from Disney Branded Television series produced by 20th Television, celebrates the show’s…
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Walt Disney World Resort Delivers Joy to Children’s Hospitals Across Florida
Disney donates mobile movie theater units, character-themed hospital wear, toys and more to children’s hospitals across Florida in collaboration with Starlight Children’s Foundation Tampa, Fla. (March 10, 2023) – Walt Disney World Resort and Starlight Children’s Foundation surprised patients at AdventHealth for Children, a part of AdventHealth Tampa, with some extra pixie dust on Friday, delivering…
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Princeton Shares his Keys to Success for Disney Cast Members
When Princeton Parker isn’t helping tell stories about Disney’s parks and experiences across television shows like American Idol or Dancing with the Stars, he can often be found onstage inspiring groups of local students about their futures. For Princeton, this commitment is equal parts rewarding and personal, as not long ago he was one of those students benefitting…
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Two Captains’ Log: Star Trek Picard S3E4 – No Win Scenario
It’s time again for the weekly look at Star Trek Picard. In “No Win Scenario,” the Titan is dealing with free falling into a gravitational well. Riker and Picard make up after a brief argument that resulted in the free fall. Riker also discusses with Seven of Nine how to flush out the changeling that…
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Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Honorary Oscar at Carthay Circle Restaurant at Disney California Adventure
The honorary Oscar given to Walt Disney by Shirley Temple for Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs is temporarily on display at Carthay Circle at Disney California Adventure. The Oscar and seven miniature accompanying Oscars are on display in the entrance of the Disney replication of the theater where the movie premiered. This display is…
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‘MPower’ Is Now Streaming on Disney+
Four-Episode Series Spotlights Several of the MCU’s Most Inspirational Women Heroes‘ New series “MPower” is now streaming on Disney+—a TV spot and key art is available today. Episodes spotlight several of the MCU’s most inspirational women heroes. “Every hero has an epic origin story and so does this series,” said Executive Producer Justin W. Hochberg.…
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Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings Reveals Wedding Options For Disneyland Paris
Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings creates magical weddings for couples on their big day. These weddings are full of beauty, magic, and are the ultimate way to get married for Disney fans. Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings recently shared how Disneyland Paris is the perfect place for engagements, weddings, and vow renewals. It combines the magic of…
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Walt Disney Family Museum Announces “100 Disney Adventures of a Lifetime” with Author Marcy Carriker Smothers Event
The Walt Disney Family Museum has announced an event called 100 Disney Adventures of a Lifetime with Author Marcy Carriker Smothers. During the event, Marcy Carriker Smothers will talk about her newest book from National Geographic, 100 Disney Adventure of a Lifetime: Magical Experiences from Around the World. Anyone who has experienced a panel with…
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Oscar the Grouch Heads to the Friendly Skies With United Airlines
Oscar the Grouch has teamed up with United Airlines to join the friendly skies. He has partnered with the airlines for a series of advertisements focusing on sustainable aviation fuel or SAF. Since that Oscar has been the king of trash for over 50 years, this makes complete sense. In the new ads, Oscar has…
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Fan-Favorite Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival Returns to Disneyland Resort, March 3-April 25, 2023
Fan-Favorite Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival Returns to Disneyland Resort, March 3-April 25, 2023 ANAHEIM, Calif. (March 3, 2023) – Disneyland Resort invites guests of all ages to embark on an epicurean adventure, when the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival returns March 3-April 25, 2023. Happening alongside the Disney100 celebration at the Disneyland Resort, the…
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Anaheim Ducks’ CHOC Day on March 12
The Anaheim Ducks’ annual CHOC Day is returning on March 12th. On this day, hockey fans and CHOC supporters can come together to watch the Anaheim Ducks while also raising funds and awareness for the Children’s Hospital of Orange County. Along with supporting CHOC through the purchasing of tickets, there will be a very limited…
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Eating Through the Boysenberry Festival 2023 Preview
It is time once again for the Boysenberry Festival at Knott’s Berry Farm and we got a taste of what’s to come! And let me say there is plenty to eat and drink that this was just a handful of what is available. We started off with a Boysenberry Margarita and a Mango Lemonade with…
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The Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger To Participate In The Morgan Stanley Technology, Media And Telecom Conference
BURBANK, Calif., March 1, 2023 – Bob Iger, Chief Executive Officer, The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS), will participate in a question-and-answer session at the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media and Telecom Conference on Thursday, March 9, 2023 at approximately 12:45 p.m. ET/ 9:45 a.m. PT. To stream live, please visit www.disney.com/investors. A recording of the question-and-answer…
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Disney Named Among Most Innovative Companies by Fast Company
Fast Company today named The Walt Disney Company to its World’s Most Innovative Companies list, an annual ranking that this year recognizes 540 organizations across 54 sectors and regions. The Walt Disney Company was ranked at No. 2 within the television and film industry and No. 25 on the World’s 50 Most Innovative Companies. In detailing the…
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Walt Disney Family Museum Announces New Members Only Tour: Wonderful Women of Disney
The Walt Disney Family Museum has announced a new members only tour for Women’s History Month. The Wonderful Women of Disney tour celebrates the contribution of women to the history of Disney. It is being offered only on Saturday March 5 during two windows of time. The first is from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM.…
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Enjoy a Floral Spring at Shanghai Disney Resort with a Vibrant Array of Offerings
Shanghai, February 27, 2023 – Flowers are beginning to bloom across the city, and Shanghai Disney Resort has become a magical place for guests from Shanghai and across China to enjoy the long-awaited arrival of spring. From March 1 until May 31, 2023, Shanghai Disney Resort presents an abundance of new offerings, giving guests the opportunity…
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Two Captains Log – Star Trek: Picard S3E2 – ‘Disengage’
Here we are with another episode of Picard and continuing the voyages of the crew of the Enterprise-D. Jack Crusher, Picard, and Riker are faced with a bounty hunter that tries to kidnap Crusher. Seven of Nine convinces Captain Shaw to go rescue the group from their adversaries. In the nick of time the group…
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John Williams Records ‘Peter Gunn’ Theme
John Williams has sat down to the piano once again to tickle the ivories for an upcoming album. The album is a tribute to famed composer Henry Mancini. The album includes performances by some of Mancini’s past colleagues and also fans. John Williams, Quincy Jones, Herbie Hancock and Arturo Sandoval, recently got together to record…
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The National Museum of African American History and Culture Celebrates Garth Fagan
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture recently celebrated celebrated the award winning-choreographer Garth Fagan during a very special event. This night was all about the man who choreographed The Lion King for Broadway and so many other things throughout his career. Below is a look at this very special celebration. PRESS…
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Disney+ Debuts Trailer for Original Film ‘Chang Can Dunk’
Today, Disney+ released a trailer for the Original Film Chang Can Dunk. Premiering Friday, March 10, the film follows Chang, a 16-year-old, Asian American high school student in the marching band who bets the school’s basketball star he can dunk by Homecoming. The wager leads the 5-foot-8 Chang on a quest to find the hops he…
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The Walt Disney Company Selected by Chapman University as a Top Employer of 2023
For its fifth consecutive year, The Walt Disney Company was recently selected as one of Chapman University’s Top Employers of 2023. The company was recognized for its ongoing commitment to higher education, and for its high-impact participation in recruiting activities and continued industry partnership and engagement. Chapman University alumni and students can be found throughout…
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Shanghai Disney Resort and Samsung Electronics Announce Joint Promotion in Celebration of Samsung’s New Phone Launch
Shanghai, February 14, 2023 – Shanghai Disney Resort and Samsung Electronics, one of the world’s largest technology leaders, announced a new promotion today to celebrate the launch of the Samsung Flagship Galaxy S23 Series. A series of exciting programs will be introduced, extending the magic of Disney to guests and fans at Shanghai Disney Resort and…