Category: DAPs Magic News
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Disney Remains Most-Admired Media and Entertainment Company
For the 20th consecutive year, The Walt Disney Company has been recognized as the top-ranked media and entertainment company on Fortune’s annual list of the “World’s Most Admired Companies,” released online today and in the magazine’s February/March issue. Disney ranked No. 6 overall among the 324 listed companies from across the globe. Disney earned top marks…
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Pictorial: Cast and Creatives of ‘Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur’ World Premiere
Tonight, the cast and creative team of “Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur” celebrated the series’ world premiere at The Walt Disney Studios Lot in Burbank, CA. The highly anticipated series, featuring Marvel’s first African American Teen Girl Super Hero, premieres Feb. 10 on Disney Channel and Feb. 15 on Disney+. The event was attended by…
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Disneyland Paris to Shine Bright at Copenhagen Light Festival
As Disneyland Paris celebrates its 30th Anniversary Grand Finale until September 30, 2023, the resort will soon be part of a unique light festival for the very first time in Scandinavia. From February 3-26, the sixth annual Copenhagen Light Festival will enchant visitors with outdoor light art, made even more special as the city was named…
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Black Panther: Wakanda Forever – Mr. Daps’ Home Entertainment Review
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever finds the people of Wakanda moving on into a new chapter. As they transition from what was the leadership of King T’Challa to what comes next, they discover that things are more challenging than they could have ever imagined. Not only are other nations of the world attempting to access vibranium,…
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Disneyland Resort Celebrates Disney100 with Grand Opening of Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, New Nighttime Spectaculars, ‘Magic Happens’ Parade and More
Disneyland Resort Celebrates Disney100 with Grand Opening of Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, New Nighttime Spectaculars, ‘Magic Happens’ Parade and More ANAHEIM, Calif. (Jan. 27, 2023) – The Walt Disney Company marks its 100th anniversary in 2023, and the Disneyland Resort will celebrate the milestone with new experiences and entertainment, décor, specialty treats and more throughout…
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Disney Showcases Cutting-Edge Innovation and Proven Results At Annual Tech & Data Tentpole
New York, New York – Jan. 25, 2023 – Setting the stage for its 2023 Upfront presentation, Disney Advertising hosted its third annual Tech & Data Showcase on Wednesday, Jan. 25 demonstrating the breadth and depth of Disney’s technology and data innovation. The media and entertainment powerhouse put on a multi-faceted production shot across key creative and studio locations, followed…
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Zootopia’s Judy Hopps Joins Shanghai Disney Resort’s Traditional Eye-dotting Ceremony on the First Day of the Year of the Rabbit
Shanghai, January 22, 2023 — Shanghai Disney Resort celebrated the first day of the Year of the Rabbit this morning with a traditional lion eye-dotting ceremony at Shanghai Disneyland. For the first time ever, the beloved rabbit character from Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Zootopia, Judy Hopps, along with Nick Wilde, joined Mickey and Minnie for this…
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BTS Star j-hope to Debut ‘j-hope in the box’ Documentary on February 17th on Disney+
The New Documentary Will Give Viewers an Exclusive Look at j-hope’s Creative Process as He Works to Release His First Solo Album BURBANK, Calif. (January 19, 2023) – On February 17, viewers are invited to watch in wonder as j-hope of BTS brings it all and does it all in “j-hope IN THE BOX,” a behind-the-scenes documentary special…
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‘The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder’ Cast and Creatives Paint the Town Purple to Celebrate Second Season
The New Season Premieres With All Episodes Streaming February 1, only on Disney+ BURBANK, Calif. (January 20, 2023) – Last night, the cast and creative team of “The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder” had a family reunion to celebrate the premiere of the show’s second season at the Nate Holden Performing Arts Center in Los Angeles. Season…
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ABC’s Newest Iteration of the Hit ‘Singalong’ Franchise Returns With ‘Schoolhouse Rock! 50th Anniversary Singalong,’ Airing Wednesday, Feb. 1, on ABC
Ryan Seacrest To Return As Headmaster and Host Black Eyed Peas, Derek Hough and Hayley Erbert, Fortune Feimster, Jason Biggs and Jenny Mollen, Julianne Hough, Kal Penn, The Muppets, Ne-Yo, Raven Symoné, Retta, Shaquille O’Neal and Boys & Girls Club of Atlanta, The stars from Disney on Broadway, Charity Dawson, Bonita Hamilton, Kara Lindsay, Michael…
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Hong Kong Disneyland Resort Excites Fans with a Full Year of Magical Experiences in 2023
HONG KONG — 2023 is bound to be a memorable year at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort thanks to a festive line-up of new activities, seasonal events and the opening of World of Frozen — the all-new Frozen-themed land coming to the park in the second half of 2023. Disney fans will also be delighted by the…
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Creative, Talented and Inspiring High School Students Chosen for This Year’s Disney Dreamers Academy at Walt Disney World Resort
Exclusive Walt Disney World Resort mentoring event fosters dreams of Black students and teens from underrepresented communities; 100 outstanding students from New York to California to be part of the multi-day event in March LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Jan. 13, 2023) – A budding artist, an aspiring neurosurgeon and a creative storyteller are among the 100…
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‘Bono & The Edge: A Sort of Homecoming, with Dave Letterman’ Heading to Disney+ in March
From Academy- and Emmy Award-Winning Brian Grazer and Ron Howard’s Imagine Documentaries, Academy Award Winning Filmmaker Morgan Neville, and Dave Letterman’s Worldwide Pants, the Disney Branded Television Docu-Special Delves Into One of the Most Remarkable Friendships and Songwriting Partnerships in Rock ‘N’ Roll History As They Travel Home to Dublin Pasadena, Calif. (Jan. 13, 2023)…
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80-Year-Old New Orleans Area Man Remains “Perfect” at 30th Annual Walt Disney World Marathon
It’s one thing to run in all 30 Walt Disney World Marathons; it’s another thing to complete your latest at age 80. That’s the story of Rudy Smith from Gretna, LA, one of just 59 people who have achieved the feat of running in every Walt Disney World Marathon since the race was established in 1994, but the only octogenarian among them, having recently turned 80.…
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Celebrate Creative Art, Food and Performances at EPCOT International Festival of the Arts Jan.13 – Feb. 20, 2023
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Jan. 13, 2023) – Global visual, culinary and performing arts create a tapestry of wonder during EPCOT International Festival of the Arts presented by AT&T at Walt Disney World Resort, Jan. 13 – Feb. 20, 2023. EPCOT becomes the stage for this 39-day festival, with extraordinary artwork, culinary creations inspired by art movements and…
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Former Walt Disney Imagineering President Bob Weis Joins Global Architecture and Design Firm Gensler
The former president of Walt Disney Imagineering today announced where his next steps will be. Bob Weis posted on his Instagram today that he has joined the global architecture and design firm Gensler. Gensler is the largest architecture firm in the world currently. Founded in 1965, it now has 53 locations and more than 7,000…
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Original Docu-Series ‘Chasing Waves’ Arrives on Disney+
BURBANK, Calif. (January 11, 2023) – A Disney+ Original docu-series, “Chasing Waves” shines a spotlight on Japanese surf culture. The eight-part docu-series is now streaming exclusively on Disney+. In the wake of surfing’s debut at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, “Chasing Waves” features the people and places that are defining Japan’s reach in the global surf culture…
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Strange World – Mr. Daps Home Entertainment Review
The Clade family is known for being explorers until they weren’t. In Strange World, the family has to come together to save their world from disaster. At the same time, the Clades also need to save their family. Quality Strange World is an absolutely beautiful film to watch. There are some beautiful colors, wonderful moments…
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Enjoy a Magical Reunion with Friends and Family by Celebrating the Year of the Rabbit at Shanghai Disney Resort, Starting January 13, 2023
Shanghai, January 4, 2023 – Get ready to hop into the Year of the Rabbit with a lineup of special celebrations at Shanghai Disney Resort from January 13 to February 10, 2023. During the month-long festivities, guests are encouraged to bring family, friends and loved ones for a fun and unique Spring Festival vacation. Not only…
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“Walt Disney’s The Jungle Book: Making a Masterpiece” Closes Due to Storm Damage at Walt Disney Family Museum
Today The Walt Disney Family Museum announced the temporary closure of Walt Disney’s The Jungle Book: Making a Masterpiece exhibit. This is due to damage caused by the recent storms that have been buffeting San Francisco. An email was sent out by The Walt Disney Family Museum announcing the closure. Here is the info that…
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Walt’s Plane at the Palm Springs Air Museum, a Fantastic Day Trip Destination!
After appearing earlier this year at the D23 Expo, Walt’s Plane has made its way to the Palm Springs Air Museum. This plane was purchased by Walt Disney in 1963 and is a Grumman Gulfstream I that was commonly referred to as “The Mouse.” After the D23 Expo, the plane was moved to the Palm Springs Air…
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Disney Recommends Shareholders Reject Mini-Tender Offer By TRC Capital Investment
BURBANK, Calif., December 30, 2022 – The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) recently became aware that TRC Capital Investment Corp. (TRC) has made an unsolicited mini-tender offer to purchase up to 1,500,000 shares of Disney common stock, and, per a press release issued by TRC on December 28, 2022 (the TRC Press Release), has amended…
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Panda Express® Matching Gifts to CHOC Through Midnight Tonight!
Recently, Daps Magic shared that we redefined what the “Daps” in Daps Magic stands for. As we embark on this journey of Disney and positive stuff, we are looking for ways to not just cover positive stuff, but also to make a positive impact. Today there is an opportunity to do just that with one…
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Shanghai Disney Resort to Ring in the New Year with Special Celebrations
Shanghai, December 27, 2022 – With the New Year just around the corner, Shanghai Disney Resort is gearing up to ring in 2023 with guests and fans in signature Disney style. Celebrations will feature an assortment of unique offerings, including a dazzling fireworks display illuminating the world’s largest Disney castle as a grand finale of 2022.…