Category: DAPs Magic News
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Mickey and Minnie at 93, Walt Disney World at 50 – A Look at How Walt Disney World Has Celebrated Mickey and Minnie’s Birthdays
Mickey and Minnie Mouse are the two that started the adventure that has led to a huge resort in the middle of Florida. This year that resort, and of course I’m talking about Walt Disney World, is celebrating 50 years. It seems appropriate to discuss the ways in which the resort has celebrated the mice…
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Becoming Cousteau to Stream on Disney+ on November 24
Documentary From Academy Award®Nominated Director Liz Garbus Shines a Spotlight on the Iconic Environmentalist and Filmmaker BURBANK, Calif. (November 17, 2021) — Disney+ announced today that “Becoming Cousteau,” the acclaimed National Geographic Documentary Film on the iconic French explorer from Academy Award®-nominated director Liz Garbus, Academy Award®-winning producer Dan Cogan, producer Mridu Chandra, and Story Syndicate, will…
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Disney+ Screens Exclusive 100-Minute Preview of Peter Jackson’s Original Docuseries The Beatles: Get Back in London
Earlier tonight in London, Paul McCartney and friends walked the red carpet outside the Cineworld Leicester Square prior to the U.K.’s exclusive 100-minute preview of the upcoming Disney+ three-part docuseries “The Beatles: Get Back.” Other VIP guests in attendance at the U.K. preview include: Noel Gallagher (Oasis), Elvis Costello, James Bay, Gary Kemp (Spandau Ballet), Neil Tennant (Pet Shop Boys), Jamie Cook…
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Walt’s Disneyland: A Walk in the Park with Walt Disney – Mr. DAPs’ Book Review
Some books are like a good banket or an old friend. You open their cover and instantly you feel relaxed and happy. Walt’s Disneyland: A Walk in the Park with Walt Disney by Marcy Carriker Smothers is one of those books. In this book, Smothers takes the reader on a tour of Disneyland as Walt…
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Tickets Go On Sale for Disney’s Encanto
Fans hoping to be among the first to see Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Encanto” in theaters beginning Nov. 24 can now purchase advance tickets through Fandango. Stephanie Beatriz (voice of Mirabel), John Leguizamo (voice of Bruno) and songwriter Lin-Manuel Miranda team up in the new featurette to introduce most of Mirabel’s family. Additionally, the film will…
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Disney General Entertainment Content and Disney Television Studios Unveil the Infinity on Disney Stage 1
In a move to leverage the use of leading virtual production technology into episodic television production, Disney General Entertainment Content and Disney Television Studios have partnered with Industrial Light & Magic to convert the historic Stage 1 on the Disney Lot into a best-in-class virtual production facility using ILM’s StageCraft toolset. They are already shooting…
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Merriment and Magic – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to the DISNEY Reporter! Every week Mr. DAPs, the DISNEY Reporter, shares the top five Disney and geek headlines from the week as seen on DAPS MAGIC. This week there were plenty of stories to choose from! At Disneyland, the 2021 Holidays at Disneyland celebration has begun. With that comes lots of entertainment, decorations,…
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Disney+ Debuts First Looks, Exclusive Footage, And New Trailers In Celebration Of Disney+ Day
BURBANK, Calif. (November 12, 2021) – In celebration of Disney+ Day, the second anniversary of the streaming platform, Disney+ not only premiered more than 25 new pieces of content, but also debuted dozens of first looks, new trailers, and exclusive clips from The Walt Disney Company’s world-class studios that showcase the incredible breadth of content coming to…
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Disney Releases New Encanto Featurette With a Look Behind the Scenes
Check out a new “Encanto” featurette that takes viewers behind the scenes of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ 60th feature film with directors Jared Bush and Byron Howard, co-director Charise Castro Smith, producer Yvett Merino, songwriter Lin-Manuel Miranda, and stars Stephanie Beatriz and John Leguizamo, who lend their voices to Mirabel and Bruno in the film. “Encanto” opens…
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The Walt Disney Company Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year Earnings for Fiscal 2021
BURBANK, Calif. (November 10, 2021) — The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) today reported earnings for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended October 2, 2021. Diluted earnings per share (EPS) from continuing operations for the quarter was income of $0.09 compared to a loss of $0.39 in the prior-year quarter. Excluding certain items(1), diluted…
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Hong Kong, China Delegations to Join City’s Biggest Homecoming Celebration at Hong Kong Disneyland
Recognizing Historic Achievements, Sportsmanship and Inclusion at Four Major Sporting Events HONG KONG, Nov 6, 2021 – Today, around 1,000 Hong Kong’s winning medalists and associated parties, families and friends from the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games, as well as the 14th National Games and the 11th National Games for Persons with Disabilities of…
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Final Trailer for Ghostbusters: Afterlife Released
The final trailer for Ghostbusters: Afterlife has been released ahead of the movie’s arrival in theaters on November 19, 2021. The trailer gives a strong connection between this current film and the original Ghostbusters. Watch the trailer below to see what some of these connections are. Be warned, this could potentially spoil some of the…
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Eternals Arrive – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to the DISNEY Reporter! Each week, the top five Disney and geek headlines are shared by Mr. DAPs as reported by DAPS MAGIC. This week, there were a lot of things going on to choose from. First off, with the arrival of Marvel Studios’ Eternals in theaters, Sersie, Kingo, and Phastos also are now…
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Delicious Disney Walt Disney World Recipes & Stories From The Most Magical Place on Earth – Mr. DAPs’ Book Review
Delicious Disney Walt Disney World Recipes & Stories From The Most Magical Place on Earth is now available and is another way to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World Resort. Written by Pam Brandon, Marcy Carriker Smothers, and the Disney Chefs, it takes a look at fifty years of restaurant and recipes from…
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Guide to Eternals: Easter Egg and Comic References
It’s been a while since I’ve written one of these. I thought Marvel Studios was taking its own path that was a little less in exact comic references. It was nice for a while. I didn’t know where it was going. Previously, I read so many comics I knew the plot points and things weren’t…
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Surprise Eternals Sneak Peek at Disney California Adventure
Disney California Adventure has an exclusive sneak peek in the Sunset Showcase Theater which normally houses Mickey’s Philharmagic. The peek consists of explaining some of the origins of the Eternals on Earth as well as a trailer to conclude the preview. It makes use of lighting effects inside during key moments, though no other effects…
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runDisney Springtime Surprise Race Weekend Takes Runners on Nostalgic Journey During Walt Disney World Resort 50th Anniversary
Newly designed 2022 race weekend inspired by beloved races from the past with several new twists; Event will change themes each year LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Nov. 3, 2021) – The 2022 edition of the runDisney Springtime Surprise Weekend, the newly designed running event at Walt Disney World Resort that will change its theme each year,…
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Adventures by Disney Announces Expedition Cruises to the Arctic
Expanded cruise destinations in 2023 offer families a unique way to explore the abundant wildlife and breathtaking landscapes of the Polar Regions and the Galápagos Islands GLENDALE, Calif. (Nov. 3, 2021) — Families will journey through fjords and pass ice floes as they explore the spectacular landscapes and diverse wildlife of the Arctic on an all-new…
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Knott’s Merry Farm Returns in Full Swing Starting November 19!
Knott’s Merry Farm is one of my favorite festive events anywhere. I look forward to it every year, and this year will be packing quite a merry punch! Starting November 19 and going until January 2 Knott’s Berry Farm will transform into a holiday jubilee. It is a very welcome festival since the park was…
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Disney Twenty-Three to Feature Encanto and More in Winter Edition!
THE STAR AND CREATORS OF WALT DISNEY ANIMATION STUDIOS’ NEWEST DAZZLING FILM DETAIL THE MAGIC BEHIND THE MOVIE ALSO IN THE WINTER ISSUE: THE BOOK OF BOBA FETT STAR—AND DISNEY LEGEND—MING-NA WEN; THE TALENT BEHIND STEVEN SPIELBERG’S WEST SIDE STORY; THE NEW HAWKEYE SERIES; AND CIRQUE DU SOLEIL’S DRAWN TO LIFE BURBANK, Calif. – November 2, 2021 – It’s challenging being…
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The Simpsons to Help Celebrate Disney+ Day with The Simpsons in Plusaversary Short
The Disney+ Day celebration is headed to Springfield in “The Simpsons in Plusaversary!” In the new short, “The Simpsons” host a Disney+ Day party and everyone is on the list… except Homer. With friends from across the service and music fit for a Disney princess, Plusaversary is Springfield’s event of the year. A Disney+ Day…
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Halloween is Here! – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to the DISNEY Reporter! Each week, the top 5 stories of the week of Disney and geek news are shared here. This week, there is a lot of ground to cover with lots of it coming from Disneyland. First off, Disneyland has raised its ticket prices on most tickets this week. While prices remain…
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Birnbaum’s 2022 Walt Disney World: The Official Vacation Guide – Mr. DAPs’ Book Review
Walt Disney World is now celebrating its 50th Anniversary and Birnbaum’s 2022 Walt Disney World: The Official Vacation Guide is now available. This guide takes a look at The World’s Most Magical Celebration and offers lots of tips and trips for how to get the most out of a trip to Walt Disney World in…
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Why is Knott’s Berry Farm a Great Value for a Theme Park?
Recently a study was published by Etias examined which theme parks were the most and least expensive per ride. What that means is, what does it cost per amusement ride based on park ticket prices? It is not too much of a surprise that a certain park in Anaheim that started it all was one…