Category: DAPs Magic News
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The Walt Disney Company To Participate In The Credit Suisse 23rd Annual Communications Conference
BURBANK, Calif., June 7, 2021 – Bob Chapek, Chief Executive Officer, The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS), will participate in a virtual question-and-answer session at the Credit Suisse 23rd Annual Communications Conference on Monday, June 14, 2021 at approximately 12:05 p.m. PT/ 3:05 p.m. ET. To watch the webcast, please visit www.disney.com/investors. The webcast presentation will be…
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More Avengers, Less Masks – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to the DISNEY Reporter! Each week the DISNEY Reporter covers the top five Disney and geek stories from DAPS MAGIC! This week, there is a lot of ground to cover! First off, Avengers Campus opened at Disney California Adventure at the Disneyland Resort last week. DAPS MAGIC was on hand for opening day to…
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New Disney Imagination Campus Curriculum Will Teach Critical Skills and Encourage Career Exploration
Disney introduces “imagination-powered” learning through a collection of educational experiences for student groups. LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (June. 11 2021) –Disney Parks is launching a reimagined line of educational experiences for visiting student groups that will harness beloved Disney franchises – Star Wars, Pixar, Frozen, etc., as well as Walt Disney Imagineering and Disney Live Entertainment…
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Shanghai Disney Resort Unveils Magical New In-Park Theatrical Show
Shanghai, June 7, 2021 – Shanghai Disney Resort today announced that a brand new in-park live theater show, Mickey’s Storybook Adventure, will debut at the Walt Disney Grand Theatre on June 15. Set to open to Shanghai Disneyland park guests on June 16, the 5th Anniversary of the resort’s Grand Opening, this dazzling show is the…
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CHOC Champions League Kicks Off This Saturday!
The CHOC Champions League kicks off this week and starts two weekends of competition to support CHOC (Children’s Hospital of Orange County). The CHOC Champions League is a series of esports tournaments that will bring people together and also raise funds for CHOC following the excitement and success of this year’s virtual CHOC Walk! This…
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Loki Fan Events Feature a Sneak Peek at New Series
“LOKI” FAN EVENTS GIVE FANS AROUND THE WORLD A SNEAK PEEK AT MARVEL STUDIOS’ NEWEST SERIES “LOKI” STREAMS EXCLUSIVELY ON DISNEY+ STARTING TOMORROW Today, “Loki” Fan Events took place in LA, London, Paris, Mexico City, Sao Paulo, the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland. The fun-filled events featured a sneak peek at Marvel Studios’ newest, original series, launching…
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Owen Wilson Joins the MCU and Disney+ Releases New Loki Featurette
DISNEY+ DEBUTS NEW FEATURETTE FOR MARVEL STUDIOS’ “LOKI” ORIGINAL SERIES STREAMS EXCLUSIVELY ON DISNEY+ STARTING THIS WEDNESDAY Today, Disney+ debuted “Owen Wilson Joins the MCU,” a new featurette for Marvel Studios’ “Loki” celebrating actor Owen Wilson as he takes his place in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. “Loki,” Marvel Studios’ newest original series, launches on Disney+ Wednesday,…
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Cruella Being Offered for Digital Download June 25 and 4K Ultra HD/Blu-Ray/DVD on September 21
Meet Disney’s Most Notorious – and Notoriously Fashionable – VillainWhen ‘Cruella’ Arrives Early on Digital June 25and 4K Ultra HD™, Blu-ray™ and DVD on Sept. 21 Includes Never-Before-Seen Bonus Footage, Deleted Scenes and Bloopers LOS ANGELES, CA (June 7, 2021) – Disney’s “Cruella” arrives early on all major digital platforms on June 25 and on 4K Ultra…
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Summer of Disney+ Brings Family Adventures All Summer Long With Hit Movies, Original Series, and Documentaries
“Raya and the Last Dragon” Available For All Subscribers Beginning June 4 Feature Documentaries “Stuntman,” and “Playing with Sharks,” and Series “Growing Up Animal” from National Geographic Also Premiering This Summer BURBANK, Calif. (June 3, 2021) This summer, Disney+ is your family headquarters for the ultimate no-stress streaming night guaranteed. With a fresh batch of weekly…
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Adventures by Disney Introduces New England Vacation and Expands Private Adventure Destinations in 2022
Wide-ranging collection of guided land adventures across six continents round out 2022 lineup of family vacation experiences GLENDALE, Calif. (June 3, 2021) — Starting May 2022, families will venture to one of America’s most scenic destinations with Adventures by Disney to explore the magnificent sights and world-famous flavors of New England. The brand-new guided vacation to…
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The Walt Disney Company China and Shanghai Disney Resort Launch Five-Year National Pediatric Social Work Training Program at Children’s Hospitals Across China
Shanghai, June 1, 2021 – In celebration of International Children’s Day and the Fifth Anniversary of Shanghai Disney Resort, The Walt Disney Company China and Shanghai Disney Resort today announced a new donation to fund a five-year “National Pediatric Social Work Training Program.” The program is an extension of the five-year Children’s Hospital Project that Disney…
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Shanghai Disney Resort and Goodbaby Group Enter Multi-Year Resort Alliance
Shanghai, May 28, 2021 – Shanghai Disney Resort and Goodbaby Group, one of the world’s leading parenting product companies, jointly announced today that the two parties have entered into a multi-year resort alliance – introducing Goodbaby as the Official Stroller Sponsor of Shanghai Disney Resort. The brand-new strollers, custom-tailored for Shanghai Disneyland, are now available in…
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More Guests, More Experiences, Less Restrictions – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to another edition of the DISNEY Reporter! Each week the DAPS MAGIC team pulls five of the top stories to give you a highlight of what is going on in the worlds of Disney and geek. This week Cruella arrived in theaters and also Disney+ with Premier Access. The DAPS MAGIC team watched it…
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Cruella is Delightfully Despicable – Spoiler-Free Movie Review by Mr. DAPs
Cruella is now in theaters and on Disney+ with Premier Access (with additional cost). This is another live-action origin story of a classic Disney animated story. In this case the story is that of the villain Cruella from 101 Dalmatians. The story now takes place in the 70s and instead of being about 101 adorable…
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Tortilla Jo’s at Downtown Disney Now Serving Breakfast on the Weekends
Tortilla Jo’s is starting to serve breakfast once again at Downtown Disney on Saturdays and Sundays. From 10 am to 12 pm there are several delicious items for order. And bottomless mimosas are available during this time as well. Below is the menu for the weekend brunch specials. Breakfast Burrito – $15 Huevos Rancheros –…
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Amazon Purchasing MGM Studios For $8.45 Billion
Once upon a time, think of MGM Studios being connected with another company and one might of thought of The Walt Disney Company with Disney’s MGM Studios at Walt Disney World. Today, that changed with the announcement of an acquisition of MGM Studios by Amazon. Amazon is purchasing MGM Studios, one of Hollywood’s remaining historic…
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Some of the Most Unique Wedding Venues from Disney Fairy Tale Weddings – And How Much They Cost
When the time comes to plan one of the biggest days of your life, many Disney fans turn to Disney Fairy Tale Weddings! Disney offers fans the chance to get married while in some of the most magical places on Earth. Whether you want to get married in front of Disney icons or in a…
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Shanghai Disney Resort Unveils 5th Birthday Celebration Limited Merchandise Collection Designed in Collaboration with Jackson Yee
SHANGHAI, May 20, 2021 – Shanghai Disney Resort today unveiled an exclusive merchandise collection designed in collaboration with Jackson Yee – the latest in a series of original offerings as part of the resort’s “Year of Magical Surprises.” The fashionable 5th Birthday Celebration Holographic Mickey Collection combines Disney’s classic Mickey Mouse designs with Jackson Yee’s chic…
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Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution Technology Adds To Leadership Team and Realigns For The Future
CTO Aaron LaBerge restructures team to support Disney’s growth and innovation Okaro, Schwarz, and White join leadership team; Pollard to lead Media Engineering; Lawson, Andrews and Kato take on new roles; Helfand leads Advertising Platforms DMED Technology is responsible for next-generation DTC and linear distribution, advertising technology, engineering, operations, and Disney’s digital product portfolio Disney…
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Cars Road Trip: Immersion Through Landscaping
In Cars ROAD TRIP, opening soon at Disneyland Paris, landscaping plays a key role in allowing our Guests to feel completely immersed in storytelling as they travel through the emblematic roads of the American West. Let’s meet with Walt Disney Imagineering landscapers, whose mission is to bring these new natural spaces to life. Cars ROAD…
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100 Years of History Before Your Very Eyes – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to the DISNEY Reporter! Each week we share the top five headlines of the week from DAPS MAGIC’s Disney and geek news! This week, there was a LOT of ground to cover! First off, Knott’s Berry Farm is now celebrating 100 years of history and memories! This week, the DAPS MAGIC team was on…
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Knott’s Berry Farm Celebrates 100 Years With An Exciting and Festive Party
Knott’s Berry Farm kicked off both their reopening and the 100th anniversary of the park/farm with a huge celebration! Some of the DAPs team was on hand to join in the festivities and see the gala of a momentous occasion. Kicking Things Off The night began with a presentation of the 100 years. A video…
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Hong Kong Disneyland Resort Well-Positioned for Business Recovery as Guests Celebrate the 15th Anniversary
New daytime show and Castle of Magical Dreams to drive Hong Kong tourism Resort supported by local attendance and Magic Access loyalty programme May 17, 2021, HONG KONG – Today, Hong Kong Disneyland Resort (HKDL) reported business results for fiscal year 2020 (FY20). The results come after a year of unprecedented uncertainty and challenges to…
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Disney+ Releases New Loki in 30 Seconds Featurette
To celebrate National Streaming Day and his upcoming series on Disney+, Tom Hiddleston gave fans a 30 second recap of Loki’s full MCU backstory in an amusingly informative new featurette. Marvel Studios’ new, original series “Loki” launches on Disney+ on Wednesday, June 9. Marvel Studios’ “Loki” features the God of Mischief as he steps out…