Category: DAPs Magic News
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Soul – Mr. DAPs Home Entertainment Review
Disney-Pixar’s Soul originally was expected to be released into theaters last summer. However, as the impact of COVID-19 hit the movie industry its release date found itself getting moved. Eventually, Soul was released directly to Disney+ on Christmas Day. It was a lovely Christmas gift from Disney to fans who had anticipated this film for quite some…
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Time to Expand? – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to the DISNEY Reporter! Every week your Disney reporter Mr. DAPs highlights to top five stories of the week from the Disney and geek worlds. This week, there are some pretty significant stories that are covered. First off, the Disneyland Resort unveiled a proposal for possibilities regarding a substantial expansion for the resort. If…
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DisneylandForward Offers Plenty of Land and Attraction Possibilities in Expansion Proposal
Today the Disneyland Resort launched a new expansion initiative called Disneyland Forward. The initiative focuses on four main points of expansion for the resort: parking, hotels, entertainment (like Downtown Disney District), and theme parks. The expansion would revolutionize the Disneyland Resort experience for guests visiting. One of the four main focal points for the expansion…
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Sesame Street: 50 Years of Sunny Days to Explore Legacy and Impact of Beloved Show
Sesame Street: 50 Years of Sunny Days was announced by Whoopi Goldberg today on The View. This two-hour documentary will be chronicling the creation of a Black family on Sesame Street. Sesame Street: 50 Years of Sunny Days will broadcast on ABC on Monday, April 26, at 8:00/7:00C. Whoopi Goldberg Announces Sesame Street: 50 Years of…
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Shanghai Disney Resort Releases Surprise Theme Song in Honor of its 5th Birthday
Shanghai, March 22, 2021 – Just days after Shanghai Disney Resort announced that its year-long 5th Birthday Celebrations will kick off on April 8, the resort today revealed a brand-new theme song as part of the “Year of Magical Surprises.” Titled “Magical Surprise,” the song features pop singer Liu Yuning and is a fun, fantastical tune about…
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‘The Falcon And The Winter Soldier’ Opens As Most Watched Series Premiere Ever On Disney+
Total Global Viewership for Marvel Studios’ “The Falcon and The Winter Soldier” Lands as Most Watched Series for its Opening Weekend on Disney+ BURBANK, Calif. (March 22, 2021) – Disney+ Original series “The Falcon and The Winter Soldier” from Marvel Studios ranked as the most watched series premiere ever on Disney+ during its opening weekend, Friday,…
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Black Widow, Cruella, and Luca Get Releases Updated as Disney Modifies Summer Schedule
Disney’s Live-Action “Cruella” and Marvel Studios’ “Black Widow” Both to Release Day and Date in Theaters and on Disney+ with Premier Access on May 28 and July 9, respectively Disney and Pixar’s “Luca” to Release Exclusively on Disney+ on June 1 BURBANK, Calif. (March 23, 2021) – Disney Media & Entertainment Distribution today announced new release…
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Reopening and A Touch of Disney – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to the DISNEY Reporter! Each week we share the top five Disney or geek stories of the week! This week, there is a lot to be excited about! First off, theme parks are starting to announce reopening dates in Southern California. The Disneyland Resort announced this week that it will be reopening its parks…
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The Walt Disney Company Executives To Discuss Fiscal Second Quarter 2021 Financial Results Via Webcast
BURBANK, Calif., March 15, 2021 – The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) will discuss fiscal second quarter 2021 financial results via a live audio webcast beginning at 4:30 p.m. ET / 1:30 p.m. PT on Thursday, May 13, 2021. Results will be released after the close of regular trading on May 13, 2021. To listen…
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Her Universe Now Accepting Submissions for The Her Universe Fashion Show
Today Her Universe announced that they are now acceptation submissions for the Her Universe Fashion Show. This year, the Her Universe Fashion Show will be virtual and streamed on July 23, 2021. This will be a part of Comic-Con@Home this year. Designers can submit up to 3 designs that are inspired by anything that is…
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Disney Cruise Line Reveals New Destinations and Itineraries in Europe, Alaska and the Caribbean for Summer 2022
Highlights include new ports in Greece, Portugal, Latvia, Norway, Sweden and Dominica, plus first-ever summer sailings from Miami to the Bahamas CELEBRATION, Fla. (March 18, 2021) – Disney Cruise Line will offer families exciting adventures around the world in summer 2022, including voyages to new destinations and favorite ports of call in the Greek Isles,…
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Experience the Thrills of ‘Speed’ for the First Time in 4K Ultra HD
Jan de Bont’s action thriller “Speed” races to 4K Ultra HD™ for the first time on May 4, including a limited-edition SteelBook® found only at Best Buy. Hold on tight for a rush of pulse-pounding thrills, breathtaking stunts and unexpected romance in a film you’ll want to see again and again. Keanu Reeves stars as…
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What to Expect for Disneyland Reopening and Reservation System From a Walt Disney World Experience
Of course by now the world has heard that Disneyland is reopening on April 30, 2021 after over a year of having its gates closed. Those that have been clamoring to go are probably having sighs of relief. Yet, there isn’t much in the way of details for what to expect and how to go…
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Mindy Kaling Joins Monsters at Work Cast
Bonnie Hunt Set to Reprise Role from Disney and Pixar’s ‘Monsters, Inc.’ Films, Alongside Returning Cast Members Billy Crystal, John Goodman, Jennifer Tilly and John Ratzenberger and Series Star Ben Feldman BURBANK, Calif. (March 17, 2021) — Mindy Kaling has joined the cast of Disney+’s highly anticipated animated series “Monsters At Work.” Kaling will voice…
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The Walt Disney Family Museum Scheduled to Re-Open with New Exhibit
This Friday, March 19th, The Walt Disney Family Museum will be reopening its exhibit hall after a lengthy closure due to Covid-19. This opening is very exciting, as a new exhibit will be introduced to the public. The Diane Disney Miller Hall will be the home of the brand-new exhibit, The Walt Disney Studios and…
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The Might Ducks Trilogy Now Streaming on Hulu and ESPN+ Ahead of Premiere of The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers on Disney+
A new spot for “The Mighty Ducks” trilogy is now available For a limited time, “The Mighty Ducks” Trilogy is now streaming on Hulu and ESPN+. Starting today, March 16, and continuing until May 28, Hulu and ESPN+ subscribers can watch the original three films and upgrade to The Disney Bundle to stream the new original series…
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Her Universe Unveils New Disney Alice in Wonderland Collection
Fans of Disney’s Alice in Wonderland who also love Her Universe are in for a treat today. Her Universe has released a new Disney Alice in Wonderland collection! The collection includes shirts, sweatshirts, dresses, shoes, leggings, and more. There is also a Cheshire Cat union suit. The full collection can be found on heruniverse.com. On the…
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One Year Later – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to the DISNEY Reporter! Each week we cover the top five headlines of the week from Disney and geekdom. This week there are quite a few fun headlines. First off, Disney CEO Bob Chapek is aiming to reopen the Disneyland Resort parks by the end of April. This news comes as the parks have…
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Marvel Studios’ “Assembled” Goes Behind the Scenes of “WandaVision”
Go behind the scenes of Marvel Studios’ hit series “WandaVision” with a brand-new, documentary-style special “Assembled: The Making of ‘WandaVision’”—now streaming exclusively on Disney+. The premiere episode of this groundbreaking series of documentary-style specials features Elizabeth Olsen, Paul Bettany and the creative team behind Marvel Studios’ “WandaVision” as they welcome viewers behind the scenes of…
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Disneyland Paris Reopening Delayed Again
Disneyland Paris has once again delayed its reopening plans due to the ongoing pandemic’s impact. Disneyland Paris had hoped to reopen on April 2nd. A post on the Disneyland Paris website said, “Due to prevailing conditions and travel restrictions across Europe, Disneyland Paris will not reopen on April 2 as initially planned. We are optimistic that…
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The Walt Disney Company, ESPN and National Hockey League Reach Groundbreaking Long-Term Agreement
The world’s best hockey league is coming to the industry-leading collection of linear and direct-to-consumer platforms for sports – ABC, ESPN, ESPN+ and Hulu The Stanley Cup Final and Stanley Cup Playoffs coming to ABC and ESPN; 100 exclusive regular-season games per season across ESPN’s networks and streaming platforms Streaming is a key element in…
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Disney+ Tops 100 Million Subscribers Globally
The Service is Available in 59 Countries around the World and Features an Impressive Collection of High-Quality Content from Disney’s Content Studios BURBANK, CA, March 9, 2021 – Disney+ has surpassed 100 million global paid subscribers in just 16 months since its launch, Bob Chapek, Chief Executive Officer, The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS), announced today…
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Disney+ Releases Trailer for “Secrets of the Whales”
Executive Produced by James Cameron and Narrated by Sigourney Weaver, the Four-Part Series from National Geographic Premieres on Earth Day, April 22, on Disney+ BURBANK, Calif. (Mar. 9, 2021) – Today, Disney+ released the trailer for its upcoming original series “Secrets of the Whales,” which plunges viewers deep within the epicenter of whale culture to reveal the mysterious and beautiful world of…
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It’s Not an April Fools’ Joke – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to another edition of DISNEY Reporter! This week, there is a lot of ground to cover with the top five stories of the week from DAPS MAGIC. The first story could seem like an April Fools’ Joke, but it isn’t. California announced updated guidelines this week that could enable theme parks, including Disneyland, to…