Category: DAPs Magic News
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Disney Characters Delight Guests in New Ways as Disneyland Resort Theme Parks Reopen April 30, 2021
Beloved Disney characters will be part of the magic as the Disneyland Resort theme parks reopen April 30, 2021. Characters from dozens of favorite Disney stories may be spotted waving and playing across Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park. They may even pop up posing in the background of selfies. To help maintain physical…
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Shanghai Disney Resort’s 5th Birthday “Year of Magical Surprises” Celebration Officially Begins with Spectacular New Nighttime Show
SHANGHAI, April 8, 2021 — With a brand-new look, breathtaking fireworks, new and updated parade floats, and exciting surprises around every corner, Shanghai Disney Resort today launched its year-long 5th Birthday Celebration, bringing together guests, Cast Members and Disney friends to commemorate this unforgettable milestone. In celebration of the “Year of Magical Surprises,” starting today, guests…
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Shanghai Disney Resort Marks Historic Tenth Anniversary of the Resort’s Milestone Groundbreaking on April 8
Shanghai, April 8, 2021 – As Shanghai Disney Resort launches its 5th Birthday Celebration today, April 8 also marks another significant milestone for the resort. Ten years ago, on April 8, 2011, The Walt Disney Company and Shanghai Shendi Group celebrated the historic groundbreaking of Shanghai Disney Resort. As one of the largest Sino-foreign joint venture projects…
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ILLUMINATE! A Nighttime Celebration to Light Up the Night at Shanghai Disneyland With All-New Immersive Show
Shanghai, April 6, 2021 – Five years ago, Shanghai Disney Resort ignited the spark of imagination for its first park guests, and has since gone on to inspire tens of millions of more guests over five years with world-class attractions and shows – including the one and only Ignite the Dream – A Nighttime Spectacular of Magic…
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Raya and the Last Dragon – Mr. DAPs Home Entertainment Review
Raya and the Last Dragon finds the title character Raya living in the land once known as Kumandra. This once was a place where people and dragons lived in harmony. This is no longer true unfortunately. Nobody is united and the entire land is under siege from the Druun. Raya must find the last dragon,…
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New Tier More Options – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to the DISNEY Reporter! Each week Mr. DAPs covers the top five stories of the week from the world of Disney and geek. This week, there were a lot of possible stories to cover but only five of them made the cut! Make sure to check out the rest of these stories on DAPS…
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Thanks for Sharing the Magic With DAPS MAGIC for 17 Years!
17 years ago today DAPS MAGIC was created. It was created with the hope that people could come together to share the magic together in a positive and safe environment. Through the years, things have expanded and grown. However, we have stayed true to the core values that a small group of Disney fans came…
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Celebrating Black History All Year Long: ESPN+, Disney+, Hulu Launch ‘Black History Always’ and ‘Initiative 29’
As part of a commitment to amplify a variety of Black stories all year long, ESPN+, Hulu and Disney+ have launched Black History Always on ESPN+ and Disney+, and Initiative 29 on Hulu. With a belief that recognizing Black history should not be contained to February, the three streamers will release new content on the…
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Obi-Wan Kenobi Series Cast Announced Ahead of Starting Shooting in April
Today Disney+ announced that Obi-Wan Kenobi, a special event series, will begin shooting in April! Along with the announcement that shooting will begin next month, the cast was also revealed. That cast is led by Ewan McGregor who is returning to his Star Wars role as Obi-Wan Kenobi. Hayden Christensen will also be returning to the Star Wars…
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Disney Unveils Dazzling New Character Costumes as Countdown Continues for Shanghai Disney Resort’s 5th Birthday Celebration
Shanghai, March 29, 2021 – As the countdown continues to the start of Shanghai Disney Resort’s 5th Birthday Celebration, the resort today hosted another “magical surprise”, a glamorous fashion show inside the Enchanted Storybook Castle, featuring all-new upcoming celebratory attire for its Disney Characters. Held just before the start of Shanghai Fashion Week and featuring Mickey Mouse,…
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The Dream of a Train and a Boat, Two Stories Looking for Happy Endings
Before I was born, my grandpa built a houseboat with my grandma, mom, and uncles. This boat, named Puff, was the culmination of years of dreaming and led to years of happy memories. Decades before in the 1950s, Grandpa had been a commercial fisherman in the San Juan Islands and even ventured to Alaska once!f…
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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…