Category: DAPs Magic News
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Spider-Bots Soon Available at Disneyland Resort
Spider-Bots will soon be coming to the Disneyland Resort for guests to take home. Created by Peter Parker as a prototype for the yet-to-be-opened Avengers Campus, they will soon be on sale at World of Disney and Disneyland Resort Backlot Premiere Shop starting December 4th. Annual Passholders will have the opportunity to purchase their very…
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A New Magical Castle – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to this week’s edition of the DISNEY Reporter. Each week we share the top five Disney and geek headlines. This week there are a lot of fun things to cover. At the Disneyland Resort, Buena Vista Street is now open as an expansion of the Downtown Disney District. This comes as the parks continue…
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ABC and Disney Parks Feature Nostalgic Performances of Holidays Past in Special 5th Anniversary Edition of “The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration” Thanksgiving Night
Original Hosts Derek and Julianne Hough Return to Co-Host Alongside ‘grown-is’ Star Trevor Jackson Derek and Julianne to Perform Spectacular New Musical Opening Number Festive Flashback Performances to Include Kristen Bell and Idina Menzel, Kelly Clarkson, Jason Derulo, Ciara, Andrea Bocelli, OneRepublic, Pentatonix, Becky G, Shaggy, Boyz II Men and JoJo, Meghan Trainor and Brett…
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Disney+ Releases Trailer for High School Musical: The Musical: The Holiday Special
DISNEY+ SHARES TRAILER FOR “HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL: THE MUSICAL: THE HOLIDAY SPECIAL” HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL: THE MUSICAL: THE HOLIDAY SPECIAL: THE SOUNDTRACK AVAILABLE THIS FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20 Sneak Peek of Season Two Featured in Trailer BURBANK, Calif. (November 18, 2020) – Today, Disney+ released the trailer for “High School Musical: The Musical: The Holiday Special,” which premieres Friday, December 11 on the…
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Season’s Streamings from Disney+! Celebrate the Most Wonderful Time of the Year with Joyful Collection of Movies, Specials, and Themed Episodes
Kick off the Holiday Season with New Originals “LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special,” “High School Musical: The Musical: The Holiday Special,” and “Godmothered,” New Family Movies “Black Beauty,” “Safety,” and “Soul,” Beloved Festive Favorites “Frozen,” “Home Alone,” “The Santa Clause,” and Holiday Episodes from “The Simpsons,” “America’s Funniest Home Videos,” and Disney Channel BURBANK, Calif.…
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A Disturbance in the Force – New Documentary Coming in 2021 on Star Wars Holiday Special
Next year a new documentary will be released that will dig into one of Star Wars’ most infamous programs. Yesterday, on Life Day, it was announced that there will be a new documentary focused on the making of the Star Wars Holiday Special. It was released between A New Hope and The Empire Strikes Back. Since then, George Lucas…
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Why It’s Good to Celebrate Mickey and Minnie’s Birthday This Year
Mickey and Minnie Mouse are celebrating their 92nd birthday today. With that age it seems like they’ve been around for ages and ages and ages. Milestones could be fewer coming (though 92 is nothing to sneeze at). Why celebrate the mice today? The reason starts at their origin. Walt Disney had just come back from…
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Broadway’s Aladdin artists are”Elfing” around in an all-new Christmas musical releasing for Free on December 1st
Watch artists from Disney’s Aladdin on Broadway along with the many talents of actors from Hamilton, Avenue Q and television’s Sesame Street prove we don’t have to be together TO BE TOGETHER this Christmas with an All-New Holiday streaming Musical First Look online TODAY Releasing December 1st on the Nice List Musical YouTube Channel presented…
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CHOC Announces Drive-In Movie Night in December! [Updated]
Today CHOC has announced that it will be hosting a drive-in movie night on Wednesday, December 2. This is a first of its kind fundraising event for CHOC (Children’s Hospital of Orange County) and will have limited space! This special drive-in evening will give guests the opportunity to see The Nightmare Before Christmas or Spider-Man: Homecoming. Both movies…
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The Mysterious Benedict Society Arrives on Disney+ in 2021
BURBANK, Calif. (November 13, 2020) — “The Mysterious Benedict Society,” based on the award-winning and bestselling book series by Trenton Lee Stewart, will be coming to Disney+ in 2021. This series was originally developed for Hulu. The show stars Emmy® Award winner Tony Hale (“Veep,” “Arrested Development”) in the titular role and features a standout ensemble of…
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Disney’s New Drama “Safety” to Debut on Disney+ in December
From Academy Award®-Nominated Filmmaker Reginald Hudlin With An Original Soundtrack Featuring Score By Grammy®-Winning Marcus Miller And A Track Written And Performed By Grammy®-Winning Artist H.E.R. BURBANK, Calif. (November 13, 2020) — Today, Disney+ debuted the trailer and key art for its new film, “Safety”, inspired by the empowering true story of former Clemson University football safety Ray McElrathbey, a young man facing a…
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The Walt Disney Company Board Decides To Forgo Next Semi-Annual Cash Dividend
BURBANK, Calif., November 12, 2020 – The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) Board of Directors today announced that it will not declare a semi-annual cash dividend for the second half of fiscal 2020, in light of the ongoing impact of COVID-19 and the Company’s decision to prioritize investment in its direct-to-consumer initiatives. Forward Looking Statements…
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The Walt Disney Company Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year Earnings for Fiscal 2020
BURBANK, Calif.–The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) today reported earnings for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended October 3, 2020. Diluted earnings per share (EPS) from continuing operations for the fourth quarter was a loss of $0.39 compared to income of $0.43 in the prior-year quarter. Excluding certain items affecting comparability(1), diluted EPS for…
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Disney+ Releases Inside Pixar Trailer!
DISNEY+ RELEASES FIRST LOOK TRAILER FOR “INSIDE PIXAR” A SHORT FORM DOCUSERIES PREMIERING NOVEMBER 13 ON DISNEY+ BURBANK, Calif. (November 11, 2020) Disney+ shared the trailer for its new original docuseries “Inside Pixar,” premiering on November 13. The series consists of four collections with five short stories in each collection, centered around a central theme. The first collection…
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Godmothered to Premiere on Disney+ Just in Time to Add Extra Magic to the Holidays
Today it was announced that Godmothered will be premiering on Disney+ on December 4th. This Christmas comedy stars Isla Fisher and Jillian Bell. The new film is set at Christmas time and is about Eleanor (Jillian Bell), a young, inexperienced fairy godmother-in-training who discovers that her profession is facing extinction. Rather than just give up…
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Veterans’ Voices: Painted Realities Exhibit to Open at The Walt Disney Family Museum on November 12th
“Tomorrow will be better as long as America keeps alive the ideals of freedom and a better life.” —Walt Disney “Veterans are the light at the tip of the candle, illuminating the way for the whole nation. If veterans can achieve awareness, transformation, understanding and peace, they can share with the rest of society the…
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Disney+ Shares “Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse” Trailer Before Series Premieres on Mickey’s Birthday – November 18, 2020
BURBANK, Calif. (November 10, 2020) — Today Disney+ gave fans a new look at its animated short series “The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse” before it premieres on Mickey Mouse’s birthday, November 18, 2020. In “The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse,” it’s nothing but fun and excitement for Mickey and his best pals – Minnie,…
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“On Pointe”, An Original Docu-Series Capturing a Season in the School of American Ballet in New York City, Premieres December 18 on Disney+
New Series From Executive Producers Brian Grazer and Ron Howard BURBANK, Calif. (November 9, 2020) Disney+ announced today that the complete original six-part docu-series “On Pointe” will premiere exclusively on the service on Friday, December 18, 2020. On Pointe captures a season in New York City’s world renowned School of American Ballet (SAB). Featuring unprecedented access to…
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Celebrations Around the Globe – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to another weekly edition of the DISNEY Reporter! Each week we share the top five stories from the world of Disney and geek! This week, there is a lot to celebrate! First off, at the Disneyland Resort, starting on November 19th guests will be able to once again visit Disney California Adventure when they…
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Disney Twenty-Three Celebrates the Heart and Soul of Pixar’s New Feature with Pete Docter, Tina Fey, and Jamie Foxx
AND TRENT REZNOR, ATTICUS ROSS, AND JON BATISTE TALK EXCLUSIVELY WITH D23 ABOUT CRAFTING THE MUSIC FOR THE NEW MOVIE COMING TO DISNEY+ PLUS, VENTURE AROUND THE WORLD WITH DISNEY PARKS TO EXPLORE THE RATATOUILLE-THEMED ATTRACTION COMING TO EPCOT, HONG KONG DISNEYLAND’S NEW CASTLE, AND THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF DISNEY CALIFORNIA ADVENTURE BURBANK, Calif. –…
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Hong Kong Disneyland Resort Launching 15th Anniversary Celebration on November 21
Hong Kong, November 2, 2020 – Starting November 21, 2020, Hong Kong Disneyland Resort will enter a magical milestone, as it officially celebrates its 15th anniversary with the opening of the reimagined castle – the Castle of Magical Dreams. On the same day, the resort’s “A Disney Christmas” special event will kick-off to bring even…
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The World Premiere Drive-In Screening of Live From the Space Stage: A Haylx Story Hits a Homerun!
On Wednesday, October 28th, The Frida Cinema Drive-In presented Defunctland’s world premiere drive-in screening of Live from the Space Stage: A Halyx Story. This crowdfunded documentary tells the story of a band that was created by Disney Records in 1981 that also performed at the Space Stage at Disneyland for one summer. Along with the world…
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Reopening and Closing – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to this week’s edition of DISNEY Reporter! Every week we share the top five Disney and geek headlines of the week from DAPS MAGIC. This week, the headlines span the globe. First, at Walt Disney World Resort, the entrances are getting a new look ahead of the 50th celebration of Walt Disney World. This…
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Walt Disney World Resort Releases Statement on Recent Entertainment Layoffs
This week has been a very difficult week for the Disney cast member family. Earlier this week, many Equity entertainers who appeared in shows throughout Walt Disney World Resort. According to the Actors’ Equity Association, around 720 actors were laid off. They previously appeared in shows like Festival of The Lion King, Finding Nemo: The…