Category: DAPs Magic News
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The Magic of Props Comes to Life in Prop Culture on Disney+
Prop Culture is now streaming on Disney+. In this docuseries, host and prop collector Dan Lanigan explores movie props behind some classic Disney films. This is a journey that isn’t just about props, but also the magic that they were a part of in the movies they were in. Lanigan is joined by filmmakers, cast,…
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Disney Introduces Line of Cloth Face Masks
Today Disney announced that it was releasing a line of cloth face masks. These facemasks feature Disney, Marvel, Pixar, and Star Wars characters on them. Profits from these masks in the U.S. will be donated to MedShare, up to $1 million Disney also announced. The arrival of these face masks comes after the CDC recommended…
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Reopening Plans for the State of Florida Expected to Begin on May 4
This evening, Governor Ron DeSantis held a press conference to discuss the reopening plans for the state of Florida. Yesterday, the Orange County Economic Recovery Florida Task Force released guidelines that businesses would have to follow as they begin to reopen and now we have a timeline that we can look to. At this time,…
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Disney’s “The Lion King” Releases New Instagram Filter
Disney continues to spread fun during this time, and now it’s bringing some of the magic from Disney Theatrical to one of its digital platforms. Inspired by the Tony Award®-winning Best Musical Disney’s “The Lion King,” Instagram and Disney Theatrical Productions have released a free new special filter for fans to enjoy and share. You…
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#DAPSnDragons Episode II: Pardon Our Pixie Dust Recap!
It is late on the day of the attack on the Mouse and Kings Inn. The Tinker, unable to sleep, reminisces about his time with his daughter Lucia before she was put into a magical sleep. Once morning comes, the group slowly makes their way down the steps of the inn and finds Rose, the…
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Monday Memories – My First Visit to Walt Disney World
The Disney Parks are all about creating magical memories with family and friends. We may be missing our ‘happy place’ right now, but it’s always good to look back on the memories we have made. First visits are always fun! I still remember my first visit to Walt Disney World in September 2004. It was…
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Down to Earth – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to another edition of DISNEY Reporter! This week, there is surprisingly a lot going on. Furloughs began for The Walt Disney Company. Executives from Disney were named to be on economic task forces for the reopening of a couple of states. The Walt Disney Company also celebrated Earth Day, as did many others. In…
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Fabrizio Mancinelli, Composer of the Upcoming Mushka Film, Shares His Inspiration From and Thoughts on Disney
The Walt Disney Family Museum hosted a virtual panel of Happily Ever After Hours with composer and conductor Fabrizio Mancinelli. He has been working on the upcoming film Mushka, which he collaborated with Richard Sherman for the music and is directed by Andreas Deja. Mancinelli spoke about his great love of Disney and the inspiration…
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While Staying at Home, There is More Than One Way to Show off a Love of DuckTales!
Like so many people right now, Nathan Hatton has found himself sheltering in place during the coronavirus pandemic. Unlike many people, Nathan also happens to have several woodwinds lying around the house. He also, like so many of us, has a profound love of DuckTales! Add to that some free time due to staying at…
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#DAPSnDRAGONS Episode I: The Hub Recap!
Last week we started a Dungeons and Dragons campaign or as we like to call it, DAPS n Dragons! We find ourselves in the land of The Kingdom in Hub, a small town along the central roads. We meet the Goliath Cleric Alden, played by Blue, coming into Hub who notices a memorial of the…
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The Walt Disney Company Honors the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day With Special Programming
Wednesday, April 22, marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, which has become the world’s largest civic event and inspires more than a billion people each year to protect and honor our planet in a variety of ways. This year, Earth Day comes at a time of great uncertainty for people across the globe, and…
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The Disney Family Singalong Now Streaming on Disney+
Burbank, Calif. (April 21, 2020) — Disney+ subscribers can now sing along again and again to their favorite Disney songs with star-studded performances in the ABC television special “The Disney Family Singalong.” Now available on the service in the U.S., Canada, U.K., Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand, the magical one-hour television special is hosted by…
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Disney Executives Named to California, Florida Economic Recovery Task Forces
California Governor Gavin Newsom had named former governors, Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook, Disney Chairman Bob Iger, and other business executives and politicians to help guide the state’s economic recovery from the coronavirus outbreak. Unemployment continues to climb, and millions of Californians are seeking financial support. The governor said his chief of staff, Ann O’Leary,…
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My Time As A Disneyland Cast Member – Monday Memories
Growing up in Southern California 22 miles north of Disneyland is something that I will be forever grateful for. For the first few years of my life, we would go to Disneyland 4 times a year – spring, summer, fall, and Christmas time. There was no need for an annual pass, especially because they didn’t…
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Disney Furloughs Go Into Effect for 100,000 Employees
Today marks the start of furloughs for employees of The Walt Disney Company. These furloughs include over 100,000 employees. This is about half of Disney’s employees. This drastic action to cut costs for The Walt Disney Company is said to save approximately $500 million per month. This comes five weeks after all of its theme…
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Domestic Disney Dark Rides – DAPS MAGIC Live!
DAPS MAGIC Live is a series of live streams where the DAPS MAGIC team discuss and reminisce various topics. The most recent topic was on the dark rides found at the domestic Disney Parks. What’s this mean? The team debated and wrestled with the merits of what made for the best dark ride at any…
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Looking Back, Looking Forward – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to another edition of the DISNEY Reporter. Each week DISNEY Reporter shares the top headlines from the Disney and geek communities. This week the coronavirus continues to impact The Walt Disney Company. This leads to the cancellation of grad nights at the Disneyland Resort. COVID-19 has also led to the cancellation of San Diego…
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DAPS from the Past – Sharing the Magic From Days Gone By
There are so many magical memories to be had at the various Disney Parks. The DAPS MAGIC team recently realized that a lot of them have been captured throughout the years. Some of them have been uploaded, others will be. They are all going into a new playlist called “DAPS from the Past.” There, we…
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Disney Bedtime Hotline Returns for a Limited Time
We all remember hearing our favorite bedtime stories right before going to bed. Now children of all ages can hear special messages from their favorite Disney characters. ShopDisney has announced the return of its beloved Disney Bedtime Hotline to help bring a little pixie dust to fans and families everywhere. Beginning today, fans can hear…
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San Diego Comic-Con International Canceled for 2020 Due to COVID-19
This summer, fans were set to head to Southern California for the yearly celebration that is San Diego Comic-Con. The event was originally set from July 23-26 but organizers have announced that it has been officially canceled for 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. One of the largest fan events around the world will return…
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Disney CEO Bob Chapek Elected to Board of Directors for The Walt Disney Company
BURBANK, Calif., April 15, 2020—The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) Board of Directors has elected Disney Chief Executive Officer Bob Chapek to the Board. “Bob Chapek has demonstrated remarkable leadership in the face of unprecedented challenges that were unimaginable when he became CEO just seven weeks ago, and we’ve watched him navigate this very complex…
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Disney Executives to Discuss Fiscal Second Quarter 2020 Financial Results Via Webcast
The Walt Disney Company will discuss fiscal second quarter 2020 financial results via a live audio webcast beginning at 4:30 p.m. EDT / 1:30 p.m. PDT on Tuesday, May 5, 2020. Results will be released after the close of regular trading on May 5, 2020. During the webcast, we will hear about how each division…
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Walt Disney Studios Offers Select Films for a Limited Time at a Special Price on Digital in April and May
WALT DISNEY STUDIOS OFFERS FLASH SALE FOR AUDIENCES TO ENJOY THE FILMS THEY LOVE AT HOME Special Themed Collections Available on Digital in April and May BURBANK, Calif. (April 15, 2020) – The Walt Disney Studios announced today that movie lovers will be able to purchase a selection of their favorite films on digital at a…
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The Elias Campaign – DAPS MAGIC Plays D&D!
In my (not so) humble opinion, the best part about being a geek is the VARIETY. There are so many facets to geek culture, that it an endless, wonderful experience to discover new fandoms and (mild-to-moderate) obsessions! That’s why it gives me great joy to share one of my favorite flavors of geek with the…