Category: DAPs Magic News
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Veteran Disney Animator Ann Sullivan Dies at 91 from COVID-19
A veteran Disney animator has died of COVID-19 at age 91, and is the third resident of a nursing home to pass away from the disease. Ann Sullivan – who worked as a painter on many Disney animated classics – passed away Monday at the Motion Picture and Television Fund (MPTF) skilled-nursing facility in Woodland…
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Disney Signs $5 Billion Credit Agreement
As the global coronavirus pandemic continues on, Disney has entered another credit agreement. The agreement with Citibank is for 364-day revolving credit for as much as $5 billion. The agreement, which matures on April 9, 2021, may be extended with the lender’s consent. This comes after other recent credit deals by Disney as it weathers…
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As Crisis Continues Bob Iger Comes to Disney’s Rescue
In March when Bob Iger announced his retirement from the position as CEO of The Walt Disney Company lots of questions and speculation rippled around the entertainment world. Many speculated that there was some underlying reason that must be the reason that he was leaving. Perhaps he saw the coronavirus crisis coming. Or maybe he…
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A Virtual Tour of the 2020 Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival Topiaries
Spring has sprung, and I look forward to enjoying nature once quarantine is over! Like most of you, I am also missing the Disney Parks in the process. It’s crazy, but I actually was in Walt Disney World a matter of days before all of the Disney Parks closed! My brother and I took a…
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Delays and Diversions – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to this week’s edition of the DISNEY Reporter! This week, there is a lot of ground to cover regarding the impacts of the coronavirus on The Walt Disney Company. There are also several stories coming from Disney+! For so much being closed, a lot is happening around the Disney and geek communities! Check out…
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Walt Disney World Reaches Furlough Deal with 43,000 Cast Members Amid Coronavirus Crisis
Walt Disney World has announced plans to stop paying wages to 43,000 Cast Members on April 19 in what is the largest wave of furloughs since the Resort closed in mid-March because of the coronavirus spread. Cast Members will be able to keep their medical, dental and life insurance benefits for the length of the…
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Celebrate Christmas in April with The Hallmark Ornament Preview!
While it is only April, and we’re barely celebrating Easter, Hallmark has decided to spread some Christmas cheer during this challenging time. You see, Hallmark isn’t only known for their cards or movies, but for their yearly release of Christmas ornaments. Every year, usually in May, Hallmark releases the Dream Book, a showcase of the…
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Disneyland Union Reaches Furlough Deal As Resort Closure Continues
Workers United Local 50’s president says the union was able to “secure protections for signature benefits to be continued with no premium cost to the members.” The Disneyland union said Thursday night that it had reached an agreement with the Walt Disney Company amid the park closure due to the novel coronavirus. Workers United Local…
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Virtual Tour of the Sculpture Studio at Walt Disney Imagineering
We all like knowing what goes on ‘behind the scenes’ of our favorite movies and/or TV Shows. We get even more excited when we get a peek behind the scenes of our favorite Disney Park or attraction. Walt Disney Imagineering has been giving Disney fans virtual tours of certain areas of the Imagineering Campus. The…
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“It’s A Dog’s Life with Bill Farmer” Coming to Disney+
In honor of the 25th Anniversary of “A Goofy Movie,” Disney+ has released a first look clip for “It’s A Dog’s Life with Bill Farmer.” The iconic voice of Goofy and Pluto for more than 30 years, Disney Legend Bill Farmer steps out from behind the microphone to meet his own favorite characters — dogs!…
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16 Years of Magic – Looking Back at DAPS MAGIC Over the Years
This month DAPS MAGIC is celebrating 16 years of sharing the magic. 16 years ago this month we started a small Yahoo! group that grew to become a website that has readers from around the globe. Through the years, DAPS MAGIC has led to incredible experiences, amazing people, and so many wonderful memories. Through all…
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Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros Celebrates 13 Lucky Years at EPCOT
On April 6, 2007, the Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros opened in the Mexico Pavilion at Epcot. This attraction replaced ‘El Rio del Tiempo,’ which ran at Epcot from October 1, 1982 to January 2, 2007. ‘El Rio del Tiempo’ began on a quiet river under an evening sky. It passed a volcano…
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Marvel Comics Presses Pause on Some Upcoming Releases
With the COVID-19 pandemic continuing to sweet the globe. Many comic book fans are unable to go out and get their favorite releases as comic book stores have been shuttered to help people social distance and stay in place. This has led to Marvel Comics making the decision to pause work and the release of…
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ABC News Live and ABC Owned Television Stations Launch New Apps on Streaming Platforms
America’s #1 streaming news service, launches on Fire TV and Android TV Platforms; Update coming to the Roku platform, Apple TV apps ABC Owned Television Stations also debuting market-specific apps on Fire TV, Android TV, the Roku platform and Apple TV ABC News Live, America’s #1 streaming news service from ABC News, has launched new…
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Aulani Resort and Spa in Hawaii to Stay Closed Until Further Notice Due to COVID-19
Late last month, Aulani Resort and Spa announced that they would be closing until the end of March. Today, their website has been updated to reflect that they will be closed until further notice and the recommended actions for Disney Vacation Club members and reservations. If you are a guest with a reservation before June…
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Disney’s Artemis Fowl to Debut Exclusively on Disney+
BURBANK, Calif. (April 3, 2020) –The Walt Disney Studios announced today that it will debut its new live-action feature film “Artemis Fowl” exclusively on Disney+. The release date will be announced soon. Based on the best-selling young adult book by Eoin Colfer, “Artemis Fowl” stars newcomer Ferdia Shaw in the title role alongside Lara McDonnell, Josh Gad,…
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Furloughed – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to another weekly edition of the DISNEY Reporter! This week, Mr. DAPs shares the top Disney and geek headlines. Most of the headlines are on the impact of the coronavirus on The Walt Disney Company. This includes pay for Disney executives, furloughs for non-necessary employees, annual passholder updates, and movie release schedules that are…
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Disneynature’s Elephant – A Beautiful Family Trek – Mr. DAPs Review
April is Earth Month and this year Disneynature has released two new films on Disney+. Elephant and Dolphin Reef both tell new stories found in nature of families of animals. Elephant, narrated by Meghan Markle, tells the story of an African elephant Shani and her spirited son Jomo. Together, with their herd, they make an…
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Star Trek: Picard Season One Soundtrack Now Available!
The full season one soundtrack for Star Trek: Picard has been released. This soundtrack includes 55 tracks from the first season of the Star Trek: Picard. The score was composed by Jeff Russo and includes a rendition of Blue Skies sung by Isa Briones. Elements from the original Star Trek theme are used occasionally as well…
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W.E.B. of Spider-Man Comic Book to Connect Spider-Man with Avengers Campus
A new comic book will be arriving in June that will bring Spider-Man to Avengers Campus, and specifically the new Spider-Man attraction that will be in the new area at Disney California Adventure. Avengers Campus is expected to open at Disney California Adventure on July 18, 2020. W.E.B. of Spider-Man will be a five-part comic…
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Disney to Furlough Non-Necessary Employees Starting April 19
Starting on April 19th, Disney will furlough employees with jobs that “aren’t necessary.” This will come after five weeks of compensation for Disney cast members despite many of the Disney businesses being shut down due to the coronavirus. The announcement came via a statement that was released by Disney today. This comes after Disney announced…
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Ghostbusters: Afterlife Release Date Delayed Due to COVID-19
Changes keep coming to the entertainment industry as COVID-19 continues to have a global impact. Recently, both Marvel Studios’ Black Widow and Disney’s Mulan were postponed to later release dates because of the Coronavirus. With the theaters all being closed, this really didn’t come as any surprise. Now, future movies are also getting new release…
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“Believe…There’s Magic In The Stars” – Monday Memories
I hope you are all enjoying Doug’s column ’30 Years Ago at Disneyland!’ It’s a fun look at the start of the ‘Disney Decade,’ and one of the best anniversary celebration Disneyland has ever had! In this edition of ‘Monday Memories,’ I go back 20 years to the year 2000 and the Disneyland 45th anniversary…
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Disney Executives To Take Pay Cut During Coronavirus Pandemic
The Walt Disney Company announced today that Executive Chairman Robert A. Iger will forgo his entire salary, while recently named CEO Bob Chapek will take a 50 percent pay cut aa a result of the coronavirus pandemic, according to an email from Chapek sent to employees obtained by The Hollywood Reporter. This news comes days after…