Category: DAPs Magic News
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Disney and Pixar’s “Onward” Soundtrack Revealed, Including End-Credit Song by Brandi Carlile
DISNEY AND PIXAR’S “ONWARD” OPENS MARCH 6 Singer/Songwriter Brandi Carlile Performs End-Credit Song “Carried Me With You”; Brothers Mychael Danna and Jeff Danna Create Magical Score Original Motion Picture Soundtrack from Walt Disney Records Available Digitally on Feb. 28 Five-time GRAMMY® Award-winning singer/songwriter Brandi Carlile has been tapped to perform an emotionally poignant song, “Carried…
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Disney Reportedly Working on Live-Action Aladdin Sequel
Disney is reportedly working on a sequel to Disney’s live-action Aladdin. This comes after the first was incredibly successful in 2019. It was one of Disney’s billion dollar movies in 2019. Variety is reporting that Disney has brought in writers John Gatins and Andrea Berloff to pen a new story for this sequel. While the…
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Disney and Drybar Celebrate the In-Home Release of “Frozen 2” With a Nationwide Collaboration, Including Complimentary Elsa- and Anna-Inspired Hairstyles, In-Store Screenings and More!
BURBANK, Calif. (Feb. 11, 2020) — In celebration of the in-home release of the No. 1 animated feature film of all time, Disney has partnered with Drybar for an unprecedented collaboration, offering an exciting lineup of nationwide fan festivities. Today through the end of February, fans can visit Drybar shops nationwide where they will be screening…
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Walt Disney World Tickets and Annual Pass Prices Increase for 2020
This morning, Disney fans noticed a change to Walt Disney World’s ticket structure. Park Hopper and Park Hopper Plus Add-Ons, as well as Annual Pass prices have gone up from last year, which has become a yearly occurrence. To clarify, the Park Hopper Add-On allows guests to visit multiple parks on the same day. The…
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Sunday Recap Report – A Rainy Day in the Parks
The rain made an appearance in Southern California, and it definitely hit the bubble that is Disneyland Resort. I got to the Toy Story Parking Lot around 11:30am. Once Parkside, I visited a ticket booth to renew my annual pass, and I was lucky enough to get the new card design. Soon after, I made…
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The Walt Disney Company Wins 4 Oscars at 92nd Academy Awards
The 92nd Academy Awards happened last night at the Dolby Theatre at Hollywood and Highland. The Walt Disney Company took home four awards. Taiki Waititi won the Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay for “JoJo Rabbit.” The movie was released by Fox Searchlight Pictures, now known as Searchlight Pictures. It’s official! #Oscars pic.twitter.com/ucoA3vhhul — The Academy…
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Bob Iger Reveals The Mandalorian to Return in October to Disney+
The Mandalorian season two will be arriving on Disney+ this coming October. The news came from Disney CEO Bob Iger on an earnings call last week. This came as Bob Iger shared that Disney+ will continue to be a main focus for Star Wars’ new content in coming years. “The priority in the next few…
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Disney Aims to Take Hulu Global in 2021
Disney continues to build its streaming services, as was confirmed by CEO Bob Iger on an earnings call last week. Although Disney+ got a bulk of the attention, Hulu and ESPN+ aren’t being forgotten. During the call, Iger confirmed that Disney still has its sights set on expansion for Hulu with a global expansion to…
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The Walt Disney Company Reports First Quarter Earnings for Fiscal 2020
BURBANK, Calif.–The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) today reported earnings for its first fiscal quarter ended December 28, 2019. Diluted earnings per share (EPS) from continuing operations for the quarter decreased 37% to $1.17 from $1.86 in the prior-year quarter. Excluding certain items affecting comparability(1), diluted EPS for the quarter decreased 17% to $1.53 from…
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A Sweet Week – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to another edition of the DISNEY Reporter! This week there is a lot of ground to cover. Things start off with a small fire that occurred behind Main Street, USA at Disneyland this week. This coming week Valentine’s Day will be celebrated by Disney fans at the Disneyland Resort. DAPS MAGIC has ideas for…
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Bruno Mars Teams with Disney for Upcoming Music Film
Bruno Mars and Disney have inked a deal to develop an upcoming music film. The singer will co-produce and star in the not-yet-named upcoming project. Details about the plot of the movie have not yet been revealed. However, the film will consist of mostly original music that Mars will create and perform. Mars tweeted to…
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Magical Valentine’s Day Celebrations Offer Enchanted Moments at Walt Disney World Resort
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Feb. 6, 2020) – Valentine’s Day is the time to celebrate being together with loved ones, and Walt Disney World Resort is the perfect destination for those seeking memorable moments to share with someone special. Couples and friends alike can commemorate the occasion with spectacular dining options and unforgettable experiences throughout…
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Mulan to Appear on Cover of New Disney Twenty-Three Magazine
The next issue of Disney twenty-three could very well be worth fighting for. To coincide with the arrival of Mulan in theaters on March 27th, the cover of Disney twenty-three will be featuring Mulan in a battle stance. This accompanies a feature on the film and the people that helped make this film. Expect there to be…
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Kirk Douglas Dead at 103 – Starred in Disney’s 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
Kirk Douglas has passed away at the age of 103. The prolific actor, he starred in over 80 films throughout the course of his career. He also served in the Navy during World War II. Throughout the course of his life he survived a helicopter crash, a stroke, and two knee replacements. He is survived…
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Disney Shows Featured in Next Broadway In Hollywood Season!
Broadway In Hollywood has announced its 2020-2021 Season. Seven blockbuster shows in two iconic theatres will be a part of the season. Included in this announcement are two Disney shows. After eight years, Disney’s “The Lion King” is making its triumphant return to the Hollywood Pantages Theatre! This engagement will mark the show’s fourth time…
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Sunday Recap Report – A Super Sunday of Fun!
It was a mild day at the Disneyland Resort in terms of weather, which was good. I got to the Toy Story Parking Lot around 11:30am, and it was a breeze to park. Bus loading, security, and entry into Disneyland was fairly quick. I entered Disneyland around 11:50am and started browsing through the shops on…
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Disney Drops New Mulan Trailer During Super Bowl
For many people Super Bowl Sunday is all about football, snacks, and time with friends. Others are all about the commercials that are released during the big game. It also is a great day for movie trailers to be released! This year, a new full trailer for the upcoming live-action remake of Mulan was released…
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New Tour of Disney’s ‘Aida’ to Launch in 2021
Disney Theatrical Productions Announces To Launch North American Tour Following Premiere at Paper Mill Playhouse February 4 – March 7, 2021 Re-Imagined New Production Directed by Schele Williams and Choreographed by Camille A Brown New York, NY – Disney Theatrical Productions (under the direction of Thomas Schumacher) proudly announces the launch of a…
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Roger’s Top 5 Walt Disney World Experiences
I recently spent a week at Walt Disney World, and while it’s one of my favorite places to visit, I try to find a highlight of each visit. This time around, I will share my top 5 favorite experiences. Number 5 Number 5 on my top 5 at Walt Disney World is a tie between…
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Back to the 80s – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to another edition of the DISNEY Reporter. Each week we deliver the top Disney and geek headlines as covered by DAPS MAGIC. This week there is a lot going on in news both locally and abroad. At Disneyland, fans dressed up in the 80s best for Disneyland After Dark: 80s Nite. Sporks are now…
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Cast, Crew, and Special Guests Turn Out For Timmy’s Failure: Mistakes Were Made Hollywood Premiere
The cast and filmmakers from Disney’s Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made attended the film’s premiere in Hollywood at the El Capitan Theater. The movie is based off a book of the same name. Director Tom McCarthy, author/screenwriter Stephan Pastis, producer Jim Whitaker and cast members including Winslow Fegley, Ophelia Lovibond, Kyle Bornheimer, Wallace Shawn and Craig Robinson, were…
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Disneyland Annual Passholder Exclusive Refillable Steamboat Minnie Popcorn Bucket Coming in February!
A Disneyland Annual Passholder exclusive Steamboat Minnie popcorn bucket is coming to the Disneyland Resort. Starting on February 6, 2020, Annual Passholders will be able to get this popcorn bucket at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure. The bucket is inspired by the 1928 animated short Steamboat Mickey, in which Minnie Mouse made her debut along…
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Disney Parks Creating Magical Moment During Super Bowl LIV MVP Ceremony as Part of Iconic Disney Super Bowl Tradition
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Jan. 31, 2020) – This year’s Super Bowl MVP ceremony is getting some extra magic, as Disney Parks and Make-A-Wish will make a super-sized announcement following the game Sunday night. Together, Disney Parks and Make-A-Wish have granted more than 140,000 wishes for children facing serious illnesses, and this Sunday night they will…
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Spider-Man Gets Ready to ‘Swing’ Into Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure
Imagineers are working to bring an amazing new experience to life with Spider-Man at Avengers Campus coming to Disney California Adventure Park this summer! Guests visiting the Park in the near future may be able to catch a glimpse of the friendly neighborhood Spider-Man himself swinging above the rooftops of Avengers Campus. Video of Spider-Man…