Category: DAPs Magic News
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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…
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Production Begins on GODMOTHERED, An Original Live-Action Movie for Disney+
COMEDY STARS ISLA FISHER AND JILLIAN BELL, DIRECTED BY SHARON MAGUIRE, EMMY WINNER JANE CURTIN JOINS FILM, ADDITIONAL CAST SET BURBANK, Calif. (January 30, 2020) — Production has commenced in Boston on “Godmothered,” an original live-action movie for Disney+ starring Isla Fisher (“Confessions of a Shopaholic,” “Wedding Crashers”) and Jillian Bell (“Brittany Runs a Marathon,”…
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Disney+ Announces Slate of New Nonfiction Projects at Realscreen Summit!
Executive Producers of “The Lord of the Rings,” “Queer Eye” and “The Amazing Race” Reunite to Reimagine Fan Favorite Fantasy Competition Series “The Quest” “The Amazing Race” Producers Bertram van Munster, Elise Doganieri and Mark Dziak Will Also Produce “The Maze” National Geographic Introduces “Meet the Chimps” Special Six-Part Docuseries Supper Club to Produce Docuseries…
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Sunday Recap Report – A Fairly Quiet Sunday
Mornings at the Disneyland Resort have been quite busy since Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance opened on January 17. Boarding groups are usually gone within minutes of Park opening. This causes some people leave the Park and return later depending on their boarding group assignment or leave in general if they didn’t get a…
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Hello Fastpass Goodbye Fox – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to this week’s DISNEY Reporter! Each week we cover the top Disney and geek headlines as covered by DAPS MAGIC. This week the headlines span the globe and start with the announced closure of Shanghai Disneyland due to health concerns in the surrounding area in China. Over at Disneyland, a new Disneyland After Dark:…
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Star Wars Day at Sea Returns in 2021 with Galactic Adventures on Disney Cruise Line
CELEBRATION, Fla. (Jan. 23, 2020) – Out-of-this-world adventures return to Disney Cruise Line in 2021 with Star Wars Day at Sea. This special day-long celebration is filled with unique character encounters, unforgettable live shows and Star Wars-themed activities for the entire family. Star Wars Day at Sea takes place on seven-night Disney Fantasy cruises to the…
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Epcot Re-Imagining Continues with the Debut of Three Films
January 17, 2020 was a very busy day for Disney Parks as Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance officially opened at Disneyland, and three shows premiered at Epcot. It was also the first day of the 4th annual Epcot International Festival of the Arts. This festival combines the best in culinary, performing, and visual arts.…
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More Walls Arrive as More Enhancements Come to the Disneyland Resort
This week guests visiting the Disneyland Resort will more than likely notice that there are a few more walls up. It is that time of year when the Disneyland Resort focuses on giving some tender loving care to different attractions and areas around the resort. DAPS MAGIC contributor Steven stopped by the Disneyland Resort on…
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Shanghai Disney Resort Opens Its First Disney Fun House in Anhui Province
Shanghai, January 14, 2020 – Shanghai Disney Resort today opened its newest Disney Fun House, and the first in Anhui, extending Disney happiness to another province in China. As the first Disney-themed playroom in Anhui and the 24th overall in China, the new Disney Fun House will provide child patients at the Anhui Fuyang Women and…
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Marvel Characters to Descend on Shanghai Disney Resort for the 2020 Spring Disney Inspiration Run
Shanghai, January 16, 2020 – Following the huge success of Disney Inspiration Runs since 2018, Shanghai Disney Resort today announced that the 2020 Spring Disney Inspiration Run will take place on April 18 – 19, 2020. For the first time, participants of all ages will be surrounded by Marvel-themed fun as they run, jog or walk…
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Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge – 11 Must-Do Experiences Inside the Newest Land at Disneyland Park
At more than 14 acres, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is the largest single-themed land in Disney Parks history, packed with immersive storytelling that allows guests to live their own Star Wars adventures. With so much to take in at Disneyland Park,* here are 11 “must-do” experiences for guests inside Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge: Join a…
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Resistance Rises – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to the DISNEY Reporter! Each week we cover the top Disney and geek headlines as collected by the DAPS MAGIC team. This week on the DISNEY Reporter there is a lot going on in the Star Wars universe. First off, Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance is now open at the Disneyland Resort. This…
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Disney+ Orders Season Two of “The World According to Jeff Goldblum” from National Geographic
New Adventures Await for Jeff Goldblum as Disney+ Renews “The World According to Jeff Goldblum” from National Geographic 10-Episode Second Season Ordered of Critically Acclaimed Series, Produced By Nutopia BURBANK, Calif. (Jan. 17, 2020) — Disney+ announced today that its breakout hit series “The World According to Jeff Goldblum” will return for a second season on…
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They’re Going to Disney World!
Outstanding group of 100 teens selected from among thousands for the 2020 Disney Dreamers Academy, an all-expenses-paid mentoring experience of a lifetime LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Jan. 16, 2020) – Today, Walt Disney World Resort revealed the 100extraordinary high school students from across the nation who will participate in the 2020 Disney Dreamers Academy with Steve…
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Disney+ celebrates Togo with new plaque honoring hero sled dog at New York City’s Seward Park
This morning, NYC Parks celebrated the Parks Without Borders’ milestone $5.9 million reconstruction of Seward Park, which now features new pavements and curbs, benches and tables, a storytelling alcove, fitness equipment, lighting, plants and lower fences. Seward Park is home of a bronze statue of Togo, the hero sled dog who inspired the Disney+ original…
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Hong Kong Disneyland Resort celebrates Mickey during the Year of the Mouse
Enjoy endless fortune during Chinese New Year and romantic moments for Valentine’s Day (Hong Kong, January 9, 2020) It may have taken 12 years, but the wait is now over. Disney fans, along with their families and friends, can rejoice as they gather at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort (HKDL) to celebrate the Year of the…
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Disney+ Shares First Look at Original Movie “Stargirl,” Premiering March
In honor of Grace VanderWaal’s 16th Birthday today, Disney+ has released the trailer, first look photos and key art for “Stargirl,” a tender and offbeat coming-of-age story starring the singer/songwriter in her film debut. “Stargirl” premieres on Disney+ on March 13. The film is directed by Julia Hart and also stars Graham Verchere, Karan Brar, Maximiliano Hernandez, Darby Stanchfield and Giancarlo Esposito. Stargirl…
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Rise of Galaxy’s Edge – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1015 (#486)
Welcome to another episode of GEEK CORNER! This week, there is a lot of ground to cover ahead of the opening of Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance at the Disneyland Resort. When it opens, both Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge lands will be fully operational. The geeks give tips on the attraction and then spoiler-free…
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Sunday Recap Report – To The Galaxy… And Beyond!
Our adventures this past Sunday took us to the realms of Star Wars and beyond! When my alarm went off at 5:30am, I didn’t want to get up. But I did because I knew it would be an exciting day! I got to the Toy Story Parking Lot around 7am, boarded a bus to the…
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Maleficent: Mistress of Evil – Mr. DAPs Home Entertainment Review
Maleficent: Mistress of Evil continues the story of Maleficent and Aurora. The movie takes place several years after Maleficent as Aurora and Prince Phillip are preparing to wed. As so often happens, the parents must meet each other. With the meeting comes complications and conflict. As the conflict grows both Aurora and Maleficent find themselves…
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The Walt Disney Company Earns 23 Academy Award Nominations In 15 Categories
Nominations for the 92nd Academy Awards were announced this morning. The Walt Disney Company, which includes Fox, Pixar, Marvel, and Lucasfilm, earned a combined 23 nominations in 15 categories. Fox Searchlight Pictures’ “Jojo Rabbit” received six nominations, including Best Picture and Best Actress in a Supporting Role for Scarlett Johansson. 20th Century Fox’s “Ford v Ferrari“ is…
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Shanghai Disney Resort Signs Strategic Alliance with Vanke Shanghai Region
Shanghai, January 10, 2019 – Shanghai Disney Resort and Vanke Shanghai Region today announced that the two parties have entered into a strategic alliance, which introduces Vanke Shanghai Region as a new Official Sponsor of Shanghai Disney Resort. This new deal will allow a variety of exclusive Disney-themed offerings to be available for Vanke tenants, extending…
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A Week Worth Remembering – DISNEY Reporter
This week a lot will be happening at the Disneyland Resort! For the DISNEY Reporter, Mr. DAPs covers Disney and geek headlines that include all that is going on at Disneyland and beyond! We hope you enjoy this week’s edition of the DISNEY Reporter. Share what you think the top story of the week is…
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Celebrate the Year of the Mouse with Mickey and Minnie and Enjoy an Authentic Spring Festival at Shanghai Disney Resort
Shanghai, January 9, 2020 – This Spring Festival, celebrate tradition and experience unforgettable magic with Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and more, as Shanghai Disney Resort ushers in the Year of the Mouse! From January 13 through February 9, 2020, guests can experience a spellbinding celebration, complete with a resort-wide festive makeover, the return of beloved entertainment…