Category: DAPs Magic News
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A Summer of Family Fun – Knott’s Berry Farm
Knott’s Berry Farm is the place to be this summer for family fun. There are offerings to be enjoyed through the day and into the night for families who visit. Along with the normal food offerings, attraction offerings, and entertainment offerings, there are some other unique offerings this summer! One of these is the reimagined…
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Take a Walk Through the Parks at the Disneyland Resort Before The Open
On July 21st, guests have the opportunity to take a walk through Disneyland and Disney California Adventure before the gates welcome guests in for their normal operating day. While walking through the parks, they will see Disney and Pixar characters, music groups, and other fun surprises. They will also get to do it with a…
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Taverne Chopped Salad From Red Rose Taverne at Disneyland – A Solid Salad Review
Mr. Daps and Angela review the Tarverne Chopped Salad from Red Rose Taverne at Disneyland in this first Solid Salad Review.
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The Beatles Story Museum to Unveil New Special Exhibition in Celebration of 60 Years of “A Hard Day’s Night.”
Liverpool, UK – The Beatles Story Museum at Liverpool’s Royal Albert Dock is celebrating 60 years of A Hard Day’s Night with a brand-new special exhibition and charity screening event of the movie in partnership with Cavern City Tours (owners of The Cavern Club), Hard Days Night Hotel and Strawberry Field. Four Fab Liverpool Beatles attractions coming together to celebrate this special milestone anniversary.…
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‘Poor Things’ Team Returns With ‘KINDS OF KINDNESS’
Searchlight Pictures’ KINDS OF KINDNESS — which opens in limited release this Friday before a nationwide rollout on June 28 — reunites Oscar®-winner Emma Stone with director Yorgos Lanthimos for a trio of thematically connected stories within a single film. The two have previously collaborated on Academy Award®-winning films The Favourite and Poor Things, both of which were distributed by…
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1 MONTH to CHOC Walk! Are You Ready to Walk?
It is one month away from the CHOC Walk! Are you ready to walk and join Team Daps Magic as we help make a positive difference?
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How ‘Country Bear Musical Jamboree’ Is Adding a Country Twist to Classic Disney Songs
Guests will be in for a knee-slappin’ good time when the reimagined Country Bear Musical Jamboree opens Wednesday, July 17, at Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World Resort.
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Pixar’s Pete Docter on Visualizing New Emotions for ‘Inside Out 2’
Inside Out 2 — which opens in theaters this weekend — takes viewers back into the mind of Riley, now thirteen years old, as she deals with becoming a teenager and a whole new host of emotions. These new Emotions — Anxiety, Ennui, Embarrassment and Envy — are “a little bit abstract,” compared to Joy and…
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Former Walt Disney Imagineer Ann Morrow Johnson Joins WDI President Bob Weis at Gensler
Anyone who has followed Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI) and many new innovations in the Disney Parks in recent years has probably seen Ann Morrow Johnson. She most recently could be seen sharing about the two-night immersive Star Wars experience that was the Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser. She was most recently the Global Head of Creative…
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The Walt Disney Company Kicks Off Global Celebration Honoring 90 Years of Donald Duck
Today, The Walt Disney Company kicked off a special company-wide campaign celebrating 90 years of Donald Duck with an exclusive first-look on Good Morning America that showcased new Donald Duck-inspired products and a surprise party in studio for Donald. The months-long celebration will feature feathered festivities and exciting moments from across the company, including Walt Disney Animation Studios, consumer…
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‘The First Omen’ Brings Modernity to the Franchise
DAPs Magic is committed to providing coverage to all entities and studios under the Disney umbrella. This will include content that isn’t necessarily family friendly such as the content reviewed below. It’s always a bit scary (pun intended) when there is a new franchise entry, especially when the last was a remake 20 years ago.…
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Fantasy Springs’ Magical Opening: What You Need to Know
Fantasy Springs comes to life beginning Thursday and brings with it amazing attractions based on some of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ most beloved stories, stunning restaurants, and a welcoming shop. “I am so proud of the richly immersive experiences we’ve created together, and I look forward to the bright future ahead of us here at…
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Disney Announces Major Gift to London’s Great Ormond Street, Furthering Commitment to Children’s Hospitals
Building on The Walt Disney Company’s $100 million commitment to help reimagine the patient experience in children’s hospitals around the world, CEO Bob Iger announced funding for the creation of a state-of-the-art, fully accessible MediCinema theater at London’s Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH). The project will bring movie magic to patients, their families, and the…
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‘The Acolyte’ Creator on How New Series is ‘Star Wars From the Bad Guys’ Perspective’
Leslye Headland was “very interested in telling a story about the Sith” when it came to The Acolyte — the new Star Wars series on Disney+. However, in a saga known for heroes like Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, and Han Solo, how would the creator and executive producer of the series focus on the bad guys that make up…
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Disney Celebrates Children’s Day in China with Opening of 50th Children’s Hospital Fun House
Hangzhou, June 1, 2024 – In celebration of International Children’s Day, the 50th Disney Fun House opened at the Children’s Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine in Hangzhou, spreading happiness and optimism to children and their families when it’s needed most. This latest installation themed to the Walt Disney Animation Studios film Zootopia marks a significant milestone for…
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Two Captains Log: Star Trek: Discovery Series Finale – “Life, Itself” Review
We’ve reached the end of a great journey for Star Trek: Discovery! We’ve traced the career of Michael Burnham and it’s time to say good-bye. But before that end, we last left Burnham in the portal of the Progenitors’ tech. She followed Moll, and there is a bizarre nearly infinite room inside. Meanwhile, the Breen…
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Disney+ Watches Perfect for Summer
As temperatures climb, you make be looking for things to do inside. Those inside activities don’t need to be devoid of summer vibes though! Fortunately, Disney+ has a plethora of movies, documentaries, and shorts that are perfect for summer viewing! I’ve put together a few suggestions to get you started! Luca – Two young boys…
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Let’s Make a Difference on July 21st!
On July 21 we would like to invite you to join us as we make a difference by walking through Disneyland and Disney California Adventure before they open for the 2024 CHOC Walk in the Park. This is an annual tradition that is not only a lot of fun, but makes a huge difference. Join…
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Ron Howard on Directing ‘Jim Henson Idea Man’ — A New Disney+ Documentary About a ‘One-In-A-Generation Talent’
Jim Henson was many things. He was the beloved creator of The Muppets, an innovator, and according to director Ron Howard, a “one-in-a-generation talent.” Howard explores the many aspects of Henson and his wondrously creative life in Jim Henson Idea Man — a new documentary from Disney Branded Television about the creator that premieres on Disney+ on Friday.…
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New Entrance Opens at Downtown Disney District [Updated]
A new entrance is now open on the west end of Downtown Disney District. This new entrance and security checkpoint is near the Simba Parking Lot, by the new Din Tai Fung restaurant. Daps Magic team member Steven was visiting the Disneyland Resort on Friday morning and discovered the new entrance was open. It has…
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Disney Encanto: The Official Cookbook – Mr. Daps Review
In 2021, Walt Disney Animation Studios released Encanto. This is the story of family in Columbia named the Madrigals. The live in a place in Columbia called Encanto. The magic of Encanto is that every member of the family has been blessed with a magical gift… other than Mirabel. However, when it is discovered that…
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Shanghai Disney Resort to Debut New Live Stage Show this Summer at Shanghai Disneyland’s Storyhouse Stage
‘The Adventure of Rhythm’ is coming to Shanghai Disney Resort this summer at Shanghai Disneyland’s Storyhouse Stage.
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REVIEW: Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante – Fantasmic! Dining Package
With the return of Fantasmic! also comes the return of dining packages for this long-running nighttime spectacular. On the opening night of Fantasmic!, Daps Magic was invited to experience the dining package Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante. This is a new dining package location for this show. This offering includes a meal and reserved seating area…
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Two Captains Log: Star Trek: Discovery S5E9 – “Lagrange Point” Review
With one more episode to go, Discovery has reached the ship with the Progenitor’s tech portal and must take it back from the Breen. The only way to do so is to beam aboard, attach a transporting device to it, and lower the shields to get out. Burnham, Booker, Commander Rhys, and Ensign Adira are…