Category: DAPs Magic News
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Disney Channel Greenlights Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur, An Original Animated Series Based on Marvel’s Hit Comic Books
Laurence Fishburne and Helen Sugland’s Cinema Gypsy Productions, Marvel Animation & Family Entertainment, and Steve Loter to Executive-Produce Disney Channel has ordered “Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur,” an original animated series based on Marvel’s hit comic books, from Disney Television Animation. Executive produced by Laurence Fishburne and Helen Sugland’s Cinema Gypsy Productions (ABC’s “black-ish”),…
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“Making Walls Talk”: A Look into the Historic Places Disney Fans Can Still Visit Today
D23 Expo is not only an amazing place for the biggest announcements but fans also converge to learn. This week, we took on a panel to learn about some of the historic places that have affected Walt Disney’s life and how we can still visit them today. “Making Walls Talk: Disney Historical Sites and Museums…
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D23 Expo Day One – A Legendary Disney Day! – DISNEY Reporter
The first day of the D23 Expo was as legendary as one could imagine. Before the crack of dawn, thousands of Disney fans had descended into Anaheim and the Anaheim Convention Center for the start of this “ultimate Disney fan event.” The day began for many fans with the Disney Legends ceremony. A class of…
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Toy Story 4 Coming to Homes Digitally Oct. 1st and on Blu-ray™ and 4K UHD™ on Oct. 8th
BURBANK, Calif. (August 22, 2019) — This summer, Disney and Pixar’s “Toy Story 4” took audiences on a hilarious and heartwarming road trip with Woody, Buzz Lightyear and the whole gang, earning a 98 percent critics rating on Rotten Tomatoes and more than $1 billion at the global box office. Packed with old friends and…
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Magic Journey My Fantastical Walt Disney Imagineering Career – Book Review by Mr. DAPs
In Magic Journey My Fantastical Walt Disney Imagineering Career, Kevin Rafferty shares the stories from his four decades at The Walt Disney Company. Rafferty shares how he got started, some of the challenges he has faced, and also the magic he has been able to make and experience throughout his career. Kevin Rafferty isn’t just…
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Disney Aspire Marks an Incredible Life-Changing First Year
One year ago, The Walt Disney Company’s groundbreaking education investment program, Disney Aspire, began turning dreams into reality for eligible cast members and employees who do the same every day for guests and fans around the world. Disney Aspire, the most comprehensive program of its kind, launched with a five-year, $150 million investment to create…
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“Cooking with Cookie Summer Party” Encourages Leftover Food Appreciation
HONG KONG, August 20, 2019 – One of the most beloved and popular Disney friends in the Duffy and friends franchise — Cookie, who celebrates the first anniversary at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort (HKDL), is always seen wearing her chef’s hat and is a big food lover. Today, she joined hands with 160 parents and kids from local charity…
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Marvel Studios Collaboration With Sony on Spider-Man is Apparently Over
News about a breakdown in discussion between Sony and Disney surfaced yesterday as Marvel Cinematic Universe fans voiced displeasure about the potential of Spider-Man no longer being a part of the MCU. As the day continued, it appeared that things might not be as dire as originally reported. However, by the end of the day,…
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Sunday Recap Report – Friends, Food, and Fun!
Welcome back to the Sunday Recap Report! It was a very nice day to be at the Disneyland Resort. It was in the 70s, and there was a very nice breeze most of the day. I got to Disneyland around 11:30am and took my obligatory photo of the Main Street Train Station. I then sat…
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D23 Expo Survival Guide
This week Disney fans from around the globe will descend on Anaheim for the 2019 D23 Expo! There will be something there for just about every Disney fan. From archives to merchandise, to movies, to theme parks, there will be a LOT of ground covered throughout the course of the three days of the expo.…
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Disney+ Kicks Off “Moving Day” on Twitter
This morning Disney+ kicked off its “moving day” on Twitter this morning with a tweet saying “It’s moving day! Is everyone packed and ready to go @DisneyPlus?” This set off a thread of tweets from the various entities that will be appearing on Disney+ when it arrives on November 12 in the United States. The…
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New Global Launch Dates Confirmed for Disney+
Today, The Walt Disney Company’s Direct-to-Consumer and International (DTCI) segment confirmed that Disney+ will launch in Canada and the Netherlands, in tandem with the U.S., on November 12 and in Australia and New Zealand on November 19. DTCI also announced that Disney has reached global agreements with nearly all the major platforms to distribute…
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Travels with Figment On the Road in Search of Disney Dreams – Book Review by Mr. DAPs
In Travels with Figment On the Road in Search of Disney Dreams, Marty Sklar recounts stories and memories from his 54 years working for The Walt Disney Company. The first ten of those were alongside Walt Disney himself before he went on to become a leader in Imagineering and eventually a Disney Legend. The stories in this…
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Differences – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to this week’s edition of the DISNEY Reporter. This week there is a wide variety of Disney and geek headlines to cover. Things start with last weekend’s CHOC Walk in the Park! It raised over $2.5 million for the Children’s Hospital of Orange County! This week LEGO also unveiled a new Disney train set…
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New Barn to Be Built at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground
One magical experiences guests can have at the Walt Disney World Resort is found at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground. There, guests can visit the Pony Farm and Tri-Circle-D Ranch where they can go for a pony ride and get a look at life on a horse farm. With many of the changes coming…
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Share Your Disney Vacation Knowledge: Apply for the 2020 Disney Parks Moms Panel
Search for panelists open Sept. 5-12, 2019, at MomsPanelSearch.com LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Aug. 15, 2019) – Disney Destinations is looking for experienced Disney Parks guests to apply for the 2020 Disney Parks Moms Panel – an online question and answer forum for planning Disney vacations. Each year for the past decade, thousands of hopeful candidates…
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New Season Pass Arrives for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at the Magic Kingdom at the Walt Disney World Resort!
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party returns to the Magic Kingdom at the Walt Disney World Resort today. With this return comes a new offering for guests wanting to have the ultimate Disney Halloween experience. This year, a new season pass for the Halloween party is being offered. The new Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party Pass will allow…
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From Girls Who Code to Inspiring Women Creating Magic
On Friday, August 2, Disney’s fourth Girls Who Code Summer Immersion Program drew to a close. Throughout the seven-week program, this year’s class of 20 participants was introduced to computer science topics and had the opportunity to explore different careers in technology at The Walt Disney Company. For many of these high school students, the…
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Toy Story 4 Passes $1 Billion at the Global Box Office
Yesterday, Pixar’s Toy Story 4 became The Walt Disney Studios’ fifth billion dollar release for 2019. Through August 14, the film has earned an estimated $1.0017 billion worldwide. Toy Story 4—which is now the No. 8 biggest animated movie of all time—joins Incredibles 2, Finding Dory and Toy Story 3 to become the fourth Pixar film and second Toy Story film to reach the…
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New Mid-Day Magic Ticket Invites Guests to Enjoy an Afternoon and Evening of Walt Disney World Resort Theme Park Fun After 12 p.m.
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Aug. 15, 2019) – With the Aug. 29 debut of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and the 24thEpcot International Food & Wine Festival leading the way, the fall season will bring plenty of excitement to Walt Disney World Resort. The new Mid-Day Magic Ticket, available starting today, is a great value for…
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The Walt Disney Company and Charter Communications Announce Comprehensive Distribution Agreement
New Multi-Year Deal Delivers Full Suite of Sports, News and Entertainment Networks from Walt Disney Television and ESPN to Spectrum Customers Contemplates Future Distribution of Hulu, ESPN+, and Upcoming Disney+ Streaming Services Will Distribute ACC Network at Launch on August 22 Burbank, Calif., August 14, 2019 – Charter Communications (NASDAQ: CHTR) and The Walt Disney Company…
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Disney Aspire Welcomes University of Arizona to Its Network of Educational Providers
Fourteen additional degree programs now available to Disney’s 90,000+ eligible hourly employees and Cast Members in the company’s 100% tuition-paid education initiative BURBANK, Calif., August 12, 2019 – Disney Aspire, The Walt Disney Company’s 100% tuition-paid education plan for more than 90,000 hourly employees and Cast Members, welcomes University of Arizona to its network of…
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Early Morning Disneyland – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 946 (#464)
Welcome to another week of GEEKS CORNER! This week, the geeks start off with a conversation about this year’s CHOC Walk! The discussion then moves on to the 50th anniversary of the Haunted Mansion at Disneyland. In corporate Disney news, Bob Iger shared the third quarter financial results for the Walt Disney Company. The geeks…
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Disney’s Live Action Lady and the Tramp to Appear on Cover of Fall Disney twenty-three Magazine!
BURBANK, Calif. – August 13, 2019 – This fall, Disney+ launches with a specular slate of original programming, and to celebrate, D23 is giving fans a sneak peek at some of the streaming service’s most highly anticipated programming, including the live-action adaptation of Lady and the Tramp. The film’s stars, voiced by Tessa Thompson and…