Category: Disney
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Marvel Attractions, Frozen Land, & New Castle Coming to Hong Kong Disneyland
Hong Kong Disneyland is about to get some substantial upgrades. Disney Parks and Resorts Chairman Bob Chapek announced this week that Hong Kong Disneyland will be receiving $1.4 billion in upgrades. The upgrades will include new Marvel experiences and a Frozen area. The castle will also be transformed to provide guests a new entry to…
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Lego Star Wars Freemaker Season One on Blu-ray and DVD This December
Do you love LEGO and also Star Wars? If you answer yes to both of these, this is just the announcement for you. Check it out below: Are you ready for more fantastic and fun LEGO Star Wars adventures? Of course you are! LEGO Star Wars The Freemaker Adventures Complete Season One arrives in our…
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New TV Spot Released for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
Lucasfilm has released a new TV Spot for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. Check it out here: From Lucasfilm comes the first of the Star Wars standalone films, “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story,” an all-new epic adventure. In a time of conflict, a group of unlikely heroes band together on a mission to steal the plans to the Death Star,…
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Pinocchio Coming Home in January as Part of Disney’s Signature Collection
Pinocchio is joining the Walt Disney Signature Collection this coming January. The Disney classic garnered two Academy Awards and introduced the world to one of Disney’s most iconic songs. This beautiful animated feature will be available on Digital HD and Disney Movies Anywhere on Jan. 10, and on Blu-ray™ and DVD on Jan. 31. PRESS RELEASE…
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International Festival Of The Arts In Epcot In 2017
Epcot is known for some great festivals throughout the year. The Food and Wine and Flower and Garden Festivals have been very popular, and even extended. Now, Epcot introduces the International Festival of the Arts in January of 2017. Disney Parks Blog announced the new event today, which will showcase fine art, the performing arts,…
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Emilia Clarke Joins Star Wars Han Solo Stand-Alone Film
Casting announcements continue to be made throughout the Star Wars universe. This time, Emilia Clarke is set to blast off with Chewie and Han Solo in the upcoming Han Solo Stand-Alone film. Known for playing Daenerys Targaryen in Game of Thrones, Emilia Clarke will be joining Alden Ehrenreich and Donald Glover in the yet to be titled Han…
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Opening Date and Images Revealed For Pandora – World of Avatar
At Destination D and Disney Parks Blog, the opening time was announced for Pandora – The World of Avatar. The area will open in Summer 2017. A bridge that serves as entry way to the new Animal Kingdom land has had scaffolding removed from it. This bridge serves as a story marker as well. It’s…
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New Magic Band 2 Coming To Walt Disney World
Disney Parks Blog and Destination D have announced a new type of Magic Band will be coming to the Walt Disney World Resort in the near future. The new band will work the same way as the old ones, but will have more customization. The same linkable features will still work, like PhotoPass, room keys,…
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New Star Wars Land Image and New Star Tours Destination
Disney Parks Blog has released a new image for the highly anticipated Star Wars Land. The image shows off an aerial view of the land at night, and hints at at the exciting night time surprises that will be coming when this new land opens. The land looks to be a highly detailed, and good sized…
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Disneyland Offers 13 Months for Price of 12 on Annual Passports
The Disneyland Resort is offering select Annual Passports that last 13 months for the price of a regular 12 month Annual Passport. On the Disneyland Annual Passport website it is included in description saying: Enjoy valuable discounts, outstanding offers and invitations to Passholder events! Renew Your Pass And if you purchase an annual pass now…
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New D23 Events Announced To Bring Magic to Fans Around the Country!
D23 ANNOUNCES NEW SLATE OF EVENTS TO DELIGHT DISNEY FANS ACROSS THE COUNTRY From exclusive tours to cinematic surprises, Disney’s official fan club serves up something for fans both young and young-at-heart. PRESS RELEASE: BURBANK, Calif. – November 18, 2016 – In 2017, D23: The Official Disney Fan Club brings a new roster of events…
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Happy 88th Birthday, Mickey Mouse!
One of the most famous quotes from Walt Disney is “I hope we never lose sight of one thing…that it was all started with a mouse.” Mickey Mouse (and Minnie) was the beginning of what the Disney company is today. This plucky little mouse has brought smiles and laughter to generations of audiences. He’s done…
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Sprinkles Now Open At Downtown Disney!
Downtown Disney has a new bakery specializing in cupcakes. That’s right! Sprinkles is now open near Disneyland. The gourmet pastry shop is located right by Catal. Inside is a big selection of cupcakes and cookies. Guests go up to a register and put in an order of cupcakes which is $4.95 on average per treat.…
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Featurette Available Now From Rogue One: A Star Wars Story!
Lucasfilm has released a new featurette for its upcoming movie Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. Director Gareth Edwards, Felicity Jones, and the rest of the cast talk about what it is like to make a Star Wars movie. Some connections with Star Wars: A New Hope are also shared during this segment. ROGUE ONE: A STAR…
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A Pictorial Look at the Moana World Premiere
Earlier this week the voice talents, crew, and many other special guests walked the blue carpet for the World Premiere of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Moana.” The movie introduces adventurous teenager Moana, whose connection to the ocean ignites a journey of a lifetime. The world premiere was part of the lineup for AFI FEST 2016 presented by…
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New 360 Video Experience for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
Verizon and ILMxLAB have debuted Rogue One: Recon, a short immersive 360 experience connected to Rogue One letting viewers experience Star Wars from the perspective of an everyday Rebel X-wing pilot in space, culminating with a fight in an unexpected battle against the evil Empire. Rogue One: Recon A Star Wars 360 Experience is presented by…
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ABC’s Good Morning America to Premiere Mickey Mouse’s New Music Video, “What We Got”
GMA VISIT IS MICKEY’S FINAL STOP IN HIS WORLDWIDE BIRTHDAY TOUR. PRESS RELEASE: BURBANK, Calif., November 14, 2016 —Mickey Mouse will visit the set of ABC’s Good Morning America on November 18, to celebrate his birthday and premiere his new music video, “What We Got.” His appearance in New York City is the culmination of…
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Super Hero Half Marathon and Holidays at the Parks – Sundays With DAPs
This last weekend was full of events at the Disneyland Resort. The holidays at the parks kicked off with several festivities to celebrate the season. It was also the 2016 Super Heroes Half Marathon weekend (formerly the Avengers Half Marathon weekend). I participated in the Infinity Gauntlet Challenge, which consisted of running the Doctor Strange…
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New Trailer and Images Arrive for Disney’s Live-Action Beauty and the Beast!
Disney has unveiled a new trailer for it’s upcoming live-action film Beauty and the Beast. Along with the trailer, new photos from scenes in the trailer were released as well. This morning, around 8:20am PT / 11:20am ET, stars Emma Watson, Dan Stevens, Luke Evans, Josh Gad, and director Bill Condon, will be answering questions…
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It’s Time for DAPscaf, Holiday Edition!
Anyone following members of the DAPs Magic team on social media has probably seen photos of coffee cups in front of various Disney icons. #DAPscaf2016 (see photos here) evolved out of a love for coffee and also Disneyland. However, it has grown beyond just the Disneyland Resort and has also appeared at many other Disney Theme…
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World of Color – Season of Light Brightens Up the Holidays at the Disneyland Resort
The newest incarnation of World of Color has arrived at the Disneyland Resort. World of Color – Season of Light was unveiled as Holidays at the Disneyland Resort kicked off last night. This newest version of the show is a collection of holiday music woven together in both traditional and some newer sounding arrangements. Over…
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Rogue One: Full of Hope, but Be Cautious
All right, my Jedi-Guys and Sith-Sisters, it’s time to gear up for some Star Warring. Rouge One is just around the corner, and if the latest (and probably last) international trailer is any indication, we’re gonna have a LOT to chew on: Now, before you devolve in to a geek-shaped fan-puddle (like I did at…
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Princess Elena of Avalor Arrives at the Disneyland Resort for Festival of Holidays
Princess Elena of Avalor has come to the Disneyland Resort as a part of the Festival of Holidays in Disney California Adventure. Princess Elena is now doing daily meet n’ greets and also arriving in style during the Princess Elena Musical Grand Arrival cavalcade during the holiday season. The cavalcade not only introduces the princess…
