Category: Disney
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My D23 Expo 2015 Highlights & Experience: Day Two
After having a blast on the first day of the D23 Expo 2015, there were still two more days to go. Keeping in mind, Saturday was sold out! It seemed as if everyone got the memo that something big was going to be announced. Day 2:Saturday Saturday, wait I mean Friday night, I got in…
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Disney Interactive Presentation Recap D23 Expo 2015
On the last day of the D23 Expo, Disney Interactive took the stage to present new games and mobile apps to come. The Interactive group has gone through a lot of hard times before getting some standing in Disney Infinity. Star Wars has been a huge boost, and games from this franchise was certainly anticipated…
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“A Million Words of Kindness” Campaign Inspired by Disney’s Cinderella
If you have seen Disney’s live action version of Cinderella, you’ll know that “where there is kindness, there is goodness; and where there is goodness, there is magic,” is said many times throughout the film. When it comes to being kind to others, Cinderella is a great role model. In keeping with the theme of…
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D23 Expo Panel Highlights – 60 Years of Jungle Cruise, Once Upon A Time, Disney Broadway Originals
D23 Expo has a large amount of panels and presentations, and it is impossible for one person to catch them all. Each are fun and unique and sometimes brings trivia, news, and great guests for all. Here are some highlights from a selection of panels. Safari So Good: 60 Years of Jungle Cruise Jungle Cruise…
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PHOTOS: A Look Back at the D23 Expo 2015 Disney Legends Awards
The Disney Legends Awards were held at this year’s D23 Expo. The occasion that celebrates the work of people from all over the Walt Disney Company was hosted by Disney CEO Bob Iger. The first large presentation to be held in Hall D23 of the D23 Expo 2015 had been filled with many in attendance. D23 members…
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Highlights of 2015 D23 Expo – Day Three
D23 Expo’s third day has come and gone. Sunday was a busy day as people tried to cram everything that they hadn’t experienced yet at the D23 Expo into the last few hours it was open. For many, a priority was the Disney Interactive panel. Traditionally, there has been giveaways at the end of this…
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My D23 Expo 2015 Highlights & Experience: Day One
Over the weekend, Disney fans from all over the world attended the D23 Expo 2015. Three full days were jam-packed with panels, performances and surprise announcements. To make note of how many people were in attendance, Saturday was completely sold out. Whether guests were there for the presentations, merchandise, meet and greets or cosplaying, the…
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Star Wars, Avatar, Toy Story, and Iron Man coming to Disney Parks and Resorts!
Bob Chapek, Chairman of Disney Parks and Resorts, shared about the past, present, and future of the Disney Parks and Resorts during a panel yesterday. The panel started off with a beautiful video featuring the magic of Disney in its Parks and Resorts. Chapek than shared about all of the new offerings at the Disneyland…
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Highlights of 2015 D23 Expo: Day Two [Update 1]
[URIS id=55822] Day Two was an incredibly exciting day at the 2015 D23 Expo. There was an Aladdin panel. There was a Once Upon a Time Panel. Music was made with favorite Disney Broadway tunes. Then there was a Disney Live Action Movie Panel and a Disney Parks and Resorts Panel. The news coming from…
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Disney Announces Star Wars Land for Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts [Updated]
Disney CEO and Chairman Bob Iger announced that both the Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort will be getting a Star Wars Land. The announcement came to the 7,500 fans in attendance at the end of a panel that was focused on live-action movies. The panel had been covering Star Wars movie news and then…
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Take a Look at the Upcoming Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios Movies!
[URIS id=55727] There are a lot of movies in the pipeline for Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios. Yesterday, John Lasseter shared his excitement with thousands of D23 Expo attendees about the upcoming film slate. Take a look at the highlights revealed below: SECRETS REVEALED! JOHN LASSETER WELCOMES FILMMAKERS, VOICE TALENT TO D23 EXPO 2015…
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Highlights of 2015 D23 Expo: Day One
Day One of the 2015 D23 Expo has come and gone and a lot of events happened throughout the day. DAPs Magic began coverage of the day with the Disney Legends Ceremony and the Magic of the Muppets panel and moved on to the Jungle Cruise, the future of Disney Animation, Imagineering, and more! Let’s…
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MOANA Rocks D23 Expo 2015
“MOANA” ROCKS D23 EXPO 2015 – Dwayne Johnson (“San Andreas,” “Furious 7,” HBO’s “Ballers”), who lends his voice to the mighty demi-god Maui in Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Moana,” hit the stage at D23 EXPO 2015 this afternoon. Renowned directors John Musker and Ron Clements (“The Little Mermaid,” “The Princess and the Frog,” “Aladdin”), and producer…
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D23 Expo: Shakira Rocks Zootopia as Pop Star
Shakira will be lending her voice to Gazelle, the biggest pop star in Zootopia. The announcement was made via a message that Shakira tapes and was then shared at the D23 Expo. Voice of rabbit officer Judy Hopps, Ginnifer Goodwin joined directors Byron Howard and Rich Moore to share scenes from the movie. SHAKIRA SHAKES…
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Disney Makes ‘Gigantic’ Announcement
Today at the D23 Expo a new Disney animated fear that will musically retell the story of Jack and the Beanstalk was announced. Gigantic will feature the music of Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez and be directed by Nathan Greno. “GIGANTIC” TAKES ROOT – Things are looking up at Walt Disney Animation Studios – way…
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Magic of Muppets Panel – D23 Expo
The Muppets took the stage in one of the first 2015 D23 Expo panels. The presentation opened with the sizzle reel from the upcoming show. Steve Whitmire, Dave Goelz, Eric Jacobson, Matt Vogel, and Bill Barretta were on stage to answer questions and talk about the new show. They pointed out how much being a…
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D23 Offers Early Look at Disneyland The Exhibit at D23 Expo
D23 offered members of the media and also those who purchased the Sorcerer Package for the D23 Expo a an early preview of Disneyland The Exhibit. This exhibit is a collection of some fantastic artifacts from Disneyland. These artifacts date back to the beginning of the park and include name tags, elements of attractions, attraction…
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Catch the DAPs Crew at D23 Expo (Free Buttons)
It is time for the D23 Expo, and members of the DAPs Magic team will be at the Expo! We’ll be posting on Twitter and Instagram to cover the event, but also follow along as we’ll have some things to give away, such as these nifty buttons. To follow along, use Twitter or Instagram: Twiter…
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Director Chris Buck of ‘Frozen’ Begins on Film’s Sequel
With the long-lasting success of Disney’s Frozen, whether it’s merchandise, newly animated shorts or anything Disney Parks related, Frozen is still a hit. As noted a while back, there will be a sequel to the film. No current date has been released yet, but the film does have a green light. Just to reassure the…
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First View of Disney Junior’s “The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar”
Mentioned several months back here on DAPs Magic was that of a brand new animated series coming to Disney Channel and Disney Junior. This show would be a spin-off of The Lion King. The new show titled The Lion Guard, is set to air in 2016. But as a precursor to the show itself, the film The…
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New Korean Star Wars: The Force Awakens shows more of The First Order
While we haven’t been treated with any new trailers for Star Wars: The Force Awakens here in the United States, trailers have continued to roll out globally. A new Star Wars: The Force Awakens trailer has hit the internet courtesy of the Star Wars Korea YouTube channel. This trailer offers a bigger glimpse at The First…
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New Video Shows In-Depth Look at Construction of Disneyland
For many Disney fans there are some videos that have become almost common place when looking at historic Disney videos. Think of the construction of Disneyland and immediately an image of Walt Disney walking between some trees in a field comes to mind. Or perhaps you think of a time-lapse video of different elements of…
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D23 Expo Surfside Lounge Meetup with DAPs Magic, Babes in Disneyland, and Inspired by Dis August 15
Join us at the Surfside Lounge on the evening of August 17 to meet up with your favorite Disney blogs: DAPs Magic, Babes in Disneyland, and Inspired by Dis. These three blogs will be hosting this meetup together at the Paradise Pier Hotel beginning at 7:30 PM on Saturday. Here are the details: Who: Disney fans attending…
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More Merchandise Items Heading to the D23 Expo 2015 Dream Store
Exciting new details on merchandise set to debut at the 2015 D23 Expo have been released. On Monday, Disney Parks Blog shared more insight on the items that will be heading to the Disney Dream Store. All things from mugs, hats, toothpick holders, magnets and so much more will be available for purchase at the…