Category: Disney
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Love is an Open Door for ‘Frozen – Live at the Hyperion’ – Review by Mr. DAPs
Today thousands of fans made the trek to Disney California Adventure to be able to see Frozen – Live at the Hyperion on its opening day. The show, a musical retelling of the Disney animated feature, quickly ran out of Fastpasses in the morning and a standby line formed for those hoping to see the…
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New Disney Stage Musical ‘Frozen – Live at the Hyperion’ World Premiere at Disney California Adventure (PHOTOS)
Fans of the hit Disney animated feature will now be able to experience Frozen in a completely new way. On May 27th, Frozen – Live at the Hyperion opens to the public. It premiered at a special event on May 26th for this musical theatrical retelling of Anna and Elsa’s adventure. Directed by Tony Award® nominated Director…
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Disney Channel to Host DCOM Movie Marathon
Time for a blast from the past! This Memorial Day Weekend, the Disney Channel will host a marathon of all your favorite Disney Channel Original Movies (DCOM). Zetus lapetus! Check out the full lineup below. Which DCOM was your favorite? MAY 27 10 a.m. — Disney’s Kim Possible Movie: So the Drama 11:20 a.m. — Read…
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Disney & Pixar’s New ‘Finding Dory’ Trailer Swims to the Surface
Are you ready for a new Finding Dory trailer? Over the week, Disney and Pixar shared a brand new clip of what’s to come in the latest film. Swimming to theaters on June 17, we as an audience find out where exactly Dory came from. Time to bring out the tissues, because this trailer will…
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Netflix to Become “Exclusive U.S. Pay-TV Home” of the Latest Disney Films this Fall
Are you a fan of the streaming service, Netflix? Do you enjoy Disney films? This fall, “Netflix will become the exclusive U.S. pay-TV home of the latest films from Disney, Marvel, Lucasfilm and Pixar.” The announcement was made via a blog post by Chief Content Officer, Ted Sarandos. Variety reports: Netflix’s U.S. rights cover Disney…
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The Finest Hours – Mr. DAPs Home Theater Review
Based on a true story, The Finest Hours tells the story of the greatest small-boat rescue in the history of the United States Coast Guard. After a storm rips a T-2 oil tanker in half, 30 sailers find themselves trapped on half a ship that is sinking off the coast of Cape Cod. Coast Guard…
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Soarin’ Over The World Brings California Aviators Story On June 17
When Soarin’ Over The World premieres at Disney California Adventure on June 17 it will be brought to guests by the California Aviators. Disney Parks Blog shared the California Aviators story where the group has taken residence in Grizzly Peak Airfield to learn to fly. The Aviators use the park as testing ground because it…
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Brand NEW Live-Action ‘Beauty and the Beast’ Teaser Trailer Released
On Monday, Walt Disney Studios shared the first teaser trailer for the upcoming live-action film, Beauty and the Beast. In this brief clip, we hear familiar tunes and see some iconic elements from the original animated version. Disney’s Beauty and the Beast opens in theaters on March 17, 2017. Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” is…
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Experience Nighttime Like Never Before at Disney’s Animal Kingdom!
Nighttime at the Walt Disney World is about to get even more exciting as Disney’s Animal Kingdom opens up a whole new set of adventures for guests to experience after dark this summer. Starting on May 27th, Disney’s Animal Kingdom will remain open after dark with new adventures to experience. The following night, The Jungle…
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Visit Epcot This Summer for Frozen Ever After Attraction & Royal Sommerhus!
Frozen fans visiting Epcot this summer will be excited to know that wineter and summer will be daily combined when the new Frozen Ever After attraction and Royal Sommerhus open on June 21. These two new Frozen-themed-themed experienced will be located in the Norway pavilion and offer guests an immersive opportunity to visit Anna, Elsa,…
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Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular to Historically Takes Disney’s Hollywood Studios to a Galaxy Far, Far Away!
The Star Wars universe continues to grow at Disney Theme Parks with the announcement that this summer Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be getting the most advanced pyrotechnic display it has ever seen. The best part? It will be an immersive Star Wars fireworks experience that will take viewers throughout the Star Wars galaxy to locations…
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Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire to Debut at Magic Kingom June 17th!
Guests visiting Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom this summer are in for a new treat. Mickey’s Royal Friendship Faire will come to life in front of Cinderella Castle daily starting on Jun 17, 2016. It will bring to life both classic and contemporary Disney favorites in a musical celebration with Mickey Mouse and his group…
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Marvel’s ‘Captain America: Civil War’ Becomes Biggest Global Film of 2016 Nearing $1 Billion
On Thursday, Entertainment Weekly reported that Marvel’s Captain America: Civil War has become the biggest global grossing film of 2016. The film which opened in theaters on May 6, has skyrocketed to over $978 million, according to Boxoffice Mojo. In doing so, the film surpassed Disney’s Zootopia and The Jungle Book. With theses numbers, foreign sales…
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Adventureland’s Adopt A Stuffed Animal
Adventureland has always had a great assortment of stuffed animals to purchase. Now you can have a more personal touch to your purchase. Guests can get an adoption certificate at the Adventureland Bazaar when getting the new member of the family. Guests are also encouraged to name the stuffed animal and take an oath to care…
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Star Wars Rebels Interactive Adventure Coming to Disney Parks
This summer, guests will be able to go on an interactive adventure with the Star Wars Rebels crew. It begins at the Disney resort rooms at either Disneyland or Walt Disney World. Guests will see a banner hanging on their hotel room door that indicates the Empire has been there. Eventually, guests will be led…
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Top Theater Talent Helps Create The Frozen Musical at Disney California Adventure
Disney Parks Blog has recently divulged the list of talent that has brought Frozen to life at the Hyperion Theater at Disney California Adventure. This stage musical will have Tony-nominated and great musical talent including director Liesl Tommy, scenic designer Robert Brill, choreographer Christopher Windom, and music supervisor Jason Michael Webb. They discuss what it takes…
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Goodbye to the Skyway Chalet at Disneyland
Recently news broke out that Disneyland has filed a permit with the city of Anaheim to demolish the Skyway Chalet in Fantasyland. This building served as an entrance and exit to one of the park’s most beloved attractions. The Skyway opened in 1956 and gave an aerial view to Disneyland. It traveled from Fantasyland to…
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New Vice President In Charge Of D23 Named
MICHAEL VARGO NAMED VICE PRESIDENT, D23, SPECIAL EVENTS AND DISNEY CORPORATE CREATIVE RESOURCES BURBANK, Calif., May 13, 2016 – Michael Vargo has been named Vice President, D23, Special Events and Disney Corporate Creative Resources, it was announced today by Zenia Mucha, Executive Vice President and Chief Communications Officer, The Walt Disney Company. A 24-year…
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ABC Network Cancels The Muppets, Agent Carter & More
On Thursday, the ABC Network canceled a slew of cable shows. Across the board, a handful of popular series were cut in lieu of competition with online streaming services and more. According to Entertainment Weekly, Fox and CBS also canceled various shows. Networks will continue to drop shows in the following days. Series canceled under…
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Disney Dollars – DAPs From the Past
Disney Dollars first came to be in 1987 and began at the US parks on May 5. The currency which could only be used at Disney owned properties in the US were equal to the value of the US dollar. Originally Mickey Mouse appeared on the $1 bill, and Goofy on the $5. Minnie was…
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The Road To Shanghai Disneyland – Getting Tickets To Opening Day
Previously on the Road to Shanghai Disneyland, I scheduled my dates and booked my flight. I got my hotels and passport visas. What’s next? It’s actually getting the tickets to Shanghai Disneyland. Here’s the continuing blog and travel tips as my journey to Shanghai Disneyland unfolds… Open Already I knew I wanted to go to…
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Summer ‘Disney twenty-three’ Issue to Feature Shanghai Disneyland & More
In the latest Disney twenty-three magazine, presented by D23: The Official Disney Fan Club, readers will find plenty of information on the brand new Shanghai Disneyland park. From photos to in-depth articles on the park, the issue looks beyond the main gate. The issue, exclusively for Gold Members of D23: The Official Disney Fan Club, provides…
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Disney Interactive’s “Disney Infinity” Gaming Line to Shut Down
On Tuesday, the Walt Disney Company made a huge announcement in regards to Disney Interactive. The company’s “Infinity” video game line will come to an end as sales fell in the recent quarter, according to The Wall Street Journal. Walt Disney Co. is taking a $147 million charge as it cancels its “Infinity” videogame line and stops…
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Disney Movie Rewards & Fandango VIP Account Members Can Receive Exclusive ‘Captain America: Civil War’ Poster After Linking Accounts
Interested in obtaining an exclusive Captain America: Civil War poster for free? Whether you are #TeamCap or #TeamIronMan, you’ll have to check this one out. Disney Movie Rewards and Fandango are known for making your trips to the movies simple and easy. But, did you know you can link your accounts? If you link your Disney Movie Rewards…