Category: Entertainment
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Views of D23 Expo 2015 – Disney Parks, Show Floor
D23 Expo doesn’t just have news. There is a lot to see and do throughout this gathering of Disney fans. The show floor has entertainment and exhibits. Two that stick out the most is the Disney Parks exhibit, which showcased Shanghai Disneyland, and the Walt Disney Archives exhibit. For your enjoyment is a photo tour…
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Chase to Offer New Star Wars Disney Visa Credit Card Designs & Perks
Do you have an account with Chase Bank? If that is a yes, stay tuned as new card design options are available. A whole fleet of Star Wars characters will be available for your enjoyment. Options include Darth Vader, Yoda and R2-D2 with C-3PO. Cardmembers will be able to carry the new double-sided card designs featuring…
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My D23 Expo 2015 Highlights & Experience: Day Three
After having at least more than four hours of sleep, Sunday was already off to a great start. Last day of the D23 Expo 2015…time to catch up with everything. Day Three: Sunday With no real need to camp out in Hall E, I was able to actually get sleep. With that in mind, we…
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VIDEO: Dramatic Reading of “It’s A Small World” | The Muppets
They are at it again. Returning for another round of dramatic reading, the Muppets continue to make us laugh. This time around, Animal and Floyd, put a spin on the classic “It’s a Small World” song. Do you like this version better?
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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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New Star Wars: The Force Awakens Shares Clues to Movie
Fans were given a new Star Wars: The Force Awakens panel yesterday after the Disney Live Action Movie panel at the D23 Expo. In it, a few clues are revealed about this highly anticipated movie. See if you can see them. They might be potential spoilers so I won’t point them out. What do you think…
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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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Colin Trevorrow to Direct Star Wars Episode IX
Today at the D23 Expo it was announced that Colin Trevorrow will be direction Star Wars: Episode IX. The announcement was made by Walt Disney Studios Chairman Alan Horn. While this movie isn’t set to be released until 2019, Trevorrow will be joining the Star Wars family to being getting ready for the third of…
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Principle Photography Begins for Rogue One – A Star Wars Story
Principle photography has begun for Rogue One it has been announced at the D23 Expo in Anaheim, California. The movie, being directed by Gareth Edwards, tells the story of resistance fighters who are daring to steal the Empire’s plans to the Death Star. The film will take place in the Star Wars timeline before Star…
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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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Marvel Comics News August 9 – August 15 2015
It’s Marvel Comics news time! The DAPs team is currently at the D23 Expo, so stay tuned to the site, Twitter, and Instagram for news including Marvel stuff. In the meantime, here’s the weekly news for Marvel Comics! I’m curious about Secret Wars Too, a follow up to this game changing series of the Marvel…
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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…