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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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Marvel Comics News August 2 – August 8 2015
I am excited to bring a couple of Marvel news that I have been waiting to hear about! The first is a sequel to the highly successful Figment comic. Continuing the adventures of Dreamfinder and Figment, this will certainly be another hit! Next is a small comic series of Journey to Star Wars: The Force…
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Marvel Comics News June 15 – June 21 2015
Happy Father’s Day, and a shout out to my dad who first got me into comics with issues of Green Lantern, Captain America, and Sensational Spider-Man when I was just a little kid. Great job, dad! This week had a short amount of news bits for Marvel Comics, but a couple of really big announcements.…
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New D23 Events Announced for Members in Orlando
D23: The Official Disney Fan Club has announced new events that will be taking part this year in Orlando. To add even more fun to your membership, you may want to check this out if you are in the area. WAKING UP WITH SLEEPING BEAUTY: On the morning of Saturday, April 18, D23 Gold and Silver…
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Interactive Queue Adds Extra Dose of Pixie Dust to Peter Pan's Flight at Magic Kingdom
One of Magic Kingdom’s 1971 Opening day attractions, Peter Pan’s Flight, is the latest of the Magic Kingdom attractions to receive a shiny and new state of the art interactive queue experience. The interactive queue experience is a creation by Walt Disney Imagineering to redesign how park guests wait in line. Before the refurbishment, guests…
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Destination D: Attraction Rewind Adds "Tomorrowland" Sneak Peek and Tony Baxter to Panels
With the upcoming Destination D: Attraction Rewind taking part November 22 through the 23 at the Walt Disney World Resort, new appearances and panels have been added to the event. Guests in attendance will learn more about the upcoming film “Tomorrowland” and even Disney Legend Tony Baxter will make an appearance. More updates are to…
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2015 D23 Expo Tickets On Sale August 14
It is that time of year for D23 Expo tickets to go on sale! On August 14, 2014, at 10 AM, tickets go on sale for the D23 Expo taking place August 14 – 16, 2015. Once again, the expo will be held at the Anaheim Convention Center. Being the largest Disney fan event in…
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New Animation Coming for ‘World of Color – Winter Dreams’
Halloween isn’t here yet but Steve Davison and his team are already looking ahead to the holiday season and the new presentation of World of Color: World of Color – Winter Dreams. This will be the first time that Disney California Adventure’s nighttime spectacular will be completely reworked to celebrate the holiday season. Steven Davison, Imagineer,…
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Sip, Savor, Repeat! Fresh Global Tastes Tempt the Palate at 18th Epcot International Food & Wine Festival Sept. 27-Nov. 11
Scotland Marketplace Debuts, Brazil Flavors Return for Encore LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Disney guests can sip and savor fresh flavors from six continents during the 18th Epcot International Food & Wine Festival Sept. 27-Nov. 11, 2013 at Walt Disney World Resort. Disney chefs will debut the authentic tastes of Scotland at the celebrated 46-day festival…
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Cars Land is On its Way to Pasadena!
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Newest Land in Disneyland Resort Transformed Into a Float Entry for 2013 Rose Parade Cars Land Float Celebrates Disney California Adventure Park Expansion ANAHEIM, Calif. (Dec. 14, 2012) – The characters, fun and excitement of Cars Land are racing to Pasadena Jan. 1 as the town of Radiator Springs is…
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Buckle up for Fun! Epcot Guests “Drive their Design” at the Re-Imagined Test Track Presented by Chevrolet
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Walt Disney World Resort guests will experience the thrill of designing their very own virtual vehicle – then putting their design through its paces – when the re-imagined, multi-sensory Test Track Presented by Chevrolet grand re-opens Dec. 6, 2012. The iconic Epcot attraction,…
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A Trip Down Buena Vista Street
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Expanded Disney California Adventure Park Features New Entrance Themed to Los Angeles of the 1920s and ’30s, When Walt Disney Arrived With Big Dreams and Plans for an Animation Studio ANAHEIM, Calif., June 6, 2012 – When guests walk into a Disney theme park, they find themselves in…
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“Wishes” Fact Sheet
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Description: “Wishes” is Disney Cruise Line’s newest original stage show, presented exclusively aboard the Disney Fantasy. The stage spectacular combines a heartfelt story, an enchanting score and lavish production numbers. “Wishes” is a musical journey about three best friends who discover the secret to being a grown-up is…
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All eyes on Toy Story Land as November 18 opening approaches Massive creative activations of Cast Members and partners unfolding the spirit of playtime
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE (Hong Kong, November 3, 2011) – The first themed area to be completed in the expansion project, Toy Story Land officially opens at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort on November 18, 2011; all over the Resort and throughout the Hong Kong community, it’ll be playtime! With just two weeks until the grand…
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Country Bear Musical Jamboree to Open at Magic Kingdom on July 17
The Country Bear Musical Jamboree now has an opening date. This newest iteration of the show will be debuting at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom on July 17, 2024. When it does, guests will hear the Country Bears singing different Disney songs in the different styles of Country music from Nashville. The Country Bear Jamboree…
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Star Tours – Decades of Adventures
Since 1987, Star Tours has been giving guests “greatest hits” from the Star Wars universe. Through the decades, guests have been given the experience of doing the trench run as they join the Rebel Alliance in attacking the Death Star, take part in a podcast race on Tatooine, or even join the Battle of Crait!…
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Make a Wish and Do as Dreamers Do – The Story of How Make-A-Wish Inspired a Kid to Become a Cast Member
If you met Dylan Cazin today, you would meet a Cast Member who has a love of Disney and a love of sharing the magic. At first glance, Dylan is a happy Cast Member who is one of the thousands of Cast Members at the Disneyland Resort. His story, however, shows a much deeper motivation…
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New Documentary Celebrating 100 Years of Warner Bros. Coming to Max
In 2023 The Walt Disney Company is celebrating its 100th anniversary. However, it is not the only studio in Hollywood that is reaching this milestone. Warner Bros. is also celebrating its 100th anniversary. As part of the celebration of this centennial, a new documentary has been created by director Leslie Iwerks. Iwerks is a director,…
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Looking at the Reimagined Mickey’s Toontown as Seen at D23 Expo’s Wonderful World of Dreams Pavilion
The Wonderful World of Dreams Pavilion this year had several different displays that gave a look at new and exciting things from around the globe that Disney Parks, Experiences and Products has in the works. This includes a look at Disney Cruise Line’s newest ship, the Disney Wish, some of the robotics used by Imagineering,…
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Get Your First Peek at Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
We just can’t wait for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance to open! We will all get our chance to take on the First Order on December 5 at Walt Disney World and January 17 at Disneyland Park. This attraction is one of the most highly anticipated of all time and we are excited to share…
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The Magic of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge – An Observation
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is now several months into operation at the Disneyland Resort and will soon be open at the Walt Disney World Resort. Since opening on the West Coast, there has been a lot of observation, analysis, and speculation on how successful it has been for the Disneyland Resort. The opinions have varied…