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Mickey’s PhilharMagic Opens at Disney California Adventure
Mickey’s PhilharMagic opened to the public this morning at Disney California Adventure. This show originated at the Walt Disney World Resort and since then has been duplicated around the globe. Just last year, it opened at Disneyland Paris. Now it is also at the Disneyland Resort. The show opened in the Sunset Showcase Theatre, formerly…
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All-New Nonfiction Projects Announced for Disney+ Streaming Service Launching Later this Year
With Disney+ Streaming Service launching later this year, we are starting to learn lots of exciting news! Today, it was announced that there would be new nonfiction projects coming to the platform. We’re excited to dive into the details and see everything that will be launching in the upcoming years! Marvel 616 Marvel 616 (working…
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New Authentic Crêperie Coming to Epcot’s France Pavilion Expansion at Walt Disney World Resort
A new Ratatouille attraction isn’t the only new thing coming to the France pavilion at Epcot. There will also be an authentic crêperie included in the expansion of this area. The new eatery is going to be built in the new Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure area of the France Pavilion. The new crêperie’s cuisine is being…
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Walt Disney Imagineering Gives a First Look into Lifelike Animatronics at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
Last night, Disney announced all the would be coming when we see Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge coming to parks. Today, we got our first look from Walt Disney Imagineering into the animatronics that will be used in the park! In the 30-second clip from YouTube, we get a look at the newest line of animatronic. We…
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The Little Mermaid Signature Edition – Home Entertainment Review by Mr. DAPs
It’s hard to believe but it has already been thirty years since Ariel first sang about wanting to be “part of your world.” Over those three decades, it has become a favorite Disney classic for generations of Disney fans! The Little Mermaid kicked off the second golden age of animation for Disney Animation Studios. It…
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Epcot Entrance to Get a New Look as Part of Historic Multi-Year Transformation
The future is now! As you may have seen around Epcot recently, change is coming to the experimental prototype community of tomorrow. We are excited to announce that even more is coming! As part of an unprecedented move, Epcot is going to get a brand new pavilion! Underneath the dome of the former Wonders of…
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Make “The Little Mermaid” on Blu-Ray Part of Your World with this Giveaway!
“Life under the sea is better than anything they’ve got up there” It’s time to go under the sea once again! Just in time to celebrate the 30th anniversary, “The Little Mermaid” is coming back to our homes! Available now on On Digital 4K Ultra HD and Movies Anywhere and 4K Ultra HD and Blu –…
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Remembering a Legend: An Interview with Dave Smith
This week the Disney community lost Dave Smith, the founder of the Disney Archives. In 2011, DAPS MAGIC contributor DC Sarah conducted an interview with Smith. As we remember his life and the incredible contributions he made to The Walt Disney Company, read this interview with Dave Smith. 1. You recently retired from being the Chief…
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Disney Begins Testing on the Disney Skyliner Gondolas at Walt Disney World
Testing has begun on the Disney Skyliner Gondolas that are opening later this year at the Walt Disney World Resort. This new state-of-the-art transportation system will allow guests to travel in the skies between Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Epcot along with four resort hotels – Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, Disney’s Pop Century Resort, Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort and the proposed Disney’s Riviera Resort,…
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Four Signature Epcot Festivals Welcome Guests to Walt Disney World Resort in 2019
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Epcot at Walt Disney World Resort celebrates the arts, flowers, food, music, holidays and non-stop family fun throughout the year during four signature theme-park festivals beginning Jan. 18. Epcot International Festival of the Arts: Jan. 18-Feb. 25 This annual celebration of visual, culinary and performing arts presents 39 fun-packed days…
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Live-Action Movie Musical of Disney’s The Hunchback of Notre Dame in the Works
It is time to see the Hunchback of Notre Dame come to life once again! We are excited to share that a live-action musical adaptation is on its way! David Henry Hwang has been set by Disney to write Hunchback, while Alan Menken and Stephen Schwartz will write the music. Three-time Oscar winner Schwartz’s credits include Wicked, Godspell and Pippin. Eight-time Oscar winner Menken’s credits…
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Mary Poppins Returns Soundtrack Review
Mary Poppins Returns continues the story of the Banks family that was first told in 1964. A now grown Michael and Jane Banks are now finding themselves facing some of the struggles of life and forgetting the joy they once had after Mary Poppins’ first visit. The film is accompanied by a beautiful, and magical,…
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The Christmas Tree Trail at Disney Springs Offers a Magical Seasonal Stroll at the Walt Disney World Resort
Recently I visited the Walt Disney World Resort on a whirlwind three-day trip to experience as much of Christmas as I could in that short period of time. There was a LOT of ground to cover during this quick trip and I did a LOT of walking. One of my favorite walks that I took…
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Traveling with Trailers – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to another edition of DISNEY Reporter. This week, there is a lot of news from around the whole world of The Walt Disney Company. The week started off with Chris Pratt narrating the Candlelight Ceremony at Disneyland and ended with Mr. DAPs visiting Walt Disney World! In between, Disney released a photo of the…
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Celebrate the Arts Once Again Beginning January with the 2019 Epcot International Festival of the Arts
The popular Epcot International Festival of the Arts is on its way back! Beginning January 18, 2019, and running through February 25, 2019, the festival will be a celebration of visual, culinary and performing arts. This popular 39-day festival will be the largest celebration yet! Are you ready? Performing Arts Guests looking to experience the magic…
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Celebrate Your Favorite Princess at Disney Springs with a Dream Big, Princess Movie Marathon this Fall
This Fall, Disney Springs in Walt Disney World Resort will give guests a chance to celebrate their favorite Disney princesses! Disney Springs will be hosting some of our favorite princess tales at AMC Disney Springs 24 Dine-In Theaters with shows taking place at 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. daily, as follows: Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” (Live…
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Mickey Mouse Continues to Spread Happiness Around the World in 90th Anniversary Portrait
D23: The Official Disney Fan Club made its debut at the San Diego Comic-Con this year. Its initial appearance celebrated 90 years of Mickey Mouse. On hand was Bret Iwan along with Becky Cline and animator Mark Henn. The panel was hosted by D23’s Justin Arthur. The panel covered many memories of Mickey Mouse. Bret…
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Giant Donald Duck Descends on Shanghai Disney Resort
A giant Donald Duck has descended on the Shanghai Disney Resort. An 11-meter tall Donald Duck can now be found in Wishing Star Lake in Disneytown. The result is a unique and magical photo opportunity! According to the Disney Parks Blog, the length of the giant Donald Duck’s stay is unknown. It is encouraged that…
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Peter Pan: Walt Disney Signature Collection – Home Entertainment Review by DC Sarah
In “Peter Pan,” fantastic adventures await the Darling children—Wendy, John and Michael—when Peter Pan, the hero of their stories, whisks them away to the magical world of Never Land. After flying with Peter and the delightfully impish Tinker Bell past the “second star to the right and straight on till morning,” they explore the enchanted…
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6 Ways to Get Married Like a Royal at Walt Disney World Resort
Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (May 9, 2018) — With the highly anticipated Royal Wedding right around the corner, lots of couples are looking to add a bit of royalty to their lives. Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings & Honeymoons offers so many easy ways for a bride and groom to add royal touches to their special…
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8 Best/Worst from Disney Films
Balance. It’s found everywhere, even in the Disney canon. Everything can be ranked, and as a person with strong opinions (why are some foods relegated to breakfast?! Do not stifle my culinary adventures, hollandaise sauce!) I feel uniquely qualified to find the best and worst examples in Disney lore. What follows is a dissection of…
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Disney Hits $6 Billion at the Box Office… Again!
The Walt Disney Company has hit $6 billion at the box office again this year. This makes it the only company to do so twice. This milestone was reached with a nice push from Star Wars: The Last Jedi. Last year, Disney set the record of hitting $6 billion and became the first company to…
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Disney Announces Casting for ARTEMIS FOWL
DISNEY ANNOUNCES CASTING FOR “ARTEMIS FOWL” DIRECTOR KENNETH BRANAGH SELECTS EXCITING NEWCOMER FOR TITLE ROLE BURBANK, Calif. (December 20, 2017) —Disney announced today initial casting for the live-action adaptation of “Artemis Fowl,” which will be directed by Kenneth Branagh and produced by Branagh and Judy Hofflund. The search for an actor to play Artemis Fowl…
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The Walt Disney Studios Hits $5 Billion in Global Box Office for 2017
The Walt Disney Studios have crossed the threshold of $5 billion for its annual global box office. This is the third consecutive year that Disney has reached this milestone. Starting January 1st through November 29th, Disney’s box office receipts brought in $5.0031 billion globally. In the United States alone, Disney brought in $1.7633 billion. #3.2398 billion…