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DISNEY, FOX AND JAMES CAMERON TO BRING AVATAR TO LIFE AT DISNEY PARKS
Long-term agreement will bring AVATAR themed lands to Disney parks, with the first at Walt Disney World in Orlando BURBANK, Calif., September 20, 2011 – Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Worldwide is joining forces with visionary filmmaker James Cameron and Fox Filmed Entertainment to bring the world of AVATAR to life at Disney parks. Through an…
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Hong Kong Disneyland likely to fall short of attendance target
BANGKOK (MarketWatch) — Attendance at Hong Kong Disneyland may fall short of first-year targets, comments by the park's top official suggested. Bill Ernest, managing director of the theme park, said at a press conference that the first-year attendance target of 5.6 million visitors was being approached and would be reached later in September or in…
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H.K. Disneyland to miss one-year attendance target
(Kyodo) _ Hong Kong Disneyland will miss its target of 5.6 million visitors in its first year of operation, with its managing director saying Monday it will take time for the venture to "catch up" with the changing behavior of Chinese travelers. Bill Ernest said at a press conference a week before the park's anniversary…
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Hong Kong Disneyland attracts over 5 million visitors
HONG KONG, Sept 4 (Reuters) – More than 5 million people have visited Hong Kong Disneyland since it opened last September, despite a slow start and a slew of negative publicity, Disneyland's top manager in Hong Kong said on Monday. Hong Kong Disneyland, the first Disney theme park to be built in China, has had…
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Magic Kingdom Most Visited Theme Park Globally
For the 19th year in a row, the Magic Kingdom is in the top theme park globally for guests to visit. The news comes as the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) published its annual theme park attendance report. This is now called the Global Experience Index. “The 2024 TEA Global Experience Index marks a new chapter…
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Color Palette Updates Coming to Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom
Castles are an important part of the Disneyland-style theme parks, with the first being Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland in 1955. 16 years later in 1971, Cinderella Castle would open at Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World. It would be replicated for Tokyo Disneyland in 1983. The next Disney castle, Le Château de la…
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“Tron: Ares” Overlay Announced for TRON Attractions
Beginning September 15 at Magic Kingdom Park and September 16 at Shanghai Disneyland, you will be able to step into the digital frontier with TRON Lightcycle / Run as you launch into a Tron: Ares version of the high-speed, adrenaline-pumping ride that bends reality into the video game world. Yvette Nicole Brown announced during the Walt Disney Studios…
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The History of Space Mountain – More Than Just a Mountain
Take a look at the origins, the legacy, and the concept of Space Mountain as it turns 50 years old at Walt Disney World Resort.
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Fantasy Springs’ Magical Opening: What You Need to Know
Fantasy Springs comes to life beginning Thursday and brings with it amazing attractions based on some of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ most beloved stories, stunning restaurants, and a welcoming shop. “I am so proud of the richly immersive experiences we’ve created together, and I look forward to the bright future ahead of us here at…
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Bob Weis Crowdfunding ‘Ghost Dog’ Novel
Former President of Walt Disney Imagineering Bob Weis is writing a novel called “Ghost Dog,” a thrilling journey into magic & adventure as the impossible becomes the new normal at Disneyland. This novel is being crowdfunded through Indiegogo. Get set for a white-knuckle journey into magic and adventure as the impossible becomes the new normal!…
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D23 Kicks Off 15th Year of Fandom With Even More Magic and Appreciation for D23 Members
Experience a spectacular slate of exciting events celebrating beloved stories Discover exclusive behind-the-scenes content from World of Frozen to Disney on Broadway in the new issue of Disney twenty-three Plus, a sneak peek at the Magic & Mystery of the 2024 Gold Member Collector Set BURBANK, California – February 15, 2024 – In celebration of the 15th…
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Zootopia Inspires Connection and Commitment to Protect Animals and Their Habitats
Shanghai, December 19, 2023 – The city of Zootopia, with its harmony between animals, is as an inspiration for our connection with and commitment to protection of wildlife, a cornerstone of environmental protection efforts at Shanghai Disney Resort. The opening of Zootopia in Shanghai Disney Resort presents a unique opportunity to connect people with animals and…
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Zootopia Roars to Life: Here’s What You Need to Know
Zootopia—the much anticipated new land based on the Academy Award®-winning Walt Disney Animation Studios film—is open, and we’re here to help you cut through the wilderness of information. The 2016 film is one of Disney’s biggest hits bringing in more than $1 billion at the global box office. It’s also one of the studio’s most…
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Haunting a Ship – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #683
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week is the last episode before our Halloween episode! This week’s episode goes all over the place as the Geeks talk about plenty of random things. This includes talking about the holidays at Walt Disney World Resort (mainly Disney Jollywood Nights), the opening of Pixar Place Hotel, Shanghai Disneyland’s Zootopia-themed…
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Zootopia-themed Land Blends Breathtaking Technological Innovation with Great Storytelling
Shanghai, September 5, 2023 – Shanghai Disney Resort is a technologically advanced resort destination offering unique experiences blending breathtaking technological innovation with Disney’s extraordinary storytelling. Inside the world’s first Zootopia-themed land, Imagineers continue the Disney tradition of advancing the level of immersive experiences to build a jaw-dropping land representing the best of Disney storytelling powered by…
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GEEK EATS: National Churro Day 2023 Offerings
National Churro Day is on June 6 and Disney Parks will be celebrating with some very special offerings at Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney World Resort, and around the globe! With lots of different variations on the popular snack, the Disney Parks will be the place to be on June 6, 2023. Get ready to bring…
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How to Experience TRON Lightcycle / Run at Magic Kingdom
TRON Lightcycle / Run officially opened at Magic Kingdom today. With the opening, thousands of guests did their very best to be among the first to experience the attraction on its opening day. Guests got up at the crack of dawn to descend on the Magic Kingdom to enter the Grid. For those who weren’t…
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TRON 101
TRON Lightcycle / Run will soon be opening at Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort. When it does, guests will get to go onto the Grid and race like never before at Walt Disney World. Ahead of the opening of this new attraction, Steven Miller, Senior Manager, Corporate Social Responsibility, Walt Disney World Resort…
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Magic Happened, Mando’s Coming – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #649
Welcome to another episode of GEEKS CORNER! This week, it’s a bit blustery during the show as the rain comes down on a very windy night. Listen closely to see if you can hear it. To start the show off, Mr. Daps shares his most recent read for “What’s On Mr. Daps’ Desk?” This week…
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Daps Magic – Keep Kind. Share Magic.
Latest News Featured Posts Quick Links More Daps Magic News Notable Links Daps Magic – A Place for Disney And Positive Stuff! Daps Magic strives to be a family-friendly community offering positive Disney and geek information, news, and activities while celebrating a mutual love of Disney and positive stuff.
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TRON Lightcycle / Run to Open at Magic Kingdom on April 4, 2023
Yesterday Disney Parks revealed a tease about the opening of TRON Lightcyle / Run at Magic Kingdom in the form of a “clu.” Today, another clue was revealed and then the official opening date was announced for the new Tomorrowland attraction. It will be opening on April 4, 2023. When the attraction officially opens on…
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Day Twenty Four: The Thanksgiving Promise – 24 Days of Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving! Today we reach the 24th day of Thanksgiving on Thanksgiving day, itself. First all, I’m thankful to each and everyone of you that have followed along on this Thanksgiving journey with the Daps Magic team over the last 24 days. We have had a lot of fun being thankful in this way and…
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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,…