Tag: 2012
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Looking back at Disneyland 2012 – Photo Update with Jay!
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Jaytasmic The year 2012 is coming to an end! Therefore I decided to dedicate this photo update as a way to look back to some of the fun and exciting events that occurred this year at the Disneyland Resort! What was your favorite part of the year? …
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Kurt Russell Tells Christmas Story at Disneyland
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Kurt Russell visited the Disneyland Resort last night to tell the Christmas story as a part of the 20 days of the Candlelight Ceremony at the Disneyland Resort. He is the second in a series of narrators that will be narrating the Candlelight Ceremony at Disneyland this…
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Glow with the Show Lights Up Believe… in Holiday Magic at Disneyland
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Glow with the Show has been added to Believe…in Holiday Magic, the holiday fireworks spectacular at the Disneyland Resort. This new experience began on November 12, 2012 at Disneyland. The magicians at Disney have integrated the Glow with the Show Mickey ears into the show to create…
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Disneyland Tapes Christmas Day Parade Special
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Over the weekend, the Disneyland Resort was full of dancers, characters, singers, and that jolly old elf himself Santa Claus. This was all for the taping of the Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade at Disneyland. Celebrities like Mario Lopez, the Backstreet Boys and Toby Mac all made…
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Festival of the Masters Returns to Downtown Disney Nov. 9-11, 2012
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Festival of the Masters presented by Michaels returns to Downtown Disney Nov. 9-11, 2012 for its 37th year. The prestigious open-air fine arts festival features nearly 150 award-winning artists, sidewalk chalk art, limited-edition fine art, photography, sculpture, jewelry, glass art, Disney collectibles, live…
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Condé Nast Traveler Readers Name Disney Cruise Line No. 1 in the 2012 Readers’ Choice Awards
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE CELEBRATION, Florida (October 17, 2012) – Disney Cruise Line was recognized as the No. 1 Cruise Line in the Large-Ship category in the Condé Nast Traveler 2012 Readers’ Choice Awards. Disney Cruise Line pioneered the family market in the cruise industry, providing a unique vacation experience where families can reconnect,…
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D23 Celebrates Epcot Turning 30!
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Thirty years ago today — on Oct. 1, 1982 — EPCOT Center opened, the most ambitious theme park Disney had ever created. Yesterday, more than 1,000 members of D23: The Official Disney Fan Club gathered at Epcot in Walt Disney World for a full day of special presentations to…
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Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund Announces 2012 Grant Recipients
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Sept.18 — The Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund (DWCF) released its 2012 annual grants, awarding more than $1.8 million to 75 conservation projects around the globe including $130,000 to Florida based projects. Since its beginnings in 1995 DWCF has donated nearly $4 million benefiting 257…
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Travel + Leisure Names Disney Cruise Line No. 1 for Families in the World’s Best Awards for Fourth Consecutive Year
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Ranked in Top Five Cruise Lines Overall for Eight Consecutive Years CELEBRATION, Florida (September 12, 2012) – Disney Cruise Line was recognized as No. 1 in the Large-Ship Cruise Lines for Families category in the Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2012, making it the fourth consecutive year to be…
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Bibbidy Bobbity Boo! Cinderella: Diamond Edition on Blu!
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE At the stroke of midnight, October 2nd, dreams will come true as Disney releases CINDERELLA: DIAMOND EDITION on Blu-ray Combo Pack, Digital and On-Demand viewing. The timeless and beloved masterpiece is an enchanting classic that comes alive for the very first time on Blu-ray high definition with enhanced picture and sound. Bonus material includes “The Real Fairy Godmother” the incredible…
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Jimmy Grabow Wins Disneyland Half Marathon, Sets New Mark
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Actor Sean Astin joins field of more than 17,000 runners for race at ‘Happiest Place on Earth’ ANAHEIM, Calif. (Sept. 2, 2012) – Jimmy Grabow, from the appropriately named Running Springs, Calif., won the Disneyland Half Marathon in record fashion, finishing in 1:05:29. Grabow’s time was nearly two…
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Destination D: Celebrating 75 Years of Disney Animated Features
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Caitlyn Fonda Wow, where do I begin to describe Destination D? Let’s just say, this might get a little detailed, so you may want to grab some coffee or a snack. When I first found out about Destination D in November, I absolutely knew I had to go! I…
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“The Santa Clause,” “The Santa Clause 2” & “The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause” Lands on Blu-ray October 16, 2012
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Celebrate the Holiday Season with this Spectacular Blu-ray™ Box Set! Synopsis: Have three times the fun as you celebrate the season with the complete Santa Clause trilogy – now available for the first time on Blu-ray in one spectacular box set! Superstar comedian Tim Allen delivers the perfect…
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TV on DVD: ONCE UPON A TIME – Videos from Comic Con!
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE “Once Upon A Time” debuts videos at Comic-Con International… Watch: Video from mock dating site “Singlebrooke,” celebrating ‘Once Upon A Time: The Complete First Season’ coming to Blu-ray & DVD August 28. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Xr4ZH5YXbg[/youtube]
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2012 Comic-Con Marvel Panel Schedule
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Marvel takes San Diego by storm during Comic-Con International San Diego 2012, from July 12-15! If you’re a True Believer–and we know you are–you can’t afford to miss out on the Marvel panels! Trust us, no fan will be disappointed because whether you’re a lifelong Marvelite or a…
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Disney’s Celebrate America! A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky Lights Up Skies Above Disneyland
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Last night, the skies above Disneyland lit up with the sights and sounds of patriotism as a part of the four night run of Disney’s Celebrate America! A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky. At just under ten minutes, the show enthralled guests as the Disneyland Resort…
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Marvel’s THE AVENGERS on Blu-ray & DVD 9/25!
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE ASSEMBLES AS YOU’VE NEVER SEEN IT BEFORE ON BLU-RAY 3DTM, BLU-RAYTM, DVD, DIGITAL & ON-DEMAND, SEPTEMBER 25, 2012 And For The First Time Ever, Marvel Launches An All-New Second Screen App That Provides Fans With Unprecedented Access To Exclusive Content BURBANK, Calif. June 29, 2012— Coming this…
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AVENGERS Blu-ray Trailer Debut!
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE America’s Favorite Super Heroes Come Home! Marvel’s THE AVENGERS is Available September 25th on Blu-ray Combo Pack!
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2012 Disneyland All-American College Band
The 2012 Disneyland Resort All-American College Band, under the direction of Dr. Ron McCurdy. On this page you can see videos from throughout the summer with the band, it’s guest clinicians, and special events. We hope you enjoy this page!
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Drew Goddard to Receive Special Filmmakers Showcase Award at the 38th Annual Saturn Awards
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Cabin in the Woods Director Joins Frank Oz, Robert Kirkman, James Remar and The Simpsons in Special Honors LOS ANGELES – June 19, 2012 – Filmmaker Drew Goddard will receive the Filmmakers Showcase Award at the 38th Annual Saturn Awards on July 26, the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror…
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Tickets go on Sale on June 26 for Largest Disney Archives Exhibit Ever!
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE TICKETS AVAILABLE JUNE 26 FOR THE LARGEST DISNEY ARCHIVES EXHIBIT EVER — D23 PRESENTS TREASURES OF THE WALT DISNEY ARCHIVES AT THE RONALD REAGAN PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM D23: The Official Disney Fan Club Makes Final Preparations As Hundreds of Never-Before-Seen Disney Artifacts Are Put Into Place for…
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Taking a Stroll Through Buena Vista Street
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs One of the big changes that has come to Disney California Adventure is found the moment one enters the park. In the past, the destination once inside the gates was a giant orange looking sun with a fountain/water feature around it. If asked for a theme for…
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D23’s Epcot 30th Anniversary Celebration at the Walt Disney World Resort Commemorates ‘The Dawn of a New Disney Era’ That Began Oct 1, 1982
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE The Official Disney Fan Club Salutes Three Decades of Epcot on Sept. 30, 2012, as the 21st Century Begins Again With the Most Comprehensive Retrospective Ever Mounted BURBANK, Calif. – June 7, 2012 – Hailed as the most groundbreaking theme park of its time, Epcot marks its 30th…