Tag: 2014
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2014 Disney Stories Countdown #4 – Frozen Takes Over Disney Parks
As the countdown continues, here’s another grouping of stories that fit one theme or category. This year saw Frozen take over not one, not two, but three theme parks. Well, at least with big announcements for Disney parks around the world. First, Walt Disney World ended their summer season with some snow. Frozen took over…
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2014 Disney Stories Countdown #5 – Disneyland's 60th & End of Attractions
Anticipating the turn of the clock for the new year, I usually like to look back at the top stories that we covered in the year. 2014 was full of some exciting stories and announcements. It’s hard to narrow down to just 5, so I’m going to take some poetic license and group a few…
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Candlelight Processional & Ceremony with Beau Bridges – December 6, 2014
On December 6, 2014 Beau Bridges narrated the Christmas story at Disneyland as a part of Disneyland’s Candlelight Processional and Ceremony. The weather for the event was absolutely perfect. The orchestra, choir, soloists, and handbell choir all joined together to tell the story of the world’s first Christmas. What is your favorite part? Here are…
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Disneyland Candlelight Ceremony & Processional – December 7, 2014
On December 7, 2014 Disneyland presented the second night of its annual Candlelight Ceremony & Processional. This year, the celebrity narrator was Beau Bridges. This page has photos and videos from that day at Disneyland. Here are the songs included in the Candlelight Processional & Ceremony at Disneyland: Procession: O Little Town of Bethlehem The First…
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CHOC "Walk in the Park" Strolls Through Disneyland for 13th Time on October 12, 2014.
On October 12, 2014 thousands of people will walk through the Disneyland Resort for the largest pediatric walk in the United States. The CHOC “Walk in the park” supports Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) and the children and families who rely on the care CHOC offers. CHOC Walk 2014 will have an estimated 15,000 walkers participating from around…
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Villains Unleashed Dapper Day – Geeks Corner – Episode 348
Welcome to this week’s episode of Geeks Corner! We are now live-streaming our episodes and this week’s episode is the GREAT experiment. Please let us know how it turns out and what we can do better! This week we start things off by talking about the Disney Villains Unleashed event at Disney’s Hollywood Studios at…
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Legends of Frontierland, Guardians Review, Last Day of College Band, and Star Wars! – dapscast – Episode 7
For August 2014’s DAPscast, Mr. Daps and Murray the Bellhop cover Legends of Frontierland, Guardians of the Galaxy, looking forward to Star Wars: Rebels and the possibility of Rex from Star Tours appearing. Also in this episode is a few event updates from Disneyland and Hong Kong Disneyland with Paint the Night. Throughout the episode…
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Happy Birthday Disneyland
“To all who come to this happy place; welcome. Disneyland is your land. Here age relives fond memories of the past…and here youth may savor the challenge and promise of the future. Disneyland is dedicated to the ideals, the dreams and the hard facts that have created America…with the hope that it will be a…
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2014 Disneyland All-American College Band – First Day
June 17 marked the first day for the 2014 Disneyland All-American College Band’s summer season. Directed by Dr. Ron McCurdy, the band brings 21 collegiate musicians together to perform around the Disneyland Resort throughout the summer. This program began in 1971 and since then has given thousands of students the opportunity to experience what it…
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Walt Disney World 2014 Trip Report – DAPscast – Episode 5
This month Mr. Daps interviews Murray about his trip to Walt Disney World that took place earlier in June. Covered is the new MyMagic+ system, Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom, and a few other places to visit at the resort. Together they cover a 7 day trip in about an hour!
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Details on 2014 Knott’s Scary Farm
Knott’s Berry Farm has had one of the first themed haunted events for any theme park. There’s now a museum about it in Ghost Town of the park. I remember seeing commercials about it when I was young and wanting to go. I’ve gone a couple of times and have enjoyed it! There’s actually times…
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The Jungle Book 2 arrives on Blu-ray Combo Pack March 18th, 2014!
The Jungle Book 2 is coming to blu-ray. The sequel to the Disney classic, The Jungle Book, will continue the story of Mowgli, Baloo, and many other jungle friends. In this movie, Mowgli leaves the human village and returns to the jungle to visit his friends. In the jungle, he finds himself facing again the…
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Free Comic Day: Guardians of the Galaxy!
Which Marvel Superstar Blasts Off with the Guardians of the Galaxy? Find Out on FCBD 2014! Plus a Special Preview of 2014’s Top Secret Spider-Man Event! The biggest super heroes in comics today are coming to a comic shop near you for Free Comic Book Day 2014! But first, Marvel is pleased to present your first look…
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Months of Events, Openings and More Bring Added Magic as 2014 Launches at Walt Disney World Resort
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – The new year spells new excitement as 2014 heralds magical events, special openings and much more at Walt Disney World Resort. Here’s a look at what’s in store in the Vacation Kingdom from January through May: Captain America Now Visiting Recruits onboard Disney Magic A “Marvel”-ous time is underway onboard the…
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Sleeping Beauty and Jungle Book Get Diamond Treatment in 2014!
TWO ANIMATED CLASSICS AWAKEN TO SPECTACULAR NEW LIFE IN 2014… THE JUNGLE BOOK & SLEEPING BEAUTY AVAILABLE FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER AS PART OF DISNEY’S PRESTIGIOUS BLU-RAY™ DIAMOND EDITION COLLECTION Burbank, Calif., August 2, 2013 – The Walt Disney Studios is pleased to announce the addition of animated classics THE JUNGLE BOOK and SLEEPING BEAUTY to its prestigious Blu-ray™ Diamond…
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With New Adventures by Disney Trip, Families Explore the Wonders Of Austria, Germany and Czech Republic
The Alps, Ice Caves, Marionette-Making and More Await Families Off the Beaten Path BURBANK, Calif. (May 23, 2013) – Adventures by Disney, the award-winning leader in guided family travel, today announced a new vacation to Central Europe, adding to its more than 20 destinations across the globe. The 9-day, 8-night vacation invites families to uncover…
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Magic Kingdom to Get New Parade in 2014
In 2014, the Magic Kingdom in the Walt Disney World Resort will be unveiling a brand new parade. This will be a musical and magical parade that will bring Disney magic up and down the parade route of the Magic Kingdom. Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade will be coming to … The post Magic Kingdom…
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Disney Cruise Line Unveils New 2014 Itineraries and Ports
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE First-Ever Venice and San Juan Departures and New Destinations in Greece, Sicily, Spain and Grenada CELEBRATION, Fla. (Feb. 12, 2013) – In 2014, Disney Cruise Line will offer new itineraries, including an expanded collection of European cruises highlighting the Greek Isles. Plus, Disney Cruise Line will depart for…
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Ambassadors Chosen to Share Walt Disney World Magic
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Oct. 12, 2012 – Continuing a 47-year tradition created by Walt Disney himself, Walt Disney World Resort has selected two Cast Members to serve in the revered and sought-after role of Ambassadors. In a ceremony held today at Epcot, Tye Arnold and Rich Tamayo received their…
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Disneyland Resort Announces New Ambassadors
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs This morning, Disneyland Resort President George A. Kalogridis announced the Disneyland Resort Ambassador Team for 2013-2014. The two cast members chosen for this team were Megan Navarette and Sachiko White, both of the Entertainment department at the Disneyland Resort. The announcement was made during a ceremony held in front…