Tag: 2018
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Here’s Why Avengers: Infinity War is the Biggest Disney Story of 2018 – Top 5 Disney Stories of 2018
We are at the end of the countdown of top Disney stories of 2018! And the biggest story of the year was Avengers: Infinity War. Here’s why… The Big Wait The biggest movie of the year didn’t start with the movie itself. It had been known that the Marvel Cinematic Universe was building up to…
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Here’s Why Black Panther is One of the Biggest Disney Stories of 2018 – Top 5 Disney Stories of 2018
Before the movie came out in 2018, Black Panther was a somewhat known Marvel Comics character that first appeared in Captain America: Civil War. Now he’s one of the most popular. Here’s why Black Panther became the second from the top story of 2018 for Disney. Hype Marvel didn’t have a lot of diverse characters…
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Here’s Why Mickey Mouse at 90 is One of the Biggest Disney Stories of 2018 – Top 5 Disney Stories of 2018
Continuing the countdown to the biggest Disney story of 2018 this third place story came a bit later in the year. Mickey at 90 was known to be something special, but announcements trickled out and culminated into a worldwide celebration… Announcing Mickey In March there were some announcements of what to expect for Mickey and…
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Here’s Why Toy Story Land is One of the Biggest Disney Stories of 2018 – Top 5 Disney Stories of 2018
Yesterday we kicked off the top Disney stories of 2018 countdown with Pixar Pier. Today, beating it by maybe one point is the “sister land” to Pixar Pier: Toy Story Land. Here’s why Toy Story Land at Walt Disney World is one of the biggest Disney stories of 2018… Coming Soon Disney’s Hollywood Studios started…
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Here’s Why Pixar Pier is One of the Biggest Disney Stories of 2018 – Top 5 Disney Stories of 2018
Pixar Pier is the newest addition to Disney California Adventure having opened in 2018. However, it’s not exactly an addition to the park, but an elaborate makeover of Paradise Pier. This newly themed land has become a big deal at the Disneyland Resort. Here’s why it ended up being a huge story in 2018… The…
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See the Magic of Mickey Mouse’s Last 90 Years Come to Life in a Clip From Disneyland Paris
With Mickey Mouse’s 90th birthday just around the corner, the celebrations are really starting to kick into high gear! This Sunday, November 18, Mickey Mouse will gather all his friends from around the world to celebrate the legacy that began in 1928. Yesterday, Ginger Zee joined forces with a Disney mega-fan began an adventure beginning…
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Into the Fog – How Knott’s Scary Farm 2018 was an Immersive Event This Year
Knott’s Berry Farm has been a leading Halloween event venue for a number of years now. But, with the growing number of haunted houses, extra ticket parties, and other scary options, how is Knott’s Scary Farm staying on top? The DAPs team got to experience this year’s event and how they have plussed it all to…
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New Owner of Calico Revealed at Ghost Town Alive 2018 Finale at Knott’s Berry Farm
Ghost Town Alive has been a very popular summer season event for Knott’s Berry Farm. The season has always concluded Labor Day with a big event that happens during the nightly Hoedown. This year was no exception. Hoedown The Hoedown is the nightly finish to a day with Ghost Town Alive. It starts with the…
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Knott’s Scary Farm Preview Event Promises Frightfully Fun Halloween Season
On Thursday night Knott’s Berry Farm hosted media and annual passholders for an event announcing this year’s Knott’s Scary Farm offerings. The event took place after the park had closed and was hosted by Jeff Tucker and from start to finish was a frightfully fun event. The event took place in the Charles M. Schulz…
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New Mazes, Scare Zones, and Shows Announced for Guests to Experience at 2018 Knott’s Scary Farm
It’s almost Fall and that means Knott’s Scary Farm is returning for the Halloween season! Every August there is a big presentation for what’s coming to the annual extra ticket event. This year they made a spectacular presentation. But, more on that in a later post. Here’s what’s coming up for the 2018 Knott’s Scary…
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Full List of the Deliciously Delightful & Spectacularly Spooky Treats coming to the Disneyland Resort this fall!
It’s almost here! If you’ve found yourself wandering around the Disney parks lately, you’ve probably noticed some smiling Mickey pumpkin merchandise slowly creeping its way into the stores along Main Street. With all the Halloween party and merchandise coverage coming out of the Walt Disney World Resort this past week, we’ve been anxiously waiting for…
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2018 ROCK4CHOC Continues to Raise Support for Children’s Hospital of Orange County Ahead of CHOC Walk in the Park!
On Sunday, August 5th DAPS MAGIC partnered with the CHOC Walk in the Park and Hour of Power with Bobby Schuller to host the 2nd annual ROCK4CHOC. This event exists to raise money and awareness for the Children’s Hospital of Orange County as part of the CHOC Walk in the Park fundraising. This year, the…
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a bug’s land To Say Final Goodbye September 4th to Make Way for Super Hero-Themed Land
Earlier this year it was announced that a bug’s land would be closing to make way for a Super Hero-themed land. While it was known that a bug’s land would be closing at the end of the summer, details weren’t specific. Now the Disney Parks Blog has confirmed that September 4th will be the final…
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Disneyland to Celebrate 63rd Birthday with Special Pre-Parade Celebrations
On Tuesday July 17, 2018 Disneyland will be celebrating its 63rd birthday! This year, to celebrate Disneyland will be offering two pre-parades before Pixar Play Parade. This will occur along the parade route at Disneyland. The information was shared on this weekend’s Disneyland Resort time guide. The celebration will be occurring at 2:50 pm and…
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Wayne Bergeron Takes 2018 Disneyland Resort All-American College Band to New Heights During Royale Theatre Performance
Fresh off performing on the soundtrack for Disney-Pixar’s Incredibles 2, world-renown jazz trumpeter Wayne Bergeron performed with the 2018 Disneyland Resort All-American College Band on Thursday night. This marked ten years that Wayne Bergeron had played with the band during its series of clinicians. Wayne Bergeron once was a member of the Disneyland Band. He also…
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Halloween Time Returns to Disneyland Resort For More Frightful Fun Than Ever Before!
Halloween Time is returning to the Disneyland Resort on September 7th to bring frightful fun to guests that will continue through Halloween on October 31, 2018. This year, there will be 15 nights offered of Mickey’s Halloween Party for guests to enjoy. There is also a multitude of other experiences for guests to enjoy during…
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Effects Supervisors & Art Director From Marvel and Star Trek Films Share Insights into Creating the Blockbusters
WonderCon has a wide variety of panels that highlight behind the scenes of comics and movies, and even when those are combined. At the Sights and Sounds of Animation, CG, and VFX, panelists described work they do and how it comes together. Among the panelists were Bryan Grill and Jordan Crockett who have worked on…
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Highlights of WonderCon 2018 From the Show Floor to Panels
WonderCon is a great gathering of geekdom whether comic books, sci-fi, anime, or even some video games. It’s a great time to see what’s new in these avenues and to check out something different. Here’s some highlights from this year’s convention. Show Floor A main feature of any of these cons is the show floor. …
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Recap of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Panel at WonderCon 2018
Jeph Loeb moderated the Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. panel at WonderCon 2018. It celebrated the 100 episode mark for the show with a great sizzle reel of past seasons. Almost all the cast were on hand for fans, except Clark Gregg who was in Washington DC. He eventually was able to FaceTime with Chloe Bennet to…
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Star Trek: Discovery Visionaries Explains the Making of a Modern Trek
Mary Chieffo, who played L’Rell, moderated the panel of visionaries who have shaped the new Star Trek series. The Executive Producers, Gretchen Berg, and Aaron Harberts headed up the group. Mario Moreira – property master, Gersha Phillips – costume designer, Glenn Hetrick – special f/x makeup, James MacKinnon – head of prosthetic and special f/x…
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The Best of Knott’s Boysenberry Festival 2018
Knott’s Berry Farm’s Boysenberry Festival is always a great event to go to. This year is even better! And here are some of the highlights… Great Shows The Boysenberry Festival has some unique entertainment that is fun to watch and even gets the audience involved. One of the shows worth stopping by is Snoopy’s Boysenberry…
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Epcot’s Festival of the Arts From an Artist’s Perspective
Believe it or not, I’m an artist. It’s something that drew me to Disney in the first place. So, when Walt Disney World first announced an International Festival of the Arts, it was something I definitely wanted to go and see. Though I missed the first one, I was able to go to the first…
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Food & Wine Festival to Return to Disneyland Resort in 2018 With Even More to Savor
Food & Wine Festival is returning and is bigger than ever! The food festival will run for 6 weeks at Disney California Adventure Park from March 2 to April 12, 2018, giving guests more time to sip and savor every last bit! The festival will feature over a dozen California-inspired booths, and give guests an…
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2018 Disneyland runDisney Races No Longer Listed on Site
Cancellations It appears that the listings for Disneyland runDisney races for 2018 have disappeared. Gone are the event pages on rundisney.com, and there have been tweets that people are being refunded for their Star Wars Light Side Race early registration that was scheduled for January. On the contrary, Walt Disney World and Disneyland Paris races are…