Tag: Cars
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Cars 3: A Heartfelt and Meaningful Addition to the Pixar Universe
Typically sequels to fan favorites are met with mixed feelings. Pixar is definitely familar with this, having revisited several of its properties like Toy Story, Cars, Finding Nemo and Monsters Inc. The latest addition to this group of movies is Cars 3. While Cars 2 was met with mixed reviews, Cars 3 speeds into 1st…
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Two Soundtracks Racing Out of Disney-Pixar’s Cars 3!
DISNEY·PIXAR’S “CARS 3” FUELS TWO SOUNDTRACKS— Cars 3 Original Motion Picture Soundtrack with Original Song by Dan Auerbach, Instrumental Tracks by Brad Paisley and End Credit Track by ZZ Ward; and Cars 3 Original Score Composed and Conducted by Randy Newman Pre-Order Kicks Off Tomorrow: Both Available from Walt Disney Records on June 16…
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Cars 3 Preview Speeds into Disney California Adventure
Yesterday, the Cars 3 preview opened in the Bug’s Life Theater in California Adventure, and I just so happened to be in the park and was able to check it out. Cars is one of my favorite Pixar movies, however the second one left me disappointed. I have high hopes for redemption with the third…
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Are Lightning’s Racing Days Over? – New Trailer Released for Disney-Pixar’s Cars 3
Disney-Pixar has released a new trailer for the third movie in the Cars franchise. In Cars 3, Lightning McQueen is facing the very real possibility that his racing days could be behind him after a massive crash. However, before giving up he gives it one more try to be the race car he thinks he…
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My Five Favorite Things To Do At Disneyland Alone
Some of my favorite days at Disneyland are spent on Sundays with the DAPs Magic crew. From time to time, I enjoy taking a trip by myself during the week so I can experience Disneyland on my own terms. Here’s some of my favorite things to do when I’m enjoying a solo day in the parks!…
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ASIMO Joins Autopia Attraction at Disneyland
Disneyland’s Autopia has been updated with a new look, story, and ASIMO(Advanced Step in Innovative Mobility)! That’s right, the android that used to reside in Innoventions now can be found while driving through Tomorrowland on Autopia. Last year Autopia was updated through a partnership with Honda. This brought an updated look to the cars along with new fuel-efficient…
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Disney-Pixar’s Cars 3 Gears Up For A Season-Long Ride With NASCAR
Daytona Beach, Fla. (Feb. 23, 2017) – Disney•Pixar’s “Cars 3” is teaming up with NASCAR this year as crowd favorite Lightning McQueen prepares to return to the big screen June 16, 2017. Plans for the joint effort were shared by “Cars 3” director Brian Fee, Cristela Alonzo—the voice of the film’s elite trainer Cruz Ramirez—and…
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Owen Wilson, Voice of Lightning McQueen in Disney•Pixar’s “Cars 3,” Named Grand Marshal for 59th Annual DAYTONA 500
PRESS RELEASE: DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Jan. 19, 2017) – Actor Owen Wilson, the voice of the animated character Lightning McQueen in Disney•Pixar’s upcoming movie “Cars 3,” will serve as Grand Marshal for the 59th annual DAYTONA 500 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race on Feb. 26 at Daytona International Speedway. The DAYTONA 500, the season-opening race…
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It’s Not Over Until Lightning Strikes – Cars 3 First Official Trailer Has Arrived!
It’s not over until Lightning strikes. At least so says the first official trailer for Disney-Pixar’s Cars 3. In theaters this summer, it has Lightning facing a whole new challenge in racing as more high tech modern cars enter the race circuit. Watch the first official full teaser trailer here: Blindsided by a new generation…
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Disney California Adventure’s Luigi’s Rollickin’ Roadsters to Open March 7
Looks like Luigi’s cousins from Carsoli, Italy, have finally arrived to Radiator Springs. The newly themed Luigi’s Rollickin’ Roadsters attraction, presented by Alamo, is set to open on March 7, according to Disney Parks Blog. In this all-new attraction, Luigi will turn the tire storage yard behind his Casa Della Tires into a dance floor! Cars…
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Annual Pass Price Increase, The Muppets, Disney Film Lineup – DAPsCast – Episode 25
This week Mr. Daps, Murray, Mikey, Annie and Danie discuss a few Disney items. The first is the recent Annual Passport price increase for Disneyland and Walt Disney World. The group discusses their opinions on this development. Reviews on the new The Muppets television show are given. The Disney film lineup is talked about with…
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360 Degree Videos of Disney Favorites
At DAPs Magic we geek out easily over a couple of things: technology and Disney. YouTube has recently allowed for a unique experience which is having 360 degree video to interact with through the YouTube app and Chrome browsers. Disney has unique experiences that immerse guests in environments and stories. If you’re like some of…
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VIDEO: The Nighttime Entertainment of the Disneyland Resort Diamond Celebration
This past Tuesday, the Disneyland Resort held a function that gave a more in-depth look at the upcoming Diamond Celebration. With announcements of new food, merchandise and a brief look at some of the entertainment, there are so many things to look forward to. Disney Parks Blog has shared a video on the items those…
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New Marvel’s Avengers Themed RIDEZ Coming to RIDEMAKERZ!
Marvel and RC car fans will be delighted to learn that RIDEMAKERZ is expanding its live of marvel RIDEZ. Beginning on April 24th, R/C builders/drivers will be able to assemble their own Avengers Corvette or Hulk Blitz. Each of these vehicles may be purchased and assembled for $35. They are the newest Marvel additions to a…
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What if Disney-Pixar did Star Wars? Fan Made Disney-Pixar’s X-Wings Answers This Question.
What if Disney-Pixar were to explore what happened a long time ago in a galaxy far far away? Big Gee Studio decided to answer this question comedically by creating a parody trailer for a Star Wars X-Wing movie inspired by the creators of Cars and Planes. Disney/Pixar’s X-WINGS Movie Trailer The trailer is accompanied by this…
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Could Disney's Hollywood Studios Change?
The infamous Sorcerer hat is coming down from Disney’s Hollywood Studios starting tomorrow. With all the press it’s getting it makes me think of the rest of the park and the direction it’s heading. With the giant hat structure being dismantled, it seems like it will go back to the original look of the park.…
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Spooky Shorts- Mater and the Ghostlight
Welcome back boys and ghouls! Welcome today’s Spooky Shorts! Today’s blog takes us to the world of Cars, it’s Mater and the Ghostlight! This is another more recent animated short, much like Donald’s Halloween Scare. Mater and the Ghostlight was released in 2006 as a bonus feature on the Cars dvd. I rather liked it,…
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Planes: Fire and Rescue – Worth Watching?
Though Planes had its flaws I enjoyed the first film of the franchise. I was looking forward to this sequel, Planes: Fire and Rescue since watching the first. But, how does it stack up? Here’s some things to consider and my conclusion on the film. Story Planes: Fire and Rescue is about overcoming failure and…
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Disney’s Planes – Blu-Ray Review by Mr. DAPs
Dusty (Dane Cook) is a crop duster who wants to be more. He wants to be a race plane. He dreams about racing as he daily flies over fields. He practices his race moves by dodging in and out of trees. His dreams of being a racer seem to hit a dead end though when…
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CARS 3D Ultimate Collector’s Edition Now Available!
Fans of Lightning McQueen and Tow Mater will be excited to hear that they can now watch them in 3D! The new CARS 3D Ultimate Collector’s Edition brings the world of CARS to life even more for a more immersive viewing experience as viewers take the drive to Radiator Springs. CARS 3D Ultimate Collector’s Edition Includes Blu-ray…
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Disney’s Planes Flying to Blu-Ray on November 19, 2013
Disney’s Planes is coming to Blu-Ray on Blu-ray™, DVD, Digital HD and On-Demand on November 19th. Planes comes from DisneyToon Studios and is a new story from the world of Pixar’s Cars. Planes is the story of Dusty (Dane Cook) the crop duster who is given the opportunity to fly in the biggest race with the biggest…
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DISNEY PLANES The Video Game Takes Flight
SOAR TO THE SKIES AS DISNEY INTERACTIVE LAUNCHES “DISNEY PLANES” THE VIDEO GAME High-Flying Adventure Game Now Available At Retailers Worldwide Exclusively for Nintendo Platforms BURBANK, Calif. — (August 6, 2013) – Fasten your seatbelts and clear for take-off as Disney Interactive has announced that “Disney Planes” the video game is now available at retailers worldwide exclusively…
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Disneyland’s Birthday, CALIFORNIA’s New Home & Jungle Book – DAPs Magic Disney News Update #016
Welcome to the DAPs Magic Disney News Update. This is a weekly update of the top Disney news in about a minute. It is anchored by Egon Bonkers. Here are this week’s Disney news headlines: Disneyland Celebrates 58th Birthday With Annual Passholder Events: https://dapsmagic.com/2013/06/29/disneyland-celebrates-58th-birthday-with-annual-passholder-events/ C-A-L-I-F-O-R-N-I-A Letters Arrive at New Home: https://dapsmagic.com/2013/07/01/c-a-l-i-f-o-r-n-i-a-letters-arrive-at-new-home/ D23 Expo announces special…