Tag: DAPs Magic
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It’s a Small World Holiday Lighting Ceremony Honors Marine Corps. Staff Sergeant Mark Plummer
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Marine Corps. Staff Sergeant Mark Plummer (Purple Heart in Fallujah, Iraq) was recognized by the Disneyland Resort and SYLVANIA and lit up “It’s a Small World” Holiday for the first time in the 2012 Holiday Season at the Disneyland Resort. Staff Sgt. Plummer was joined by his…
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Brave: Ultimate Collector’s Edition – Review by Mr. DAPs
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Princess Merida (Kelly Macdonald) is the spirited teenage daughter of Fergus (Billy Connolly) and Elinor (Emma Thompson). She also happens to be Pixar’s first princess. Her mother tries to teach her to be a lady but Merida instead loves archery and loves adventure. Elinor wants Merida’s life…
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Disneyland at Christmas (almost) at Night
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Today marks the beginning of the 2012 Holiday Season at the Disneyland Resort. Garland is up. Lights are lit. Parades begin. Fireworks explode. Warm beverages are drunk. Carols are sung. Wishes are made. The happiest place on earth becomes the merriest place on earth. This is one…
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Buckle up for Fun! Epcot Guests “Drive their Design” at the Re-Imagined Test Track Presented by Chevrolet
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Walt Disney World Resort guests will experience the thrill of designing their very own virtual vehicle – then putting their design through its paces – when the re-imagined, multi-sensory Test Track Presented by Chevrolet grand re-opens Dec. 6, 2012. The iconic Epcot attraction,…
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Buena Vista Street Celebrates Christmas and the Holidays
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Buena Vista Street is looking quite festive with a new Christmas tree, decorations, and even Christmas carolers! For its first holiday season, Buena Vista Street has gotten new decorations fitting with the era when Walt Disney pursued his dream in California. These decorations can be found both…
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Cars Land at Christmas
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Cars Land is preparing to celebrate its first holiday at the Disneyland Resort. The inhabitants have gone all out to decorate Radiator Springs for Christmas. The decorations include cars themed “Christmas trees,” garland, and even Mater received his very own Santa hat. Here are a few photos…
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Christmas Carolers Sing Their Way to Buena Vista Street
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs On Friday November 9, guests visiting Buena Vista Street were treated to Christmas carols being song by a group of carolers with English handbells throughout the day. This octet sang many holiday favorites in their festive garb. Their sets varied around Buena Vista Street and featured different…
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Brave Director Mark Andrews Interview
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Andrews joined Pixar Animation Studios in December 2000 and has worked on four of the studio’s feature films. He served as story supervisor on the Academy Award®-winning feature films “The Incredibles” and “Ratatouille” and as a storyboard artist for the Golden Globe®-winning “Cars.” Andrews also contributed to the…
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A BRAVE Interview with Producer Katherine Sarafian
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Sarafian has been an integral part of the success and growth of Pixar Animation Studios, joining Pixar in 1994 as a production coordinator on the studio’s first full-length feature film, “Toy Story.” From there, she continued to develop her film production experience as production manager in Pixar’s short…
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A Look at Disneyland’s 2012 Candlelight Processional
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Disneyland has changed things a bit this year for its annual Candlelight Ceremony and Processional. This year, it will be presented twice nightly from December 1 through December 20. Like previous years, celebrity narrators will be joining the orchestra and choir to tell the Christmas story. Here…
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Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two Video Game Demo Now Available for Download on Playstation®Network and XBOX Live Marketplace for XBOX 360
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE November 6, 2012 – Disney Interactive today announced that a demo of the highly-anticipated “Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two” video game is now available for download on the PlayStation®Network and Xbox LIVE® Marketplace for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft in…
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New Disney-Branded “Better For You” Food Products to be Showcased at Produce Marketing Association Fresh Summit
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Glendale, Calif., October 24, 2012 — Disney Consumer Products (DCP) will showcase its new assortment of “better for you” food products at the Produce Marketing Association’s PMA Fresh Summit October 26 – 28 in Anaheim, CA. Produce products featuring beloved Disney characters on the packaging will be on display, demonstrating…
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Tinker Bell’s Winter Wonderland Comes to Downtown Disney at the Disneyland Resort
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Tales From the Mouse House Podcast On October 23, 2012, DisneyToon Studios released the fourth installment of their popular straight to DVD animated film series based on the Disney Fairies franchise, starring the mischievous, and lovable, Tinker Bell. This time, Tink ventures into the forbidden world and discovers a Frost Fairy named…
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Disney Rings in the Holidays with Top 10 “Must Have” Gifts
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Glendale, Calif., Oct. 23, 2012 — Disney Consumer Products today announced its Top 10 “must have” gifts for children and families who love and cherish all things Disney. With something for everyone on your list, Disney’s Top 10 holiday gifts are already garnering major awards and accolades from top media,…
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Artist Watch Program Ending
Guests walking down Main Street, USA at Disneyland today might have noticed a change in the windows of the Fortuosity shop. They were clean. The signs detailing the artist watches no longer are painted on the windows of Fortuosity. The Artist Watch program will be ending its run. One cast member indicated that the…
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Wreck it Ralph Finds Home in Tomorrowland
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Guests visiting Disneyland today are able to visit Ralph from the upcoming Disney Animated Studios Wreck it Ralph. Ralph, a “bad guy” who wants to be a “good guy” can be found in the Starcade in Tomorrowland with his friend Vanellope. Themed video games are also around to…
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VoluntEARS Who Make a Difference: Brian Reif
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Oct. 24, 2012 – In the true spirit of a Disney VoluntEAR, Brian Reif shares his time and expertise to help bring a smile and a unique experience for many kids who come to Central Florida searching for “magic.” “I’m proud to be involved with…
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Cast Members Receive Honors for Achievements in Engineering
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Oct. 12, 2012—Excellence and the pursuit of innovation recently brought 2,000 professionals and students to Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort for the 24th annual HENNAC Great Minds in STEM (Science, Technology, Math and Engineering) conference hosted by Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. For the past 23…
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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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Oswald Vignette – “Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two”
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Disney Interactive is pleased to release the second video in a series of gameplay vignettes in anticipation of the launch of Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two. In the latest installment, learn more about Oswald’s backstory and his unique abilities in this entertaining video, narrated by…
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Tinker Bell & Cast Celebrate at Secret of the Wings Premiere!
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE New York Premiere of Secret of the Wings with voice talent (L to R) Timothy Dalton, Anjelica Huston, Matt Lanter, Raven-Symoné and Mae Whitman October 20, 2012 – New York. Tinker Bell and her sister Periwinkle stepped out onto the red carpet together today at the Disney Digital 3D™ premiere of Secret of the Wings. They were joined by film…
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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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Disney Interactive Releases Brand New Gameplay Vignette in Anticipation of “Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two”
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Disney Interactive is pleased to release the first of a series of gameplay vignettes in anticipation of the launch of Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two. This new video features exciting gameplay as game developer Warren Spector discusses Mickey’s magic paint brush and his use of “Paint…