Tag: DAPs Magic
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Do you Have the Disney Vacation Smarts to Join the Big Leagues? Apply for the 6th Annual Walt Disney World Moms Panel!
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Disney Parks is seeking Sports Team Moms and bilingual panelists to join the 2013 panel LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Sept. 10, 2012) – Have a passion for planning unforgettable Disney vacations? Know how to organize the ultimate team sports events at Walt Disney World Resort? Disney Parks today…
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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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DISNEY INTERACTIVE UNVEILS DISNEY EPIC MICKEY 2: THE POWER OF TWO FOR NINTENDO’S Wii U™ System
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE BURBANK, Calif. — (September 13, 2012) – Disney Interactive today announced that the highly-anticipated “Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two” video game will be available for Nintendo’s Wii U™ system this holiday season. Wii U players will experience their adventure through Wasteland, an alternate world filled…
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Disney Interactive Releases Official Trailer For “Finding Nemo: Escape to the Big Blue” Special Edition
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Disney Interactive is excited to announce that the Finding Nemo: Escape to the Big Blue Special Edition video game is now available for the Nintendo DSand Nintendo 3DS. To celebrate the launch, Disney has released the official trailer as well as screens for the game. ABOUT FINDING…
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Disneyland Resort Donates Matterhorn Bobsleds Vehicles to National Roller Coaster Museum
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE THE NATIONAL ROLLER COASTER MUSEUM OBTAINS THE ‘HOLY GRAIL OF ARTIFACTS’ Disneyland Resort Donates Matterhorn Bobsleds Vehicles and Materials to Museum ARLINGTON, Texas — More than 53 years after opening the world’s first tubular steel roller coaster, Disneyland is donating two vehicles from the iconic Matterhorn Bobsled ride…
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Periwinkle Flies to Pixie Hollow
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Periwinkle has come to Pixie Hollow at the Disneyland Resort. It turns out that Periwinkle was born of the same laugh as Tinker Bell and is her sister. A Frost Fairy, she has come from the Winter Woods and brought a dose of winter to the…
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First Mickey Ears, Now Oswald Ears
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Part of any Disney Theme Park experience has traditionally been purchasing a pair of Mickey ears and having a name embroidered on the back. Through the years, these ears have moved far beyond being black ears with a gold name. They have been presented in many different…
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Disney Cruise Line Offers Even More Vacation Options with New 2013 Itineraries Departing from Galveston, Texas
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE CELEBRATION, Fla. (Sept. 5, 2012) – In early 2013, Disney Cruise Line will offer a variety of new itineraries departing from Galveston, Texas, providing even more cruise options for guests. In addition to six-night Western Caribbean sailings, new choices include four-night Caribbean getaway cruises and eight-night itineraries that…
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Halloween Carnival Comes to Disneyland
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs This Halloween, Disneyland will be adding a Halloween Carnival to its Halloween festivities. Those who visited Frontierland this summer might find some elements familiar as it will look similar to the jamboree that could be found at Big Thunder Ranch Jamboree. The Disney Parks Blog made the…
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MEAC/SWAC Challenge Kicks Off College Football Season
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Sept. 5, 2012 – Nearly 20,000 football fans touched down in Central Florida during Labor Day weekend for the 8thannual MEAC/SWAC Challenge presented by Disney. Televised live on ESPN, the gridiron battle at the Florida Citrus Bowl saw the Bethune-Cookman Wildcats (MEAC) score a…
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Manatee Day at Epcot Helps Educate Guests
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Sept. 6, 2012 – In ancient days, sailors may have mistaken manatees for mermaids, but many Epcot guests won’t be making that same mistake after visiting The Seas with Nemo and Friends during International Manatee Day on Sept. 7. The one day event is…
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Vultures Serve as Janitors of the Environment
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Sept. 5, 2012— While vultures may not be known as king of the jungle, they do play an important role as janitors of the environment. Through their scavenging habits, these endangered birds help maintain a balance in the eco-system. Guests at Disney’s Animal Kingdom…
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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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WIN IT!!! Cinderella’s New Christian Louboutin Slippers!!!
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE When You Wish Upon A Star… Dreams Can Come True! THE WALT DISNEY STUDIOS, CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN, AND GLAM MEDIA EMBARK ON NATIONAL QUEST TO FIND A MODERN-DAY CINDERELLA Winner will receive a Pair of the Iconic Cinderella Slipper Re-Imagined by World-Renowned Shoe Designer Christian Louboutin …
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A Frightfully Good Time Awaits Disney Cruise Line Guests this Halloween
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE CELEBRATION, Fla. – Disney Cruise Line will treat guests sailing during late October to a spook-tacular good time as the Disney ships transform into a ghoulish wonderland filled with hair-raising events and activities. Guests of all ages will delight with special decorations, unique menu items in the restaurants…
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United Way Campaign Gets Help from Cast Members
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – As the largest corporate contributor to Heart of Florida United Way (HFUW), Walt Disney World Resort often gets attention for its generous charitable giving–our Cast Members donate nearly $3 million annually to the organization and we serve as the host and sponsor of…
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Students Gain Leadership Skills from US Air Force Grads
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – The US Air Force Academy Way of Life Alumni Group hosted the Service Academy Graduates Super Reunion II at Disney’s Yacht and Beach Club Resort August 8-11, 2012. The Super Reunion II conference honored service academy graduates who broke race and color barriers in…
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Disney Receives Gold Autism Award
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Aug. 15 – Walt Disney World Parks and Resorts was awarded the Gold Autism Award earlier this month by The United Kingdom Autism Foundation for its efforts supporting and accommodating autistic guests. The Gold Autism Award, accepted by Greg Hale, Chief Safety Officer and Vice President…
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Runners Get Their Kicks On Route 66 at Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Actor Sean Astin to lead sold out field of more than 17,000 registered runners along half marathon course through all-new Cars Land at newly reopened Disney California Adventure ANAHEIM, Calif. (Aug. 23, 2012) – The Happiest Race on Earth just got happier as runners in the Disneyland Half Marathon…
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New Glimpses at the New Fantasyland
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Disney has been offering more and more looks at what the new Fantasyland will look like when guests get to experience it later this world in the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. This series of videos has been released to build up to the opening of…
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MEAC/SWAC Challenge Presented by Disney Inspires Careers
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Aug. 24, 2012— While football is at the center of the upcoming MEAC/SWAC Challenge presented by Disney, the annual event is more than just a game for two Disney Cast Members. It was the spark that inspired them to follow their dreams and land careers…
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My Disney Cruise! Debuts via Youtube from Disney Interactive and Disney Parks
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Disney Interactive has released yet another video for the viewing enjoyment of Disney fans everywhere. Done in the same manner as “Cars Land Kids Race” and “Darth Vader Goes to Disneyland”, this video takes viewers on a journey aboard the Disney Cruise Lines. It is called “My Disney…