Tag: DAPs Magic
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Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two – Review for Wii by Mr. DAPs
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two finds Wasteland in trouble again. After a giant earthquake, Mickey Mouse is summoned again to return. Mickey and Oswald team up to rescue Wasteland and apparently the Mad Doctor has reformed himself. Or so he says… This game has several…
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An Interview with Writer/Director Peter Hedges – THE ODD LIFE OF TIMOTHY GREEN
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE From Academy Award-nominated writer/director Peter Hedges (Dan In Real Life, What’s Eating Gilbert Grape), and starring Golden Globe winner Jennifer Garner, Joel Edgerton, Dianne Wiest and CJ Adams as Timothy Green, comes this highly imaginative story about a happily married couple who can’t wait to start a family – but…
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2013 Disneyland Resort All-American College Band Audition Dates Announced
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs The dates and locations for the 2013 Disneyland All-American College Band auditions have been announced on www.disneyauditions.com. They are as follows: January 19, 2013 – Chicago, IL January 20, 2013 – Ft. Worth, TX January 26, 2013 – Jacksonville, FL January 27, 2013 – Miami, FL February…
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Peter Pan Flies to Blu-Ray on February 5!
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Dreams Around The Globe Will Once Again Take Flight! Celebrate the 60th Anniversary of Disney’s Classic Adventure As It Soars to New Heights for the First Time on Disney Blu-ray™ Available For Purchase on February 5, 2013 New Digital Restoration and Unparalleled High Definition Picture…
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‘The Happiest Balloon on Earth’ Takes to the Skies Over Mexico for 11th Annual International Balloon Festival In Leon, Guanajuato
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Mickey Mouse-shaped Hot Air Balloon Celebrates ‘Limited Time Magic’ Coming to Disneyland Resort in California “The Happiest Balloon on Earth” (a twist on Disneyland’s famous designation as “The Happiest Place on Earth”) is coming to Leon, Guanajuato, to participate in the 11th annual International Balloon Festival, Nov. 16-19 in…
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“DISNEY EPIC MICKEY 2: THE POWER OF TWO” and “DISNEY EPIC MICKEY: POWER OF ILLUSION” Now Available!
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE JOIN MICKEY MOUSE AND OSWALD THE LUCKY RABBIT FOR ALL-NEW ADVENTURES IN WASTELAND AS DISNEY INTERACTIVE SHIPS “DISNEY EPIC MICKEY 2: THE POWER OF TWO” AND “DISNEY EPIC MICKEY: POWER OF ILLUSION” VIDEO GAMES Sequel To The Award-Winning ‘Disney Epic Mickey’ Is Now Available At Retailers Nationwide…
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Community Leaders Sneak First Peeks of New Fantasyland
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Nov. 14, 2012— Walt Disney World Resort offered more than 150 community leaders a glimpse at the largest expansion in Magic Kingdom history today. Local executives and dignitaries toured New Fantasyland, experienced its attractions and witnessed the economic boon it has created for Central Florida.…
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Are You BRAVE Enough For Tartan Nails?
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE To celebrate this week’s release of the Brave Blu-ray combo pack, Disney / Pixar teamed up with butter LONDON to create a custom nail bar with Scottish Tartan nail art designs inspired by and as seen in the movie, Brave. Katie Hughes, butter LONDON’s Global Color Ambassador designed…
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Glow with the Show Lights Up Believe… in Holiday Magic at Disneyland
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Glow with the Show has been added to Believe…in Holiday Magic, the holiday fireworks spectacular at the Disneyland Resort. This new experience began on November 12, 2012 at Disneyland. The magicians at Disney have integrated the Glow with the Show Mickey ears into the show to create…
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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,…