Tag: DAPs
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Fifth 'Pirates of the Caribbean' Film to be Shot in Australia
With a fifth installment of Pirates of Caribbean to soon begin filming, Captain Jack Sparrow fans can expect some pretty neat landscape and sights within the film. According to Variety, the film will be shot in Queensland, Australia. Attorney General and Minister for the Arts, George Brandis, confirmed this on Thursday. In addition to the…
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Disney California Adventure Guests Removed from Stalled Mickey's Fun Wheel
This Thursday, guests taking a ride on Mickey’s Fun Wheel at Disney California Adventure Park had been stalled on the attraction for over 30 minutes. The ride initially stopped due to technical difficulties. CBS stated that the incident occurred around 5:18 PM. As of 6 PM all guests were safely escorted off the attraction and…
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Haunted Mansion Attraction Poster T-Shirt
What’s a better way to celebrate the month of October than with a Haunted Mansion attraction poster T-shirt? From October 6 through the 12, you can purchase these shirts from the online Disney Store. The Disneyland attraction poster is from the 1969 work of Ken Chapman and Marc Davis. The Walt Disney World image features work from George…
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Disney CEO Bob Iger Extends Contract Until 2018
Chairman and CEO of the Walt Disney Company, Bob Iger, has extended his contract for an additional two years. The newest contract will last through June 30, 2018. According to Deadline, the succession plan of the company is still in question. The plan had been for Iger to step down as CEO sometime in mid…
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Disney Wedding Cake With Projected Animations
Having the best fairy tale wedding is closer in your reach than you thought. At the recent Disney’s Fairy Tale Wedding Showcase this past weekend, a brand new style of cake has been created. Those that wish to celebrate their wedding at the Walt Disney World Resort can select to have a wedding cake with…
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Epcot's 2014 Candlelight Processional Narrator Lineup Announced
Are you planning on attending the 2014 Candlelight Processional this year at Epcot? Disney Parks Blog has just released this year’s celebrity narrators. Jodi Benson – 11/28 – 11/29 Neil Patrick Harris – 11/30 – 12/2 Jonathan Groff – 12/3 – 12/4 Whoopi Goldberg – 12/5 – 12/6 TBD – 12/7 – 12/9 TBD – 12/9…
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The Walt Disney Family Museum Celebrates Five Years
Five years ago today, The Walt Disney Family Museum opened its doors on October 1, 2009. Since then, many have cherished the location for its excellent display of artwork, history and the sharing of Walt Disney’s legacy. On opening day, Diane Disney Miller welcomed guests to the museum, located in San Francisco, California. Since then, the…
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San Miguel Park Welcomes New Playground by KaBOOM! & Disney
On a bright and early Monday morning, over 200 volunteers from Orange County came together to create a brand new playground in the City of La Habra. With the of help Disney and the nonprofit organization KaBOOM!, a safe area for play was created. As the day began, Disney voluntEARs, City of La Habra volunteers…
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Sleeping Beauty: Diamond Edition – Blu-Ray Review by Mr. DAPs
In Sleeping Beauty, the powers of love are pitted against those of evil. The birth of Aurora brought the kingdom of King Stefan great joy. As with so many things, evil had to invade happiness and Maleficent places a curse on the young princess. The good fairies Flora, Fauna, and Merriweather attempt to save Aurora’s life…
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Disneyland Annual Passholders "Sleeping Beauty" Movie Screening
In celebration of the Diamond Edition release of Sleeping Beauty on DVD and Blu-ray, the Disneyland Resort is offering a special movie screening to Disneyland Annual Passholders on October 7 of the film. Passholders can view the film from 7 PM to 10 PM at the Fantasyland Theater inside of Disneyland. There will even be a…
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Chevrolet "Official Car" of Shanghai Disneyland
Did you know that Shanghai Disneyland has an official car? The Detroit Free Press has stated that Chevrolet will be the “official car” of Shanghai Disneyland. According to the article, General Motors is teaming up to create a “large-scale iconic attraction” in the park. No further comment was made on details of the projected attraction. Wang…
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Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage Opens After Refurbishment
This Saturday, Disneyland Park opened Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage after being closed for refurbishment. The attraction’s refurbishment began this past January. Throughout the refurbishment, the lagoon had been drained. Five million gallons of water were drained and recycled back into the Orange County groundwater system. When riding the attraction, it looks like brand new. Fresh coats of…
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Walt Disney World Closures, Star Wars Rebels, and Disneyland News! – DAPscast – Episode 8
For September 2014, Mr. Daps and Murray review Star Wars Rebels’ first episode. Then they discuss the recently announced closures of attractions in Walt Disney World: Maelstrom and Studio Backlot Tour. Finally, the show goes over to the west coast to talk about the College Band and Halloween Time at Disneyland.
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Danny Elfman's Thoughts on Haunted Mansion Holiday
This past week, Danny Elfman visited the Disneyland Resort, making a special stop at Haunted Mansion Holiday. As you may recall, he also gave a special reading of some lines from The Nightmare Before Christmas. You can check that out here. Today, Disney Parks Blog shared another clip of Danny Elfman as he gives his thoughts…
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Thanksgiving Meal Options at the Disneyland Resort
It is not too early to be thinking about Thanksgiving plans. Spending time with your loved ones and enjoying some great food is what it’s all about. Did you know that the Disneyland Resort offers a variety of meal options for Thanksgiving? Disney Parks Blog shared some great tips on where to eat during the…
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Halloween Time Snacks at the Disneyland Resort
Need to snack on some scrumptious treats during your visit at the Disneyland Resort? Well, Halloween Time at the resort is filled with some delightful goodies. Lets take a look at some treats. If you are obsessed with pumpkin flavor anything, like I am, then you would probably enjoy some Pumpkin Beignets. You can find these…
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Disneyland Annual Passholder Sing-Along Events
Disneyland Annual Passholders, here is a new special event to add to your calendar. Two great Disney animated classics will be presented to passholders at Disney California Adventure Park and on top of that, it’s a sing-along event! The Jungle Book and The Lion King will be presented on specific nights. Passholders in attendance will receive…
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Disney's 'Planes: Fire & Rescue' Soars to Shelves on 11/4
Coming this November 4, Disney’s Planes: Fire & Rescue will be flying onto shelves in Blu-ray and DVD. Discover how Dusty the plane, along with a bunch of his pals, defeat a wildfire. This DVD comes with extra bonus features such as an exclusive animated short, deleted scenes and more! If you have seen Planes, adding…
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KaBOOM! & Disney to Build New Playground in the of City of La Habra
This September 29, a brand new playground will begin construction in the City of La Harba with the help of KaBOOM! and Disney. With this, it will be the seventh playground built in Orange County by these two amazing groups. Over 200 volunteers will be taking part in constructing the new playground. People from all over…
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A Special Reading from "The Nightmare Before Christmas" by Danny Elfman
If you think of Danny Elfman and The Nightmare Before Christmas, you most definitely know that Halloween is right around the corner. Disney Parks Blog shared a video of Danny Elfman reciting lines from the film, while in front of Haunted Mansion Holiday! Check out this awesome clip. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3N_YktGk1gM
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Annual Passports: Is it worth investing in when living outside Southern California?
By Joyce Kessel Many of our Disney friends living in the general vicinity of the Disneyland Resort take advantage of the Disney Annual Passports. Is it worth the investment for those of us living in neighboring states, such as Arizona? My answer is yes, but let me share my insight, and you decide if the…
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'The Lion King' Musical Breaks Box Office Record
Disney’s The Lion King musical has marked a huge milestone in the entertainment industry. Worldwide, the musical has grossed over $6.2 billion. In terms, The Lion King has grossed the largest amount of money in box office history. The musical is based off the 1994 Disney animation classic. Directed by Julie Taymor, the production has…
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"Into the Woods" Movie Poster Released
Walt Disney Pictures recently released a brand new movie poster for the upcoming film, Into the Woods. Starring Meryl Streep as the witch, see what happen when she places a curse on some of the characters. Be sure to check out this film coming to theaters on December 25, 2014. Are you looking forward to seeing…
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Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage to Open 9/27 at Disneyland
The time has almost arrived for the newly refurbished attraction, Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage, to open to guests on September 27. After several months, the attraction has been polished up and ready for you to once again take a cruise through the ocean with Nemo and his pals. Throughout the refurbishment, the rockwork and coral…