Tag: DAPs
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Saving Mr. Banks Feature – Tom Hanks as Walt Disney
When Saving Mr. Banks is unveiled to the world next months, movie goers will get to see the first theatrical representation of Walt Disney. For Saving Mr. Banks there was only one person who could do the job, according to people associated with the movie. Walt Disney had to be portrayed by Tom Hanks. Disney…
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The Power of the Fountains – A Look Behind the Magic of World of Color – Winter Dreams
On November 14, 2013 I had the opportunity to visit Disney California Adventure for the premiere of World of Color – Winter Dreams. The show is beautiful and has a classic Christmas feel about it. The choir at the beginning is simply stunning and the effects throughout were, to be cliche, magical. Steve Davison and…
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‘World of Color – Winter Dreams’ Glow with the Show Limited Time Magic
Enjoy the new and exciting ‘World of Color – Winter Dreams’ with a special viewing section at Disney California Adventure Park this November 18 – 24. Guest in attendance that wear their “Glow with the Show” ears can take part in this ‘Limited Time Magic’. This opportunity is open to those with a valid FASTPASS…
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Clips of: Jake and the Never Land Pirates: Never Land Rescue on DVD 11/19
Get ready to embark on a new adventure with Jake and his trusted pals in Jake and the Never Land Pirates: Never Land Rescue out on DVD November 19th! Here are a few clips of Jake and the Never Land Pirates: Never Land Rescue. Which one is your favorite? Synopsis of Jake and the Never Land Pirates: Never Land Rescue:…
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Disney’s Newsies The Musical is Going on Tour
Disney’s Newsies is going on tour in the fall of 2014. Visit the official website for the production and click on the “Tour” button and some of the details are beginning to be released. While dates have not been announced yet, the cities Newsies will be visiting have. Newsies will be coming to the following…
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UT Austin’s Denius-Sams Gaming Academy Names Industry Leader Warren Spector as Director
Postbaccalaureate certificate program begins in fall 2014 AUSTIN, Texas – Nov. 11, 2013 – The Denius-Sams Gaming Academy at The University of Texas at Austin has appointed video game industry leader Warren Spector as director. Spector, who earned a master’s degree in radio-television-film from UT Austin in 1980, is a 30-year veteran of the video…
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Disney’s Maleficent Official Teaser Trailer Released
This morning the first official teaser trailer was released for the highly anticipated Disney’s Maleficent starring Angelina Jolie. The Oscar-award winning actress will bring one of Disney’s most popular villains to life in this movie when it is released in May. Maleficent Synopsis: “Maleficent,” the untold story of Disney’s most iconic villain from the…
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Maleficent Poster Released
The Walt Disney Studios has released a poster for Maleficent, it’s upcoming film starring Angelina Jolie. A trailer should be following tomorrow. Maleficent Plot Synopsis: A beautiful, pure-hearted young woman, Maleficent has an idyllic life growing up in a peaceable forest kingdom, until one day when an invading army threatens the harmony of the land.…
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¡Viva Navidad! Limited Time Magic Culinary Demonstrations
This November 14-17, as a part of ‘Limited Time Magic’, join some of the Disneyland Resort’s chefs as they demonstrate delicious food that will be offered during ¡Viva Navidad! The culinary demonstrations will highlight the new additions to the menu this holiday season. You can stop by Paradise Gardens inside of Disney California Adventure Park and…
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Bye Bye, Billy Hill and the Hillbillies – Popular Band Leaving Disneyland
For two decades Disneyland fans have delighted in “buck teeth,” violin bows getting stuck in the nose, classic rock sung as if they were country/bluegrass songs, and of course the Orange Blossom Special’s “train thang.“ On January 6, 2014 this will all come to an end. Yesterday the Disney Parks Blog announced the “retirement” of Billy…
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Marvel to Create Four Series for Netflix
Marvel will be creating 4 live-action series to be streamed on Netflix along with a Avengers style special event. These will all start appearing on the Netflix queue in 2015. The first series will focus on Daredevil followed by Jessica Jones, Iron Fist, and Luke Cage. The culmination will be a streaming mini-series event where these…
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Olaf the Snowman Comes to Disneyland with Anna and Elsa
Guests visiting Disneyland can now meet the already popular new snowman Olaf. Olaf the snowman can be found greeting guests from atop the cottage that Elsa and Anna reside in. This makes for a much more enjoyable wait for guests as they wait to meet the Frozen characters in Fantasyland. Olaf the Snowman, Anna, and…
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World of Color – Winter Dreams for Annual Passholders Viewing
This winter, experience World of Color – Winter Dreams at Disney California Adventure Park. Disney Annual Passholders are invited to attend a special viewing of Winter Dreams and may even receive a special festive ornament on the selected days of the event. Dates: November 15 through November 22, 2013 December 2 through December 6, 2013…
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Disney Annual Passholder Screening of Oliver & Company
In celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Disney animated classic feature Oliver & Company, Disney Annual Passholders will be able to view the film at the Opera House this Friday, November 8 at the Disneyland Resort. This animated feature includes vocal talents from many stars such as Joey Lawrence, Billy Joel, and Bette Midler.…
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Disney’s Planes Salutes National Aviation History Month
Disney salutes National Aviation History Month, a month-long celebration of U.S. aviation’s storied past, with the release of the high-flying family adventure PLANES on Blu-ray™, DVD, Digital HD and On-Demand on November 19, and through educational partnership with aviation museums across the country. During the month of November select aviation museums will feature “PLANES”-inspired learning materials…
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Disney Imagineer Tony Baxter Honored With Main Street Window
Since Disneyland first opened its gates in 1955, thousands upon thousands of people have helped create the magic for millions to enjoy. These magic makers have been leaders in many different areas of the Walt Disney Company. Some have contributed directly to the parks in a way that shines above the rest. These are people…
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New D23 Magazine Features Mary Poppins & Saving Mr. Banks
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS WITH SAVING MR. BANKS STARS TOM HANKS AND EMMA THOMPSON HIGHLIGHT A SPECIAL ISSUE DEDICATED TO THE WORLD’S MOST FAMOUS NANNY Plus, D23.com online exclusives include video of the 1964 Mary Poppins premiere, galleries of the film’s matte paintings, and an interactive map of the Walt Disney Studios featuring locations used in Saving Mr. Banks. …
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Interview with Billy Crystal on Monsters University
Mike Wazowski and James P. ‘Sulley’ Sullivan are an inseparable pair, but that wasn’t always the case. From the very first moment these two mismatched monsters met, they couldn’t stand each other. The latest Pixar movie, Monsters University, unlocks the door to how Mike and Sulley overcame their differences to become the best of friends. With the Blu-ray and…
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‘Limited Time Magic’: Cadaver Dans Daytime Appearances
As the season of Halloween continues on at the Disneyland Resort, the Cadaver Dans will be making special daytime appearances for this week’s ‘Limited Time Magic’. The Cadaver Dans will be preforming outside of the Haunted Mansion in New Orleans Square during normal park operating hours. This group is traditionally found on the fog coated…
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Disneyland Annual Passholders Presentation of Disney Animation
This Thursday , October 24th, at the Disneyland Resort, Annual Passholders will be able to get an up close view at the new Disney Animated App. Walt Disney Animation Studios Producer, Creative Director and Head of Special Projects Dave Bossert, will be giving a discussion of animated storytelling about Disney Animation. Date & Time Thursday, October 24, 2013 at…
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New Frozen Trailer Chips Away at the Ice
Disney has released a new Frozen trailer and it chips away at the ice a little more, allowing a deeper look at Frozen. It also offers a preview of the music. Take a look at this new look at Frozen: This trailer suddenly feels more Disney. Previous trailers have been enjoyable but could have come…
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Treasures of the Walt Disney Archives Opens at the Museum of Science and Industry
TREASURES OF THE WALT DISNEY ARCHIVES OPENS AT THE MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY, CHICAGO Explore 90 years of Disney imagination and innovation with iconic props, costumes, artwork and artifacts from The Walt Disney Archives CHICAGO (October 16, 2013) – Treasures of the Walt Disney Archives, presented by D23: The Official Disney Fan Club, an exhibition which encompasses…
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Remembering Roy E. Disney – Book Review by Mr. DAPs
Imagine a billionaire who loves to go to Costco and eat hot dogs. He is a guy has a fancy car but drives a smaller one because gas prices have gone up. He holds his wife’s hand during every take off of his private airplane. He believes in doing things right rather than doing things…