Tag: DAPs

  • The Value of Art Work!

    DAPs Magic Disney News – Kathy Winfield-Sheely *  Knowing the Different Types of Art, Value, Collecting, Framing, Preserving Disney or Any other Art With the untimely death of the artist Thomas Kinkade, sales people may start to take advantage of you. Don’t be fooled or swindled! Take the time to learn the Art World. The different types of art…

  • Disney Dreamers & Doers Celebrates 18 Shining Stars

    DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., April 5, 2012 – With a prize patrol and special awards in tow, Mickey Mouse visited local schools this week to recognize 18 students in the five-county area as Disney Dreamers & Doers Shining Stars. Disney Dreamers & Doers recognizes students throughout Central Florida who…

  • Thomas Kinkade, Painter of Light, Dead at 54

    DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Known as the “Painter of Light,” Thomas Kinkade is dead at the age of 54. According to a statement from his family, the famed artist died at his home in Los Gatos, California of what appeared to be natural causes. According to his wife Nanette, “Thom provided a…

  • We Bought A Zoo – Blu-Ray Review by PJ Campbell

    DAPs Magic Disney News – by PJ Campbell Being a single parent is hard on Benjamin Mee (Matt Damon). After the death of his wife, Ben is focused on trying to keep his family afloat, but when his troubled son Dylan (Colin Ford) gets in trouble at school, Ben makes a decision that will forever…

  • Disney Legends Dick Van Dyke and Alan Menken Highlight D23’s Destination D: 75 Years of Disney Animated Features

    DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE   The Official Disney Fan Club Commemorates the Diamond Anniversary with Rare Screenings, Entertaining Presentations and Memorable Musical Performances Aug. 11 & 12 at the Disneyland® Resort BURBANK, Calif. – April 5, 2012 – D23: The Official Disney Fan Club is celebrating the once-in-a-lifetime diamond anniversary of one of the most universally…

  • New Goofy Short Shows “The Art of Vacationing” at Disneyland

    DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs  Disneyland has released a new Goofy short on “how to make the most of a vacation.” Complete with narrator and everyone’s favorite bumbling goof, this short gives a wonderful look at vacationing at the Disneyland Resort from the perspective of…Goofy! While he isn’t the most practical with…

  • What’s Your Act? Muppets Give Tips on Creating Variety Show!

    DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE  The Muppets is Now Available with the Wocka Wocka Value Pack, which contains the movie on Blu-ray high-definition, DVD and Digital Copy (3 discs) plus adownload card for the film’s soundtrack from Walt Disney Records!  

  • Disney Voice Actors on D23’s Armchair Archivist

    DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Some of the most well known Disney voices were not only heard, but seen, on the most recent Armchair Archivist. In this episode, D23 invited Bill Rogers (voice of Disneyland), Bill Farmer (voice of Goofy and Pluto), Bret Iwan (voice of Mickey Mouse) and Pete Renoudet (Voice…

  • Disney Epic Mickey Paints its Way to the Nintendo 3DS System with “DISNEY EPIC MICKEY: POWER OF ILLUSION”

    DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE  Reality is What You Paint of It as Player Illustrations Come to Life in 3D   BURBANK, Calif. – (April 4, 2012) – Disney Interactive Media Group today announced the development of “Disney Epic Mickey: Power of Illusion,” the first Nintendo 3DS™ title in the “Disney Epic Mickey” franchise.…

  • Port Adventures Immerse Disney Cruise Line Guests in Splendor and Culture of Alaska during 2012 Season

    DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE One-of-a-Kind Excursions Created for Families, Children and Adults CELEBRATION, Fla. – During its Alaska itineraries in summer 2012, Disney Cruise Line invites families to explore the grandeur of America’s 49thstate with a wide variety of fun and exciting Port Adventures. In preparation for the three-month season of Alaska…

  • Disneyland Paris celebrates 20th Anniversary with an explosion of lights and colours

    DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE FROM 1 APRIL 2012, Disneyland Paris invites guests to celebrate its 20th Anniversary, in sparkling and magical style. Throughout this milestone year, the Disneyland Park will provide an explosion of magic, lights and colour while hosting Disney Dreams®!, a stunning new night-time show, Disney Magic on Parade!, a fantasy-fuelled new…

  • Watch First Disney Dreams Live – New Show Celebrating Disneyland Paris’ 20th Anniversary! – Updated

    DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Disneyland Paris is presenting the first show of Disney Dreams tonight at 10:50 Paris time. To help those who can’t be in Paris to experience this, Disneyland Paris will be presenting this show online for the world to see. According to the Disneyland Paris website, “Sleeping Beauty…

  • The Marvel Life: George R. R. Martin

    DAPs Magic Disney News – MARVEL Interview  George R. R. Martin’s famed “A Song of Ice and Fire” series of novels have captivated readers since “A Game of Thrones” was first published in 1996. But the series–and Martin, himself–has exploded in popularity in the last year thanks to HBO’s wildly successful adaptation, “Game of Thrones.”…

  • Disney Store Celebrates Grand Opening at New City Creek Center in Salt Lake City, Utah

    DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE  Guests Are Invited to Meet Mickey and Minnie Mouse — First 500 Guests Will Receive Free Mickey Ears PASADENA, Calif., March 29, 2012 — On Saturday March 31, Disney Store will celebrate the grand opening of its award-winning new concept store at the all-new City Creek Center in Salt Lake City,…

  • Disney Store Celebrates 25th Anniversary

    DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE First 250 guests at Disney Store locations nationwide to receive special 25th Anniversary silver Mickey Mouse ears PASADENA, Calif., March 26, 2012 — Disney Store will celebrate its 25th anniversary on March 28 at stores nationwide, and in recognition of this important milestone Disney Store will give the first 250…

  • Adventures by Disney® Introduces Families to the Far East in 2013

    DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE New Itinerary Brings Stories of Southeast Asia to Life in Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia BURBANK, Calif., Mar. 26, 2012 – Continuing its tradition of creating award-winning immersive experiences around the globe, Adventures by Disneyannounced today an all-new destination for 2013 – Southeast Asia. Featuring Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia, the…

  • Disney’s Art of Animation Resort Fun Facts

    DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE According to a recent announcement, Disney’s Art of Animation Resort is now opening on on May 31, 2012. The Walt Disney World Resort has released a few fun facts about Disney’s Art of Animation Resort. Here are a few random fun facts about this new resort: More than…

  • Disney’s Art of Animation Resort Releases Earlier Opening Dates

    DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Hundreds of Resort Jobs Arrive Sooner than Expected in Central Florida LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Mar. 22, 2012 – The wings dedicated to the popular films featured at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort will now be opening than sooner than expected after the resort hotel’s grand opening May 31.…

  • Glen Keane Resignation Letter

    DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE  March 23, 2012 Dear Colleagues and Friends of the Walt Disney Animation Studio, After long and thoughtful consideration, I have decided to leave Disney Animation. I am convinced that animation really is the ultimate art form of our time with endless new territories to explore. I can’t resist…

  • WALT DISNEY PICTURES ANNOUNCES A SPECTACULAR ALL-NEW TINKER BELL DISNEY FAIRIES MOVIE

    DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE EXCITING WINTER ADVENTURE TAKES TINKER BELL ON AN EPIC JOURNEY AND REVEALS A SECRET… THAT CHANGES HER LIFE FOREVER! Featuring a stunning voice cast including Anjelica Huston, Timothy Dalton, Lucy Liu, Raven-Symoné, Megan Hilty, Pamela Adlon, Matt Lanter, Debby Ryan and Mae Whitman and Introducing the sparkling new winter…

  • “DISNEY EPIC MICKEY 2: THE POWER OF TWO” RELEASING ON MULTIPLE VIDEO GAME SYSTEMS THIS FALL

    DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Warren Spector Pays Further Tribute to Disney History with Sequel Oswald the Lucky Rabbit to Debut in a Co-Starring Role and Make His First Ever Appearance as a Playable Video Game Character  BURBANK, Calif. – (March 23, 2012) – Disney Interactive Media Group today announced the development of “Disney…

  • A First Hand Look at “One More Disney Day” – Part Five

    DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Disney’s “One More Disney Day” was arguably a surprise success for at least Disneyland. For this leap year/day event, both “magic kingdoms” in the United States were open for 24 hours. While Walt Disney World’s celebration went off without hitch, Disneyland seemed to have been caught off…

  • A First Hand Look at “One More Disney Day” – Part Four

    DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs  February 29, 2012 was a historic day for Disney Parks and Resorts. For the first time, both Disneyland and the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World were both open for 24 hours. This “one more Disney day” began at 6:00 AM on February 29th and continued until…

  • Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs & 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea to Be Presented on Big Screen by D23 and TCM

    DAPs Magic Disney News by Mr. DAPs   Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs and 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea  will be presented on the big screen by D23: The Official Disney Fan Club and Turner Classic Movies as a part of the TCM Classic Film Festival in Hollywood. These two Disney classics will be presented…