Tag: Disney’s Hollywood Studios
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SCAREolers, EPCOT, THOR, and more! – Great Moments with Mr. DAPs
Welcome to Great Moments with Mr. DAPs! This week, there is a lot of news coming from across the country. Epcot has a lot going on with its 35th anniversary and also some holiday celebrations. Knott’s Scary Farm has arrived for the Halloween season and the DAPs Magic team covered it. Thor: Ragnarok’s sneak peek…
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Sneak Peek of Disney-Pixar’s Coco Coming to Disney California Adventure and Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Disney-Pixar’s Coco is coming to theaters this Thanksgiving. For those who just can’t wait to see what this new animated feature is going to be like, there are opportunities coming to do just that. In Disney California Adventure and Disney’s Hollywood Studios there will be opportunities to see a 3D sneak peek of the film.…
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Slinky Dog Dash Ride Vehicle Has Arrived at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Today is National Slinky Day. It is only fitting then that the Disney Parks Blog shared a first look at the new Slinky Dog Dash ride vehicle. The Slinky Dog Dash is one of two attractions coming to the new Toy Story Land in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Toy Story Land is set to open in…
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Rockin’ with the Empire! – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 646
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week there is a ton going on and the Geeks get right at it. Things start off by discussing all the events surrounding CHOC Walk! This includes Taste of Downtown Disney, ROCK4CHOC, and the CHOC Walk itself! DuckTales has returned and was on for an entire day on Disney XD!…
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Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and Toy Story Land Models Coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Guests at the D23 Expo this year were thrilled to see what Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge will look like with the help of a giant model on the show floor. This expansive model offered a chance to see just how detailed and immersive Galaxy’s Edge will be when it opens in 2019 at Disneyland and…
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Disney’s Hollywood Studios to Get New Pub
There are a lot of changes coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios. The new Grand Avenue area is currently being re-imagined to capture the spirit of present-day Downtown Los Angeles. It will showcase the different districts of the city along with vintage office buildings and warehouses. It will also be getting a new pub called the…
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Jake the Droid Appears at D23 Expo
Last summer DAPs Magic reported on a droid that was hanging around Star Wars Launch Bay at the Disneyland Resort. While Jake the droid hasn’t appeared around the Disneyland Resort for some time, he did show up at the 2017 D23 Expo. He could be found perusing the area in front of the Star Wars:…
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Disney’s Hollywood Studios’ ‘Star Wars: A Galaxy Far, Far Away’ Adds Rey
Star Wars: A Galaxy Far, Far Away went on a brief hiatus recently. With it’s return came a new face. Rey has joined the show that takes place on the Center Stage. Bringing legendary moments to life from the Star Wars galaxy, this show features characters that include Chewbacca, Darth Vader, R2-D2, BB-8 and more!…
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Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Unveils “A Galaxy of Stories” Pavilion at D23 Expo
WALT DISNEY PARKS AND RESORTS UNVEILS “A GALAXY OF STORIES” PAVILION AT D23 EXPO, JULY 14–16, 2017 Guests Will Get a Sneak Peek at the Much-Anticipated Star Wars-themed Lands Coming to Disneyland Park and Disney’s Hollywood Studios BURBANK, Calif. – June 8, 2017 – Showcasing the creative process of bringing new Disney park experiences to…
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Guardians of the Galaxy and Pirates – DAPsCast Episode 62
This episode Mikey, Mr. Daps, and Murray discuss Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2. Without trying to spoil anything, they review the film. Amidst the conversation are thoughts on Baby Groot and the music. Then the guys discuss the recent meet and greets opened and yet to be opened at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney…
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Experience ‘The Music of Pixar LIVE!’ At Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Reservations are now available for dining packages to experience The Music of Pixar LIVE! at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This limited time offering offers guests the chance to experience 40 minutes of Pixar music that includes a live orchestra, video screens, and some special surprises along the way in the Theater of the Stars at Disney’s Hollywood…
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Dark Side Half Marathon and Flower and Garden – Walt Disney World Trip Report
Walt Disney World turned to the dark side with the second Dark Side Half Marathon weekend. Many gathered and ran through a few of the parks and the roads around them. The racers start the weekend at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex where check in and the Expo are held. Check-in was held…
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Star Wars Celebration, Galactic Nights, Easter at the Parks – Sundays With DAPs Disneyland & Walt Disney World Updates
This has been a huge weekend for theme park updates. Not only because it’s Easter, but because of Star Wars Celebration. First, over in Walt Disney World, the various hotels and parks were celebrating the holiday with some fun egg creations. On Main Street at Magic Kingdom, ladies dressed in their Sunday finest and Easter…
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Star Wars Land – Details From Star Wars Celebration 2017
Disney Parks hosted a panel at the Star Wars Celebration to tell of what is coming up for the much anticipated Star Wars Lands at Disneyland and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. They promised to give some news on the upcoming area of the parks, and they delivered! Before they got to details, a bit of a…
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Club 33 Coming to Walt Disney World Resort Theme Parks
Club 33, which originated at the Disneyland Resort, is coming to the Walt Disney World Resort. A spokesperson confirmed this to the Orlando Sentinel. This exclusive club won’t just be coming to the Magic Kingdom though, it will also be coming to Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom. According to the Orlando Sentinel,…
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The Power Rangers Disney Connection – DAPs From the Past
There is a new Power Rangers movie that is premiering in theaters this weekend. It’s not a Disney produced movie, BUT there is a Power Rangers Disney connection from the past. Disney actually owned the Power Rangers franchise from 2001 to 2010. It was part of a deal that got Fox Family to become ABC…
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More Announced for Star Wars Galactic Nights Including Special Guest
Disney Parks Blog has announced what’s in store for the first ever Star Wars Galactic Night set to debut on April 14 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Some details were previously announced, but now much more is being released regarding this special night that coincides with Star Wars Celebration in Orlando. Vanessa Marshall, who voices Hera…
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Disney: It’s All Coming – Geeks Corner – Episode 619
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week, there is a lot to cover while also celebrating Tyler’s birthday! There were a lot of announcements that came from the Walt Disney Company this week, along with trailers. Today Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger announced that Star Wars land will be coming to Disneyland and Disney’s Hollywood…
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Disney Announces Star Wars Land Opening Dates: 2019
During a quarterly earnings call Disney chairman and CEO Bob Iger announced that Star Wars themed lands will be coming to Disneyland and Disney’s Hollywood Studios in 2019. The announcement was then also made on the Disney Parks Blog. The Star Wars themed lands will be the largest expansions for both the Disneyland and also…
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Disney Parks Beauty and the Beast Sneak Peek to Start in February
Disney Parks Blog has announced that a sneak peek of the upcoming Beauty and the Beast live action film will begin in February. The upcoming movie will be “Directed by Oscar® winner Bill Condon based on the 1991 animated film, ‘Beauty and the Beast’ is produced by Mandeville Films’ David Hoberman and Todd Lieberman. Eight-time…
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Retro Walt Disney World – DAPsCast Episode 49
Murray and Mikey look to the history of Walt Disney World and talk about what they would like to still have at the four theme parks.
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Star Wars Galactic Nights Coming To Walt Disney World
Star Wars will come alive at a special after hours party in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This extra ticket event will begin with a walk down a red carpet for guests. Throughout the night will be different experiences around the park. An interview with a Rogue One cast member will take place for guests to view.…
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Star Wars Constructionland – Top 5 Disney Stories of 2016 – #2
We’re nearing the top Disney story of 2016, and at the second spot is construction for Star Wars Land. Though a long way out before the opening of the themed land, construction started at the beginning of the year…by tearing down of areas of both Disneyland and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. In Walt Disney World, the…
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New Star Wars Land Image and New Star Tours Destination
Disney Parks Blog has released a new image for the highly anticipated Star Wars Land. The image shows off an aerial view of the land at night, and hints at at the exciting night time surprises that will be coming when this new land opens. The land looks to be a highly detailed, and good sized…