Tag: Dumbo
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Disney Film Spot: Dumbo
Time has been much kinder to Dumbo than film and animation historians think. What was once a source of major discussions involving political and cultural debates has now shed the then-current events of its past and become nothing more than a classic in the pantheon of Disney films. During its production, Dumbo faced numerous challenges,…
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Tim Burton to Direct Live-Action Dumbo for Disney
Disney is tapping Tim Burton to direct a live-action version of its animated classic, Dumbo. Burton will direct the movie with a script written by Transformers scribe Ehren Kruger. Kruger will also produce and be joined by Justin Springer of Tron: Legacy who will also produce. Dumbo was originally released in 1941. It’s continues…
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Something Better Than FastPass?
Recently there has been an influx of implementation of FastPass at the Disneyland Resort. With the premier of Frozen Fun there are 3 new FastPass stations, 4 if you include the pager for Olaf. For me, it begs the question does everything need FastPass? In one of those cases, meeting Anna and Elsa, a FastPass…
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Legends of Hayley the Hatter – Geeks Corner – Episode 342
This week on Geeks Corner, the geeks are joined by Hayley the Hatter who has helped enhance the Geeks Corner set by creating a beautiful stencil inspired by SHERLOCK and painting it on the wall behind Mr. DAPs. On this episode of Geeks Corner, the Geeks chat about Johnny 5’s recent adventure to Colorado and…
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Live Action 'Dumbo' Film To Be Produced
Have you ever seen an elephant fly? You soon may get a chance to see an elephant fly in an all new live action movie featuring Dumbo. Hollywood Reporter announced that Disney would soon be making a new live action film based on the 1941 Disney Classic. Ehren Kruger, writer of the Transformers franchise, has…
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Magic Kingdom to Get New Parade in 2014
In 2014, the Magic Kingdom in the Walt Disney World Resort will be unveiling a brand new parade. This will be a musical and magical parade that will bring Disney magic up and down the parade route of the Magic Kingdom. Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade will be coming to … The post Magic Kingdom…
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Dumbo Screening at Disneyland’s Opera House on April 4 for Disneyland Annual Passholders
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Disneyland is offering another Limited Time Annual Passholder Magic event. This time, Disneyland Annual Passholders will have the opportunity to view Dumbo on the screen inside of the Opera House at 5:00 PM on April 4, 2013. This charming classic tells the story of a young elephant…
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Storybook Circus: Big Fun Under the Big Top for New Fantasyland Guests
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Magic Kingdom guests blink back in amazement at the scene: not one, but two colorful Dumbos spinning through the sky above Storybook Circus. To the delight of fans of the beloved Dumbo, the Flying Elephant attraction, a second Dumbo has taken its place alongside a…
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A Look in the Disney Archives, Courtesy of D23
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Recently, D23 – the official Disney fan club, invited several members of the online media up to the Walt Disney Studios to look at the events coming to D23 members in 2012. Things got started off with a look around the lobby of the Frank G. Wells building.…
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Special DUMBO Activities: Celebrate the 70th Anniversary Edition Release!
Today is the release of the 70th Anniversary Edition of DUMBO! Celebrate the release of DUMBO as a 2-Disc Blu-ray Hi-Def & DVD Combo Pack with a recap of all of these fun interactive activities that we’ve been sharing over the course of the week, plus a fun new activity, Make Your Own DUMBO Gliders for you and your whole family!
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Day 3: Scrapbook Fun, DUMBO Magic!
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Disney’s September 20th release of DUMBO as a 2-Disc Blu-ray Hi-Def & DVD Combo Pack is right around the corner, and in celebration of the release, we present an interactive activity that will highlight just how special your little ones are! Just as Dumbo’s unique ears made him special, create this scrapbook with your kids that celebrates what makes…
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Day 2: Celebrating DUMBO and the 70th Anniversary!
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Good Morning and Happy Wednesday!!! Join us all this week as we celebrate DUMBO and the release of the 70th Anniversary Edition of the original film. In anticipation of Disney’s September 20th release of DUMBO as a 2-Disc Blu-ray Hi-Def & DVD Combo Pack in celebration of the…
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Celebrating DUMBO All Week Long – Day 1 Fun Recipes!
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Join us all this week as we celebrate DUMBO and the release of the 70th Anniversary Edition of the original film. In anticipation of Disney’s September 20th release of DUMBO as a 2-Disc Blu-ray Hi-Def & DVD Combo Pack in celebration of the 70th Anniversary, we present fun…