Tag: Magic
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Disney Announces Heroes Work Here – a Company-Wide Initiative To Hire, Train and Support Military Veterans
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE “Heroes Work Here. Employ excellence. Hire veterans.” KANSAS CITY, Mo., March 13, 2012 − Today at The Walt Disney Company’s (NYSE: DIS) Annual Shareholder meeting in Kansas City, President and Chief Executive Officer Robert A. Iger announced Heroes Work Here, a new company-wide initiative to hire, train and support returning veterans.…
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Sorcerer Mickey Topiary, Haiti Garden, HGTV Star Designers Headline 19th Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival March 7-May 20
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Haiti Garden Lights Up Night; HGTV Designer John Gidding Appears March 9-11 LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -The largest-ever Disney front-entrance topiary, an illuminated Haiti produce garden with marketplace and a stellar cast of HGTV design celebrities boost the flower power at the 19th Epcot International Flower & Garden…
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D23 EXPO—THE ULTIMATE DISNEY FAN EVENT—RETURNS TO ANAHEIM, ONCE AGAIN BRINGING ALL THE MAGICAL WORLDS OF DISNEY UNDER ONE ROOF FROM AUGUST 9–11, 2013
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Advance Tickets On Sale August 9, 2012, for the Most All-Encompassing Disney Fan Event in the World BURBANK, Calif. – March 9, 2012 – All the magic and excitement of the past, present and future of Disney entertainment will come together once again when D23: The Official Disney…
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Disney Executive Named One of the 25 Most Influential Hispanics in Central Florida
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., March 8, 2012 – The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro Orlando (HCCMO) has named George Aguel, Senior Vice President for The Walt Disney Company, to its inaugural list of the 25 most influential in Hispanics in Central Florida. The organization’s editorial board selected…
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A First Hand Look at “One More Disney Day” – Part Two
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs On February 29 at 6:00 A.M. the Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World and Disneyland both opened their gates for what would be a 24 hour day celebrating leap year. One More Disney Day was the first time that both magic kingdoms remained opened for a 24…
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OSCAR®-WINNING MARY POPPINS SONGWRITER ROBERT B. SHERMAN, OF THE LEGENDARY SHERMAN BROTHERS, DIES IN LONDON AT AGE 86; HIS CREDITS INCLUDE BELOVED SONGS FOR THE JUNGLE BOOK, WINNIE THE POOH, PLUS “it’s a small world (after all)”
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE BURBANK, Calif., March 6, 2012 – Robert B. Sherman, half of the acclaimed and prolific Sherman Brothers songwriting team, passed away in London, England, on March 5 at The London Clinic, from an age-related illness. He was 86 years old. In collaboration with his brother, Richard M. Sherman…
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Statement from Disney CEO Robert A. Iger on Robert Sherman’s Passing
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE “Today, on behalf of everyone at Disney, we mourn the loss of an extraordinary talent, Robert Sherman,” said Disney President and CEO Bob Iger. “One of the world’s greatest songwriters and a true Disney legend, his legacy will endure forever through the magic of his music. From Mary Poppins and It’s…
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A First Hand Look at “One More Disney Day” – Part One
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs On February 29, 2012 Disneyland and Walt Disney World celebrated leap year by remaining open for 24 hours from 6:00 AM on the 29th through 6:00 AM on March 1st calling it One More Disney Day. Thousands of guests swarmed Disneyland and Walt Disney World to be…
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Muppets Parody The Hunger Games!
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Hungry for More Muppets?! The Muppets is Available March 20th! The Wocka Wocka Value Pack, contains the movie on Blu-ray high-definition, DVD and Digital Copy (3 discs) plus a download card for the film’s soundtrack from Walt Disney Records! “Like” THE MUPPETS on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themuppetsmovie#!/muppets
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Robert B. Sherman Dead at 86
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs According to a statement made by Jeffrey Sherman, his father Robert B. Sherman has died at the age of 86. Statement from Jeffrey Sherman: Hello to family and friends, I have very sad news to convey. My Dad, Robert B. Sherman, passed away tonight in London. He…
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Atlanta Braves Open Spring Training Home Schedule at Disney
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (March 2, 2012) — After two weeks of training at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, the Atlanta Braves kicks off its spring training schedule March 3 against the Detroit Tigers, who return to Disney for a second matchup on March 31. The reigning World Series Champion St.…
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First Look: The Avengers’ Maria Hill First Look: The Avengers’ Maria Hill
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Get your first look at Cobie Smulders as S.H.I.E.L.D. agent Maria Hill in ‘Marvel’s The Avengers’! When the second trailer for “Marvel’s The Avengers” debuted earlier this week, fans caught a brief glimpse of Cobie Smulders as S.H.I.E.L.D. agent Maria Hill. Now you can get your full first look at…
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One More Disney Day at Disneyland
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs On February 29th at 6:00 a.m. Disneyland opened its gates to guests waiting to experience the 24 hour day that Disney was calling One More Disney Day. Some guests waited over night to be one of 2,000 to receive special Mickey ears given out as they walked…
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A KALEIDOSCOPE OF MAGICAL MEMORIES TRAVELS TO SIX CITIES AROUND THE U.S. THIS SPRING IN D23’S DISNEY FANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Never-Before-Seen and Rarely Shown Film Clips, Photos and Art Combine with Cherished Disney Creations in First-Ever FANNIVERSARY Show BURBANK, Calif. – March 1, 2012 – From EPCOT Center to Oswald the Lucky Rabbit, from Pirates of the Caribbean to Pete’s Dragon, more than 40 unforgettable Disney creations come…
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Inaugural Screen Writing Competition comes to Phoenix Comicon
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE An Exciting Opportunity for Arizona Writers To celebrate the rich film and geek communities in the valley and throughout Arizona, the inaugural Phoenix Comicon screenwriting competition will focus on Arizona writers. Submissions are being accepted until March 31st 2012, judging will begin shortly after the deadline. “This is…
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Time is Running Out to Enter the Phoenix Comicon 2012 Film Challenge
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Entries Accepted Until March 31st 2012 The 2012 Phoenix Comicon Film challenge is looking for entries. This year they invite one and all to submit to the Film Festival and to the Film Challenge. Have a chance for your film to air at the convention in front of…
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Frog Activities Mark Leap Day at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Feb.28, 2012 -At Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Guests will be celebrating Leap Day in a different kind of way this year by leaping into action to learn more about frogs, salamanders and toads. At Rafiki’s Planet Watch on Feb. 29, animal experts have planned a series…
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Leap Year 2012 Calls for ‘One More Disney Day’ As Walt Disney World, Disneyland Resorts Turn Feb. 29 Into 24 Hours of Nonstop Theme Park Magic
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Anaheim, Calif. and Lake Buena Vista, Fla. – Disney Parks guests can get the most out of February 29 when Walt Disney World Resort in Florida and Disneyland Resort in California celebrate Leap Year by keeping a theme park on each coast open for 24 hours of nonstop…
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Victoria & Albert’s Chef Earns High Honors as Best in the South Finalist
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., February 24, 2012 – For the sixth year in a row, The James Beard Foundation has named Chef Scott Hunnel of Victoria & Albert’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa as a finalist on its annual list of top chefs in the country. Nominated for the prestigious…
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New Details Announced for Disneyland’s 24 Hour Day
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Today on the Disney Parks Blog, more details were announced for the One More Disney Day at Disneyland. Already it was known that special Mickey ear hats will be given out to the first approximately 2,000 guests to enter Disneyland. For those who don’t care for early…
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Go Backstage with Kermit & Miss Piggy at the Oscars!
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Kermit and Miss Piggy represented the Muppets at the Oscars last night. They were followed by a photographer to help chronicle the night as the song Man or Muppet from The Muppets was up for, and won, the Academy Award for Best Original Song. Miss Piggy is…
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The Muppets and Oscar
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE This Sunday, February 26th, tune in to ABC for the 84th Academy Awards ceremony broadcasting live! Kermit, Piggy, Walter and all of the Muppets will be rooting for “Man or Muppet,” music and lyrics by Bret McKenzie to take home the gold statue for Best Music (Original Song).…
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New Orleans Square Loses Ernest “Ernie” McLean, the Last Man Walt Disney Hired
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Walk through New Orleans Square and quite often you’d find an elderly gentleman playing Jazz guitar. Kind hearted and gentle, Ernest “Ernie” McLean filled the area with music and memories since he was originally hired by Walt Disney in 1966. This man wasn’t always the charming jazz…
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JAY RASULO, SENIOR EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY, TO SPEAK AT THE MORGAN STANLEY TECHNOLOGY, MEDIA & TELECOM CONFERENCE
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE BURBANK, Calif., February 21, 2012 – Jay Rasulo, senior executive vice president and chief financial officer, The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS), will participate in a question-and-answer session at the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference on Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at 10:45 a.m. PST / 1:45…