Tag: Mary Poppins
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Saving Mr. Banks | DISNEY THIS DAY | December 13, 2013
On this day in 2013, ‘Saving Mr. Banks’ was released in theaters.
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Disney Legend and Former Imagineer Tony Baxter and Disney Fine Art Debut ‘Steps of Saint Paul’s’
Disney Legend and former Imagineer Tony Baxter has released a new painting with Disney Fine Art called ‘Steps of Saint Paul’s.’ Read about how it came to be here!
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Mary Poppins | DISNEY THIS DAY | August 29, 1964
On this day in 1964, ‘Mary Poppins’ had its wide release in theaters after holding its L.A. premiere on August 27. Quickly becoming a worldwide classic, the film earned acclaim from both critics and audiences. It was #1 at the box office in 1965, beating ‘The Sound of Music,’ ‘Goldfinger,’ and ‘My Fair Lady.’ ‘Mary…
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‘What’s to Happen All Happened Before’: Inside 60 Magical Years of ‘Mary Poppins’
Sixty years ago today, Walt Disney brought to life one of literature’s most beloved and delightful heroines: Mary Poppins. Mary Poppins (1964) would not only become one of the world’s most delightful motion picture spectacles, winning multiple Academy Awards® (including Best Actress for Mary Poppins herself, Disney Legend Julie Andrews), but it would go on to showcase…
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The Legacy Collection: Mary Poppins | DISNEY THIS DAY | August 26, 2014
On this day in 2014, the album ‘The Legacy Collection: Mary Poppins’ was released by Walt Disney Records.
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The Magic of the Pearly Band at Disneyland
The Pearly Band is a treasure that can be found at Fantasyland during most days at Disneyland with many magical moments.
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Join D23 & Street Food Cinema For Four Fan-Favorite Anniversary Screenings
2024 is in full swing, with so much in store for Disney fans! From brand-new stories coming soon to D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, there’s a ton to look forward to as D23’s 15th anniversary year continues. The best part? The magic of these celebrations is only the beginning! Being the ultimate Disney Fan…
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Disney Releases Statement on Passing of Glynis Johns
Glynis Johns, the actor who brought Winifred Banks to life in Mary Poppins, passed away at the age of 100. With a career that spanned eight decades, Johns was a prolific actor on the big screen, small screen, and also on the stage. Beyond Mary Poppins, she appeared in The Sword in the Rose, While…
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‘Mary Poppins’ Actor Glynis Johns Dead at 100
Glynis Johns has passed away at the age of 100. Her publicist Mitch Clem confirmed the sad news saying that she had died of natural causes. Disney fans will recognized Johns as Winifred Banks in Mary Poppins. However, her career spanned over eight decades. During this, she appeared in over 60 movies and 30 plays. During this…
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The Disney Bubble – Day Seventeen – 23 Days of Thanksgiving
One of my favorite things about the Disneyland Resort, or any Disney Park really, is how you can be transported instantly to another time and place the moment you enter. The worries of the world are suddenly lifted, banished to a realm outside the gates. The magic of Disney takes over and makes you feel…
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Sunday Spotlight: Richard Sherman Performs “Feed the Birds”
Through the last 18 years of Daps Magic we have been very privileged to get to experience some very magical moments. There are a few of them that are even more magical and stand out from the rest. One of these is getting to hear Richard Sherman perform Feed the Birds from Mary Poppins. Back…
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Mary Poppins and Bert Funko Pop! Figures Now Available as Part of Disney100 Offerings
As The Walt Disney Company continues to celebrate its 100th anniversary with its Disney100 Years of Wonder celebration, there are many different ways to celebrate. In the Disney Parks, the celebration kicked off at the Disneyland Resort with new nighttime spectaculars, a new attraction, the reopening of Mickey’s Toontown, merchandise, food, and more! For those…
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Development Postponed on EPCOT’s Spaceship Earth and Mary Poppins Attraction
Last year at the D23 Expo a lot of changes were announced for EPCOT. Spaceship Earth would be undergoing a refurbishment and the United Kingdom Pavilion would be getting a Mary Poppins attraction. Today, Disney confirmed that both of these projects have been postponed. As guests returned to EPCOT today with its phased reopening, they…
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Top 5 Disney Stories of 2019: #4 – Epcot Updates
With the D23 Expo having been known to be in 2019 many speculated what would be announced at the parks panel. Would it be a new Tomorrowland? Would it be something Marvel? Would it be Epcot? There had been two announcements that many figured would have more detail with the panel: Ratatouille and the Guardians…
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Mary Poppins Returns – Home Entertainment Review by Mr. DAPs
Mary Poppins Returns brings back the magic first experienced by audience 54 years ago when Mary Poppins appeared above the skies of London. Since then, generations of kids have grown up with a spoonful of sugar helping the medicine go down. Now, Rob Marshall takes guests back into the world of Mary Poppins in this…
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Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds Host Screening of Mary Poppins Returns in New York for Emily Blunt and Filmmakers
Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds hosted a very special screening of Mary Poppins Returns in New York tonight. The event began with a reception at New York at Feinstein’s / 54 Below. This was followed by a screening of the movie. Mary Poppins Returns has been nominated for 4 Golden Globe® Awards including Best Picture, 9…
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Disney Releases New Mary Poppins Returns Featurette With Behind the Scenes Look at Trip A Little Light Fantastic
Mary Poppins Returns continues to charm fans in theaters with the magical return of the world’s most famous nanny. Today, Disney released a featurette giving a behind-the-scenes look at one of the film’s musical numbers, Trip A Little Life Fantastic. The movie has already been nominated for 4 Golden Globe® Awards including Best Picture, 9…
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Practically Perfect in Every Way – Mary Poppins Returns is the Heart Warming Movie this Holiday Season – A Review by Mr. DAPS
NOTE: This article does contain some minor spoilers in reference to the content of the film. No major plot points are referenced but we do review some of our favorite hidden gems! For many Disney fans, the epitome of Disney magic was found in 1964’s Mary Poppins. This magical masterpiece defined Disney storytelling for generations. Mary…
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Mary Poppins Returns World Premiere Brings Out the Stars on a Rainy Night in Hollywood!
The magic of Mary Poppins was in Hollywood this week for the world premiere of Mary Poppins Returns. The cast and crew of the new Disney movie walked the red carpet in Hollywood for a spectacular night. The movie, which tells of Mary Poppins returning to now adult Banks children is set to become an…
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Grab Your Tickets for “Mary Poppins Returns” with Tickets on Sale Today
Are you ready for the next feature film from Disney? With “Mary Poppins Returns” just a few short weeks away, you can grab your tickets for the theatrical release now! Looking to make the opening night of “Mary Poppins Returns” just a bit more magical? Keep your eyes open for exclusive fan events on December…
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Get Ready For Mary Poppins Returns with these New Character Posters and an Exclusive Sneak Peek from Disney
“Mary Poppins, as I live and breathe!” With “Mary Poppins Returns” just around the corner, we are starting to get a few more looks into what we will see in theaters on December 19! Today, we got a look into five colorful new character posters that breathe life into the film! The posters feature Emily Blunt,…
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Take a Special Look at the Music and Magic of Mary Poppins Return with This Special Video
Mary Poppins Returns arrives in theaters on December 19th. As fans wait for the wind from the East to bring Mary Poppins back, Disney continues to release videos offering glimpses at this Mary Poppins sequel. This time Disney has released a look at some of thee magic and music that will make this new movie…
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D23 To Have a Practically Perfect Issue of Disney twenty-three As It Celebrates Mary Poppins Returns
DIRECTOR ROB MARSHALL AND STARS EMILY BLUNT AND LIN-MANUEL MIRANDA TAKE US INSIDE THE NEXT CHAPTER OF THE BELOVED NANNY’S STORY PLUS, THE STARS OF RALPH BREAKS THE INTERNET, NEW DETAILS ON MICKEY & MINNIE’S RUNAWAY RAILWAY COMING NEXT YEAR TO DISNEY’S HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS, AND ALL THE ENCHANTMENT OF KINGDOM HEARTS III BURBANK, Calif. –…
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Sunday Spotlight: Mickey’s Soundsational Parade
Mickey’s Soundsational Parade last made its way down the Disneyland parade route on November 5, 2017. The parade opened at Disneyland in 2011. Until last November, it had been bringing the musical and magical beat of Mickey and the gang to Disneyland’s parade route almost daily (except for when weather and Holiday time took over). This…