Tag: Mr. DAPs
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A Review of “Lights…Camera…Magic!” from Adventures by Disney
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs On August 2, 2012 I was given the opportunity to experience “Lights…Camera…Magic!” This is a day tour of many of the most famous icons in Hollywood that is offered by Adventures by Disney. It includes stops at the Hollywood & Highland Center, a driving tour through some…
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DAPs Magic Disney News Introduces Caitlyn!
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs and Caitlyn Here at DAPs Magic, we are always looking for people who fit into the DAPs Magic family who want to contribute to our mission: To be a family friendly website offering positive Disney information, news, and activities promoting a mutual love of Disney to as many positive…
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A Tour of the Ronald Reagan Library Exhibit: D23 Presents Treasures of the Walt Disney Archives
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs On July 6, a new exhibit will be opening at the Ronald Reagan Library. The exhibit, entitled D23 Presents Treasures of the Walt Disney Archives offers guests a look at the biggest public display of the Walt Disney Archives ever. It includes treasures dating back to the…
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Phineas and Ferb: The Perry Files – DVD Review by Mr. DAPs
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Perry is a pet platypus on the hit Disney Channel show (and movie), Phineas and Ferb. For most, this would be a fabulous distinction. After all, who wouldn’t want a teal platypus in their backyard? However, the coolness isn’t ending there but only beginning. When his owners…
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Fantasmic! Celebrates 20 Years of Mickey’s Imagination at Disneyland
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs 20 years ago Mickey shared a journey into his imagination for the first time. Since then, the power of Mickey’s imagination has been coming to life on the Rivers of America and delighting guests from around the globe. The show has been recreated in two new incarnations…
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Dining with Cars in Disney California Adventure
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs On Thursday May 10, 2012 DAPs Magic was among select media outlets invited to preview some of the changes coming to Disney California Adventure. Part of this preview involved walking into Cars Land and tasting some of the food that will be offered when this new adventure…
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Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor, Penny Arcade, and Candy Palace Reopen on Main Street, USA at Disneyland
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs This morning the Gibson Girl Ice Cream Parlor, Penny Arcade, and Candy Palace reopened their doors on Main Street, USA. These iconic Disneyland locations have a fresh new look while also retaining some favorite details from the past. They also should make it easier for guests to…
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War Horse – A Blu-Ray Review by Mr. DAPs
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Sometimes the right decision isn’t always the smart decision. In War Horse, a poor farmer buys a show horse and not a work horse. From the local villagers, to his landlord, to his wife; they all think he is crazy. His son is different though and quickly…
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Marceline – a Movie Review by Mr. DAPs
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Marceline, Missouri is an almost mythical place to Disney fans. Those who know the history of Walt Disney know that this is that place he associated with his childhood. It was the place he fashioned Main Street, USA after at Disneyland. Some in Marceline even say that…
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The Muppets The Wocka Wocka Value Pack – Blu-Ray Review by Mr. DAPs
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Earlier this year as everyone eagerly awaited the release of The Muppets the question on everyone’s mind was, “can this movie return the Muppets to their former glory?” It is no secret that in recent years, their productions haven’t been quite up to par with their much…
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Lady and the Tramp Diamond Edition – Blu-Ray Review by Mr. DAPs
DAPs Magic Disney News – By Mr. DAPs Make a list of iconic love movies and Lady and the Tramp would have to be included in that list. This beautiful love story, about two dogs from two very different backgrounds that fall in love, is now being released on Blu-Ray as part of Disney’s “Diamond…
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Real Steel – Blu-Ray Review by Mr. DAPs
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs In Real Steel, Charlie Kenton (Hugh Jackman) once was a fighter. Those days behind him; he finds himself a small time promoter, struggling to make ends meat. Every direction he looks, things are going wrong. Then his estranged son Max moves in with him for the summer.…
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First Mulan’s Chinese New Year Procession Comes to Disneyland
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Today Disneyland began celebrating the Lunar New Year. Last year, this celebration took place in Frontierland as a part of the Family Fun Weekends. This year, the celebration is taking place on the Small World mall. The area has been decorated with flowering trees, hanging lanterns,…
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A View of the Magic Kingdom
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Frank Anzalone is an amazing photographer. Since his first visit to Disneyland as a child, he has returned to Disneyland with a camera in hand. Through the years he has taken many beautiful photographs and captured many magical moments. I have the honor of being a friend…
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Primordial Penguins Release First Single “Christmas Time” With MMLJ Records
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE from PRIMORDIAL PENGUINS December 14, 2011 — The Primordial Penguins have released their first single album via MMLJ Records. “Christmas Time” is now available for immediate download at: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/primordialpenguins “Christmas Time” will soon be available through iTunes, AmazonMp3, and from other digital retailers. The Primordial Penguins were originally created by…
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A Connection with Walt Disney Aboard the Mark Twain
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Last night Murray and I decided to board the Mark Twain for the last trip around the Rivers of America before the attraction was closed for the night to prepare for Fantasmic!. With just a couple of minutes to spare, we boarded the beautifully lit Mark Twain…
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The Help, – Blu-Ray Review by Mr. DAPs
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs The Help is an adaptation of the novel by Kathryn Stockett. The story told is how this book was written. Eugenia “Skeeter” Phelan (Emma Stone) just graduated college and wants to be a writer. While she has education and drive, she doesn’t have experience yet. After being…
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D23 Offers a Look at Famous Disney Hats
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Last week, several online media journalists/bloggers were invited to the Walt Disney Studios by D23, the official Disney fan club. What was billed as a look at the coming year’s events for D23 ended up being so much more. An overview of this day can be found…
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D23 Event Makes Magic with Historic Surprise!
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Photo courtesy of Steven Clark and D23 Disney is known for making magic. Who would have guessed that magic could be made at what was thought would be a simple presentation about the 2012 events that D23 will be hosting. Yesterday, D23 proved that magic could be…
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The Disney Youtube Network is Here
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs For quite some time now the Disney Podcast Network has been gracing the world of iTunes, offering an easy access point for people to come and find their favorite Disney podcasts. Now this has been translated to the world of youtube.com. The Disney Youtube Network will be…
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Welcome Back Muppets! – A Review of The Muppets by Mr. DAPs
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Could they do it again? The question has been in the forefront of the minds Muppet fans ever since it was first announced that there would be a new Muppet movie. To put it simply, yes. The Muppets are back and in a movie that all Muppet fans…
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Winnie the Pooh is as Heartwarming as Ever! – Mr. DAPs’ Blu-Ray Review
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Winnie the Pooh is back for a new adventure with all his friends from the Hundred Acre Wood. After Eeyore loses his tail it appears that Christopher Robin has gone missing. Owl then sends Pooh and the gang on a mission to go rescue Christopher Robin from…