Tag: News
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DuckTales, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, and CHOC – Great Moments with Mr. DAPs
Welcome to the second edition of Great Moments with Mr. DAPs. This week there is a lot of things going on in the world of Disney news. Here are the highlights covered by Mr. DAPs. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and Toy Story Models Coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios: https://dapsmagic.com/2017/08/12/star-wars-galaxys-edge-toy-story-land-models-coming-disneys-hollywood-studios/ ROCK4CHOC Comes August 17th to Raise Money…
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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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Taste of Downtown Disney Raises Money for CHOC
This year Taste of Downtown Disney celebrates 10 years of delectable fundraising. This annual event takes places at Downtown Disney in the Disneyland Resort. Throughout the course of this event guests raise money as they eat their way around Downtown Disney. This year, there were multiple restaurants and experiences for guests to visit before ultimately…
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New Disneyland You Are Here Mugs Arrive at the Market House Starbucks!
New ‘You Are Here’ mugs have arrived at the Market House at Disneyland. These new mugs update the look of the originals which were first unveiled in 2015. The new mugs show artwork in a similar color scheme that showcases icons of Disneyland, in particular Fantasyland. The mugs run for $16.99 and can be found…
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Walt Disney Company to Acquire Majority Stake in BAMTech and Say Goodbye To Netflix
The Walt Disney Company announced today that it has agreed to acquire majority ownership of BAMTech, LLC and will launch its ESPN-branded multi-sport video streaming service in early 2018, followed by a new Disney-branded direct-to-consumer streaming service in 2019. Under terms of the transaction, Disney will pay $1.58 billion to acquire an additional 42% stake…
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Ant-Man, Star Wars, and Mermaids – Great Moments with Mr. DAPs
Welcome to Great Moments with Mr. DAPs. Every week we will be sharing with you news highlights from the Disney and geek worlds. For this first edition of Great Moments we highlight several posts from DAPs Magic this week. Take a look! Posts from this week’s Great Moments with Mr. DAPs Ant-Man and the Wasp…
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Check Out the Poster and Official Trailer for Frozen The Broadway Musical
The official poster and trailer for Frozen The Broadway Musical has been released. Andrew Flatt, Disney Theatrical’s senior vice president for strategy, marketing and revenue, shared about the design process to the New York Times. Flatt talked about the need to not only connect with the original animated movie but also “differentiate” and also “elevate” it…
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Disney Releases Look at Epcot 35th Anniversary Merchandise
Epcot will be celebrating its 35th anniversary in October. To celebrate this, Disney has released a look at some of the merchandise that will be offered. It doesn’t take long to notice that this line of merchandise will be a hit with classic Epcot fans. According to the Disney Parks Blog, the Disney Parks Merchandise…
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Caitlyn’s Disney Merchandise Round Up
Hi friends! I want to introduce you to a new series I will be doing about Disney merchandise. I am always on the lookout for new Disney items, and I want to be able to share them with you. Each week I will cover different merchandise from the parks, online shopping, and Etsy and Instagram…
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Magical Pop-Up Shop Hits Anaheim
Starting August 4th, Whosits & Whatsits will be hosting a community pop-up shop featuring magical brands that Disney fans love al across the internet! The shop will be at Anaheim GardenWalk, just minutes from Disneyland, and will feature Whosits & Whatsits 1138 Clothing FanFlaire Brianna Garcia Abraham Lopez Elhoffer Design Oh Yeah Apparel Adorkable Apparel…
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Pixar Inspired Medals Unveiled for Disneyland Half-Marathon
In just about a month thousands of runners will descend on the Disneyland Resort for a weekend hosted by runDisney. This year's Disneyland Half-Marathon will be prominently featuring Pixar. This is ahead of next year's Pixar Fest that was recently announced at the D23 Expo. Yesterday, the medals for the races were revealed. The Disneyland…
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Marvel Comics News Digest 7/17 – 7/21/17 Featuring SDCC News
SDCC – San Diego Comic Con News Before getting into actual Marvel Comics press releases, there are a few items from the SDCC to note both in comics and other media: Captain America is returning as he has been known, and to a regular series again. He’ll be donning his old costume, and will be…
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D23 Expo 2017 – DAPs Magic Reports
The 2017 D23 Expo has now come and gone. Announcements were made, experiences were had, and magic unleashed throughout the weekend. Due to the incredible amount of information released this weekend, people will be unpacking and dissecting just what it all is for quite some time. Some of the DAPs Magic team sat down to…
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Marvel Comics News Digest 7/10 – 7/14/17 Featuring More Marvel Legacy
MARVEL LEGACY Unveils New Series: MAKE MINE MARVEL! New York, NY—July 10, 2017—This fall, a new day will shine on the Marvel Universe with your favorite heroes, your favorite creators…where every story is an event! Today, Marvel is excited to announce the following creative teams and Legacy titles: AVENGERS #672: WORLDS COLLIDE PART 1 Written…
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Jumping into DuckTales, Woo-oo!
Anyone who grew up watching DuckTales most likely dreamed of jumping into Uncle Scrooge’s money bin. At the D23 Expo this weekend, these dreams are coming true for thousands. With the line stretching out multiple hours throughout the day, DuckTales fans can jump into the money bin in anticipation of the Disney XD’s DuckTales! The…
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Production Underway for Tim Burton’s Dumbo
Live-Action Reimagining of Walt Disney’s 1941 Classic Animated Film Stars Colin Farrell, Danny DeVito, Eva Green and Michael Keaton LONDON, England (July 15, 2017) — Production is underway for the live-action reimagining of Disney’s 1941 animated classic “Dumbo.” Directed by visionary filmmaker Tim Burton (“Alice in Wonderland,” “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory”), the film stars Golden Globe®…
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Disney Descendants 2 Descend on Disneyland Resort for Pre-Parade
Today the cast of Disney Descendants 2 came to Disneyland. They were a part of the pre-parade before Mickey’s Soundsational Parade. With music from the movie and screams from fans, the stars made their way up the route. Mal (Dove Cameron), Evie (Sofia Carson), Carlos (Cameron Boyce), Jay (Booboo Stewart) and Uma (China Anne McClain), along…
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Disney MaxPass Coming to Disneyland Resort on July 19th
The FASTPASS system at the Disneyland Resort continues to be updated. As was announced earlier this year, Disney MaxPass will be arriving this summer. Now, the Disney Parks Blog has announced that it will arrive on July 19th. This new system will allow Disneyland Resort unlimited Photopass downloads and mobile FASTPASS booking. This can be…
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Steve Whitmire Responds to Leaving The Muppets
Steve Whitmire no longer is the performer bringing Kermit the Frog to life. Since 1978, he has been a part of the Muppet family. This no longer is true. As DAPs Magic reported last week, the role of Kermit the Frog has been passed on. Matt Vogel will now be carrying the mantel of Kermit…
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Steve Whitmire Says Goodbye to The Muppets
Since 1990, Kermit the Frog has been partnered with Muppeteer Steve Whitmire. This is no longer true. The legendary performer is no longer with The Muppets according to Muppet Mindset and ToughPigs. Whitmire has performed Kermit the Frog, Rizzo the Rat, Statler, Bean Bunny, Beaker and others throughout the years. As The Muppets have been producing…
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Marvel Comics News Digest 7/3 – 7/7/17 Featuring More Marvel Legacy
MARVEL LEGACY Unveils New Series: MAKE MINE MARVEL! Your first look at Falcon, X-Men Blue and Gold, and Incredible Hulk New York, NY—July 6, 2017—This fall, a new day will shine on the Marvel Universe with your favorite heroes, your favorite creators…where every story is an event! Today, Marvel is excited to announce the following…
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Marvel Comics News Digest 6/19 – 6/23/17 Featuring Marvel Legacy
Every Hero! Every Title! Every Story! MARVEL LEGACY Changes the Comic Book Industry! Honoring the Past while Proudly Stepping Towards the Future New York, NY—June 22, 2017— Get ready for a new dawn True Believers — one whose rays will touch every corner of the Marvel Universe in the days to come! Tomorrow, get ready…