Tag: News
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Disneyland Resort Diamond Celebration “Decades” Collection Reveals Design For Years 1985-1994
On Thursday, Disney Parks Blog shared the latest design in the Disneyland Resort Diamond Celebration “Decades” collection. If you are a fan of the collection, the new set features years 1985 to 1994. During this decade, many neat things were added to the park. From Star Tours, Fantasmic!, Mickey’s Toontown, Splash Mountain, Captain EO and so much…
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Disney’s ‘The Finest Hours’ Storms Into Theaters This January 29
In a matter of a few weeks, Disney’s The Finest Hours will be hitting theaters. Starring Chris Pine, Casey Affleck, Ben Foster, Kyle Gallery, John Magaro and more, this film brings to life a true rescue mission. A heroic action-thriller, “The Finest Hours” is the remarkable true story of the most daring rescue mission in…
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Disneyland Park Adds New Experiences to Temporarily Closed Attractions
With the upcoming closures of several Disneyland park attractions, the resort has a created a way to keep the magic. In preparation of the new Star Wars themed land, a few areas of the park will be unavailable. In doing so, the resort will give guests the opportunity to get an up close look at a few of…
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‘Force Awakens’ to Pass ‘Avatar’ as Highest Grossing Film of all Time in North America
Star Wars: The Force Awakens has achieved another milestone. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the latest film of the franchise is to be the “highest-grossing film of all time in North America.” Though the flux of inflation was not taken into account in the article, the film will have passed the current record holder, Avatar, as of Wednesday.…
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SoCal Resident Ticket Offer Returns to the Disneyland Resort for a Limited Time
Holiday Time at the Disneyland Resort is slowly coming to an end. From the crowds to the fun holiday themed entertainment, the resort has had a great holiday season. One of the many perks of the non peak season is that of the SoCal Residents Ticket Offer. With this limited time offer, residents in the area…
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A Look at Upcoming Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
In the brand new year of 2016, Walt Disney Studios has a full plate. All things from Pixar to Lucasfilm, theater goers can expect to see some pretty neat films. In a recent press release, the company has shared their current lineup of upcoming work. With all these films set to be released, do you have a…
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runDisney Shares New Costume Guidelines for Upcoming Events
With the recent tightening of security within Disney Parks, runDisney too has released new costume guidelines. Placed on the Official runDisney Blog, the “NEW RUNDISNEY COSTUME & SAFETY GUIDELINES” specifically state what runners can and cannot wear during upcoming races. If you plan on attending a runDisney event, please take a look at the updated list…
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Train, Boat, and Hyperlapse – Sunday with DAPs
Sundays are unofficially the DAPs Disney day. On any given Sunday, I (Mr. DAPs) or one of the other DAPs team members will be at Disneyland, Walt Disney World, or sometimes some of the other Disney Theme Parks worldwide. Starting this last Sunday, we decided it would be fun to start a weekly video showing…
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2016 Limited Edition New Balance runDisney Collection to Make Debut at Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend
Hey there runners! If you love all things runDisney, here is something you may want to check out. During the upcoming Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend, several Disney themed New Balance shoes will make their debut. As a part of the 2016 Limited Edition New Balance runDisney Collection, runners and expo attendees can get their hands…
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Shakira’s New Song “Try Everything” Featured in New “Zootopia” Trailer!
Disney has released a new trailer for Zootopia. This trailer features a new song from Shakira, Try Everything. The song is written by singer-songwriter Sia and songwriting duo Stargate. It will be available as a single on January 8, 2016. Take a look at the trailer below and tell us what you think of it! Zootopia Official Trailer…
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Disney’s ‘The Hunchback of Notre Dame’ Studio Cast Recording Available This January
“Come one, come all!” In that past few years Disney’s stage musical, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, has made headlines. From playing the La Jolla Playhouse to the Paper Mill Playhouse and now on to Denmark, the production retells the classic story of Victor Hugo’s novel and the animated Disney film. On top of the props, costumes and…
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Walt Disney World Resort Shares New Year’s Eve Entertainment Lineup
Plan on spending New Year’s Eve at the Walt Disney World Resort? Disney Parks Blog recently shared a fun lineup of entertainment options in celebration of the New Year. Epcot, Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Hollywood Studios will each have several offerings. From music to nighttime shows, they have it covered! Check out the entertainment below. Epcot…
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D23 Gold Members to Receive Exclusive Gift
Hey there D23 Members! In the coming year, active Gold Members will receive a very special gift. In celebration of Walt Disney’s newly restored and refurbished office at the studios in Burbank, D23 will be sending out a “collection of 23 items reproduced ‘From the Office of Walt Disney.’” The gift set includes all things…
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Mouse Mingle to Host New Year’s Eve Party in Hollywood
In just a few short days, the New Year will be here! With a big occasion like this, there are many ways to celebrate. Whether it’s a night in or a spin on the town, the options are endless. As you may have seen on the news or other various Disney themed blogs, the latest internet…
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‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ Brings in $1 Billion Globally in 12 Days
Huge news! This week, Star Wars: The Force Awakens broke another record. With the film out for a little over a week and a half, it globally brought in $1 billion. In only a matter of 12 days, the franchise beat previous record holder, Jurassic World. According to Box Office Mojo, the record was set at 13 days. The…
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Marvel Comics News Digest 12/21 – 12/24/15
It’s the post-Christmas Marvel Comics news digest! This week had a few announcements, the top being Old Man Logan. Also not to be overlooked are Gwenpool and the preview of the first All New Marvel Avengers crossover: Standoff. Check out the discount of Marvel Unlimited as well! THIS HOLIDAY SEASON, JOIN MARVEL UNLIMITED AND ENJOY…
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New Disney Parks Pins Hitting Shelves This January
January, the month that marks a brand new year and a brand new batch of Disney pins. Recently, the official Disney Parks Merchandise website shared a look at pins set to arrive in the coming month. The list includes pins for the Walt Disney World Resort, the Disneyland Resort and the Disney Hollywood Studio Store…
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‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ Reels in $528 Million Globally Over Opening Weekend
Early Monday morning, reports poured in from the success of Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Over the weekend, theater goers rushed to see the latest film installment in the franchise. As stated by The Hollywood Reporter, Force Awakens ticket sales broke records. Currently, J.J. Abram’s latest project has reeled in $528M-plus globally. With the film now…
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Marvel Comics News Digest 12/14 – 12/18/15
It’s time for another Marvel News Digest! Included are a couple previews for upcoming new series. Captain Marvel and Silver Surfer are set to debut this next year, along with the finale of Secret Wars. In addition is information on second printings of All New Marvel titles, an included full comic with Spider-Man/Deadpool, and Women…
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‘Force Awakens’ Smashes Box Office Record Thursday with $57 Million
Thursday evening, Star Wars fans across the nation headed into theaters for the long-awaited Force Awakens. With the film’s official release on December 18 here in the states, many bought their tickets way in advance, dating as far back as October. Even more so, some audience goers camped outside of theaters weeks in advance. Star…
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Disney Shares New Living Poster for ‘The Jungle Book’
In recent movie news, Disney’s live action film The Jungle Book has released a neat poster. On Thursday, Walt Disney Studios shared a “living poster.” As we approach the film’s release in April of next year, audiences are already anxiously waiting. Currently, we have a brief teaser trailer to view and now this brand new poster.…
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Disneyland Resort’s Goofy’s Kitchen to Temporarily Close
If you enjoy character dining at the Disneyland Resort, especially Disneyland Hotel’s Goofy’s Kitchen, here are a few things you need to know. Starting January 19, 2016, Goofy’s Kitchen will temporarily close. Disney Parks Blog shared with readers that from January 19 through February 9, Goofy’s Kitchen will be closed for remodeling as the location is…
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‘Star Wars’ European Red Carpet Premiere Takes Force
With the recent and massive Star War: The Force Awakens world premiere in Los Angeles, the stars quickly traveled to the UK for Europe’s own premiere. As mentioned the other day, cast and crew left the states in an ANA jet themed as R2-D2. On Wednesday, fans eagerly awaited their arrival at the red carpet event. Just…