Tag: News
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Attraction Updates and ‘Frozen’ Pre-Parade at Disneyland
A lot of new things are happening around the Disneyland Resort. With several attraction refurbishments and a new pre-parade, this summer is sure to be sizzling. The lovely ‘Alice in Wonderland’ attraction is currently under refurbishment at the moment. Walt Disney Imagineers are working on the attraction. The current reopening is scheduled for July 4.…
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Peyton Reed to Direct Ant-Man and Adam McKay to Write
The geek world has watched with amusement, and perhaps concern, as the drama surrounding Marvel’s upcoming Ant-Man movie has unfolded after the departure of Edgar Wright from the project. Now, director Peyton Reed will take the helm in what is sure to be a sprint to the finish line to release Ant-Man on July 17, 2015. The drama began…
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Rock Your Disney Side 24-Hour Adventure!
Where can I start? The Rock Your Disney Side 24-Hour event at the Disneyland Resort was a blast and I will never forget the memories that were created. With camping out at midnight, a full 24 hours in the park and a plan solely dedicated to have fun, this day could have not been better.…
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The Positive Side of Disneyland Price Increases
The Disney community has been buzzing the last 24 hours since the Disneyland Resort again raised prices. This happens pretty much every year in recent memory and really should have come as no surprise. Over the past 24 hours I have been talking to people both that have a range of opinions on the matter.…
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10 Years of Daps Magic – Murray’s Thoughts
Today marks 10 years of Daps Magic. Time flies when you’re having fun. Although I’ve not been part of the site for all 10 years, it’s already been a great journey. It was almost 4 years ago that I met Mr. Daps through mutual friends at Disneyland. He told me about this site, and I…
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Peter and the Starcatcher Review
Peter and the Starcatcher, I have so many wonderful things to say about this play. I recently attended the Ahmanson Theatre to watch Peter and the Starcatcher. I saw the commercial many times on TV but never really grasped the concept of what they were talking about. But I finally did some research and learned…
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Celebration of Three Kings Day
The holidays aren’t just over yet. Three Kings Day this year moves to Disney California Adventure Park at Paradise Gardens from January third through the sixth. This holiday is celebrated in most Latin cultures and pays tribute to the journey of the Three Wise Men in the search of Bethlehem. Alongside Viva Navidad, guests are…
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2013 Disney Stories Countdown – #5: Saving Mr. Banks and Frozen
It’s almost 2014! To commemorate the turning of the calendar here are some of the top stories (in my opinion) of this past year. Today starts it off with the movie releases of Frozen and Saving Mr. Banks. The reason for these being in the top, and specifically out of all movie releases from Disney,…
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Saving Mr. Banks – Thoughts By Mr. DAPs
Yes, I’m late to the game but I finally was able to see Saving Mr. Banks tonight. Sometimes life gets in the way of things we’d really love to do but I’m happy to say that Saving Mr. Banks was definitely worth the wait. This is a movie build around the negotiations with P.L. Travers…
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Candy Cane Giveaway for Annual Passholders
As a part of ‘Limited Time Magic’, Annual Passholders are invited to receive handmade candy canes. This Sunday, December 22 at 8:00 AM, distribution of candy canes will begin at the Opera House located on Main Street. There is no need for registration, just an active Annual Pass and one candy cane per passholder. Candy…
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The Fifth Estate Coming to Blu-ray January 28th!
The Fifth Estate, starring Benedict Cumberbatch as Julian Assange, will be coming to Blu-Ray on January 28, 2013. This is the story of how Julian Assange used the internet to expose many of the top secrets of the world. This movie is based on true life events with a theatrical slant to it. Benedict Cumberbatch…
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New Arrival of 2014 Merchandise
With the start of the new year around the corner, Disney has released their new artwork for 2014 themed merchandise. The early reveal of the design, which was fan selected, is the last ‘Limited Time Magic’ offering of the year. Starting December 22, guests will be able to purchase the new design on merchandise such…
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A Practically Perfect Evening at the Walt Disney Studios
This past Sunday, I had the privilege of attending the Saving Mr. Banks event at the Walt Disney Studios in Burbank. When I discovered that tickets were on sale, I got a hold of them as soon as possible because I knew this would be a once in a lifetime experience. According to the website,…
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Apple’s iPad App of the Year: Disney Animated
Yesterday it was announced that Disney Animated has been named the Best iPad App of 2013! This is the first time that Disney has been recognized in this way. The Disney Animated app was chosen from more than 100, 000 new apps that were launched in 2013 on the App Store. Disney Interactive Media describes…
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Winnie the Pooh: Springtime with Roo Coming to Blu-Ray This Spring!
Fans of Winnie the Pooh will be excited to hear that Winnie the Pooh: Springtime with Roo will be coming to Blu-Ray this spring. This new full-length animated feature will take a new look at Easter as Rabbit learns the true meaning of friendship with the help of his friends… especially Roo. Winnie the Pooh: Springtime…
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Holiday Magic Annual Passholder Presentation
Annual Passholders are invited this Thursday December 19 to attend a presentation with the Manager of Resort Enhancement, David Caranci. He will be discussing how the Disneyland Resort makes its magical transformation into a park of warm holiday cheer. Presentations will be held at the Opera House located on Main Street. There will be two showings…
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‘Limited Time Magic’ Celebrates Mary Poppins
With the celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Mary Poppins, guests are invited to visit Disney California Adventure Park from December 16 – 22 to meet Mary Poppins and Bert near the Disney Animation Building located in Hollywoodland. There will also be a limited time distribution of posters with both Saving Mr. Banks and Mary Poppins 50th Anniversary…
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The Jungle Book 2 arrives on Blu-ray Combo Pack March 18th, 2014!
The Jungle Book 2 is coming to blu-ray. The sequel to the Disney classic, The Jungle Book, will continue the story of Mowgli, Baloo, and many other jungle friends. In this movie, Mowgli leaves the human village and returns to the jungle to visit his friends. In the jungle, he finds himself facing again the…
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Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Premieres Bonus Featurettes Available Exclusively on iTunes
Marvel: Agents of SHIELD, one of the biggest new television series of the year, debuts three, never-before-seen bonus featurettes, available exclusively on iTunes for Season Pass holders at iTunes.com/AgentsOfSHIELD. These featurettes include interviews with the cast of the hit television series, and reveal more details about the exciting world that’s taking Tuesday nights by storm on ABC. What was the journey to Comic-Con…
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Disney’s ‘Descendants’ to Introduce Teenage Children of Disney Villains
Disney is going to take Disney villains to a whole new place… the future… or the present, depending on how it is looked at. It was just announced that in 2015 the Disney Channel will be airing Disney’s ‘Descendants’. This will take a look at the lives of descendants of some of Disney’s most famous villains…
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Celebrate the New Year with Fireworks, Fine Dining and Festive Entertainment at Walt Disney World Resort
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Every day is a celebration at Walt Disney World Resort but New Year’s Eve is certainly one of the largest. From lunches and dinners to brunches and dessert buffets, there are over a dozen spots for ringing in the New Year with fine fare. Also, there is no shortage of…
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Walt Disney Family Museum Podcast, Episode 1: Diane Disney Miller and Don Hahn
The first podcast from the Walt Disney Family Museum has been released. It includes the final interview with Diane Disney Miller, daughter of Walt Disney and founder of the Walt Disney Family Museum. It also features Disney legend and producer Don Hahn. The interview with Don Hahn is about the holiday film Christmas with Walt,…
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Muppet Treasure Island & The Great Muppet Caper on Blu-ray Combo Pack TODAY
Today Muppet Treasure Island & The Great Muppet Caper are available on Blu-ray combo pack. These two classic Muppet movies can now be a part of your home blu-ray library. To celebrate this release, Disney and Muppet Studios have shared a few clips from these movies. This is the first time either of these movies have…
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The Lone Ranger – Blu-Ray Review by Mr. DAPs
Bring up The Lone Ranger and many people think of an old black and white television show with a masked cowboy and sidekick Tonto. This show never really got into the origin of this partnership or the origin of the man in the mask. In this film, Armie Hammer plays The Lone Ranger and Johnny…