Tag: Pixar

  • Easter at the Disneyland Resort – Photo Update with Jay!

    DAPs Magic Disney News – by Jaytasmic Hello everyone! Happy Easter! I know my photo update posts have been missing for a while now but I’m happy to report that I’m back and ready to post more photo updates for you all! 🙂 This past week I celebrated my birthday at the resort and I…

  • DISNEY INFINITY: Official Announcement

    DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE  DISNEY INFINITY unlocks the freedom to play with some of your favorite Disney and Disney/Pixar worlds like never before! You can experience adventures in the worlds of Pirates of the Caribbean, The Incredibles and Monsters University – take on the role of Sulley, the naturally gifted ‘scarer’; become…

  • Disney Releases “Monsters, Inc” on Blu-ray 3D 2/19

    DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE  Available To Own For The First Time On 5-Disc Blu-ray™ 3D Combo Pack   “Ultimate Collector’s Edition” — Debuts February 19, 2013 “Monsters, Inc.,” one of Disney•Pixar’s most beloved and visually imaginative feature films, arrives for the first time on Blu-ray 3D in the “Ultimate Collector’s Edition” 5-Disc…

  • Finding Nemo – Blu-Ray Review by Mr. DAPs

    DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs  It’s every parent’s nightmare. They take their kid to school and something happens which causes him or her to be lost. Now, let’s add the fact that this is the last of hundreds of kids you have left after losing the rest and your wife to a…

  • Are You BRAVE Enough For Tartan Nails?

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    DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE    To celebrate this week’s release of the Brave Blu-ray combo pack, Disney / Pixar teamed up with butter LONDON to create a custom nail bar with Scottish Tartan nail art designs inspired by and as seen in the movie, Brave. Katie Hughes, butter LONDON’s Global Color Ambassador designed…

  • Welcome to the Disneyland Weekly Photo Update, with Jay!

    DAPs Magic Disney News – by Jaytasmic   Hello there, DAPs Magic News readers! I’m Jonathan (or as some like to call me, Jay!). I am new to the DAPs Magic team and I will  be having a weekly (hopefully) photo update from the Disneyland resort. A little about me:  I’m a Graphic Design student from Los…

  • Brave: Ultimate Collector’s Edition – Review by Mr. DAPs

    DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs  Princess Merida (Kelly Macdonald) is the spirited teenage daughter of Fergus (Billy Connolly) and Elinor (Emma Thompson). She also happens to be Pixar’s first princess. Her mother tries to teach her to be a lady but Merida instead loves archery and loves adventure. Elinor wants Merida’s life…

  • Brave Director Mark Andrews Interview

    DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Andrews joined Pixar Animation Studios in December 2000 and has worked on four of the studio’s feature films. He served as story supervisor on the Academy Award®-winning feature films “The Incredibles” and “Ratatouille” and as a storyboard artist for the Golden Globe®-winning “Cars.” Andrews also contributed to the…

  • A BRAVE Interview with Producer Katherine Sarafian

    DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE  Sarafian has been an integral part of the success and growth of Pixar Animation Studios, joining Pixar in 1994 as a production coordinator on the studio’s first full-length feature film, “Toy Story.” From there, she continued to develop her film production experience as production manager in Pixar’s short…

  • See the ‘SimCar’ at Epcot

    DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs  This morning, the Disney Parks Blog announced that guests can now view the “SimCar” for the new Test Track vehicles. This car now can be seen near the attraction at the Cool Wash Station. Test Track will reopen this fall and give guests a chance to see…

  • Disney and Pixar Team Up with NASCAR Driver Casey Mears and Chicagoland Speedway to Bring the Exclusive Cars “Take Flight” Experience to Race Fans

    DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE  Joliet, IL – September 14, 2012 — Today Disney·Pixar Cars fans teamed up with NASCAR driver Casey Mears to wave the green flag and kick off the Cars “Take Flight” experience during Chase weekend at Chicagoland Speedway, Sept. 14-16. In celebration of the world television premieres of the Cars Toons short films “Air Mater” and…

  • Disney Interactive Releases Official Trailer For “Finding Nemo: Escape to the Big Blue” Special Edition

    DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE    Disney Interactive is excited to announce that the Finding Nemo: Escape to the Big Blue Special Edition video game is now available for the Nintendo DSand Nintendo 3DS. To celebrate the launch, Disney has released the official trailer as well as screens for the game. ABOUT FINDING…

  • Brave Gallops to Blu-Ray Super Set in November

    DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE  THE #1 ANIMATED FILM OF THE YEAR! Debuts November 13, 2012 on Blu-ray Combo Pack Featuring Hours of Exciting All-New Bonus Material Including the Never-Seen-Before Animated Short “The Legend of Mor’du” Burbank, Calif., August 22, 2012 — Disney•Pixar proudly announces the Blu-rayTM hi-def debut of “Brave,” the year’s #1 animated movie…

  • NEW Toy Story Toon – PARTYSAURUS REX!

    DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE  Ain’t No Party Like a BATHTUB Party!  The toys are back! Disney*Pixar’s brand-new Toy Story Toon, PARTYSAURUS REX, will run in theaters before FINDING NEMO 3D starting September 14th. This adorable short is directed by Mark Walsh, produced by Kim Adam, and is the third installment of Toy Story Toons. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9EuIo8VqHjs&feature=youtu.be[/youtube] “Partysaurus…

  • Finding…SHARK WEEK!

    DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE  As the Discovery Channel kicks-off their annual Shark Week this Sunday, August 12th, Disney*Pixar would like share a very special message: Fish are Friends! FINDING NEMO 3D Swims into Theaters September 14th! “Testimonies” Film Clip** [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4_1btFqOjk&feature=youtu.be[/youtube] What kind of shark is Chum? How many teeth does Bruce actually have? Find…

  • Pixar in Concert: A Feast for the Ears

    About a month ago, I was in Seattle visiting family and friends, when I received a text from my mom asking if I’d heard about the Pixar symphony. By the time I responded with “no,” they had already bought tickets. We were very excited to go! We dressed up, and it was a beautiful day…

  • Disney Store’s Limited Edition Frankenweenie Vinyl, New Disney POP! Vinyl and Snack Food-Inspired “So Tasty” Vinylmation Figures, Debut at Comic-Con International 2012

    DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE  Exclusive Disney Toys, Vinyl and Collectibles from Marvel, Pixar and More Available at Comic-Con     PASADENA, Calif., July 11, 2012 — Disney Store will debut its limited edition Sparky-Saurus vinyl figure, inspired by the upcoming Tim Burton film from Disney, Frankenweenie, in the Funko booth (#4829) at Comic-Con International 2012…

  • Brave: The Video Game – A Review by Johnny 5

    DAPs Magic Disney News – by Johnny 5  I recently had an opportunity to sit down and play through Brave: The Video Game on the Wii, which is based on the Pixar movie of the same name.  I thought that the environment was lovely, the fighting system seemed solid enough, and the music was catchy.…

  • Walt Disney Imagineers, Executives Talk About Cars Land, Buena Vista Street and Expansion at Disney California Adventure Park

    DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE  Quotes from John Lasseter, Kathy Mangum, Kevin Rafferty, Lisa Girolami, Ray Spencer, Coulter Winn, Andrew Sutton and Disneyland Resort President George A. Kalogridis CARS LAND JOHN LASSETER, Chief Creative Officer, Pixar and Walt Disney Animation Studios Q: Why is Cars Land meaningful for you? “While I love all of…

  • First Finding Nemo 3D Poster is Found Here!

    DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Finding Nemo is coming to theaters in 3D this fall. In anticipation of this, the first poster has been released! “‘Finding Nemo’ was originally shot in 3D,” said John Lasseter, chief creative officer for Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios and the film’s executive producer. “At last,…

  • Pixar Play Parade Returns to Disney California Adventure with Soft Opening

    DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Today, the Pixar Play Parade returned to the Disneyland Resort as it made it’s way down the longest parade route for a Disney theme park at Disney California Adventure. The parade began at 5:00 PM and made its way from Tower of Terror towards the Paradise Pier…

  • FINDING NEMO on Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray Hi-Def & DVD 12/4

    DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE   “SEA” IT IN THEATERS FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER IN BREATHTAKING DIGITAL 3D AND OWN IT FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER ON BLU-RAY™ & BLU-RAY 3D™     BURBANK, Calif. (June 1, 2012) — Disney•Pixar’s “Finding Nemo” dives back into theaters and homes this year in breathtaking Digital…

  • Buzz Lightyear Detects High Levels of Happiness at the Disneyland Resort

    DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Ahead of the summer season coming to Disneyland Resort and specifically Disney California Adventure, “Star Command” has dispatched Buzz Lightyear to explore the Disneyland Resort and report back on his findings. One clip has Buzz exploring Disney California Adventure and the other has him reporting on the…

  • From the Silver Screen to the Scottish Highlands: Adventures by Disney Brings Disney•Pixar’s Epic Action Adventure “Brave” to Life with New Scotland Itinerary

    DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE  “Scotland: A Brave Adventure” Combines the Stories of Scotland with the Magic of “Brave” for an Unforgettable Family Adventure BURBANK, Calif. (May 22, 2012) – Step out of the theater and become immersed in the world of “Brave” with Adventures by Disney’s first-ever Pixar-inspired itinerary, “Scotland: A Brave Adventure.” Disney•Pixar’s “Brave”…