Tag: Shanghai Disneyland
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Shanghai Disneyland: One Year Later
It’s hard to believe that Shanghai Disneyland opened one year ago. Out of many of the recent parks that have opened around the world, this has been one of the most anticipated. As construction started it was looking like this would be the most state of the art Disney park. The attractions would have amazing…
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The Cast of “Beauty and the Beast” Dazzle at Shanghai and Shanghai Disneyland
PRESS RELEASE: Today in Shanghai, the cast and filmmakers from Disney’s live-action BEAUTY AND THE BEAST including Emma Watson, Dan Stevens, Luke Evans, Josh Gad and director Bill Condon continued their world tour with a premiere and photo call in Shanghai. In addition, a first look at a scene from the film featuring the song…
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Pirates of the Caribbean: Battle for the Sunken Treasure at Shanghai Disneyland Receives Visual Effects Society Award
Pirates of the Caribbean: Battle for the Sunken Treasure at Shanghai Disneyland has received the award for Outstanding Visual Effects in a Special Venue Project from the Visual Effects Society (VES). The Disney Parks Blog describes this attraction in the following way: Pirates of the Caribbean: Battle for the Sunken Treasure is an all-new, innovative ride experience…
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Carrie Fisher and 2016 In Review – DAPsCast Episode 47
Annie, Mikey, Mr. Daps and Murray reflect on the passing of Carrie Fisher and her work. After, the group thinks about 2016 and what was the biggest Disney story covered in DAPsCast. What do you think it was? Feel free to let us know!
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Shanghai Disneyland – Top 5 Disney Stories of 2016 – #1
It’s time for the number one Disney story of the year! Shanghai Disneyland had been a long anticipated theme park opening. The newest international Disney park was having some of the most advanced attractions of any park currently. With the 2015 D23 Expo unveiled a lot of looks of lands and rides of the parks,…
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Goodbye Carrie – Geeks Corner – Episode 613
Welcome to Geeks Corner. This week is a rough week in the world of the geek. Star Wars star Carrie Fisher has died at the age of 60. Princess Leia herself has become one with the Force and the geeks of course have to discuss this tragic turn of events. She died after a massive…
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Happy 88th Birthday, Mickey Mouse!
One of the most famous quotes from Walt Disney is “I hope we never lose sight of one thing…that it was all started with a mouse.” Mickey Mouse (and Minnie) was the beginning of what the Disney company is today. This plucky little mouse has brought smiles and laughter to generations of audiences. He’s done…
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Ground is Broken on Toy Story Land for Shanghai Disneyland
Even before Shanghai Disneyland had opened, a new expansion was being worked on. Today the Disney Parks Blog announced that chairman and chief executive officer of The Walt Disney Company, along with Bob Chapek, chairman of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, and Fan Xiping, chairman of Shanghai Shendi Group, have announced that Toy Story Land…
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Shanghai Disneyland Audio Tour – DAPsCast Episode 33
Mr. Daps interviews Murray about his Shanghai Disneyland adventure, and with audio from several attractions and entertainment, including Tron Lightcycle Power Run, Mickey’s Storybook Express, and Ignite The Dream.
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Toy Story Hotel – Shanghai Disneyland In Detail
I know this post was put up much after the last of the park detail posts, but here is the last of the series of the grand opening adventure at the resort! The Toy Story Hotel is one of the opening day hotels at the Shanghai Disneyland Resort. Themed to the iconic film series, it…
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Parades and Fireworks – Shanghai Disneyland In Detail
With all the attractions and details of lands, it’s easy to miss the entertainment that takes place at the Shanghai park. It’s on equal caliber to the great rides and other shows throughout. Here are a few of the highlights… Mickey’s Storybook Express The premier parade has a train theme to it. It’s a fitting…
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Tomorrowland – Shanghai Disneyland In Detail
We’ve now come to my favorite land of Shanghai Disneyland: Tomorrowland. I’m a sucker for the thrills of the future, and Epcot is one of my favorite theme parks. Also, this Tomorrowland features an attraction I’ve waited a very long time for. Let’s view the futuristic land of tomorrow! Shiny Objects Tomorrowland’s aesthetic is one…
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Oh, The Places You’ll Go – Geeks Corner – Episode 538
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week, it is all about the travels of Murray the Bellhop as he returned (literally hours before filming) from his trip to Shanghai Disney Resort and Hong Kong Disneyland. On this trip, he experienced the opening day of Shanghai Disneyland. Murray so kindly shares about his experience with the opening day…
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Fantasyland – Shanghai Disneyland In Detail
Fantasyland is the only land that is present in all magic kingdom parks around the world. It seems to be a foundational element of the parks, and especially as it is home to so many beloved characters and stories. Shanghai Disneyland has the broadest range of these stories, especially when it comes to the castle.…
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Treasure Cove – Shanghai Disneyland In Detail
Continuing in the look at the newest Disney park we come to Treasure Cove. This Pirates of the Caribbean themed land demonstrates how popular the buccaneers are. The entire land is themed to the popular movies, not necessarily the attraction which first debuted at Disneyland in Anaheim. It’s the first time an attraction has inspired…
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Adventure Isle – Shanghai Disneyland In Detail
Continuing on with the tour around the park we have reached the Gardens of Imagination and will now go counter-clockwise. Normally this is Tomorrowland in many of the Disneyland parks around the globe. But, here, it is home to Adventure Isle – a new type of land just for Shanghai Disneyland. Although it does fit…
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Gardens of Imagination – Shanghai Disneyland In Detail
The word that keeps coming to mind with Shanghai Disneyland is unique. It is such an original Disneyland park that you can compare it, but will find it has taken an unusual spin on the traditions that Walt Disney originated. Before this I looked at one of those artistic spins – Mickey Avenue. It can…
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Mickey Avenue and the Entrance – Shanghai Disneyland In Detail
Shanghai Disneyland has created quite the buzz with its opening. Sold out tickets and a multi-day grand opening have made this a Disney park to remember. But, it’s the attractions and the atmosphere that make this the memorable experience. Here is the first part of a series of looking at each area of the park…
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Shanghai Disney Resort Celebrates Historic Grand Opening as the First Disney Resort in Mainland China
Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger Joins Chinese Leaders to Declare Shanghai Disneyland Open to Its First Official Guests A 60-year History of Creativity, Innovation and Storytelling Brings Disney Magic to a Resort That Is Distinctly Chinese PRESS RELEASE: SHANGHAI, June 16, 2016–– Shanghai Disney Resort, the first Disney resort in Mainland China and the sixth…
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A Look Back At Shanghai Disneyland’s Opening Day
In splendor and fanfare, Shanghai Disneyland has completely opened. The newest Disney park is unique, featuring rides that are not found anywhere else, and brand new lands that capture the imagination. The day for many guests began at the entrance. Lines began fairly early in the morning, but were modest compared to most Disney opening…
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Disneytown – Shanghai’s New Kind of Downtown Disney
China’s premier Disney Resort is set to be one of the best as it opens fully to the public. But, before the opening of the parks and hotel, Disneytown premiered to those that wanted to shop and eat Disney style. Dining The first thing noticed about this shopping center was how much there is to…
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Watch the Shanghai Disney Resort Dedication Ceremony
On June 16, 2016 the Shanghai Disney Resort celebrated its opening with a dedication ceremony in front of the Enchanted Storybook Castle at Shanghai Disneyland. Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger dedicated the park saying, “To all who come to this happy place, welcome. Shanghai Disneyland is your land. Here you leave today and discover imaginative worlds…
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Watch the Shanghai Disney Resort Grand Opening Gala Here!
The Walt Disney Company has posted the Shanghai Disney Resort Grand Opening Gala on YouTube. Shanghai Disneyland will be officially opening at 12:00 PM on June 16, 2016. DAPs Magic’s very own Murray will be at Shanghai Disneyland for this historic event. Follow along and see Shanghai Disneyland through the lens of his phone and camera…
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Treats, Trailers, and Talent – Geeks Corner – Episode 537
This week on Geeks Corner it is all about Finding Dory treats with our very special guest, Kellie from Pretty Little Bakers! She brings with her a fun treat based on the new Pixar movie, a “doryeo” pop. Along with these delectable treat, she also brought a recipe! This week also marks the release of…