Tag: Sleeping Beauty
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How Sleeping Beauty’s Storybook Helped Set Its Animation Apart 65 Years Ago
In the mid-1950s — as scaffolding rose on Disneyland and Walt Disney further became a household name for TV viewers across the country — work was underway on Walt Disney Animation Studios’ next major fairy tale: 1959’s Sleeping Beauty, which celebrates its 65th anniversary on Monday. “Today, Sleeping Beauty is considered one of the most artistically-acclaimed and important films…
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Magic Happens Parade to Arrive at Disneyland in February 2020
Earlier this year the new Magic Happens parade was announced. This parade, that will be arriving in 2020 celebrates the magical moments that are found in so multiple Disney stories. Today, it was announced that Magic Happens will be arriving at Disneyland on February 28, 2020. Magic Happens will be led by Mickey Mouse as…
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Disney Releases New Trailer for Maleficent: Mistress of Evil, Starring Angelina Jolie
Disney has released a new trailer for Maleficent: Mistress of Evil. The film is a sequel to the 2014 Disney movie Maleficent and also stars Angelina Jolie. Elle Fanning is returning to reprise her role as Aurora. The film also rounds out the cast with Michelle Pfeiffer, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Sam Riley, Harris Dickinson, Ed Skrein,…
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New Scrims Arrive on Sleeping Beauty Castle as Project Stardust Continues at Disneyland
The refurbishment continues to move forward on Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland. Part of Project Stardust, the castle is undergoing some work to refresh its look and polish it up. This week, once the rain subsided, new scrims went up on the front and back of it. They add to the story that was started…
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New Scrim Around Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland Celebrates Original Movie
A new scrim has gone up around Sleeping Beauty Castle at the Disneyland Resort. This scrim recreates some of the scenery from the original Sleeping Beauty movie for which the castle was originally built. Currently, the scrim is just on the west side of the castle. It is unknown if there will be scenery going…
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Sunday Spotlight: Sleeping Beauty Castle Walkthrough
Sleeping Beauty Castle is really the gem of Disneyland. Every visit to Disneyland begins and ends with a beautiful view of this iconic building. Thousands of pictures are taken in front of it every day. However, inside this beautiful gem is a hidden gem that many taking pictures on the outside don’t realize is there.…
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2019 Newly Unveiled Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend Medals Offer a Royal Collection for Runners at the Walt Disney World Resort
Medals were revealed for the 2019 Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend presented by Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. The weekend includes three races and a combined three-race challenge. Runners can look forward to earning their happy ending medals as they experience the different races throughout the weekend. This year, the medals for the weekend are based on…
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Maleficent Bursts into Flames in Festival of Fantasy Parade at Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World
“This afternoon, as Festival of Fantasy parade made its way through Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World, one of the floats made a disastrous stop. As Maleficent made her way to Liberty Square, she quickly went from shooting fire during her duel with Prince Phillip, to quickly catching on fire herself and burning until Cast…
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Hong Kong Disneyland Unveils Expansion Plans Including Marvel Land
Disney Parks Blog has given more details about expansions of Hong Kong Disneyland. The Legislative Council of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region was the deciding factor for these plans, and have approved them. A Frozen themed area fashioned after Arendelle is set to be built. No details on the attractions that will be placed there,…
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Walking in Disneyland – Geeks Corner – Episode 402
Welcome to the second episode of the fifth season with the episode number that starts with four! If you are confused about all of this, don’t worry… you aren’t alone. However, Johnny 5 assures me that this is correct because Geeks Corner started numbering at zero. There is a LOT to cover this week and…
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Sleeping Beauty Diamond Edition Now Out on Blu-ray & DVD
Today, the Diamond Edition of Sleeping Beauty was released on DVD and Blu-ray. In addition to the restored images and audio, the DVD also includes many bonus features. These bonus features to include things such as storyboard animation, the history of the film and much more. If you aren’t sure yet about adding Sleeping Beauty…
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Sleeping Beauty: Diamond Edition – Blu-Ray Review by Mr. DAPs
In Sleeping Beauty, the powers of love are pitted against those of evil. The birth of Aurora brought the kingdom of King Stefan great joy. As with so many things, evil had to invade happiness and Maleficent places a curse on the young princess. The good fairies Flora, Fauna, and Merriweather attempt to save Aurora’s life…
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Disneyland Annual Passholders "Sleeping Beauty" Movie Screening
In celebration of the Diamond Edition release of Sleeping Beauty on DVD and Blu-ray, the Disneyland Resort is offering a special movie screening to Disneyland Annual Passholders on October 7 of the film. Passholders can view the film from 7 PM to 10 PM at the Fantasyland Theater inside of Disneyland. There will even be a…
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Sleeping Beauty: Diamond Edition Out On Blu-ray and Digital HD 10/7
The lovely Disney Classic, Sleeping Beauty, will be released on Blu-ray and Digital HD this October 7. The Diamond Edition is filled with digitally restored picture and sound of the film as well as many special bonus features. Will Princess Aurora awake from her deep slumber? Will true love’s kiss break the spell? To find…
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She's Sleeping Beauty But She's Awake
One of the most uncomfortable things for me as an amateur photographer also happens to make for the best pictures. It makes me insanely uncomfortable when someone I am taking a photo of looks directly into the lens. I guess I like to think that as a photographer I’m just another hole in the…
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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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Sleeping Beauty and Jungle Book Get Diamond Treatment in 2014!
TWO ANIMATED CLASSICS AWAKEN TO SPECTACULAR NEW LIFE IN 2014… THE JUNGLE BOOK & SLEEPING BEAUTY AVAILABLE FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER AS PART OF DISNEY’S PRESTIGIOUS BLU-RAY™ DIAMOND EDITION COLLECTION Burbank, Calif., August 2, 2013 – The Walt Disney Studios is pleased to announce the addition of animated classics THE JUNGLE BOOK and SLEEPING BEAUTY to its prestigious Blu-ray™ Diamond…
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3 Fairies After 365 Photos
Wow, hard to believe that this is the 365th photo I’ve posted on mrdaps.com. I thought it’d be fun to post another photo from Long Lost Friends for today to make it special. It’s been a fun journey that I intend to continue with. Do you have a favorite photo … Mr. DAPs –
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Magic Kingdom to Get New Parade in 2014
In 2014, the Magic Kingdom in the Walt Disney World Resort will be unveiling a brand new parade. This will be a musical and magical parade that will bring Disney magic up and down the parade route of the Magic Kingdom. Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade will be coming to … The post Magic Kingdom…
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Tickets go on Sale on June 26 for Largest Disney Archives Exhibit Ever!
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE TICKETS AVAILABLE JUNE 26 FOR THE LARGEST DISNEY ARCHIVES EXHIBIT EVER — D23 PRESENTS TREASURES OF THE WALT DISNEY ARCHIVES AT THE RONALD REAGAN PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM D23: The Official Disney Fan Club Makes Final Preparations As Hundreds of Never-Before-Seen Disney Artifacts Are Put Into Place for…
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Celebrate This Christmas with the World’s Brightest Stars in the 28th Annual ‘Disney Parks Christmas Day Parade’ TV Special
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Christina Aguilera, Justin Bieber, Jennifer Hudson and Disney Friends Share Holiday Joy December 25 on ABC-TV Lake Buena Vista, Fla. and Anaheim, Calif., Dec. 6, 2011 – Deck the castles with boughs of holly and tune in as Disneyland Resort in California and Walt Disney World Resort in Florida present…
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The Fantasy continues…the 2012 Disney Fairy Tale Weddings by Alfred Angelo collection introduces Royal Maidens, Royal Blossoms and Disney Veils
Alfred Angelo and Disney Consumer Products expand successful bridal collection to include bridesmaids, flower girls, and veils To tweet this alert, copy and paste http://bit.ly/DFTW2012 to your Twitter handle and use the hashtag #DisneyBridal.Philadelphia, PA/Glendale, CA – (September 24, 2011) After an exciting first season for the Disney Fairy Tale Weddings by Alfred Angelo bridal collection, Alfred Angelo…