Tag: Video
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Rivers of Light Gets A Premiere Date
Announced today on the Disney Parks Blog is the Rivers of Light premiere date. April 22, 2016 – Earth Day – will be the official premiere date for the nighttime spectacular. Set on the Discovery River in Animal Kingdom, this night show will feature water screens, projections, and other light elements to show off an…
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The Sound of a Galaxy: Inside the Star Wars: The Force Awakens Soundtrack
Star Wars wouldn’t be Star Wars without the iconic music of John Williams. As have the Star Wars movies before it, Star Wars: The Force Awakens features the music of this legendary composer. In a new video released on YouTube, fans can now see a behind the scenes look at the creation of Williams’ newest…
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The Muppets Light the Lights Again!
The Muppets are on a brief winter hiatus but that doesn’t mean that there is nothing to be excited about. As they gear up to return from their winter break next week, The Muppets have taken to YouTube with a new video of an old favorite. This new take on the theme song from the…
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Disney California Adventure – 15th Anniversary – Part Two: Party In Hollywood
Continuing a series that will lead to the 15th anniversary of Disneyland’s second gate we’ll look at a couple of party offerings that hit the park around the 2010 time. We all know of Mad T Party, and even Freeze The Night that have been in the Hollywoodland area of DCA. But, its predecessors have…
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Disney California Adventure – 15th Anniversary – Part One
2016 will mark an anniversary for a certain theme park. Yes, Magic Kingdom will be celebrating 45 years in October. Yeah, Tokyo Disney Sea will have its 15 year anniversary in September. But, here on the West Coast of the United States, we get to celebrate first. It’s Disney California Adventure’s (or DCA as some…
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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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Got Google Cardboard For Christmas? Check Out DAPs 360 Videos!
One of the recent explosions of technology has been Google Cardboard. It’s a virtual reality goggle system that Google came up with where mobile devices could provide an interactive experience. Usually comprised of actual cardboard, these goggle systems have a little insert that lets phones get in on the action of a 360 degree experience.…
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Now At Disneyland – Jedi Training Trials of the Temple
Yesterday, Jedi Training Academy premiered its second incarnation: Jedi Training Trials of the Temple. Taking place between Episode III and IV, the stage show still has younglings take up lightsabers against the Sith. The story is now about two Jedi, one Master and one Apprentice, who are trying to find new Jedi in a time…
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Recap of Disneyland’s Candlelight Processional 2015
Candlelight Processional at Disneyland has always marked the holiday season. This weekend event has had many celebrity narrators that have read the Christmas story with great reverence. This year was another joyous and momentous occasion. Geena Davis narrated the first night, Saturday, December 5th. Her reaction after Silent Night summed up her delight in being able…
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Daisy Shakes Things Up in Clip from Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.
Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. begins season three in less than a week. The show will pick up months after the season finale of season two and there will be a lot going on. Marvel has given a glimpse at what will be happening once the show returns via a clip it shared on youtube. Marvel’s…
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Facebook Adds 360 Video and Shares New Update With ‘Star Wars’ Clip
Things just got a whole lot cooler on Facebook. Typically, most of us scroll along our news feed with a viral video here and there. Announced on Wednesday, Facebook will now offer a new video feature… 360 video. This new feature has even more attention after the official Star Wars Facebook page shared a cool and interactive 360…
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What Would the “Chip ‘n’ Dale Rescue Rangers” TV Show Look Like With Real Chipmunks?
The ever so classic characters of Chip ‘n’ Dale are known for many things, one being their own animated show back in the ’80s and ’90s. Chip ‘n’ Dale Rescue Rangers was a great show that featured these two and many more. Over the years, “Ch-ch-ch-chip ‘n’ Dale” have become well beloved characters. In addition, the show’s…
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The Force is Strong with Instagram – Star Wars: The Force Awakens Showcases New Landscape Options on Instagram
Star Wars: The Force Awakens is excited to share that Instagram has unveiled a new landscape video and photo feature! The first video to be featured? A video from Star Wars: The Force Awakens! This brief clip definitely reveals more about this new Star Wars movie and is bound to get fans geeking out even…
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Views of D23 Expo 2015 – Disney Parks, Show Floor
D23 Expo doesn’t just have news. There is a lot to see and do throughout this gathering of Disney fans. The show floor has entertainment and exhibits. Two that stick out the most is the Disney Parks exhibit, which showcased Shanghai Disneyland, and the Walt Disney Archives exhibit. For your enjoyment is a photo tour…
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How To Survive D23 Expo
D23 Expo is almost upon us, and we have a way to navigate this huge event! Be sure to follow along here and on Twitter @DAPs_Magic as well as Instagram @dapsmagic. We’ll have some free “swag” at the Expo and a couple of giveaways. Getting There If you’ve prepared to any extent for the Expo,…
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360 Degree Videos of Disney Favorites
At DAPs Magic we geek out easily over a couple of things: technology and Disney. YouTube has recently allowed for a unique experience which is having 360 degree video to interact with through the YouTube app and Chrome browsers. Disney has unique experiences that immerse guests in environments and stories. If you’re like some of…
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Event Recap: D23 Celebrates Disneyland, USA
For Disneyland’s 60th anniversary, D23 played host to a special presentation to commemorate Disneyland’s 60th anniversary. Taking place on the day it first opened to the public, the presentation was held in the Main Street Opera House, home of Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln, which was also celebrating its 50th year at the park. The…
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The July 17 Celebration of Disneyland’s 60th
One of the most anticipated events has come and gone yesterday. Disneyland’s 60th anniversary brought a huge celebration not just to the park but the whole resort! Guests began lining up in the Toy Story Parking Lot bus loading early in the morning. At about 5:30 am, the lines were escorted into the esplanade to…
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Disneyland 60th Countdown – The 50th Anniversary
We’re counting down to the official Disneyland 60th day, July 17, 2015. And we continue the countdown with a look at possibly the biggest anniversary so far: the 50th. The 60th is fun, and full of festive entertainment, but the 50th may be the grandaddy of them all. The anniversary started months before July as…
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A Disneylander Goes To Islands of Adventure – Part One
Just as there was a Universal Studios Florida series, here’s an Islands of Adventure. Yes, you may not have thought there was this much to do in both parks. Here’s part one, and we’ll make our way around the park, although saving the best for last. Islands of Adventure had a rocky start. I myself…
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Peter Pan Takes Flight Again At Disneyland
Peter Pan’s Flight is one of the opening day attractions for Disneyland. That means it’s about 60 years old. This week it has reopened after a lengthy refurbishment with some touch ups and new effects. The first thing noticed, for me, was carpet. Yes, carpet. On the loading floor is some nice carpet. I don’t…
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It’s Time for Disneyland Diamond Days! – Mr. DAPs interviews Disneyland Ambassador Jessica Bernard
Disneyland Diamond Days are upon us and that means you have the opportunity to win a lot of really cool prizes or experiences as Disneyland celebrates 60 years of magic. I recently had the opportunity to interview Disneyland Ambassador Jessica Bernard about the sweepstakes and I can tell you, this is going to be awesome.…
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it’s a small world – DAPs From The Past
Today will start a three day look at attractions that are in the Tomorrowland film. It’s a look at some attractions that are still around to some extent, but we’re looking at their histories. All of this will lead up to the opening of the film. So, enjoy the first installment! “it’s a small world”…
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Hatbox Ghost Appears at Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion
Beware of Spoilers! Do not scroll down any further if you want to be surprised by the Hatbox Ghost when you visit Disneyland. [View the story “Hatbox Ghost Appears at Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion ” on Storify]