Month: February 2012
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Frog Activities Mark Leap Day at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Feb.28, 2012 -At Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Guests will be celebrating Leap Day in a different kind of way this year by leaping into action to learn more about frogs, salamanders and toads. At Rafiki’s Planet Watch on Feb. 29, animal experts have planned a series…
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Leap Year 2012 Calls for ‘One More Disney Day’ As Walt Disney World, Disneyland Resorts Turn Feb. 29 Into 24 Hours of Nonstop Theme Park Magic
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Anaheim, Calif. and Lake Buena Vista, Fla. – Disney Parks guests can get the most out of February 29 when Walt Disney World Resort in Florida and Disneyland Resort in California celebrate Leap Year by keeping a theme park on each coast open for 24 hours of nonstop…
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Victoria & Albert’s Chef Earns High Honors as Best in the South Finalist
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., February 24, 2012 – For the sixth year in a row, The James Beard Foundation has named Chef Scott Hunnel of Victoria & Albert’s at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa as a finalist on its annual list of top chefs in the country. Nominated for the prestigious…
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New Details Announced for Disneyland’s 24 Hour Day
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Today on the Disney Parks Blog, more details were announced for the One More Disney Day at Disneyland. Already it was known that special Mickey ear hats will be given out to the first approximately 2,000 guests to enter Disneyland. For those who don’t care for early…
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Go Backstage with Kermit & Miss Piggy at the Oscars!
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Kermit and Miss Piggy represented the Muppets at the Oscars last night. They were followed by a photographer to help chronicle the night as the song Man or Muppet from The Muppets was up for, and won, the Academy Award for Best Original Song. Miss Piggy is…
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The Muppets and Oscar
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE This Sunday, February 26th, tune in to ABC for the 84th Academy Awards ceremony broadcasting live! Kermit, Piggy, Walter and all of the Muppets will be rooting for “Man or Muppet,” music and lyrics by Bret McKenzie to take home the gold statue for Best Music (Original Song).…
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New Orleans Square Loses Ernest “Ernie” McLean, the Last Man Walt Disney Hired
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Walk through New Orleans Square and quite often you’d find an elderly gentleman playing Jazz guitar. Kind hearted and gentle, Ernest “Ernie” McLean filled the area with music and memories since he was originally hired by Walt Disney in 1966. This man wasn’t always the charming jazz…
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Jessie Looks to Take UK By Storm!
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Disney Channel’s brand new comedy series Jessie looks set to take the UK by storm, following its huge ratings success in the U.S. with 4.6 million viewers tuning in to make it the most-watched Friday series premiere in three years. The series stars 18-year-old teen starlet Debby Ryan,…
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JAY RASULO, SENIOR EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY, TO SPEAK AT THE MORGAN STANLEY TECHNOLOGY, MEDIA & TELECOM CONFERENCE
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE BURBANK, Calif., February 21, 2012 – Jay Rasulo, senior executive vice president and chief financial officer, The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS), will participate in a question-and-answer session at the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference on Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at 10:45 a.m. PST / 1:45…
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WAR HORSE Comes to Blu-ray, DVD, Digital & On-Demand April 3, 2012
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Legendary Academy Award®-Winning Motion Picture Director/Producer Steven Spielberg Presents The Critically Acclaimed Epic Adventure WAR HORSE On Blu-ray™, DVD, Digital and On-Demand, April 3, 2012 BURBANK, Calif., February 21, 2012 – Legendary Academy Award®-winning motion picture director/producer Steven Spielberg presents the critically acclaimed and multi Academy Award®-nominated epic adventure…
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Disney UK Launches Superbia, Inspired by Shake It Up
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE If you’re into dance and Disney Channel’s smash hit dance-inspired show Shake It Up you’ll be pleased to learn that Disney UK has launched Superbia, www.disneychannel.co.uk/superbia, a fun and entertaining online game. The vibrant city of Superbia features a variety of Disney Channel inspired places to explore such…
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American Federation of Musicians, Local 389, Ratifies New Labor Agreement with Walt Disney World Resort
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE New 6-year agreement covers more than 400 musicians performing across Walt Disney World Resort LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Feb. 13, 2012 – Members of the American Federation of Musicians (AFM), Local 389, have voted to approve a new labor agreement with Walt Disney World Resort that extends through June 2018.…
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Villains Beware! New ‘Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom’ Game Coming Soon to Walt Disney World Resort
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Feb. 15, 2012 – When the new “Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom” game debuts at Magic Kingdom on February 22, it will be up to guests to discover and defeat the Disney villains who are wreaking havoc behind the scenes at the Walt Disney…
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Florida Residents Can Enjoy Spring Getaway with Special Savings at Walt Disney World Resort
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Lake Buena Vista, Fla. – Florida residents seeking a memory-filled getaway at an affordable price are invited to “spring break” at Walt Disney World Resort during the popular travel season. Whether it’s splashing around at a the pool, gathering with fans at the ballpark, or an action- packed…
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Disney Season: Summer 2012
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Celebrate Summer Season Aboard New Cruiser, Afloat at Water Parks…or Amidst Enchanting Tales at Disney’s Newest Family Resort LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Just in time for summer, Disney guests can dive into the magical worlds of Disney animation at a brand-new resort, make a splash aboard the…
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Disney’s Art Of Animation Resort Puts Guests in the Middle of the Story With Enchanting Tales
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — To kick off the summer vacation season, Walt Disney World Resort will open the doors to its newest resort hotel with Disney’s Art of Animation Resort, a value property consisting primarily of family suites that immerse guests into the magical worlds of classic…
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Disney Characters Make the Rounds with a Special Dose of Magic
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Feb. 3, 2012 – Drawing wisdom from Mary Poppins, a dedicated team of Disney Cast Members is using a dose of Disney magic much like “a spoonful of sugar” to help the medicine go down. Throughout the year, Disney’s Animals, Science and Environment team…
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Real Dogs Re-Enact “Bella Notte” Scene From Lady and the Tramp
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE In honor of Valentine’s Day and LADY AND THE TRAMP DIAMOND EDITION on Blu-ray and DVD, Walt Disney Studios has just released a video clip of real dogs re-enacting the famous spaghetti dinner scene in the film. LADY AND THE TRAMP was named number 95 out of the “100 Greatest…
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Lady and the Tramp Diamond Edition – Blu-Ray Review by Mr. DAPs
DAPs Magic Disney News – By Mr. DAPs Make a list of iconic love movies and Lady and the Tramp would have to be included in that list. This beautiful love story, about two dogs from two very different backgrounds that fall in love, is now being released on Blu-Ray as part of Disney’s “Diamond…
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D23 Celebrates 3rd Birthday With “23 Days of Celebration” Twitter Contest
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE As D23: The Official Disney Fan Club gets ready to celebrate its third anniversary in the midst of its most exciting year ever, D23 Members and Disney fans are invited to get in on the fun with a special, 23-day Twitter sweepstakes that combines the fun of Disney…
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Michelle Obama Celebrates Let’s Move! and Disney Magic of Healthy Living at Walt Disney World Resort
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE On a tour to celebrate the second anniversary of her Let’s Move! initiative, First Lady Michelle Obama spoke to hundreds of children and parents at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex about the importance of healthy living. She also recognized the efforts of Disney Magic of Healthy Living, which partners…
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Walt Disney World Resort Offers Romantic Playground for Lovebirds on Valentine’s Day and Every Day
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – The storybook setting and amorous ambiance of Walt Disney World Resort has lovebirds flocking to the Vacation Kingdom for a romantic getaway. Moonlit strolls, luxurious spas and intimate dining make it feel like Valentine’s Day every day. With a romantic overlay for Valentine’s month,…
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THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY REPORTS FIRST QUARTER EARNINGS
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE BURBANK, Calif. – The Walt Disney Company today reported earnings for its first fiscal quarter ended December 31, 2011. Diluted earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter increased 18% to $0.80 from $0.68 in the prior-year quarter. “We’re off to a good start in this fiscal year…
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Princess Tiana’s Mardi Gras Celebration
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs One of the entertainment offerings of the New Orleans Bayou Bash is Princess Tiana’s Mardi Gras Celebration. In it, some of the beloved songs and characters from The Princess and the Frog can be seen and heard on a stage in front of the Rivers of America. This…