Month: September 2012
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Dick Tracy Making His Way To Blu-Ray and Your Living Room
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE For the First Time on Blu-rayTM, The Classic Action Film Starring Warren Beatty, Madonna and Al Pacino! DICK TRACY Debuts As A 1-Disc Blu-ray + Digital Copy with New Digital Restoration on December 11, 2012 Synopsis: Thecomic strip detective (Beatty) finds his life vastly complicated when Breathless Mahoney…
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Peter Pan Flying to Blu-Ray
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Peter Pan has returned… Join mischievous Peter Pan, the young boy who refuses to grow up, his hot-tempered pixie pal, Tinker Bell and the Darling children as they soar away to the mysterious Never-Never land where childhood lasts forever in this magical, musical adventure! Peter Pan: Diamond Edition…
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Babes in Toyland Being Released on Blu-Ray for Christmas!
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE For the First Time on Disney Blu-rayTM, with New Digital Restoration, Celebrate the 1961 Classic Disney Musical, Produced by Walt Disney himself, Starring Annette Funicello this Holiday BABES IN TOYLAND Available December 11, 2012 Synopsis: Tom the Piper’s Son is about to marry Mary Quite Contrary. On the…
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Stride Rite® Invites All Girls to the Ball in Shoes Fit for a Princess in Celebration of the Blu-ray™ Release of Disney’s Cinderella
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Stride Rite for Disney Princess Collection Now Available at Stride Rite Locations Nationwide (Lexington, Mass)— September 28, 2012– Stride Rite Children’s Group (SRCG), the first choice for premium authentic footwear brands that kids love and moms trust, is inviting your little princess to the ball in the…
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HGTV Star Designers Serve Up Home Entertaining Tips During 17th Epcot International Food & Wine Festival
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Celebrities Appear Weekends at Festival Center from Sept. 28 through Nov. 12 LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – HGTV presents fresh home-entertaining ideas by celebrity designers each weekend at the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival presented by Chase Sept. 28 through Nov. 12. In each 30-minute noon seminar Friday…
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Disney’s Art of Animation Resort Debuts, Immerses Guests in the Middle of the Story With Enchanting Tales
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla.- The big blue world of Nemo and friends, the Pride Lands of Africa, under the sea in Ariel’s grotto, a super-charged adventure through Radiator Springs– they all come to life for vacationers at Disney’s new Art of Animation Resort at Walt Disney World Resort.…
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“Disney Princess: My Fairytale Adventure” Is Now Available In Stores
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE DISNEY FANS EMBARK ON A ROYAL JOURNEY AS DISNEY INTERACTIVE SHIPS “DISNEY PRINCESS: MY FAIRYTALE ADVENTURE” FOR Wii™, NINTENDO 3DS™ AND WINDOWS PC/MAC Players Immerse Into An All-New Adventure and Explore the Enchanted Kingdoms of Classic Disney Princesses: Ariel, Belle, Cinderella, Rapunzel and Tiana BURBANK, Calif.…
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eFX Inc. Releases First Marvel “The Avengers” Collectibles
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE The Avengers assemble today on DVD and Blu-ray, and eFX Inc. is excited to be releasing the first in its long-awaited series of Marvel superhero collectibles! Today at efxcollectibles.com, eFX begins releasing its Captain America posters and trading cards — exact replicas of those seen on screen in Captain America: The…
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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…
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Disney Magic Celebrates Galveston as the Newest Regional Home Port for Disney Cruise Line
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Ship salutes the Lone Star State with a cowboy hat on the funnel GALVESTON, Texas (September 22, 2012) – In accordance with maritime tradition, Disney Cruise Line Captain Robert Olmer and his shipboard officers hosted local port officials and community leaders aboard the 2,700-passenger Disney Magic for a…
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Space Shuttle Endeavour Soars Over Disneyland Resort
Thousands of guests crowded into Disneyland today to view the Space Shuttle Endeavour as it made its final flight to its new home at the California Science Center. The shuttle flew on the back of a specially outfitted Boeing 747. Endeavour flew over the Disneyland Resort above Disney California Adventure just before 12:30 PM. It…
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Disney Cast Members Walk to Raise Money and Awareness
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Sept. 19, 2012 – More than 800 Disney VoluntEARS recently participated in the 2012 Greater Orlando Heart Walk, raising almost $33,000 in support of the American Heart Association. While taking a stand against heart disease and stroke—the number one and four leading causes of…
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“Frankenweenie Weekend” Takes Over Downtown Disney Sept. 28 – 30, 2012
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – In celebration of Disney’s new stop-motion animated movie “Frankenweenie,” directed by acclaimed filmmaker Tim Burton and opening October 5 in 3D, Walt Disney World Resort is hosting a variety of engaging experiences inspired by the new movie, “The Nightmare Before Christmas” and “Alice in Wonderland.” The…
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Disney Fairy Tale Weddings by Alfred Angelo Celebrates the Blu-ray™ Release of Cinderella with the Cinderella Diamond Wedding Gown Collection
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Wedding Dresses Available for Limited-Time Only, Starting October 2012Philadelphia, PA– (September 17, 2012)– Alfred Angelo and Disney Consumer Products celebrate the release of Disney’s Cinderella Diamond Edition, available on Blu-ray™ for the first time this Fall, with a one-of-a-kind Cinderella– inspired bridal collection. This unique line of limited-release wedding dresses consists…
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Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund Announces 2012 Grant Recipients
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Sept.18 — The Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund (DWCF) released its 2012 annual grants, awarding more than $1.8 million to 75 conservation projects around the globe including $130,000 to Florida based projects. Since its beginnings in 1995 DWCF has donated nearly $4 million benefiting 257…
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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…
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Travel + Leisure Names Disney Cruise Line No. 1 for Families in the World’s Best Awards for Fourth Consecutive Year
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Ranked in Top Five Cruise Lines Overall for Eight Consecutive Years CELEBRATION, Florida (September 12, 2012) – Disney Cruise Line was recognized as No. 1 in the Large-Ship Cruise Lines for Families category in the Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards 2012, making it the fourth consecutive year to be…
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Gala Osceola Celebrates Local Leaders for Sharing Magic
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Sept. 11, 2012 – A magical evening took place at Disney’s Yacht and Beach Resort recently as the Hispanic Business Council of Osceola County held its annual Gala Osceola event. The elegant black tie affair recognized individuals and companies who have excelled in making…
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Destination D: Celebrating 75 Years of Disney Animated Features – Part 2
Alright, now that I’ve kept you on the edge of your seats long enough for part two of Destination D, here it is! What a day the first day was! It’s hard to find the right words to describe just how incredible it was to hear all of the stories, see artwork, and to be…
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Do you Have the Disney Vacation Smarts to Join the Big Leagues? Apply for the 6th Annual Walt Disney World Moms Panel!
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Disney Parks is seeking Sports Team Moms and bilingual panelists to join the 2013 panel LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Sept. 10, 2012) – Have a passion for planning unforgettable Disney vacations? Know how to organize the ultimate team sports events at Walt Disney World Resort? Disney Parks today…
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Bibbidy Bobbity Boo! Cinderella: Diamond Edition on Blu!
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE At the stroke of midnight, October 2nd, dreams will come true as Disney releases CINDERELLA: DIAMOND EDITION on Blu-ray Combo Pack, Digital and On-Demand viewing. The timeless and beloved masterpiece is an enchanting classic that comes alive for the very first time on Blu-ray high definition with enhanced picture and sound. Bonus material includes “The Real Fairy Godmother” the incredible…
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DISNEY INTERACTIVE UNVEILS DISNEY EPIC MICKEY 2: THE POWER OF TWO FOR NINTENDO’S Wii U™ System
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE BURBANK, Calif. — (September 13, 2012) – Disney Interactive today announced that the highly-anticipated “Disney Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two” video game will be available for Nintendo’s Wii U™ system this holiday season. Wii U players will experience their adventure through Wasteland, an alternate world filled…
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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…
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Disneyland Resort Donates Matterhorn Bobsleds Vehicles to National Roller Coaster Museum
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE THE NATIONAL ROLLER COASTER MUSEUM OBTAINS THE ‘HOLY GRAIL OF ARTIFACTS’ Disneyland Resort Donates Matterhorn Bobsleds Vehicles and Materials to Museum ARLINGTON, Texas — More than 53 years after opening the world’s first tubular steel roller coaster, Disneyland is donating two vehicles from the iconic Matterhorn Bobsled ride…