Month: May 2013
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Zach Braff Talks Oz and Blu-Ray Release
Disney’s fantastical adventure Oz The Great And Powerful uncovers the origins of the beloved wizard character first brought to life in L. Frank Baum’s book The Wonderful Wizard Of Oz. As a cinematic prequel to the book, the eye-popping action follows the story of Oscar Diggs, a small-time circus magician with dubious ethics. When Diggs…
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TODAY Investigates Scheme to Skip Lines at Disneyland
Go to a Disney Theme Park and you will get music, magic, adventure, and lines. For most guests visiting Disneyland or Walt Disney World, the lines are just part of the experience. For some though, the lines are a hurdle to be jumped… at any cost. Some despicable Disney guests have taken to hiring those…
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Disneyland Explosion, Pirates Directors, Opa!, D23! – DAPs Magic Disney News Update – Edition 011
Welcome to the DAPs Magic Disney News Update. Every week, anchor Egon Bonkers does a wrap of Disney news in about a minute. Let’s get to the news. Here are this week’s tops Disney news headlines: Disneyland Begins Monstrous Summer: https://dapsmagic.com//?s=Monstrous+Summer Dream Store and Silent Auction to Return to D23 Expo 2013: https://dapsmagic.com/2013/05/30/dream-store-and-silent-auction-to-return-to-d23-expo-2013/ Disney Taps…
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Disneyland kicks off a Monstrous Summer! – Photo Update with Jay!
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Jaytasmic On May 24, 2013, the Magic Kingdom in Florida, and both Disneyland and Disney California Adventure in California stayed open for 24 hours to kick off the Monstrous Summer promotion! And of course I was there to experience it here in California! And I’m proud to say that…
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Dream Store and Silent Auction to Return to D23 Expo 2013
D23 EXPO DREAM STORE AND SILENT AUCTION RETURN TO THE ULTIMATE DISNEY FAN EVENT ONE-OF-A-KIND ITEMS AND UNIQUE COLLECTIBLES Special logo apparel, product debuts, artist signings, and a new silent auction will highlight the Ultimate Disney Event for Fans and Families August 9-11 BURBANK and ANAHEIM, Calif. – May 30, 2013 – Bursting with D23…
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Disney Taps ‘Kon-Tiki’ Directors for Pirates 5
Disney has made a choice for who will direct Pirates of the Caribbean 5. They have chosen Joachim Rønning and Espen Sandberg, of recent Kon-Tiki fame, and are now in final negotiations with the duo about the next swashbuckling movie in this very lucrative franchise. Johnny Depp will be returning as Captain Jack Sparrow in this Pirates…
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Hourly Updates of Disneyland’s Monstrous All-Nighter
A little over a year ago, Johnny 5 set out into the Disneyland Resort to report on One More Disney Day… hourly. When it was announced that there would be another opportunity to be at the Disneyland Resort for 24 hours for the Monstrous All-Nighter, Johnny 5 volunteered to again cover this event. As with…
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With New Adventures by Disney Trip, Families Explore the Wonders Of Austria, Germany and Czech Republic
The Alps, Ice Caves, Marionette-Making and More Await Families Off the Beaten Path BURBANK, Calif. (May 23, 2013) – Adventures by Disney, the award-winning leader in guided family travel, today announced a new vacation to Central Europe, adding to its more than 20 destinations across the globe. The 9-day, 8-night vacation invites families to uncover…
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A Patriotic Honoring During and After the Flag Retreat Ceremony
This Memorial Day weekend, I enjoyed spending 24 hours in the Disneyland Resort for Disney’s Monstrous Summer All-Nighter event. Almost halfway through my time in the park, I stopped by Main Street for the Flag Retreat Ceremony. I always find the flag retreat meaningful when I get the chance to be present, and this…
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Autumn 2013 Brings Fall “Color” of Epcot Food & Wine, Boo-tiful Fun, Night of Joy, an Opening Fit for a Princess – and more — to Walt Disney World Resort
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Fall 2013 is a grand celebration at Walt Disney World Resort, marked by festivals, special events and other nonstop fun leading up to the holidays. On land – and sea – Disney guests will find unrivaled excitement. As temperatures cool, the fun heats up. Here’s a look around the Florida Vacation…
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A Look at Disneyland’s Opa! A Celebration of Greece
Opa! A Celebration of Greece has begun at Disneyland and will run through May 27th. Live entertainment could be found throughout the day on the Small World Mall. The area had been transformed with blue and white banners and decorations. Throughout the day there was a steady flow of guests through the area. Festivities include:…
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Opa! A Celebration of Greece Begins Greek Celebration Today
Opa! A Celebration of Greece begins at the Disneyland Resort today. Guests visiting Disneyland can also celebrate Greece during this three day celebration. A bulk of the activities will be happening near Small World underneath blue and white banners and flags. Those who wish to participate in the celebration can check out some of…
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A Look Back at the Last 24 Hour Disney Day
Today Disneyland, Disney California Adventure, and the Magic Kingdom in Florida are celebrating their Monstrous Summer All-Nighter by staying open for 24 hours. This isn’t the first time a Disney Theme Park has remained open for 24 hours. Last year, to celebrate the Leap Year, Disneyland and the Magic Kingdom had a 24 hour Disney…
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Magical Map Premiere, Sherman/Menken, Monsters U – DAPs Magic Disney News Update – Edition 010
Welcome to the DAPs Magic Disney News Update! We try to give you all of the pertinent Disney headlines in just under a minute! This week, Mr. DAPs takes over the anchor responsibilities for Egon Bonkers. Mr. DAPs filmed this update right after the World Premiere of Mickey and the Magical Map at Disneyland. Here…
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Mickey and the Magical Map World Premiere
Mickey and the Magical Map will begin entertaining the public starting on May 25, 2013. This is live blogging coverage of the World Premiere of Mickey and the Magical Map on May 23. Mickey and the Magical Map is a magical new show at the Disneyland Resort featuring classic Disney songs (old and new), theatrical…
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Richard Sherman and Alan Menken to Perform at D23 Expo 2013
DISNEY LEGENDS RICHARD M. SHERMAN AND ALAN MENKEN JOIN FORCES FOR A ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME CONCERT The two Academy Award®-winning composers share the stage for one night only performing “The Disney Songbook” at the D23 Expo 2013, Saturday, August 10 BURBANK, Calif. – May 23, 2013 – For one night only, two of the world’s most celebrated…
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Monsters University Students Mike Wazowski and Sulley Debut in Disney California Adventure
Guests visiting Disney California Adventure might have noticed the return of two favorite Pixar characters back in Hollywood Land just outside of their dorm rooms, near the Hyperion Theater. Mike Wazowski and Sulley were hanging out there today in celebration of the newest Disney•Pixar film Monsters University. Mike and Sulley will officially begin screaming daily with guests on May…
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A Look at Mickey and the Magical Map
The Disney Parks Blog has released new photos of Mickey and the Magical Map before it opens on May 25, 2013. DAPs Magic will be covering the world premiere of this new magical show on May 23 and will have coverage posted throughout the weekend. For now, let’s take a few minutes to look at…
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Disney’s Robin Hood on Blu-ray August 6th!
Disney Celebrates the 40th Anniversary of Robin Hood! Will Be Made Available for the First Time on Blu-ray™ & HD Digital August 6, 2013 Synopsis: To commemorate its 40th anniversary, Disney proudly presents the unforgettable animated classic Robin Hood on Blu-ray for the first time ever. Experience all the fun, thrills and celebrated music (Academy Award®…
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Disney’s Sword in the Stone on Blu-ray August 6th!
On August 6th Disney will release The Sword In The Stone, Robin Hood & Oliver and Company on Blu-ray Combo Pack! Rediscover The Humor And Magic of The Classic Animated Film Which Is Celebrating its 50Th Anniversary Available for The Very First Time on Blu-ray™ Combo Pack with Digital Copy on August 6, 2013 Synopsis: Disney…
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D23 Fanniversary Event in San Francisco
Hi Friends! I’m back again with an event report! In April, my mom and I went to D23’s Fanniversary event, held at the Walt Disney Family Museum in San Francisco. When we checked in, we were greeted with buttons, ‘Brave’ and ‘Wreck-it-Ralph’ picture books, and a ‘Frankenweenie’ flipbook. D23 is pretty great with the swag…