Month: December 2013
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Peter and the Starcatcher Review
Peter and the Starcatcher, I have so many wonderful things to say about this play. I recently attended the Ahmanson Theatre to watch Peter and the Starcatcher. I saw the commercial many times on TV but never really grasped the concept of what they were talking about. But I finally did some research and learned…
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Celebration of Three Kings Day
The holidays aren’t just over yet. Three Kings Day this year moves to Disney California Adventure Park at Paradise Gardens from January third through the sixth. This holiday is celebrated in most Latin cultures and pays tribute to the journey of the Three Wise Men in the search of Bethlehem. Alongside Viva Navidad, guests are…
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2013 Disney Stories Countdown #1: Disney Infinity
It all comes down to this! The top Disney story of 2013! Here it is! Disney Infinity! What? Why Disney Infinity? I know it could seem like the odd choice of all Disney stories, but this is the little game that could. A lot was riding on this game’s success. Disney Interactive went into a…
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2013 Disney Stories Countdown #2: D23 Expo
It’s come down to the last two stories of the year. And, it’s a hard decision to make for me, but I think I’ve come to which gets what place. Number two for the year is the D23 Expo. It was a grand festivity this year. Almost all the days became sold out. And the…
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2013 Disney Stories Countdown #3: Limited Time Magic
Continuing the top 2013 Disney stories countdown, here is the third top. Limited Time Magic was the promotion for the US Disney Parks and featured anything from shows to giveaways, and even some character greetings. Perhaps controversial because of what was offered when, it was fun to go to many of the events. These were…
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2013 Disney Stories Countdown #4: Disney Parks Openings
It’s the final days of 2013! The top Disney stories of 2013 continues to countdown. Now for #4, and it’s all about new stuff at the parks. This year saw the openings of Fantasy Faire and Mickey and the Magical Map in Disneyland’s Fantasyland. Over at Walt Disney World the big story was MyMagic+, but…
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2013 Disney Stories Countdown – #5: Saving Mr. Banks and Frozen
It’s almost 2014! To commemorate the turning of the calendar here are some of the top stories (in my opinion) of this past year. Today starts it off with the movie releases of Frozen and Saving Mr. Banks. The reason for these being in the top, and specifically out of all movie releases from Disney,…
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Disneyland Resort Continues to Support Community Philanthropically in 2013
ANAHEIM, Calif. – December 24, 2013 – In keeping with the annual tradition of the Disneyland Resort, please enjoy caroling about the Resort’s community support during 2013 to the tune of “Silver Bells.” Happy holidays! $17 million, in donations, Includes tickets and cash, Disneyland Has a feeling Of giving. Playground building, Toy bins…
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Saving Mr. Banks – Thoughts By Mr. DAPs
Yes, I’m late to the game but I finally was able to see Saving Mr. Banks tonight. Sometimes life gets in the way of things we’d really love to do but I’m happy to say that Saving Mr. Banks was definitely worth the wait. This is a movie build around the negotiations with P.L. Travers…
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Oswald the Lucky Rabbit Greeting Card Short Released
Oswald the Lucky Rabbit is celebrating the season in Japan this year apparently. The Walt Disney Company Japan released this short as an animated greeting card to celebrate the season. In this short, he is joined by his girlfriend Ortensia. What do you think?
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Candy Cane Giveaway for Annual Passholders
As a part of ‘Limited Time Magic’, Annual Passholders are invited to receive handmade candy canes. This Sunday, December 22 at 8:00 AM, distribution of candy canes will begin at the Opera House located on Main Street. There is no need for registration, just an active Annual Pass and one candy cane per passholder. Candy…
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The Fifth Estate Coming to Blu-ray January 28th!
The Fifth Estate, starring Benedict Cumberbatch as Julian Assange, will be coming to Blu-Ray on January 28, 2013. This is the story of how Julian Assange used the internet to expose many of the top secrets of the world. This movie is based on true life events with a theatrical slant to it. Benedict Cumberbatch…
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New Arrival of 2014 Merchandise
With the start of the new year around the corner, Disney has released their new artwork for 2014 themed merchandise. The early reveal of the design, which was fan selected, is the last ‘Limited Time Magic’ offering of the year. Starting December 22, guests will be able to purchase the new design on merchandise such…
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‘Twas the Night Before Christmas at Walt Disney World Resort
Mickey Mouse and a lot of his friends at the Walt Disney World Resort share their own telling of the famous Christmas poem, ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas.”
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A Practically Perfect Evening at the Walt Disney Studios
This past Sunday, I had the privilege of attending the Saving Mr. Banks event at the Walt Disney Studios in Burbank. When I discovered that tickets were on sale, I got a hold of them as soon as possible because I knew this would be a once in a lifetime experience. According to the website,…
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Apple’s iPad App of the Year: Disney Animated
Yesterday it was announced that Disney Animated has been named the Best iPad App of 2013! This is the first time that Disney has been recognized in this way. The Disney Animated app was chosen from more than 100, 000 new apps that were launched in 2013 on the App Store. Disney Interactive Media describes…
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Winnie the Pooh: Springtime with Roo Coming to Blu-Ray This Spring!
Fans of Winnie the Pooh will be excited to hear that Winnie the Pooh: Springtime with Roo will be coming to Blu-Ray this spring. This new full-length animated feature will take a new look at Easter as Rabbit learns the true meaning of friendship with the help of his friends… especially Roo. Winnie the Pooh: Springtime…
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Holiday Magic Annual Passholder Presentation
Annual Passholders are invited this Thursday December 19 to attend a presentation with the Manager of Resort Enhancement, David Caranci. He will be discussing how the Disneyland Resort makes its magical transformation into a park of warm holiday cheer. Presentations will be held at the Opera House located on Main Street. There will be two showings…
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Discover Buena Vista Street Tour
This week I had the privilege and opportunity to attend the Discover Buena Vista Street with an Imagineer Tour. Here’s a recap. I greatly enjoyed this opportunity to hear and see more about one of my favorite areas of all the Disney theme parks. And, a big thanks to Jay, the Imagineer, who took us…
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‘Limited Time Magic’ Celebrates Mary Poppins
With the celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Mary Poppins, guests are invited to visit Disney California Adventure Park from December 16 – 22 to meet Mary Poppins and Bert near the Disney Animation Building located in Hollywoodland. There will also be a limited time distribution of posters with both Saving Mr. Banks and Mary Poppins 50th Anniversary…
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The Jungle Book 2 arrives on Blu-ray Combo Pack March 18th, 2014!
The Jungle Book 2 is coming to blu-ray. The sequel to the Disney classic, The Jungle Book, will continue the story of Mowgli, Baloo, and many other jungle friends. In this movie, Mowgli leaves the human village and returns to the jungle to visit his friends. In the jungle, he finds himself facing again the…
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Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Premieres Bonus Featurettes Available Exclusively on iTunes
Marvel: Agents of SHIELD, one of the biggest new television series of the year, debuts three, never-before-seen bonus featurettes, available exclusively on iTunes for Season Pass holders at iTunes.com/AgentsOfSHIELD. These featurettes include interviews with the cast of the hit television series, and reveal more details about the exciting world that’s taking Tuesday nights by storm on ABC. What was the journey to Comic-Con…
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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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Celebrate the New Year with Fireworks, Fine Dining and Festive Entertainment at Walt Disney World Resort
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Every day is a celebration at Walt Disney World Resort but New Year’s Eve is certainly one of the largest. From lunches and dinners to brunches and dessert buffets, there are over a dozen spots for ringing in the New Year with fine fare. Also, there is no shortage of…