Year: 2011
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Shanghai Disneyland Continues Forward With Major Construction
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs On April 8, 2011 ground was broken for Shanghai Disney Resort, the future home of the Shanghai Disneyland Park. Since then, not a lot has been heard about the newest Magic Kingdom. According to the Shanghai Daily, Chinese officials yesterday however shared a few more details about…
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Fireworks Scheduled to Return to Disneyland Sky
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Many guests to Disneyland this week have been wondering if there will be fireworks each night as the sun goes down. Officials from Disneyland today have announced that the issue that has held back the launching of fireworks for seven of the last eight days has been…
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D23 Offers an Up Close and Personal Look at 2012
DAPs Magic Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs On December 1, 2011 D23 invited several online media members up to The Walt Disney Studios to have a look at what was in store for D23, the official Disney fan club, in the year 2012. The day began with a look at the Walt Disney…
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LADY AND THE TRAMP: DIAMOND EDITION on Blu-ray & DVD 2/7/12
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE A classic love story unfolds in the best Disney tradition as a lovely young pedigreed cocker spaniel named Lady, who lives a pampered life, finds herself falling romantically for Tramp, an amorous street-smart pooch without prospects. Although they have fun together on several dates, including a…
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Fireworks on Hiatus at Disneyland Resort
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs The skies above Disneyland have been quiet on one of the busier weeks of the year at the resort. Many rumors have been swirling around twitter and the social media universe about the exact reason for the holiday fireworks’ hiatus. Disneyland has not released specifics on the…
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ABC Family Star Joey Lawrence Enjoys a Day “Rolling with RIDEMAKERZ”
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE In this exclusive Disney Living interview, star of ABC Family’s Melissa & Joey, Joey Lawrence, gives an inside scoop of his love for the Disney•Pixar Cars franchise. A busy actor and dad, join Joey as he customizes his RIDEMAKERZ car while he opens up about seeing Cars 2 five times with his daughters,…
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Disney Cruise Line Awards and Accolades
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Disney Cruise Line has received more than 50 distinguished awards and recognitions from the travel industry, since first setting sail in 1998. These awards have included all aspects of the operation from dining and entertainment, to youth activities and spa facilities. Most recently, Disney Cruise Line has received top honors…
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Did You Know… A Few Fun Facts about Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Following the success of Disneyland, which opened in 1955, entertainment pioneer Walt Disney (1901-66) set his sights on what he called his company’s “most exciting and challenging assignment” — the creation of a vast vacation paradise known today as Walt Disney World Resort. Walt’s…
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Giving is our Way at Disneyland
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE To the tune of “Winter Wonderland” ANAHEIM, Calif. – December 19, 2011 – Community called, we were listening, At the ready, our smiles a glistening Bringing holiday cheer, And donating all year, Giving is our way at Disneyland. We gave away – record donations To charities,…
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For Kids’ Sake: Disney Offers $1.5 Million in Grants to Local Nonprofits
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Dec. 20, 2011 – Throughout the year, Walt Disney World Resort works with charities throughout Central Florida to build better futures for local children. As the new year approaches, a total of $1.5 million in financial support is available for eligible local nonprofits through…
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Disney’s Support of Covenant House Helps Youth Build Solid Foundation
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Dec. 23, 2011 – During the holidays and throughout the year, Walt Disney World Resort provides cash and in-kind support to hundreds of local organizations that aim to build brighter futures for children and families. One such organization benefitting from Disney’s ongoing outreach is…
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The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror Race Brings Scary Good Times Back to Walt Disney World
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE New 10-mile event is reminiscent of Tower of Terror 13K race from 2009; Race debuts Sept. 29, 2012 and is sixth signature runDisney event and second nighttime race at Walt Disney World; Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon Weekend shifts to early Nov. LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Dec.…
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Disneyland Celebrates Three Kings Day, Jan. 6-8, 2012
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE ANAHEIM, Calif. – For the first time, Disneyland Resort will observe Three Kings Day as part of the celebration of holidays. Three Kings Day activities will be held Jan. 6-8, 2012, at Zocalo Park in Disneyland park. The festivities add to all the holiday fun, including beautiful décor…
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Prep and Landing: Naughty vs. Nice Now Online!
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Prep and Landing: Naughty vs. Nice, is now online for 24 hour a day viewing pleasure by fans of Christmas and fans of the elves who help Santa make it happen every year. Originally airing on December 5, 2011 Prep and Landing: Naughty vs. Nice is the…
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THE LION KING 1.5 & THE LION KING 2 on BD/DVD March 6!
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE HAKUNA MATATA 2.0!!! Simba, Nala, Timon and Pumbaa are Back For a Limited Time, Includes a New Timon and Pumbaa Bonus Feature Available March 6, 2012 on Blu-ray™, DVD and Digital Synopsis: Hilarity reigns in the motion picture comedy-adventure that takes you waaay back to the beginning before Simba’s…
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D23 Day at The Walt Disney Studios and Archives
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE D23 Members will have the rare opportunity to enjoy a two-and-a-half hour tour of The Walt Disney Studios and Walt Disney Archives, hosted by D23 and Archives staff. Because of the popularity of the tours, we are offering them on two different days this weekend. Guests will have…
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A Look in the Disney Archives, Courtesy of D23
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE Recently, D23 – the official Disney fan club, invited several members of the online media up to the Walt Disney Studios to look at the events coming to D23 members in 2012. Things got started off with a look around the lobby of the Frank G. Wells building.…
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Grammy Award-Winning Musician Nelly Writes and Performs Original Song for ESPN’s Bowl Coverage
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE ESPN’s exclusive coverage of 33 college football bowl games will feature extensively an original song by two-time Grammy Award-winning musician Nelly. The song, “The Champ,” was written by Nelly specifically for the network’s game and studio shows. It will make its worldwide debut on Saturday, Dec. 17 with an ESPN…
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DreamWorks Studios’ Action-Adventure With Heart, “REAL STEEL,” Starring Hugh Jackman, Enters the Home Entertainment Ring on Blu-ray™, DVD, Digital and On-Demand January 24, 2012
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE BURBANK, California, December 2, 2011—DreamWorks Studios’ REAL STEEL, starring Hugh Jackman, muscles its way into the Home Entertainment arena on Blu-ray™, DVD, Digital and On-Demand on January 24, 2012. This visually stunning action-adventure filled with heart and soul is a “must-add” to every home movie collection, delivering a…
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Disney Donates Playgrounds To Encourage Creativity, Fun
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Dec. 15, 2011 – Children at the Welbourne Avenue Nursery and Kindergarten in Winter Park have a brand new way to exercise their minds and show off their creativity, thanks to the new Imagination Playground they received from Walt Disney World Resort. Part of…
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A Look Forward at D23’s three-day Smoke Tree Ranch Roundup
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs January 23rd to January 25th of 2012 will be several days that will be unforgettable for a group of D23 members. This will be an event where they get to spend three fun filled and memorable days (and two nights) at the Smoke Tree Ranch at the…
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A View of the Magic Kingdom
DAPs Magic Disney News – by Mr. DAPs Frank Anzalone is an amazing photographer. Since his first visit to Disneyland as a child, he has returned to Disneyland with a camera in hand. Through the years he has taken many beautiful photographs and captured many magical moments. I have the honor of being a friend…
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Sail Away to a Magical Winter Holiday with Disney Cruise Line
DAPs Magic Disney News – PRESS RELEASE CELEBRATION, Fla. – This holiday season, give a gift that’s both nautical and nice: a cruise on the Disney Magic, Disney Wonder or Disney Dream, all decked to the “raft-ers” with holiday cheer. From Thanksgiving through the new year, Disney Cruise Line adds sparkle to each ship, with…