Author: Mr. Daps
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New Episode of ‘Imagineer That!’ Explores Why Roller Coasters Feel Faster in the Dark
In August, Tom Morrow 2.0 returned to explore different facets of Walt Disney Imagineering in Imagineer That! This series is released by Imagineering on its YouTube channel. Today, a new episode was released where Tom explores the answer to the question: Why do roller coasters feel faster in the dark? Check out this episode below!…
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New Holiday Banners Appear in Front of Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland
New banners have been placed in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland. These banners come as the Holidays at the Disneyland Resort get going. The banners have rich holiday colors that also match the holiday outfits that Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse can currently be seen wearing in Town Square on Main Street, USA.…
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The Rain Comes Down During First Presentation of ‘Believe… in Holiday Magic’ During Holidays at the Disneyland Resort
The Holidays at the Disneyland Resort are officially underway. There are plenty of things to do and experience at the Disneyland Resort during this merry season. One favorite of the Daps Magic team is Believe… in Holiday Magic. This nighttime spectacular captures the spirit and joy of Christmas with stirring music, beautiful fireworks, projections, and,…
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Deadpool and Wolverine Return to Disney California Adventure for ‘The Story Time with Deadpool Holiday Special’
There are many different things to see and do at the Disneyland Resort during the holidays. There are beautiful decorations to enjoy, delicious bites to taste, merry merchandise to shop for, and some incredible entertainment to enjoy. The entertainment ranges from the classic and traditional A Christmas Fantasy Parade (now celebrating its 30th anniversary) to…
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Disney ¡Viva Navidad! Street Party Kicks Off Holiday Run at Disney California Adventure
One of the highlights for many guests who experience the Holidays at the Disneyland Resort is the Disney ¡Viva Navidad! Street Party. This energetic street party takes place in the back corner of Disney California Adventure along the parade route near Paradise Gardens. It sees the Three Caballeros joined by authentic folklórico dancers, mariachis, Brazilian…
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Disney Reveals Teaser Trailer for Live-Action ‘Moana’
Ahead of its arrival in theaters next summer, Disney has released a teaser trailer for the upcoming live-action Moana film. The film stars Catherine Lagaʻaia as Moana, and Dwayne Johnson returns as the demigod Maui. This new trailer gives fans a first look for fans to see what this live-action adventure will look like. It…
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A Christmas Fantasy Parade Makes Season Debut at Disneyland During Break in the Rain
The Holidays at the Disneyland Resort have officially begun. This merry time of year sees plenty of seasonal entertainment, merchandise, food and beverage offerings, and beautiful decorations. This year, the arrival of the holidays came with a weekend of rain. On both Friday and Saturday, the rain came down on and around the Disneyland Resort.…
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VIDEO: ‘Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln’ Returns to Opera House for Weekend at Disneyland
This last weekend was an exciting one at the Disneyland Resort. There was a lot of rain. The Holidays at the Disneyland Resort began with all the merriment that accompanies this special time of year. On top of that, Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln was presented in the Opera House over the weekend. This is…
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The LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special | DISNEY THIS DAY | November 17, 2020
On this day in 2020, ‘The LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special’ premiered on Disney+. The show pays homage to (and spoofs) the original legendary 1978 ‘Star Wars Holiday Special’ as well as classic holiday films. It follows the events of the ‘Star Wars’ sequel trilogy. Rey seeks knowledge of the Force ahead of Life Day…
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Monorails – A Month of Thanksgiving
The Monorails are often referred to as the “highway in the sky.” Today, I’m thankful for this mode of transportation. While it certainly isn’t a new form of transportation, it has something to it that makes it feel like it is still futuristic. Perhaps it is the novelty factor of you just don’t see them…
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Mickey Mouse and Friends Debut New Holiday Outfits on Main Street, USA at Disneyland!
One of the fun highlights of the Holidays at the Disneyland Resort is getting to see how Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, and the rest of their friends get dressed up for the holidays. This year is no exception. As the Disneyland Resort continues to celebrate its 70th anniversary, Mickey and his pals are all getting…
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See New ‘Happiest Place on Earth: Walt’s Disneyland’ Featurette at The Walt Disney Family Museum
A new featurette is being shown at The Walt Disney Family Museum in conjunction with a new exhibit that can be found there. Both celebrate 70 years of the Happiest Place on Earth. The 26-minute featurette called, Happiest Place on Earth: Walt’s Disneyland, was produced by Disney Legend Don Hahn. It can be seen regularly…
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New Gary De’Snake from ‘Zootopia 2’ Sipper Coming to Disneyland Resort
In Zootopia 2, a snake comes to Zootopia for the first time in a long time. This sets off the adventures of Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde in this sequel from Walt Disney Animation Studios. Ahead of the movie’s November 26th release date, a new Gary De’Snake sipper will be arriving at the Disneyland Resort.…
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The Prince and the Pauper | DISNEY THIS DAY | November 16, 1990
On this day in 1990, the Mickey Mouse animated featurette ‘The Prince and the Pauper’ was released in theaters alongside ‘The Rescuers Down Under.’ The story was adapted from Mark Twain’s classic tale of the same name from 1881. Mickey is a poor boy in Medieval England who exchanges lives with a prince who looks…
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VIDEO: Rapunzel’s Tower at Night on Storybook Land Canal Boats at Disneyland
On November 14, 2025, the Storybook Land Canal Boats reopened. With the reopening of this Fantasyland attraction came a new story. The story is from Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Tangled and includes Rapunzel’s tower. What is interesting about this addition is that it is different during the day and at night. During the day, this…
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‘it’s a small world’ Holiday – A Month of Thanksgiving
As we get closer to Thanksgiving, the Holidays at the Disneyland Resort have also now arrived. Traditionally, my family likes to put off the Christmas season until after Thanksgiving. However, as time has gone by, I’ve really come to enjoy intertwining Thanksgiving, Christmas, and the New Year celebrations altogether. Oh, should I add Life Day…
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“it’s a small world” Holiday Lighting Brightens Up Rainy Night on First Day of Holidays at the Disneyland Resort
The rain, rain, rain came down, down, down on the Disneyland Resort on the first day of the Holiday season. Starting on November 14th and running through January 7, 2026, the Holidays at the Disneyland Resort sees a plethora of seasonal offerings appear around the Happiest Place on Earth! Some of these things were unfortunately…
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Mickey’s Holiday Cavalcade Kicks off Holidays at the Disneyland Resort as Rain Comes Down
It was a very rainy first day of the Holidays at the Disneyland Resort on Friday, November 14, 2025. As the rain came down, the spirit of the season could be felt in both parks. Whether this was, as people enjoyed hot cocoa with a gingerbread man, the carolers singing in the Fantasyland Theater, or…
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Home Alone Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Vinyl Available for Pre-Order From Mondo
One of John Williams’ best soundtracks is a Christmas-themed one. Home Alone has a fantastic score that captures the spirit of the story and the spirit of the season. This soundtrack has been released on vinyl before, and now Mondo has it for pre-order for fans to order again. Along with the beautiful score from…
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Storybook Land Canal Boats Reopen on Rainy Day with Rapunzel’s Tower
Storybook Land Canal Boats are once again open at Disneyland when the weather allows it to be. On a very rainy first day of the Holidays at the Disneyland Resort, this beloved attraction reopened. When it did, it included a new story scene with Rapunzel’s Tower rising above the canal between the Patchwork Quilt and…
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Disney and YouTube Reach Multi-Year Distribution Deal
After Disney channels went dark two weeks ago, they can once again be found on YouTube TV. This comes after the two companies reached a multi-year distribution deal. “This new agreement reflects our continued commitment to delivering exceptional entertainment and evolving with how audiences choose to watch,’’ said Disney Entertainment Co-Chairmen Alan Bergman and Dana…
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Knott’s Berry Farm to Remain Closed as Rain Continues to Fall
Knott’s Berry Farm announced on Friday, the 14th of November, that it would be closed because of inclement weather. Today, it announced that the park would remain closed as rain continues to fall across Southern California. For those who had dated tickets to visit Knott’s Berry Farm today, the tickets can be used on any…
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The Florida Project | DISNEY THIS DAY | November 15, 1965
On this day in 1965, Walt and Roy Disney held a press conference with Florida Governor Burns to officially announce The Florida Project. Word had gotten out about Disney’s sizable land purchase near Orlando, to the public’s delight. The largest group of media in Florida history assembled for the news. Walt gave few details but…
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Downtown Disney District Starbucks Reopens After Nearly Week-Long Closure
The Starbucks in Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort has reopened. This comes after it closed last weekend when employees walked out on strike. The store reopened on Saturday with reduced hours. It opened at 12:00 PM and closed at 7:00 PM. The Daps Magic team stopped by and things seemed to be running…