Author: Mr. Daps
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Walt Disney | DISNEY THIS DAY | January 8, 1936
On this day in 1936, Walt Disney was awarded the National Order of the Legion of Honour, Chevalier by France. This national order of merit is the highest and most prestigious decoration in France. The recognition was established by Napoleon Bonaparte in 1802. Disney received the Legion of Honor distinction for his pioneering work in…
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10 Actors Award Nominations Given to Disney
The Walt Disney Company earned 10 Actors Award nominations this week. The winners for the 32nd Annual Actors Awards presented by SAG-AFTRA at the Shrine Auditorium & Expo Hall in Los Angeles on Sunday, March 1, at 8 AM ET/5 PM PT. At the event, Disney Legend Harrison Ford will be receiving the guild’s highest honor,…
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Disney Finds Leads for Live-Action ‘Tangled’ Film
Disney has a live-action Tangled film in the works, and today it revealed who will be leading the movie. Australian actress Teagan Croft and Milo Manheim of Disney’s Zombies franchise will be taking on the roles of Rapunzel and Flynn Rider. The live-action remake of the 2010 Disney animated flick is being directed by Michael Gracey.…
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VIDEO: Inside Disneyland Handcrafted: Leslie Iwerks on Family’s Legacy, Archives & Filmmaking Magic
Disney has released a new featurette about the upcoming documentary Disneyland Handcrafted ahead of its debut on January 22, 2026. The film has director Leslie Iwerks sharing about making the film, Disneyland history, and even her own family’s legacy with The Walt Disney Company. Below is a look at this featurette that comes ahead of…
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Disney Adventure Makes Way Across Atlantic Ocean Ahead of Maiden Voyage
The Disney Adventure is one step closer to officially joining the Disney Cruise Line Fleet. Earlier this week, the massive ship departed from Bremerhaven, Germany, and is currently making its way across the Atlantic Ocean. It is believed that the ship is on its way to Port Canaveral. This is before it makes its way…
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Geek Eats: Foods of EPCOT International Festival of the Arts
EPCOT International Festival of Holidays begins on January 16 and continues through February 23rd. This beautiful festival is a celebration of many different types of artwork. This includes visual, performing, and culinary arts. Ahead of the start of this festival, Disney has shared the variety of beautiful-looking and tasting foods that will be available during this…
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This or That? – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #797
Welcome to the first episode of Geeks Corner in 2026! This week, the Geeks play an ongoing game of “This or That?” as they cover the random stories of the week. This includes the new teaser for ‘The Muppet Show,’ the teaser for ‘Avengers: Doomsday,’ Pink Milk coming to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, Snow at…
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The Birthday Party | DISNEY THIS DAY | January 7, 1931
On this day in 1931, the Mickey Mouse cartoon ‘The Birthday Party’ was released. Minnie hosts a surprise party for Mickey with all of the early Disney characters attending, including Horace Horsecollar and Clarabelle Cow. Mickey is gifted a miniature piano, and the group celebrates with music and dancing. Mickey’s official birthday was not established…
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Grizzly River Run Closes For Annual Refurbishment at Disney California Adventure
Grizzly River Run closed this week for its annual refurbishment. On Monday, guests visiting the Disneyland Resort found this attraction closed and walled off when they passed by Grizzly Peak. This is a fairly common occurrence this time of year, as the weather isn’t overly conducive to riding a water attraction. Daps Magic team member…
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Pizza Planet Spring Rolls at Popcorn & Snacks Opens at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
There is a new place to get some snacks at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Disney Eats announced that Pizza Planet Spring Rolls at Popcorn & Snacks will be opening today in Toy Story Land. A video was released showing the arrival of the new offerings. Currently, the new location has not been added to the My…
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New ‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’ Photo Op Appears at Disney California Adventure
As the holidays come to a close, the Disneyland Resort is pivoting into the new year. There are some changes to be found throughout the resort. Some of these changes focus on the broader construction that is part of the DisneylandForward initiative. Others continue to focus on the stories being told by The Walt Disney…
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Adventures by Disney Reimagines Rhine River Cruise and New Munich Escape
Adventures by Disney has reimagined the Rhine River Cruise itinerary and the new Munich Escape. With these trips, guests can step into the lands that inspired many of the fairy tales that were turned into Disney movies. This includes getting to see the castle that inspired Disneyland’s Sleeping Beauty Castle! Today, Disney shared how they…
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It’s Time for the X-Men in Newest ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Teaser
The trend of releasing new Avengers: Doomsday teasers on Tuesdays has continued for the third week in a row. This week, the teaser focuses on Patrick Stewart’s Professor Xavier and Ian McKellen’s Magneto discussing death. “Death comes for us all,” Professor X says. The dialogue continues with Professor X saying, “The question is: who would…
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2026: A Pivotal Year for Disney – Disney and positive stuff
In this episode, Mr. Daps discusses the upcoming year 2026, which he believes will be a pivotal time for the Walt Disney Company. He highlights the transition in leadership, the focus on quality in movies and streaming, and the exciting developments in Disney experiences, particularly in the parks. The conversation emphasizes the importance of the…
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Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew | DISNEY THIS DAY | January 6, 2021
On this day in 2021, Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew opened their doors in Disney Springs at the Walt Disney World Resort. The specialty snack shop was a new concept designed specifically for the West Side of Disney Springs. It carries jumbo-sized, extravagantly-garnished donuts, gourmet cold brew coffees, and savory sandwiches, all known for being…
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Tokyo Disney Resort Celebrates 900 Millionth Guest
On April 15, 1983, Tokyo Disneyland opened. Now, 42 years and 266 days later, Tokyo Disney Resort welcomed its 900 millionth guest. Over the last four decades, millions of guests from Japan and around the world have been visiting Tokyo Disney Resort and experiencing the magic of two fantastic parks: Tokyo Disneyland, the first international…
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Snow Falls on World of Frozen at Disneyland Paris
On March 29, 2026, the World of Frozen will open to the public at Disney Adventure World. This new area at Disneyland Paris will bring to life the stories of the Frozen franchise. While there will be snow that can be found in this new area that is created by Disneyland Paris, currently, nature is…
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New LEGO SMART Play System Announced and will Feature LEGO Star Wars
Exciting things are going on with LEGO! Today, the new LEGO SMART Play was announced. This includes new LEGO Star Wars sets that are powered by the new LEGO SMART Brick. These new sets will be available starting on March 1, 2026. They will be found at DisneyStore.com and other select retail locations and markets. Below…
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‘Disneyland Handcrafted’ Release Date Announced!
The release date for Disneyland Handcrafted has been announced. This feature documentary from Leslie Iwerks takes a look at the year leading up to the opening of Disneyland. Viewers will get to see the excitement of Disneyland coming to life over 70 years ago. During the course of this feature, there will be the opportunity…
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New Digital Sign Appears in Front of Soarin’ Around the World at Disney California Adventure
A new digital sign has appeared in front of Soarin’ Around the World at Disney California Adventure. The sign, which appears to be to help draw people into the attraction, stands right next to the main attraction sign. This new sign is fairly simple and directs guests with arrows towards the attraction. It appears this…
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Walt Disney World Resort Shares More Details About Summer Time Offerings
Walt Disney World Resort is a fun summer destination for many families. As they start thinking about their summer vacation plans, Disney has shared more details about the various offerings available at Walt Disney World Resort this summer. This includes new experiences, the return of Cool KIDS’ SUMMER, and the return of some other popular…
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Disney Legend Al Taliaferro | DISNEY THIS DAY | January 5, 1931
On this day in 1931, cartoonist and Disney Legend Al Taliaferro was first hired at Walt Disney Studios. He first acted as an inker for the “Mickey Mouse” and “Silly Symphony” newspaper comic strips. In 1938, he was inspired to argue for and create a new daily comic strip dedicated to Donald Duck. Notably, Taliaferro…
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VIDEO: Festmeister Hans und Die Sauerkrauts at Disney Festival of Holidays
There have been quite a few fun groups performing at Disney Festival of Holidays during the Holidays at the Disneyland Resort this year. One of these groups is Festmeister Hans und Die Sauerkrauts. This group is an upbeat polka group that brought the Hollywood Backlot Lounge stage to life on multiple dates throughout the season.…
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New Novelties Coming to Disneyland Resort in the New Year
There are numerous reasons to be excited about visiting the Disneyland Resort in 2026. Along with the continuation of the Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration, there are also some other exciting things on the way. With new foods, new entertainment, returning entertainment, and more, it is easy to miss some things. This is particularly true for…