Author: Mr. Daps
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Pixar’s Bobby Podesta to Headline Virtual Talk for The Walt Disney Family Museum
The Walt Disney Family Museum regularly hosts both virtual and in-person events. These events are educational, entertaining, and inspiring. They often have people that currently work or have worked with The Walt Disney Company. They always carry on the legacy of Walt Disney. One of the upcoming virtual talks is with Pixar’s Bobby Podesta. The…
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GUIDE: 14 Halloween Favorites for Families on Disney+
Halloween is almost upon us. At October moves further into fall, it’s a perfect time for family movie nights. Disney+ has many different Halloween movies that can be enjoyed. Sometimes, it almost seems like there are too many! Below are 14 Halloween favorites to be enjoyed on families on Disney’s streaming service. This list was…
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Magic Kingdom Most Visited Theme Park Globally
For the 19th year in a row, the Magic Kingdom is in the top theme park globally for guests to visit. The news comes as the Themed Entertainment Association (TEA) published its annual theme park attendance report. This is now called the Global Experience Index. “The 2024 TEA Global Experience Index marks a new chapter…
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Here’s What to Know About the Return of NBA on ESPN
On Wednesday, NBA on ESPN returned. This comes as ESPN moves into the first year of a new expanded media rights agreement with the NBA. As it does this, it says it is doubling down both on innovation and also fan engagement. Throughout the milestone season, there will be the return of marquee events like…
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Voice of Mickey Mouse Bret Iwan-Inspired Expedition Mickey Mouse Collection Heading at Disney Parks
Bret Iwan is the official voice of Mickey Mouse. This is a role he has held since 2009. He also is a very talented designer. Couple these talents with his love of all things Disney Parks, there is an opportunity to create something very special. For the Expedition Mickey Mouse Collection, Bret stepped into the…
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An Evening at Cotino – A Storyliving by Disney Community
It seems like just yesterday that Cotino – A Storyliving by Disney Community was announced. This was accompanied by pictures with shovels in front of a big lot. Fast forward a few years and Cotino – A Storyliving by Disney Community is now welcoming its first residents and Disney magic is beginning to blossom in…
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WestJet Airlines Frozen Plane | DISNEY THIS DAY | October 23, 2015
On this day in 2015, a ‘Frozen’-themed aircraft from WestJet Airlines was unveiled in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. A Boeing 737-800 received the custom livery that featured Anna, Elsa, and Olaf. Even the overhead bins and the seat headrests sported unique, magical touches! It took six painters 21 days of around-the-clock shifts to customize the plane.…
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Travis Kelce Joins Group in Investing in Six Flags Entertainment Corporation
Travis Kelce is known as a star player on the Kansas City Chiefs (where he has helped win three Super Bowls) and the fiancé of Taylor Swift. Now, he is also known as a part of the group that makes up one of the largest investors in Six Flags Entertainment Corporation. This week, it was…
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New Villains Spotlighted in ‘Disney Lorcana‘s Whispers in the Well’
On November 14, Disney Lorcana‘s Whispers in the Well will be available for fans to purchase. When this hits store shelves (and then is immediately grabbed by fans), there will be a few surprises that will be a part of this game set. Just looking at the title for this set, it should be no surprise that…
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Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde to Meet with Guests in New Outfits at Hong Kong Disneyland
As Zootopia 2 heads to theaters, Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde will be meeting with guests at Hong Kong Disneyland in new outfits. The news was announced on social media with the following post! The duo will begin to meet with guests starting on November 27, 2025. They will be meeting guests in Adventureland. Zootopia…
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Phat Cat Swinger Final Performance of 2025 in Southern California on November 8th!
Guests who have visited the Disneyland Resort in recent years may have encountered Phat Cat Swinger performing at the Disney Festival of Holidays or the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival. This energetic band plays Disney music, jazz hits, pop songs, and even original tunes! They are full of energy and have special magic…
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New Characters Coming to Disney Jollywood Nights at Walt Disney World Resort
Disney Jollywood Nights is a wonderful retro and glitzy Christmas party at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This party is offered after-hours on select nights throughout the holiday season. Along with the incredible entertainment, merchandise, food, attractions, and fun, there are also some characters to have some merry greetings with! This includes some new characters that will…
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Parkside Market Replaces Sip & Sonder at Downtown Disney District
Sip & Sonder has been replaced by a new coffee shop in the Downtown Disney District. Guests visiting the Disneyland Resort this week discovered that in the place of what was once Sip & Sonder is now Parkside Market or Parkside Market Coffee, depending on which sign is looked at. Overall, the new location appears…
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2026 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts Dates and Details Revealed
Details and dates have been revealed for the 2026 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts. This year, the festival will last 39 days and begin on January 16th and continue until February 23rd. The festival is a celebration of visual, performing, and culinary arts. It has also become quite popular in recent years. Below is…
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Disney Channel Rocks | DISNEY THIS DAY | October 22, 2010
On this day in 2010, the live stage show Disney Channel Rocks! debuted in Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World. It had a mobile stage that rolled along Hollywood Boulevard and stopped in front of the Sorcerer Hat Stage for a 15-minute performance. Its setlist included favorite songs from the ‘High School Musical’ franchise,…
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A Salute to All Nations – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #786
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week, the Geeks are in the heartland of America to talk about many of the plans that The Walt Disney Company has for the 250th Anniversary of the United States of America! The conversations include a variety of offerings that are coming, including Soarin’ Across America, patriotic fireworks, and more!…
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Apple TV Announces New Fraggle Rock Holiday Special!
A new Fraggle Rock holiday special is on the way. The special was announced by Apple TV today and will see musical artist Lele Pons joining The Jim Henson Company’s loveable Fraggles for this holiday special. Called The First Snow of Fraggle Rock, it will premiere globally on Friday, December 5th, on Apple TV and…
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Disneyland Paris Highlights Chefs From Disney Animated Classics at Disneyland Hotel
There are many ways that stories come to life when visiting a Disney park or resort. In the case of the Disneyland Hotel at Disneyland Paris, the enchanting portraits at the Royal Banquet bring to life some of the chefs from Disney animated classics. On October 20th, to celebrate International Chefs Day, Disneyland Paris showed…
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New Spider-Man Collection at Macy’s Revealed Ahead of the Holidays
A new Spider-Man collection has been revealed from Macy’s ahead of the holiday season kicking off. The new lineup is already available and includes adult and kids apparel, accessories, and home décor. This collection comes as the Spider-Man balloon will return for the 99th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade! This is the second year that this…
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Mandy Moore Visits Disneyland for Son’s Birthday
On Monday, October 20, 2025, Mandy More and her family visited the Disneyland Resort to celebrate her son Ozzie’s birthday. This was Ozzie’s third birthday. The family had fun throughout the day, and Disneyland shared a photo of Mandy with her son Gus, 4, with Chip ‘n’ Dale as they got into the Halloween spirit…
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‘Zootopia: Better Zoogether!’ Merchandise Revealed
Zootopia: Better Zoogether! officially debuts on November 7, 2025. When it does, guests will get the opportunity to experience a Zoogether Day celebration livestream from the theater at Tree of Life at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Along with this new 4D show arriving, Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde will appear to meet guests nearby. They will be…
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Disney Destiny Begins Crossing to Florida From Europe
The Disney Destiny has begun its crossing of the Atlantic Ocean to its new home at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The 5,000 nautical mile trek will take approximately 2 weeks. Along the way, the ship will make a stop at its first port of call at Funchal, Portugal. The Disney Cruise Line released…
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Flagship Disney Store | DISNEY THIS DAY | October 21, 2010
On this day in 2010, Mickey Mouse unveiled a state-of-the-art LED digital display at the brand new Flagship Disney Store at Times Square in New York City. The screen’s unveiling marked the countdown to the store’s grand opening on November 9. The LED display used three miles of power and data cables, 100,000 threaded fasteners,…
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‘Hocus Pocus 2’ to Be Shown at Downtown Disney District Movie Night
The Downtown Disney District is hosting a series of movie nights that will take place on Wednesdays at 7:00 PM throughout Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort. The first movie of this series was Hocus Pocus. Frankenweenie followed this. Last week, Haunted Mansion was presented. The movies are presented on the Downtown Disney LIVE! Stage lawn on the west end near…