Author: Mr. Daps
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Haunted Mansion Wallpaper Starbucks Travel Tumbler Now Available on Disney Store
Fans of Starbucks and the Haunted Mansion have a new reason to be happy. A new Haunted Mansion Wallpaper Starbucks Travel Tumbler is part of a larger Haunted Mansion collection now available on DisneyStore.com. The tumbler has the iconic Haunted Mansion wallpaper around the outside, along with a Starbucks logo. The full details about this…
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VIDEO: Paint the Night Parade on 4th of July Weekend
Paint the Night parade continues to light up the night at Disneyland during its 70th celebration. While the Disneyland 70th Celebration concludes on August 9th, the Paint the Night parade will continue to run through August 20th. Its run will end before Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort begins on August 21, 2026. Over the…
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‘Moana’ Faces Headwinds With $43 Million Opening Weekend
Moana dipped its toes into the water as it entered the box office race this weekend, earning $43 million domestically. The film, which stars Dwayne Johnson and Catherine Laga’aia, is a live-action remake of the 2016 Disney animated film of the same name. The Thomas Kail-directed film fell short of the domestic targets that ranged from $60 million…
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Down the Rabbit Hole: Remembering the Mad T Party
Join Mr. Daps this week as we journey down the rabbit hole to revisit a beloved piece of Disney California Adventure history: the Mad T Party. What began as an experimental nighttime dance party evolved into a cornerstone of DCA’s entertainment, building a unique community and leaving behind lasting friendships that persist a decade later.…
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Brian Grazer | DISNEY THIS DAY | July 11, 1951
On this day in 1951, film and television producer Brian Grazer was born. He is best known for founding Imagine Entertainment with Ron Howard in 1985. Their projects are some of Hollywood’s most successful, having grossed over $15 billion. Grazer co-wrote and produced ‘Splash’ in 1984, the first-ever film for Disney’s Touchstone Pictures. The duo…
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Mad T Party – Caption of the Week
Happy Saturday! It’s that wonderful time of the week to dig into the Daps Magic photo archives and pick a photo for this week’s Caption of the Week! Last week’s photo had Goofy being… well, Goofy! This week, we look back to 2013 and the Mad T Party in Disney California Adventure. This was a…
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Disney Legend Profile: Chris Berman – Television
On August 16, 2026, the 2026 class of Disney Legends will be honored in a ceremony at the Honda Center at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event. Disney Legends are chosen for their contribution to the Disney legacy. This tradition dates back to 1987. Fred MacMurray has the distinction of being the first Disney Legend.…
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Walt Disney Imagineering Shares How First Fully Autonomous Computer-Driven Character Comes to Stage
Walt Disney Imagineering is continuing to share a look behind the curtain for how some of its magic is made. In the newest episode of Great Moments in Disney Live Entertainment, Imagineering shares how it brings its first fully autonomous computer-driven character onto the stage aboard the Disney Adventure. This is innovative technology that can…
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The Jonas Brothers to Record ‘Hey Jonas!’ Podcast Live at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event
D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event will be a big weekend for the Jonas Brothers. On Sunday, August 16th, Kevin, Joe, and Nick will be named Disney Legends in a ceremony at the Honda Center. Hours later, they will be seen live by fans when they do a live recording of their podcast, Hey Jonas!…
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Port Royal Curios and Curiosities Reopens in New Orleans Square at Disneyland
Port Royal Curios and Curiosities has returned and is once again open in New Orleans Square at Disneyland. Recently, the location was known as the Port Royal Jazz Club. There, guests could sit, eat, and relax. It was a great place to get out of the heat. This is not the first time the location…
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Cinderella Castle Mystery Tour | DISNEY THIS DAY | July 11, 1986
On this day in 1986, the Cinderella Castle Mystery Tour debuted at Tokyo Disneyland. Guided adventures inside Cinderella Castle turned ominous when the Magic Mirror took control and led guests into the dark dungeons to face off against Disney Villains. Encountering all manner of spooky elements along the way, guests had to outmaneuver the Evil…
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Disney Legend Don Iwerks Dies at 96
Disney Legend Don Iwerks has passed away. He was 96. Iwerks worked for The Walt Disney Company for 35 years. During this time, he followed in the footsteps of his father, Disney Legend Ub Iwerks. He established his own legacy of innovation during his career. This included technical contributions for 20,000 Leagues under the Sea…
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Walt Disney Family Museum Hosting ‘Beauty and the Beast’ Perfect Pairing Brews & Views Event
The Walt Disney Family Museum is continuing with its events themed around films paired with adult beverages. For these events, a movie is paired with a beverage and snacks for those in attendance to enjoy. The Walt Disney Family Museum has announced that its next Perfect Pairing Brews & Views will be with Beauty and…
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Check Out These ‘Moana’ Photo Opportunities at Walt Disney World Resort!
The live-action Moana is now in movie theaters! For those who want to continue their fandom of this film when visiting Walt Disney World Resort, the Disney PhotoPass service has revealed several Magic Shots and photos. Take a look below at these special photo opportunities throughout Walt Disney World. Along with seeing these fun photo…
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VIDEO: Ratatouille: L’Aventure Totalement Toquée de Rémy at Disney Adventure World
Twelve years ago today, Ratatouille: L’Aventure Totalement Toquée de Rémy opened at what was then Walt Disney Studios. Now, this attraction that shrinks riders down to the size of Remy is a part of Disney Adventure World. Guests get to relive the story of Disney and Pixar’s Ratatouille in this beautiful corner of the park.…
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Disney Shares Look at New Pool Area and Refreshed Lobby at Fort Wilderness
Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground is a beautiful oasis set amid over 750 acres of pine and cypress forest at the Walt Disney World Resort. It allows guests to celebrate the great outdoors with the comfort and amenities of a Disney Resort Hotel. Guests can enjoy peaceful mornings surrounded by nature and evenings spent…
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D23 Reveals Official Merchandise for D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event
D23 recently shared a tease showing some of the merchandise that will be available at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event. Now, more of the official merchandise for D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event has been revealed. This shows several collections that fans will undoubtedly love. This will include exclusive merchandise for the event itself,…
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Disney Shares How Dwayne Johnson, Catherine Lagaʻaia, and Director Thomas Kail Reimagined ‘Moana’ as a Live-Action Film
The live-action version of Moana is now in theaters. With its arrival, Disney has also shared a video that looks at how Dwayne Johnson, Catherine Lagaʻaia, and Director Thomas Kail approached reimagining this film. This allows people to experience the story of Moana like never before. It was shot with an expansive collaboration with creative…
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Tickets for Knott’s Scary Farm Go On Sale Today!
Tickets for Knott’s Scary Farm will be going on sale today, Friday, July 10, 2026, at 10:00 AM PT. This includes the popular Scary Farm Pass. Knott’s Scary Farm is the longest-running Halloween theme park event in Southern California. It is full of haunts that have continued for over 50 years. This leads to thrilling…
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The Fox and the Hound | DISNEY THIS DAY | July 10, 1981
On this day in 1981, the buddy drama ‘The Fox and the Hound’ was released. Orphaned red fox Tod, voiced by Mickey Rooney, befriends hound puppy Copper, voiced by Kurt Russell. As the unlikely companions grow up, they must fight against their instincts to be enemies. ‘The Fox and the Hound’ marked a major transition…
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FIRST LOOK: Gordon Ramsay at The Carnaby Ahead of Its Opening
Gordon Ramsay at The Carnaby will be opening soon in the Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort. When it opens, it will join the Earl of Sandwich, which recently opened, on the West End of Downtown Disney. Gordon Ramsay at The Carnaby is located above Earl of Sandwich and has been eagerly anticipated by both…
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‘ESPN Jeopardy!’ Coming to Hulu, Disney+, and ESPN on July 31
A new version of Jeopardy! is set to debut later this month. This time, the popular game show will enter the wide world of sports. Today, it was announced that ESPN Jeopardy! will be heading to Disney’s streaming services starting on July 31, 2026. This version of the show will see Emmy Award-winning broadcaster and…
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First Wish Child at Disneyland Paris Returns 34 Years Later
The first child to be granted a wish at Disneyland Paris returned to this magical destination after 34 years. Anne-Lise went to Disneyland Paris as a 9-year-old kid in 1992. This was thanks to the newly established collaboration between Disneyland Paris and the French charity Petits Princes. This was the beginning of a legacy of wish-granting…
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Jazz Kitchen Coastal Grill & Patio Announces CHOC Walk Buffet
The Jazz Kitchen Coastal Grill & Patio has announced a CHOC Walk Buffet that will be offered on the morning of August 2, 2026, the day of this year’s CHOC Walk in the Park (Join/Support Team Daps Magic here!). The Jazz Kitchen announced this breakfast buffet on social media ahead of the annual fundraising walk…