Author: Mr. Daps
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Gingerbread Man – A Month of Thanksgiving
I am not a huge treats/sweets guy. I tend to prefer savory. If I were to choose between a fancy dessert and a nice steak, I’d almost always choose the nice steak. However, I do love me a good gingerbread man cookie from the Disneyland Resort. I don’t need anything fancy, I just want the…
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Disney Christmas Story | DISNEY THIS DAY | November 28, 1960
On this day in 1960, the seasonal comic strip ‘Disney Christmas Story’ first appeared in newspapers across the United States. The annual holiday serial was initially created by Frank Reilly. The story ran Monday through Saturday during the four weeks leading up to Christmas Eve and was hidden somewhere in the paper. Each year until…
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Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Has Plenty of Disney Magic
A Thanksgiving tradition that dates back around a century continued in New York City this year. The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade kicked off Thanksgiving morning and the Christmas season with the arrival of Santa Claus at the end. Santa wasn’t the only magic that was found during the parade, however. There was plenty of Disney…
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Pixar’s Andrew Stanton Reflects on Success of ‘Toy Story’ After 30 Years
30 years ago this week, Toy Story first arrived in theaters. This not only kicked off a franchise of movies based on Woody, Buzz Lightyear, and other toys. It also really kicked off a studio. This was the first time that Pixar Animation Studios made and released a full-length computer-animated feature. In fact, it was…
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Enjoy the Spirit of the Season from Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa Yule Log
Happy Thanksgiving! With the Holidays at the Disneyland Resort in full swing, a new video has been released by Disney Parks. It has 8 hours of Disney magic in the form of a yule log at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa. This video has the crackling fire that can be found in the lobby.…
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The Thanksgiving Promise – A Month of Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving! It’s hard to believe it, but we are already here! In my family, there is a tradition of watching a movie we once saw on TV in the late 80s. The film is called The Thanksgiving Promise. It stars Lloyd Bridges, Beau Bridges, Jordan Bridges, and Jason Bateman and was directed by Beau…
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Disney+ Releases ‘A Very Jonas Christmas Movie’ Yule Log
As the holiday season gets off to a strong start, there are lots of merry options to enjoy in the parks and on Disney+. With the arrival of A Very Jonas Christmas Movie on Disney+, a new Yule Log themed to the movie has arrived on YouTube. The Yule Log shows a beautiful Victorian-themed living…
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Buzz Lightyear Balloon | DISNEY THIS DAY | November 27, 2008
On this day in 2008, Buzz Lightyear debuted in the 82nd Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. The giant balloon measured almost 68 feet long and 40 feet wide, making him the widest balloon in the parade. His helmet alone measured 17 feet across. The Buzz balloon weighed 600 pounds, required 90 handlers, and flew for…
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Kilimanjaro Safaris – A Month of Thanksgiving
When I think of things that I’m grateful for and make me happy from the realm of Disney and positive stuff, one thing pops up quite frequently. The Kilimanjaro Safaris is that thing. Ever since I first experienced it in 2008, I have been hooked on this attraction at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. It has evolved…
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GUIDE: ‘Zootopia 2’ Offerings From Disney Experiences Around the World
Zootopia 2 arrives in theaters today! Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde are on a new mission when a snake is discovered in Zootopia. As this film looks to be quite popular with moviegoers, Disney Experiences has other ways to experience and connect with this story and franchise. These offerings can be found around the world.…
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INTERVIEW: Holiday Merchandise at the Disneyland Resort
The Holidays at the Disneyland Resort are underway. With this merry season comes lots of decorations, delicious culinary offerings, entertainment, characters in seasonal outfits, and some really fun merchandise! This year, the bar has been raised for holiday merchandise. This is reflected in terms of creativity, variety, and quality. In the following interview, Arielle shares…
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Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse ~ Photoniks ~ Episode 10
Join Mr. Daps and Clocky at Disneyland as they take a look at photos of the Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse. They then go to the Adventureland Treehouse inspired by Walt Disney’s Swiss Family Robinson, and compare the photos from yesterday with the locations as they look today. Join the conversation and share your own observations and perspectives about the…
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GUIDE: Disney Movies Coming to Theaters in Winter of 2025
There are quite a few different movies coming to theaters this winter from The Walt Disney Company. They cross the range of genres, and as they do that, they come from the variety of studios owned by Disney. Already this year, Disney has passed the $4 billion mark at the global box office. This is…
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A Parade, Peanuts, and Popcorn? – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #791
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week, the Geeks are preparing to celebrate Thanksgiving. During the show, they discuss the 30th anniversary of A Christmas Fantasy Parade, Knott’s Merry Farm, robotic Olaf, World of Frozen, and Disney Adventure World opening at Disneyland Paris, and Disney Cascade of Lights at Disney Adventure World as well. There are…
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Don Hahn | DISNEY THIS DAY | November 26, 1955
On this day in 1955, film producer, director, writer, artist, and Disney Legend Don Hahn was born. Hahn is best known for producing some of the most acclaimed films of the Disney Renaissance, including ‘Beauty and the Beast,’ ‘The Lion King,’ ‘The Hunchback of Notre Dame,’ and ‘The Emperor’s New Groove.’ He served as executive…
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Original Voices From Disney’s Animated ‘Hercules’ Reunite Aboard Disney Destiny for New ‘Disney Hercules’ Show
The original voices of Hercules and Megara from Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Hercules came back together aboard the Disney Destiny for Disney Hercules in the Walt Disney Theatre. Susan Egan and Tate Donovan were the original voices for Megara and Hercules in the animated Disney feature. As the cast of the new musical Disney Hercules…
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Disneyland Band Adds Holiday Music to March-Along with Mickey and Friends
Every day at Disneyland, the Disneyland Band is joined by Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Goofy, Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, and Pluto for a magical march-along. This starts with the Disneyland Band marching out from Sleeping Beauty Castle and performing Topsy Turvy from the Walt Disney Animation Studios film, The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Then, a…
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Disney Will Be Thankful for ‘Zootopia 2’ if Box Office Predictions Prove to Be True
If tracking numbers prove to be even remotely true, Disney will be very thankful for Zootopia 2. The sequel to 2016’s Zootopia will be arriving in theaters officially on November 26, 2025. When it does, some industry experts are saying that the film looks like it could make upwards of $500 million globally by Sunday.…
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GUIDE: Gingerbread at Disneyland Resort this Holiday Season
The Holidays at the Disneyland Resort are underway. This spirited season is full of Disney magic, entertainment, merchandise, culinary offerings, and more! One of the highlights for many guests each year is the gingerbread that can be found throughout the Disneyland Resort. Some of the gingerbread is on display, and some can be eaten! Below…
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Guests to Experience New Levels of Storytelling at World of Frozen at Disneyland Paris
When World of Frozen opens at Disney Adventure World at Disneyland Paris on March 29, 2026, it will introduce guests to new levels of storytelling when they visit. As they walk down Adventure Way and head into this new World of Frozen, they will find themselves walking into the story that continues to be told…
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‘Tron: Ares’ Digital and Disc Home Release Dates Revealed
The dates for the release of Tron: Ares, both digitally and on disc, have been revealed. Tron: Ares will arrive on December 2 on digital platforms, including Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home. The film will be available on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray and DVD starting January 6, 2026. The film expands on the…
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The Good Dinosaur | DISNEY THIS DAY | November 24, 2015
On this day in 2015, Pixar’s ‘The Good Dinosaur’ was released in theaters. The film delves into an alternate history where dinosaurs never went extinct. Timid Arlo is an Apatosaurus who is forced to confront his fears on an epic quest alongside an unlikely human friend. Although the film was not a box office success,…
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Clawhauser Joins Judy Hopps & Nick Wilde From ‘Zootopia 2’ at Disney California Adventure
On Monday, November 24, 2025, Clawhauser made his Disneyland Resort debut at Disney California Adventure. The character joined Zootopia 2 co-stars Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde in Hollywood Backlot, where they met with fans who eagerly awaited their arrival. The characters arrived mid-morning and continued to meet with guests throughout the day. They arrive before…
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A Christmas Fantasy Parade – A Month of Thanksgiving
Yesterday, A Christmas Fantasy Parade celebrated its 30th anniversary. For three decades, this parade has delighted guests at the Disneyland Resort as it made its way up and down the parade route during the holiday season. This season is no different. Well before the parade began, fans began to line up so that they could…