Author: Mr. Daps
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Disney and Philips Collaborate to Add Magic to MRI Scans
The Walt Disney Company and Philips have announced that Disney animated characters and stories are being brought into the Philips Ambient Experience for MRI at medical facilities in 87 countries around the world. This can be a way for children to have their attention shifted away from the clinical settings they are in, and offer…
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Disney Partners with AccuWeather for Disney Parks Weather App
Disney and AccuWeather have teamed up on a new app that will help guests plan for park visits by knowing weather reports. The new app, called Disney Weather Check, will allow guests to check the weather before (and as) they visit their favorite Disney destination. This will include Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland Resort, Aulani,…
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Disney & Pixar’s ‘Hoppers’ Disney+ Release Date Revealed
Disney and Pixar’s Hoppers is currently available to watch from home with digital download (Daps Magic’s review is here). Soon, Disney+ subscribers will be able to watch this new Pixar film when they are logged into Disney’s streaming service. In a social media post today, Disney+ revealed that Hoppers will be arriving on Disney+ on…
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Disney Reveals Details About Drawn To Wonderland at The Magic of Disney Animation
Disney’s Hollywood Studios is seeing a lot of magic being added inside its gates. This includes the recently opened Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets in one corner of the park. Work continues on a new Monsters, Inc. inspired attraction and land in another corner. In the center of the park, The Magic of…
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Three All-New ‘The Simpsons’ Episodes Coming Exclusively to Disney+
Disney+ is getting three all-new episodes of The Simpsons this summer. The three episodes will be arriving throughout the summer. They include the double-episode Extreme Makeover: Homer Edition streaming June 17, and full-length episodes Simpsley streaming July 3, and Yellow Mirror streaming August 26. Disney+ shared the following descriptions of each of these new episodes:…
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There’s a Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow for Reimagined Carousel of Progress
The Carousel of Progress is going to get a new great big beautiful tomorrow. Last year, it was announced that the attraction would be receiving a new Walt Disney audio-animatronic after the introduction of the figure in Walt Disney – A Magical Life at Disneyland earlier in the year. Today, it was announced that Walt…
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it’s a small world | DISNEY THIS DAY | May 28, 1966
On this day in 1966, the ‘it’s a small world’ attraction opened in its new home in Fantasyland at Disneyland after its run at the New York World’s Fair. Walt Disney was joined by over 50 representatives from nations worldwide, officials from its sponsor, Bank of America, and international youth performing groups. Around 15 bottles…
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‘Toy Story 5’ Collection Coming to Disney Store
Toy Story 5 arrives in theaters on June 19, 2026. Ahead of the arrival of this new chapter in the story of Woody, Buzz, Jessie, and the rest of the toys, a new collection is coming to the Disney Store. It is full of collectibles for cowboys and cowgirls and will be arriving on DisneyStore.com on…
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‘Sofia the First: Royal Magic’ Introduces New Generation to Beloved Character
Sofia the First: Royal Magic premiered on Disney Jr. and Disney Jr. on Demand on May 25, 2026. This is a brand new series that is set in the world of Sofia the First. The first eight episodes are now available to stream on Disney+ in the United States and select international markets. The series…
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Work Progresses Rapidly on Coco Attraction at Disney California Adventure
Since the walls went up a little over a week ago, work has begun to move rapidly at Disney California Adventure for the future Coco attraction. The attraction will be a boat ride through the story of the Pixar Animation Studios’ film, Coco. An exact timeline for when it will open has not been announced.…
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New Patriotic Decorations Go Up Ahead of Soarin’ Across America Debut at Disneyland Resort
The Disneyland Resort is getting ready for the arrival of Soarin’ Across America at Disney California Adventure. The newest iteration of the attraction will debut at the Disneyland Resort on July 2nd. It opened at EPCOT at Walt Disney World Resort on May 26th. Ahead of the opening on the West Coast, patriotic decorations are…
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Disneyland Magic Key Renewals to Include Disney Dining Card
The Disneyland Resort has revealed a new perk for the renewal of Magic Keys. This comes in the form of a Disney Dining Card. The news appeared on Disneyland.com. This offer begins on May 27, 2026, and continues through May 27, 2027. For renewals, Magic Key holders will be able to get up to a…
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Star Wars in the Theaters and in the Parks – GEEKS CORNER #817
Welcome back to Geek’s Corner with Mr. Daps and Caitie Bear! It has been an absolutely massive week for Star Wars fans, and we are diving headfirst into all the exciting updates coming out of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland, plus our rapid-fire reactions to the opening night of The Mandalorian and Grogu movie!…
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Mickey’s Soundsational Parade | DISNEY THIS DAY | May 27, 2011
On this day in 2011, Mickey’s Soundsational Parade premiered at Disneyland. The music of Disney came to life across nine units set to the updated theme from Hong Kong’s Flights of Fantasy Parade. Mickey Mouse led the way, playing a real drum set. Following were Aladdin and the cymbal celebration, Sebastian and the calypso carnival,…
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New ‘Toy Story 5’ Buzz Lightyear Disney Lorcana Trading Card Game Promo Card Revealed
Disney Lorcana The Card Game has revealed a new promotional card in celebration of the upcoming release of Toy Story 5. The card features Buzz Lightyear. This card will be available at select game stores and cinema locations around the release of the newest Toy Story film. In particular, fans will have the chance to…
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The Force is Strong with Food and Merchandise at Disneyland’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
There are so many exciting things happening at Disneyland’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge now! Recently, the timeline was expanded. With this came new characters, shops, props, merchandise, and even classic John Williams Star Wars music. BDX Droids have also made a very welcome return to Batuu. With the release of The Mandalorian and Grogu, new…
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‘The Brave Little Toaster’ Arrives on Disney+
This summer, Disney+ and Hulu are celebrating Throwbacks. One of the throwbacks that is arriving as part of the Disney+ Hulu Throwbacks is The Brave Little Toaster. After being hard to find for years (if not decades), this beloved film is now available on Disney’s streaming services. The Brave Little Toaster was produced by Hyperion…
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Final Trailer Released for ‘Toy Story 5’
The final trailer has been released for Toy Story 5. This comes as tickets go on sale for the newest film from Pixar Animation Studios that tells the latest chapter of the Toy Story franchise. It shows the toys facing perhaps their greatest challenge yet: technology. It also shows a welcome reunion of Woody, Jessie,…
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Navy Band Southwest Joins Disneyland’s Memorial Day Flag Retreat
The Navy Band Southwest was at Disneyland for Memorial Day for a special Patriotic Flag Retreat. Late in the afternoon, the Navy Band joined the Disneyland Resort Security Honor Guard, Dapper Dans, and others for this special moment. This daily tradition, which dates back to the early days of Disneyland, honored current and former Service…
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Rizzo the Rat Gives Tour of Newly Opened Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets
Today, Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets officially opened at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This new version of the attraction is a love letter to The Muppets and is packed with Easter Eggs. With the official opening, it is only appropriate that one of The Muppets gives a tour of G Force Records. For this…
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Helena Bonham Carter | DISNEY THIS DAY | May 26, 1966
On this day in 1966, actress Helena Bonham Carter was born. For Disney, she collaborated with her partner Tim Burton on the 2010 live-action version of ‘Alice in Wonderland,’ the 2016 sequel ‘Alice Through the Looking Glass. She played the Red Queen in the series. Bonham Carter also appeared as the Fairy Godmother in the…
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Joe From Legal Provides Clarification on Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets
Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets officially opens at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on May 26, 2026. When it does, fans will get to rock out with The Muppets at Walt Disney World Resort in a whole new way. This will start with a tour of G-Force Records, now being run by The Muppets. It…
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New Mandalorian Mission and Classic Characters Expanding Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge This Summer at Disneyland
This summer is an exciting time for Star Wars fans. Along with getting the release of The Mandalorian and Grogu, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland has a lot of exciting new things to experience. This includes updates to Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run, the expanded timeline of the land, the return of the BDX Droids,…
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From Sea to Shining Sea: Walt Disney Imagineering’s Tom Fitzgerald on Creating Soarin’ Across America
On May 26th at Walt Disney World’s EPCOT and then on July 2nd at Disney California Adventure at the Disneyland Resort, Soarin’ Across America will take guests on a sweeping flight across some of the most iconic sights found in the United States of America. This third iteration of the attraction comes as Disney joins…