Author: Mr. Daps
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The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror at Disneyland Paris Getting Enhancements
The Hollywood Tower Hotel at Disneyland Paris is getting some enhancements that should be done by the spring of 2026. Work is currently underway on a new covered outdoor waiting area for The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror. The new covered outdoor area promises to continue to enrich the story of The Hollywood Tower Hotel. It…
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Pixar: 20 Years of Animation | DISNEY THIS DAY | December 14, 2005
On this day in 2005, the exhibit “Pixar: 20 Years of Animation” debuted at the Museum of Modern Art in New York City, its first stop of a worldwide tour. The display was the first time Pixar’s artwork had been shown outside the studio. It included over 500 art pieces from all of Pixar’s films…
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Disneyland Paris Rivers of the Far West to Get Updates Inspired by Disney Legend Marc Davis
While a lot of the focus at Disneyland Paris has been on what will be called Disney Adventure World starting on March 29, 2026, there are other exciting things going on in the original park. Along with announcements about what will be coming to Disney Adventure World, Disneyland Paris revealed some other new things that…
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VIDEOS: Some Favorite Memories of Dick Van Dyke Through the Years on His 100th Birthday!
On December 13, 2025, Dick Van Dyke turned 100 years old! Throughout his life, this beloved Disney Legend has been making people smile. He has done this on screen, on stage, and in person through countless magical moments. Through the years, the Daps Magic team has had some wonderful encounters with Dick Van Dyke. As…
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Disneyland Paris Premieres Soundtrack for Adventure Way at Disney Adventure World
On March 29, 2026, guests will get to experience Adventure Way at Disneyland Paris’ second park, Disney Adventure World. When they do, they will also get to hear a new soundtrack for the area. This has been written by composer Philippe Rombi. It has been arranged and then recorded at the world-famous Abbey Road Studios…
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Disneyland Paris Reveals New Details About Disney Cascade of Lights
On March 29, 2026, Disney Cascade of Lights will debut on Adventure Bay in the newly renamed Disney Adventure World. Ahead of the opening of this new nighttime spectacular, Disneyland Paris has shared some new details about the show and also given some behind-the-scenes details about it. Take a look below at what is coming…
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Dick Van Dyke | December 13, 1925
On this day in 1925, beloved actor, comedian, and Disney Legend Dick Van Dyke was born. His connection to Disney has been strong across his career, starting with ‘Mary Poppins’ in 1964. Van Dyke also appeared in ‘Lt. Robin Crusoe, U.S.N.,’ ‘Never a Dull Moment,’ and ‘Dick Tracy.’ He has hosted Disney specials and narrated…
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Disney and Citizen Announce Magical Holiday Countdown Experience with Free Watch Engraving at EPCOT
Disney and Citizen have announced a magical holiday countdown experience. With this experience, guests can get their new Citizen watches engraved for free when visiting EPCOT. This all centers around the Gingerbread Spaceship Earth display and light show that can be found in EPCOT’s CommuniCore Hall. As the clock counts down to midnight on New…
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New Walls in Future Porto’s Location in Downtown Disney District Show Company’s Story
More new walls have appeared in the future home of Porto’s Bakery and Cafe in the Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort. These new walls showcase the history of Porto’s and act as an introduction to the future restaurant for Disney fans. Along with showcasing the history and legacy of Porto’s, there is also…
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Miss Piggy and Rowlf the Dog Perform at The Game Awards
“The Game Awards will never let you down.” At least that is what Rowlf the Dog and Miss Piggy sang during a performance at the awards show on Thursday night. The two Muppets appeared throughout the three-hour broadcast of this show. For those who don’t want to watch the whole thing, however, an edit has…
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‘Zootopia 2’ Passes $1 Billion Mark at the Box Office in Record Time
Zootopia 2 is passing the $1 billion mark at the global box office today. This milestone is being reached in just a record-breaking 17 days. This is the fastest that a PG film has ever done this. To date, the film has made $232.7 million domestically and $753.4 million internationally. Going into today, the film…
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Disney CEO Bob Iger Sends Holiday Message to D23 Members
As the year comes to an end, an annual tradition of Disney CEO Bob Iger sending a holiday message to D23 members continues. D23 members received the following message from Bob Iger. Dear Mr. Daps, As we celebrate the holiday season, I want to express my appreciation to all of you who make up the…
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Get Ready to Return to Race on Jakku with New ‘Star Wars: Galactic Racer’ Trailer
The Game Awards was a great event for Star Wars fans this year. Two new Star Wars games were announced during the awards ceremony. This included Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic and also Star Wars: Galactic Racer. This second new game will see players return to Jakku to race on an unsanctioned track…
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‘Star Wars: Fate of the Old Republic’ Trailer Takes Players to a Time of Rebirth After the Old Republic
Lucasfilm Games has announced a new single-player action role-playing game. This game comes from a new studio from the director of Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic. The new studio is Arcanaut Studios, which was founded by accomplished game director Casey Hudson. He will be leading this new story that takes place after the…
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Walt Disney World Resort Announces Final Day for Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith
Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith will soon be Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets. Previously, it was known that this transformation would be sometime in 2026. Already, the transformation has begun with the preshow being closed off. Now, the final day for the current version of this attraction is known. The final day…
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Christmas at Disneyland in 1966 ~ Photoniks ~ Episode 11
Join Mr. Daps and Clocky as they go back and look at Disneyland at Christmas time in 1966. They visit Main Street, Sleeping Beauty Castle, and Frontierland in this episode of Photoniks. The big question is: are they video cameras, spotlights, or what on Main Street? Are they related to Candlelight somehow? Let us know…
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Mayim Bialik | DISNEY THIS DAY | December 12, 1975
On this day in 1975, actress and neuroscientist Mayim Bialik was born. Her most notable early appearance was in Touchstone’s ‘Beaches’ in 1988 where she played a young Bette Midler. Bialik went on to star in the ‘Blossom’ sitcom, also from Touchstone. Her voice can be heard in multiple Disney shows, including on ‘Kim Possible’…
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Walt Disney World Cast Members & Guests Donate Over 25,000 Toys to Florida Families
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! This wonderful time of the year is being made even more magical by Walt Disney World cast members and other guests who came together through the Disney Ultimate Toy Drive for Central Florida families. This is in support of Toys for Tots. So far this year, cast…
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Exclusive: Chip ‘n Dale Merchandise Arrives on Disney Store
The Disney Store has some new and exclusive Chip ‘n Dale merchandise. This merchandise has arrived as guests are shopping for Christmas presents and is sure to be a hit with anyone who is a fan of these troublesome chipmunks. Exclusive to Disney’s online retail website is a sweatshirt and a pouch set. They can…
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Merry Menagerie Brings Holiday Magic to Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Walt Disney World Resort is always a magical place to visit. During the holidays, the magic is amplified even more! Throughout the parks, resorts, and Disney Springs, there are lots of merry offerings to be experienced and enjoyed. At Disney’s Animal Kingdom, the Merry Menagerie brings a healthy dose of merry magic with the hand-crafted…
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Gary Sinise Shares About “Snowball Express” at Walt Disney World Resort
Gary Sinise and his Gary Sinise Foundation have an annual tradition of taking children and families of fallen heroes to Walt Disney World Resort during the holiday season. This is a 5-Day trip that is filled with connection, remembrance, and the magic of Disney. The “Snowball Express” began in 2006 and continues to grow each…
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New ‘Disney Unscripted’ Gives Look at Holiday Transformation of Cars Land at Disneyland Resort
Every year for the Holidays at the Disneyland Resort, Cars Land transforms with holiday decorations that are themed to the world of Pixar’s Cars. Wreaths, trees, and other decorations that are all in-world help bring to life the seasonal celebration each year in a spectacular way. In the newest Disney Unscripted from the Disney Parks,…
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Stitch Crash Lands on Aladdin Stage
Recently, Stitch made a crash landing on the ice for Disney on Ice. This was a part of Disney’s Holiday Magic Tour. This is an effort by the House of Mouse to further Disney’s mission of making holiday magic for countless kids and families, particularly for those in need. Stitch continued his surprise visits this…
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Disney Announces Agreement with OpenAI to Bring Characters to Sora
The Walt Disney Company announced a new agreement today with OpenAI that will allow its characters to be brought to Sora. Disney says that this agreement is a significant step in making standards for responsible AI in entertainment. The agreement is for three years. During these three years, Sora will be able to generate user-prompted…