Author: Mr. Daps
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Charlotte “Lottie” La Bouff Makes First Disneyland Appearance at Sweethearts’ Nite
Charlotte “Lottie” La Bouff has made her first appearance. The character from The Princess and the Frog made her debut on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at Disneyland After Dark: Sweethearts’ Nite. She could be found in New Orleans Square, lighting up the night with her charming personality. Lottie was dressed to the nines and looking…
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Visionary Vibes: Unpacking the Lessons of Disneyland Handcrafted
In this episode, Mr. Daps reflects on the documentary ‘Disneyland Handcrafted’ and shares key lessons learned from Walt Disney’s vision and passion in creating Disneyland. He emphasizes the importance of having a clear vision, the contagious nature of passion, the beauty in the messy process of creation, the power of human hands in bringing ideas…
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Hurry Home – A Lunar New Year Celebration Returns As World of Color Pre-Show
Since the start of the Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration, World of Color Happiness has had an amusing pre-show that has The Muppets reminding guests not to jump in the bay. For the Lunar New Year celebration at the Disneyland Resort, this is changing. Hurry Home – A Lunar New Year Celebration has returned as the…
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101 Dalmatians | DISNEY THIS DAY | January 25, 1961
On this day in 1961, ‘One Hundred and One Dalmatians’ debuted in theaters. The story was based on a novel of the same name by Dodie Smith. Dalmatians Pongo and Perdida must rescue their puppies and the Dalmatians of London from the clutches of vile villain Cruella de Vil. The film used Xerox photography to…
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Red Panda Mei Meets With Guests for the First Time at Disneyland Resort
It’s a fantastic time to be a fan of Pixar’s Turning Red. This year, for the Lunar New Year celebration, Red Panda Mei is meeting with guests for the first time at the Disneyland Resort. While this massive character had previously been seen before in Pixar’s Better Together – A Pixar Pals Celebration parade, Mei…
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Check Out This Year’s Lunar New Year Merchandise for the Year of the Horse at Disney California Adventure
The Lunar New Year celebration at the Disneyland Resort is in full swing! From January 23 through February 22nd, guests can experience this special time of year with offerings inspired by Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese cultures. This includes some incredible food offerings (check them out here), entertainment offerings, and more. There is also some really great…
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The Food and Beverages of Lunar New Year the Year of the Horse at Disney California Adventure
The annual Lunar New Year celebration at the Disneyland Resort began this weekend. Continuing through February 22, 2026, this celebration includes incredible entertainment, merchandise, and delicious food and beverage offerings. These can be found in booths throughout Disney California Adventure along the parade route and also at specific locations in the park and beyond. The…
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Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue! Celebrates 20 Years of Scares by Giving Out Buttons
On Friday, January 23, 2026, Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue! celebrated 20 years of scares. To celebrate this milestone at the Disneyland Resort, buttons were given out to those who rode the attraction throughout the day. The buttons show a less than thrilled Roz on them with some laugh canisters. It also…
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Horace Horsecollar Debuts New Lunar New Year Outfit at Disney California Adventure
The Lunar New Year celebration has begun at the Disneyland Resort. Centered in Disney California Adventure, this is a celebration that honors the Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese cultures and their traditions. This year is the Year of the Horse. Because of this, Horace Horsecollar is getting the spotlight shown on him. He can be seen…
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Disney Legend Wilfred Jackson | DISNEY THIS DAY | January 24, 1906
On this day in 1906, director, animator, composer, and Disney Legend Wilfred Jackson was born. In 1928, “Jaxon” was the first person to figure out how to sync animation with music for ‘Steamboat Willie.’ He was promoted to an animator and then to a director of ‘Silly Symphony’ shorts, three of which won Academy Awards.…
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Sign for Gordon Ramsay at The Carnaby Revealed as Chef Ramsay Visits Disneyland Resort Location
An exciting new milestone was reached on Friday as the sign was revealed for Gordon Ramsay at The Carnaby. This new gastropub will be found on the future permanent home of the Earl of Sandwich. On the same day that the sign was revealed, Chef Gordon Ramsay himself visited the location with Disneyland Resort President Thomas…
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Chip ‘n’ Dale Debut Adorable New Outfits in Mulan’s Lunar New Year Procession
The Lunar New Year celebration at the Disneyland Resort is officially underway. From January 23 through February 22, guests can visit Disney California Adventure and experience this celebration of Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese cultures. This includes some incredible food offerings, character interactions, merchandise, and entertainment. One of the bigger entertainment offerings is Mulan’s Lunar New…
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Classic Haunted Mansion Reopens at Disneyland
The classic version of the Haunted Mansion is once again open at Disneyland. Since the Halloween Time celebration began in August 2025, the attraction has featured its holiday overlay, Haunted Mansion Holiday. On Friday, January 23, 2026, the original version of the attraction returned. The return of the attraction appeared to see it getting some…
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New Trailer for ‘The Muppet Show’ Arrives Ahead of February Debut
A new trailer was released today for the highly anticipated remount of The Muppet Show. This special event will be available on Disney+ and ABC on February 4, 2026. This show hearkens back to the original The Muppet Show, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Along with the new trailer, it was announced…
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Bullseye Takes Center Stage at Hong Kong Disneyland and Shanghai Disney Resort for Chinese New Year 2026 Celebrations
Chinese New Year 2026 Celebrations are soon kicking off at Hong Kong Disneyland and Shanghai Disney Resort. This year, being the year of the horse, Bullseye is taking center stage at the celebrations. At Shanghai Disney Resort, festivities will kick off on January 28 through March 3. Hong Kong Disneyland Resort starts its celebration on…
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VIDEO: Inside Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway: Behind‑the‑Scenes Secrets from Imagineers Who Built It
Walt Disney Imagineering has released another video that gives a look at how things work. This time, the behind-the-scenes look was for Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway. The video is a part of the WED Rides. In these videos and the WED Walks, Disney gives a behind-the-scenes look at Disney attractions and experiences with the…
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Handcrafted Disneyland ~ Photoniks ~ Episode 14
Welcome to Photoniks! On this episode of Photoniks, Mr. Daps and Clocky take a look at several pictures that show the handcrafted details that went into making Disneyland in pictures from the early years of the park. This comes as Disneyland Handcrafted arrives on Disney+ and the Disney YouTube Channel. Join the conversation and share your own observations and…
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Monsters, Inc.: Mike and Sulley to the Rescue!
On this day in 2006, Monsters, Inc.: Mike and Sulley to the Rescue! opens at Disney’s California Adventure. The attraction takes guests on an adventure through Monstropolis as seen in the Pixar Animation Studios film, “Monsters, Inc.” The attraction replaced Superstar Limo, an opening day attraction at what was then called Disney’s California Adventure. The…
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Cathy’s Cookies Opens in Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort
Cathy’s Cookies is now open in the Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort. The opening of this is something that locals have been anticipated since it was first announced that it was being added to the Downtown Disney District lineup. The sizable kiosk opened on Thursday night as rain let up. It was almost…
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Disneyland Resort Announces Reopening Date for Napa Rose at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa
The Napa Rose is the premier restaurant at the Disneyland Resort. Found at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, it is led by Chef Andrew Sutton and Executive Chef Clint Chin. When it reopens, the reimagined dining experience will celebrate and build upon its 25-year legacy of California wine country cuisine with global influences. Today,…
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New 2026 Merchandise Revealed for Walt Disney World Resort
Walt Disney World Resort has revealed new merchandise for 2026. This covers a wide range of different types of merchandise that help bring memories home from the Most Magical Place on Earth. The Disney Parks Blog shared the following look at the new merchandise for guests to get this year to commemorate their experiences and…
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New Trailer for ‘The Muppet Show’ to Drop Tomorrow!
A new trailer for The Muppet Show is set to drop tomorrow, Friday, January 23, 2026. This comes after the recent release of a teaser trailer for the special event show. It was released during Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest on New Year’s Eve on ABC. The Muppet Show will be…
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Knott’s Berry Farm Offering Grad Nights for 2026 Graduates
Knott’s Berry Farm is joining a tradition for graduates in Southern California this year. Knott’s Berry Farm will be offering Grad Nites for both Senior and Junior Grad Nites. These private events give students the chance to laugh, bond, and celebrate their scholastic achievements with friends in an amusement park reserved exclusively for them. Students…
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GUIDE: Disneyland After Dark: Sweethearts’ Nite Characters and Entertainment
Disneyland After Dark: Sweethearts’ Nite is a sold-out event that celebrates true love. This event is being offered on select nights at Disneyland in the nights leading up to, and around, Valentine’s Day. The night will be full of special photo ops, merchandise, food and beverage, characters, and entertainment. Below is a look at the…