Author: Mr. Daps
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Confectionery Mickey Pumpkin Display Appears at Disneyland Hotel
A new massive confectionery pumpkin display has arrived at the Disneyland Hotel. This replaces a display that was originally at the location at the beginning of Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort. The new pumpkin is a recreation of the Mickey Jack-O-Lantern that is found on Main Street, U.S.A. at Disneyland. It also has 13…
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Walt: The Man Behind the Myth | DISNEY THIS DAY | September 16, 2001
On this day in 2001, the documentary ‘Walt: The Man Behind the Myth’ premiered on ABC’s ‘The Wonderful World of Disney.’ The biographical program about Walt Disney’s life and career was created in celebration of his 100th birthday. Narrated by Dick Van Dyke and presented by Walt’s eldest daughter, Diane Disney Miller, the program featured…
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Donald Duck Makes Surprise Appearance in Sombrero at Disneyland on First Day of Hispanic and Latin American Heritage Month
The Disneyland Resort is celebrating Hispanic and Latin American Heritage Month. Throughout the resort, there are cuisines to be enjoyed and characters to be met, a display in the Downtown Disney District Resort, and today, Donald Duck is making a special appearance at Disneyland. Donald Duck, wearing a sombrero, is meeting with guests along the Small World mall…
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VIDEO: Musical Moment with Rapunzel and Flynn at Disney Adventure World
When Disney Adventure World officially debuted to the world earlier this year, there were plenty of new experiences to be had. It would be very easy to focus on some of the bigger offerings, like Frozen Ever After in Disney Adventure World’s World of Frozen or the Disney Cascade of Lights nighttime spectacular. There are…
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Disney+ Introduces Playlists
Disney+ has unveiled a new feature on Disney’s streaming service called Playlists. Playlists were created by Disney to address the problem many viewers have of spending more time looking for what to watch than actually enjoying the streaming experience. As more content continues to be added to the Disney+ library, this challenge becomes increasingly daunting.…
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Here’s How to Celebrate Hispanic & Latin American Heritage Month at Walt Disney World
Hispanic & Latin American Heritage Month runs from September 15th to October 15th. This is a month-long celebration of Hispanic and Latino history and culture. At Walt Disney World Resort, this is being celebrated in multiple ways. Walt Disney World shared that Puerto Rican superstar Luis Fonsi stopped by The Most Magical Place on Earth…
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Disneyland Paris Reveals Exclusive Art for Refurbished Disney Sequoia Lodge Rooms
Disney Sequoia Lodge at Disneyland Paris is currently undergoing a substantial refurbishment. Part of this makeover will see the rooms at Disney Sequoia Lodge receive rooms themed to Bambi, Brave, and Pocahontas. As part of the refurbishment, Walt Disney Imagineering Paris and Walt Disney Animation Studios have worked together to create new artwork that is…
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Celebrate September 21 at EPCOT With Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind and More!
September 21 is a great day to be at EPCOT. This is the day when fans don’t have to play any guessing games when they go on Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind. There will also be some other fun offerings to be enjoyed throughout the day by guests visiting EPCOT. Guardians of the Galaxy:…
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Pick or Pass – GEEKS CORNER #833
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week, the Geeks are trying something a bit different. They are playing a game of “Pick or Pass.” The way it works is that a prompt is given, and then each Geek says whether they would pick (agree) that prompt or pass (disagree) on it. Most of these prompts come…
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Ellen’s Energy Adventure | DISNEY THIS DAY | September 15, 1996
On this day in 1996, Ellen’s Energy Adventure opened at EPCOT, replacing the opening-day attraction, Universe of Energy. The slow-moving dark ride was a comedic take on energy production from the primeval era to the future, and starred Ellen DeGeneres, Bill Nye the Science Guy, and Jamie Lee Curtis. Illustrating the theme, two acres of…
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Avengers Jeep Returns Home in Avengers Campus
The Avengers Jeep has returned home inside Avengers Campus. Anyone who has walked through Avengers Campus recently will have seen this vehicle parked between the Avengers HQ building and Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! On Monday, guests walking through the Campus noticed that the Jeep had been returned to its former home in…
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New Disney Ad Spotlights Local Businesses
It takes more than just the magic makers who are seen to bring the magic to life. A new advertisement from Disney called Sounds of Disney has been released. It almost looks like a mini-documentary and showcases how Disney has a nationwide economic impact. As it showcases the Cast members at work, there are audio…
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More Scrims Go Up Around The Little Mermaid – Ariel’s Undersea Adventure at Disney California Adventure
Walls and scrims recently went up around The Little Mermaid – Ariel’s Undersea Adventure. This comes as the exterior of the attraction apparently gets some love. This is the first time that this attraction has received this kind of attention since opening in 2011. On Monday, more scrims and scaffolding could be seen going up…
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The Mad Tea Party at Disneyland Closes for Extended Refurbishment
The Mad Tea Party in Fantasyland at Disneyland is now closed. This is part of a planned extended refurbishment for the beloved attraction that was inspired by Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Alice in Wonderland. While the attraction was open on Sunday for guests to enjoy spinning around The Happiest Place on Earth, on Monday it…
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Disney Store at Selfridges Manchester Trafford Is Now Open!
The Disney Store at Selfridges Manchester Trafford is now officially open. This new Disney Store gives Disney fans across Manchester and the North West a new dedicated Disney destination at the Trafford Centre. Inside, there is an immersive shopping experience that gives fans of all ages the opportunity to explore official Disney, Pixar, MARVEL, and…
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New Trailer and Poster Released for ESPN’s ‘Portrait of an Artist: Stephen Curry’
ESPN has released a new trailer and poster for its upcoming documentary, Portrait of an Artist: Stephen Curry. Religion of Sports co-founder Gotham Chopra directs this ESPN Films documentary. It will be released exclusively in IMAX theaters on October 9, 2026. Check out the trailer here: Portrait of an Artist: Stephen Curry Official Description On…
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The Magic of Disney Animation Opens at Walt Disney World Resort
The Magic of Disney Animation is now open for guests of all ages to enjoy. To commemorate the opening of this magical place, Disney brought dozens of characters together for a photo in front of its entrance. In fact, there were 60 characters in total for this very special moment. This was reminiscent of the…
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Check Out These Halloween Costume Ideas For All Ages
Halloween is almost here and is already being celebrated in the parks. There is still plenty of time to get Halloween costumes together before upcoming Halloween parties and trick-or-treating. Disney recently shared some ideas for different costumes for all ages. Below are ideas from a range of different fandoms for a variety of ages. Take…
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Kimberly Williams-Paisley | DISNEY THIS DAY | September 14, 1971
On this day in 1971, actress, author, and philanthropist Kimberly Williams-Paisley was born. She may be best remembered for her breakout role as Annie Banks-MacKenzie in Touchstone’s ‘Father of the Bride’ parts one and two. She appeared on the ABC series ‘According to Jim’ and ‘Nashville.’ Other Disney roles included Gwen Daugherty in ‘Indian Summer’…
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Disney Wishables Shimmer Mystery Plush Arrives at Disney Store
Mystery boxes seem to be more popular than ever now. They have even arrived at the Disney Store. This Halloween season, the new Disney Wishables Shimmer Mystery Plush has materialized on DisneyStore.com. These Wishables include favorite dogs and cats from Disney stories in Halloween costumes. This includes Pluto as Mummy, Figaro as Pumpkin, Lady as…
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Blending Fandom and Flavor: From Disneyland Churros to Geek Eats
In this episode of Daps Magic: Disney and Positive Stuff, host Mr. Daps is joined by long-time Daps Magic team member and culinary creator Sarah Stubbs (also known as DC Sarah) from Geeks Who Eat. Together, they explore the rich, evolving history of food at the Disneyland Resort, trace its shift from simple park dining…
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Yzma – Caption of the Week
This year, Yzma is the newest villain to join Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party. She delights partygoers as she plots Kuzco’s demise from a stage near Grizzly River Run. Before we get too far into Yzma’s diabolical plans, though, take a moment to check out what happened with Ernesto de la Cruz…
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Frontierland Shootin’ Exposition Reopens at Disneyland
After being closed for refurbishment, the Frontierland Shootin’ Exposition has reopened in Frontierland at Disneyland. The walls and scrims came down on Friday to reveal a refreshed and vibrant-looking experience. With the reopening of this experience, things looked simpler and easier to see. For the most part, it is the same experience as before. It…
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Elias Disney | DISNEY THIS DAY | September 13, 1941
On this day in 1941, Elias Disney, father of Walt and Roy O. Disney, sadly passed away at age 82. Born in Ontario, Canada in 1859, Elias was the son of Irish immigrants. He moved his family wherever opportunity called, from small towns to growing cities. Elias worked as a farmer, machinist, carpenter, hotel proprietor,…