Author: Mr. Daps
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25 Years of Downtown Disney – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #798
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week, the big topic that is focused on is the Downtown Disney. This comes as the Downtown Disney District celebrated its 25th anniversary on Monday. To help talk about this subject, Doug Marsh joins Mr. Daps and Caitie. Along with talking about the origins, past, and present of Downtown Disney,…
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Pueblo Pluto | DISNEY THIS DAY | January 14, 1949
On this day in 1949, the Pluto cartoon ‘Pueblo Pluto’ was released. Mickey and Pluto explore a small town in the desert Southwest. Mickey gives Pluto a bone, but another dog – Ronnie, the St. Bernard puppy – snatches it and runs off into a cactus patch. Pluto jumps down into the patch to retrieve…
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How to Watch ‘Disneyland Handcrafted’ Early!
Disneyland Handcrafted will arrive on Disney+ and Disney’s YouTube channel on January 22, 2026. Ahead of the debut of this Leslie Iwerks documentary about the year leading up to the opening of Disneyland, this film will be at the AMC Burbank Town Center 8 for a limited run. This will give fans the chance to…
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PEANUTS Return With New Entertainment for Knott’s PEANUTS Celebration
Knott’s PEANUTS Celebration is returning to Knott’s Berry Farm starting on January 31, 2026. It will continue on weekends through February 22, 2026. This year’s celebration will not only see the return of favorite PEANUTS characters, but it will also see a new on-the-move musical arriving. Ahead of the arrival of this happy celebration, Knott’s…
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Red Panda Mei to Meet with Guests During Lunar New Year Celebration at Disney California Adventure
The Lunar New Year celebration begins at the Disneyland Resort on January 23rd and continues through February 22nd. During this celebration, there will be multiple ways to celebrate the Year of the Horse. This includes some incredible food, beverage, and novelty offerings along with merchandise, entertainment, and unique character meet-and-greet opportunities. A new character meet-and-greet…
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Geek Eats: Lunar New Year Celebration Food & Beverage Guide
The Lunar New Year celebration runs from January 23 to February 22, 2026. This year, the celebration rings in the Year of the Horse. During the celebration, guests at the Disneyland Resort will find offerings that are inspired by Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese traditions. This year, there will be over 50 unique, limited-time menu items and…
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Black Panther and Fantastic Four Appear in Newest ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Teaser
Another new Avengers: Doomsday teaser has arrived, continuing the trend of releasing these trailers on Tuesdays in the new year. This week sees the Fantastic Four apparently going to Wakanda. This one starts with a very serious note as Shuri (Letitia Wright) says, “I’ve lost everyone that matters to me. A king has his duties,…
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Julia Louis-Dreyfus | DISNEY THIS DAY | January 13, 1961
On this day in 1961, actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus was born. For Pixar, she voiced Princess Atta in ‘A Bug’s Life,’ Rochelle in ‘Planes,’ and Laurel Lightfoot in ‘Onward.’ She has played Valentina Allegra de Fontaine in multiple Marvel Cinematic Universe films and TV shows since 2021. Louis-Dreyfus may be best known for her Emmy-winning roles…
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Voice of Mickey Mouse & Disney Fine Artist, Bret Iwan, to Appear at EPCOT International Festival of the Arts
The 2026 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts starts on February 16 and continues through February 23rd. During this beautiful festival, EPCOT will be full of many different types of art. Ranging from artwork to bring home to culinary art to some incredible entertainment art, there is no shortage of ways to appreciate (or learn…
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New Logo Revealed for Downtown Disney District on 25th Anniversary
On January 12, 2001, Downtown Disney officially opened to the public (see photos and read more about this here). Since then, the Downtown Disney District has grown and evolved through the years. This has seen the coming and going of businesses and restaurants. More recently, it has seen a substantial transformation of the Downtown Disney…
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Al Nassar to Be Special Guest at Walt’s Barn on January 18
Walt’s Barn opens once a month for Disney fans or curious guests to visit at Griffith Park. Walt Disney’s Carolwood Barn is Walt’s original workshop. It could also be considered the birthplace of Imagineering. Along with the opportunity to visit this historic building, guests can also check out some of the displays that are found…
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‘It’s a Miracle’ in New ‘Disneyland Handcrafted’ Video
A new clip for Disneyland Handcrafted has debuted on YouTube. This comes after the new Leslie Iwerks documentary premiered last week at the Walt Disney Studios (read more here). This new clip shows some never-seen-before clips showing some of the final days before the opening of Disneyland. This comes as it is noted that it…
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Scrims Come Down Around Earl of Sandwich Revealing Progress
The scrims around the new home of the Earl of Sandwich in the Downtown Disney District were down this weekend. This came as Santa Ana wins buffeted the Disneyland Resort. With the scrims down, guests at the Disneyland Resort could see the progress that is being made on the location. This comes ahead of its…
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Christmas Tree Comes Down at Disneyland
For the last week, Disney fans have eagerly watched as the Christmas tree at Disneyland has continued to stand at Christmas Tree Point in Town Square at the end of Main Street, USA. As other decorations have disappeared and the classic background music returned, the massive Christmas tree on Main Street continued to stand. On…
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Haunted Mansion Holiday Closes for Transformation to Classic Attraction at Disneyland
Haunted Mansion Holiday has ended its holiday run for the 2025 season. Since Halloween Time began last August, Jack Skellington has made his home in the New Orleans Square attraction. The classic version of Haunted Mansion is scheduled to reopen on January 23, 2026. This is fairly consistent with the schedule that has been in…
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Lizzie McGuire | DISNEY THIS DAY | January 12, 2001
On this day in 2001, ‘Lizzie McGuire’ debuted on the Disney Channel. The show was a classic coming-of-age story starring Hillary Duff. Middle schooler Lizzie deals with the obstacles of growing up, surrounded by close friends and loving family. The show’s imaginative and unconventional mixed media format was unique on the Disney Channel at the…
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‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Wins Weekend Box Office Once Again
Avatar: Fire and Ash continues to dominate at the box office. This weekend, the film celebrated its fourth consecutive weekend at the top. It brought in $21.3 million domestically. This brings the total of its domestic run up to $342.6 million. Globally, the film has earned $1.23 billion. While this is not as strong a…
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Disneyland Handcrafted – Daps Magic – Disney and positive stuff
In this engaging conversation, Mr. Daps and Adam Bankhurst discuss their experiences at the world premiere of the documentary ‘Disneyland Handcrafted.’ They share their excitement about visiting Walt Disney Studios for the first time, the focus on the people behind Disneyland’s creation, and the innovative sound design that enhances the documentary. They delve into the…
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Downtown Disney District | January 11, 2001
On this day in 2001, a special preview event was held at the Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort the night before its grand opening. The high-energy party was hosted by actor Sylvester Stallone and his wife and was a fundraiser for the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation. Donors were the first to experience…
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Kathryn Hahn in Talks to Play Mother Gothel in Disney’s Live-Action ‘Tangled’
Recently, Disney revealed that Teagan Croft and Milo Manheim will be playing Rapunzel and Flynn Rider in its live-action Tangled. At one point, Scarlett Johansson was connected with this film as Mother Gothel. This is not the case anymore, however. Disney is now in talks with Kathryn Hahn to play Mother Gothel in the film. If…
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Jimmy Zasowski Promoted to President of Platform Distribution for Disney Entertainment and ESPN
Disney has promoted Jimmy Zasowski to the new role of President of Platform Distribution for Disney Entertainment and ESPN. In the new role, he will be responsible for distribution and monetization for Disney’s streaming platforms and linear television networks. This includes streamers like Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN, and traditional television networks like ABC. He will…
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Austin & Ally | DISNEY THIS DAY | January 10, 2016
On this day in 2016, the two-episode series finale of ‘Austin & Ally’ aired on the Disney Channel. Set in Miami, the show follows two aspiring teen musicians with opposite personalities, outgoing Austin and reserved Ally. The unlikely pair’s relationship starts off rocky with Austin stealing Ally’s song, but soon each realizes they can bring…
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Disney+ to Add Vertical Video Later This Year
Vertical video is coming to Disney+ later this year in the United States. The addition comes after the success that Disney has seen with “Verts” on its ESPN platform already. The news came from CES, where Disney shared how its latest technology and data capabilities are powering stronger outcomes for brands across the most scaled…
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Touring Walt Disney’s Office at the Walt Disney Studios
Disneyland Handcrafted will be arriving on Disney+ and on the Disney YouTube channel on January 22, 2026. When it does, fans will get an in-depth look at the year leading up to the opening of Disneyland. This includes never-before-seen footage of the ups and downs of constructing this first-of-its-kind park. It is a film that…