Author: Mr. Daps
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The Disney Cruise Line Christens the Disney Adventure During Magical Celebration in Singapore with Robert Downey Jr.
The Disney Adventure arrived at its home port in Singapore earlier this week. Following its arrival, the Disney Cruise Line celebrated this beautiful new ship joining the Disney Cruise Line fleet and christened it. This was done during a star-studded event that took place in the Walt Disney Theatre aboard the ship. This event used…
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‘Sounds of Magic’ Debuts at Disneyland After Dark: 70 Years of Favorites
A new musical debuted at Disneyland After Dark: 70 Years of Favorites on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. The show, Sounds of Magic on Rivers of America, brought to life music that could have been heard in shows from days gone by at the Disneyland Resort. Some of these shows were in Disneyland and others in Disney…
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Zootopia | DISNEY THIS DAY | March 4, 2016
On this day in 2016, ‘Zootopia’ debuted in theaters. Judy Hopps moves to the big city to become the first rabbit in the police force. Desperate to prove herself, she must partner with con artist fox Nick Wilde to uncover a surprising conspiracy. The movie was a critical and box office success, earning praise for…
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Eggstravaganza Returns to Disney California Adventure
The Eggstravaganza is back at the Disneyland Resort. Guests can go on three different egg hunts at The Happiest Place on Earth. There are egg hunts in Disneyland, Disney California Adventure, and the Downtown Disney District. This year’s Eggstravaganza runs from March 3 to April 6, 2026. For each Eggstravaganza offering, guests can purchase a…
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Eggstravaganza Returns to Disneyland for Spring Season
A popular scavenger hunt has returned to the Disneyland Resort. The Eggstravaganza has three different offerings that can be experienced by guests who want to go on an egg hunt at The Happiest Place on Earth! There is a version for Disneyland, Downtown Disney District, or Disney California Adventure for guests to enjoy. This offering…
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Floral Minnie Mouse Greets Guests to Disneyland During Women’s History Month
Throughout most of the year, a floral Mickey Mouse can be found at the entrance of Disneyland in front of Main Street Station. Every day, thousands of guests pose in front of the floral Mickey and train station as they start their day at The Happiest Place on Earth! During the month of March, they…
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‘Zootopia 2’ to Arrive on Disney+ on March 11
Zootopia 2 will soon be slithering its way onto Disney+. Today, Disney revealed that the popular sequel will be arriving on its premiere streaming service on March 11, 2026. The film was originally released in theaters in March. The film sees Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde again teaming up for another adventure. This time, they…
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Disney Adventure Arrives at Home Port of Singapore
The Disney Cruise Line’s newest ship has arrived at its home port for the next five years, Singapore. The Disney Adventure arrived on the evening of March 3rd in Singapore. This marked the culmination of a global cruise that started in Europe and made its way to Florida, California, and Tokyo, before arriving in Singapore.…
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Mrs. Knott’s Chicken Dinner Offering Boysenberry Festival Brunch
Mrs. Knott’s Chicken Dinner is known for the fried chicken that has been a legendary gift for fans of Knott’s for over a century. Another fun offering that comes out of this restaurant is its specialty bunches. As the 2026 Knott’s Boysenberry Festival gets ready to get started on March 13, Mrs. Knott’s Chicken Dinner…
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Orange Bird | DISNEY THIS DAY | March 3, 1971
On this day in 1971, Walt Disney World’s citrus mascot, Orange Bird, made his debut at a press event in Lakeland, Florida. The cheerful bird was sponsored by the Florida Citrus Commission and promoted the state’s sunshine and citrus fruit. Orange Bird often visited guests as a walkaround character at the Sunshine Tree Terrace restaurant…
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New Pressed Coins Celebrating Disney California Adventure’s 25th Anniversary Arrive at Disneyland Resort
Last month, Disney California Adventure celebrated the official 25th anniversary of the second park at the Disneyland Resort. This included some fun new outfits for Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse, the return of Soarin’ Over California, commemorative maps, merchandise, and a novelty “bucket.” A new to Daps Magic set of pressed coins can now be…
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D23 Offers Tours of New Amsterdam Theatre in New York City
The historic New Amsterdam Theatre in New York City is the current home of Aladdin – The Hit Broadway Musical. On April 22 and 23, 2026, D23 will be hosting tours of this theatre that has been the home to shows like The Ziegfeld Follies and Mary Poppins. The theatre opened in 1903 and is…
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Disney Store Japan Cat Plush Arrives on DisneyStore.com
There are a lot of international merchandise offerings coming to DisneyStore.com in the month of March! As the month kicks off, a line of cat plush from Disney Store Japan has arrived on Disney Store. The collection includes several favorite feline characters from Disney. This collection includes Figaro from Pinocchio, Lucifer from Cinderella, and Marie from The Aristocats in plush or keychain form.…
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LEGO SMART Play Arrives on Disney Store
The new interactive LEGO system, called LEGO SMART Play, has arrived on Disney Store. The highly anticipated next generation of LEGO includes the LEGO SMART Brick, LEGO SMART Tags, and LEGO SMART Minifigures. They can react in real time and feature more than 20 patented world-firsts within the technology. LEGO SMART Play responds to actions…
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A Shark on a Car Comes to The Grove Ahead of ‘Hoppers’ Arrival in Theaters
A unique promotional device has arrived at The Grove in Los Angeles for Hoppers. This comes ahead of the release of the new Pixar Animation Studios film on March 6th in theaters. A car with a shark and characters from the film on and in it could be found this weekend at The Grove. The…
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Figment Cartoon Comes to Life in New ‘How NOT To Draw’ Short
A new episode of How NOT To Draw has been released on YouTube. In it, a cartoon version of Figment comes to life. The short is narrated by Neil Patrick Harris, who is joined by Figment (voiced by A.J. LoCascio). Together, they use imagination and are inspired by items in the room to create different…
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Disney Greenlights ‘ZOMBIES 5’
A new movie in the Zombies franchise is on the way. ZOMBIES 5 has been given a greenlight for the film to be made for Disney+ and Disney Channel. Malachi Barton and Freya Skye are set to return to their breakout roles as Victor and Nova. Franchise stars Milo Manheim and Meg Donnelly return to executive…
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Bryce Dallas Howard | DISNEY THIS DAY | March 2, 1981
On this day in 1981, actress and director Bryce Dallas Howard was born. As the eldest child of former actor and Oscar-winning director Ron Howard, filmmaking is in her blood. For Disney, Howard appeared in the 2016 ‘Pete’s Dragon,’ remake, ‘The Help,’ and ‘The Village.’ She directed episodes of the ‘Star Wars’ series ‘The Mandalorian,’…
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Scrims Go Up Around Block of Main Street, U.S.A. at Disneyland
Throughout the Disneyland Resort, work can often be seen done. Traditionally, work was done on attractions and buildings during the “off season.” In recent years, there hasn’t been a traditional “off season” and work has been seen at many different times of the year. This year, in a more traditional “off season” time of year,…
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Make it Gray! – Work Rapidly Continues on Cinderella Castle Painting Project
“Make it Blue!” “Make it Pink!” This is the argument that is heard in Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Sleeping Beauty. Last year at Destination D23, it was announced that the Cinderella Castle would be getting a new paint scheme. This new paint scheme would be reminiscent of the classic colors that originally graced the castle…
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Disneyland Resort’s Focus: Young Families and Immersive Experiences
In this episode of Daps Magic – Disney and positive stuff, Mr. Daps discusses Disneyland Resort’s focus on young families, immersive entertainment, and making the park more accessible and magical for all guests. He shares insights from a conversation with Disneyland leadership about future plans, new offerings like Bluey’s Best Day Ever, and strategies to…
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Walt Disney | DISNEY THIS DAY | March 1, 1941
On this day in 1941, Walt Disney gave the radio address “Our American Culture” as part of the “Our American Way of Living” weekly broadcast series. Organized by the National Council of Women as World War II raged overseas, the talks sought to combat fascism and authoritarianism with American ideals. Disney’s speech reinforced that “the…
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Disneyland Paris’ ‘Minnie’s Dream Factory’ Soundtrack Now on Music Streaming Services
Minnie’s Dream Factory debuted earlier this month at Walt Disney Studios (soon to be Disney Adventure World). In this new immersive show, guests discover how teamwork, self-confidence, and a spark of imagination can make every dream possible. This is, of course, done with the help of Minnie Mouse, who has Daisy, Donald, and Chip ‘n’…
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America Sings Weekend | DISNEY THIS DAY | February 28, 1981
On this day in 1981, “America Sings Weekend” kicked off at Disneyland. The promotion honored all things patriotic. Guests received free admission to the America Sings attraction, which normally required a “D” ticket. Other entertainment included special flag-raising and lowering ceremonies, a photo opportunity with Sam the Eagle, and performances from military bands, drill teams,…