Author: Mr. Daps
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New Leslie Iwerks Film to Debut at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event
A new film from acclaimed Disney filmmaker Leslie Iwerks was announced today. It will debut at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event this summer. Iwerks is behind the recently released documentary, Disneyland Handcrafted. The announcement about this new film was shared during a special media preview of D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event at The…
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2026 Disney Legend Class Revealed Ahead of D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event
D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event will be taking place on August 14, 15, and 16 this summer. When it does, there will be over 50 panels and presentations during these three magical days at the Anaheim Convention Center and Honda Center. The marquee presentations will take place at the Honda Center once each day.…
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D23 Announces First Details For D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event
D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event will be returning to Anaheim, California, on August 14, 15, and 16, 2026. This will be the culmination of a week of celebrations leading up to this ultimate Disney fan event. Daps Magic was invited to The Walt Disney Studios to learn about what is coming for this very…
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Progress Continues on Cinderella Castle at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom
The transformation of Walt Disney World’s Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom continues. Work is currently underway to paint the castle in a theme that is an homage to its original paint scheme. The announcement for this change was made at Destination D23 in the fall of 2025. Now, the realization of that announcement is coming…
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The Creation of ‘Bluey’s Best Day Ever!’
Bluey’s Best Day Ever! is now being offered daily in the Fantasyland Theatre at Disneyland. This celebration of all that is Bluey sees the Fantasyland Theatre transformed into the schoolyard of Bluey’s school. While guests visit, they can sing, dance, and play with Bluey, enjoy some fave foods, take photos, experience activities, and a whole…
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Walt Disney Imagineering Gives Look at Collaboration For Disney Imagination Garden Aboard Disney Adventure
The Disney Adventure is now the newest and largest ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet. It is sailing from its home port in Singapore and providing magical experiences for thousands of guests in a new market for Disney cruises. There are many different magical experiences to be found throughout the ship, some of which…
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Wally Feignoux | DISNEY THIS DAY | March 26, 1906
On this day in 1906, continental cinema representative and Disney Legend Wally Feignoux was born. Wally was hired in 1936 to represent Disney in Europe. WWII broke out a few years later, putting Disney’s interests and personnel in Europe at great risk. Wally heroically kept the Paris office open from 1936 to 1945 during the…
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‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Home Entertainment Release Dates Revealed
Avatar: Fire and Ash is the most recent chapter in Disney Legend James Cameron’s Avatar franchise. This movie continues the story and expands the world that Cameron has created. After a run in theaters, the home entertainment release dates for the film have been revealed. First off, Avatar: Fire and Ash will be available for digital…
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‘Happiest Place on Earth: The Disneyland Story’ Run Extended at The Walt Disney Family Museum
The Happiest Place on Earth: The Disneyland Story exhibit at The Walt Disney Family Museum debuted last year as Disneyland celebrated its 70th anniversary. This exhibit is found in the lower lobby and theater gallery of the museum. It was curated by award-winning producer and Disney Legend Don Hahn with the museum’s Director of Collections…
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The Choreography of ‘Bluey’s Best Day Ever!’
Bluey’s Best Day Ever! is now bringing the Fantasyland Theatre to life daily at Disneyland. Fans can enjoy playtime with Bluey, Bingo, and other friends in the grounds of Bluey’s school. There are chances to dance along during one of two shows, eat foods that are inspired by the series, enjoy activities, purchase merchandise, or…
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Take a Look at How World of Frozen at Disney Adventure World Brings ‘Frozen’ to Life
On March 29, 2026, the World of Frozen, the guards will open up the gates to the world! This is a new area that is a part of the Disney Adventure World, which will open on the same day. When guests visit Arendelle at Disneyland Paris, they will get to see the locations from Walt…
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Bluey’s Best Day Ever! – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #808
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week, there are quite a few exciting things to talk about, along with a game to play. The show starts with the exciting news that CHOC Walk will be on August 2nd this summer! You can join Team Daps Magic at www.chocwalk.org/dapsmagic today! Then, the Geeks talk about many of…
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Walt Disney Commemorative Gold Medal | DISNEY THIS DAY | March 25, 1969
On this day in 1969, U.S. President Richard Nixon presented Lillian Disney with the Walt Disney Commemorative Gold Medal. Congress passed Public Law 90-316 to honor Disney’s service to motion pictures, theme parks, goodwill, and philanthropy. The award was sculpted by Blaine Gibson and struck by the U.S. Mint in Philadelphia. Six thousand bronze replicas…
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Disney Ends Partnership with OpenAI as Sora is Shut Down
OpenAI announced today that it is shutting down Sora, its generative-AI video creation platform that was unveiled in 2024. This comes after Disney announced a $1 billion deal just three months ago. OpenAI shared the news in a statement, which said, “We’re saying goodbye to Sora. To everyone who created with Sora, shared it, and…
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‘Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special’ Now Streaming on Disney+ and Hulu
It’s hard to believe it, but 20 years ago today, Hannah Montana made its debut on the Disney Channel. Now, 20 years to the day of this debut, the Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special is now streaming on Disney+ and Hulu. This comes after a special star-studded premiere at the El Capitan Theatre for the…
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Epic Games Lays Off 1,000 Employees
At the 2024 D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, now Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro announced a partnership between Disney and Epic Games. This was accompanied by a $1.5 billion investment by Disney into the gaming company. Today, Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney sent a memo to employees announcing the elimination of 1,000 jobs. This amounts…
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Oriental Land Company Establishing Disney Cruise Line Japan
The Oriental Land Company has announced it is establishing a subsidiary for its cruise business. Officially established as the Oriental Land Cruise Co., LTD, it will be known as Disney Cruise Line Japan. The initial startup investment in Disney Cruise Line Japan by the Oriental Land Company is $2.8 million. This will officially be established…
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The Costumes of ‘Bluey’s Best Day Ever!’
Bluey’s Best Day Ever! has arrived at the Fantasyland Theatre in Disneyland. This celebration of all that is Bluey brings to life the theater in many new, immersive, and colorful ways. Throughout the day, Bluey, Bingo, performers, and a live band take to the stage to lead those in the audience through song, dance, and…
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Disneyland Paris Shares About Landscape Design for Disney Adventure World
Disneyland Paris is set to debut Disney Adventure World in just a few days. When it does, this second theme park at Disneyland Paris (currently known as Walt Disney Studios) will include the new Adventure Way and World of Frozen additions to the theme park. Anyone who has attended a preview of these areas (or…
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Disney Parks Debut Teacup Confessions
Have you ever wondered what celebrities REALLY think about the Disney Parks? The Disney Parks have debuted a new series of videos where celebrities dish the tea from aboard the Mad Tea Party. Appropriately enough, the name of this series is Teacup Confessions. As celebrities dish about the Disney Parks, their current projects are also…
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Astro-Jets | DISNEY THIS DAY | March 24, 1956
On this day in 1956, the Astro-Jets first opened at Disneyland. They were an early version of the Astro Orbiter that can be found at multiple Disney parks. The Astro-Jets replaced the Court of Honor state flag planter at the back of Tomorrowland. The spinning “flat ride” was built by the German Kaspar Klaus Company.…
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There Will Be No More ‘Star Trek: Starfleet Academy’ After Second Season
Star Trek: Starfleet Academy just finished its first season, and a second is on its way. However, after that, there will be no more stories coming from this Star Trek: Discovery era series. Variety broke the news that this series would not be moving forward after its second season earlier today. “We’re incredibly proud of…
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Disney Shares Deep Dive On Divers of Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage
Many different things happen to keep the Disney Parks magical on a daily basis for the guests who visit. There are cast members who can be seen operating attractions, performing, serving, and cleaning every day, to name a few things. Many people work behind the scenes to make sure that the magic is always working…
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Disney Collaborates with Artisans for The Regal View Restaurant & Lounge
There are many magical things to be experienced when Disney Adventure World opens on March 29th at Disneyland Paris. This second park will include new restaurants, attractions, stores, and more. One of the dining locations is The Regal View Restaurant & Lounge. This is where guests will be able to dine with their favorite Disney…