Author: Mr. Daps
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Disney Releases First Look at Third Season of ‘Percy Jackson and the Olympians’
Disney has released the first look at the third season of Percy Jackson and the Olympians. This comes before the arrival of the third season later this year. This comes after a shocking finale for Season 2. Midway through the credits, the first look was shared with fans who discovered the wait for Season 3…
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Disneyland Handcrafted | GEEKS CORNER | Episode #799
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week, the Geeks have only two topics to talk about from the realm of Disney and positive stuff. The first topic is about the upcoming expansion of the timeline at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland. The Geeks cover this comprehensively before pivoting to the second topic. The second topic…
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The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years | DISNEY THIS DAY | January 21, 1986
On this day in 1986, ‘The Muppets: A Celebration of 30 Years’ TV special premiered on CBS. In the show, Fozzie Bear hosts a banquet for Muppets from all walks of life, from ‘The Muppet Show’ to ‘Sesame Street’ and beyond. The group presents retrospective clips of the Muppets from their start in 1955 until…
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Work Continues on Demolition of Former Earl of Sandwich Building at Disneyland Resort
Guests visiting the Disneyland Resort recently have seen work happening at the future home of Porto’s Bakery and Cafe. This is at the Esplanade end of Downtown Disney District. Recently, including today, demolition has been happening on the former home of the Earl of Sandwich (and before that La Brea Bakery). This comes after the…
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Walls Go Up Around Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance and Oga’s Cantina in Disneyland’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
Change is coming to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. Some of this change will come in the form of the expanded timeline. Other changes will come in the form of the refurbishment of a very popular attraction. Walls went up around Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance and Oga’s Cantina in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at…
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Details Released for ‘Walt’s Animation Experience’ Presented by the Walt Disney Archives
Have you ever wanted to experience the Walt Disney Studios with a focus on Walt Disney Animation as it was in the days of Walt Disney? Now, thanks to Walt’s Animation Experience from the Walt Disney Archives, you can! Well, you can have the chance to! D23 has announced details about this experience, along with…
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Disneyland Handcrafted – Mr. Daps’ Review
On January 22, 2026, Disneyland Handcrafted will be arriving on Disney+ and YouTube. The film is made by Leslie Iwerks and gives a never-before-seen perspective on the year leading up to the opening of Disneyland on July 17, 1955. This shows footage that hasn’t been shown before, shares insight from Walt Disney and the people…
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Disney Store Celebrates 20 Years of ‘High School Musical’ with New Merchandise
20 years ago today, High School Musical debuted on the Disney Channel. As this iconic film reaches this milestone age, the Disney Store is celebrating with new merchandise for fans to take home as they get their head in the game. The new lineup of merchandise includes a baseball hat, Spirit Jersey, dolls, Wildcats football…
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Disney Open to Reviewing Impact of Disability Access System (DAS)
The Walt Disney Company has agreed to address a shareholder proposal to review the impact of its Disability Access System (DAS). This system has gone through multiple changes over the years. The most recent significant change saw it focus on “Guests who, due to a developmental disability like autism or similar, are unable to wait…
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Disney, Mattel, and Viktor&Rolf Reveal New Collectible Cinderella Doll
Disney, Mattel, and renowned fashion house Viktor&Rolf have come together for a new collaboration. The result is the Viktor&Rolf x Disney Collector Cinderella Doll. This doll recreates Cinderella, the Disney Princess, as a stunning couture collectible. This limited-edition doll is available for pre-sale globally and will be released later this spring. “Our bold collaborations with…
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Disney Cruise Line Shares Look at Disney Adventure’s ‘Remember: A Disney and Pixar Stage Show’
Last year, Wall-E stopped by the Pixar Place Hotel at the Disneyland Resort for a very special day that delighted guests. Soon, guests aboard the Disney Adventure will beable to see this loveable robot in Remember: A Disney and Pixar Stage Show. Remember will debut aboard the Disney Adventure when it begins its inaugural season…
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High School Musical | DISNEY THIS DAY | January 20, 2006
On this day in 2006, the Disney Channel Original Movie ‘High School Musical’ first aired. Its story is a modern adaptation of ‘Romeo & Juliet’ with an unlikely pair landing the lead roles in the school musical, throwing off the social order. ‘High School Musical’ was the most successful DCOM of its time, with a…
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A Tour Around Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland Before the Timeline Expands
On April 29, 2026, the timeline at Disneyland’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge will be expanded. With the expansion will come some new characters to Batuu and the departure of others (see the breakdown here). Ahead of the upcoming changes, the Daps Magic team stopped by Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge on Sunday to capture a moment…
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Tokyo Disney Resort Adds Single Rider to More Attractions
Tokyo Disney Resort is expanding its Single Rider offerings. Over the weekend, Single Rider was added to several attractions at Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea. This expands the offering that allows a “Single Rider” to bypass the traditional queue to experience an attraction. As the name implies, the person gets to ride solo with other…
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Disneyland Paris Shares More Snowy Photos
Recently, Disneyland Paris shared some beautiful pictures of snow blanketing World of Frozen in what will soon be called Disney Adventure World. Over the weekend, Disneyland Paris shared more photos of what it is like to walk in a winter wonderland at this beautiful Disney park in France. Check out what it looked like during…
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‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Retains Top Spot at Box Office for Fifth Week
Avatar: Fire and Ash continues to lead the box office. This film has been leading for five weeks since being released. The film has earned $363 million domestically to date. Globally, it has pulled in $1.3 billion. The film isn’t showing the same resilience at the box office as its predecessors. It is already showing…
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Dolly Parton | DISNEY THIS DAY | January 19, 1946
On this day in 1946, multi-talented musician, songwriter, actress, businesswoman, and humanitarian Dolly Parton was born. Her singing career in Country music began early and has spanned 70 years with 50 studio albums, over 100 million records sold, and countless awards. Parton’s music has infused Disney as well, with her hit “9 to 5” featuring…
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‘The Lion King’ Co-Director Roger Allers Passes Away at 76
Roger Allers, co-director of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ The Lion King has died. Disney CEO Bob Iger released a statement saying, “Roger Allers was a creative visionary whose many contributions to Disney will live on for generations to come. He understood the power of great storytelling – how unforgettable characters, emotion, and music can come…
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‘Zootopia 2’ Becomes Highest Hollywood’s Highest Grossing Film of All Time
Zootopia 2 continues to break records. Not only has it surpassed Inside Out 2 to become Disney’s highest grossing film of all time, it also has the same distinction for Hollywood (Motion Picture Association). On top of that, it is the ninth most successful film of all time. This includes both live-action films and animated.…
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Leslie Iwerks Talks About New ‘Disneyland Handcrafted’ Film
On January 22, 2026, Disneyland Handcrafted will be arriving on Disney+ and Disney’s YouTube Channel. The film, which comes from Academy Award- and Emmy-nominated filmmaker Leslie Iwerks, takes a look at the building of Disneyland. It is full of videos that haven’t been shared with the public before. It also shows how Disneyland truly was…
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Disney Introduces planDisney Class of 2026
Each year, new Disney enthusiasts join the planDisney panel. This year is no exception. Recently, 18 new planDisney panelists underwent training at the Disneyland Resort. They joined 32 returning alumni to make a total of 50 planDisney panelists. These panelists come from different places and different walks of life. They also have different expertise about…
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All About D23 in 2026 with Michael Vargo
In this episode of Daps Magic – Disney and positive stuff, Mr. Daps chats with Michael Vargo, who shares his extensive journey with Disney, starting as a performer at Disneyland over 30 years ago. He discusses his evolution within the company, leading to his current role overseeing D23, the ultimate Disney fan club. The discussion…
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Saddle Up and Catch the Magic Together at Shanghai Disney Resort in the Year of the Horse
Shanghai, January 15, 2026 – Corral your friends and family together and trot, canter or gallop into the Year of the Horse with Bullseye from Pixar Animation Studios’ Toy Story films, along with Mickey and Friends as they celebrate Spring Festival at Shanghai Disney Resort! From January 28 until March 3, 2026, enjoy an exciting mix…
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Eastern Airlines | DISNEY THIS DAY | January 18, 1991
On this day in 1991, Eastern Airlines officially ceased operations. The company was the official airline of Walt Disney World in the 1970s and 1980s, as well as the sponsor of the “If You Had Wings” aviation attraction at the Magic Kingdom. Eastern Airlines established passenger service to Orlando in 1970 and quickly boasted more…