Author: Mr. Daps
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Captain America: The First Avenger | DISNEY THIS DAY | July 22, 2011
On this day in 2011, ‘Captain America: The First Avenger’ was released widely. It was the fifth film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and part of Phase One. Steve Rogers, strong of heart but not of body, is selected to receive Super Soldier serum during WWII. His super hero transformation sets him on a path…
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Photos and Synopsis Released For First Episode of Season 4 of ‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’
Photos and the official synopsis have been revealed for the first episode of the fourth season of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. Called Valles Marineris, it appears that this will be connected with the planet Mars in Earth’s own Solar System. This episode was written by co-showrunners Akiva Goldsman and Henry Alonso Myers, from a…
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Work Begins on Removal of Disneyland 70th Celebration Esplanade Castle
The Disneyland 70th Celebration is coming to an end soon. August 9th is the last day of this milestone celebration. Ahead of this date, work has already begun on the transition away from this celebration as The Happiest Place on Earth gears up for Halloween Time. One of the most visible indicators of the transition…
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D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event to Debut New Disney .YNSD Line of Merchandise
A new line of merchandise will be debuting at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event. Today, D23 revealed the shopping experiences that will be offered during the fan event, along with details on how to shop. On top of that, the new Disney .YNSD line was revealed. This line was created by Walt Disney Imagineering.…
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Official Trailer Released for ‘Camp Rock 3’
The official trailer has been released for the upcoming Camp Rock 3. This comes ahead of its arrival on the Disney Channel on August 13th and Disney+ the following day. Check out the trailer below as it continues a story 18 years in the making. Camp Rock 3 Official Description When Connect 3 loses their…
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GUIDE: How to Shop at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event
With just weeks to go until D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, details are coming out. Daps Magic is sharing all of them at DapsMagic.com/D23. This includes information about panels and presentations, shopping experiences, and a whole lot more! Earlier today, D23 revealed the shopping experiences that will be offered at the ultimate Disney fan…
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D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event Announces Shopping Experiences Lineup
D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event will return to Anaheim, California, from August 14-16, 2026. This will bring Disney fans from around the world to celebrate the continuation of the dream that Walt Disney planted when he founded The Walt Disney Company with his brother over 100 years ago. There will be so many different…
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Kraft Heinz and Disney Announce Strategic Alliance
Kraft Heinz and Disney have announced a new strategic alliance. This sees Kraft Heinz products now being served in the Disney Parks. This partnership will include foodservice, media, and more. It will provide a new platform for innovation and storytelling to reach families where they connect with Disney and Kraft Heinz brands at home, on…
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A Birthday, a Trailer, and a Dinner – GEEKS CORNER #825
Welcome back to Geeks Corner! In this heatwave-fueled episode, Mr. Daps and Caitie Bear push through tech glitches to bring you the latest Disney news, culinary fun, upcoming sci-fi trailers, and a live viewer Q&A. This includes CHOC Walk, Caption of the Week, Disneyland’s 71st Birthday, Avengers: Doomsday trailer, Earl of Sandwich official opening, and…
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Behind the Attraction | DISNEY THIS DAY | July 21, 2021
On this day in 2021, the first five episodes of the documentary series ‘Behind the Attraction’ debuted on Disney+. The show reveals the creation stories of Disney attractions and destinations. Imagineers, Cast Members, and historians give insights about how these icons came to be and have changed over time. The first release included the Jungle…
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Walls Go Up as New Orleans Train Station Building is Rebuilt at Disneyland
For several years now, there have been walls up near the water tower at the New Orleans Square train station at Disneyland. This came after a fire in late 2022 that ultimately led to the radio house being demolished. Now, work is being done to rebuild the building at the station that, according to a…
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Gordon Ramsay at The Carnaby Review! | Downtown Disney Dining
There are good meals, great meals, fun meals, and sometimes a meal encapsulates all of these positive descriptors. On Sunday night, we ate at Gordon Ramsay at The Carnaby for the first time. This new gastropub in the Downtown Disney District brings a Gordon Ramsay experience to The Happiest Place on Earth for the first…
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New ‘We Call It Imagineering’ Bonus Clip Shows Original Disneyland Maps
Last week, Disneyland celebrated its 71st birthday. This was done with a cavalcade featuring Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, the Disneyland Band, Dapper Dans, Disney friends, and some other performers. While the day was being celebrated with confetti and balloons in the park, Walt Disney Imagineering offered a different perspective on the day. In a We…
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Disney Reveals New Mickey Family Halloween Collection
Halloween is almost upon us. Ahead of this spirited time of year, Disney is starting to release different collections of Halloween merchandise. Today, the new Mickey Family Halloween Collection was shown. The Mickey Family Halloween Collection will launch on July 27 on DisneyStore.com, with select items following soon at the Disney Parks. The collection includes plush, clothing,…
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‘Afterlife with Archie’ Gets Series Greenlight for Disney+
Afterlife with Archie has been given the green light to be made into a series that will stream on Disney+. The popular comic book series from Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa (Chilling Adventures of Sabrina) and Francesco Francavilla (The Black Beetle) will be adapted for television and released by Halloween 2027. Along with announcing this new live-action series, a…
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Disney Releases New ‘Treasure Planet’ Ambience Video
A new ambiance video has been released on the official Disney YouTube channel. It shows the RLS Legacy preparing to depart for its next journey. This stylized version of Treasure Planet is relaxing and hints at adventure. Throughout the video, which lasts for ten hours, there are some fun details to be seen. It also…
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Official Trailer for ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Released as INFINITY VISION Tickets Go on Sale
The official trailer for Avengers: Doomsday has arrived. This comes before the movie arrives in theaters on December 18, 2026. It also comes as tickets to see Doomsday in INFINITY VISION are now on sale. INFINITY VISION is a new certification for Premium Large Format (PLF) theaters. This guarantees moviegoers an exceptional film presentation with…
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Spirited Away | DISNEY THIS DAY | July 20, 2001
On this day in 2001, Studio Ghibli’s modern classic ‘Spirited Away’ was released. Young “Sen” works to free herself and her parents after unintentionally entering the spirit world of the “kami.” John Lasseter, a friend of director Hayao Miyazaki, convinced Disney to purchase the North American distribution rights and was executive producer for the English-dubbed…
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Colman Domingo Could Write Live-Action ‘The Princess and the Frog’
Disney continues to churn out more live-action adaptations of animated films. Just this summer, the live-action Moana has sailed into theaters. Last summer, it was Lilo & Stitch, which already has a sequel on the way. Work is currently underway on an upcoming Tangled live-action film from Disney as well. Most of these films have…
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Disney Legend Profile: Jerry Bruckheimer – Film
The newest class of Disney Legends will be honored during the Disney Legends Ceremony on August 16, 2026, during D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event. This special ceremony will take place at the Honda Center. Disney Legends are chosen for their contribution to the Disney legacy. This tradition dates back to 1987. Fred MacMurray has…
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D23 Offering 30% Discount on Gold Memberships
D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event is just a few weeks away. Ahead of this ultimate fan event kicking off in August, D23 has announced that fans can purchase Gold Memberships at a 30% discount. This new offer is available from now through August 31, 2026. The discount applies to new Essential, Choice, or Complete…
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Splitsville Luxury Lanes to Offer Breakfast Buffet After CHOC Walk in the Park
On Sunday, August 2, 2026, thousands of supporters of Rady Children’s Health Orange County (formerly the Children’s Hospital of Orange County) will be walking through Disneyland, Disney California Adventure, and the Downtown Disney District as a part of this year’s CHOC Walk in the Park. Some of these will be members of Team Daps Magic…
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A History of Happiness: Celebrating Disneyland’s Milestone Birthdays Through the Years
This week, Disneyland celebrated its 71st birthday! While July 17th always brings a wave of nostalgia, it’s also the perfect time to look back at how the “Happiest Place on Earth” has celebrated its milestone birthdays through the decades. From a chaotic opening day in 1955 to the massive, globally synergized events of modern times,…
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The Purloined Pup | DISNEY THIS DAY | July 19, 1946
On this day in 1946, the solo Pluto cartoon ‘The Purloined Pup’ was released. Pluto is a rookie police dog searching for kidnapped Ronnie, a Saint Bernard puppy from a wealthy family. Menacing Bulldog Butch is holding her for a 10,000-bone ransom. Pluto saves the day for Ronnie, but then has to battle Butch through…