Author: Mr. Daps
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This is 800! – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #800
Welcome to the 800th episode of GeeksCorner! This episode is a celebration of this milestone, and a few minutes are taken to look back through the years. The Geeks also spend some time to geek out about the new trailer for The Muppet Show. Then, they talk about this year’s Disneyland After Dark: Sweethearts’ Nite.…
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Elijah Wood | DISNEY THIS DAY | January 28, 1981
On this day in 1981, actor Elijah Wood was born. He began acting at the age of eight in a minor part in ‘Back to the Future Part II.’ For Disney, he starred in the title role of ‘The Adventures of Huck Finn,’ Beck in the animated series ‘TRON: Uprising,’ Jace Rucklin in ‘Star Wars…
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Broken Bridge Effect Returns on Indiana Jones Adventure at Disneyland
An effect that hasn’t worked for a very long time in the Indiana Jones Adventure at Disneyland is once again working. The bridge, which appears to break while guests ride on it, now has this effect working once again. This comes just days before Dinosaur closes at Disney’s Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort…
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Disney Releases Tips on How to Plan a Disney Vacation on National Plan for Vacation Day
Today is National Plan for Vacation Day. As a part of the celebration of the day, the Disney Parks Blog shared tips on how to plan a Disney vacation. Take a look at the tips that come from the planDisney panel for how to plan the perfect Disney vacation, or vacations!
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Knott’s Berry Farm Announces New Chicken Restaurant Replacing Johnny Rockets
A new restaurant is coming to Knott’s Berry Farm and will be replacing what is currently Johnny Rockets. Knott’s Berry Farm announced that this will include a fun backstory for guests when they eat at the Charleston Circle restaurant. Called Crafty’s Kitchen, this restaurant will offer chicken and boysenberries in new ways, along with fries…
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New Fireworks Show Announced for Disney Adventure
A new fireworks show is coming when the Disney Adventure goes on its maiden voyage and inaugural season. The Disney Adventure will be presenting the exclusive The Lion King: Celebration in the Sky. This will be a nighttime spectacular that is a tribute to the beloved Walt Disney Animation Studios’ The Lion King and its…
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‘Disney Jr. Ariel – The Little Mermaid’ Swimming to Disney+ on January 28th
The second season of Disney Jr. Ariel – The Little Mermaid will soon be available on Disney+. The season will arrive on the Disney streaming service on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. This season will continue to follow the young mermaid princess Ariel as she embarks on fun-filled, action-packed adventures with her friends throughout their Caribbean-inspired…
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LEGO SMART Play Expands with Five New Star Wars Sets
LEGO SMART Play might have just been revealed; however, it is already expanding. This expansion is happening in a galaxy far, far away. It also includes one of the droids we have been looking for (maybe we just didn’t know it yet?) LEGO has revealed five new LEGO Star Wars sets that utilize the new…
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Vocal Seoul Returns to Disneyland Resort for Lunar New Year Celebration
The a cappella group Vocal Seoul has returned to the Disneyland Resort for the Lunar New Year celebration. This ensemble is a group of Korean-American singers who sing K-Pop style a cappella covers of popular songs. They have grown quite popular with Disney guests over the last few years. Recently, the group performed during the media event…
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Toy Story Funhouse | DISNEY THIS DAY | January 27, 1996
On this day in 1996, the Toy Story Funhouse opened in Tomorrowland at Disneyland. The attraction ran for four months and was located in what is now Alien Pizza Planet. It had Mr. Potato Head’s Playroom with giant Lite-Brite and Spirograph walls, a Totally Interactive! Room with the new ‘Toy Story’ video game, Woody’s Roundup…
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Disney Legend Martha Blanding to Appear at The Walt Disney Family Museum in February
Disney Legend Martha Blanding will be at The Walt Disney Family Museum in February to talk about her book Groundbreaking Magic: A Black Woman’s Journey Through The Happiest Place on Earth. This comes during Black History Month. Blanding will be joined by Disney historian Marcy Carriker Smothers for a discussion about her book and career…
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‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Gets Knocked From Top Spot at Box Office
Avatar: Fire and Ash has seen its run at the top of the box office end. This weekend, Mercy took the top spot. Mercy earned $11.2 million at the domestic box office, and Avatar 3 took $7 million over the weekend. This was followed by Zootopia 2, which brought in $5.7 million over the weekend.…
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Disney Gives Inside Look at Details and Design Process of Limited-Edition Disney Dolls
Disney offers some incredible limited-edition dolls for fans to collect. These are beautifully detailed recreations of some favorite Disney characters. Teams at Disney take great care to make dolls that capture the spirit, style, and storytelling details that are known and loved by fans. The newest doll that has been released is Cruella de Vil.…
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Disney, Lucasfilm and GoNoodle Collaborate on ‘Star Wars’ Mindfulness & Movement
Disney, Lucasfilm, and GoNoodle have announced a collaboration that will bring Star Wars to classrooms, living rooms, and learning spaces with short, engaging content. The collaboration is designed to help kids refocus, move, and build healthy habits. It blends GoNoodle’s developmental programming in combination with the characters and stories of Star Wars. This will allow…
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it’s a small world Holiday closes for Transformation to Classic Version of the Attraction
On Sunday, January 25, 2026, it’s a small world Holiday had its last day of operation for the 2025 Holidays at the Disneyland Resort season. This marks the end of all of the holiday offerings at The Happiest Place on Earth this year. On Sunday, Daps Magic team member Roger stopped by for one last…
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Disney CEO Bob Iger Visits Future Disneyland Abu Dhabi Location
On Sunday, Disney CEO Bob Iger shared photos of a visit to the future home of Disneyland Abu Dhabi. The photos show Iger, who will retire at the end of the year, walking along the coastline. This will be the location where the next Disney theme park will be built in the coming years. The…
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Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin | DISNEY THIS DAY | January 26,1994
On this day in 1994, Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin debuted in Mickey’s Toontown at Disneyland about one year after the land’s opening. Guests board Lenny the Cab, Benny’s twin cousin, for a tour of Toontown but soon have to escape the Toon Patrol’s plot to cover the city in “Dip.” Car Toon Spin was…
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Heart and Passion Portrayed in Lunar New Year Celebration Costumes
The Lunar New Year celebration has returned to the Disneyland Resort. From January 23 through February 22, 2026, the cultures of Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese will be celebrated at Disney California Adventure. The obvious ways these traditions are honored can be seen in the entertainment, the food, and even the merchandise. However, there are some…
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Disney Shares ‘Zootopia 2’ Home Entertainment Release Dates
Zootopia 2 has had an incredible run in the theaters, becoming the highest-grossing animated film in Hollywood and also for The Walt Disney Company. Soon, this film will be leaping from the big screen at theaters to little screens at home. Disney announced today that the film will be available to purchase for digital download…
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Charlotte “Lottie” La Bouff Makes First Disneyland Appearance at Sweethearts’ Nite
Charlotte “Lottie” La Bouff has made her first appearance. The character from The Princess and the Frog made her debut on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at Disneyland After Dark: Sweethearts’ Nite. She could be found in New Orleans Square, lighting up the night with her charming personality. Lottie was dressed to the nines and looking…
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Visionary Vibes: Unpacking the Lessons of Disneyland Handcrafted
In this episode, Mr. Daps reflects on the documentary ‘Disneyland Handcrafted’ and shares key lessons learned from Walt Disney’s vision and passion in creating Disneyland. He emphasizes the importance of having a clear vision, the contagious nature of passion, the beauty in the messy process of creation, the power of human hands in bringing ideas…
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Hurry Home – A Lunar New Year Celebration Returns As World of Color Pre-Show
Since the start of the Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration, World of Color Happiness has had an amusing pre-show that has The Muppets reminding guests not to jump in the bay. For the Lunar New Year celebration at the Disneyland Resort, this is changing. Hurry Home – A Lunar New Year Celebration has returned as the…
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101 Dalmatians | DISNEY THIS DAY | January 25, 1961
On this day in 1961, ‘One Hundred and One Dalmatians’ debuted in theaters. The story was based on a novel of the same name by Dodie Smith. Dalmatians Pongo and Perdida must rescue their puppies and the Dalmatians of London from the clutches of vile villain Cruella de Vil. The film used Xerox photography to…
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Red Panda Mei Meets With Guests for the First Time at Disneyland Resort
It’s a fantastic time to be a fan of Pixar’s Turning Red. This year, for the Lunar New Year celebration, Red Panda Mei is meeting with guests for the first time at the Disneyland Resort. While this massive character had previously been seen before in Pixar’s Better Together – A Pixar Pals Celebration parade, Mei…