Author: Mr. Daps
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Tokyo Disney Resort Celebrates Opening of Fantasy Springs
Fantasy Springs is now officially open at the Tokyo Disney Resort. This new area in Tokyo DisneySea celebrates the stories of Frozen, Peter Pan, and Tangled. It also includes the new Tokyo DisneySea Fantasy Springs Hotel. To celebrate the opening of this new addition, there was a special event held the night before. This was…
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Susie the Little Blue Coupe | DISNEY THIS DAY | June 6, 1952
On this day in 1952, the cartoon short ‘Susie the Little Blue Coupe’ was released. It tells the story of Susie, a car that catches the eye of a high society man. She lives a pampered life until she gets too old and is traded in. Susie’s second owner is unkind and she is stolen…
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Doctor Strange: Mysteries of the Mystic Arts Closing at Avengers Campus
Doctor Strange: Mysteries of the Mystic Arts is ending its run at Disney California Adventure’s Avengers Campus after three years.
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Magic Key Sales Paused Once Again
As has become part of the routine since Magic Keys were first introduced and sold, these passes have once again had sales paused. The Disneyland website page dedicated said they following: Please note that we have paused new sales of Magic Key passes. At this time, current Magic Key holders may have the opportunity during…
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Disney Reveals New Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Merchandise Ahead of Attraction Opening
New merchandise has been revealed for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure ahead of its opening at Walt Disney World Resort.
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The Bakery Tour Reopens at Disney California Adventure
The Bakery Tour has reopened at Disney California Adventure after a being closed for a refurbishment. The tour gives guests a chance to learn about the history of sourdough bread and see how bread is made first hand. The tour is hosted by the Boudin Bakery and can be found in San Fransokyo Square. It…
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Mulan | DISNEY THIS DAY | June 5, 1998
On this day in 1998, ‘Mulan’ had its premiere at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles. The movie was produced on special DTS 70mm film, printed lighter to account for ambient light at the Hollywood Bowl. It was projected on an 85-foot screen that rose from the floor. Because the audience’s distance from the screen…
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What An Adventure – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #715
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week the Geeks are remote! There is still a LOT to discuss, however. During the episode, the Geeks talk about the CHOC Walk, Moana 2 trailer, things we wish were on Disney+, the new Camp Snoopy trailer, the ride-through video of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, and finally the 5th anniversary of…
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Three New Itineraries Launched by National Geographic Expeditions
National Geographic Expeditions has announced three beautiful new itineraries. Australia, Portugal and the Azores, and Sri Lanka have been added to the Signature Land portfolio. Departures will begin in 2025. These are three countries that have distinctive characteristics and centuries of rich history and culture. For each of these tours, great care is taken to…
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Disney Shares First Look at Foods of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure
Tiana’s Bayou Adventure officially opens to the world on June 28, 2024 at Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort. With the opening of this new attraction will also come themed foods for guests to enjoy when visiting Walt Disney World Resort. There will be some new offerings and also some returning classics as well…
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The Three Lives of Thomasina | DISNEY THIS DAY | June 4, 1964
On this day in 1964, ‘The Three Lives of Thomasina’ had its wide release in theaters. Set in Scotland, Thomasina the cat brings an estranged family together with her death and mystifying reappearance. Added to the mix is a lovely but mysterious woman who seems to be able to heal animals. This would be the…
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Star Wars Discussion with Dave Filoni and Leslye Headland
It’s a fantastic time to be a Star Wars fan. There is a lot of new content coming out, including The Acolyte. Ahead of the start of this new series, Lucasfilm’s chief creative officer and The Acolyte creator sat down to talk about storytelling in the a galaxy far, far away. The discussion is described in the…
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Geek Eats: ‘The Lion King’ 30th Anniversary Treats at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Disney’s The Lion King first arrived in theaters 30 years ago! When it arrived in theaters, moviegoers were charmed by the characters, the music, and the story itself. It became an instant classic. Now, 30 years later, Disney’s Animal Kingdom will be celebrating this iconic Disney film from June 10 through September 9, 2024. Part…
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‘Star Trek: Prodigy’ Season 2 Gets Netflix Release Date
There have been a lot of questions surrounding the future of Star Trek: Prodigy. This Star Trek series ended with quite a bit of hope for the future at the end of its first season. Then, the future of the series itself began to look in doubt. It was then picked up by Netflix and…
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‘Inside Out 2’ Merchandise Arrives on Disney Store Ahead of Theatrical Release
Inside Out 2 will be in theaters starting on June 14, 2024. Ahead of this release, merchandise is popping up on Disney Store and also in the parks. The merchandise includes plush of the characters, pins, toys, apparel and more! Below is a look at what is currently being offered on Disney Store from the…
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FIRST LOOK: ‘Bluey Minisodes’ Ahead of July 3 Premiere
DIsney has released a first look at the first of seven new ‘Bluey Minisodes’ that will be arriving on Disney+ on July 3, 2024.
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Norway Pavilion | DISNEY THIS DAY | June 3, 1988
On this day in 1988, The Norway Pavilion opened at EPCOT, the second and most recent new pavilion to be added after opening day. The pavilion recreated a Norwegian village, complete with four authentic styles of architecture. Then-Crown Prince Harald V of Norway performed the dedication, which was broadcast live back home. Norway partially funded…
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VIDEO: ‘Emotional Rollercoaster’ Arrives Before ‘World of Color – ONE’ at Disney California Adventure
This weekend, a new pre-show arrived at Disney California Adventure ahead of World of Color – ONE. The pre-show is a preview of Disney and Pixar’s upcoming new animated film, Inside Out 2. The pre-show is called Emotional Rollercoaster and plays before each showing of World of Color – ONE for a limited time. Daps…
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Sunday Spotlight: Fantasmic! at Disneyland
On this Sunday Spotlight, Mr. Daps takes a look at the three main iterations of Fantasmic! at Disneyland through the years.
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Let’s Make a Difference on July 21st!
On July 21 we would like to invite you to join us as we make a difference by walking through Disneyland and Disney California Adventure before they open for the 2024 CHOC Walk in the Park. This is an annual tradition that is not only a lot of fun, but makes a huge difference. Join…
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Trailer Released for ‘Camp Snoopy’ Ahead of Arrival on Apple TV+
A new trailer has been released by Apple TV+ for the upcoming Peanuts special, ‘Camp Snoopy.’ It arrives on June 14, 2024.
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Commando Duck | DISNEY THIS DAY | June 2, 1944
On this day in 1944, the Donald Duck short ‘Commando Duck,’ was released. It was made during World War II and was the only time that a regular character engaged in warfare. Donald parachutes into Japan with orders to destroy an airfield. He loses most of his gear except a rubber raft. It collects so…
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New Featurette for ‘The Acolyte’ Looks at Generations-Spanning Adventure
A new featurette has been released this week for the upcoming Star Wars series, The Acolyte. In it, cast members discuss Star Wars and share their own thoughts about this specific series. Along the way, some scenes are shown as well. The featurette includes Amandla Stenberg (former padawan Mae), Manny Jacinto (ex-smuggler Qimir), Dafne Keen (padawan…
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FULL RIDE POV VIDEO: Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Walt Disney World
Check out this full POV ride-through video of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure before the attraction opens at Walt Disney World Resort.