Author: Mr. Daps
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‘Mirabel’s Gifts of the Season’ Returns to Celebrate Magical Gifts of the Season
For the second year in a row, Mirabel’s Gifts of the Season is being presented at Disney California Adventure. This holiday offering is a wonderful celebration of the spirit of the holidays. It also has a great message that embraces everyone’s individual gifts that they bring to the table. All of this is done through…
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PHOTOS/VIDEO: Chewbacca Celebrates Life Day at Disneyland’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
The Life Day celebrations at Disneyland’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge continue to grow. Along with having special food offerings and new merchandise, Chewbacca is celebrating by bringing some of his culture to Batuu. For a limited time, Chewbacca is appearing in his Life Day robes with his orb in the evenings at Black Spire Outpost.…
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‘A Musical Christmas with Mariachi Alegría de Disneyland & Miguel!’ Returns With Plenty of Seasonal Heart to Buena Vista Street
Last year, A Musical Christmas with Mariachi Alegría de Disneyland & Miguel! debuted on Buena Vista Street at Disney California Adventure during the holiday season. This year, this heartwarming street show has returned for Holidays at the Disneyland Resort. This musical celebration of the holidays takes place in Carthay Circle with music provided by the…
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There’s a Special Magic – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #790
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week, the Geeks come off a magical weekend of the start of Holidays at the Disneyland Resort. The episode also coincidentally takes place on the birthdays of Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse. During the show, the Geeks talk about the birthday celebration at Disneyland Resort. They also discuss a weekend…
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Disney Uses Creative Powers for Good in Helping Altadena Recover From Wildfires
The Walt Disney Company has committed to supporting Altadena with $15 million after the horrific wildfires that devastated many areas in Los Angeles earlier this year. $5 million of these proceeds is being directed to support the reopening of Altadena’s Charles White Park, which was destroyed in the January blaze. This will feature a new…
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Santa Who? | DISNEY THIS DAY | November 19, 2025
On this day in 2000, the made-for-TV movie ‘Santa Who?’ debuted on ABC’s ‘The Wonderful World of Disney.’ Leslie Nielsen stars as Santa, who develops amnesia after falling out of his sleigh over Los Angeles right before Christmas. Peter, a cynical news reporter, finds Santa and attempts to use his story for ratings. The innocence…
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Radiator Springs Racers – A Month of Thanksgiving
There are so many things to be thankful for in general and also from the realm of Disney and positive stuff. As I think of different things each day, it isn’t an issue of trying to think of one thing. The issue really is deciding which one should be today. So today, I’m going to…
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Disneyland Resort Celebrates Birthday of Mickey Mouse & Minnie Mouse with Cavalcade and Cupcakes
Today is the birthday of Mickey Mouse & Minnie Mouse. This annual celebration included a cavalcade that made its way from it’s a small world and through Disneyland with stops along the way to sing Happy Birthday! Mickey and Minnie were joined by other Disney friends, the Dapper Dans, dancers, and the Disneyland Band. Between…
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GEEK EATS: Warm Turkey Sandwich Recipe
Disney has a multitude of creative recipes for dishes that it has served up through the years. As Thanksgiving gets closer, Disney has shared some of these recipes for what you can do with leftovers from Thanksgiving dinner. The first recipe that we are going to share today is for a Warm Turkey Sandwich. This…
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New Trailer Released by Disney+ for ‘The Beatles Anthology’
The Beatles Anthology will be arriving on Disney+ beginning on November 26, 2025. Episodes 1-3 of the series launch on November 26, followed by Episodes 4-6 on November 27 and Episodes 7-9 on November 28. Ahead of this release, a new trailer has been released. Check it out here: The Beatles Anthology Official Description The…
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Hong Kong Disneyland Celebrates the Holidays
The celebrations of the holidays are beginning at Disney theme parks around the globe. At Hong Kong Disneyland, there are plenty of exciting things happening to celebrate the spirit of the season. This celebration of the holidays comes as Hong Kong Disneyland is also celebrating its 20th anniversary. The holiday season continues through January 4,…
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Oliver & Company | DISNEY THIS DAY | November 18, 1988
On this day in 1988, the animated feature ‘Oliver & Company’ was released in U.S. theaters. The story was inspired by Charles Dickens’ novel ‘Oliver Twist’, with the setting changed to a modern New York City. Oliver is a homeless kitten who joins in with a gang of dogs who use desperate methods to survive…
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The Disney Gift Guide for Life Day
Today is Life Day! This is a holiday about coming together to celebrate family, friendship, joy, and harmony with loved ones. This is a holiday that is celebrated on November 17, the day it was first introduced to the world with the release of the Star Wars Holiday Special in 1978. In recent years, Life Day has been…
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New Episode of ‘Imagineer That!’ Explores Why Roller Coasters Feel Faster in the Dark
In August, Tom Morrow 2.0 returned to explore different facets of Walt Disney Imagineering in Imagineer That! This series is released by Imagineering on its YouTube channel. Today, a new episode was released where Tom explores the answer to the question: Why do roller coasters feel faster in the dark? Check out this episode below!…
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New Holiday Banners Appear in Front of Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland
New banners have been placed in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland. These banners come as the Holidays at the Disneyland Resort get going. The banners have rich holiday colors that also match the holiday outfits that Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse can currently be seen wearing in Town Square on Main Street, USA.…
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The Rain Comes Down During First Presentation of ‘Believe… in Holiday Magic’ During Holidays at the Disneyland Resort
The Holidays at the Disneyland Resort are officially underway. There are plenty of things to do and experience at the Disneyland Resort during this merry season. One favorite of the Daps Magic team is Believe… in Holiday Magic. This nighttime spectacular captures the spirit and joy of Christmas with stirring music, beautiful fireworks, projections, and,…
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Deadpool and Wolverine Return to Disney California Adventure for ‘The Story Time with Deadpool Holiday Special’
There are many different things to see and do at the Disneyland Resort during the holidays. There are beautiful decorations to enjoy, delicious bites to taste, merry merchandise to shop for, and some incredible entertainment to enjoy. The entertainment ranges from the classic and traditional A Christmas Fantasy Parade (now celebrating its 30th anniversary) to…
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Disney ¡Viva Navidad! Street Party Kicks Off Holiday Run at Disney California Adventure
One of the highlights for many guests who experience the Holidays at the Disneyland Resort is the Disney ¡Viva Navidad! Street Party. This energetic street party takes place in the back corner of Disney California Adventure along the parade route near Paradise Gardens. It sees the Three Caballeros joined by authentic folklórico dancers, mariachis, Brazilian…
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Disney Reveals Teaser Trailer for Live-Action ‘Moana’
Ahead of its arrival in theaters next summer, Disney has released a teaser trailer for the upcoming live-action Moana film. The film stars Catherine Lagaʻaia as Moana, and Dwayne Johnson returns as the demigod Maui. This new trailer gives fans a first look for fans to see what this live-action adventure will look like. It…
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A Christmas Fantasy Parade Makes Season Debut at Disneyland During Break in the Rain
The Holidays at the Disneyland Resort have officially begun. This merry time of year sees plenty of seasonal entertainment, merchandise, food and beverage offerings, and beautiful decorations. This year, the arrival of the holidays came with a weekend of rain. On both Friday and Saturday, the rain came down on and around the Disneyland Resort.…
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VIDEO: ‘Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln’ Returns to Opera House for Weekend at Disneyland
This last weekend was an exciting one at the Disneyland Resort. There was a lot of rain. The Holidays at the Disneyland Resort began with all the merriment that accompanies this special time of year. On top of that, Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln was presented in the Opera House over the weekend. This is…
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The LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special | DISNEY THIS DAY | November 17, 2020
On this day in 2020, ‘The LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special’ premiered on Disney+. The show pays homage to (and spoofs) the original legendary 1978 ‘Star Wars Holiday Special’ as well as classic holiday films. It follows the events of the ‘Star Wars’ sequel trilogy. Rey seeks knowledge of the Force ahead of Life Day…
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Monorails – A Month of Thanksgiving
The Monorails are often referred to as the “highway in the sky.” Today, I’m thankful for this mode of transportation. While it certainly isn’t a new form of transportation, it has something to it that makes it feel like it is still futuristic. Perhaps it is the novelty factor of you just don’t see them…
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Mickey Mouse and Friends Debut New Holiday Outfits on Main Street, USA at Disneyland!
One of the fun highlights of the Holidays at the Disneyland Resort is getting to see how Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, and the rest of their friends get dressed up for the holidays. This year is no exception. As the Disneyland Resort continues to celebrate its 70th anniversary, Mickey and his pals are all getting…