Author: Mr. Daps
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Silly Symphony Swings Closed at Disney California Adventure for Refurbishment
The Silly Symphony Swings are currently closed. This is for a scheduled refurbishment in Disney California Adventure. Walls went up around the attraction after the park closed on Sunday night. On Monday morning, they could be found around the attraction that is inspired by Disney’s 1935 cartoon, The Band Concert. Daps Magic team member Steven…
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A WONDERful First Voyage: Discovering the Disney Cruise Line
This episode of Daps Magic – Disney and positive stuff is all about a milestone moment: Mr. Daps’ very first voyage with the Disney Cruise Line. After years of reporting on the fleet from a distance, an April Fool’s Day invitation turned into a four-night reality aboard the Disney Wonder sailing out of San Diego.…
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Disney Reveals New Products That Are Perfect for Mother’s Day Gifts!
Mother’s Day is on May 10th this year. Ahead of this day devoted to Mom, Disney has revealed new products that are perfect for Mother’s Day gifts. They range from apparel, beauty essentials, cozy at-home finds, meaningful keepsakes, and more! All of these are meant to celebrate the stories that Mom loves! These stories come…
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Check Out New ‘Toy Story 5’ Merchandise
Toy Story 5 will be arriving in theaters on June 19, 2026. When it does, Buzz, Woody, Jessie, and the gang will return for another adventure. This time, they will face a modern approach to playtime and all the technology that comes with it. Ahead of this film’s release, Disney is sharing a look at…
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Cotino’s Artisan Club Reveals New Disney-Inspired Fitness Experiences
Cotino – A Storyliving by Disney Community is now welcoming new residents to live in Rancho Mirage, California. This gives people the chance to live within a community that immerses them in the Disney experience. While Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse might not be showing up, there is no shortage of Disney magic to be…
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Disney Teases Halfway to Halloween Announcements Ahead of Big Reveal
Halfway to Halloween is kicking off this week. This morning, the Disney Parks began to reveal teases for upcoming announcements in the form of cards that were posted on social media. These come ahead of the full reveal on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. For fans who visit the Disney Parks Blog, the following post can…
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Ellen DeGeneres Returns to Voice Dory Again
Ellen DeGeneres initially voiced Dory in Pixar’s Finding Nemo in 2003. She went on to perform the character in Finding Dory, shorts, in theme parks, and more. 23 years later, she is returning to the role in a new short from Pixar Animation Studios. Deadline broke this story. At this point, there is more that…
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Rocket Rods | DISNEY THIS DAY | April 27, 2001
On this day in 2001, it was announced that Disneyland’s Rocket Rods were closed forever. The ill-fated high-speed replacement for the PeopleMover went down for refurbishment the previous September, but the damage done to the ride’s infrastructure was too great to overcome. Since 2001, the outdoor track, parts of the queue, and the loading area…
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Winnie the Pooh Comes to Life in New ‘How Not To Draw’
A new episode of How NOT To Draw has been released by Disney+ and Disney Channel. This time, the focus of the short is Winnie the Pooh. The short is narrated by Jennifer Garner, who plays the animator. In it, Winnie the Pooh comes to life, and through the short, everyone’s favorite silly old bear…
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Disney Shares Story of Gary the Gardener From EPCOT
The history of Disney is made up of a bunch of stories of people who have made the magic come alive. This maybe people who have helped create movies, build theme parks, operate attractions, entertain guests, or even beautify the parks’ gardens. Gary fits into this last category. He has worked at Walt Disney World…
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Season 4 Trailer and Release Date Released for ‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’
There was some exciting new Star Trek news revealed this weekend. On Saturday, a teaser trailer and release date were both released for the fourth season of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. This will be the second-to-last season for the series. It was revealed that the season will be arriving on July 23, 2026. The…
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A WONDERful First Impression Aboard Disney Wonder
On April 1st, I opened my email and saw what I thought was for sure an April Fool’s joke. As I looked closer at the email, I realized it wasn’t a joke at all. Instead, it was an invitation to go on a media cruise aboard the second ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet,…
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Disney Animation: The Illusion of Life | DISNEY THIS DAY | April 26, 1981
On this day in 1981, the ‘Disney’s Wonderful World’ television series aired “Disney Animation: The Illusion of Life.” Haley Mills hosted the behind-the-scenes look at the process of animation at Walt Disney Studios. The program mirrored the book of the same name by veteran animators Frank Thomas and Ollie Johnston. It included clips from 33…
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Celebrate National Pretzel Day with Free Pretzels at Downtown Disney District!
April 26th is National Pretzel Day. If you are Wetzel’s Pretzels, it’s “National Wetzel Day.” The holiday that was undoubtedly a favorite of Stanley from The Office will be celebrated at the Wetzel’s Pretzels location at the Disneyland Resort’s Downtown Disney District. For its celebration, Wetzel’s Pretzels will be offering a free original pretzel per…
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Disney Shares Posters of Disney Movie Locations
In a post on social media, Disney asked the question, “Which Disney locale would you get lost in first?” This post included posters of a variety of locations from Disney movies. Take a look below at these beautiful posters of Disney destinations from different Walt Disney Animation Studios movies! What do you think of these…
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‘Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special’ – Made for Fans by Fans
It’s hard to believe that it has been 20 years since Hannah Montana debuted. Nevertheless, 20 years later, Miley Cyrus revisited the role that brought her into the spotlight on the Disney Channel and continues to be beloved by fans. The making of the Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special was a labor of love. It…
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New Structure Goes Vertical in Fantasyland at Disneyland
A new structure is going vertical in Fantasyland at The Happiest Place on Earth! It is being built right next to Edelweiss Snacks. This comes after the Disneyland Resort filed a permit for the space in November. The permit includes a new walk-up service window, a 518-square-foot outdoor dining structure, and a 169-square-foot shade canopy.…
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Disneyland’s Monorail and Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin Reopening Date Revealed
The Monorail and Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin have both been closed for a refurbishment, but will soon reopen. This comes as the Disneyland Resort continues its efforts to refurbish attractions proactively in an effort to keep them reliable and open for guests to experience. According to the Disneyland website, both attractions will be opening on…
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Walt Disney Imagineering Provides Behind-the-Scenes Look at Disney Lakeshore Lodge, Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad in New Video
Walt Disney Imagineering has released a video from a new series. Called Pardon Our Pixie Dust, this video (and series) will take a look behind the scenes at some of the projects that Walt Disney Imagineering is bringing to life. This episode takes a look at Disney Lakeshore Lodge, Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The…
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Disney Debt | DISNEY THIS DAY | April 25, 1961
On this day in 1961, Disney officially paid off the last of the multimillion-dollar loans the company had accumulated during its formative decades. Starting in the 1930s, Walt Disney appealed to Bank of America for the high-risk financial backing he needed to finish ‘Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.’ Again in the 1950s, Walt turned…
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New Bluey Merchandise Coming to Disney Parks
Earlier this spring, Bluey’s Best Day Ever! arrived at the Disneyland Resort. When it arrived in the Fantasyland Theatre at Disneyland, it was accompanied by a limited collection of Bluey merchandise. This will soon be changing, however. Disney has announced that more Bluey-inspired merchandise will be coming to Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney World Resort, and…
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The Walt Disney Family Museum Hosting May the 4th ‘Star Wars’ Screening Paired with Skywalker Vineyards
The Walt Disney Family Museum is hosting another Perfect Pairing event. This time, it will be on May 4th, or Star Wars Day. Appropriately enough, the film being screened that day will be Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope (1977). The film will be paired with wine pours from Star Wars creator George Lucas’…
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Virtual Queue to Be Utilized for May the 4th Shopping at Walt Disney World Resort
May the 4th, or Star Wars Day, is always a fun day to celebrate for fans of a galaxy far, far away. Along with watching movies, visiting theme parks, and dressing in Star Wars-inspired outfits, it is also a great day to shop. Every year, new merchandise is revealed as a part of this celebration.…
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Star Wars Merchandise: ‘Now This is Podracing!’
Star Wars Day is almost here. In a little over a week, Star Wars from around the galaxy will be celebrating May the 4th, or Star Wars Day. Disney has been revealing a variety of Star Wars releases throughout the month. Today, it’s all about Podracing! While almost all the collections revealed throughout April have…