Author: Mr. Daps
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‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Takes Second Weekend at the Box Office
Avatar: Fire and Ash continues to dominate the box office. As it finishes up its second weekend, it once again took the top spot. Over the course of the weekend, it made another $88 million domestically. $64 million of this was from the actual weekend and didn’t include the extended holiday weekend. This put it…
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Disney to Celebrate USA’s 250th Anniversary with Entry in 2026 Tournament of Roses Parade
The Walt Disney Company announced that it would be participating in the 2026 Tournament of Roses Parade. This year, Disney will be celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States of America with an entry called Disney Celebrates America. This entry is designed as a tribute to the 250th anniversary of the country. This will…
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Otis Harlan | DISNEY THIS DAY | December 29, 1865
On this day in 1865, old Hollywood character actor and comedian Otis Harlan was born. Harlan began his career in farce comedies on Broadway and vaudeville in the 1890s and early 1900s. He was famous for appearing in Irving Berlin’s ragtime musicals. For Disney, Harlan is best known for voicing Happy in ‘Snow White and…
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Disneyland to Ring in New Year with ‘New Year’s Eve Fantasy in the Sky Fireworks Spectacular’
Disneyland will be ringing in the New Year on the evening of December 31, 2025, into January 1, 2026, with presentations of the New Year’s Eve Fantasy in the Sky Fireworks Spectacular. This will accompany the other New Year’s Eve offerings that will be found throughout the Disneyland Resort. According to the Disneyland website, the…
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Top 5 of 2025: #4 – Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration
As the year comes to an end, Daps Magic is taking a look at the top five stories of 2025. There was a LOT of news this year, and a lot of changes. As Daps Magic sifts through all of this, there are a few things that are rising to the top. As is always…
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Disneyland Resort Files Permits for Parking Structure
The Disneyland Resort has filed a permit for a future parking structure. This comes as Disneyland Resort begins to act on different parts of things included in DisneylandForward. This was one of several announcements made in connection with DisneylandForward earlier this year. It also continues a vision that was unveiled nearly a decade ago and…
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Groot Returns to ‘it’s a small world’ at Tokyo Disneyland
Last year, it’s a small world with Groot debuted at Tokyo Disneyland. This version of it’s a small world saw Groot appearing throughout the attraction with other Marvel superheroes. The premise of this version of the attraction is that Groot is going on vacation on Earth with friends from across the Marvel universe, not just…
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Man and the Moon | DISNEY THIS DAY | December 28, 1955
On this day in 1955, “Man and the Moon” was released as part of a three-part ‘Disneyland’ television series about space travel. Disney animator Ward Kimball directed, co-wrote, and co-hosted the episode that discussed humanity’s fascination with the moon across history. Aerospace engineer Dr. Wernher von Braun described scientists’ preparations for a mission to orbit…
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12 Photos of Walt Disney World Christmas ~ Photoniks ~ Episode 12
Happy Holidays! On this episode of Photoniks, Mr. Daps and Clocky are joined by Denise and Jeff from MouseSteps.com. Together, they explore Disney history through 12 photos of Walt Disney World in the very early days. This includes pictures of the first Christmas at Magic Kingdom with the first Christmas Tree, Cinderella Castle, Tomorrowland, and…
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Disney Shares Closer Look at Buddy Ahead of Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin Reopening
Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom is currently getting refurbished and upgraded. The upgrades include a new show scene, updated ride vehicles, and gameplay enhancements. They also include a new support bot named Buddy. Buddy makes sure departing Space Rangers are fully prepared for their mission, enthusiastically providing encouragement, final…
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Top 5 of 2025: #5 – Disneyland Abu Dhabi
It’s hard to believe it, but it is already the end of 2025! It seems like just yesterday we were picking the top five stories of 2024. In the coming days, Daps Magic will be sharing the top five stories of the year that came from the realm of Disney and positive stuff. Many factors…
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Playful Pan | DISNEY THIS DAY | December 27, 1930
On this day in 1930, the ‘Silly Symphony’ ‘Playful Pan’ was released. The Greek God Pan, a goat-like satyr, comes to Earth and brings music and mischief to the forest. At first, all of the flora and fauna are enchanted by his pan pipe. Soon, though, lightning strikes and starts a fire, threatening everyone in…
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VIDEO: Snow Falls in Downtown Disney District
There are a few different places to experience snow during the Holidays at the Disneyland Resort. The most obvious of these is in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle or on Main Street, U.S.A. However, Downtown Disney District also offers snow nightly (weather permitting) during the holidays. This takes place multiple times a night near the…
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VIDEO: Full Resort & Room Tour: Disneyland Hotel at Disneyland Paris
The Disneyland Hotel at Disneyland Paris is absolutely gorgeous. Recently renovated and reimagined, it stands at the entrance to Disneyland Paris. It also offers some incredible experiences to those who visit. Recently, Disney Parks released a full resort and room tour of the Disneyland Hotel with two of its planDisney panelists. This includes a tour…
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Walt Disney Studios Passes $6 Billion at Box Office
The Walt Disney Studios has done something that hasn’t been done since before the pandemic. It has passed $6 billion at the global box office. While this was once not uncommon, since the pandemic, audiences have not returned to theaters with the same gusto as they had before. Currently, domestically, Disney has brought in over…
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‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Surpasses $500 Million at Global Box Office on Christmas
Avatar: Fire and Ash continues to light up the box office. On Christmas, the newest film in Disney Legend James Cameron’s Avatar franchise surpassed half a billion dollars at the global box office. It earned $24 million on Christmas Day alone domestically. This now brings the film’s total earnings to $153.6 million domestically and $390.6…
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Temuera Morrison | DISNEY THIS DAY | December 26, 1960
On this day in 1960, actor Temuera Morrison was born in New Zealand. He is best known for portraying Jango Fett and his clones, including the adult Boba Fett and the Clone Troopers, in the ‘Star Wars’ universe. Morrison’s first ‘Star Wars’ film was ‘Attack of the Clones’ in 2002. He maintained the roles for…
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Geek Eats: Mr. Daps’ Family Jelly Roll Recipe
Happy Holidays! For Mr. Daps and family, there is a recipe that dates back at least to his grandmother. This recipe has a couple of different names, but is most commonly known as a Jelly Roll. Grandma, even though she called it a Jelly Roll, has it as a Jam Whirl Pinwheel in the written…
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VIDEO: Wintertime Enchantment at Sleeping Beauty’s Winter Castle
Merry Christmas! Here’s wishing you the happiest day! We hope that you are surrounded by those whom you love and are filled with peace and joy! We know that some of you may already have a white Christmas! For those of you who don’t, here is the snow moment at Disneyland as seen on Main…
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Merry Christmas!
From all of us at Daps Magic to all of you, Merry Christmas! We hope that, however you are celebrating, whatever you are celebrating, and whoever you are celebrating with, you are having a day full of love, joy, and peace. We are so thankful for you and wish you all the best during the…
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One Hour in Wonderland | DISNEY THIS DAY | December 25, 1950
On this day in 1950, ‘One Hour in Wonderland’ aired on NBC as Walt Disney’s very first television special. Walt hosted the program as a holiday party at his home. Guests included Edgar Bergen and his ventriloquist dummies, Bobby Driscoll, Kathryn Beaumont, and Walt’s two daughters. The group watched various Disney clips plus a sneak…
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‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ Finds Its Dr. McCoy and Sulu
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds has wrapped production in its fifth and final season. While fans eagerly await the fourth and fifth seasons to arrive on Paramount+, many have wondered if and when Dr. McCoy and Sulu would appear. As the series progresses, more characters from Star Trek: The Original Series have been appearing. Spock,…
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Knott’s Berry Farm Announces New Year’s Eve Festivities!
Knott’s Berry Farm has announced its plans for New Year’s Eve. This comes as Knott’s Merry Farm continues to be celebrated through January 4, 2026. Guests experiencing Knott’s Merry Farm can enjoy classic offerings like Snoopy’s Night Before Christmas, the magical Snow and Glow moments, a new (and massive) Christmas Tree, Victorian carolers, delicious dishes,…
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Knott’s Berry Farm Closes for Day as Rain Comes Down on Southern California
Knott’s Berry Farm will not be open on Christmas Eve. This comes as rain comes down across Southern California. The theme park announced on Wednesday morning that it would not be opening its gates because of the weather, with the following post: The closure comes as Knott’s Berry Farm continues to celebrate Knott’s Merry Farm.…