Author: Mr. Daps
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High School Musical | DISNEY THIS DAY | January 20, 2006
On this day in 2006, the Disney Channel Original Movie ‘High School Musical’ first aired. Its story is a modern adaptation of ‘Romeo & Juliet’ with an unlikely pair landing the lead roles in the school musical, throwing off the social order. ‘High School Musical’ was the most successful DCOM of its time, with a…
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A Tour Around Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland Before the Timeline Expands
On April 29, 2026, the timeline at Disneyland’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge will be expanded. With the expansion will come some new characters to Batuu and the departure of others (see the breakdown here). Ahead of the upcoming changes, the Daps Magic team stopped by Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge on Sunday to capture a moment…
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Tokyo Disney Resort Adds Single Rider to More Attractions
Tokyo Disney Resort is expanding its Single Rider offerings. Over the weekend, Single Rider was added to several attractions at Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea. This expands the offering that allows a “Single Rider” to bypass the traditional queue to experience an attraction. As the name implies, the person gets to ride solo with other…
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Disneyland Paris Shares More Snowy Photos
Recently, Disneyland Paris shared some beautiful pictures of snow blanketing World of Frozen in what will soon be called Disney Adventure World. Over the weekend, Disneyland Paris shared more photos of what it is like to walk in a winter wonderland at this beautiful Disney park in France. Check out what it looked like during…
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‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Retains Top Spot at Box Office for Fifth Week
Avatar: Fire and Ash continues to lead the box office. This film has been leading for five weeks since being released. The film has earned $363 million domestically to date. Globally, it has pulled in $1.3 billion. The film isn’t showing the same resilience at the box office as its predecessors. It is already showing…
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Dolly Parton | DISNEY THIS DAY | January 19, 1946
On this day in 1946, multi-talented musician, songwriter, actress, businesswoman, and humanitarian Dolly Parton was born. Her singing career in Country music began early and has spanned 70 years with 50 studio albums, over 100 million records sold, and countless awards. Parton’s music has infused Disney as well, with her hit “9 to 5” featuring…
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‘The Lion King’ Co-Director Roger Allers Passes Away at 76
Roger Allers, co-director of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ The Lion King has died. Disney CEO Bob Iger released a statement saying, “Roger Allers was a creative visionary whose many contributions to Disney will live on for generations to come. He understood the power of great storytelling – how unforgettable characters, emotion, and music can come…
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‘Zootopia 2’ Becomes Highest Hollywood’s Highest Grossing Film of All Time
Zootopia 2 continues to break records. Not only has it surpassed Inside Out 2 to become Disney’s highest grossing film of all time, it also has the same distinction for Hollywood (Motion Picture Association). On top of that, it is the ninth most successful film of all time. This includes both live-action films and animated.…
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Leslie Iwerks Talks About New ‘Disneyland Handcrafted’ Film
On January 22, 2026, Disneyland Handcrafted will be arriving on Disney+ and Disney’s YouTube Channel. The film, which comes from Academy Award- and Emmy-nominated filmmaker Leslie Iwerks, takes a look at the building of Disneyland. It is full of videos that haven’t been shared with the public before. It also shows how Disneyland truly was…
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Disney Introduces planDisney Class of 2026
Each year, new Disney enthusiasts join the planDisney panel. This year is no exception. Recently, 18 new planDisney panelists underwent training at the Disneyland Resort. They joined 32 returning alumni to make a total of 50 planDisney panelists. These panelists come from different places and different walks of life. They also have different expertise about…
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All About D23 in 2026 with Michael Vargo
In this episode of Daps Magic – Disney and positive stuff, Mr. Daps chats with Michael Vargo, who shares his extensive journey with Disney, starting as a performer at Disneyland over 30 years ago. He discusses his evolution within the company, leading to his current role overseeing D23, the ultimate Disney fan club. The discussion…
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Saddle Up and Catch the Magic Together at Shanghai Disney Resort in the Year of the Horse
Shanghai, January 15, 2026 – Corral your friends and family together and trot, canter or gallop into the Year of the Horse with Bullseye from Pixar Animation Studios’ Toy Story films, along with Mickey and Friends as they celebrate Spring Festival at Shanghai Disney Resort! From January 28 until March 3, 2026, enjoy an exciting mix…
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Eastern Airlines | DISNEY THIS DAY | January 18, 1991
On this day in 1991, Eastern Airlines officially ceased operations. The company was the official airline of Walt Disney World in the 1970s and 1980s, as well as the sponsor of the “If You Had Wings” aviation attraction at the Magic Kingdom. Eastern Airlines established passenger service to Orlando in 1970 and quickly boasted more…
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Geek Eats: Salmon, Murasaki Sweet Potatoes, & Vegetables – Mr. Daps’ Kitchen
Regularly on my Instagram stories, I post different dishes that come out of my kitchen. Sometimes I show photos of the progress, and other times just the final dish. Frequently, people ask for the recipes I’m using to make these dishes. In general, I’m often just cooking off instinct or from a recipe I see…
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The Force Was Strong at Disneyland Six Years Ago Today
Six years ago today, Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance opened at Disneyland. With the opening of this attraction, the land was officially complete as had been initially envisioned. When the land had opened to the public the previous year, Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run was the only attraction that was operational. Guests utilized a virtual…
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The Walt Disney Family Museum Announces “Perfect Pairing” Screening with ‘The Princess and the Frog’
The Walt Disney Family Museum has announced a new series of screenings that fall under a Perfect Pairing banner. For Perfect Pairing, The Walt Disney Family Museum matches a Californian wine, beer, or spirit with classic and contemporary Disney films. The Princess and the Frog is going to be screened on Wednesday, February 11, 2026,…
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GUIDE: Here’s What’s Coming to Disney+, Hulu, & ESPN in February 2026
There are a lot of exciting things that come to Disney’s suite of streaming services each month. February 2026 is no exception. On Disney+, Hulu, & ESPN, there will be new programming arriving almost daily. This includes the arrival of The Muppet Show special event, Scrubs, We Call It Imagineering, and a whole lot more.…
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James Earl Jones | DISNEY THIS DAY | January 17, 1931
On this day in 1931, multi-award-winning actor and Disney Legend James Earl Jones was born. Jones was best known for his commanding bass voice, which he used to great effect in his two most famous roles for Disney – Darth Vader in the ‘Star Wars’ universe and Mufasa in the ‘Lion King’ franchise. He developed…
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Disney PhotoPass Offers Wide Variety of Magic Shots for EPCOT International Festival of the Arts
The EPCOT International Festival of the Arts began today at Walt Disney World Resort. This celebration of all of the different types of art continues through February 23, 2026. During it, guests can enjoy visual, culinary, performance, and many other types of artwork. Some of the other types of artwork can be found in the…
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Disney Parks Share Look at ‘Once Upon A Stage: The Magic of DISNEY ON BROADWAY’ at EPCOT International Festival of the Arts
As the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts kicks off at Walt Disney World Resort, Disney has shared a look at the exhibit Once Upon A Stage: The Magic of DISNEY ON BROADWAY. This gives guests at EPCOT a behind-the-scenes look at DISNEY ON BROADWAY. This exhibit is at CommuniCore Hall each day between 9:00…
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EPCOT International Festival of the Arts Merchandise Highlights
EPCOT International Festival of the Arts has kicked off at Walt Disney World Resort. Guests will be able to experience the many different types of artistic offerings at EPCOT during this festival, which continues until February 23, 2026. Along with the visual art, there is also culinary art and performance art to be experienced. This…
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Meet Disney Fine Artist Heather Edwards at EPCOT International Festival of the Arts
EPCOT International Festival of the Arts starts today at Walt Disney World Resort. This celebration of all types of art continues through February 23rd. One of the perks of this festival is that throughout its run, there is the opportunity to purchase artwork and meet the artists who created it. One of the Disney Fine…
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Disney Announces Next Fiscal Results Call
The Walt Disney Company has announced when it will be sharing its first-quarter fiscal results. This will be happening on February 2, 2026, at 8:30 AM ET. The results will also be released at the beginning of regular trading on the same day. Below is the official announcement from Disney: The Walt Disney Company Executives…
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Festival of the Arts Figment Bucket Arrives at EPCOT
Today, the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts starts at Walt Disney World Resort. This annual celebration of many different types of artwork runs through February 23, 2026. With the start of this beautiful festival at EPCOT has come the arrival of a new Figment bucket. The collectible Figment Artist Bucket with Rainbow Popcorn features…