Author: Mr. Daps
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VIDEO: 2026 CHOC Walk in the Park Opening Ceremony (Multi-Cam)
On August 2, 2026, before the sun had risen, thousands of supporters of Rady Children’s Hospital Orange County (formerly Children’s Hospital Orange County) began to arrive at The Happiest Place on Earth! They woke up in the middle of the night (or didn’t go to sleep) to show their support and gratitude for this hospital,…
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Downtown Disney District Splitsville Luxury Lanes Reveals Two New Menu Items
The Downtown Disney District Splitsville Luxury Lanes isn’t just bowling and pizza. On top of these fun and delicious offerings, there are also many other great offerings on the menu. Among these are burgers, loaded fries, and even sushi (yes, it’s actually good!). Now, two new menu items have been revealed by Splitsville. In a…
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The runDisney Companion: Your Race Day Guide from Fantasy to Finish Line and Beyond
Finding magic in life often comes down to taking a leap of faith before you fully know how the story ends. On this week’s episode of Daps Magic – Disney and Positive Stuff, host Mr. Daps sits down with author, runner, and creator Lisa DiNoto Glassner for an inspiring conversation about passion, community, and her…
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Andrew Gold | DISNEY THIS DAY | August 2, 1951
On this day in 1951, multi-talented musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer Andrew Gold was born. In Disney circles, he is remembered for writing “Thank You for Being a Friend,” a tune that went on to become the iconic theme song for Touchstone’s ‘The Golden Girls.’ He also wrote and recorded the Halloween classic, “Spooky,…
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Wonderland – Caption of the Week
Happy Saturday! It’s that wonderful time of the week for another Caption of the Week photo! This week we are headed down to Wonderland. Specifically, this version of Wonderland comes from the day that Walt Disney’s Parade of Dreams opened to the public on May 5, 2005. Before we get into that, though, take a…
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FØØD by Swedish Chef Now Serving New Muppet Drinks
Anytime there is something new connected with The Muppets is a good time. This year has been a good year for fans of The Muppets with The Muppet Show special event. This year also saw the arrival of Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. As part of this newest version…
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VIDEO: Disney Cascade of Lights at Disney Adventure World
With the official opening of Disney Adventure World earlier this year, quite a few new experiences and offerings can now be enjoyed by guests visiting Disneyland Paris. This includes a new slate of entertainment offerings, including a new nighttime spectacular. Called Disney Cascade of Lights, this new nighttime spectacular brings the new Adventure Bay to…
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Disney Villains Take Over Disney Storyland Boutique Ahead of Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort
The Disney Villains are taking over Disney Storyland Boutique in the Downtown Disney District. This comes ahead of the start of Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort, which officially starts on August 21st at The Happiest Place on Earth! Already, however, Halloween merchandise has been popping up around the Disneyland Resort. For Disney Storyland Boutique,…
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New Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Merchandise Arrives at Disneyland Resort
A new line of Starbucks merchandise that is themed to Pumpkin Spice has arrived at The Happiest Place on Earth! This comes ahead of the fall season for Starbucks and Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort. The new merchandise can be found in multiple locations. It includes a mug, a tumbler, and a notebook. The…
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Flight of the Navigator | DISNEY THIS DAY | August 1, 1986
On this day in 1986, ‘Flight of the Navigator’ was released in theaters. Now a cult classic, the film starred Joey Cramer as a 12-year-old boy who goes missing and reappears unaged eight years later. The goofball robotic alien, “Max,” played by Paul Reubens under the pseudonym “Pall Mall,” takes him on a joy ride…
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Newest ‘Disney Unscripted’ Looks at How Magic Came to Life for Shanghai Disney’s 10th Anniversary
On June 16, 2026, Shanghai Disney Resort officially turned 10 years old. The Disney Parks YouTube channel is now sharing a look at how this celebration came to be. This new video gives an in-depth look at the 10th anniversary celebration of Shanghai Disney Resort. This includes different disciplines that came together to bring different…
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Oriental Land Company Reveals Details for Disney Cruise Line Japan
Since being announced, there have been lots of questions about the Oriental Land Company’s cruise venture. In a financial report that was released this week, the company behind Tokyo Disney Resort revealed its plans for its future cruise ship and line. The report details where the ship will sail from, for how long, approximate pricing,…
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Whistlin’ Rick Storey Passes Away at 68
Rick Storey has passed away at the age of 68. The news was shared by Krazy Kirk and The Hillbillies, a band her performed with for many years at Disneyland and then Knott’s Berry Farm. Storey was known as “Whistlin’ Rick” because of his incredible whistling abilities. These were used in multiple performances through the…
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Outgoing Walt Disney World Resort President Jeff Vahle Shares Thoughts on Last Day Before Retirement
Today is Walt Disney World Resort President Jeff Vahle’s last day before retirement. Vahle has led the Walt Disney World Resort for the last six years. This is the culmination of a career that has spanned over three decades at Disney. Before his current roles (he also oversees Worldwide Safety, Health, Engineering and Sourcing for Disney…
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‘Friends’ Revealed for D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event
D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event is just a couple of weeks away. Leading up to this ultimate Disney fan event, D23 has revealed details about programming, official Disney shops, experiences, and more! All of these can be found on Daps Magic’s D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event page. The most recent reveal from D23…
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Disneyland’s Frontierland Shootin’ Exposition Reopening Date Revealed
The Frontierland Shootin’ Exposition is currently closed for refurbishment. Up until today, there wasn’t a known reopening date for this attraction. Now, the Disneyland website shows that this attraction will reopen in September. According to the attraction’s page, the exact opening date will be September 11, 2026. This, of course, could change as conditions and…
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A Celebration of Animation Art – 30 Years Ago at Disneyland
Among the delights of experiencing Disneyland in the 1990s was the possibility of seeing, and even meeting, many of the people who had created the happiest place on earth. From time to time, artists who had worked with Walt Disney at the studio and in Imagineering would appear for special anniversaries and events. On July…
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Disney Announces Participants for 2026 Disney Accelerator Program
Disney has announced the participants for the 2026 Disney Accelerator program. Five growth-stage companies are working across three significant frontiers of technology. This includes: This is the 12th year of Disney Accelerator, which allows visionary founders to contribute to Disney’s legacy of innovation in service of creativity. This year’s group spans key strategic innovation areas…
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Bunk’d | DISNEY THIS DAY | July 31, 2015
On this day in 2015, ‘Bunk’d’ premiered on the Disney Channel. The series was a spinoff of ‘Jessie’ and carried over the Ross siblings – Emma, Ravi, and Zuri – this time into summer camp adventures. The kids head to Camp Kikiwaka in Moose Rump, Maine, where their parents met. Despite the kids’ lack of…
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Disney Villains Collection Heading to Disney Store and Disney Parks
More Halloween merchandise is heading to the Disney Store and the Disney Parks. Today, a new collection was released that is sure to be incredibly popular. The Disney Villains Collection will be arriving on the Disney Store and the Disney Parks on August 3, 2026. This frightfully fun collection celebrates favorite Disney villains in a…
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Bakari, New Silverback Gorilla, Arrives at Disney’s Animal Kingdom to Lead Family Troop
Bakari, a new silverback western lowland gorilla, is the new leader of the family troop at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. As he is settling into his new role in his new home, the Disney Parks Blog shared details about this transition. Bakari is a 21-year-old male western lowland gorilla who can now be found at Gorilla Falls Exploration…
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Video with Bob Gurr, Garrett Watts, & Yvette Nicole Brown Reveals Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort Foods
The Disney Parks have released a new video revealing some of the foods that will be available during Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort this year. This comes in the form of a video released on YouTube featuring Bob Gurr, Garrett Watts & Yvette Nicole Brown. The trio gets to taste some of the foods that…
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Indiana Jones Adventure to Close for Refurbishment in September
Indiana Jones Adventure will soon be closing for a refurbishment. The popular Adventureland attraction will be closing on September 8th for an undetermined amount of time. This is according to the refurbishment section of the Disneyland Resort calendar on the Disneyland website. What will be done during this refurbishment isn’t known. Daps Magic will keep…
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Disney Dreamlight Valley Partners with Nature Conservancy of Canada
Disney Dreamlight Valley has partnered with the Nature Conservancy of Canada. The purpose of this partnership is to come together and raise awareness about the need to protect important habitats for species, including the Grizzly Bear. Between extreme weather, accelerated land development, and other challenges against nature continue to grow; conserving enough high-quality, connected, and…