Author: Mr. Daps
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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…
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Pixar Pals Countdown to Fun! | DISNEY THIS DAY | January 16, 2011
On this day in 2011, Pixar Pals Countdown to Fun! debuted in Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World. The parade replaced the Block Party Bash and reimagined some of its floats. It also had similarities to the Pixar Play Parade in California, which began in 2008. Both Pixar parades adapted the same theme song…
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Dave Filoni and Lynwen Brennan to Lead Lucasfilm as Kathleen Kennedy Steps Down
The Walt Disney Company and Lucasfilm announced changes today to its leadership structure. Longtime Lucasfilm executive Kathleen Kennedy will be stepping down from leading the studio after nearly 14 years. In her place, Dave Filoni will lead the studio as President and Chief Creative Officer alongside Lynwen Brennan as Co-President. Kennedy will not be completely…
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GUIDE: Where to Find Characters From Different Eras in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Expanded Timeline at Disneyland
The Disneyland Resort has announced that Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge will see its timeline expanded on April 29, 2026. When this happens, there will be more stories and characters from the different eras of Star Wars in the land for guests to meet and experience. The land will have three main eras of stories that…
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Disney Working on Third ‘Phineas and Ferb’ Movie
A third Phineas and Ferb movie is being worked on at Disney. Disney Branded Television has greenlit the film that will eventually end up on Disney+ and the Disney Channel. The film is scheduled to go into production later this year. The third Phineas and Ferb movie will have a time-warp-themed adventure story that Dan…
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Disney Adventure Arrives in Port Canaveral
The Disney Adventure has reached another milestone in its journey towards its home port for the next five years in Singapore. The newest and biggest ship to join the Disney Cruise Line fleet has arrived at Port Canaveral for a brief stop. This is ahead of the ship’s maiden voyage, scheduled for March 10, 2026,…
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Eric Jacobson | DISNEY THIS DAY | January 15, 1971
On this day in 1971, puppeteer Eric Jacobson was born. He has worked with the Muppets since 1994, being inspired to take up puppeteering after the death of Jim Henson. In the early 2000s, Jacobson took over as the primary performer for most of Frank Oz’s classic characters, including Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Animal, and…
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The Walt Disney Company Establishes New Enterprise Marketing Organization; Names Asad Ayaz Chief Marketing and Brand Officer
The Walt Disney Company today announced the creation of a new enterprise marketing and brand organization designed to align the company’s industry-leading marketing teams more closely across its businesses and strengthen how Disney connects with consumers around the world. Asad Ayaz has been named Chief Marketing and Brand Officer of The Walt Disney Company and…
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The Force is Strong with the Changes Coming to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland
Disneyland’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is seeing its timeline expanded once again. This time, the change will see what fans have been clamoring for since the land opened: characters and stories from the original Star Wars trilogy. That’s right, soon guests at Disneyland will be able to see Darth Vader, Princess Leia, Luke Skywalker (who…
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Trailer Released for ‘Paul McCartney: Man on the Run’
A new trailer has been released for Paul McCartney: Man on the Run ahead of its debut on Amazon Prime on February 27, 2026. The documentary takes a look at McCartney’s life after The Beatles as he started his next band, Wings. The documentary is directed by Morgan Neville and includes music and footage that…
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New Savory Waffles Coming to Marketplace Snacks in Disney Springs
Some new delicious offerings are coming to Disney Springs at Marketplace Snacks. These come in the form of three new savory waffles. Traditionally, Marketplace Snacks is known for its decadent, photo-worthy sundaes, with ingredients like soft serve, hot fudge, fruit, and cookies stacked and served in Mickey Mouse waffle cones. With the new savory waffles, the base will continue to…
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Darth Vader Coming to Disneyland’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge as Timeline Expands
Darth Vader is coming to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland, and he isn’t the only new character and change coming to the land. Disney has announced that the timeline for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge will be expanded at Disneyland. With this, there will be more characters, classic Star Wars music, and other changes coming…
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25 Years of Downtown Disney – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #798
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week, the big topic that is focused on is the Downtown Disney. This comes as the Downtown Disney District celebrated its 25th anniversary on Monday. To help talk about this subject, Doug Marsh joins Mr. Daps and Caitie. Along with talking about the origins, past, and present of Downtown Disney,…
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Pueblo Pluto | DISNEY THIS DAY | January 14, 1949
On this day in 1949, the Pluto cartoon ‘Pueblo Pluto’ was released. Mickey and Pluto explore a small town in the desert Southwest. Mickey gives Pluto a bone, but another dog – Ronnie, the St. Bernard puppy – snatches it and runs off into a cactus patch. Pluto jumps down into the patch to retrieve…
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How to Watch ‘Disneyland Handcrafted’ Early!
Disneyland Handcrafted will arrive on Disney+ and Disney’s YouTube channel on January 22, 2026. Ahead of the debut of this Leslie Iwerks documentary about the year leading up to the opening of Disneyland, this film will be at the AMC Burbank Town Center 8 for a limited run. This will give fans the chance to…
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PEANUTS Return With New Entertainment for Knott’s PEANUTS Celebration
Knott’s PEANUTS Celebration is returning to Knott’s Berry Farm starting on January 31, 2026. It will continue on weekends through February 22, 2026. This year’s celebration will not only see the return of favorite PEANUTS characters, but it will also see a new on-the-move musical arriving. Ahead of the arrival of this happy celebration, Knott’s…
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Red Panda Mei to Meet with Guests During Lunar New Year Celebration at Disney California Adventure
The Lunar New Year celebration begins at the Disneyland Resort on January 23rd and continues through February 22nd. During this celebration, there will be multiple ways to celebrate the Year of the Horse. This includes some incredible food, beverage, and novelty offerings along with merchandise, entertainment, and unique character meet-and-greet opportunities. A new character meet-and-greet…
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Geek Eats: Lunar New Year Celebration Food & Beverage Guide
The Lunar New Year celebration runs from January 23 to February 22, 2026. This year, the celebration rings in the Year of the Horse. During the celebration, guests at the Disneyland Resort will find offerings that are inspired by Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese traditions. This year, there will be over 50 unique, limited-time menu items and…
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Black Panther and Fantastic Four Appear in Newest ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Teaser
Another new Avengers: Doomsday teaser has arrived, continuing the trend of releasing these trailers on Tuesdays in the new year. This week sees the Fantastic Four apparently going to Wakanda. This one starts with a very serious note as Shuri (Letitia Wright) says, “I’ve lost everyone that matters to me. A king has his duties,…
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Julia Louis-Dreyfus | DISNEY THIS DAY | January 13, 1961
On this day in 1961, actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus was born. For Pixar, she voiced Princess Atta in ‘A Bug’s Life,’ Rochelle in ‘Planes,’ and Laurel Lightfoot in ‘Onward.’ She has played Valentina Allegra de Fontaine in multiple Marvel Cinematic Universe films and TV shows since 2021. Louis-Dreyfus may be best known for her Emmy-winning roles…
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Voice of Mickey Mouse & Disney Fine Artist, Bret Iwan, to Appear at EPCOT International Festival of the Arts
The 2026 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts starts on February 16 and continues through February 23rd. During this beautiful festival, EPCOT will be full of many different types of art. Ranging from artwork to bring home to culinary art to some incredible entertainment art, there is no shortage of ways to appreciate (or learn…
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New Logo Revealed for Downtown Disney District on 25th Anniversary
On January 12, 2001, Downtown Disney officially opened to the public (see photos and read more about this here). Since then, the Downtown Disney District has grown and evolved through the years. This has seen the coming and going of businesses and restaurants. More recently, it has seen a substantial transformation of the Downtown Disney…
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Al Nassar to Be Special Guest at Walt’s Barn on January 18
Walt’s Barn opens once a month for Disney fans or curious guests to visit at Griffith Park. Walt Disney’s Carolwood Barn is Walt’s original workshop. It could also be considered the birthplace of Imagineering. Along with the opportunity to visit this historic building, guests can also check out some of the displays that are found…
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‘It’s a Miracle’ in New ‘Disneyland Handcrafted’ Video
A new clip for Disneyland Handcrafted has debuted on YouTube. This comes after the new Leslie Iwerks documentary premiered last week at the Walt Disney Studios (read more here). This new clip shows some never-seen-before clips showing some of the final days before the opening of Disneyland. This comes as it is noted that it…