Author: Mr. Daps
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The Three Lives of Thomasina | DISNEY THIS DAY | June 4, 1964
On this day in 1964, ‘The Three Lives of Thomasina’ had its wide release in theaters. Set in Scotland, Thomasina the cat brings an estranged family together with her death and mystifying reappearance. Added to the mix is a lovely but mysterious woman who seems to be able to heal animals. This would be the…
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Star Wars Discussion with Dave Filoni and Leslye Headland
It’s a fantastic time to be a Star Wars fan. There is a lot of new content coming out, including The Acolyte. Ahead of the start of this new series, Lucasfilm’s chief creative officer and The Acolyte creator sat down to talk about storytelling in the a galaxy far, far away. The discussion is described in the…
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Geek Eats: ‘The Lion King’ 30th Anniversary Treats at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Disney’s The Lion King first arrived in theaters 30 years ago! When it arrived in theaters, moviegoers were charmed by the characters, the music, and the story itself. It became an instant classic. Now, 30 years later, Disney’s Animal Kingdom will be celebrating this iconic Disney film from June 10 through September 9, 2024. Part…
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‘Star Trek: Prodigy’ Season 2 Gets Netflix Release Date
There have been a lot of questions surrounding the future of Star Trek: Prodigy. This Star Trek series ended with quite a bit of hope for the future at the end of its first season. Then, the future of the series itself began to look in doubt. It was then picked up by Netflix and…
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‘Inside Out 2’ Merchandise Arrives on Disney Store Ahead of Theatrical Release
Inside Out 2 will be in theaters starting on June 14, 2024. Ahead of this release, merchandise is popping up on Disney Store and also in the parks. The merchandise includes plush of the characters, pins, toys, apparel and more! Below is a look at what is currently being offered on Disney Store from the…
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FIRST LOOK: ‘Bluey Minisodes’ Ahead of July 3 Premiere
DIsney has released a first look at the first of seven new ‘Bluey Minisodes’ that will be arriving on Disney+ on July 3, 2024.
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Norway Pavilion | DISNEY THIS DAY | June 3, 1988
On this day in 1988, The Norway Pavilion opened at EPCOT, the second and most recent new pavilion to be added after opening day. The pavilion recreated a Norwegian village, complete with four authentic styles of architecture. Then-Crown Prince Harald V of Norway performed the dedication, which was broadcast live back home. Norway partially funded…
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VIDEO: ‘Emotional Rollercoaster’ Arrives Before ‘World of Color – ONE’ at Disney California Adventure
This weekend, a new pre-show arrived at Disney California Adventure ahead of World of Color – ONE. The pre-show is a preview of Disney and Pixar’s upcoming new animated film, Inside Out 2. The pre-show is called Emotional Rollercoaster and plays before each showing of World of Color – ONE for a limited time. Daps…
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Sunday Spotlight: Fantasmic! at Disneyland
On this Sunday Spotlight, Mr. Daps takes a look at the three main iterations of Fantasmic! at Disneyland through the years.
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Let’s Make a Difference on July 21st!
On July 21 we would like to invite you to join us as we make a difference by walking through Disneyland and Disney California Adventure before they open for the 2024 CHOC Walk in the Park. This is an annual tradition that is not only a lot of fun, but makes a huge difference. Join…
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Trailer Released for ‘Camp Snoopy’ Ahead of Arrival on Apple TV+
A new trailer has been released by Apple TV+ for the upcoming Peanuts special, ‘Camp Snoopy.’ It arrives on June 14, 2024.
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Commando Duck | DISNEY THIS DAY | June 2, 1944
On this day in 1944, the Donald Duck short ‘Commando Duck,’ was released. It was made during World War II and was the only time that a regular character engaged in warfare. Donald parachutes into Japan with orders to destroy an airfield. He loses most of his gear except a rubber raft. It collects so…
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New Featurette for ‘The Acolyte’ Looks at Generations-Spanning Adventure
A new featurette has been released this week for the upcoming Star Wars series, The Acolyte. In it, cast members discuss Star Wars and share their own thoughts about this specific series. Along the way, some scenes are shown as well. The featurette includes Amandla Stenberg (former padawan Mae), Manny Jacinto (ex-smuggler Qimir), Dafne Keen (padawan…
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FULL RIDE POV VIDEO: Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at Walt Disney World
Check out this full POV ride-through video of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure before the attraction opens at Walt Disney World Resort.
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5 Things We Wish Were On Disney+ – Daps Magic (the Podcast)
This 5th episode of Daps Magic (the Podcast) has Mr. Daps and Sarah picking 5 things they’d like to see added to Disney+.
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Typhoon Lagoon | DISNEY THIS DAY | June 1, 1989
On this day in 1989, the Typhoon Lagoon water park opened at the Walt Disney World Resort. In the park’s legend, a furious storm jumbled ships and gear across an idyllic paradise. Miss Tilly is the park’s icon–a shrimp boat that was impaled on Mount Mayday. Every half hour, a 50-foot geyser erupts from her…
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New ‘Emotional Rollercoaster’ Water Short to Play Before ‘World of Color – ONE’
A new water short, ‘Emotional Rollercoaster,’ will be shown ahead of ‘World of Color – ONE’ ahead of the premiere of ‘Inside Out 2.’
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New Recurring Cast Members Adding to Season Two of ‘Goosbumps’ on Disney+
Goosebumps on Disney+ has added some new recurring cast members. Today it was announced that Arjun Athalye, Stony Blyden, Sakina Jaffrey, Eloise Payet, Christopher Paul Richards, and Kyra Tantao will be joining the cast of the series. They join the previously announced cast that includes David Schwimmer (Anthony), Ana Ortiz (Jen), Sam McCarthy (Devin), Jayden Bartels (Cece), Elijah Cooper(CJ), Galilea La Salvia (Frankie) and Francesca Noel (Alex).…
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Walt Disney World Shares 10 New Disney PhotoPass Opportunities For Summer
Summer is upon us! As guests make their way to Walt Disney World Resort for summer vacation, there are 10 new Disney PhotoPass opportunities available to capture magical moments to bring home. This includes new magic shots and more around the theme parks and beyond! Check them out below. Also, remember that if you purchase…
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New Entrance Opens at Downtown Disney District [Updated]
A new entrance is now open on the west end of Downtown Disney District. This new entrance and security checkpoint is near the Simba Parking Lot, by the new Din Tai Fung restaurant. Daps Magic team member Steven was visiting the Disneyland Resort on Friday morning and discovered the new entrance was open. It has…
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Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Turns 5
It’s hard to believe it but 5 years ago I was walking into Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge with a couple thousand of my “closest friends.” The Daps Magic team was up bright and early in the morning to be among the first group making their way into this new land at Disneyland. The day was…
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‘Special Spice’ From Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Now on Music Streaming Services
Special Spice, the song that is heard in the grand finale of Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, is now available on music streaming services. The song was written by songwriter PJ Morton, who recently helped reveal the grand finale in a video from Disney. Anika Noni-Rose, who voices Princess Tiana in The Princess and the Frog and…
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Disney Encanto: The Official Cookbook – Mr. Daps Review
In 2021, Walt Disney Animation Studios released Encanto. This is the story of family in Columbia named the Madrigals. The live in a place in Columbia called Encanto. The magic of Encanto is that every member of the family has been blessed with a magical gift… other than Mirabel. However, when it is discovered that…
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Colin Farrell | DISNEY THIS DAY | May 31, 1976
On this day in 1976, actor Colin Farrell was born in Dublin, Ireland. For Disney, Farrell has played Travers Goff, P.L. Travers’s troubled father, in 2013’s ‘Saving Mr. Banks,’ Holt Farrier in the 2019 live-action reimagining of ‘Dumbo,’ and Artemis Fowl Sr. in 2020’s ‘Artemis Fowl.’ His father and uncle were both professional soccer players,…