Author: Mr. Daps
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Academy Award Winner Holly Hunter Joins ‘Star Trek: Starfleet Academy’ as Captain and Chancellor
Big casting news was announced today in regards to the upcoming Star Trek: Starfleet Academy series. This new Star Trek series is headed for Paramount+. It was announced that Academy Award winning actress Holly Hunter has joined the cast. She will be portraying the captain and chancellor of Starfleet Academy. While not a ton is…
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Layoffs Begin at Pixar Animation Studios
As The Walt Disney Company transitions from quantity to quality, the studios that create the content are being affected by this change of focus. Earlier this year it was revealed that Pixar Animation Studios would be laying of 20% of its workforce due to no longer making as much content. At the time, it wasn’t…
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Progress Continues on the West End of Downtown Disney District
Progress continues to be made on the new establishments coming to Downtown Disney District on the west end. Soon, guests will be able to enjoy Din Tai Fung and the Parkside Market. As the work continues, walls now share about the history of Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort. This historical look at the…
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‘Inside Out 2’ Sneak Peek Coming to Walt Disney World Resort
A sneak peek of Disney and Pixar’s Inside Out 2 is coming to the Walt Disney World Resort. The announcement was made by Amy Poehler, who plays Joy in the film, and Maya Hawke, who plays Anxiety. The duo made the announcement via social media. They shared that the sneak peek will be at Disney’s…
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More Gordon Ramsay Heading to Hulu
Hulu continues to add more content on a regular basis. While there are plenty of different programming options, some of them come from Chef Gordon Ramsay. In the near future, there will be two new programs from Gordon Ramsay arriving on Hulu. Below is a look at these new offerings. GORDON RAMSAY’S FOOD STARS: SEASON 2…
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New Tomorrowland | DISNEY THIS DAY | May 21, 1998
On this day in 1998, New Tomorrowland was dedicated in Disneyland. Astronauts Buzz Aldrin and Wally Schirra were among the honored guests. New Tomorrowland was a retro-futurist retheme loosely inspired by Jules Verne and similar to Discoveryland in Disneyland Paris. The buildings, including Space Mountain, were repainted in bronzes, golds, and dark browns. The changes…
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Here’s What is Coming to Disney+ in June 2024
Disney+ continues to add more content on a regular basis. Since debuting in November 2019, Disney’s streaming service has added movies, series, specials, documentaries, and more. June 2024 will be no different. Disney has shared what will be coming to its streaming service next month. Some of the highlights include The Acolyte, more Doctor Who,…
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EPCOT Disney Vacation Club Lounge To Close Temporarily
The EPCOT Disney Vacation Club Lounge will be closing temporarily this summer. The closure is for a planned refurbishment and will be for just under two weeks. The following notice was shared on the Walt Disney World Resort website on the member lounge’s page: Please note the Member Lounge in the Imagination! Pavilion will be…
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Jerry Bruckheimer Provides Update on ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ Reboot
Jerry Bruckheimer has been behind many big franchise hits in Hollywood. For Disney, the one he is perhaps most known for is Pirates of the Caribbean. In March, Bruckheimer shared that the next Pirates film will be a reboot that has been talked about. This movie is being written by Jeff Nathanson, who also wrote…
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Walt Disney World Shares New Look at Updated Country Bear Musical Jamboree
The Country Bear Musical Jamboree will be opening at Magic Kingdom sometime this summer. When it does, there will be a new and reimagined show for the Country Bears. The Disney Parks Blog shared a new look at some of this show today. In particular, the new outfits for Bunny, Bubbles, and Beulah were shared.…
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Disney Shares How It Goes Beyond Storytelling
This week Disney is showcasing its products at the Licensing Expo kicks off in Las Vegas. As Disney prepares for this expo to begin on Tuesday, it released a new video that shares how it goes beyond storytelling. This video focuses on what makes Disney different, its connective storytelling. It isn’t just telling iconic stories.…
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WATCH: ‘Aladdin on Broadway Concert Celebration – Live at EPCOT’
On Sunday, May 19, 2024, a very special performance was streamed on the Disney on Broadway youtube channel. It showed a concert that was taped during the Disney on Broadway Concert Series, which occurs annually at EPCOT’s International Festival of the Arts in Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. This particular performance was a celebration…
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Donald Duck Munchlings Popcorn Bucket Arrives at Disneyland
A new popcorn bucket has arrived at the Disneyland Resort. As we get closer to Donald Duck’s official 90th birthday on June 9th, merchandise has appeared on the Disney Store, in the parks, BoxLunch, and other places. Today, a new popcorn bucket has also arrived at the Disneyland Resort. This is the Donald Duck Munchlings…
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Be a Part of the World’s Largest Swimming Lesson at Knott’s Soak City Waterpark
Knott’s Soak City Waterpark is participating with hundreds of waterparks, aquatic centers, and swim schools nationwide for the 15th annual World’s Largest Swimming Lesson. This massive swimming lesson will be taking place on June 20, 2024, at 8:00 AM. The World’s Largest Swimming Lesson is an event designed to build awareness about the vital importance of…
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Plaza Swan Boats | DISNEY THIS DAY | May 20, 1973
On this day in 1973, the Plaza Swan Boats first set sail on scenic journeys around the central waterway in the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. The Swan Boats were a ‘D’ ticket attraction. Round-trip tours included views of Cinderella Castle, the Swiss Family Treehouse in Adventureland, and Tomorrowland. There were 12 boats at…
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Jim Henson: Idea Man – Mr. Daps’ Review
Jim Henson: Idea Man is a new documentary from Ron Howard that looks into the life of the creator of The Muppets. The Muppets was just one thing that Jim Henson, created however. He was always creating, always pushing boundaries, and always innovating. In Jim Henson: Idea Man, the story of this great creator is…
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‘Star Wars: The Phantom Menace’ Released 25 Years Ago – Take a Look Behind-the-Scenes
25 years ago today, Star Wars: The Phantom Menace was released into theaters. This was the first new Star Wars movie in years and kicked off a new era of Star Wars with new characters, locations, and also fans. 25 years after this movie arrived in theaters, StarWars.com has shared some behind-the-scenes photos of the…
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Did You Know That Disney’s Animal Kingdom Has These 8 Endangered Species?
Disney’s Animal Kingdom is the home to 300 different species of animals. Of these hundreds of different species, 8 are currently endangered species. Recently, the Disney Parks Blog shared a look at these animals. They can be seen below. 1. Painted Dog At Disney’s Animal Kingdom, we have six painted dogs on the African savannas. Right now,…
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Donald’s Cousin Gus | DISNEY THIS DAY | May 19, 1939
On this day in 1939, the Donald Duck short ‘Donald’s Cousin Gus’ was released. Gus Goose, Donald’s cousin, surprises him at home. Gus has a generous appetite and decides to take advantage of Donald’s hospitality! This debut was both the first cartoon and the first pre recorded program to be broadcast in the U.S. on…
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Disneyland Character and Parade Performers Vote to Unionize
Cast members who are Disneyland character and parade performers and hosts, leads and trainers voted this week on whether or not to join the Actors’ Equity Association. The results were overwhelmingly in favor. Throughout the counting process, the vote for “yes” trended at around 75% to 85% of the vote. The final tally saw the…
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Knott’s Soak City Waterpark Kicks Off Summer Season
Summer has begun for Knott’s Soak City Waterpark. The waterpark in Buena Park, California, opened today for its summer run. It will be open from May 18 through September 8, 2024 on select days. For those that want to spend some wet fun in the sun at Knott’s, there are several different ticket options. This…
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Check Out the New (and Temporary) Marceline’s Confectionary at Downtown Disney District
There are a lot of changes happening at the Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort. This has seen the re-imagining of some restaurants, replacement of others, and completely new arrivals making their way as well! It also has seen some stores close their doors and move around. One store that is currently seeing things…
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BoxLunch Beach Bash Celebrates Donald Duck’s 90th Birthday!
On May 15th, the Daps Magic team was invited to the BoxLunch Gifts store at the Sherman Oaks Fashion Square Mall in Sherman Oaks, California! This event was to celebrate Donald Duck’s 90th birthday. It also showed off exclusive new BoxLunch merchandise, included photo ops, a sketch artist, give aways, trivia, and a whole lot…
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EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival | DISNEY THIS DAY | May 18, 2014
On this day in 2014, the 21st EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival would come to an end. Perhaps the most beautiful festival of the year at EPCOT, there are lots of flowers, topiaries, food, beverages, presentations, and performances! This festival also led to the arrival of the garden railway next to the Germany pavilion…