Author: Mr. Daps
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Keegan-Michael Key | DISNEY THIS DAY | March 22, 1971
On this day in 1971, actor, comedian, writer, and producer Keegan-Michael Key was born. Disney fans will recognize his voice as Kamari the hyena (formerly Banzai) from 2019’s live action ‘The Lion King,’ Ducky the stuffed duckling toy from ‘Toy Story 4,’ and Bjornson the Cheesemonger from the ‘Chip ‘n Dale Rescue Rangers’ movie. Key…
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May the 4th Star Wars Skywalker Saga Marathon Coming to Theaters
A marathon of all of the Star Wars movies in the Skywalker Saga is heading to theaters on May 4th, also known as Star Wars Day. This means that one May the 4th fans will be able to experience more than just Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace. They will also be able to…
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Registration Now Open for D23 Mousequerade: The Ultimate Disney Costume Contest
One fun tradition that is coming to D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event from D23 Expos of the past is the Mousequerade costume contest. This special event will be taking place on the Premiere Stage with celebrity judges critiquing some incredible handmade costumes designed and created by D23 fans. Registration for this event is now open…
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Disney Responds to Institutional Shareholder Services Recommendation for Disney’s Board of Directors
The Walt Disney Company has released a statement in response to a recommendation from Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) that shareholders should vote for 11 of 12 nominees endorsed by Disney for its Board. In place of Maria Elena Lagomasino, it suggests electing activist investor Nelson Peltz to the Board of Directors. ISS does not endorse…
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Ana Ortiz Joins David Schwimmer in Cast for Second Season of ‘Goosebumps’
Ana Ortiz has been announced as the most recent person to join the cast of the second season of Goosebumps. According to a release from Disney+, Ortiz “portrays Jen, a dedicated police detective who remains rooted in her Brooklyn neighborhood after experiencing a tragic event that involved her friends in adolescence.” She joins previously announced…
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This Summer is a Summer of Joy at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Summer is coming and with it, there will be quite a few fun offerings to be enjoyed throughout Walt Disney World Resort. This includes a celebration of the 30th anniversary of The Lion King at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, a new Encanto show at EPCOT, and of course the arrival of Princess Tiana’s Bayou Adventure at…
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All Four Seasons of BBC’s ‘SHERLOCK’ Are Heading to Hulu
SHERLOCK is heading to Hulu. The hit BBC show that brings a modern take at Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson will be soon available to watch on Hulu. The show stars Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman as the super sleuth and his sidekick as they face off against Moriarty (Andrew Scott) and other villains throughout…
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Disney’s Animal Kingdom to Celebrate 30th Anniversary of ‘The Lion King’
Have a “roaring” good time this summer at Disney’s Animal Kingdom as the park celebrates the 30th anniversary of “The Lion King.”
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Drone Show Coming This Summer to Disney Springs
Drones will be lighting up the nights above Disney Springs this summer! Today, Walt Disney World Resort is making multiple announcements about different exciting things that will be offered this summer. This new drone show, Disney Dreams That Soar, is one of these summertime offerings that visitors to Disney Springs will be able to enjoy.…
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‘¡Celebración Encanto!’ Coming to Newly Opened CommuniCore Plaza Stage at EPCOT in June!
Progress continues to be made at EPCOT on finishing the last part of its years-long transformation. Soon, the walls will be down and guests will be able to wander around and in the new CommuniCore Hall and see entertainment on the CommuniCore Plaza stage. Disney has announced that starting on June 10th, these things and…
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Muppets Most Wanted | DISNEY THIS DAY | March 21, 2014
On this day in 2014, the musical comedy ‘Muppets Most Wanted’ was released in theaters. It was a sequel to 2011’s ‘The Muppets,’ and starred Ricky Gervais, Tina Fey, and Ty Burrell. ‘Muppets Most Wanted’ has several similarities to the Muppets’ second film, ‘The Great Muppet Caper’ from 1981, with both films being set in…
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Josh Gad Voices Support for Bob Iger in Ongoing Proxy Fight
As the Disney annual shareholder meeting grows closer, more and more people are starting to voice their support for Disney’s CEO Bob Iger and Disney’s nominees for its Board of Directors. Just hours after former Walt Disney Imagineering President Bob Weis voiced his support for Iger, actor Josh Gad joined in sharing his support. In…
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Former Walt Disney Imagineer President Bob Weis Supports Disney CEO Bob Iger in Ongoing Proxy Fight
Former Walt Disney Imagineer Bob Weis has come out in support of Disney CEO Bob Iger in an ongoing proxy fight that sees activist investor Nelson Peltz and his Trian Group seeking two sees on the Disney Board of Directors. If he gets his way, Peltz would like to gain a spot on the board…
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Knott’s Boysenberry Festival Favorites From 3 Different Perspectives
Knott’s Boysenberry Festival is now being enjoyed daily by guests at Knott’s Berry Farm. This is a festival that has plenty of delicious boysenberry foods, entertainment, artwork, and other experiences to enjoy on select days throughout March and April. It is one of the Daps Magic team’s favorite festivals at Knott’s Berry Farm and is…
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‘Fire of the Rising Moons’ Fireworks Experience Coming to Disneyland for Season of the Force
Disneyland Resort has provided more details about the upcoming Season of the Force celebration. This celebration of Star Wars will provide multiple opportunities to enjoy a wide variety of Star Wars experiences. It runs from April 5 through June 2, 2024. One of the experiences will be the Fire of the Rising Moons fireworks experience…
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Disney Cast Members and Employees Share What Makes Disney Storytelling Special on World Storytelling Day
March 20 is World Storytelling Day. Appropriately enough, Disney has shared some words from Disney cast members and employees that share what exactly makes Disney storytelling so special. This comes as The Walt Disney Company continues its legacy of strong storytelling that has lasted over 100 years! It is integral to what is done at…
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Disney Cruise Line Reveals Disney Destiny, Sister Ship to Disney Wish and Disney Treasure
The Disney Cruise Line today announced the newest addition to its fleet will be the Disney Destiny. Along with revealing details about this new ship that will be a sister ship to the Disney Wish and Disney Treasure, the Disney Cruise Line also announced that it had reached a construction milestone today with a keel…
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ESPN and the College Football Playoff Extend Exclusive Media Rights Agreement Through 2031-32 Season
ESPN and the College Football Playoff (CFP) have reached a pair of media agreements that ensures ESPN will continue as the exclusive, worldwide rightsholder to college football’s premier postseason event through the 2031-32 season. The exclusive home of the CFP since its inception in 2015, ESPN will expand its current package for the final two…
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‘Luca’ Swims Into Theaters This Weekend!
This weekend, Disney and Pixar’s Luca will be swimming into theaters. This continues the trend of bringing Pixar films that were released on Disney+ during the pandemic to the silver screen. Luca follows Soul and Turning Red to the theaters and arrives on Friday, March 22, 2024. Luca was originally released on Disney’s streaming service…
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Aladdin | DISNEY THIS DAY | March 20, 2014
On this day in 2014, the stage musical ‘Aladdin’ debuted on Broadway at the New Amsterdam Theatre. As of March 2024, ten years later, the show is still running in the same venue. ‘Aladdin’ was first developed into a musical in 2011. It brought back three songs written by Alan Menken and Howard Ashman that…
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Who’s Excited for D23? – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #704
Welcome to Geeks Corner! On this week’s episode, Mr. Daps shares about his experience at the media preview for D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event and answers questions. Throughout the course of the episode, the Geeks also chat about Pixar Fest, CHOC Walk, two Princess Tiana-themed shops in Critter County, and The Acolyte! We hope…
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‘Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour (Taylor’s Version)’ Debuts as the No. 1 Music Film Ever on Disney+
The 3.5-Hour Concert Film Garnered 4.6 Million Views and 16.2 Million Hours on Disney+ in its Opening Weekend Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour (Taylor’s Version) continues its record-breaking streak with 4.6 million views* on Disney+ in 3 days, making it the No. 1 music film ever on the platform. Taylor Swift fans took to Disney+…
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Star Wars Creator George Lucas Back Bob Iger’s Leadership and Disney Board in Ongoing Proxy Fight
Star Wars creator George Lucas has joined the fray in the ongoing proxy fight that The Walt Disney Company is currently embroiled in. Lucas strongly voiced his support for the leadership of Bob Iger for The Walt Disney Company and stated that he also backed the board. He didn’t just do this with his words…
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Introducing the Characters of ‘The Acolyte’
The first trailer for The Acolyte has been released. While the trailer provided some answers about what Star Wars fans will see when this series arrives on Disney+ on June 4, it also led to more questions. One of these questions for just about every character seen in the trailer regarded who each was. Below…