Author: Mr. Daps
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D23 Kicks Off 15th Year of Fandom With Even More Magic and Appreciation for D23 Members
Experience a spectacular slate of exciting events celebrating beloved stories Discover exclusive behind-the-scenes content from World of Frozen to Disney on Broadway in the new issue of Disney twenty-three Plus, a sneak peek at the Magic & Mystery of the 2024 Gold Member Collector Set BURBANK, California – February 15, 2024 – In celebration of the 15th…
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Burnt Umber – Hidden Treasures Around the Disneyland Resort
There are several hidden treasures around the Disneyland Resort. Some of these are restaurants, some are shops, and some are other experiences that are a little bit out of the way from the average trip to the Disneyland Resort. Moving forward, Daps Magic will be highlighting these different hidden (or not-so-hidden) treasures. They will all…
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Disney’s Animal Kingdom Debuts New Baby Elephant
A new baby elephant has debuted at Disney’s Animal Kingdom today. This 312-pound calf named Corra is a two-months old African elephant. In a fun family story, Corra’s mother, Nadirah, was also born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. This makes Corra the first second-generation elephant in Disney Animal Kingdom’s history. Corra will be no stranger on the…
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New Trailer Released For X-Men ’97 Ahead of Arrival on Disney+
A new trailer has been released for X-Men ’97 from Marvel Animation. This comes ahead of the series arrival on Disney+ on March 20. This new series picks up right after the events of the X-Men: The Animated Series finale almost thirty years ago. X-Men ’97 will continue the individual stories of the mutants left…
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Molly Shannon Joins Season 4 Cast of ‘Only Murders in the Building’
Since its first season, Only Murders in the Building has had some pretty incredible guest stars. Previous seasons have seen incredible acting talent from stars like Nathan Lane, Meryl Streep, Matthew Broderick, and Paul Rudd to name a few. While season 4 of Only Murders in the Building is still quite a ways off, some…
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Ward Kimball | DISNEY THIS DAY | February 15, 2006
On this day in 2006, the Ward Kimball steam engine was dedicated at Disneyland at an exclusive ceremony attended by hundreds of Cast Members. Engine No. 5 was the first locomotive to be added to the park in almost 50 years. It was built in 1902 and once operated at Cedar Point in Ohio. Named…
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Debra OConnell Named President, News Group and Networks
Debra OConnell has been elevated to the new role of president, News Group and Networks, Disney Entertainment, it was announced today by Dana Walden, co-chairman, Disney Entertainment, to whom OConnell will continue to report. Kim Godwin, president, ABC News, will join Chad Matthews, president, ABC Owned Television Stations, in reporting to OConnell, aligning the nation’s…
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Final Season Premiere Date Revealed for ‘Star Trek: Discovery’
The premiere date for the fifth and final season of Star Trek: Discovery has been announced. The final season will debut globally on April 4, 2024. The premiere will include the first two episodes of the seasons. Following this, new episodes will be released on Thursdays. The series will see Captain Burnham and the crew…
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GEEK EATS: Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival 2024 Food and Beverage Guide!
The 2024 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival will be arriving on March 1 and continue through April 22, 2024. This festival is celebration of everything delicious! And this year will be tastier than ever with over 80 new items added to the offerings. This includes Earth Eats, a new festival marketplace. There will…
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Activist Investor Nelson Peltz Accuses Disney of Throwing “Spaghetti Against The Wall” With Recent News Releases
Activist investor Nelson Peltz wants a seat on Disney’s Board of Directors. He also wants former Disney CFO Jay Rasulo to have one. With his Trian Partners, Peltz is pushing for just that. This last week it appeared that these efforts got quite a bit harder. With Disney announcing stronger than expected earnings coupled with…
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Marvel Shares Updated Full Marvel Cinematic Universe Timeline
With the release of The Marvels, Marvel Studios has once again updated its Marvel Cinematic Universe Complete Timeline. It also has released the Marvel Cinematic Universe Movie Timeline. The Complete Timeline includes all movies, features, and televisions shows that are broken out by season. The Movie Timeline has all of the movies in the Marvel…
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Marvel Studios Announces Cast of ‘The Fantastic Four’ via Valentine’s Day Card
Today Marvel Studios gave a Valentine’s Day card to its fans. This card showcased the cast of its new The Fantastic Four film. It also shared the release date as July 25, 2025. The card shows the cast sitting in a living room with a big sign above them saying “Happy Valentine’s Day!” It is…
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Grim, Grinning Ghosts | DISNEY THIS DAY | February 14, 1969
On this day in 1969, “Grim, Grinning Ghosts” was recorded for the Haunted Mansion at Disneyland. This would come on the second day of recording for the attraction, six months before it would open. The producer noticed how good Thurl Ravenscroft, Jay Meyer, Bob Ebright, Chuck Schroeder, and Verne Rowe looked together. They were cast…
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A New Tiana – Geeks Corner – Episode #699
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week there is a lot to be excited bout. This includes the return of Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace to theaters for its 25th anniversary, Patrick Mahomes heading to Disneyland after winning the Super Bowl, and a new Wicked trailer. The Geeks also have a new Indy Cam…
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Thirty Acres Kitchen to Open on Valentine’s Day at Knott’s Hotel
Knott’s Berry Farm announced today that Thirty Acres Kitchen will be officially opening tomorrow, Valentine’s Day. This restaurant at Knott’s Hotel will be open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily. In general, the hours will be from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM daily (hours can change, however). Thirty Acres Kitchen will be serving New American…
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Season 4 of ‘Only Murders in the Building’ Heads to Los Angeles
After three seasons set in New York City, specifically at the Arconia, Charles, Oliver and Mabel are heading to Los Angeles for season for of Only Murders in the Building. Craig Erwich, who oversees ABC, Freeform and Hulu, said that at least part of the fourth season will be taking place in LA. He shared…
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Character Entertainers at Disneyland Resort Look to Unionize With Actors’ Equity
The people who bring to life many of the characters are looking to unionize. On Tuesday, an organization called “Magic United” announced the intent of Disneyland Resort entertainment cast member to unionize with Actors’ Equity Association. In a new website for the group, the cast members explained their reasoning behind the move. On the website…
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GeekiTikis Has Muppets Tiki Mugs
Muppet fans who also happen to fans of Tiki culture have a reason to celebrate. GeekiTikis has five Muppet Tiki mugs currently found on their website. This Muppets Tiki Collection includes Tiki mug recreations of Kermit, Miss Piggy, Gonzo, Fozzie Bear, and Animal. Below is a look at these mugs and the description for the…
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Stitch Attacks Snacks Popcorn Collection Arrives on shopDisney
The second release of the Stitch Attacks Snacks Collection has arrived on shopDisney. This time, Stitch is satisfying his appetite with popcorn! This comes as the Stitch Attacks Snacks Popcorn Collection has been released. It is the second of 12 releases of this continuity series that is starring Stitch! The Stitch Attacks Snacks Popcorn Collection…
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New Trailer and Artwork Released by Disney+ For ‘Iwájú’
A new trailer and artwork has been released by Disney+ for the upcoming Iwájú. This is an all-new series from Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pan-African Comic Book Entertainment Company Kugali. Starting on February 28, 2024, fans will be able to see this story that takes place in Lagos, Nigeria that is an exciting coming-of-age…
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Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Opening This Summer at Walt Disney World Resort
Disney has announced that Tiana’s Bayou Adventure will be opening this summer at Walt Disney World Resort. Along with making the announcement for the opening timeline, it shared a first look at Tiana’s audio-animatronic figure. This is the first audio-animatronic for this character. Along with showing a picture of Tiana, Imagineer Charita Carter shared a…
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Winnie the Pooh: A Valentine For You | DISNEY THIS DAY | February 13, 1999
On this day in 1999, the television special ‘Winnie the Pooh: a Valentine for You’ premiered on ABC. Pooh and his friends learn that Christopher Robin has a girlfriend and believe he won’t have time for them anymore. Owl tells them about a monster called the “love bug” and the gang try to find a…
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Thousands Turn Out as Super Bowl LVIII MVP Patrick Mahomes Celebrates Kansas City Chiefs’ Win at Disneyland
Super Bowl LVIII MVP Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrated the team’s big win yesterday by going to Disneyland. After exclaiming after the game, “we’re going to Disneyland,” he visited The Happiest Place on Earth with his wife and kids. While there, he also celebrated with a cavalcade bonding the achievement with Mickey,…
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Beautiful Bow Art Revealed for Disney Cruise Line’s Newest Ship, the Disney Treasure
The newest ship that will soon be joining the Disney Cruise Line fleet has gotten one step closer to completion. Today Disney shared what the bow art for the Disney Treasure looks like ahead of its maiden voyage on December 21, 2024. It shows Captain Minnie Mouse in her new adventure outfit, perfect for a…