Author: Mr. Daps
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Ludwig Von Drake Enlisted to Assist Disney With Shareholder Proxy Fight
Disney has sent a video to preferred shareholders in which Ludwig Von Drake assists in telling shareholders how to vote. The video is cute, entertaining, and informative. It also arrives as Disney is fending off proxy battles with Trian Partners and Blackwells Capital. It comes ahead of the April 3 annual shareholder meeting. It also…
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Knott’s Berry Farm Closed Again Due to Inclement Weather
Knott’s Berry Farm is closed again today due to the ongoing weather event that is impacting Southern California. This is the second day in a row that the park has not opened because of this storm. The park also closed early on Sunday night because of the weather. The following message was posted on the…
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Disneyland | DISNEY THIS DAY | February 6, 1985
On this day in 1985, Disneyland began operating seven days a week throughout the year. Up until that time, Disneyland would often be closed Mondays and Tuesdays in the off season, including early spring, fall, and winter. The closure days were used for park upkeep and attraction maintenance. Interestingly, Magic Kingdom and EPCOT at Walt…
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Disneyland Resort Parks Closing Early Again As Rain Continues to Come Down
The Disneyland Resort is closing its parks early once again as the atmospheric river continues to bring rain to the region. This marks the second day in a row that the parks have seen their hours impacted by the weather. On Sunday night, both Disneyland and Disney California Adventure closed an hour early. Today, Disneyland…
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Disneyland Paris Welcomes a Star-Studded Gathering of European Celebrities for the Grand Re-Opening of Iconic Five-Star Disneyland Hotel
This weekend, a host of celebrities came to Disneyland Paris to celebrate the grand reopening of Disneyland Hotel in a five-star event. Actors Nicola Coughlan, Virginie Efira, Lucas Bravo and designer Christian Louboutin were among the many celebrities who were given the opportunity to take part in a royal experience and historic ceremony. From Friday,…
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Mickey and Friends Rainy Day Cavalcade Returns to Disneyland as Rain Comes Down
A rainy-day favorite made its return to Disneyland over the weekend after just two days of the return of the Magic Happens parade. Because of the rain on Sunday, the Mickey and Friends Rainy Day Cavalcade was presented along the parade route instead of the first Magic Happens parade. This cavalcade included several Main Street…
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Knott’s Berry Farm Remains Closed as Rain Pummels Park
After closing early on Sunday night, Knott’s Berry Farm remained closed on Monday as rain continued to pummel Southern California. The news was unsurprising as the region continues to feel the effects of an atmospheric river that also had the Disneyland Resort parks close early on Sunday. Knott’s Berry Farm shared the news on its…
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This New Collection is “Destined for Cuteness”
A new collection is now available on shopDisney and it is quite simply “Destined for Cuteness.” At least, that is how it is described on shopDisney. This is the Disney Princess collection that is a part of Disney STORY PLAY. Not only is it cute, it’s all about bringing to life the stories of favorite…
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An Evening Stroll Around Disneyland in the Rain
On Sunday, February 4, 2024, the Disneyland Resort closed both of its parks an hour early due to the rain coming down. Daps Magic team member Doug stopped by Disneyland to check out a very rainy evening. As the rain came down, Doug made his way around the park and took pictures. Daps Magic team…
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Night Crossing | DISNEY THIS DAY | February 5, 1982
On this day in 1982, the Disney live-action film ‘Night Crossing’ was released. Set during the time when Germany was strictly divided into East and West, the film is based on the true story of how two families escaped the hardships of East Germany in a homemade hot air balloon. John Hurt and Beau Bridges…
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Disneyland and Knott’s Berry Farm Close Early Due to Rainy Weather
Both the Disneyland Resort announced that they will be closing their parks early tonight due to the heavy rain coming across Southern California. Officials have been urging caution as the weather conditions deteriorate. At the Disneyland Resort, both Disneyland and Disney California Adventure will be closing an hour early tonight. This means that Disneyland will…
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The Transformation of a Hotel – How Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel Became the Pixar Place Hotel
This last week the Pixar Place Hotel officially opened at the Disneyland Resort. Formerly known as Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel, this hotel has seen quite the transformation that goes much further than just new paint colors. This hotel now has a story when guests enter and an experience that draws inspiration from the stories that…
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Disney Legend Bob Allen | DISNEY THIS DAY | February 4, 1939
On this day in 1932, Disney Legend Bob Allen was born. Bob started his career with Disney in 1955 where he worked on the Casey Jr. attraction at Disneyland. He advanced to production coordinator at Disneyland and later director of General Services for Walt Disney World. By 1977, he had worked his way up to…
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New Window Honoring Floyd Norman Appears at Disney California Adventure for Black History Month
A new window that honors Disney Legend Floyd Norman has appeared at Disney California Adventure as Black History Month begins. The window is found in Hollywood Land and is a celebration of this amazing artist’s diverse career. Floyd came to Disney in the 1950’s and started out as an in-betweener and animator on Sleeping Beauty,…
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PICTORIAL: Magic Happens Returns to Disneyland
On February 2, 2024, Magic Happens made its return to the Disneyland Resort. After a very rainy Thursday, the sun peeked through the clouds and the parade was able to be performed at both 3:00 PM and 5:30 PM. The Daps Magic team was on hand to see the return of this parade. The day…
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Society Dog Show | DISNEY THIS DAY | February 3, 1939
On this day in 1939, the animated short ‘Society Dog Show’ was released. In the cartoon, Mickey enters Pluto in a fancy dog show, but they get kicked out after a run-in with the judge. Not giving up, Mickey enters a nervous Pluto as a roller skating trick dog. A fire breaks out and Pluto…
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Magic Happens Again at Disneyland As Beloved Parade Returns
The popular parade, Magic Happens, dodged rainy days and returned to the Disneyland Resort on Friday afternoon. The parade first debuted at Disneyland in the spring of 2020 but lasted only for a couple of weeks before the parks closed down due to the pandemic. The parade then returned last year in January, to the…
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‘Star Wars’ Actor and Director Carl Weathers Dies at 76
Legendary actor and director Carl Weathers has passed away. The actor, recently known for his roles in front of and behind the camera in The Mandalorian was 76. His family announced his passing with the following statement: We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Carl Weathers. He died peacefully in his sleep on…
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Knott’s Berry Farm Releases New App
Knott’s Berry Farm has announced the arrival of its new app for fans who are visiting the park. This new app includes an enhanced interactive map which utilizes GPS along with an upgraded digital wallet interface. With the arrival of this new app, Knott’s Berry Farm has offered some advice to make the transition from…
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The Walt Disney Company Announces Annual Shareholder Meeting and Makes Case for Board Nominees
The Walt Disney Company has announced that this year’s annual shareholder meeting will be held on April 3, 2024. Along with announcing this year’s annual meeting, the company also made a case for why its nominees should be elected to the board of directors. This comes as Nelson Peltz and his Trian Group continues to…
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The Walt Disney Company Celebrates Black History Month
Throughout the month, Disney will honor and ‘give flowers’ of recognition to creators, storytellers, and magic makers for their contributions to culture The Walt Disney Company is committed to celebrating and inspiring a more inclusive world through the creation of authentic stories, experiences and products that capture the imagination of all people. Disney is celebrating Black heritage…
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Disney Heads into the Future on the Apple Vision Pro
“Times and conditions change so rapidly that we must keep our aim constantly focused on the future.” The Walt Disney Company has been a pillar of creativity since its inception in 1923. However, as Walt’s words above show, the company has also been at the forefront of technological advancements for more than 100 years. From…
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Disney UNCF Corporate Scholars Named For 2024 Cohort
The Walt Disney Company and UNCF (United Negro College Fund) announced the 2024 Disney UNCF Corporate Scholars, representing high-achieving students from four-year institutions across the country, including many historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). The scholars will receive financial support, mentorship, and internship opportunities.
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World-famous Pianist Lang Lang Made His Debut at “Disney Classic Live in Concert Presents Lang Lang” at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort
HONG KONG, JANUARY 28, 2024 — Last night, Hong Kong Disneyland was filled with the enchanting sounds of piano music as the world-famous pianist Lang Lang presented his one-night-only event, “Disney Classic Live in Concert Presents Lang Lang,” on the stage of the Castle of Magical Dreams for the first time. Inspired by the theme song…