Author: Mr. Daps
-
Mighty Ducks: The Animated Series | DISNEY THIS DAY | September 6, 1996
On this day in 1996, ‘Mighty Ducks: The Animated Series’ premiered on ABC’s The Disney Afternoon programming block. The show was inspired by the live-action ‘Mighty Ducks’ films and the real-world hockey team in Anaheim. It was about humanoid ducks from outer space who were trapped on Earth and fought criminals between hockey games. Rock…
-
Ernesto de la Cruz – Caption of the Week
It’s Saturday, which means it is time for a new Caption of the Week! This week, we return to Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party for another Disney villain, or Pixar villain if we want to be precise. The photo this week is of Ernesto de la Cruz from Pixar’s Coco. Before we…
-
New Enchanted Pumpkin Tree Debuts on Disney Destiny
A new Halloween pumpkin tree has debuted on the Disney Destiny. Called Solara, this enchanted tree can be found in the Grand Hall aboard the newest Disney Wish-class ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet. Disney shared the following photos of this new enchanted tree on social media. Solara is the newest enchanted pumpkin tree…
-
Gazebo Is Being Dismantled in Paradise Gardens Park at Disney California Adventure
A gazebo that has been a part of many celebrations at Disney California Adventure is being removed. Located in Paradise Gardens Park near the restrooms, Paradise Gardens Grill, and Goofy’s Sky School, the gazebo has hosted many character meet-and-greets over the years for different celebrations. It has also housed different displays inside or been used…
-
Walls Go Up in Frontierland at Disneyland
Walls have gone up in Frontierland, specifically around the Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante. These come as Disneyland continues to polish up different buildings throughout the resort. It also comes as Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante updates its menu, bringing back several fan favorites. The walls seem to indicate that the exterior of the restaurant is getting…
-
Walt Disney | DISNEY THIS DAY | September 5, 1911
On this day in 1911, nine-year-old Walt Disney entered Benton Grammar School in Kansas City, Missouri, following his family’s move from Marceline. Walt had a hard time paying attention in school, mostly because he woke up at 3 AM every day to deliver newspapers. Even so, he devoured books and took up cartooning at school,…
-
A New Wall Color Appears in Tomorrowland at Disneyland
A wall in Tomorrowland at Disneyland has a very new look. Near the exit of Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters and Little Green Men Store Command, the new wall has a different look from the rest of Tomorrowland. It is closer in color to the new paint that recently debuted on the outside of the Buzz…
-
BEHIND THE SCREAMS: Knott’s Scary Farm Details Two All-New Mazes for the 2026 Season
Recently, during the Nightmares Revealed event, fans got a look at what is coming this year for Knott’s Scary Farm. Daps Magic was invited by Knott’s Berry Farm to cover this event. Following the main presentation on the Calico Mine Stage, there was a panel that gave a behind-the-scenes look at the creative process behind…
-
The Walt Disney Family Announces ‘The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh’ Perfect Pairing
The Walt Disney Family Museum continues to offer its Perfect Pairing series in its theater. For these screenings, guests not only get to see a specific movie. They also get the movie paired with an adult beverage. The Walt Disney Family Museum has announced that, in celebration of Winnie the Pooh’s 100th anniversary, they will…
-
Villainous Returns to Downtown Disney District for Halloween Season
Villainous, one of the names that the Westbeat a cappella group goes by, is returning to the Disneyland Resort for Halloween Time. The group will be performing on the Downtown Disney LIVE! Stage throughout September and October. Ahead of their first performance, they have shared their performance schedule. This includes both dates and times. This…
-
GUIDE: Disney Movies Being Released in Fall 2026
There are quite a few movies to look forward to this fall from The Walt Disney Company. This comes after a blockbuster summer for Disney. IN the last few months, movies like Toy Story 5, Super Troopers 3, and The Dog Stars have helped Disney surpass $4 billion at the global box office. Starting today,…
-
Check Out the Pixar Place Hotel Halloween Makeover and the Artist Behind It!
Pixar Place Hotel has joined the Halloween fun at the Disneyland Resort. Guests will see Mike, Sulley, and other favorite monsters dressed in their Halloween best on the hotel walls. This is the first time that Pixar Place Hotel has gotten a Halloween overlay. Throughout the hotel, there are playful costumes and hidden seasonal details…
-
Cast and Filmmakers Share How ‘Zootopia 3’ Is Going to the Birds
Last month at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, it was revealed that there is a Zootopia 3 in the works. On top of that, birds would be joining the world of Zootopia. As time has gone by since that announcement, the cast and filmmakers are sharing about the announcement and the new film in…
-
Limited-Time Disney Store Opens in New Jersey
A limited-time offering in the form of a Disney Store has opened in Paramus, New Jersey, at the Westfield Garden State Plaza. The Disney Store Limited Time brings the nostalgia and magic of the Disney Store of days gone by to the Garden State. On the Disney Parks Blog, Maura shared about the experience of…
-
Tokyo DisneySea Grand Opening | DISNEY THIS DAY | September 4, 2001
On this day in 2001, Tokyo DisneySea first opened to the public. The idea for a second park in Tokyo was first dreamed up in 1987, but 11 years went by before ground was broken. DisneySea has a nautical theme and debuted with seven themed lands, called “ports of call.” The park is designed for…
-
‘Meet the Robinsons’ Spirit Jersey to Go on Sale for Only 24 Hours
There will be a Meet the Robinsons Spirit Jersey for sale on Friday, September 4, 2026. This Spirit Jersey will only be on sale for 24 hours, and it will only be available at SpiritJersey.com. The sale will begin at 6:00 AM PST on September 4th. The news was shared on social media by the…
-
How Imagineering Created the Marvel-Inspired Cars Land Posters
There are many fun details to be found throughout the Disney parks on any given day. For many months, there were some really fun Marvel-inspired Cars posters found in Cars Land at the end of the road where a new restroom was being built along the walkway to Avengers Campus. These posters received quite a…
-
‘Everest: The Other Side’ Trailer Released as Film Premieres at Venice International Film Festival
Everest: The Other Side celebrated its world premiere at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival today. This film provides an intimate portrait of two elite ski mountaineers bound by love and the pursuit of the impossible. The film is directed by Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi and Jimmy Chin. These are the Oscar-winning filmmakers behind Free Solo…
-
New Treats and Drinks Coming to Walt Disney World
There are always new culinary offerings being added to the menus throughout Walt Disney World. As summer turns to fall, Disney has revealed some new treats and drinks that fans can enjoy while visiting the Most Magical Place on Earth. These come in the form of churros, pancakes and waffles, frozen slushies, frozen shakes, and…
-
Beyond the Cards: The Heart, Art, and Community of Disney Lorcana
Disney Lorcana Trading Card Game is more than just cards. Recently, at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, this was demonstrated by Greg Tito of Ravensburger. Greg, the Ravensburger team at D23, and Disney Lorcana fans/players showed how there is so much more than cards or a card game to this game. There is beautiful…
-
Independent Non-Executive Directors Appointed for Hong Kong Disneyland
Hong Kong Disneyland has appointed a new independent non-executive director and welcomed back a returning one. The shareholders of Hongkong International Theme Parks Limited (HKITP), i.e. the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and The Walt Disney Company, made the announcement at the end of August. This saw Mrs. Law Shing Mo Han…
-
Lightning McQueen Heads to Formula 1 Gran Premio d’Italia Ahead of Lightning McQueen Day
Lightning McQueen Day is September 5 (9/5). Ahead of the big day and the 20th anniversary of Disney and Pixar’s Cars, Lightning McQueen has made his way to Italy to appear at the Formula 1 Gran Premio d’Italia 2026. The Piston Cup champ received a special invitation from longtime rival Francesco Bernoulli and will serve…
-
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings | DISNEY THIS DAY | September 3, 2021
On this day in 2021, Marvel’s ‘Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings’ was released in theaters. It was the 25th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the second film of Phase Four. In the movie, Shang-Chi must confront his estranged father, Wenwu, leader of the Ten Rings extremist group, while they search…
-
Lucas Museum of Narrative Art to Open to the Public on September 22
The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art has an opening date. It will be open to the public starting September 22, 2026. This a museum, the first of its kind, that is dedicated to showcasing the universal tradition of storytelling through images. The museum is founded by George Lucas and Mellody Hobson. It traces visual storytelling…