Author: Mr. Daps
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O Brother, Where Art Thou? | DISNEY THIS DAY | December 22, 2000
On this day in 2000, ‘O Brother, Where Art Thou?’ was released by Disney’s Touchstone Pictures. It loosely adapted elements of Homer’s ‘The Odyssey’ into the Depression Era in the Deep South. Three convicts escape from a chain gang and go through a series of fantastical escapades while searching for hidden treasure and evading a…
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The Avengers Face Off Against Loki in New Avengers Campus Moment at Disney California Adventure
A new moment is happening at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure. Happening a couple of times a day, the Avengers are called upon to stop the disruption that Loki is bringing to the land. The moment begins with some ominous music coming to life in the area. Shortly after, Loki can be seen walking…
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Five & Dime Brings Added Holiday Cheer to Carthay Circle at Disney California Adventure
On any given day at Disney California Adventure, guests walking through Carthay Circle can find Five & Dime performing on a stage in front of the fountain in the middle of the circle. During the holidays, these performances have added merry magic. The jazz ensemble performs favorite holiday tunes, adding extra cheer to the already…
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Painting to Begin on Cinderella Castle at Walt Disney World Resort in January 2026
Earlier this year, at Destination D23, it was revealed that Cinderella Castle would be getting a new paint job. This new paint job would be inspired by the beloved classic paint job that many Disney fans had grown up seeing when visiting Magic Kingdom. One big question that has remained is when the painting would…
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‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Kicks Off Holiday Run With Solid Opening Weekend
Avatar: Fire and Ash has begun, what Disney undoubtedly hopes is a marathon run at the box office this weekend. The film earned $88 million domestically, and internationally, it earned $257 million. In total, it made $345 million globally during its opening weekend. This is more than the original film made during its opening weekend…
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Swiss Family Robinson | DISNEY THIS DAY | December 21, 1960
On this day in 1960, ‘Swiss Family Robinson’ opened in theaters. It was loosely based on the 1812 novel by Swiss author Johann David Wyss. A family en route to New Guinea is attacked by pirates and shipwrecked on a deserted island, filmed in real-world Tobago. The resourceful group builds an elaborate treehouse and learns…
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Disneyland Paris Showcases Updated Buzz Lightyear Laser Blast
Disneyland Paris is reopening an updated Buzz Lightyear Laser Blast. This beloved dark ride has been closed for multiple months as it was refurbished and refreshed. After six months of being worked on by Walt Disney Imagineers, this attraction looks better than ever. Today, guests are able to experience it once again and help Buzz…
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D23 Hosts Jolly Holiday Party at Walt Disney Studios Lot
On Sunday, December 14, 2025, D23 hosted its holiday party at the iconic Walt Disney Studios lot. This holiday party came after a couple of nights of cast member parties that were also held on the lot. D23: A Jolly Holiday on the Lot gave D23 Gold Members the chance to visit the historic Disney…
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Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldaña, and Sigourney Weaver Give Behind-the-Scenes Look at ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’
Avatar: Fire and Ash is now in theaters. The film takes fans back to Pandora for a third time, introducing a new adventure and new Na’vi tribes. The movie takes place shortly after the events of Avatar: The Way of Water. The Sully family is still living with the Metkayina Clan while mourning Neteyam, who…
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‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Ignites Holiday Box Office
Avatar: Fire and Ash is now in theaters. The film opened with $12 million in box office preview receipts on Thursday night and an additional $24.5 on Friday for a total of $36.5 million. The film is on track to ignite the holiday box office with a $90 million opening weekend. Internationally, the film brought…
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Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day | DISNEY THIS DAY | December 20, 1968
On this day in 1968, ‘Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day’ was released in theaters. It was Disney’s second ‘Winnie the Pooh’ film and was inspired by seven A. A. Milne stories. In it, the Hundred Acre Wood encounters some wild weather, including high winds, heavy rains, and a flood! ‘The Blustery Day’ was…
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Disneyland Paris Shares A Day in the Life of the Sports Bar & Lounge Cast Members at Disney Village
Disneyland Paris recently saw the reopening of the Sports Bar & Lounge at Disney Village. The space returned with a new design and concept, and since November 22nd, it can be enjoyed by guests. After the reopening of this location, Disneyland Paris shared what a day in the life looks like for cast members who…
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lululemon Opens New Store in Downtown Disney District
The new lululemon store has opened at the Downtown Disney District. This comes earlier than the previously announced 2026 opening. The athletic apparel store can be found in the building that once housed the ESPN Zone. Guests can now peruse its shelves and tables as they purchase athletic apparel, footwear and accessories for yoga, running,…
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Peanuts to Be Purchased By Sony
Sony is purchasing Peanuts. They aren’t spending peanuts on this purchase, however. Sony Pictures Entertainment and Sony Music Entertainment (Japan) announced that they are purchasing the franchise that was created by Charles M. Schulz and includes Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and others. Sony announced that it had agreed with WildBrain to indirectly acquire the 41% stake…
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Disney+ and Hulu Make Massive Gingerbread Home Alone House For Guinness World Records Title
As Home Alone celebrates its 35th anniversary this year, Disney+ and Hulu decided to make things even more memorable. This was done with the building of a massive gingerbread house recreation of the McCallister House from the film. The new house was confirmed as the new Guinness World Records title for the largest gingerbread house…
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Celebrate the Opening of ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ with Disney Experiences Around the World
Avatar: Fire and Ash is now in theaters! With the arrival of the third film in the Avatar franchise, Disney Experiences is helping guests celebrate around the globe in multiple ways. Below is a look at how the arrival of Avatar: Fire and Ash can be celebrated in the Disney Parks and beyond! Avatar: Fire…
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Robert B. Sherman | DISNEY THIS DAY | December 19, 1925
On this day in 1925, acclaimed songwriter, painter, and Disney Legend Robert B. Sherman was born. He and his younger brother Richard formed one of the most prolific and memorable songwriting teams in Disney history. Robert joined the U.S. Army at age 17 and was part of a squad that liberated the Dachau concentration camp…
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New Disney Unscripted Looks Behind-the-Scenes at Disney Destiny Christening
In November, the Disney Destiny was christened and then went on to go on her maiden voyage. She is now in the midst of her inaugural season of 4- and 5-night cruises to The Bahamas and Western Caribbean. The christening of this beautiful new ship, which is themed to heroes and villains, took place on…
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Final Two Episodes of Taylor Swift’s ‘The End of an Era’ to Arrive Early Ahead of Christmas
In an early Christmas gift to fans, Taylor Swift has announced that the final two episodes of Taylor Swift | The End of an Era will be dropping on Disney+ early. In a post on social media, the superstar announced that the final two episodes of The End of an Era will be arriving on…
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Beloved Former Imagineer Eddie Sotto Passes Away
Former Walt Disney Imagineer Eddie Sotta has passed away. Sotto was only 67. Born on March 14, 1958, he was an American experiential designer, mixed-media producer, and conceptualist. Disney fans know him for his work at Disneyland Paris, Tokyo Disneyland, and the continuation of the legacy of Walt Disney Imagineer through his interviews, appearances on…
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Production Wraps on Star Wars: Starfighter
Production has wrapped on Star Wars: Starfighter. Director Shawn Levy shared the news with a post on Instagram. The film is set to arrive in theaters on May 28, 2026. Here is the post that shared the news: Star Wars: Starfighter stars Ryan Gosling. He is joined by an incredible cast that includes Flynn Gray,…
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‘Tron: Ares’ – Mr. Daps’ Home Entertainment Review
In Tron: Ares, the next chapter in the Tron trilogy flips things on its head when it brings beings off the Grid into the real world. Named Ares, this AI being comes to the real world and evolves beyond his programming. However, things aren’t as simple as that. There is also someone who wants to…
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New Featurette Looks at the Design Process Behind ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’
This weekend, moviegoers will get the opportunity to return to Pandora for a third time as Avatar: Fire and Ash opens in theaters. This film sees Jake Sully and his family coming face to face with a new and aggressive Na’vi tribe. It also introduces audiences to more of Pandora. In the following featurette, Avatar…
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Knott’s Berry Farm Offering Christmas Eve Take Home Dinners
For those looking for what their Christmas Eve dinner will be but don’t want to cook, Knott’s Berry Farm has a solution! Knott’s Berry Farm is offering Christmas Eve Take Home Dinners. These meals can feed 6-8 people and include everything one could want for this festive meal. The dinners will be available with either…