Author: Mr. Daps
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The Gorilla Mysters | DISNEY THIS DAY | October 10, 1930
On this day in 1930, the Mickey Mouse short ‘The Gorilla Mystery’ was released. When a dangerous gorilla escapes from the zoo and captures Minnie in her own home, Mickey rushes to save her. The gorilla was later named “Beppo,” the same ape featured in two 1933 shorts. ‘The Gorilla Mystery’ shows Disney’s progress with…
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Banana Ball Headed to Walt Disney World Resort in 2026
Today, it was announced that Banana Ball is headed to the Walt Disney World Resort in 2026. The announcement was made on the Banana Ball YouTube channel, Disney+, ESPN2, and ESPN+. Unsurprisingly, the video was full of energy, dance, and other antics that one would associate with Banana Ball. This even included fireworks! During the…
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Disney Magic Match 3D Coming to Mobile Devices
A new mobile game has arrived from Disney. Called Disney Magic Match 3D, this is a collaboration of Disney and Pixar Games. The upcoming mobile game is now open for pre-registration on iOS and Android. In Disney Magic Match 3D, players step into a visually rich, tactile world where beloved Disney and Pixar items have…
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Development Resumes on Disney’s Live-Action ‘Tangled’ With A Potentially Interesting Casting of Mother Gothel
Disney has resumed development on a live-action Tangled. Deadline is reporting that the House of Mouse is revisiting the idea with Scarlett Johansson circling the role of Mother Gothel. Michael Gracey, the director of The Greatest Showman, is attached to direct. The script, based on the 2010 animated feature, is being worked on by Jennifer…
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Walt Disney World Resort Cast Members Honored with Walt Disney Legacy Award
It is the time of year when cast members are honored with the Walt Disney Legacy Award (read more about this award here). This award is given to cast members who were nominated by their peers for being inspiring and continuing the legacy of Walt Disney. These cast members continue to “Dream, Create, and Inspire”…
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City of Avalon Gives Preferential Access to Disney Cruise Line
The City of Avalon City Council voted this week to give preferential access to the Disney Cruise Line. This agreement between the city and the Disney Cruise Line was approved unanimously. It will bring a minimum of 120,000 Disney Cruise Line passengers to Catalina Island per year through September 2030. The agreement also has the…
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Selena Gomez Talks Big Reveal in ‘Wizards Beyond Waverly Place’ in New Featurette
The second season of Wizards Beyond Waverly Place is now streaming on Disney+. All episodes of the season are now streaming on Disney+. There was a very large reveal at the end of the second season. Below the season’s description, read about the reveal and see a featurette of Selena Gomez talking about it! Wizards…
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Hong Kong Disneyland Announces 2026-2027 Disney Ambassador Team
Disney Ambassador teams have been revealed around the globe at the various Disney Theme Parks & Resorts. The final team has been announced this week, and that is for Hong Kong Disneyland. Hong Kong Disneyland announced that its 2026–2027 Disney Ambassadors will be Charlotte Wong and Daniella Rocca. These new Disney Ambassadors will officially begin…
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Downtown Disney District to Get New Gordon Ramsay Gastropub
More information about the transformation of the Downtown Disney District is being shared. Disney announced today that a new gastropub will be a part of this transformation. This will be Gordon Ramsay at The Carnaby. It will be found on the top level of the new home of the Earl of Sandwich. The creators of the…
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Disney’s Vero Beach Resort Celebrates 30th Anniversary with Cast Members
Disney’s Vero Beach Resort is celebrating its 30th anniversary. Nestled on Florida’s scenic Treasure Coast, and just a couple of hours south of Walt Disney World Resort, Disney’s Vero Beach Resort is Disney Vacation Club’s first off-site resort. It opened on October 1, 1995. Since then, it has continued the legacy of vibrant Disney storytelling,…
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Little Einsteins | DISNEY THIS DAY | October 9, 2005
On this day in 2005, the animated TV series ‘Little Einsteins’ premiered on Playhouse Disney. Designed for preschool-age kids, the show was created in collaboration with The Baby Einstein Company. Four musically gifted Little Einstein kids and their AI rocket go on adventurous missions around the world that require their talents and teamwork. The program…
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A Brief History of Disney Audio-Animatronics
There has been a lot of news recently surrounding Audio-Animatronics from The Walt Disney Company. Earlier this year, as a part of the Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration, a new Walt Disney Audio-Animatronic debuted at Disneyland as a part of Walt Disney – A Magical Life. Walt Disney World Resort is also getting a Walt Disney…
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Audio-Animatronic Benjamin Clawhauser To Be In Zootopia: Better Zoogether!
Zootopia: Better Zoogether! officially opens at Disney’s Animal Kingdom on November 7, 2025. When it does, fans will be able to attend a watch party of a special Zoogether Day celebration with performances from all across the diverse biomes that make up Zootopia. In Zootopia: Better Zoogether!, the Tree of Life Theater will be the center at…
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Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets Opening at Walt Disney World Resort in Summer 2026
Muppets fans have another reason to be excited! Along with a 50th anniversary special of The Muppet Show arriving in 2026, there will also be a new attraction at Walt Disney World Resort. Disney has now announced that Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets will be opening at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in the summer…
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EPCOT’s Frozen Ever After Getting Updated Audio-Animatronics
Guests who are experiencing Frozen Ever After get to experience the story of Frozen when they cruise through this Norway Pavilion attraction at EPCOT. For almost a decade, they have been getting to see Elsa, Anna, Kristoff, Sven, and even snowgies come to life in Audio-Animatronic form in this popular attraction. Soon, guests will get…
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Walt Disney World Resort Raises Prices on Annual Passes and Tickets
The Walt Disney World Resort has raised prices on all of its Annual Passes. It also raised prices on its tickets and other offerings. The news comes as Disneyland Resort also adjusted prices for its tickets and Magic Keys. The Annual Passes went up in price by a range of $20 – $80. Renewal rates…
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Disneyland Resort Announced 3-Day Park Hopper Ticket Deal for California Residents
The Disneyland Resort has announced a 3-Day Park Hopper ticket deal for residents of California. The new ticket deal allows for visits between January 1st and May 21st in the new year. These tickets can be used on non-consecutive days. The discount for this ticket deal is up to 50% (based on date), with the…
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Disneyland Resort Raises Ticket Prices
The Disneyland Resort has unveiled the new ticket prices for its parks. The new price structure maintains the same price for the cheapest ticket. This is a price that has remained the same since 2018. Other tickets went up in price by $3 to $18 per day/ticket. Tickets now range in prices from $104 to…
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Disneyland Resort Raises Prices on Some Magic Keys
The Disneyland Resort has raised prices on some of its Magic Keys. This comes as the domestic Disney parks update their pricing structures on entry fees. Of the four levels of Magic Key, two types saw their price increase. Two types remained at the same price. The Inspire and Believe Keys both saw prices increase,…
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ElecTRONica | DISNEY THIS DAY | October 8, 2010
On this day in 2010, ElecTRONica debuted at Disney California Adventure. The nighttime dance party promoted the ‘Tron: Legacy’ movie. Programs and users could try their hand at retro video games at Flynn’s Arcade, “re-energize, restore, and renew” with glowing beverages at the End of Line Club, dance alongside a DJ and futuristic programs, or…
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15 Years Strong – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #784
Welcome to the first episode of the 16th season of Geeks Corner! This week marks 15 years since the first episode of Geeks Corner debuted on October 5, 2010. Joining for this special week is Clocky from Sent From Disneyland! This week, there are some special moments sprinkled in with the topics from the realm…
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Select Chevrolet, Cadillac and GMC SUVs Get Disney+
Riders in select Chevrolet, Cadillac, and GMC SUVs can now watch Disney+ while going for a ride. The addition of the streaming service to select vehicles was announced by GM. The company touted 40 years of partnership with Disney as they delighted families with their collaborations. This is particularly true of Test Track at EPCOT…
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Martin Scorsese to Host Conversation About Lucas Museum of Narrative Art at New York Comic Con with Artists JR, Boris Vallejo, and Julie Bell
New York Comic Con is coming up this weekend. One of the panels at NYCC will give a look at what is coming when the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art opens in Los Angeles. This panel will be a conversation that includes insights on the impact of visual storytelling. It will also give a sneak…
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Walt Disney Imagineering Gives Behind-the-Scenes Look at Disney Cruise Line Entertainment Rehearsal Facility
Walt Disney Imagineering continues to pull back the curtains of its historically secretive operations. While many (most) of the secrets remain intact, Disney fans are still getting a look at some of the ways that Imagineering makes magic come to life. In a new video that was posted on YouTube, Imagineering showed off the Disney…