Author: Mr. Daps
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Ivanna Sakhno Joins Ahsoka Tano Series Cast
Ivanna Sakhno has joined the cast of the Ashoka Tano series that is being developed for Disney+. What her role is, currently isn’t known. It is believed, however, that it will be a new character that has been created for the Star Wars series. Sakhno will be joining Rosario Dawson, who will be portraying Ahsoka…
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There Are More Spider-Man Movies Coming After Spider-Man: No Way Home
Recently Tom Holland made it seem far from certain that he had any future as Spider-Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. However, producer Amy Pascal seems to be singing a different song. In an interview with Fandango she shared that there are plans for not just one more Spider-Man with Holland, but a full trilogy. “This…
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New EPCOT Starbucks “Been There” Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary Mugs Now Available
Guests visiting EPCOT can now purchase the Starbucks “Been There” series mugs, tumblers, and ornaments. EPCOT is the last park at Walt Disney World Resort to get the mugs. These join the 50th Anniversary “Been There” mugs that are already found at Magic Kingdom, Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Below is a look…
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Story Book Dining at Artist Point and Boatwright’s Dining Hall Reopening at Walt Disney World Resort
Two popular restaurants at Walt Disney World Resort are opening soon. Today it was announced that Story Book Dining at Artist Point and Boatwright’s Dining Hall will both be open soon. Story Book Dining at Artist Point will reopen on December 16 at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Lodge. Reservations will become available starting on December 2.…
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New Character Posters and TV Spot Released for The Book of Boba Fett
Disney+ has released character posters for Star Wars: The Book of Boba Fett for both Boba Fett and Fennec Shand. With the posters came a new TV Spot as well for the Disney+ Star Wars series. When it arrives on December 29th, there will be seven weekly episodes. The Book of Boba Fett will find…
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Disney’s Encanto Takes the Lead at the Weekend Box Office
Disney’s Encanto is projected to win the Thanksgiving weekend box office. While not record-breaking, it won the weekend with a projected $43.3 million over the course of 5 days. The new Disney animated feature brought in $11 million on Black Friday. While not the juggernaut as some of the other Thanksgiving releases from Disney in…
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Disney Cruise Line to Require All Passengers 5 and Older to Be Vaccinated
The Disney Cruise Line has updated its policy to require that all guests 5 years old and older be fully vaccinated. This new policy will be implemented starting January 13, 2022, for all cruises both from the United States and abroad. The new policy comes as the Disney Cruise Line continues to return to some…
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Take a Look at Mickey’s Dazzling Christmas Parade! at Disneyland Paris
Christmas has taken over Disneyland Paris and to say it is beautiful would be an understatement. This year, Disneyland Paris debuted a new Christmas parade. Mickey’s Dazzling Christmas Parade! This parade consists of five floats that have Mickey and friends, along with Disney Princesses, Santa Claus, and even Tinker Bell celebrating the season. Each float…
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Composer and Lyricist Stephen Sondheim Dead at 91
The award-winning composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim has died at the age of 91. Sondheim passed away at his home in Roxbury, Connecticut where he had celebrated Thanksgiving with friends the day before. His death was announced by his lawyer F. Richard Pappas. Sondheim was one of the preeminent composers and lyricists of the 20th…
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Disneyland Resort Announces 2021 Candy Cane Dates
An annual tradition is back at the Disneyland Resort this year. Today the Disneyland Resort released the dates for candy canes being made at Candy Palace and Candy Kitchen at Disneyland along with Trolley Treats at Disney California Adventure. This tradition dates back to 1968. The tradition includes mixing ingredients, hand-pulling, rolling, and finally twisting…
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Disney Provides Update on Disney Wish
The Disney Wish will begin to take guests on magical cruises next year. This year, however, progress continues to be made on the construction of this new ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet. This week Disney Cruise Line shared some updates about the progress being made on the Disney Wish. This also included a…
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Check Out What’s Coming to Disney+ in December 2021!
Every month since Disney+ was introduced two years ago, more content is added to Disney’s streaming service. December 2021 is no exception. The highlight for the month is The Book of Boba Fett. That isn’t the only thing arriving on Disney+ in December, however. Welcome to Earth, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, and The Rescue…
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Sterling K. Brown to Narrate Disneyland’s Candlelight Processional
Disneyland’s Candlelight Processional traditionally is presented on the first weekend of December. This annual tradition dating back to the 50s tells the story of the first Christmas with a celebrity narrator, orchestra, handbells, and mass choir that includes members of the community and a celebrity narrator. In recent years, the narrator is unknown until a…
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It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year at Knott’s Merry Farm
Knott’s Merry Farm is now in full swing at Knott’s Berry Farm. This time of holiday cheer includes quite the array of merry offerings. This includes entertainment, food offerings, merchandise, and of course holiday decorations throughout the park. This merry time of year will run through January 2, 2022. DAPS MAGIC was invited to a…
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We Don’t Talk About Bruno, Original Song From Encanto, Released as Movie Arrives in Theaters
To celebrate the opening of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ 60th feature film, “Encanto,” in U.S. theaters today, a new clip featuring the original song “We Don’t Talk About Bruno”—written by Tony®- and GRAMMY®-winning songwriter Lin-Manuel Miranda (“Hamilton,” “Moana”)—is now available. The song, performed by voice cast members Carolina Gaitán (voice of Pepa), Mauro Castillo (voice of Félix), Adassa (voice of Dolores), Rhenzy…
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Believe Key Becomes Second Magic Key to Sell Out at Disneyland Resort
Disneyland Resort has stopped selling a second Magic Key. The Believe Key is no longer being sold. This follows the suspension of sales for the Dream Key, which had sales halted in late October. The Believe Key costs $949 and allows admission to Disneyland Resort parks most days of the year. It includes 6 park…
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Disney Announces Lineup For 2022 DISNEY ON BROADWAY Concert Series at EPCOT International Festival of the Arts
The EPCOT International Festival of the Arts will be returning to Walt Disney World from January 14 – February 21, 2022. With the return of the Festival of the Arts also comes the return of the DISNEY ON BROADWAY Concert Series. Each night, there will be three performances at the America Gardens Theatre. These performances…
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Destination Disney – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1207 (#581)
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week, a lot of the show is about the events from Destination D23 at Walt Disney World Resort this last weekend. Throughout the course of the show, the GEEKS talk about MagicBand+ coming to the Disneyland Resort. They also talk about the return of Fantasmic! and World of Color as…
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The Prologue Released for Jurassic World: Dominion
A prologue was released today for Jurassic World: Dominion ahead of its release on June 10, 2022. The prologue will not be a part of the film that is shown in June. Instead, it acts as a separate addition to the story. It starts 65 million years ago and then fast forwards to a movie…
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Disney Shares Details About Upcoming 30th Anniversary Celebration at Disneyland Paris
At Destination D23 this last weekend, Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Josh D’Amaro shared about some of the exciting things coming to the Disney Parks around the globe. Over at Disneyland Paris, there are two milestones coming in the next year. In 2022 Disneyland Paris will be celebrating its 30th Anniversary. It will also…
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Disney Pauses COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate in Florida
After Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed bills into law requiring companies to allow workers who agree to regular COVID-19 testing and to wear protective gear to be exempt from vaccine requirements, Disney has paused its vaccine mandate in Florida. The new bills are in contrast to Disney’s vaccine mandate it announced during the summer for…
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Walt Disney World Resort Pauses Sales on Select Annual Passes
Following Disneyland Resort pausing sales on its Dream Key sales, Walt Disney World Resort has followed suit and paused sales on most of its annual passes. Walt Disney World updated its website over the weekend with the following message: New sales of select Annual Passes are currently paused.New sales of the Disney Pixie Dust Pass…
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Disney Adventure Friends Cavalcade Introduced as Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade Prepares for Return to Magic Kingdom
Over the weekend there was a lot of news that came out of Destination D23. Fans of Disney live entertainment were happy to learn that there was plenty of news about that subject matter. At the event, it was learned that Disney character cavalcades are here to stay and that there will be more in…
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Josh D’Amaro Demonstrates New Lightsaber Training at Destination D23
When guests board the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser next year, one of the experiences they will be able to have is with a lightsaber. They will be able to be trained in the art of using a lightsaber, a weapon that is “not as clumsy or random as a blaster.” Over the weekend, Disney Parks,…