Author: Mr. Daps
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Michael Eisner | DISNEY THIS DAY | September 30, 2005
On this day in 2005, Michael Eisner resigned as CEO of The Walt Disney Company. Disney flourished during Eisner’s 21-year tenure, adding multiple theme parks, a cruise line, new television networks like ABC and ESPN, sports teams, and even the Muppets! He helped usher in the Disney Renaissance and solidified Disney as an entertainment giant.…
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Walt Disney Imagineering Releases Video on How to Sketch, Ink, and Watercolor Paint a Pirate
Walt Disney Imagineering has added another video to its YouTube channel. This video shows how to sketch, ink, and watercolor paint a pirate in the style of Marc Davis’ beautiful concept art for Pirates of the Caribbean. Imagineer Todd is in this video and provides the demonstration. Todd is a Concept Design artist at Walt…
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Star Trek to Kick Off 60th Anniversary Celebration with Rose Parade Float
Star Trek is celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2026. To kick off the celebration, there will be a Star Trek float in the Rose Parade on January 1, 2025, in Pasadena, California. In a post on StarTrek.com, it was revealed that “Star Trek‘s innovative float design will reflect values of hope, inclusivity, exploration, and unity,…
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New Poster and Release Date Unveiled for ‘The Simpsons Movie’ Sequel
A new poster and the release date for The Simpsons Movie sequel have been unveiled by Disney. In a post on social media, it was announced that the film will be arriving in theaters on July 23, 2027. There aren’t any details known about the plot of this film yet. However, a poster was also…
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Huluween Headed to Disney+
Today, Disney+ announced Huluween on Disney+ for this year’s Halloween season. The return of Huluween on Disney+ puts all the spirited titles under one roof with new and classic programming. A trailer was released showcasing what is to come for this Halloween celebration. Disney+ also shared the following information on what will be arriving for…
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The Muppet Christmas Carol 12-Day Countdown Calendar Now Available on Disney Store
The Disney Store opened its Holiday Shop today. With the opening of this online destination for merry and magical merchandise, some individual items are worth highlighting. One of these items is The Muppet Christmas Carol 12-Day Countdown Calendar. This is a variation on an Advent calendar that also might take some inspiration from the 12…
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Shanghai Disney Resort to Celebrate Opening of ‘Zootopia 2’
Shanghai Disney Resort already has a whole area of Shanghai Disneyland themed to Zootopia. With Zootopia 2 coming to theaters this November, Shanghai Disney Resort will be hosting a celebration of the next chapter in the story of Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde. As a new trailer arrived today, Shanghai Disney shared that it will…
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The Holiday Shop is Now Open on Disney Store
Disney Store has opened its Holiday Shop. This year’s shop is filled with gifts, accessories, apparel, decorations, ornaments, and more seasonal offerings for Disney fans looking to add a touch of Disney magic to their holiday celebrations. There are hundreds of different things to shop for in the holiday shop this year. Some highlights include…
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Final Trailer Released for ‘Zootopia 2’ Ahead of Movie’s November Release
The final trailer for Zootopia 2 has been released by Walt Disney Animation Studios. This comes ahead of the arrival of the film in theaters on November 26, 2025. The trailer shows Judy and Nick once again as partners. This time, they are on a mission to prove they are good partners while also tackling…
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Remember the Titan | DISNEY THIS DAY | September 29, 2000
On this day in 2000, ‘Remember the Titans’ was released in theaters. It was inspired by real events at T.C. Williams High School in Alexandria, Virginia. Denzel Washington starred as Coach Herman Boone, the first African American football coach at the recently desegregated school. Fighting against racial prejudice, Coach Boone brings the team together and…
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Disney Cruise Line Shares Tour of Themed Disney Wish Stateroom Hallways
The Disney Cruise Line has a lot of magic to be explored and experienced aboard its various ships in the fleet. One of the ships, the Disney Wish, is full of magic to be enjoyed. The Disney Cruise Line has shared a tour of this ship’s recently updated stateroom halls via the Disney Parks Blog.…
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Trailer Released for Volume 3 of ‘Star Wars: Visions’
Ahead of the October 29th arrival on Disney+, a trailer for Star Wars: Visions Volume 3 has been released. This series showcases bold new visuals from the award-winning anthology of animated short films that celebrate Star Wars mythology through unique and beautiful cultural lenses. When it arrives, Star Wars: Visions Volume 3 will see the…
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Knott’s Spooky Farm Brings Added Family Fun and TREATS to Knott’s Berry Farm for Halloween Season
On Thursdays through Sundays (September 25 – October 31, 2025, plus Columbus Day, October 13), Knott’s Berry Farm is celebrating Halloween in a way that is spooky instead of scary during the day. This is with the help of the Bob Baker Marionette Theater, Peanuts, and Krazy Kirk and the Hillbillies (and more). Knott’s Spooky…
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The Sound of Music (4K) – Mr. Daps’ Home Entertainment Review
The Sound of Music first graced theatrical screens in 1965. Sixty years later, this film looks and sounds more beautiful than ever. This is thanks to the Walt Disney Film Restoration team and the tender loving care it gave to this film. Because of this, fans can now experience this movie as if it were…
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On Ice | DISNEY THIS DAY | September 28, 1935
On this day in 1935, the Mickey Mouse short ‘On Ice’ was released in theaters. It was the first cartoon where all of the Fab Five characters, Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Goofy, and Pluto, appeared together. ‘On Ice’ featured three intertwining story lines—Mickey teaching Minnie to ice skate, Goofy attempting to catch fish with tobacco, and…
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Disney PhotoPass Offerings During the Holidays at Walt Disney World Resort
The holidays are coming to Walt Disney World Resort sooner than we realize! Soon, guests will be seeing holiday decorations, wearing their merriest outfits, enjoying delicious bites, enjoying magical entertainment, and a whole lot more! Along the way, they can capture memories with the help of Disney PhotoPass. Couple this with the Memory Maker, and…
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Tickets Now Available for Pioneering Women of Disney Animation with Archivists Jill Breznican and Doug Engalla at The Walt Disney Family Museum
The Walt Disney Family Museum is hosting a panel called Pioneering Women of Disney Animation with Archivists Jill Breznican and Doug Engalla. This panel will be taking place on Sunday, October 19, 2025, in the theater at the museum. Tickets are now available for this event. The cost of tickets is $25 for members, $45…
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Massive Mickey Jack-O-Lantern Confectionary Arrives at Disneyland Hotel
A massive Mickey Jack-O-Lantern has been created for the Disneyland Hotel. Found near the entrance to Goofy’s Kitchen, this sweet creation stands five feet tall. It looks just like the Mickey Jack-O-Lantern seen on Main Street, USA at Disneyland. Here are a few details about this new Halloween Time creation: The Daps Magic team stopped…
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Disneyland Resort Announces New 2025 Walt Disney Legacy Award Recipients
The Disneyland Resort has announced new 2025 Walt Disney Legacy Award recipients. These are cast members who have been nominated by their peers because of how they continue the legacy of Walt Disney. Because of this, they are an inspiration to their peers. The newest Walt Disney Legacy Award recipients were honored with surprise celebrations…
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planDisney Panel Shares Ways to Enjoy Disneyland Resort Outside of the Parks
There are many different ways to enjoy the Disneyland Resort that extend beyond the parks. This includes a variety of activities in the Downtown Disney District, hotels, and other options. The planDisney Panel was recently tasked with giving ideas for what to do at the Disneyland Resort outside of the parks. Below is what they…
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Celebrate Mickey: 75 InspEARations | DISNEY THIS DAY | September 27, 2005
On this day in 2005, the “Celebrate Mickey: 75 InspEARations” tour concluded with the auction of 75 Mickey Mouse statues at Sotheby’s. The 6-foot, 700-pound statues were each custom-designed by a celebrity, artist, or athlete. The statues debuted at Walt Disney World on Mickey’s 75th birthday in 2003 and toured the U.S. for two years,…
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‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ Returning to Sinclair and Nexstar ABC Affiliate Stations
Jimmy Kimmel Live! will be returning to air on ABC affiliate stations owned by Sinclair and Nexstar. These two companies are the two biggest owners of ABC affiliate stations. In a statement released on Friday by Sinclair, the company said it is the company’s “responsibility as local broadcasters to provide programming that serves the interests of…
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Radiator Springs Racers Reopens at Disney California Adventure in Cars Land
After being closed for over a month, Radiator Springs Racers has reopened at Disney California Adventure in Cars Land. The popular attraction soft-opened on Thursday night before officially reopening on Friday morning. It did not open with the park at 8:00 AM, however. Cast Members could be found from Carthay Circle to the entrance area…
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Disney’s Animal Kingdom Celebrates First Birthday of Bakso the Tiger
It’s hard to believe it, but Bakso the Tiger is already one year old! In the one year since he joined the family at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Bakso has been delighting guests with his playfulness. He has become a fan favorite, and clearly a cast member favorite as well. Dr. Scott Terrell, Director of Animal…