Author: Mr. Daps
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‘Doctor Who’ Alum Among Cast Members Joining ‘Only Murders in the Building’
The cast continues to grow for Season 6 of Only Murders in the Building. The hit Hulu series continues to reveal more cast members who are a part of the series as it takes its first trip over the pond to the United Kingdom. The most recent casting announcement reveals that multiple Doctor Who alumni…
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Disneyland Grad Nite | DISNEY THIS DAY | June 15, 1961
On this day in 1961, the First Annual Disneyland Grad Nite Party took place from 11:00 PM to 5:00 AM. The first year honorees numbered 8,500 from 33 high schools, making Grad Nite the largest graduation party in the U.S. Grads paid $6 to enjoy unlimited attractions, dancing, and entertainment from the King of Swing,…
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Conan O’Brien Talks Joining ‘Toy Story’ Franchise as “Smarty Pants” and Pixar’s Creative Genius at ‘Toy Story 5’ World Premiere
Conan O’Brien is now a part of the Toy Story franchise. In Toy Story 5, O’Brien voices a new character named Smarty Pants. This past week at the world premiere of the film, Conan O’Brien spoke about the character and the creative genius of the Pixar team. In a brief interview on the red carpet,…
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Trailer Released by Disney for ‘The Doomies’ Ahead of Disney+ Debut
A new trailer has been released for The Doomies ahead of its arrival on Disney+. The series will debut on June 26, 2026. This will see the arrival of 22 half-hour episodes. There will also be an all-new short-form series featuring four episodes: The Doomies will be competing at the 2026 Annecy International Animation Film…
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GUIDE: Disneyland After Dark: Pride Nite 2026
Disneyland After Dark: Pride Nite is being offered on two nights this year, June 16 and 18th. Tickets are currently still available for this event that celebrates “the diversity that makes us unique.” This is a colorful night full of fun, music, characters, merchandise, and food! Disneyland Resort has shared what will be offered for…
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Capturing the Magic Solo – Photography Tips for a Solo Day at Disneyland
Welcome back to Daps Magic – Disney and Positive Stuff! This week, Mr. Daps is back from vacation and feeling completely refreshed and inspired to talk about one of his absolute favorite ways to experience the parks: heading in on a solo adventure with just a camera or a phone. Going to Disneyland by yourself…
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Columbia | DISNEY THIS DAY | June 14, 1958
On this day in 1958, the Sailing Ship Columbia debuted at Disneyland as an expansion to the Rivers of America attractions. The three-masted windjammer was modeled after the real Columbia Rediviva (or “Freedom Reborn”). She was the first United States ship to circumnavigate the globe, starting in 1787, discovering the Columbia River in Oregon along…
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JAMMitors – Caption of the Week
Happy Saturday! It’s that time of the week again, time for the Caption of the Week! Each week, we post a photo, you post a caption, and then we tabulate the votes to determine which caption is the most popular and will remain the Caption of the Week for each individual photo. Here is a…
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Tim Allen Talks Returning for ‘Toy Story 5’
Toy Story 5 is arriving in theaters on June 19, 2026. Ahead of the arrival of this film, Tim Allen shared about returning to the franchise while walking the red carpet at the world premiere for Toy Story 5. In the brief interview, he shared how he was “geeked out” about seeing the film that…
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Beloved Sing-Along Series ‘Gracie’s Corner’ Heading to Disney Jr. and Disney+
The beloved sing-along series Gracie’s Corner is heading to Disney Jr. and Disney+. The series has over 6.3 million YouTube subscribers and almost 10 billion lifetime views. This viral phenomenon will soon be a part of the Disney family. Disney announced that this acquisition includes both global linear and streaming rights. It will bring over…
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Chris Sanders to Direct ‘Lilo & Stitch 2’
Chris Sanders has a long history with Lilo & Stitch. He created the character of Stitch in 1985. Years later, he co-directed and co-wrote Lilo & Stitch (2002) with Dean DeBlois. In this film, he also provided the voice for Stitch. He then provided the voice for three sequels and three television shows before reprising the role…
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GUIDE: Shanghai Disney Resort
On June 16, 2026, Shanghai Disney Resort will be celebrating its 10th anniversary. As it reaches this milestone, this park continues to grow and shine. This was a resort that impressed on opening day, and it has only gotten more impressive. With it reaching its 10-year milestone, it is a great time to think about…
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Stellan Skarsgård | DISNEY THIS DAY | June 13, 1951
On this day in 1951, Swedish actor Stellan Skarsgård was born. Disney fans will remember him as Bootstrap Bill Turner in the ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ franchise and the Grand Duke in 2015’s live-action ‘Cinderella.’ Skarsgård also had a foray into the Marvel Cinematic Universe with his role as Dr. Erik Selvig across the ‘Thor’…
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Disneyland Handcrafted Nominated for Television Critics Association Award
Disneyland Handcrafted, the Leslie Iwerks documentary which chronicles the building of Disneyland over the course of a year, has been nominated for a Television Critics Association (TCA) Award. The nomination is in the category of Outstanding Achievement in News and Information. The film was recently submitted for Emmy consideration and also won three Telly Awards. The…
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Apple TV Shares ‘Camp Snoopy’ Trailer Ahead of Season 2 Debut
Apple TV has released a trailer for the second season of Camp Snoopy ahead of its debut on the streaming service later this month. The second season of the series will be arriving on Apple TV on Friday, June 26, 2026. The series is based on the Peanuts comic strip by Charles M. Schulz. Camp…
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Soccer Playing Disney Plush Characters Arrive at Disney Store
The Disney Store is getting into the hype of the World Cup. This week, as soccer games began for the FIFA World Cup in the United States of America, the Disney Store revealed four plush Disney characters with soccer balls. These new plush characters come from the Disney Store Europe. They cover different parts of…
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See How Soarin’ Across America Was Created in New Disney Unscripted
Disney Unscripted is a YouTube series that is released by the Disney Parks that gives a look at how things come to be. In the newest episode of Disney Unscripted, fans get a behind-the-scenes look at how Disney created Soarin’ Across America. This new version of Soarin’ comes as the United States of America celebrates…
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Team Carter Strong Forever Hosting Rock For CHOC to Raise Funds for Rady Children’s Health Orange County (CHOC)
The CHOC Walk in the Park will be taking place on August 2, 2026. Leading up to this special day, teams (including Team Daps Magic) are raising funds and awareness for this very special cause. One of the teams that is doing this is Team Carter Strong Forever. This year, they are hosting the Rock…
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Tom Hanks Discusses the Importance of Toys at ‘Toy Story 5’ World Premiere
The world will soon be able to see the newest chapter in the Toy Story franchise. Toy Story 5 arrives in theaters on June 19, 2026. Ahead of the opening, stars, crew, and special guests attended the film’s world premiere in Hollywood. This event included a special red carpet, a screening of the film, and…
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All Versions of Taylor Swift’s ‘I Knew It, I Knew You’ From ‘Toy Story 5’ Now Available on Music Streaming Services
Toy Story 5 will be arriving in theaters on June 19th. When it does, fans will get to hear Taylor Swift’s newest song, I Knew It, I Knew You. This song was written by Swift and collaborator Jack Antonoff. The original song was initially released in its fully produced form on June 5th. This is…
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Disneyland Paris Shares Details About Collaboration That Made Arendelle Castle in Disney Adventure World
Magic is made with the help of many different people. They come together to create something more amazing than any one person could. Recently, with the opening of Disney Adventure World and World of Frozen, new magic was unveiled that is delighting guests who visit Disneyland Paris. One of the new additions is the Arendelle…
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Raiders of the Lost Ark | DISNEY THIS DAY | June 12, 1981
On this day in 1981, ‘Raiders of the Lost Ark’ was released by Lucasfilm. The first ‘Indiana Jones’ film in the crowd favorite franchise, ‘Raiders,’ introduced Harrison Ford as the adventurous and heroic archaeology professor. This first installment saw Indy fighting off the Nazis to gain control of the Ark of the Covenant. It would…
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Tinker Bell Inspiration Margaret Kerry Passes Away at 97
Margaret Kerry, the model for Tinker Bell, has passed away at the age of 97. Kerry was an actress, dancer, voice artist, camera double, radio producer, director, host, and media personality. She was perhaps most known for being the inspiration and model for Tinker Bell in Disney’s animated classic, Peter Pan. Margaret Kerry was beloved…
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A Tale of Two Ships – GEEKS CORNER #819
Welcome back to Geeks Corner! After a brief vacation, Mr. Daps and Caitie Bear are back in the studio and ready to dive into a massive cruise ship showdown. Plus, a fan-favorite interactive feature makes its triumphant return to the website. Here is what you can look forward to in this week’s episode: Episode Highlights…