Author: Mr. Daps
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Believe… in Holiday Magic | DISNEY THIS DAY | November 3, 2000
On this day in 2000, the “Believe… in Holiday Magic” nighttime spectacular debuted at Disneyland. The show was created after the success of “Believe… There’s Magic in the Stars” for the park’s 45th anniversary. The holiday version combines popular seasonal songs with anthems sung by country singer Kellie Coffey. A favorite element is its simulated…
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Disney Destiny Arrives in Florida After Transatlantic Voyage
The Disney Destiny has arrived at Port Canaveral this evening as it is getting closer to officially joining the Disney Cruise Line fleet. This milestone comes ahead of the Disney Destiny’s christening on November 10th in Fort Lauderdale. The newest ship to join the Disney Cruise Line fleet, the Disney Destiny, is the first to…
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New Hotel to Be Built at Entrance of Shanghai Disneyland as Shanghai Disney Resort Continues to Expand
Shanghai Disney Resort has announced that it is building a fourth hotel. This one will be placed right outside the entrance of Shanghai Disneyland. Along with the new hotel, Shanghai Disney Resort also announced an expansion of its shopping, dining, and entertainment district. It also showed concept art of what is to come. The announcement…
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Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Reopens at Disneyland
Big Thunder Mountain has reopened at Disneyland. On Sunday, November 2, 2025, the beloved Frontierland attraction reopened with the park opening. A couple of hours later, it also was added to the Disneyland app. Then the attraction went down for a few hours before opening again in the early afternoon. The attraction is more or…
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New Disney Cruise Line Graphic Reveals Ship Layout for Disney Destiny
The Disney Destiny will be taking its maiden voyage this month. When it does, guests aboard this beautiful new ship will get the chance to explore the heroes and villains-themed stories that can be found on its decks. Ahead of the inaugural cruise, the Disney Cruise Line has released a new graphic that gives a…
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Thanksgiving Take Home Dinners Can Now Be Purchased From Knott’s Berry Farm
For many people, Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to get together with loved ones. The downside? Having to cook for all of the loved ones. Knott’s Berry Farm has a solution for that part. People can purchase and pick up an entire Thanksgiving dinner and then pick it up on Thanksgiving Day or the day…
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Mark Twain – A Month of Thanksgiving
There are many things to be thankful for when it comes to the realm of Disney and positive stuff. Throughout November, we will be taking a look at a few of them. Today, seeing that it is Sunday, I thought I’d focus on one of my favorite things at Disneyland to experience on a Sunday…
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Paperman | DISNEY THIS DAY | November 2, 2012
On this day in 2012, the animated short ‘Paperman’ was released in front of ‘Wreck-It Ralph.’ The romantic comedy follows a man who falls in love at first sight with a woman on the train. He uses a swarm of paper airplanes to regain her attention in a heartwarming fashion. The short employed a mix…
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Community – A Month of Thanksgiving
Happy November, everyone! Throughout November, Daps Magic will be celebrating Thanksgiving along with all of its normal coverage of Disney and positive stuff. Each day, there will be a new thing that one of the Daps Magic team is thankful for. This could range from simple things like a churro in the park to bigger…
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Freakier Friday – Mr. Daps’ Home Entertainment Review
Freakier Friday is now available for watching from home via digital retailers. It is the next chapter in the lives of Tess and Anna Coleman. Once again, Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan are back. This time, things get even more complicated with the addition of a new generation of bodies to swap. This is…
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Reservations Now Available for Knott’s Hotel Thanksgiving Buffet
The Knott’s Hotel has some wonderful culinary options to be enjoyed by guests staying or just visiting. For Thanksgiving this year, there will be a Thanksgiving Buffet available. Reservations are now available for this culinary experience. Thanksgiving falls on November 27, 2025. The buffet will be offered from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM. This Thanksgiving…
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Stitch Unleashes the Holidays In New Clip
A new clip has been released by Disney as Halloween ends, and it pivots into the holidays. The clip shows Stitch going full force into the holiday spirit when he sees Christmas presents under the tree. Soon, the whole room has come to life with Christmas spirit as he quite literally unleashes the holiday. Take…
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Disney-Owned Channels Dark on YouTube TV as Negotiations Continue
Halloween was a scary day for YouTube TV subscribers who like to watch Disney-owned channels. Amid ongoing negotiations about carriage fees, Disney-owned channels went dark on YouTube TV. These channels include ESPN and ABC. A Disney spokesperson said, “Unfortunately, Google’s YouTube TV has chosen to deny their subscribers the content they value most by refusing…
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Mr. Mouse Takes a Trip | DISNEY THIS DAY | November 1, 1940
On this day in 1940, the Mickey Mouse short ‘Mr. Mouse Takes a Trip’ debuted in theaters. Mickey and Pluto are taking a train trip from Burbank to Pomona. However, dogs aren’t allowed, and Conductor Pete throws them off the train. Plucky as always, Mickey stuffs Pluto into his suitcase and they attempt to continue…
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Check Out the Wellness Programming at the Artisan Club at Cotino – A Storyliving by Disney Community
Being a member of the Artisan Club at Cotino – A Storyliving by Disney Community leads to access to quite a few perks. Members can eat at the Architects Fork restaurant or Plot Twist beach bar. They can also reserve and use the Parr House. Along with those perks, members can also experience some of…
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5 Movies to Watch on Halloween on Disney+!
Happy Halloween! Daps Magic wishes every one of you a fantastic spooky holiday full of delicious treats, amazing costumes, and happy memories! Halloween can be a time of parties, trick or treating, dressing up and staying in, or just a time for people watching. Accompanying all of these things are often Halloween movies. Disney+ has…
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Christmas Merchandise Arrives at Disneyland Resort
It may be Halloween still (literally), but Christmas has already come to the Disneyland Resort. Throughout the last week or two, holiday decorations have begun to appear throughout the Happiest Place on Earth. This started, as it usually does, with snow falling on the top of Sleeping Beauty Castle. Other decorations have also been appearing…
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Disney Contributes $1 Million to Relief Efforts in Jamaica in Wake of Hurricane Melissa
After Hurricane Melissa passed over and pummeled Jamaica, The Walt Disney Company has announced that it is contributing $1 million to relief and recovery efforts. The hurricane is the strongest one of the year and the strongest to ever hit the island nation. Reports from the country have shown the disastrous impact that the hurricane…
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Walt Disney World Opens Up the Tree of Life Theater and Gives New Looks at ‘Zootopia: Better Zoogether!’
Zootopia: Better Zoogether! opens on November 7, 2025. When it does, people will get to enter the Tree of Life theater for a celebration of Zoogether Day. This celebration will see Heidi Howler hosting the festivities, which will be a livestream watch party of the celebration in Zootopia. Zoogether Day is a celebration of unity…
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Disney, MrBeast, Creators, and Make-A-Wish Make Magic For 40 Kids
Something that Disney does very well is helping those who can’t look after themselves. For 45 years, Disney has partnered with Make-A-Wish to help make wishes come true for kids with critical illnesses. While millions of kids are able to enjoy the magic of Disney with their families and friends each year. Kids with critical…
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Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party | DISNEY THIS DAY | October 31, 1995
On this day in 1995, the first-ever Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party was held in the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. That year was a pilot with a single after-hours event on Halloween night. A ticket only cost $16.95! Not-So-Scary was developed as a family-friendly alternative to the frightening events at other Orlando theme parks.…
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Walls Come Down From Around Storybook Land at Disneyland
Since the end of July, the Storybook Land Canal Boats and Casey Jr. Circus Train have both been closed for refurbishment. Along with the refurbishment, a new story is being added to Storybook Land. Announced earlier this fall, the Tangled story will be joining the many other charming stories that are found in the attraction.…
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Dining at the Artisan Club at Cotino – A Storyliving by Disney Community
One of the perks of being a member of Artisan Club at Cotino – A Storyliving by Disney Community is the opportunity to enjoy the food and beverage offerings at Architects Fork and Plot Twist. Architects Fork is the main restaurant at Artisan Club, and Plot Twist is the beach bar near Cotino Bay. Both…
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Knott’s Berry Farm Shares Knott’s Merry Farm Details
One of the most classic Christmas celebrations that can be enjoyed in a theme park in California is the transformation of Knott’s Berry Farm into Knott’s Merry Farm. Each Christmas, the park comes to life with Christmas decorations, entertainment, and other memorable offerings that are packed full of Christmas spirit. Knott’s Merry Farm will be…