Author: Mr. Daps
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‘The Lion King: Celebration in the Sky’ Lights Up Skies Over Disney Adventure on Maiden Voyage
The Disney Adventure is currently on its maiden voyage. The newest and largest ship to join the Disney Cruise Line fleet is sailing out of its home port in Singapore on a three-night cruise. One of the highlights of a Disney cruise is the fact that they do fireworks at sea. In fact, this is…
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Teaser Released for Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special
Ahead of the arrival of the Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special on Disney+ on March 24th, Miley Cyrus shared a teaser for the special. It looks at what guests can expect to see when the special premieres on Disney’s streaming service. Cyrus shared the teaser on her social media. It can be seen below! The special…
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Sipping and Savoring at Food & Wine – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #806
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week, there is a lot of ground to cover. Originally, the show was going to be focused mostly on the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival. However, there were some other announcements that came out. So, the show also covers Thomas Mazloum becoming the Disney Experiences Chairman and Jill…
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Mulan Parade | DISNEY THIS DAY | March 11, 2001
On this day in 2001, the Mulan Parade made its final run at Disney-MGM Studios in Florida. The parade opened on the same day as the ‘Mulan’ film – June 19, 1998. Similar versions also ran for a short time at both Disneyland in California and Disneyland Paris. Mushu led the parade, which included 53…
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Jill Estorino Named New President of Disneyland Resort
The Disneyland Resort is getting a new president. After it was announced that current Disneyland Resort President Thomas Mazloum is being promoted to the role of Chairman of Disney Experiences, it was announced that Jill Estorino will be coming to lead The Happiest Place on Earth! She will take on this role on March 18th,…
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Disneyland Resort President Thomas Mazloum Promoted to Chairman of Disney Experiences
In January 2025, Thomas Mazloum was named President of the Disneyland Resort. Today, he was promoted to lead Disney Experiences. He came to this role after being the president of New Experiences Portfolio & Disney Signature Experiences. Mazloum held many other leadership positions within The Walt Disney Company throughout his career. This includes leadership positions…
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Part of Tomorrowland Closed After Backstage Incident at Disneyland
An incident today at Disneyland in Tomorrowland led to the closure of part of Tomorrowland. This included the closure of Space Mountain, Star Tours, and the Star Trader. The incident led to Anaheim Fire & Rescue being dispatched to Disneyland. Disneyland officials said that building materials that were being used by a contractor backstage produced…
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D23 Announces Event at ESPN Headquarters
D23 has announced a new event in April that will take place at the ESPN headquarters in Bristol, Connecticut. The event will take place on April 24, 2026, with tours offered in the morning and also in the afternoon. During the tour, D23 members will get the chance to visit the ESPN Welcome Center, the…
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Disney Celebrates 100-Year Legacy of Winnie the Pooh
100 years ago, the beloved silly old bear known as Winnie the Pooh was created. Since then, he and his friends from the 100-acre wood have become beloved by millions. He has brought joy and comfort to fans of all ages over the course of the last century. As Winnie the Pooh celebrates 100 years…
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Disney Confirms Kathryn Hahn is Mother Gothel
Disney is making a live-action version of Tangled. This musical has already found its leads in Australian actress Teagan Croft and Milo Manheim of Disney’s Zombies franchise for the roles of Rapunzel and Flynn Rider. Now, it has found its Mother Gothel. In January, Kathryn Hahn was in talks with Disney for the role. Now, those talks have…
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Sip & Savor Food Review at 2026 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival
The Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival has begun at the Disneyland Resort. This delicious festival runs through April 27, 2026, and is full of a variety of food, beverages, entertainment, demonstrations, merchandise, and more for guests to enjoy! During the opening weekend of the Food & Wine Festival, Mr. Daps and Caitie Bear…
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Golden Zephyr Closes at Disney California Adventure for Refurbishment
There have been quite a few closures recently in Disney California Adventure. While there really isn’t an off-season at the Disneyland Resort, recent refurbishments suggest it may be an off-season now. Recently, Jumpin’ Jellyfish underwent a brief refurbishment and then reopened the front half of the attraction. The other half still has scrims around it…
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New ‘We Call It Imagineering’ Episode Looks at Disney Cruise Line’s Biggest Ship
The Disney Adventure is now on its maiden voyage from its home port in Singapore. As cruises get to experience this magical new ship, Walt Disney Imagineering has released a new episode of We Call It Imagineering. This episode takes a look at Disney Cruise Line’s newest and largest ship. This is done by looking…
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Walls Come Down From Around Troubadour Tavern at Disneyland
The walls have come down from around the Troubadour Tavern at Disneyland. This restaurant, which is often known for its specialty baked potatoes, has remained open while work has been done on the exterior of the location. The location continues to see its menu evolve and will soon have offerings connected with Bluey’s Best Day…
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D23 | DISNEY THIS DAY | March 10, 2021
On this day in 2021, D23: The Official Disney Fan Club and Walt Disney Imagineering teamed up for the first in a series of special events. It was called D23 x Walt Disney Imagineering Magical Milestones – Disney California Adventure Park 20th Anniversary and was streamed online. Director Leslie Iwerks and then-president of WDI Bob…
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New Seating Area Opens at Avengers Campus at Disneyland Resort
A new seating area has opened at the Disneyland Resort in Avengers Campus. The area has been behind walls in recent weeks. Now open, it was quickly discovered by guests who made use of the area. The new seating area can be found across from the entrance of Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT!…
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Regal View Restaurant & Lounge to Debut at Disney Adventure World with Three New Princess Outfits
The Regal View Restaurant & Lounge will be opening with Disney Adventure World in just 20 days. When it does so, not only will guests have a new dining experience to enjoy at the second park at Disneyland Paris. They will also get to see three favorite Disney princesses in new outfits inspired by what…
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Quick Service Options Aboard the Disney Adventure
The Disney Adventure departs on its maiden voyage this week. When it does, the eighth ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet will begin its inaugural season of three- and four-night sea cruises out of its home port in Singapore. This ship is the largest in the Disney Cruise Line fleet and is packed full…
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Live-Action ‘Robin Hood’ No Longer Happening at Disney
The live-action Robin Hood that was in the works at Disney is no more. The project, which was announced in 2020, would have seen the Disney animated version of the film from 1973 made by filmmaker Carlos López Estrada. Estrada revealed in a recent Reddit AMA that the film was no longer happening, however. During…
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Scrims and Scaffolding Come Down Around Future Home of Earl of Sandwich at Downtown Disney District
Scrims and scaffolding have been removed from around the future Earl of Sandwich and Gordon Ramsay at The Carnaby. It is unknown whether these scrims and scaffolding were removed due to recent winds or due to ongoing progress at the location. With these barriers no longer in the way, progress on the new restaurant is…
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First Order Cargo Closes at Disneyland’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
Another indication of the expansion of the timeline of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge could be seen at Disneyland this weekend. Guests visiting Batuu discovered that First Order Cargo had closed. This comes ahead of the arrival of Darth Vader and other characters from the original series. For guests currently visiting Black Spire Outpost at Disneyland,…
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‘Hoppers’ Has Solid Win at Box Office on Opening Weekend
Pixar Animation Studios’ new film Hoppers arrived in theaters. The new film brought in $46 million domestically and $42 million internationally. In total, the film brought in $88 globally. This was the strongest original release for Pixar Animation Studios since 2017’s Coco. The strength of this film at the box office is a welcome relief…
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John Lounsbery | DISNEY THIS DAY | March 9, 1911
On this day in 1911, animator, Disney Legend, and one of Walt Disney’s Nine Old Men, John Lounsbery was born. Known as “Louns,” he was hired in 1935 as an assistant on ‘Snow White.’ He had a natural drawing style that felt stretchy and springy. Louns animated some favorite classic characters, like Dumbo, the animals…
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Tiana’s Joyful Celebration Opens at The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis
The first museum exhibition that is dedicated to Princess Tiana is now open. Tiana’s Joyful Celebration opened at The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis. This exhibit invites guests to join Tiana as she prepares for the Mardi Gras parade, which ends up being an hour earlier than expected! This comes out of a collaboration between the…