Author: Mr. Daps
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New Episode of ‘We Call It Imagineering’ Looks at Haunted Mansion, Phantom Manor & Mystic Manor
A new episode of We Call It Imagineering has been released by Walt Disney Imagineering on YouTube. The episode looks at the Haunted Mansion. This looks at the different iterations of this iconic attraction around the world, appropriately during the Halloween season. This includes Haunted Mansions, Phantom Manor, and Mystic Manor. Check out the full…
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VIDEO: Journey into Imagination with Figment
Journey Into Imagination with Figment is the third and current version of the attraction at the Imagination Pavilion in EPCOT. The attraction originally opened on March 3, 1983. From 1983 until 1988, the original version of the attraction, called Journey Into Imagination, was what guests experienced when visiting the Imagination Pavilion at EPCOT. It had…
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Samantha Eggar, Voice of Hera in Disney’s ‘Hercules’ Dies at 86
Samantha Eggar, the voice of Hera in Disney’s Hercules, died at the age of 86. She passed away at her home, a representative for her daughter confirmed. The Oscar-nominated actress was perhaps most well-known for her role in The Collector. Eggar’s career in television started in 1961 when she appeared on Rob Roy. She would…
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Tickets Now Available for D23 On the Road: Home Alone
In 1990, Home Alone debuted to the world on the silver screen. It became an instant Christmas classic. Now, 35 years later, D23 is celebrating this film with screenings throughout the United States. Tickets for these screenings are now available. These special events will be taking place at different theaters throughout the country on select…
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The Lion King | DISNEY THIS DAY | October 19, 2000
On this day in 2000, an old Hollywood-style premiere party was held for ‘The Lion King’ musical as it debuted in the Pantages Theatre. The show was embarking on its first U.S. production after its original success on Broadway. Celebrities and Disney executives flocked to the newly refurbished Pantages Theatre for the event. An Adventureland-style…
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VIDEO: Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away
Earlier this year, Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away debuted at the Walt Disney World Resort. This is the newest iteration of a nighttime parade to come from Disney. The opening of the parade is reminiscent of the Main Street Electrical Parade. Then the orchestral score takes over and builds on the legacy that started…
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Lorcana Reveals New Classification of Cards with the Whispers in the Well Set
Lorcana has revealed a new classification of cards with the Whispers in the Well set. This comes after the success of Fabled this summer. This new set will join the game this fall and introduce a brand-new classification of cards for players to experience. Disney shared the following information about this new set and classification:
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The Walt Disney Family Museum Announces: 70 Years of Lady and the Tramp (1955) with Disney Author and Historian Marcy Carriker Smothers and Peggy Lee’s Granddaughter Holly Foster Wells
A special event celebrating the 70th anniversary of Lady and the Tramp. The event will include a special conversation led by author and Disney food and travel expert Marcy Carriker Smothers with the president of Peggy Lee Associates and granddaughter of singer-songwriter Peggy Lee, Holly Foster Wells. They will talk about the film’s origins, impact,…
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New Exhibit, ‘Happiest Place on Earth: The Disneyland Story,’ Coming to The Walt Disney Family Museum
A new exhibit that celebrates 70 years of Disneyland is coming to The Walt Disney Family Museum. The new exhibit, called Happiest Place on Earth: The Disneyland Story, is an original special exhibition curated by award-winning producer and Disney Legend Don Hahn, with the museum Director of Collections and Exhibitions Marina Villar Delgado. The exhibit is…
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Halloween Time Magic Comes to Children’s Hospital of Orange County Thanks to Disneyland Resort
Some of the young patients at the Children’s Hospital of Orange County were treated to some Halloween magic thanks to the Disneyland Resort. This comes as the Disneyland Resort is in the midst of its Halloween Time celebrations. For those kids at CHOC who were unable to be at the Happiest Place on Earth, however,…
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Best of Both Worlds | DISNEY THIS DAY | October 18, 2007
On this day in 2007, Miley Cyrus kicked off the Best of Both Worlds Tour across North America. The tour was Miley’s headline debut and also featured her performing in character as Hannah Montana. The Jonas Brothers, Aly & AJ, and Everlife each joined Miley as the opening act for a segment of the tour.…
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Walt Disney World Resort’s Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Converting to 2D
Currently, guests who experience Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure at EPCOT put on 3D glasses when they shrink down to go on an adventure with the little Chef Remy. Soon, this will not be the case. Walt Disney World Resort has announced that the attraction will be converted from 3D to 2D very soon. The announcement can…
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Great American Waffle Co. at Tokyo Disneyland to Require Mobile Ordering in November
The Great American Waffle Co. at Tokyo Disneyland is the destination for Mickey waffles. This location is very popular as guests stop by for their fix of the popular food at Tokyo Disney Resort. Starting on November 1st, the location will be transitioning to mobile ordering only. This will simplify the process and also make…
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Mickey Mouse Icon Peppermint Swirl Tumblers Arrive on Disney Store
Two new holiday Starbucks tumblers have arrived at the Disney Store. Two sizes of the Mickey Mouse Icon Peppermint Swirl from Starbucks are now available. One is 40 ounces and the other is 24 ounces. One has a straw and the other has a charm. Below are the details for each of these tumblers. Currently,…
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Watch ‘It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown’ This Weekend For Free on Apple TV
For many Peanuts fans, watching It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown is an annual Halloween tradition. Each year, the television is turned on to see if the Great Pumpkin will descend on the pumpkin patch as Linus waits. In recent years, the Peanuts have moved from broadcast television to the now-named Apple TV. With this…
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VIDEO: Happily Ever After at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom
Since it debuted in 2017, Happily Ever After has been a fan favorite fireworks spectacular at the Magic Kingdom. The nighttime spectacular includes pyrotechnics, projections, and other effects. This is a celebration of favorite Disney stories that remind people to reach out and find their Happily Ever After. Recently, the Daps Magic team stopped by…
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Snow Falls on Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland
As has become consistent in recent years, snow has fallen on Sleeping Beauty Castle ahead of Halloween. Throughout this week, the castle has progressively collected more snow. This comes ahead of the arrival of the Holidays at Disneyland Resort on November 14, 2025. The snow on the castle has arrived in recent years on the…
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New Poster Released for ‘Zootopia: Better Zoogether!’ Ahead of Attraction’s Debut
A new poster has been revealed for Zootopia: Better Zoogether! This comes ahead of the debut of the 4D experience in the Tree of Life in Disney’s Animal Kingdom on November 7, 2025. The new poster gives a view of some of the characters that will be seen in the show. It also teases what…
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Trailer Released for ‘LEGO Disney Frozen: Operation Puffins’
A trailer has been released for LEGO Disney Frozen: Operation Puffins. This comes ahead of the original special arrival on Disney+ on October 24, 2025. Check out the trailer below! LEGO Disney Frozen: Operation Puffins After the events of Frozen, Anna and Elsa want to start fresh in Arendelle, and make the castle feel a…
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‘Pop Culture Jeopardy!’ Gets Second Season on Netflix
Pop Culture Jeopardy! has been renewed for a second season on Netflix. The announcement from Netflix and Sony Pictures Television confirmed that the highly popular quiz show’s second season returns exclusively to Netflix. Pop Culture Jeopardy! is a twist on the classic quiz show’s “answer-and-question” format that combines the academic rigor of Jeopardy! with the…
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Disneyland 50th Christmas Tree | DISNEY THIS DAY | October 17, 2005
On this day in 2005, the traditional live Christmas tree arrived at Disneyland, ready to be transformed into a holiday delight. Its decorations that year were extra special in honor of Disneyland’s 50th anniversary celebration. The 60-foot-tall tree was loaded with 5,000 oversized golden ornaments and bows instead of the classic decorations. An illuminated “50th”…
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Actor Josh Brolin Visits Avengers Campus at Disneyland Resort
Actor Josh Brolin visited Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure. This comes as Avengers Campus is in the midst of a substantial expansion. One of the new attractions coming to Avengers Campus is called Avengers Infinity Defense. Avengers Infinity Defense will take recruits to iconic locations like Asgard, Wakanda, and New York City with the Avengers and…
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Trailer Released for ‘Making Haunted Mansion Holiday with Don Hahn’ From D23 Gold Theater
A new trailer has been released for the upcoming D23 Gold Theater presentation, Making Haunted Mansion Holiday with Don Hahn. The presentation will take place on Thursday, October 23, 2025. This will be followed by an encore offering for all D23 Members on Thursday, October 30, 2025. To watch the presentation, simply go to the…
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‘Fire And Water: Making The Avatar Films’ Coming to Disney+
On November 7, 2025, a special two-part event will be coming to Disney+. Called Fire And Water: Making The Avatar Films, this will be an in-depth look at what went into making Avatar: The Way of Water. It will also look at what is coming in Avatar: Fire and Ash. The documentary will include behind-the-scenes…