Author: Mr. Daps
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Pluto | DISNEY THIS DAY | September 5, 1930
On this day in 1930, the character that would become Pluto first appeared in the Mickey Mouse short ‘The Chain Gang.’ Pluto is one of two bloodhounds that chase after Mickey after he escapes from Peg-Leg Pete’s jail. He was drawn by Norm Ferguson, a cameraman with no formal training in art. The animation of…
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Meet the Dogs of Disneyland!
Throughout the Disneyland Resort you might have noticed that there are some adorable looking dogs wandering around. They aren’t just there to make a statement but also keep everyone safe. Most often seen at security checkpoints, the K-9 unit that is affectionately called the Pluto unit has multiple roles and responsibilities. Below is a look…
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Official Trailer for Season 2 of ‘Wizards Beyond Waverly Place’ Released
The official trailer for the second season of Wizards Beyond Waverly Place has been released ahead of the series’ arrival on Disney Channel and Disney+. This trailer gives a look at this upcoming spellbinding season that is full of heart, humor, and a little bit of danger. There is also a sneak peek at the…
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‘Bluey’ Movie Arriving in Theaters in August 2027
Disney has revealed that the Bluey full-length feature will be released in theaters on August 6, 2027. The announcement was made by Disney and BBC Studios, in partnership with Ludo Studio. The film is being directed and written by Bluey creator Joe Brumm. It’s being produced by Luda Studio in collaboration with BBC Studios. This…
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Here’s What You Need to Know About the runDisney Experience
The 2025-2026 runDisney race season kicks off this weekend. This season is full of magical courses, Disney characters, and lifelong memories are made as runners make their way through the different courses. There are multiple different lengths of races to enjoy, courses to experience, and locations to visit. As things gear up for this next…
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Disney Cruise Line Reveals More Details About Disney Destiny’s Cask & Cannon
The excitement is building as the time draws nearer for the Disney Destiny to take guests on their first voyage aboard this ship themed to heroes and villains. Ahead of its maiden voyage in November, more details are being revealed about the wonders that will be found within. Some of these details were revealed at…
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Pooh’s Hunny Hunt | DISNEY THIS DAY | September 4, 2000
On this day in 2000, Pooh’s Hunny Hunt opened officially at Tokyo Disneyland. Guests enter a giant storybook and board 5-seater honey pots to help Pooh find his favorite snack. The attraction is more technologically advanced than the domestic versions and boasts Disney’s first-ever trackless ride system. A custom “local positioning system” means that each…
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Disney Theatrical Group’s Thomas Schumacher Stepping Down
Legendary Broadway producer Thomas Schumacher is stepping down from his post at Disney Theatrical Group. In a message to staff, Entertainment Co-Chairman Alan Bergman announced that Schumacher would be ending a nearly four-decade run with the company. This started when he began as a producer for The Rescuers Down Under at Walt Disney Animation Studios.…
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Can You Find the Rabbit in the New Main Street Magic Shop Window at Disneyland?
The Main Street Magic Shop at Disneyland has been getting some attention lately. Not only has the inside gotten some tender loving care and then Steve Martin stopped by to visit on his 80th birthday, the windows on the outside have also been updated. With the new updates, there are some fun nods to famous…
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VIDEO: Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration MagicBand+ Activations at Disneyland
The Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration is well underway at the Disneyland Resort. With entertainment, merchandise, food, and more to experience, it has been a colorful celebration. One experience that has been offered allows for people with MagicBand+ to go and make/experience some magic in the original lands of Walt Disney’s original Magic Kingdom. At each…
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Destination D23 – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 779
Welcome to a very special episode of Geeks Corner! Fresh off a week of Destination D23: A Journey Around the Worlds of Disney, Mr. Daps and Caitie discuss some of the more Disney Parks-centric announcements that were made over the weekend. Mr. Daps also shares about meeting Disney Legend Jodi Benson, and some other fun…
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Eric Larson | DISNEY THIS DAY | September 3, 1905
On this day in 1905, animator, Disney Legend, and member of the “Nine Old Men,” Eric Larson was born. Larson was active with Disney between 1933 and 1986, a total of 52 years. He was a lead animator for a long list of feature films and shorts, including ‘Bambi,’ ‘Cinderella,’ and ‘Alice in Wonderland.’ Larson…
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Big Thunder Mountain Railroad Closes at Disneyland for Refurbishment
Big Thunder Mountain at the Disneyland Resort has closed for refurbishment. The popular Frontierland attraction closed after normal operating hours on Sunday and had walls up around it by Monday morning. Daps Magic team member Steven stopped by the Disneyland and checked out what was happening with the attraction. Below are photos and video of…
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Disney Shares Look at 2025 Disney Holiday Merchandise
The holidays are already on their way, even though Halloween is just getting started. Today, Disney shared a look at the products that are coming this Holiday season to DisneyStore.com and also select Disney Parks. The Disney Vacation Club (DVC) has some tips and tricks that they shared via the DIsney Parks Blog ahead of…
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Voices of Liberty Give Special Performances for Labor Day at EPCOT
On September 1, 2025, the Voices of Liberty at the America Pavilion at EPCOT gave special performances throughout the day for Labor Day. The performances were similar to other days with added flourishes for the special day. This included some unique lighting throughout the day. The vocal ensemble also doubled up for the final song…
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Closing Date For DINOSAUR at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Revealed
Just a day after the closure of The Boneyard at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, the closing date of DINOSAUR was revealed. On the Walt Disney World website, the following announcement can now be found: The last day to experience DINOSAUR is February 1. The attraction will close permanently on February 2 to make way for Tropical…
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The Boneyard Closes at Disney’s Animal Kingdom as Area Transforms to Tropical Americas
Another step in the trek for DinoLand to extinction has been made. The Boneyard play area closed after being open for operations on Monday, September 1, 2025. This was an open-air play area that was designed to look like a dinosaur dig site at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Soon, it will be a part of the…
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Walt Disney Imagineering Releases Trailer for Episode 5 of ‘We Call It Imagineering’
We Call It Imagineering is a new series that is now available on the Walt Disney Imagineering YouTube channel. This series takes a look at the various things that Walt Disney Imagineering does and answers some questions about this traditionally (but not so much anymore) secretive wing of Disney. Already, four episodes have been released…
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Beezy Bear | DISNEY THIS DAY | September 2, 1955
On this day in 1955, the Donald Duck short ‘Beezy Bear’ was released. It was the fifth appearance of Humphrey the Bear, this time at odds with Donald when he tries to steal honey from Donald’s beehives. Park ranger J. Audubon Woodlore doubts that Humphrey is causing trouble, which makes the situation worse. Fans may…
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World of Frozen to Open at Disneyland Paris in the Spring of 2026
At Destination D23 this last weekend, there were some fun updates shared about quite a few different projects from the Disney Parks and Disney Cruise Line. Throughout the course of the weekend, the D23 team took attendees on a trip around the world with looks at Disney globally from the past, the present, and also…
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Disney Destiny to Offer Adventurous Drinks
When the Disney Destiny takes to sea later this fall, it will be full of adventures that celebrate the theme of heroes and villains. This theme won’t just found in shows and decorations. It will carry on into the various culinary experiences found on this beautiful ship. Some of these culinary experiences will include some…
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New Novelty Items for Disney Parks and Disney Cruise Line Revealed at Destination D23
There was a lot of exciting things that were shared throughout the weekend at Destination D23. This included a look at the upcoming Villains-Themed Land, a new paint-schemed for Cinderella Castle, Walt Disney coming to Carousel of Progress, and more. During a panel that was focused on Disney Eats with Keith from the Tri-Guys, a…
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Disney Shares About ‘Conjured Architecture’ for Upcoming Villains-Themed Land
Over the weekend at Destination D23, a new term was introduced to the world. This new term is called “Conjured Architecture.” It came out of research trips to Europe by Walt Disney Imagineers as they sought out inspiration for the upcoming Villains-Themed Land. During their trips, the Imagineers began to identify similarities between magical, fluid,…
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Disney Legend Andreas Deja Consulting on Villains-Themed Land at Magic Kingdom
There were a lot of fun things that came out of Destination D23 this last weekend. One of them revolved around the upcoming Villains-Themed Land that will be created in the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort. During a panel on this upcoming land, it was confirmed that Disney Legend and former Walt Disney…