Author: Mr. Daps
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Newest ‘Disney Unscripted’ Looks at How Magic Came to Life for Shanghai Disney’s 10th Anniversary
On June 16, 2026, Shanghai Disney Resort officially turned 10 years old. The Disney Parks YouTube channel is now sharing a look at how this celebration came to be. This new video gives an in-depth look at the 10th anniversary celebration of Shanghai Disney Resort. This includes different disciplines that came together to bring different…
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Oriental Land Company Reveals Details for Disney Cruise Line Japan
Since being announced, there have been lots of questions about the Oriental Land Company’s cruise venture. In a financial report that was released this week, the company behind Tokyo Disney Resort revealed its plans for its future cruise ship and line. The report details where the ship will sail from, for how long, approximate pricing,…
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Whistlin’ Rick Storey Passes Away at 68
Rick Storey has passed away at the age of 68. The news was shared by Krazy Kirk and The Hillbillies, a band her performed with for many years at Disneyland and then Knott’s Berry Farm. Storey was known as “Whistlin’ Rick” because of his incredible whistling abilities. These were used in multiple performances through the…
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Outgoing Walt Disney World Resort President Jeff Vahle Shares Thoughts on Last Day Before Retirement
Today is Walt Disney World Resort President Jeff Vahle’s last day before retirement. Vahle has led the Walt Disney World Resort for the last six years. This is the culmination of a career that has spanned over three decades at Disney. Before his current roles (he also oversees Worldwide Safety, Health, Engineering and Sourcing for Disney…
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‘Friends’ Revealed for D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event
D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event is just a couple of weeks away. Leading up to this ultimate Disney fan event, D23 has revealed details about programming, official Disney shops, experiences, and more! All of these can be found on Daps Magic’s D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event page. The most recent reveal from D23…
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Disneyland’s Frontierland Shootin’ Exposition Reopening Date Revealed
The Frontierland Shootin’ Exposition is currently closed for refurbishment. Up until today, there wasn’t a known reopening date for this attraction. Now, the Disneyland website shows that this attraction will reopen in September. According to the attraction’s page, the exact opening date will be September 11, 2026. This, of course, could change as conditions and…
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A Celebration of Animation Art – 30 Years Ago at Disneyland
Among the delights of experiencing Disneyland in the 1990s was the possibility of seeing, and even meeting, many of the people who had created the happiest place on earth. From time to time, artists who had worked with Walt Disney at the studio and in Imagineering would appear for special anniversaries and events. On July…
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Disney Announces Participants for 2026 Disney Accelerator Program
Disney has announced the participants for the 2026 Disney Accelerator program. Five growth-stage companies are working across three significant frontiers of technology. This includes: This is the 12th year of Disney Accelerator, which allows visionary founders to contribute to Disney’s legacy of innovation in service of creativity. This year’s group spans key strategic innovation areas…
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Bunk’d | DISNEY THIS DAY | July 31, 2015
On this day in 2015, ‘Bunk’d’ premiered on the Disney Channel. The series was a spinoff of ‘Jessie’ and carried over the Ross siblings – Emma, Ravi, and Zuri – this time into summer camp adventures. The kids head to Camp Kikiwaka in Moose Rump, Maine, where their parents met. Despite the kids’ lack of…
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Disney Villains Collection Heading to Disney Store and Disney Parks
More Halloween merchandise is heading to the Disney Store and the Disney Parks. Today, a new collection was released that is sure to be incredibly popular. The Disney Villains Collection will be arriving on the Disney Store and the Disney Parks on August 3, 2026. This frightfully fun collection celebrates favorite Disney villains in a…
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Bakari, New Silverback Gorilla, Arrives at Disney’s Animal Kingdom to Lead Family Troop
Bakari, a new silverback western lowland gorilla, is the new leader of the family troop at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. As he is settling into his new role in his new home, the Disney Parks Blog shared details about this transition. Bakari is a 21-year-old male western lowland gorilla who can now be found at Gorilla Falls Exploration…
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Video with Bob Gurr, Garrett Watts, & Yvette Nicole Brown Reveals Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort Foods
The Disney Parks have released a new video revealing some of the foods that will be available during Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort this year. This comes in the form of a video released on YouTube featuring Bob Gurr, Garrett Watts & Yvette Nicole Brown. The trio gets to taste some of the foods that…
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Indiana Jones Adventure to Close for Refurbishment in September
Indiana Jones Adventure will soon be closing for a refurbishment. The popular Adventureland attraction will be closing on September 8th for an undetermined amount of time. This is according to the refurbishment section of the Disneyland Resort calendar on the Disneyland website. What will be done during this refurbishment isn’t known. Daps Magic will keep…
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Disney Dreamlight Valley Partners with Nature Conservancy of Canada
Disney Dreamlight Valley has partnered with the Nature Conservancy of Canada. The purpose of this partnership is to come together and raise awareness about the need to protect important habitats for species, including the Grizzly Bear. Between extreme weather, accelerated land development, and other challenges against nature continue to grow; conserving enough high-quality, connected, and…
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Two Tours on the Disney Wonder
Earlier this year, Daps Magic was invited by Disney to go on a media cruise aboard the Disney Wonder. The Disney Wonder is the second ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet. Even though it is nearly 30 years old, it is still as magical as ever. This cruise was very special. It sailed out…
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Mineral Hall | DISNEY THIS DAY | July 30, 1956
On this day in 1956, Mineral Hall opened in Frontierland at Disneyland. The combination free exhibit and gift shop was operated by the Black Light Corporation of America. Guests could see normal-looking rocks transform into fluorescent, glowing specimens under UV black lights. They could also purchase Disney-branded mineral samples to take home along with portable…
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VIDEO: Le Passage Enchanté d’Aladdin at Disneyland Paris
Some of the most magical offerings can be the ones that are discovered while exploring a Disney park. The joy of discovery is a wonderful thing that can be enjoyed in several places throughout Disneyland Paris. One of these is found under Le Château de la Belle au Bois Dormant, where the sleeping dragon lurks in…
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Cutie Ghost Collection Materializing on Disney Store
More Halloween merchandise has arrived at DisneyStore.com. This time it comes in the form of the Cutie Ghost Collection, which was announced today on Disney’s online retailer. It will be found at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort on August 3 and on DisneyStore.com on August 10 at 8 AM PST. This collection returns after…
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Disney Store Opens at Selfridges Birmingham
The Disney Store has officially opened its location at Selfridges Birmingham in the United Kingdom. The new store gives fans a place to go and get their Disney merchandise and fix right in the heart of Birmingham. Patrick Segar, Global General Manager, Disney Store and VP, Retail Marketing, Disney Store, said: “We’re delighted to officially…
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Disneyland Paris Previews Halloween Offerings
From September 26th through November 1st, Disneyland Paris will be celebrating Halloween. The Disney Halloween Festival will take over Disneyland Paris with plenty of treats of different types to experience during this celebration. This will include the return of Dr. Facilier, decorations, and Jack Skellington with Sally, a dining experience, and a whole lot more!…
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Shiki-Sai Fireworks Dining Package Coming to EPCOT
A new way to dine and enjoy fireworks is coming to EPCOT. This comes in the form of the Shiki-Sai Fireworks Dining Package. This allows people to enjoy a delicious meal at Shiki-Sai: Sushi Izakaya while watching Luminous The Symphony of Us. Reservations for this new offering will be available starting on August 27, 2026.…
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Mayor Winddancer Joins Zootopia: Better Zoogether! at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Zootopia: Better Zoogether! opened at Disney’s Animal Kingdom last year. This year, it is getting a new character as part of a new preshow sequence. That new character is Mayor Winddancer, who continues to be voiced by Patrick Warburton. Mayor Brian Winddancer now sets up the story as part of the preshow before everything gets…
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Lt. Robin Crusoe USN | DISNEY THIS DAY | July 29, 1966
On this day in 1966, the live-action comedy ‘Lt. Robin Crusoe USN’ was released. The story is a modernized spoof of Daniel Defoe’s 1719 classic ‘Robinson Crusoe.’ Dick Van Dyke stars as a clumsy Navy pilot who is stranded on a tropical island after crashing. He builds elaborate structures using supplies from an abandoned submarine,…
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New Photo Spot Sign Demonstrates How to Take a Photo in Avengers Campus Ancient Sanctum
A new sign has appeared in the Ancient Sanctum of Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure. Found right in front of the Orb of Cagliostro while walking into the Sanctum, it demonstrates how to take a picture at the nearby optical illusion floor. This has been a popular photo spot since Avengers Campus opened in…