Author: Mr. Daps
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Disney Cruise Line Releases Exciting Itineraries for 2027 with New Ship Heading to Europe
The Disney Cruise Line has released itineraries for 2027, which include a new ship heading to Europe. The summer lineup includes voyages to Europe, the Caribbean, and beyond. Ultimately, there are more options to cruise the world in many magical ways in the summer of 2027. The 2027 early booking windows for Disney Cruise Line…
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Disney Adventure Stops in Los Angeles on Way to Asia
The Disney Adventure is continuing its cruise around the globe. This comes as the massive new Disney Cruise Line ship is heading to Tokyo, Japan, and ultimately Singapore for its maiden voyage. The ship is in the middle of a two-month voyage that takes it from Germany to its home port for the next five…
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Bob Iger | DISNEY THIS DAY | February 10, 1951
On this day in 1951, Disney CEO Robert A. “Bob” Iger was born. Iger started his career with ABC in 1974 as a weatherman in Ithaca, New York. He rose through the ranks at ABC, becoming president in 1994. Iger served as CEO of The Walt Disney Company from 2005 until 2020, returning in 2022-2026.…
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Seattle Seahawks Swoop in on Disneyland for Super Bowl Celebration
On Sunday, February 8, 2026, the Seattle Seahawks won Super Bowl LX. On Monday, February 9th, the Seahawks swooped in on Disneyland to celebrate the big win after MVP running back Kenneth Walker III and quarterback Sam Darnold said “We’re Going to Disneyland!” the night before. On Monday, the two players could be seen throughout…
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New ‘We’re Going’ Campaign Launched by Disney and ESPN in Celebration of ESPN’s Inaugural Super Bowl
Following Super Bowl LX, a new commercial was released by Disney and ESPN. This wasn’t the traditional “I’m Going to Disneyland!” commercial (which was released with two Seahawks who are at Disneyland today). This new commercial kicks off the “We’re Going” campaign. This new campaign leads up to ESPN’s inaugural Super Bowl in February 2027.…
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A Bug’s Land – 25 Years At Disney California Adventure
Friday, February 8, 2026, was the 25th anniversary of Disney California Adventure. This day was celebrated with a commemorative map, new character outfits, the return of Soarin’ Over California, and more (read about it here). In the days surrounding this milestone anniversary, Daps Magic has been looking back and some of the fun memories that…
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Cold Storage | DISNEY THIS DAY | February 9, 1951
On this day in 1951, the Pluto cartoon ‘Cold Storage’ was released. Pluto has to defend his dog house when it is taken over by an opportunistic stork looking for shelter during sub-zero winter conditions. Pluto and Fred Stork spar over ownership of the structure in creative ways all winter long. Voice actor Clarence Nash,…
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Super Bowl LX MVP Kenneth Walker III and Quarterback Sam Darnold are Heading to Disneyland After Big Win!
On February 8, 2026, Super Bowl LX was held in Santa Clara, California. The game featured the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots. The end of the game saw the Seattle Seahawks defeating the Patriots 29 to 13. At the conclusion of the game, running back Kenneth Walker III was named as the MVP.…
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“Big Game Spot” Release for Pixar’s ‘Hoppers’ During Super Bowl LX
A new spot has been released during Super Bowl LX for the upcoming Pixar movie, Hoppers. This new spot gives fans a look at the film ahead of its arrival in theaters on March 6th. The trailer teases the humor that will be enjoyed by fans who see this movie in March. Check out the…
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Soarin’ Over California Returns for Disney California Adventure’s 25th Anniversary
Soarin’ Over California has returned to Disney California Adventure. The opening day version of the Soarin’ attraction returns for a limited run for the celebration of the park’s 25th anniversary. This version of the attraction will be offered through July 1st, giving fans plenty of time to experience this version of the attraction before it…
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New ‘The Mandalorian & Grogu’ Spot Released During Super Bowl
A new tv spot has been released for the upcoming The Mandalorian and Grogu. The new spot comes ahead of the arrival of the next Star Wars film on May 22, 2026. An extended version of the spot was shared on YouTube. In it, Djin Djarin and Grogu can be seen aboard the Star Wars…
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Commemorative Maps Handed Out for Disney California Adventure’s 25th Anniversary
25 years ago today, Disney California Adventure opened its gates to the public for the first time. With the following statement, then Disney CEO Michael Eisner welcomed the world to this second park at the Disneyland Resort: To all who believe in the power of dreams, welcome. Disney’s California Adventure opens its golden gates to…
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Red Car News Boys – 25 Years at Disney California Adventure
25 years ago today Disney California Adventure opened as Disney’s California Adventure. Daps Magic team member Doug Marsh was one of the first 30 people to get into the park on that day. He wrote about the day and park here. Through the last quarter of a century, Disney California Adventure has had many different…
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Disney’s California Adventure | DISNEY THIS DAY | February 8, 2001
On this day in 2001, Disney’s California Adventure officially opened its gates as the second theme park of the new Disneyland Resort. On opening day, DCA was made up of three main themed areas showcasing the state of California: Paradise Pier, the Hollywood Pictures Backlot, and the Golden State. The park saw incremental changes to…
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D23 Celebrates Disney California Adventure Past, Present, and Future with Anniversary Event
On February 7, 2026, D23 hosted a special event that was a tribute to the past, present, and future for Disney California Adventure. The event was held at the Disneyland Hotel and is a part of the D23 Spotlight Series. The event included imagineers past and present who shared about Disney California Adventure from their…
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Humphrey the Bear Makes Happy Debut at Disneyland Resort
On Friday, the Disneyland Resort kicked off its 25th anniversary celebration of Disney California Adventure and Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa. This saw limited time offerings like Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse in new Disney California Adventure-inspired outfits on Buena Vista Street, the return of Soarin’ Over California for a limited time, the opening…
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Incoming and Outgoing Disney CEOs Spend Morning at Disneyland
On Friday, February 6, 2026, Disney California Adventure began celebrating its 25th anniversary ahead of the actual milestone on February 8th. It also was a day when guests saw incoming Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro with outgoing Disney CEO Bob Iger in the parks. The duo made their way to The Happiest Place on Earth to…
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Golden Dreams – 25 Years at Disney California Adventure
25 years ago today, many attractions and experiences were being dedicated ahead of the official opening of Disney California Adventure on February 8, 2001. One of these attractions was Golden Dreams. This was a show about the history of California. It was in the Golden State area of the park in the location where The…
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Golden Dreams | DISNEY THIS DAY | February 7, 2001
On this day in 2001, the Golden Dreams attraction was dedicated at Disney’s California Adventure the day before the park opened to the public. Then-Disney President Bob Iger hosted a ceremony to introduce the theme of the “Golden Dreams” film, an ode to the history and spirit of California. Whoopi Goldberg spoke about her performance…
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Minnie’s Fly Girls – 25 Years at Disney California Adventure
On Sunday, February 8, 2026, Disney California Adventure will turn 25. Through the last quarter of a century, this park has grown and it has evolved. There have been changes to attractions, restaurants, shops, and entertainment through the years. One fan favorite is Minnie’s Fly Girls. This show ran for entirely too short of a…
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Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse Debut Disney California Adventure 25th Anniversary Outfits
Sunday, February 8, 2026 is the 25th anniversary of Disney California Adventure. Originally called Disney’s California Adventure, the park has always celebrated the spirit of adventure that comes out of California. This originally focused on the state itself and then later on Walt Disney’s “suitcase and a dream” as he ventured out to California to…
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Tribute to Beloved Guest Appears on Main Street, USA
For many years, guests walking down Main Street, USA would pass a guy in a Dodgers regalia sitting on what was commonly referred to as the porch on the bench. Known as the Porch Potato, Frank sat there and made friends for many years at The Happiest Place on Earth. Some people endearingly called him…
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After Before ~ Photoniks ~ Episode 15
Welcome to Photoniks! On this episode of Photoniks, Mr. Daps and Clocky take a look at several pictures that show different locations at Disneyland at different times. This was inspired by Groundhog’s Day. We hope you enjoy this take on looking at some historic Disneyland photos. Join the conversation and share your own observations and perspectives about the photos…
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New ‘The Muppet Show’ Theme Available on Music Streaming Services
The Muppet Show is back. Fans new and old can watch The Muppet Show special on Disney+ as it is now streaming (read Daps Magic’s review here). Along with the new show streaming on Disney+, the theme to the show has been re-recorded and released on major music streaming services. This includes Apple Music and…