Author: Mr. Daps
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Groot Returns to ‘it’s a small world’ at Tokyo Disneyland
Last year, it’s a small world with Groot debuted at Tokyo Disneyland. This version of it’s a small world saw Groot appearing throughout the attraction with other Marvel superheroes. The premise of this version of the attraction is that Groot is going on vacation on Earth with friends from across the Marvel universe, not just…
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Man and the Moon | DISNEY THIS DAY | December 28, 1955
On this day in 1955, “Man and the Moon” was released as part of a three-part ‘Disneyland’ television series about space travel. Disney animator Ward Kimball directed, co-wrote, and co-hosted the episode that discussed humanity’s fascination with the moon across history. Aerospace engineer Dr. Wernher von Braun described scientists’ preparations for a mission to orbit…
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12 Photos of Walt Disney World Christmas ~ Photoniks ~ Episode 12
Happy Holidays! On this episode of Photoniks, Mr. Daps and Clocky are joined by Denise and Jeff from MouseSteps.com. Together, they explore Disney history through 12 photos of Walt Disney World in the very early days. This includes pictures of the first Christmas at Magic Kingdom with the first Christmas Tree, Cinderella Castle, Tomorrowland, and…
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Disney Shares Closer Look at Buddy Ahead of Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin Reopening
Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom is currently getting refurbished and upgraded. The upgrades include a new show scene, updated ride vehicles, and gameplay enhancements. They also include a new support bot named Buddy. Buddy makes sure departing Space Rangers are fully prepared for their mission, enthusiastically providing encouragement, final…
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Top 5 of 2025: #5 – Disneyland Abu Dhabi
It’s hard to believe it, but it is already the end of 2025! It seems like just yesterday we were picking the top five stories of 2024. In the coming days, Daps Magic will be sharing the top five stories of the year that came from the realm of Disney and positive stuff. Many factors…
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Playful Pan | DISNEY THIS DAY | December 27, 1930
On this day in 1930, the ‘Silly Symphony’ ‘Playful Pan’ was released. The Greek God Pan, a goat-like satyr, comes to Earth and brings music and mischief to the forest. At first, all of the flora and fauna are enchanted by his pan pipe. Soon, though, lightning strikes and starts a fire, threatening everyone in…
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VIDEO: Snow Falls in Downtown Disney District
There are a few different places to experience snow during the Holidays at the Disneyland Resort. The most obvious of these is in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle or on Main Street, U.S.A. However, Downtown Disney District also offers snow nightly (weather permitting) during the holidays. This takes place multiple times a night near the…
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VIDEO: Full Resort & Room Tour: Disneyland Hotel at Disneyland Paris
The Disneyland Hotel at Disneyland Paris is absolutely gorgeous. Recently renovated and reimagined, it stands at the entrance to Disneyland Paris. It also offers some incredible experiences to those who visit. Recently, Disney Parks released a full resort and room tour of the Disneyland Hotel with two of its planDisney panelists. This includes a tour…
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Walt Disney Studios Passes $6 Billion at Box Office
The Walt Disney Studios has done something that hasn’t been done since before the pandemic. It has passed $6 billion at the global box office. While this was once not uncommon, since the pandemic, audiences have not returned to theaters with the same gusto as they had before. Currently, domestically, Disney has brought in over…
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‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Surpasses $500 Million at Global Box Office on Christmas
Avatar: Fire and Ash continues to light up the box office. On Christmas, the newest film in Disney Legend James Cameron’s Avatar franchise surpassed half a billion dollars at the global box office. It earned $24 million on Christmas Day alone domestically. This now brings the film’s total earnings to $153.6 million domestically and $390.6…
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Temuera Morrison | DISNEY THIS DAY | December 26, 1960
On this day in 1960, actor Temuera Morrison was born in New Zealand. He is best known for portraying Jango Fett and his clones, including the adult Boba Fett and the Clone Troopers, in the ‘Star Wars’ universe. Morrison’s first ‘Star Wars’ film was ‘Attack of the Clones’ in 2002. He maintained the roles for…
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Geek Eats: Mr. Daps’ Family Jelly Roll Recipe
Happy Holidays! For Mr. Daps and family, there is a recipe that dates back at least to his grandmother. This recipe has a couple of different names, but is most commonly known as a Jelly Roll. Grandma, even though she called it a Jelly Roll, has it as a Jam Whirl Pinwheel in the written…
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VIDEO: Wintertime Enchantment at Sleeping Beauty’s Winter Castle
Merry Christmas! Here’s wishing you the happiest day! We hope that you are surrounded by those whom you love and are filled with peace and joy! We know that some of you may already have a white Christmas! For those of you who don’t, here is the snow moment at Disneyland as seen on Main…
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Merry Christmas!
From all of us at Daps Magic to all of you, Merry Christmas! We hope that, however you are celebrating, whatever you are celebrating, and whoever you are celebrating with, you are having a day full of love, joy, and peace. We are so thankful for you and wish you all the best during the…
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One Hour in Wonderland | DISNEY THIS DAY | December 25, 1950
On this day in 1950, ‘One Hour in Wonderland’ aired on NBC as Walt Disney’s very first television special. Walt hosted the program as a holiday party at his home. Guests included Edgar Bergen and his ventriloquist dummies, Bobby Driscoll, Kathryn Beaumont, and Walt’s two daughters. The group watched various Disney clips plus a sneak…
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‘Star Trek: Strange New Worlds’ Finds Its Dr. McCoy and Sulu
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds has wrapped production in its fifth and final season. While fans eagerly await the fourth and fifth seasons to arrive on Paramount+, many have wondered if and when Dr. McCoy and Sulu would appear. As the series progresses, more characters from Star Trek: The Original Series have been appearing. Spock,…
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Knott’s Berry Farm Announces New Year’s Eve Festivities!
Knott’s Berry Farm has announced its plans for New Year’s Eve. This comes as Knott’s Merry Farm continues to be celebrated through January 4, 2026. Guests experiencing Knott’s Merry Farm can enjoy classic offerings like Snoopy’s Night Before Christmas, the magical Snow and Glow moments, a new (and massive) Christmas Tree, Victorian carolers, delicious dishes,…
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Knott’s Berry Farm Closes for Day as Rain Comes Down on Southern California
Knott’s Berry Farm will not be open on Christmas Eve. This comes as rain comes down across Southern California. The theme park announced on Wednesday morning that it would not be opening its gates because of the weather, with the following post: The closure comes as Knott’s Berry Farm continues to celebrate Knott’s Merry Farm.…
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Rizzo the Rat and Bean Bunny are Back in New Videos From The Muppets
In what was a surprise for many Muppet fans, two new videos released by The Muppets saw the return of Rizzo the Rat and Bean Bunny. Both have been largely absent in recent years. Both characters are being brought to life by Bradley Freeman, Jr. The video that showcases the return of Rizzo the Rat…
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The Many Origins of Geekmas – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #795
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week is the annual Geekmas episode of Geeks Corner! For this year’s Geekmas episode, it is all about the origins of Geekmas. This is done through games, with puppets, Muppets, music, and a whole lot more! This includes the returns of the Penguin interns and the introduction of Ms. Infor…
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Winnie the Pooh | DISNEY THIS DAY | December 23, 1925
On this day in 1925, the very first Winnie the Pooh story was published in ‘The London Evening News’ on Christmas Eve. It was called “In Which We Are Introduced to Winnie-the-Pooh and Some Bees, and the Stories Begin.” Readers met a certain silly old bear, originally known as “Edward Bear,” and followed his search…
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Newest ‘Disney Unscripted’ Reveals How Jungle Cruise Becomes Jingle Cruise Overnight
A new episode of Disney Unscripted has been released by Disney Parks. In this episode, Disney shares a behind-the-scenes look at how the Jungle Cruise becomes the Jingle Cruise overnight. This video shows how the magic of Disney brings the merriment of the holidays to this classic Adventureland attraction in Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney…
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What if the Jingle Cruise Had a Theme Song?
Many Disney attractions have theme songs. Think of Haunted Mansion, Pirates of the Caribbean, or even it’s a small world, and most likely the theme song for these attractions comes to mind. One attraction that doesn’t (or if you are a Disneyland guest, never did) have a theme song is the Jingle Cruise. The Jingle…
