Category: DAPs Magic News
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Disney CEO Bob Iger Sends Holiday Message to D23 Members
As the year comes to an end, an annual tradition of Disney CEO Bob Iger sending a holiday message to D23 members continues. D23 members received the following message from Bob Iger. Dear Mr. Daps, As we celebrate the holiday season, I want to express my appreciation to all of you who make up the…
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Jolly Holidays with Noah – Not Just Another Holiday Concert
On Monday, December 8, 2025, a holiday concert was held in North Hollywood at the El Portal Theatre. Jolly Holidays with Noah saw Noah Sunday-Lefkowitz singing tunes and tickling the ivories of a grand piano set in the center of the stage. This, however, wasn’t just another holiday concert with songs that are heard in…
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GUIDE: How to Watch ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ for Free in 2025
For many, there is no better Christmas classic to watch each year than A Charlie Brown Christmas. In recent years, the Peanuts programs have all been available to Apple TV subscribers. However, for those who aren’t subscribers, there is still a chance to see Charlie Brown learn about the meaning of Christmas. A Charlie Brown…
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Jazz Legend and Disney Musician Gordon Goodwin Passes Away at 70
Gordon Goodwin was a jazz legend and also a contributor to the Disney Parks, film, and television musically. He was a pianist, saxophonist, composer, arranger, and conductor. He passed away suddenly this week at the age of 70. Throughout his life and career, he contributed to the musical worlds that have helped tell stories that…
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Walt Disney Family Museum to Host Virtual Talk: Funny Boy: The Richard Hunt Biography with Author Jessica Max Stein
The Walt Disney Family Museum is hosting a new virtual talk. This time it will be with Jessica Max Stein, the author of the Richard Hunt biography, Funny Boy: The Richard Hunt Biography. This event will be taking place on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at 5:30 PM PT. This event will be held as the…
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Check Out the Trailer for ‘The First Snow of Fraggle Rock’ Ahead of Apple TV Debut
On December 5, 2025, The First Snow of Fraggle Rock will debut on Apple TV. This holiday special will see Gobo, Red, Wembley, Mokey, and Boober Fraggle all returning with a cameo appearance by musical artist and internet sensation Lele Pons. This will be part of a harmonious duet of the classic, beloved Fraggle Rock song Our Melody with…
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Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Has Plenty of Disney Magic
A Thanksgiving tradition that dates back around a century continued in New York City this year. The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade kicked off Thanksgiving morning and the Christmas season with the arrival of Santa Claus at the end. Santa wasn’t the only magic that was found during the parade, however. There was plenty of Disney…
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Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse ~ Photoniks ~ Episode 10
Join Mr. Daps and Clocky at Disneyland as they take a look at photos of the Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse. They then go to the Adventureland Treehouse inspired by Walt Disney’s Swiss Family Robinson, and compare the photos from yesterday with the locations as they look today. Join the conversation and share your own observations and perspectives about the…
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Disney Magic is on Full Display at Las Vegas Grand Prix During ‘Fuel the Magic’ Collaboration with Formula 1
Over the weekend, Las Vegas received a heavy dose of Disney magic during the Las Vegas Grand Prix thanks to the Fuel the Magic collaboration with Formula 1. Throughout the weekend, this highly anticipated kick-off delivered exciting Disney character moments, thrilling entertainment, and an elevated merchandise collection to Formula 1 fans. Some of the highlights…
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Rental Family is a Bittersweet Exploration of Loneliness
As a fan of Searchlight Pictures, I’m always excited when they release a new film. I was especially intrigued when Rental Family was announced. As a long-time fan of Brendan Fraser and someone who enjoys Japanese films, this movie felt like it was made with me in mind. It’s charming, sweet, and important for me;…
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D23 Reveals Lineup of 2026 Events Including Return of D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event
2026 is going to be a really big year for D23: The Official Disney Fan Club. There will be a whole lineup of events, the return of D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, and new offerings for D23 Gold Members. Below is a look at all that is coming to D23 in 2026! 2026 D23…
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See New ‘Happiest Place on Earth: Walt’s Disneyland’ Featurette at The Walt Disney Family Museum
A new featurette is being shown at The Walt Disney Family Museum in conjunction with a new exhibit that can be found there. Both celebrate 70 years of the Happiest Place on Earth. The 26-minute featurette called, Happiest Place on Earth: Walt’s Disneyland, was produced by Disney Legend Don Hahn. It can be seen regularly…
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The Walt Disney Company Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year Earnings for Fiscal 2025
BURBANK, Calif.–The Walt Disney Company (NYSE: DIS) today reported earnings for its fourth quarter and full year ended September 27, 2025. Financial Results for the Quarter and Full Year: Key Points: (1) Total segment operating income and diluted EPS excluding certain items (also referred to as adjusted EPS) are non-GAAP financial measures. The most…
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The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art to Open September 2026
The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, founded by George Lucas and Mellody Hobson, announced it will open to the public on September 22, 2026. This new cultural institution—architected by Ma Yansong of MAD, with gardens designed by Mia Lehrer of Studio-MLA—is in Los Angeles’s Exposition Park. George Lucas first announced on January 10, 2017 that the…
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The Walt Disney Family Museum to Present ‘Jim Henson’s Sam and Friends Scripts with Author Craig Shemin and Special Guest Dave Goelz’
As The Muppets continue to celebrate their 70th anniversary, The Walt Disney Family Museum is hosting a very special talk with Author Craig Shemin and Muppet performer Dave Goelz. At this event, they will discuss Shemin’s two books, Sam and Friends: The Story of Jim Henson’s First Television Show and The Sam and Friends Script…
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Metropolitan | DISNEY THIS DAY | November 8, 1935
On this day in 1935, the 20th Century Fox release ‘Metropolitan’ debuted in theaters. The picture starred the world-renowned operatic baritone Lawrence Tibbett, who was a real-life principal singer in the New York Metropolitan Opera. He performed there over 600 times during his career. ‘Metropolitan’ was the first feature film that was produced under the…
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The Walt Disney Family Museum to Host Q&A and Screening of ‘Two Ships’ Short with Disney Legend Jodi Benson, McKinley Benson, & Mackenzie Benson
The Walt Disney Family Museum is hosting a screening event for a new short called Two Ships. This short is executive-produced by Disney Legend Jodi Benson. It is directed and co-written by McKinley Benson and co-written/produced by Mackenzie Benson. The screening will take place on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at 5:30 PST on Zoom. Registration…
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Official Trailer Released for ‘A Very Jonas Christmas Movie’
Ahead of its November 14, 2025, Disney+ debut, A Very Jonas Christmas Movie has released its official trailer. The trailer gives a glimpse at what will happen to the Jonas Brothers as they attempt to get home for Christmas. The series of misadventures takes them all over Europe instead of what should have been a…
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Freakier Friday – Mr. Daps’ Home Entertainment Review
Freakier Friday is now available for watching from home via digital retailers. It is the next chapter in the lives of Tess and Anna Coleman. Once again, Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan are back. This time, things get even more complicated with the addition of a new generation of bodies to swap. This is…
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Disney-Owned Channels Dark on YouTube TV as Negotiations Continue
Halloween was a scary day for YouTube TV subscribers who like to watch Disney-owned channels. Amid ongoing negotiations about carriage fees, Disney-owned channels went dark on YouTube TV. These channels include ESPN and ABC. A Disney spokesperson said, “Unfortunately, Google’s YouTube TV has chosen to deny their subscribers the content they value most by refusing…
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Disneyland Resort Announces Holiday Magic Key Gift
The holidays are almost upon us! Ahead of the arrival of the Holidays at Disneyland Resort, it was announced that Magic Key holders can receive a gift when visiting the Happiest Place on Earth! In a post on social media, it was revealed that Magic Key holders can collect a series of cards and a…
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The Fantastic Four: First Steps – Mr. Daps’ Home Entertainment Review
The Fantastic Four: First Steps is now available for digital download and on physical disc formats. The film finds Reed Richards/Mister Fantastic (Pedro Pascal), Sue Storm/Invisible Woman (Vanessa Kirby), Ben Grimm/The Thing (Ebon Moss-Bachrach), and Johnny Storm/Human Torch (Joseph Quinn) facing off against their most daunting challenge yet. While they do this, they must balance…
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Pixar’s Bobby Podesta to Headline Virtual Talk for The Walt Disney Family Museum
The Walt Disney Family Museum regularly hosts both virtual and in-person events. These events are educational, entertaining, and inspiring. They often have people that currently work or have worked with The Walt Disney Company. They always carry on the legacy of Walt Disney. One of the upcoming virtual talks is with Pixar’s Bobby Podesta. The…
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Here’s What to Know About the Return of NBA on ESPN
On Wednesday, NBA on ESPN returned. This comes as ESPN moves into the first year of a new expanded media rights agreement with the NBA. As it does this, it says it is doubling down both on innovation and also fan engagement. Throughout the milestone season, there will be the return of marquee events like…