Category: DAPs Magic News
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D23 Gold Members Can Get Discounts on Select Disneyland Resort Park Hopper Tickets + Lightning Lane
Being a D23 Gold Member comes with multiple perks. Along with access to D23 Gold Member exclusive offerings, there are also various discounts available. This includes discounts on select Disneyland Resort Park Hopper Tickets + Lightning Lane—specifically, a 5% discount. Below are the specifics about this discount for D23 Gold Members. This offer is good…
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Disney Legend Don Hahn Documentary to Debut Tonight on PBS SoCal for Black History Month
A new documentary about the first Black animator at Walt Disney Animation Studios is set to debut on PBS SoCal tonight. Called Huz: Drawn to Life, the new film is directed by Disney Legend Don Hahn and is focused on Ron Husband. It is part of the lineup on PBS for Black History Month. The…
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Disney On Ice Offering 2-for-1 Tickets For Valentine’s Day
Disney On Ice is a touring ice show produced by Feld Entertainment under agreement with The Walt Disney Company. Aimed primarily at children, the shows feature Disney characters in performances that each derive their music and plot from elements collected from various Disney films and properties; the “stars” of the show are credited as the Disney characters themselves. The…
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D23 Announces Gold Member Advance Screenings of Disney and Pixar’s Hoppers
D23 has announced a series of events that will allow D23 Gold Members to see Disney and Pixar’s Hoppers before it arrives in theaters on March 6, 2026. The screenings will be offered in cities around the country between February 28th and March 2nd. Tickets for these screenings will go on sale on Friday, February…
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New D23 Spotlight Series To Feature Walt Disney’s Enchanted Adventureland March 28
The D23 Spotlight Series continues with a look at Walt Disney’s Enchanted Adventureland. Adventureland is one of the five original themed lands of Disneyland, and is one of the lands featured in each Magic Kingdom-style park that varies in theme and look. This event will take place at Disney’s Glendale Creative Campus on Saturday, March…
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The Walt Disney Family Museum Hosting ‘Brave’ Perfect Pairing Wine & Watch
The Walt Disney Family Museum is offering a new way for fans to enjoy time with some of their closest Disney friends, watch a movie, and pair it with the perfect Californian wine, beer, or spirit, complementing classic and contemporary Disney films. The next offering in this series is Pixar Animation Studios’ Brave. This special…
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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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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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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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Outgoing Disney CEO Bob Iger Sends Thank You Message to D23 Members
On March 18, 2026, Josh D’Amaro will take on the role of CEO for The Walt Disney Company. Bob Iger, who has been the CEO of Disney for the better part of two decades will take on an advisory role and then retire at the end of the year. Before he leaves the company, Iger…
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Chase and Disney Launch the Disney® Inspire Visa® Card Featuring Exclusive Benefits for Cardmembers
Chase and Disney today announced the launch of the Disney® Inspire Visa® Card ($149 Annual Fee), expanding the current lineup of Disney® Visa® and Disney® Premier Visa® Cards. Together, Chase and Disney provide Cardmembers with exclusive benefits and rewards that elevate their Disney experiences. The Disney Inspire Visa Card unlocks value and rewards for Cardmembers…
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It’s Time to Meet the Muppets!… Again!
In 1976, The Muppet Show made its debut, and the world was never the same. Mia Farrow was the celebrity guest. 50 years later, The Muppet Show has returned for a special event presentation with Sabrina Carpenter as the guest. Rather than simply revisiting the past, this version of The Muppet Show takes the foundation…
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Zootopia 2 – Mr. Daps’ Home Entertainment Review
Zootopia 2 is the biggest animated film to come out of Hollywood ever. This film, which picks up right after the events of Zootopia, not only continues to build on the story of Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde, but it also builds on the world and lore of the Zootopia metropolis. This film is now…
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Tracy Wilson Named Senior Vice President and General Manager for Disney Cruise Line
The Disney Cruise Line has a new leader. This week, it was announced that Tracy Wilson will be taking the helm of the magical cruises. She takes on the role of Senior Vice President and General Manager, Disney Cruise Line Operations. This comes after the retirement of Sharon Siskie, the longtime leader who led Disney…
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Benjamin Swinburne to Join Disney as Executive Vice President of Investor Relations and Corporate Strategy
Benjamin Swinburne has been named Executive Vice President of Investor Relations and Corporate Strategy for The Walt Disney Company, it was announced today by Hugh F. Johnston, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Swinburne will join Disney in the near future and report directly to Johnston. He has most recently served as Managing…
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Advance Screening of “The Muppet Show” Coming to D23 Gold Theater
Being a D23 Gold Member has its perks, and one of those perks is an advance screening of The Muppet Show, which debuts February 4 on ABC and Disney+. It’s time for The Muppet Show as Kermit, Miss Piggy, and the beloved Muppets ensemble are back with a brand-new special event. Music, comedy, and a whole…
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Disney Legend Martha Blanding to Appear at The Walt Disney Family Museum in February
Disney Legend Martha Blanding will be at The Walt Disney Family Museum in February to talk about her book Groundbreaking Magic: A Black Woman’s Journey Through The Happiest Place on Earth. This comes during Black History Month. Blanding will be joined by Disney historian Marcy Carriker Smothers for a discussion about her book and career…
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Details Released for ‘Walt’s Animation Experience’ Presented by the Walt Disney Archives
Have you ever wanted to experience the Walt Disney Studios with a focus on Walt Disney Animation as it was in the days of Walt Disney? Now, thanks to Walt’s Animation Experience from the Walt Disney Archives, you can! Well, you can have the chance to! D23 has announced details about this experience, along with…
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Disneyland Handcrafted – Mr. Daps’ Review
On January 22, 2026, Disneyland Handcrafted will be arriving on Disney+ and YouTube. The film is made by Leslie Iwerks and gives a never-before-seen perspective on the year leading up to the opening of Disneyland on July 17, 1955. This shows footage that hasn’t been shown before, shares insight from Walt Disney and the people…
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Leslie Iwerks Talks About New ‘Disneyland Handcrafted’ Film
On January 22, 2026, Disneyland Handcrafted will be arriving on Disney+ and Disney’s YouTube Channel. The film, which comes from Academy Award- and Emmy-nominated filmmaker Leslie Iwerks, takes a look at the building of Disneyland. It is full of videos that haven’t been shared with the public before. It also shows how Disneyland truly was…
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All About D23 in 2026 with Michael Vargo
In this episode of Daps Magic – Disney and positive stuff, Mr. Daps chats with Michael Vargo, who shares his extensive journey with Disney, starting as a performer at Disneyland over 30 years ago. He discusses his evolution within the company, leading to his current role overseeing D23, the ultimate Disney fan club. The discussion…
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Saddle Up and Catch the Magic Together at Shanghai Disney Resort in the Year of the Horse
Shanghai, January 15, 2026 – Corral your friends and family together and trot, canter or gallop into the Year of the Horse with Bullseye from Pixar Animation Studios’ Toy Story films, along with Mickey and Friends as they celebrate Spring Festival at Shanghai Disney Resort! From January 28 until March 3, 2026, enjoy an exciting mix…
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The Walt Disney Family Museum Announces “Perfect Pairing” Screening with ‘The Princess and the Frog’
The Walt Disney Family Museum has announced a new series of screenings that fall under a Perfect Pairing banner. For Perfect Pairing, The Walt Disney Family Museum matches a Californian wine, beer, or spirit with classic and contemporary Disney films. The Princess and the Frog is going to be screened on Wednesday, February 11, 2026,…
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D23 to Host Two Events with Disney Legend Floyd Norman at Walt Disney World
D23 will be hosting two events featuring Disney Legend Floyd Norman at Walt Disney World in February. First up is a D23 Lunch with Disney Legend Floyd Norman on Friday, February 20. The other event is a 65th anniversary screening of One Hundred and One Dalmatians on Saturday, February 21. Floyd Norman worked as an…