Category: DAPs Magic News
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Take a Look at San Fransokyo Street Aboard the Disney Adventure
The Disney Adventure is now at her home port in Singapore. As the Disney Cruise Line prepares for the ship’s maiden voyage on March 10, 2026, different photos and details are being shared about this new Disney ship. This comes after she arrived at the Marina Bay Cruise Center Singapore. This was followed by a…
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Give Kids The World Celebrates 40th Anniversary on Founders Day
In 1986, Give Kids The World was founded. This Central Florida non-profit organization exists to help fulfill dream wishes. The organization offers children with critical illnesses and their families a weeklong, cost-free vacation. During this week, these wish families get to laugh, play, and create core memories together that are away from hospital visits or…
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D23 Offers Tours of New Amsterdam Theatre in New York City
The historic New Amsterdam Theatre in New York City is the current home of Aladdin – The Hit Broadway Musical. On April 22 and 23, 2026, D23 will be hosting tours of this theatre that has been the home to shows like The Ziegfeld Follies and Mary Poppins. The theatre opened in 1903 and is…
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The Walt Disney Family Museum to Host Disney Legend Tony Baxter for Indiana Jones Adventure Event
The Walt Disney Family Museum has announced an event with Disney Legend Tony Baxter that will look back at the creation of Indiana Jones Adventure at Disneyland. Called Behind the Creation of Indiana Jones™ Adventure with Disney Legend and Imagineer Tony Baxter, this will look into how this attraction came to be with one of…
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D23 to Host Walt’s Los Angeles Tour Presented by The Walt Disney Archives
D23 Gold Members are invited to an exciting, exclusive experience presented by the Walt Disney Archives, which will take members on a history-helmed tour of Los Angeles centered around Walt Disney. Members will enjoy another day of sun around Tinseltown with factual friends at the Archives—exploring sites and stories from when Walt was just someone in the…
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Goofy’s Kitchen Springtime Celebration Begins April 3
Goofy’s Kitchen is one of the best character dining locations at the Disneyland Resort. Along with getting delicious dishes from the buffet, throughout a meal, guests are visited by some favorite characters. There is also a location to meet with some favorite Disney friends. Goofy’s Kitchen also has seasonal celebrations that offer special offerings themed…
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Real-Life WALL-E Appears on ‘Adam Savage’s Tested’
Last year, WALL-E stopped by the Pixar Place Hotel for a day of exploring and magic making. This comes ahead of the beloved robot’s arrival on the Disney Adventure as part of its entertainment lineup. While this was the real WALL-E, another version of the robot has been made by droid builder Matt Hobbs. This…
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Royal Caribbean – Quantum of the Seas | Daps Travels Review
The Quantum of the Seas is the first of her class, the Quantum-class cruise ship. She joined the Royal Caribbean fleet in November 2014. Her godmother is Kristen Chenoweth. The ship has 2,094 staterooms that can accommodate up to 4,180 guests (double occupancy). The ship is 1,141 feet long. 14 of its 16 decks are…
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Mandalorian, Muppets, and Great Moments – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #803
Welcome to another fun-filled episode of Geeks Corner! In this episode, hosts Mr. Daps and Caitie Bear dive into a variety of engaging topics, from the mystery of Martin Scorsese’s voice cameo in The Mandalorian & Grogu to the delicious offerings of the Lunar New Year at Disneyland. Join us as we explore the highlights…
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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…