Category: DAPs Magic News
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Stage Nine to Host ‘An Exclusive Skywalker Vineyards Tasting & Star Wars Celebration’
Star Wars Day, or May the 4th, is almost upon us! There are a lot of things to be excited about this year for Star Wars fans. There is a new Star Wars movie with The Mandalorian and Grogu. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland will be getting new characters as its timeline expands. Disneyland…
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Little Victories, Big Waves: The Inspiring Heart of CHOC Walk 2026
On August 2nd, thousands of supporters of Rady Children’s Health Orange County, formerly CHOC (Children’s Hospital of Orange County), will walk through Disneyland and Disney California Adventure before the parks open. On the evening of April 16th, a special event with special guests took place to kick off the 2026 CHOC Walk season. The event…
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‘Spaceballs’ Sequel Title Revealed by Mel Brooks
Spaceballs is getting a sequel, and it isn’t getting the name that originally had been suggested: Spaceballs 2: The Search for More Money. Instead, the film will be called Spaceballs: The New One. The news was revealed by Mel Brooks in a video that was released by Amazon MGM Studios. In the video, Brooks stops…
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‘Wondrous’ Cover Shown for New ‘Alice in Wonderland’ Book
There is a new book that will explore the world of Alice in Wonderland. Written by Heather Fawcett, Wondrous will be available in October 2026. Today, D23 revealed the cover for this new book that gives fans a chance to revisit this beloved world in a new way. “I love writing YA and had so…
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Mickey Mouse’s Sorcerer Hat Installed at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
A milestone has been reached in the transformation of what was Star Wars Launch Bay into The Magic of Disney Animation. This area is being transformed into an area inspired by Walt Disney Animation Studios in Burbank, California. The Walt Disney Animation Studios has an iconic Sorcerer Mickey hat on the front of it. Now,…
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Tickets Now Available for “D23 x Street Food Cinema Present: Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest 20th Anniversary Screening
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. To celebrate, D23 is teaming up with Street Food Cinema to offer a variety of fan-favorite film anniversaries. Up first is the swashbuckling and action-packed Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest. The screening is happening on May 23, 2026, at 5:30 pm…
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Tickets On Sale for “D23 x Street Food Cinema Present: ‘Muppet Treasure Island’ 30th Anniversary Screening”
Muppet Treasure Island is celebrating its 30th anniversary. To celebrate, D23 and Street Food Cinema are hosting a special 30th anniversary screening. The screening is taking place on June 6, 2026, at 5:30 PM at Los Angeles State Historic Park. The evening will include a wonderful place to view this film, along with D23 photo…
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The Walt Disney Family Museum Presenting Virtual Event on Little Golden Book ‘Disneyland is Your Land!’ with Creators Scott Tilley and Nick Balian
The Walt Disney Family Museum has announced a new virtual event: Little Golden Book Disneyland is Your Land! with Creators Scott Tilley and Nick Balian. This event will take place on April 17 at 5:30 PM PT via Zoom. The event will take a deep dive into the artwork found in this book, which is based on…
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D23 Announces Event with Bob Gurr and Walt’s Plane
D23 is celebrating the upcoming 125th birthday of Walt Disney. As a part of this celebration, it is hosting a variety of events. These events will celebrate places and topics that inspired Walt Disney’s creativity. One of these things was Walt’s plane, which is at the Palm Springs Air Museum. Walt Disney: 125 Years of…
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Star Wars Actress Ashley Eckstein and Baseball Great Husband Releasing Books in Tandem
Actress Ashley Eckstein lent her voice to Ahsoka Tano in multiple Star Wars series. David Eckstein, her husband, is known for his contributions in the world of baseball and was even a World Series MVP. Soon, both will be authors. Today, it was announced that this September, both Ashley and David Eckstein will be releasing…
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D23 Hosting Gold Member Opening Night Fan Screenings of ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’
The Devil Wears Prada 2 will soon be making its way to theaters. When it does, D23 Gold Members will be able to attend special screenings of the film. The screenings will take place in Orlando, Florida, and Irvine, California, on April 30th. Tickets for these screenings will go on sale at 10:00 AM PT…
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D23 to Host ‘Alice in Wonderland’ 75th Anniversary Screening at the Walt Disney Studios Lot
Alice in Wonderland is celebrating its 75th anniversary. As part of this celebration, the Walt Disney Film Restoration team has restored and remastered for a 4K release on Digital and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray on May 5th. As part of this celebration, D23 is hosting a screening of Alice in Wonderland on the Walt Disney Studios…
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Fly Away to Happy Hour at Jazz Kitchen Coastal Grill & Patio in Downtown Disney District
Jazz Kitchen Coastal Grill & Patio in Downtown Disney District is inviting guests to “come fly away” with them to Happy Hour. Happy Hour will take place Monday through Friday from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Jazz Kitchen Coastal Grill & Patio brings a vibrant California-fresh energy and approach to our menu, dining spaces, and…
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The Walt Disney Family Museum’s Next Perfect Pairing Includes ‘Robin Hood’ and Fox Tale Fermentation Project
The Walt Disney Family Museum has announced its next Perfect Pairing event. This time, attendees will get to see the 1973 Disney animated film, Robin Hood. This film will be paired with beer and mocktails from the Fox Tale Fermentation Project out of San Jose. The event will take place on Wednesday, April 22, 2026,…
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D23 Night at Disney’s ‘Beauty and the Beast’ Announced for Pantages Theatre This Summer
This summer, D23 members will have the chance to see Disney’s Beauty and the Beast on the stage of the Pantages Theatre in Los Angeles, California. The show is on August 18, 2026, at 7:30 PM. Following the show, there will be a talk with members of that cast, exclusive to D23 members who have…
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‘Sofia The First: Royal Magic’ Premieres May 25 On Disney Jr. With The First 8 Episodes Streaming Next Day On Disney+
Moana, Rapunzel, Jasmine, Cinderella, Aurora and Elena of Avalor To Make Special Appearances Throughout the Series “Sofia the First: Royal Magic,” a brand-new series set in the world of “Sofia the First,” will premiere Monday, May 25, on Disney Jr. (7:00 a.m. EDT/PDT) and Disney Jr. on Demand, with the first eight episodes available to stream on…
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22 Years of Daps Magic
It’s hard to believe it, but 22 years ago, Daps Magic was founded as a positive place for Disney fans to come together in a safe space and share a love of Disney. Over two decades later, this core approach to Disney and fandom hasn’t changed. Things officially started 22 years ago today. At the…
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Ticketing Details Released for Disneyland After Dark: Pride Nite
Disneyland After Dark: Pride Nite is returning to light up the nights of June 16 and 18, 2026, at The Happiest Place on Earth! This celebration of love will include plenty of entertainment offerings, characters, specialty food and beverage offerings, and merchandise! Today, the Disneyland Resort announced the ticketing details for this very special event.…
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The Walt Disney Family Museum Announces ‘The Great Crump Presents His Magic with Former Imagineer Chris Crump’
The Walt Disney Family Museum has announced a new program for May. Called The Great Crump Presents His Magic with Former Imagineer Chris Crump, this will take a look at the artwork of Disney Legend and Imagineer Rolly Crump. It will take place on May 30th at 1:00 PM in the theater at The Walt Disney…
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The Ultimate Guide to D23 2026: Everything Announced So Far
On this episode of Daps Magic – Disney and positive stuff, Mr. Daps takes a look at all of the announcements that were shared this week for D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event. This year, this ultimate Disney fan event takes place on August 14, 15, and 16th. There will be events happening the week…
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Registration is Open for Mousequerade: The Ultimate Disney Costume Contest at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event
D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event is returning to Anaheim, California, on August 14, 15, and 16, 2026. This event, which lives up to its name, is packed with different offerings, panels, experiences, and presentations to be enjoyed by Disney fans throughout this weekend. One of these is the Mousequerade: The Ultimate Disney Costume Contest.…
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The Walt Disney Family Museum Announces ‘In the Director’s Chair with Frank Oz: In Conversation with Pete Docter’
The Walt Disney Family Museum has announced an event coming up in April that will feature Disney Legend Frank Oz. He will be interviewed by Pixar’s Chief Creative Officer, Pete Docter, about his career as a director. This event will take place on April 18, 2026, at the ILM Theater. Tickets are currently available for…
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“Capturing Life, Creating Character” Coming to the Muzeo Museum and Cultural Center in Anaheim Ahead of D23: Ultimate Disney Fan Event in August
D23 announced details about the D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event. There will be weeklong events held throughout the City of Anaheim and the Disneyland Resort leading up to the big event, the weekend of August 14-16, 2026. One event involves the Walt Disney Archives and an exhibition at the Muzeo Museum and Cultural Center…
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New Leslie Iwerks Film to Debut at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event
A new film from acclaimed Disney filmmaker Leslie Iwerks was announced today. It will debut at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event this summer. Iwerks is behind the recently released documentary, Disneyland Handcrafted. The announcement about this new film was shared during a special media preview of D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event at The…