Category: DAPs Magic News
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Review: ‘Wild Horse Nine’ is a Must-See Searchlight Release
Daps Magic is committed to providing coverage to all entities and studios under the Disney umbrella. This will include content that isn’t necessarily family-friendly, such as the content reviewed below. The end of the year can be both a great and bad time for film releases. On the one hand, you have the holiday season…
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D23 Asia: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event Lineup Revealed
D23 Asia: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event is taking place in Singapore for the first time in June 2027. It will be taking place at the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore from June 25 – 27, 2027. Fans will be able to come together and get experiences, information, and meet stars from the worlds of…
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D23’s Jolly Holiday on the Lot Returns to The Walt Disney Studios Lot
The jolliest night of the season returns to the Walt Disney Studios lot, decked out in holiday cheer. D23’s “Jolly Holiday on the Lot” will be held Sunday, December 13, at the Walt Disney Studios in Burbank. “Jolly Holiday on the Lot” is one of the most popular D23 events held every year, and it’s…
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Celebrate the “Road to the Holidays” at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood
‘Tis the season for holiday movies at the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood. To continue its 100th anniversary celebration, it’s time for the “Road to the Holidays” at the El Capitan Theatre as they present three classic Disney holiday movies. From November 13 through November 22, you can see The Santa Clause, Home Alone, and…
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Walt Disney Family Museum to Host ‘Coco’ Perfect Pairing Event
The Walt Disney Family Museum hosts a series of screenings called Perfect Pairing. At each event, the museum screens a movie and pairs it with an adult beverage, usually wine or beer. Generally, there are snacks and additional beverages on hand for purchase. For the month of November, the film that is being shown is…
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Walt Disney Family Museum to Host Screenings of “Sleeping Beauty” in November
The Walt Disney Family Museum is delighted to offer guests another opportunity to view one of its most celebrated original exhibitions: Awaking Beauty: The Art of Eyvind Earle. Co-curated by CEO of Eyvind Earle Publishing Ioan Szasz and museum Director of Collections and Exhibitions Marina Villar Delgado, Awaking Beauty explores the life and work of prolific American artist…
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Star Wars: The Mandalorian Cookbook – Mr. Daps’ Cookbook Review
The Mandalorian and Grogu is now streaming on Disney+, and with it, Star Wars: The Mandalorian Cookbook: Official Recipes from the Outer Reaches of the Galaxy is now available in bookstores (or wherever books are sold). This cookbook allows Star Wars fans to recreate official recipes from a galaxy far, far away. Specifically, these recipes…
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A Fittingly Batty Homage: ‘Movin’ Scarily Right Along’ Delights Jim Henson Fans
Tributes come in many forms. The most heartfelt, perhaps, come from performers honoring those who have inspired them. Movin’ Scarily Right Along, a Halloween Tribute to Jim Henson, is a fine example. Presented by Tyler Tafolla, the show featured a plucky band of talented performers, low-tech hijacks, and some spot-on musical performances. Making a rare…
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Walt Disney World Dedication | DISNEY THIS DAY | October 25, 1971
On this day in 1971, the three-day dedication of Walt Disney World culminated in a formal ceremony at Magic Kingdom. Nearly 100,000 guests, including numerous celebrities, were in attendance to witness the momentous occasion. The weekend’s grand finale started with the world’s largest marching band, 1,076 members strong, playing “76 Trombones” in front of Cinderella…
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D23 to Host Mickey’s of Glendale Florida Shopping Event
On Sunday, November 15, 2026, D23 will be hosting a Mickey’s of Glendale Florida shopping event. The event will take place in the Coronado Ballroom at the Coronado Springs Convention Center from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Tickets will be $15 (plus processing fee) for D23 Gold Members and $25 (plus processing fee) for D23…
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The Walt Disney Family Museum Hosting ‘Making Monsters and a Graphic Novel’ Workshop
The Walt Disney Family Museum is hosting a workshop with two animators from Pixar Animation Studios who will be sharing about making monsters, along with stories about creating their first graphic novel, Feo the Chupacabra. The event is called Making Monsters and a Graphic Novel. It will be taking place on Sunday, November 1, 2026,…
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Sarah’s Halloween Favorites on Disney+
It’s hard to believe that we’re already almost through Halloween season! After watching Mr. Daps’ video on his Top 5 Halloween Favorites on Disney+, I thought it would be fun to share some of my picks. Admittedly, Mr. Daps chose a couple that I would have picked. However, I wanted my list to differ a…
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D23 Night at Disney’s ‘The Lion King’ Coming in January at Hollywood Pantages Theatre
D23 just can’t wait to have its members join them for a performance of the North American touring production of Disney’s The Lion King on Friday, January 15, 2027, at 7:30 pm at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre in Los Angeles, CA. Disney’s The Lion King will be playing at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre from December…
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Three Presentations From D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event Coming to D23 Gold Theater
The D23 Gold Theater is an exclusive virtual and event-based video series hosted by D23: The Official Disney Fan Club that gives D23 Gold Members access to rare screenings, live panels, and interactive virtual events. If you missed the recent D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event this past August or you missed a few panels…
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The Color of Money | DISNEY THIS DAY | October 17, 1986
On this day in 1986, ‘The Color of Money’ was released in theaters by Disney’s Touchstone Pictures. Directed by Martin Scorsese, the film reunited audiences with Paul Newman’s iconic pool hustler “Fast Eddie” in a sequel to ‘The Hustler.’ Along with Tom Cruise as Vincent and Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio as Carmen, the trio travels the…
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Special Guests Coming to Walt’s Barn in Griffith Park This Sunday
The Carolwood Foundation’s mission is to preserve Walt Disney’s railroad legacy. This is accomplished through: sharing their volunteers’ and supporters’ love of railroading; teaching children to understand the role that railroads served in building America; and encouraging the continual appreciation of railroading. Carolwood hosts several social events each year which have resulted in the creation…
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Trailer Released for ‘Don Bluth: Somewhere Out There’
A new documentary is coming to Amazon that focuses on the story of Don Bluth. Don Bluth: Somewhere Out There will share the story of Bluth after he left Disney to start his own animation studio and to save traditional animation. This documentary is a chance for Don Bluth to tell his story from his…
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Tour Walt Disney’s Grumman Gulfstream I Plane This Saturday at the Palm Springs Air Museum
This Saturday, October 17, you can be among the first to experience a special evening at the Palm Springs Air Museum. This evening will feature a rare opportunity to step inside Walt Disney’s newly restored Grumman Gulfstream I. The Grumman Gulfstream I was seen at the D23 Expo in September 2022, where guests had the…
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‘The Unofficial Disney Parks Retro Cookbook’ – Mr. Daps’ Cookbook Review
The Unofficial Disney Parks Retro Cookbook is now available wherever books are sold. Written by Julie Tremaine and Carly Caramanna, this cookbook is a love letter to the foods that have helped make the Disney Parks such magical places. This is a book that helps Disney fans recreate the smells and the flavors of their…
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The Walt Disney Family Museum Announces ‘Floating Mountains with Imagineer and Disney Legend Joe Rohde’
The Walt Disney Family Museum has announced an event with Disney Legend and former Disney Imagineer Joe Rohde. This comes after the release of his book, Floating Mountains: The Art of Imagining the Impossible. The event is taking place on October 28, 2026, at 6:00 PM in the museum’s theater. It is $50 for members,…
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‘Haunted Mansion’ (2023) to Be Screened for Perfect Pairing at The Walt Disney Family Museum
The Walt Disney Family Museum has a fun series of events that pairs films with adult beverages. Called Perfect Pairing, this event takes place regularly and offers a fun, unique way to enjoy favorite films. For October, this film is Disney’s Haunted Mansion from 2023. This film will be paired with Flambeaux Wine. Appropriately enough,…
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More Details Announced for “Return to Rainbow Ridge” Event at Garner Holt Productions
The Carolwood Foundation is hosting a special event called “Return to Rainbow Ridge” at Garner Holt Productions in Redlands, California, on Saturday, October 3. Special guests including Disney Legend Floyd Norman, Bob Gurr, former Imagineer Tania McKnight Norris, Disney Legend Bob Gurr, Johnny Whitaker, Javier Soto, and Caitlin McHugh will be at the event. There…
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Moana: The Official Cookbook – Mr. Daps’ Review
Disney Moana: The Official Cookbook: Pacific Recipes Inspired by Motunui is a cookbook with recipes inspired by Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Moana and Moana 2. This is filled with recipes that are inspired by Motunui, the fictional island home of the Disney character Moana. This cookbook is written by Monique Fiso. Fiso is internationally known…
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Guests Announced for Carolwood Foundation’s “Return to Rainbow Ridge” Event at Garner Holt Productions
The Carolwood Foundation is hosting a special event called “Return to Rainbow Ridge” at Garner Holt Productions in Redlands, California, on Saturday, October 3. At this event, guests may have the chance to tour Garner Holt’s production studio, enjoy dinner, & hear from people who built, operated, & rode Mine Train Through Nature’s Wonderland. The…