Category: DAPs Magic News
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Walt Disney’s Carolwood Barn to Host “Return to Rainbow Ridge” Event at Garner Holt Productions
Walt’s Carolwood Barn in Griffith Park is open to the public on the 3rd Sunday of the month from 11 am to 3 pm for free. This gives the public a chance to see Walt’s Carolwood Barn, as well as other displays including Ollie Johnston’s train station and the Retlaw1 Combine Car. The Retlaw1 Combine…
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Indiana Jones Adventure Closes for Refurbishment at Disneyland
Indiana Jones Adventure: Temple of the Forbidden Eye is closed for refurbishment at Disneyland. The popular Adventureland attraction is now surrounded by walls and in-world signs that announce the closure. It isn’t known at this time how long the refurbishment will last. Some signs say “Attention! Not offering tours today.” There is also a letter…
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First Thoughts on the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art
This last weekend, the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art opened to members for previews and parties before its official opening to the public on September 22, 2026. The museum is located on 13 acres of Exposition Park and is the realization of the dreams of George Lucas and Mellody Hobson. It “explores how images move…
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The Walt Disney Family Announces ‘The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh’ Perfect Pairing
The Walt Disney Family Museum continues to offer its Perfect Pairing series in its theater. For these screenings, guests not only get to see a specific movie. They also get the movie paired with an adult beverage. The Walt Disney Family Museum has announced that, in celebration of Winnie the Pooh’s 100th anniversary, they will…
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How Imagineering Created the Marvel-Inspired Cars Land Posters
There are many fun details to be found throughout the Disney parks on any given day. For many months, there were some really fun Marvel-inspired Cars posters found in Cars Land at the end of the road where a new restroom was being built along the walkway to Avengers Campus. These posters received quite a…
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Beyond the Cards: The Heart, Art, and Community of Disney Lorcana
Disney Lorcana Trading Card Game is more than just cards. Recently, at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, this was demonstrated by Greg Tito of Ravensburger. Greg, the Ravensburger team at D23, and Disney Lorcana fans/players showed how there is so much more than cards or a card game to this game. There is beautiful…
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Lucas Museum of Narrative Art to Open to the Public on September 22
The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art has an opening date. It will be open to the public starting September 22, 2026. This a museum, the first of its kind, that is dedicated to showcasing the universal tradition of storytelling through images. The museum is founded by George Lucas and Mellody Hobson. It traces visual storytelling…
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Lucas Museum of Narrative Art and TASCHEN Present an Epic Journey Through Visual Storytelling
The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art and TASCHEN present a sweeping exploration of the images that have shaped the way we imagine, remember, and understand the world. Published on the occasion of the Museum’s inaugural exhibition and opening on September 22, 2026, this extraordinary project unfolds across a sumptuous two-volume edition as well as two…
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Bryce Dallas Howard to Host Maestro of the Movies: A Tribute to John Williams at Hollywood Bowl
The Hollywood Bowl has announced that Bryce Dallas Howard will be hosting this year’s John Williams concert. Called Maestro of the Movies: A Tribute to John Williams, this concert will be presented on the weekend of September 4, 5, and 6 at the Hollywood Bowl. David Newman will conduct the three concerts. The following post…
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The Walt Disney Family Museum to Screen ‘Finding Dory’ Throughout September for 10th Anniversary
The Walt Disney Family Museum has announced that it is celebrating the 10th anniversary of Finding Dory by screening the movie throughout the month of September. There are multiple opportunities to see a screening of this film throughout the month, including a sensory-friendly opportunity on September 20, 2026. Ticket prices range from free for members…
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D23 to Present “Book Talk with Ron Clements” at Grand Central Air Terminal in Glendale
Step into the magic of Disney storytelling with a special D23 Book Talk featuring Walt Disney Animation Studios director Ron Clements—an unforgettable opportunity to hear firsthand from one of the creative minds behind some of Disney’s most beloved animated adventures. Clements is also the author of Making Disney Magic…From a Mermaid to Moana. Join fellow…
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‘The Muppets Musical History with Seth McFarlane’ Goes on a Nostalgic Journey of The Muppets and Their Music
The Muppets Musical History with Seth McFarlane was one of the many panels that were presented at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event. This one, perhaps the most adult, had Seth MacFarlane taking to the stage to talk about his new album of Muppet music. The album is called Seth MacFarlane Sings The Muppets. The…
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D23 to Host “Beauty and the Beast” 35th Anniversary Screening with Disney Legend Mark Henn in Orlando
The 35th anniversary of Disney’s beloved animated classic Beauty and the Beast was recently celebrated at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event at the Anaheim Convention Center. Beauty and the Beast: A Tale as Old as Time took a look back at the making of this animated film with several panelists, including Don Hahn, Paige O’Hara,…
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D23 Hosting Walt Disney World 55th Anniversary Event
In October, Walt Disney World will turn 55 years old. To celebrate this milestone, D23 is hosting a special D23 Spotlight Series event at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. The event will take place on October 4, 2026. It will celebrate both the 55th anniversary of Walt Disney World and Walt Disney’s 125th birthday. During the event,…
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D23 to Host Lunch with Disney Legend Joe Rohde at Walt Disney World
Several times a year, D23 hosts special events where a small group of D23 members gets to enjoy time with Disney Legends who will share about their Disney career, all while enjoying a special lunch. Now D23 Gold and General Members can embark on an unforgettable afternoon as they are invited to a special D23…
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VIDEO: Making Disney Magic with Ron Clements at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event
There were many incredible panels and presentations to be enjoyed by Disney fans at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event. One of these was Making Disney Magic with Ron Clements. This panel was hosted by film historian Leonard Maltin. It gave fans a look behind the scenes of a 45-year Disney animation career and provided…
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Here are the Updates for Avengers Campus and Beyond From D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event
There was a LOT of news that came out of D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event. For fans of the Disney parks and resorts, a lot of the news originated from Horizons: A Carousel of Progress. This is where a new Tomorrowland for Disneyland was revealed, the return of Dreamfinder with Figment for EPCOT, and…
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Ryman Arts to Present ‘Disneyland Handcrafted’ at Bowers Museum in Santa Ana
Ryman Arts is celebrating the legacy of its namesake during a special event at the Bowers Museum. This will include a screening of Disneyland Handcrafted. Herb Ryman encouraged young artists throughout his long career as an artist, designer, and Imagineer at Walt Disney Studios. After his death, his friends and family established Ryman Arts in…
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Ranking All 8 Disneyland & D23 Heinz Sauces at Golden Horseshoe
It’s all about the sauce. At D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, Heinz offered the chance to take four sauces home. This comes after the recent announcement of the strategic alliance between Kraft Heinz and The Walt Disney Company. Friends of Daps Magic Mike and Matt experienced the offerings that Kraft Heinz had at D23,…
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20 Years of Enchanted: A Love Letter to Disney
On Friday, August 14 (Day One of D23), the Archives Stage hosted a tribute to the 20th anniversary of Disney’s Enchanted. Billed as a “love letter to Disney,” the presentation promised to deliver a look at the film’s just under 200 Easter Eggs… in one hour. Host Nina West (performed by Andrew Levitt) and the…
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Disneyland Resort Breaks Ground on New Parking Structure and Transportation Hub
The Disneyland Resort is moving forward with one of the major components of DisneylandForward. Today, it was announced that ground has been officially broken on a new parking structure and transportation hub that will transform the process of arrival for guests. This took place this morning during a special moment at the future home of…
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Disney Parks’ Next Era: Unpacking the D23 Horizons Showcase
In this episode of Daps Magic – Disney and Positive Stuff, host Mr. Daps is joined by IGN writer and Talking Disney Magic co-host Adam Bankhurst for an in-depth breakdown of D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event. Focusing heavily on the Horizons: A Carousel of Progress, the duo dives into the biggest news, favorite reveals,…
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VIDEO: ‘Beauty and the Beast: A Tale as Old as Time’ at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event
There were many panels with many magical moments to be enjoyed at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event. One of these was Beauty and the Beast: A Tale as Old as Time. This panel celebrated the 35th anniversary of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Beauty and the Beast. This panel was hosted by Ashley Eckstein with…
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VIDEO: ‘Exploring Nature in Piston Peak’ From D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event
The Imagineering Horizons Pavilion at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event featured great panels that offered a look at a variety of projects and departments within Walt Disney Imagineering. After Horizons: A Carousel of Progress, a panel called Exploring Nature in Piston Peak followed. This was hosted by Imagineers Jason Grandt and Chelsea Whikehart. This…