Category: DAPs Magic News
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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…
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Tickets Still on Sale for D23 Night at Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party
General tickets for Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party are now sold out. There is still an opportunity for fans to experience this year’s Oogie Boogie Bash, however. Tickets are still available for D23 Night at Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party. This event is exclusive to D23 members (fans can…
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D23 Announces Hocus Pocus Screening in Salem
D23 has announced a screening of the classic film Hocus Pocus in Salem, Massachusetts. The screening is free and will take place on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at 8:30 PM at Old Town Hall. The event takes place as Salem celebrates its 400th anniversary. Before the screening takes place, there will be food options available and…
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Tickets Now on Sale for ‘Disney Worldbuilding’ Screening with Leslie Iwerks at The Walt Disney Family Museum
This summer at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, Leslie Iwerks’ newest documentary, Disney Worldbuilding, made its world premiere. This documentary looks at the people who have created many of the worlds that are coming to life in Disney parks and beyond. The documentary is currently streaming on Disney+. It will also be screened at…
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The Walt Disney Family Museum Announces ‘Awaking Beauty: The Art of Eyvind Earle’ Exhibit
A new exhibit is coming to The Walt Disney Family Museum this fall. Awaking Beauty: The Art of Eyvind Earle will be opening at the museum on Friday, October 23, and remain open through April 18, 2027. The exhibit is co-curated by the CEO of Eyvind Earle Publishing, Ioan Szasz, and the museum Director of…
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Unauthorized Book on Former Disney CEO Bob Iger’s Leadership Arriving This Winter
In 2005, Disney War was released. In it, the era of leadership of Michael Eisner and the accompanying power struggles that came with it at The Walt Disney Company were chronicled by author James Stewart. Two decades later, a new book will look into the dynamics of Eisner’s successor, Bob Iger. The House of Mouse:…
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Donald Duck Makes Surprise Appearance in Sombrero at Disneyland on First Day of Hispanic and Latin American Heritage Month
The Disneyland Resort is celebrating Hispanic and Latin American Heritage Month. Throughout the resort, there are cuisines to be enjoyed and characters to be met, a display in the Downtown Disney District Resort, and today, Donald Duck is making a special appearance at Disneyland. Donald Duck, wearing a sombrero, is meeting with guests along the Small World mall…
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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…