Category: DAPs Magic News
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Disney Legend Profile: Chris Berman – Television
On August 16, 2026, the 2026 class of Disney Legends will be honored in a ceremony at the Honda Center at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event. Disney Legends are chosen for their contribution to the Disney legacy. This tradition dates back to 1987. Fred MacMurray has the distinction of being the first Disney Legend.…
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The Jonas Brothers to Record ‘Hey Jonas!’ Podcast Live at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event
D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event will be a big weekend for the Jonas Brothers. On Sunday, August 16th, Kevin, Joe, and Nick will be named Disney Legends in a ceremony at the Honda Center. Hours later, they will be seen live by fans when they do a live recording of their podcast, Hey Jonas!…
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Walt Disney Family Museum Hosting ‘Beauty and the Beast’ Perfect Pairing Brews & Views Event
The Walt Disney Family Museum is continuing with its events themed around films paired with adult beverages. For these events, a movie is paired with a beverage and snacks for those in attendance to enjoy. The Walt Disney Family Museum has announced that its next Perfect Pairing Brews & Views will be with Beauty and…
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D23 Reveals Official Merchandise for D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event
D23 recently shared a tease showing some of the merchandise that will be available at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event. Now, more of the official merchandise for D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event has been revealed. This shows several collections that fans will undoubtedly love. This will include exclusive merchandise for the event itself,…
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Tribute Concert Announced for Former Disneyland Ragtime Piano Player Johnny Hodges
A tribute concert has been announced for former Disneyland ragtime piano player Johnny Hodges, who tragically passed away on July 2, 2026. He was 82. The concert is being performed by another former Disneyland ragtime piano player, Jonny May, who was also a pupil of Johnny Hodges. Jonny May has also started a fundraiser to…
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Let’s Learn Lorcana: Wilds Unknown
We are back for another episode of Let’s Learn Lorcana! Mr. Daps is continuing his journey into the trading card game, and while he’s still figuring out the ropes, Ravensburger just sent over a massive blue PR box filled with goodies from the Wilds Unknown set! This incredible release introduces Pixar characters into the Lorcana…
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‘The Muppet Show’ Earns 6 Emmy Nominations
The nominations for the 78th Emmy Awards have been announced. The Walt Disney Company earned an impressive 125 nominations. Among them, The Muppet Show special event earned six! The series, with special guest star Sabrina Carpenter and executive producer/guest star Seth Rogen, arrived on Disney+ in February and was an immediate hit. It earned the…
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‘Minions & Monsters’ is a Love Letter to Hollywood, Filmmaking, and Friendship
I’m pretty well known around Daps Magic as the resident horror fan. I’m always up for covering the latest horror film. What you may not realize is that I also love gateway horror. I’m all about exposing kids to the creepier side of cinema, especially when it can be done in an age-appropriate way. Therefore,…
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The Walt Disney Family Museum Hosting 20th Anniversary Event for Pixar’s ‘Cars’
The Walt Disney Family Museum is hosting an event to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Disney and Pixar’s Cars. The event will celebrate this milestone and also feature Pixar’s Jay Ward talking about his contributions to the film and franchise. Tickets are available for this event on The Walt Disney Family Museum website. The event…
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The Duffy & Friends Collection Coming to D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event
More information continues to trickle out regarding D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event in August. Along with all of the presentations, announcements, and experiences to be had throughout the event, there will also be merchandise. There will be several official Disney stores available at the event for fans to purchase exclusive merchandise from. One of…
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D23 Reveals First Look at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event Merchandise
D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event is a little over a month away. As this incredible Disney event gets closer, the official Disney fan event has shared a first look at the merchandise that will be found at The Walt Disney Company Store. For fans who have attended D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event before,…
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The Walt Disney Family Museum to Host ‘Foley for Animation with Skywalker Sound’s Shelley Roden’
There are many special events, talks, and screenings that can be experienced at The Walt Disney Family Museum. Throughout the month of July, there will be screenings of Pixar’s Cars offered almost daily. Several other special events will be hosted. One of them is Foley for Animation with Skywalker Sound’s Shelley Roden. This will be…
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The Walt Disney Family Museum Announces ‘Cars’ as July’s Movie of the Month
The Walt Disney Family Museum is showing Cars throughout the month of July as its movie of the month. This Pixar Animation Studios’ film, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, will be shown on quite a few days throughout the month at 3:00 PM. This will be on most Thursdays through Mondays during…
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New Walt Disney Imagineering Color Block Collection Revealed for Mickey’s of Glendale at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event
D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event is full of fun programming from across The Walt Disney Company for kids to enjoy during this magical weekend in August. Another highlight for many Disney fans is the shopping opportunities. Today, D23 announced that Mickey’s of Glendale will be one of the shopping destinations available at this ultimate…
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Afternoon Programming for D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event Announced and Includes Alan Menken Concert and Disney Rewind Concert
There is a little over a month until D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event comes to Anaheim, California. When it does, there will be plenty of offerings for Disney fans to enjoy throughout this jam-packed weekend. Today, D23 revealed some of the programming for this ultimate fan event, specifically for the afternoon and evenings. This…
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Let’s Learn Lorcana: The Collection Starter Set
Join Mr. Daps as he embarks on a brand-new adventure into the magical world of Disney Lorcana! While the team has been covering the news and card reveals for years, today Mr. Daps is finally biting the bullet, opening up his very first box, and learning how to actually play and collect the game. In…
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D23 Gold Member Advance Screenings of Disney’s Moana (2026) Announced
D23 has announced advanced screenings of the upcoming Disney live-action Moana. This will give D23 Gold Members the chance to see this film if they are in Orlando, Florida, or Orange, California. The screening will take place on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, with tickets going on sale on Friday, June 26, 2026, 10:00 AM/1:00 PM…
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D23 Announces Black Flame Ball with Special Guest Doug Jones in Salem, MA
D23 has announced an event in Salem, MA, that is perfect for celebrating the Halloween season and fans’ love of Hocus Pocus. This Halloween party, called the Black Flame ball, will have Doug Jones on hand. Jones portrayed Billy Butcherson in Hocus Pocus and Hocus Pocus 2. Tickets go on sale on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, 10 a.m.…
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D23 Marceline Magic Event to Celebrate 125th Birthday of Walt Disney
December 5, 2026 marks the 125th birthday of Walt Disney, and D23 will help celebrate this birthday milestone and legacy with an event in celebrating “Walt Disney: 125 Years of Inspiration” at Walt’s boyhood home of Marceline, Missouri exclusively for D23 Gold Members. This fan-favorite event filled with Disney history is returning September 18-19, 2026,…
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Check Out This Year’s CHOC Walk Incentives!
On August 2, 2026, thousands of supporters of Rady Children’s Health Orange County (RCHOC), formerly Children’s Hospital of Orange County, will be walking through the Disneyland Resort before the parks open. This will be for the 2026 CHOC Walk in the Park. They will be raising funds and awareness to benefit RCHOC, which specifically supports…
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Big Waves & Little Victories – Daps Magic – Disney and Positive Stuff
This week on Daps Magic – Disney and Positive Stuff, we are mixing things up for a very special, deeply personal episode. With the 2026 CHOC Walk in the Park just about a month and a half away on August 2nd, Mr. Daps steps away from the usual Disney news to reflect on a question…
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‘Lilo & Stitch’ Actress Daveigh Chase Passes Away at 35
Daveigh Chase was the voice of Lilo in Lilo & Stitch. This was her big break in Hollywood. Her boyfriend has confirmed that she passed away on Tuesday at the age of 35. This came after being diagnosed with meningitis and ultimately septic issues that led her body to shut down, resulting in death. She…
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Encounters with a Pixie – A Tribute to Margaret Kerry
Margaret Kerry led a very full life. When she passed away last week at the age of 97, she left behind a host of friends. Many of them came to her late in life, through her fleeting association with a mischievous, ageless pixie named Tinker Bell. While I number myself among those friends, I can…
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Columbia | DISNEY THIS DAY | June 14, 1958
On this day in 1958, the Sailing Ship Columbia debuted at Disneyland as an expansion to the Rivers of America attractions. The three-masted windjammer was modeled after the real Columbia Rediviva (or “Freedom Reborn”). She was the first United States ship to circumnavigate the globe, starting in 1787, discovering the Columbia River in Oregon along…