Category: DAPs Magic News
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Disneyland Handcrafted – Mr. Daps’ Review
On January 22, 2026, Disneyland Handcrafted will be arriving on Disney+ and YouTube. The film is made by Leslie Iwerks and gives a never-before-seen perspective on the year leading up to the opening of Disneyland on July 17, 1955. This shows footage that hasn’t been shown before, shares insight from Walt Disney and the people…
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Leslie Iwerks Talks About New ‘Disneyland Handcrafted’ Film
On January 22, 2026, Disneyland Handcrafted will be arriving on Disney+ and Disney’s YouTube Channel. The film, which comes from Academy Award- and Emmy-nominated filmmaker Leslie Iwerks, takes a look at the building of Disneyland. It is full of videos that haven’t been shared with the public before. It also shows how Disneyland truly was…
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All About D23 in 2026 with Michael Vargo
In this episode of Daps Magic – Disney and positive stuff, Mr. Daps chats with Michael Vargo, who shares his extensive journey with Disney, starting as a performer at Disneyland over 30 years ago. He discusses his evolution within the company, leading to his current role overseeing D23, the ultimate Disney fan club. The discussion…
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Saddle Up and Catch the Magic Together at Shanghai Disney Resort in the Year of the Horse
Shanghai, January 15, 2026 – Corral your friends and family together and trot, canter or gallop into the Year of the Horse with Bullseye from Pixar Animation Studios’ Toy Story films, along with Mickey and Friends as they celebrate Spring Festival at Shanghai Disney Resort! From January 28 until March 3, 2026, enjoy an exciting mix…
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The Walt Disney Family Museum Announces “Perfect Pairing” Screening with ‘The Princess and the Frog’
The Walt Disney Family Museum has announced a new series of screenings that fall under a Perfect Pairing banner. For Perfect Pairing, The Walt Disney Family Museum matches a Californian wine, beer, or spirit with classic and contemporary Disney films. The Princess and the Frog is going to be screened on Wednesday, February 11, 2026,…
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D23 to Host Two Events with Disney Legend Floyd Norman at Walt Disney World
D23 will be hosting two events featuring Disney Legend Floyd Norman at Walt Disney World in February. First up is a D23 Lunch with Disney Legend Floyd Norman on Friday, February 20. The other event is a 65th anniversary screening of One Hundred and One Dalmatians on Saturday, February 21. Floyd Norman worked as an…
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D23 To Host 65th Anniversary Screening of “One Hundred and One Dalmatians”
There are 101 reasons to join D23 for an un-fur-gettable 65th anniversary screening of Disney’s animated classic One Hundred and One Dalmatians. This special screening will be taking place on Saturday, February 28, where the film was originally animated: the Walt Disney Studios Lot in Burbank. The film originally premiered on January 25, 1961, and has…
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Disneyland Handcrafted: The Magic of Creation
Last week, Daps Magic was given the incredible opportunity to attend the premiere of Disneyland Handcrafted at Walt Disney Studios in Burbank. The latest film from Leslie Iwerks aims to tell the story of the creation of Disneyland with never-before-seen footage. Heading into the screening, I must admit I was a bit suspicious. For the…
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The Walt Disney Company Establishes New Enterprise Marketing Organization; Names Asad Ayaz Chief Marketing and Brand Officer
The Walt Disney Company today announced the creation of a new enterprise marketing and brand organization designed to align the company’s industry-leading marketing teams more closely across its businesses and strengthen how Disney connects with consumers around the world. Asad Ayaz has been named Chief Marketing and Brand Officer of The Walt Disney Company and…
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Trailer Released for ‘Paul McCartney: Man on the Run’
A new trailer has been released for Paul McCartney: Man on the Run ahead of its debut on Amazon Prime on February 27, 2026. The documentary takes a look at McCartney’s life after The Beatles as he started his next band, Wings. The documentary is directed by Morgan Neville and includes music and footage that…
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Al Nassar to Be Special Guest at Walt’s Barn on January 18
Walt’s Barn opens once a month for Disney fans or curious guests to visit at Griffith Park. Walt Disney’s Carolwood Barn is Walt’s original workshop. It could also be considered the birthplace of Imagineering. Along with the opportunity to visit this historic building, guests can also check out some of the displays that are found…
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Touring Walt Disney’s Office at the Walt Disney Studios
Disneyland Handcrafted will be arriving on Disney+ and on the Disney YouTube channel on January 22, 2026. When it does, fans will get an in-depth look at the year leading up to the opening of Disneyland. This includes never-before-seen footage of the ups and downs of constructing this first-of-its-kind park. It is a film that…
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Disney Finds Leads for Live-Action ‘Tangled’ Film
Disney has a live-action Tangled film in the works, and today it revealed who will be leading the movie. Australian actress Teagan Croft and Milo Manheim of Disney’s Zombies franchise will be taking on the roles of Rapunzel and Flynn Rider. The live-action remake of the 2010 Disney animated flick is being directed by Michael Gracey.…
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D23 Spotlight Series Event to Celebrate 25th Anniversary of Disney California Adventure
February 8, 2026 marks the 25th anniversary of the opening of Disney California Adventure. It opened as Disney’s California Adventure in 2001 featuring a theme park dedicated to all things California. From Hollywood to the national parks and even a beachside amusement area, Disney’s California Adventure was a unique Disney park that some didn’t quite…
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VIDEO: YouTube 100,000 Play Button Box Opening with Mr. Daps
Generally, here at Daps Magic, we like to share the stories that are happening in the realm of Disney and positive stuff. Occasionally, the story ends up being about us! Today, we are excited to share that we have reached 100,000 subscribers on YouTube. We have also received our Play Button from YouTube. This could…
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Phat Cat Swinger to Perform in Las Vegas
For many Disney fans, they have seen Phat Cat Swinger perform at festivals like Disney Festival of Holidays or the Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival. This little big band has tons of energy and tons of talent, with founder and leader Marco Palos right up front. In recent years, he has been joined…
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Top 5 of 2025 – #1 – Disney Experiences Turbocharges
It’s hard to believe it, but the end of 2025 is here! On this last day of the year, Daps Magic is revealing what it believes to be the top story of 2025 from the realm of Disney and positive stuff. In previous days, we have been working our way through the top five. This…
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Top 5 of 2025 – #2 – The Walt Disney Studios Passes $6 Billion at Global Box Office
2026 is almost here! During the last few days of 2025, Daps Magic is looking at some of the biggest stories of the year. In the last few days, this has included the beginning of an era of transformation at Walt Disney World Resort, the Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration, and the announcement that a Disney…
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Top 5 of 2025: #3 – Walt Disney World Resort Enters New Era of Transformation
With 2025 coming to an end, Daps Magic is looking at some of the biggest stories of the year. For the last five days of 2025, Daps Magic is sharing the top five stories of the year. There are many different things that are taken into consideration when picking these stories. This includes the impact…
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Top 5 of 2025: #4 – Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration
As the year comes to an end, Daps Magic is taking a look at the top five stories of 2025. There was a LOT of news this year, and a lot of changes. As Daps Magic sifts through all of this, there are a few things that are rising to the top. As is always…
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Top 5 of 2025: #5 – Disneyland Abu Dhabi
It’s hard to believe it, but it is already the end of 2025! It seems like just yesterday we were picking the top five stories of 2024. In the coming days, Daps Magic will be sharing the top five stories of the year that came from the realm of Disney and positive stuff. Many factors…
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Merry Christmas!
From all of us at Daps Magic to all of you, Merry Christmas! We hope that, however you are celebrating, whatever you are celebrating, and whoever you are celebrating with, you are having a day full of love, joy, and peace. We are so thankful for you and wish you all the best during the…
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D23 Hosts Jolly Holiday Party at Walt Disney Studios Lot
On Sunday, December 14, 2025, D23 hosted its holiday party at the iconic Walt Disney Studios lot. This holiday party came after a couple of nights of cast member parties that were also held on the lot. D23: A Jolly Holiday on the Lot gave D23 Gold Members the chance to visit the historic Disney…
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‘Tron: Ares’ – Mr. Daps’ Home Entertainment Review
In Tron: Ares, the next chapter in the Tron trilogy flips things on its head when it brings beings off the Grid into the real world. Named Ares, this AI being comes to the real world and evolves beyond his programming. However, things aren’t as simple as that. There is also someone who wants to…