Category: DAPs Magic News
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‘Happiest Place on Earth: The Disneyland Story’ Run Extended at The Walt Disney Family Museum
The Happiest Place on Earth: The Disneyland Story exhibit at The Walt Disney Family Museum debuted last year as Disneyland celebrated its 70th anniversary. This exhibit is found in the lower lobby and theater gallery of the museum. It was curated by award-winning producer and Disney Legend Don Hahn with the museum’s Director of Collections…
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‘Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special’ Now Streaming on Disney+ and Hulu
It’s hard to believe it, but 20 years ago today, Hannah Montana made its debut on the Disney Channel. Now, 20 years to the day of this debut, the Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special is now streaming on Disney+ and Hulu. This comes after a special star-studded premiere at the El Capitan Theatre for the…
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Black Spire Surplus Opens During Transition From First Order Cargo in Disneyland’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
The First Order Cargo closed recently at Disneyland’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, but is now reopened. This comes as it transitions into Black Spire Surplus, which is what it will be called with the expanded timeline of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. The reopened store near the Tie Echelon in where the First Order has taken…
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D23 Announces Shopping Spree at The Walt Disney Company Store
D23 has announced that D23 members can have the opportunity to go on a shopping spree at The Walt Disney Company Store at Disney’s Glendale Creative Campus. This opportunity will be on April 11th at specific times throughout the morning. Tickets go on sale today. This allows both Gold and General Members to shop in…
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Ready or Not 2: Here I Come – Is it Necessary?
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. Any time a sequel is announced for a horror film, I tend to grumble about how unnecessary they are. Long-time fans of the genre know…
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CHOC Walk in the Park Returns to Disneyland Resort on August 2nd
The CHOC Walk in the Park is returning to the Disneyland Resort to once again raise funds for the now-named Rady Children’s Hospital of Orange County. Daps Magic will be participating once again for this walk when supporters walk through the Disneyland Resort before it opens. The team page is live and can be found…
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‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Costume Designer Deborah L. Scott Shares the Imagination, Innovation, and Inspiration Behind Her Oscar-Nominated Work
Every pixel of Avatar: Fire and Ash is a visual spectacle — right down to the bespoke costumes and accessories created by Oscar® winner Deborah L. Scott, whose work in the groundbreaking film is nominated for Best Costume Design at the 98th Academy Awards®. “I was very surprised by this nomination,” Scott said. “My work on this film was outside…
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D23 Announces Event at ESPN Headquarters
D23 has announced a new event in April that will take place at the ESPN headquarters in Bristol, Connecticut. The event will take place on April 24, 2026, with tours offered in the morning and also in the afternoon. During the tour, D23 members will get the chance to visit the ESPN Welcome Center, the…
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Take a Look at San Fransokyo Street Aboard the Disney Adventure
The Disney Adventure is now at her home port in Singapore. As the Disney Cruise Line prepares for the ship’s maiden voyage on March 10, 2026, different photos and details are being shared about this new Disney ship. This comes after she arrived at the Marina Bay Cruise Center Singapore. This was followed by a…
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Give Kids The World Celebrates 40th Anniversary on Founders Day
In 1986, Give Kids The World was founded. This Central Florida non-profit organization exists to help fulfill dream wishes. The organization offers children with critical illnesses and their families a weeklong, cost-free vacation. During this week, these wish families get to laugh, play, and create core memories together that are away from hospital visits or…
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D23 Offers Tours of New Amsterdam Theatre in New York City
The historic New Amsterdam Theatre in New York City is the current home of Aladdin – The Hit Broadway Musical. On April 22 and 23, 2026, D23 will be hosting tours of this theatre that has been the home to shows like The Ziegfeld Follies and Mary Poppins. The theatre opened in 1903 and is…
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The Walt Disney Family Museum to Host Disney Legend Tony Baxter for Indiana Jones Adventure Event
The Walt Disney Family Museum has announced an event with Disney Legend Tony Baxter that will look back at the creation of Indiana Jones Adventure at Disneyland. Called Behind the Creation of Indiana Jones™ Adventure with Disney Legend and Imagineer Tony Baxter, this will look into how this attraction came to be with one of…
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D23 to Host Walt’s Los Angeles Tour Presented by The Walt Disney Archives
D23 Gold Members are invited to an exciting, exclusive experience presented by the Walt Disney Archives, which will take members on a history-helmed tour of Los Angeles centered around Walt Disney. Members will enjoy another day of sun around Tinseltown with factual friends at the Archives—exploring sites and stories from when Walt was just someone in the…
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Goofy’s Kitchen Springtime Celebration Begins April 3
Goofy’s Kitchen is one of the best character dining locations at the Disneyland Resort. Along with getting delicious dishes from the buffet, throughout a meal, guests are visited by some favorite characters. There is also a location to meet with some favorite Disney friends. Goofy’s Kitchen also has seasonal celebrations that offer special offerings themed…
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Real-Life WALL-E Appears on ‘Adam Savage’s Tested’
Last year, WALL-E stopped by the Pixar Place Hotel for a day of exploring and magic making. This comes ahead of the beloved robot’s arrival on the Disney Adventure as part of its entertainment lineup. While this was the real WALL-E, another version of the robot has been made by droid builder Matt Hobbs. This…
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Royal Caribbean – Quantum of the Seas | Daps Travels Review
The Quantum of the Seas is the first of her class, the Quantum-class cruise ship. She joined the Royal Caribbean fleet in November 2014. Her godmother is Kristen Chenoweth. The ship has 2,094 staterooms that can accommodate up to 4,180 guests (double occupancy). The ship is 1,141 feet long. 14 of its 16 decks are…
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Mandalorian, Muppets, and Great Moments – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #803
Welcome to another fun-filled episode of Geeks Corner! In this episode, hosts Mr. Daps and Caitie Bear dive into a variety of engaging topics, from the mystery of Martin Scorsese’s voice cameo in The Mandalorian & Grogu to the delicious offerings of the Lunar New Year at Disneyland. Join us as we explore the highlights…
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D23 Gold Members Can Get Discounts on Select Disneyland Resort Park Hopper Tickets + Lightning Lane
Being a D23 Gold Member comes with multiple perks. Along with access to D23 Gold Member exclusive offerings, there are also various discounts available. This includes discounts on select Disneyland Resort Park Hopper Tickets + Lightning Lane—specifically, a 5% discount. Below are the specifics about this discount for D23 Gold Members. This offer is good…
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Disney Legend Don Hahn Documentary to Debut Tonight on PBS SoCal for Black History Month
A new documentary about the first Black animator at Walt Disney Animation Studios is set to debut on PBS SoCal tonight. Called Huz: Drawn to Life, the new film is directed by Disney Legend Don Hahn and is focused on Ron Husband. It is part of the lineup on PBS for Black History Month. The…
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Disney On Ice Offering 2-for-1 Tickets For Valentine’s Day
Disney On Ice is a touring ice show produced by Feld Entertainment under agreement with The Walt Disney Company. Aimed primarily at children, the shows feature Disney characters in performances that each derive their music and plot from elements collected from various Disney films and properties; the “stars” of the show are credited as the Disney characters themselves. The…
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D23 Announces Gold Member Advance Screenings of Disney and Pixar’s Hoppers
D23 has announced a series of events that will allow D23 Gold Members to see Disney and Pixar’s Hoppers before it arrives in theaters on March 6, 2026. The screenings will be offered in cities around the country between February 28th and March 2nd. Tickets for these screenings will go on sale on Friday, February…
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New D23 Spotlight Series To Feature Walt Disney’s Enchanted Adventureland March 28
The D23 Spotlight Series continues with a look at Walt Disney’s Enchanted Adventureland. Adventureland is one of the five original themed lands of Disneyland, and is one of the lands featured in each Magic Kingdom-style park that varies in theme and look. This event will take place at Disney’s Glendale Creative Campus on Saturday, March…
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The Walt Disney Family Museum Hosting ‘Brave’ Perfect Pairing Wine & Watch
The Walt Disney Family Museum is offering a new way for fans to enjoy time with some of their closest Disney friends, watch a movie, and pair it with the perfect Californian wine, beer, or spirit, complementing classic and contemporary Disney films. The next offering in this series is Pixar Animation Studios’ Brave. This special…
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A Bug’s Land – 25 Years At Disney California Adventure
Friday, February 8, 2026, was the 25th anniversary of Disney California Adventure. This day was celebrated with a commemorative map, new character outfits, the return of Soarin’ Over California, and more (read about it here). In the days surrounding this milestone anniversary, Daps Magic has been looking back and some of the fun memories that…