Category: DAPs Magic News
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This is the Way… to a Great Movie? DC Sarah Reviews ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’
I’ve been a fan of the Star Wars universe since childhood (well over 30 years). Not one of those fans, but the type who genuinely just really enjoys immersing myself in the world and the lore. Heck, I even love the Ewok movies. When I heard about Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu, I admit…
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Pearl Harbor | DISNEY THIS DAY | May 21, 2001
On this day in 2001, the movie premiere for Touchstone’s ‘Pearl Harbor’ was held in Hawaii near the site of the 1941 attack. The flight deck of the naval aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis was transformed into an outdoor movie theater for the night. In addition to the cast and crew, the 2,000 invited…
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Hoppers – Mr. Daps’ Home Entertainment Review
Mabel Tanaka is a college student with a very personal connection with nature. Not only is it her passion, but it is also her connection with her grandmother. When a construction project threatens to destroy a beautiful pond in favor of a freeway, Mabel finds herself trying to save the pond. Unfortunately, she isn’t very…
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Ready or Not 2: Here I Come Home Release Review
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. This past March, I reviewed Ready or Not 2: Here I Come during its theatrical release. I enjoyed it enough that when asked to review…
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The Walt Disney Family Museum Presenting Virtual Event: Ruth Shellhorn: Early Design and Construction of Disneyland with Landscape Architect Kelly Comras
The Walt Disney Family Museum is presenting a virtual event on June 17th that looks into the early design and construction contributions of Ruth Shellhorn at Disneyland. The event will have landscape architect Kelly Comras providing her unique perspective on Shellhorn’s Disneyland contributions. The event will take place at 5:30 PT on the 17th virtually.…
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The Walt Disney Family Museum Presents ‘Preserving Pixie Dust: Inside the Walt Disney Imagineering Art Collection’
The Walt Disney Family Museum has a healthy lineup of presentations about a variety of different topics related to The Walt Disney Company. In June, there is going to be a fascinating discussion about the preservation of the artwork that is used to bring some favorite stories to life. The event, on June 13th at…
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The Walt Disney Family Museum Hosting Pride Month Perfect Pairing With ‘The Little Mermaid’ Screening
The Walt Disney Family Museum is continuing its monthly Perfect Pairing series. Each month, a movie is paired with a perfect beverage, generally a wine or beer. Light snacks are also provided. For Pride Month, the Perfect Pairing film will be The Little Mermaid. This film will be paired with espresso martinis from Equator Coffees…
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More Frozen Fun and Other Entertainment Heading to Alaska on Disney Cruise Line
One of the most magical ways to cruise offers the opportunity to visit one of the most magical places on Earth each summer. The Disney Cruise Line offers cruises to Alaska each summer. This summer, both the Disney Magic and Disney Wonder will be taking adventurers up the Inside Passage. Also, this summer, there will…
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D23 Announces Genovian Pop-Up Experience for 25th Anniversary of ‘The Princess Diaries’
It’s hard to believe it, but it has been 25 years since the world was introduced to the kingdom of Genovia in The Princess Diaries. As hard as it is to believe, this milestone is being celebrated with the D23 Genovian Pop-Up Experience. This experience will give fans the chance to tour The Doheny Mansion,…
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Dr. Mark Penning Retires From Disney and Named Director of North Carolina Zoo
Dr. Mark Penning is retiring as the Vice President of Animals, Science, and Environment for Disney Experiences. In this role, he has shared exciting news of the births and other milestones of animals that Disney fans have fallen in love with at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Along with animal care, he was also in charge of…
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Disney Wonder Cabin #7592 Review
Cabin #7592 aboard the Disney Wonder is a Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom. It has a split bathroom with a tub, a queen-sized bed (or two twin beds), and a single convertible sofa. There is also a small desk with a seat in front of a mirror. There is also a television, plenty of closet space, a…
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Singapore to Host D23 Asia: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event in 2027
D23 has announced that it will be going to Singapore in 2027 for D23 Asia: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event. This is the first time that the event will be held in Singapore, the current homeport for its newest ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet, the Disney Adventure. This is being billed as a…
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The Mighty Thor Jane Foster Returns to Avengers Campus
Heroes seem to come and go at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure. The newest returning hero is The Mighty Thor Jane Foster, who has apparently returned to Avengers Campus. According to the Disneyland App, she will be appearing throughout the afternoon and into the evening at Disney California Adventure. Currently, she is scheduled to…
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New Starbucks Discovery Series Star Wars Mugs Arrive on Disney Store for Star Wars Day
Three new Star Wars mugs from the Starbucks Discovery Series have arrived on DisneyStore.com. The new mugs, like those that have come before, show icons from the destinations that they represent. This year’s mugs feature Naboo, Endor, and Crait. There are also mini-mug ornaments with these designs on sale at the Disney Store as well.…
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Walt Disney Archives Reveal Interior of Walt’s Plane
During an event at the Palm Springs Air Museum, the Walt Disney Archives revealed a look at the interior of the recently refurbished Walt’s Plane. “Mickey Mouse One,” also known as Walt’s Plane, a Grumman Gulfstream I, came to Palm Springs in 2022 as a part of a long-term loan to the museum from the Walt Disney…
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Opening Night Fan Screenings In Two Theaters For ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ Offer Guests Red Carpet Surprises
Special Thursday night screenings of The Devil Wears Prada 2 were offered at the AMC Disney Springs in Orlando, Florida, and the Regal Spectrum Center in Irvine, California. Guests who purchased tickets through D23 Gold Member events were treated to complimentary popcorn, soft drinks, and red carpet surprises. We caught the early screening in Irvine.…
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The Walt Disney Family Museum Hosting May the 4th ‘Star Wars’ Screening Paired with Skywalker Vineyards
The Walt Disney Family Museum is hosting another Perfect Pairing event. This time, it will be on May 4th, or Star Wars Day. Appropriately enough, the film being screened that day will be Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope (1977). The film will be paired with wine pours from Star Wars creator George Lucas’…
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Frank Oz Returns to the World of Puppetry with New Webseries
It has been quite some time, but Frank Oz has returned to the world of puppetry… just not The Muppets. However, there is cause for Muppets fans to be excited. A new series of shorts called Judge Boing Boing has arrived on YouTube. Along with the three episodes being released, two interviews with Frank Oz…
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Cruising the Disney Magic: A Western Caribbean Review from Galveston
Join Mr. Daps and Johnny for a deep dive into the world of Disney Cruise Line! In this episode, we are reporting back from a seven-night Western Caribbean cruise aboard the Disney Magic. Whether you are a seasoned sailor or planning your very first voyage, we’re breaking down what makes the very first ship in…
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GUIDE: Transferring Badges for D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event
D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event will soon be upon us. Ahead of the arrival of this ultimate Disney get-together, there is the opportunity to transfer badges from one name to another. Badges can be transferred to other members of the purchaser’s party, now through July 10, 2026, at 8:59 p.m. PT. The badges will…
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Winnie the Pooh – The Hundred-Acre Wood Cookbook – Mr. Daps’ Review
Winnie the Pooh – The Hundred-Acre Wood Cookbook is now available to purchase wherever books are sold. This book comes out as the world celebrates 100 years of this beloved “silly old bear.” This cookbook is a fantastic way to bring the celebration home, into the kitchen, and ultimately to the dining table. It is…
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Avatar: Fire and Ash – Mr. Daps’ Review
Avatar: Fire and Ash tells the next chapter of Jake and the Na’vi on the planet of Pandora. This film sees Jake and family dealing with grief and family challenges while facing off against an aggressive Na’vi tribe who ally themselves with Miles Quaritch to destroy Pandora’s ecosystem. This continues the bigger story of the…
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3 Reasons to Participate in the 2026 CHOC Walk in the Park
The CHOC Walk in the Park is on Sunday, August 2, 2026, before the parks open at The Happiest Place on Earth. Thousands of supporters of Rady Children’s Health Orange County (formerly CHOC) will be walking through Disneyland and Disney California Adventure together for this positive cause. Team Daps Magic will be among them (Join…
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The Walt Disney Family Museum to Host ‘Introduction to Storyboarding with Storyboard Artist Christian Roman’ Workshop
The Walt Disney Family Museum regularly hosts events the helps aspiring artists of one type or another learn more about the animation industry. On May 16, 2026, the museum will be hosting a workshop to teach about storyboarding. The event will take place in the Learning Center from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM. It is…