Category: DAPs Magic News
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D23 Hosting “The Happiest Place on Earth” Spotlight Series Event at The Walt Disney Family Museum
D23 has announced that in November, it will be hosting its next Spotlight Series event at The Walt Disney Family Museum. This event will continue the celebration of Disneyland’s 70th anniversary with Disney Legends Don Hahn and Tony Baxter. “The Happiest Place on Earth” will see the two Disney legends sharing a presentation about Disneyland…
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Marvel Television’s ‘VisionQuest’ to Finish Trilogy That ‘WandaVision’ Began
This weekend at New York Comic Con, a few more details were revealed about VisionQuest. First off, the series will conclude the trilogy that began with WandaVision and then continues with Agatha All Along. Marvel Cinematic Universe Paul Bettany will return to portray Vision and was on hand to share the news at New York…
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D23 Offering Tours of Walt Disney Birthplace
This holiday season, D23 will be offering tours of the Walt Disney Birthplace in Chicago, Illinois. The tours will take place on December 21, 2025, and will cost $30 for Gold Members or $35 for General Members of D23. There will also be a $3 processing fee. The experience will include a guided tour of…
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Walt Disney World President Jeff Vahle Appointed to University of Central Florida Board of Trustees by Governor Ron DeSantis
In what appears to be a change in temperature in the relationship between Governor Ron DeSantis and Disney, Walt Disney World Resort President Jeff Vahle has been appointed to the University of Central Florida Board of Trustees. The move comes after several years of acrimony between the Florida Governor and The Walt Disney Company. The…
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Theme Song Revealed for ‘Marvel’s Spidey And Iron Man: Avengers Team-Up!’
The theme song for the upcoming Marvel’s Spidey And Iron Man: Avengers Team-Up! has been revealed, along with key art. This comes ahead of the special’s debut on Disney Jr. on October 16th and then on Disney+ the following day. The theme song is written and performed by Patrick Stump of Fall Out Boy. Check…
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Screenings of ‘The Emperor’s New Groove’ Coming to The Walt Disney Family Museum
The Walt Disney Family Museum is showing the fan-favorite animated movie The Emperor’s New Groove on select weekends throughout October and November. The movie is currently celebrating its 25th anniversary. The Emperor’s New Groove tells the story of Emperor Kuzco, who lives his grandiose life always following the same “groove” and never questioning what he…
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City of Avalon Gives Preferential Access to Disney Cruise Line
The City of Avalon City Council voted this week to give preferential access to the Disney Cruise Line. This agreement between the city and the Disney Cruise Line was approved unanimously. It will bring a minimum of 120,000 Disney Cruise Line passengers to Catalina Island per year through September 2030. The agreement also has the…
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Disneyland Resort Raises Ticket Prices
The Disneyland Resort has unveiled the new ticket prices for its parks. The new price structure maintains the same price for the cheapest ticket. This is a price that has remained the same since 2018. Other tickets went up in price by $3 to $18 per day/ticket. Tickets now range in prices from $104 to…
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Martin Scorsese to Host Conversation About Lucas Museum of Narrative Art at New York Comic Con with Artists JR, Boris Vallejo, and Julie Bell
New York Comic Con is coming up this weekend. One of the panels at NYCC will give a look at what is coming when the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art opens in Los Angeles. This panel will be a conversation that includes insights on the impact of visual storytelling. It will also give a sneak…
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Disney Hercules Original London Cast Recording of ‘Hercules’ Release Dates Announced
The Disney Hercules Original London Cast Recording is being released digitally, on CD, and on vinyl in the coming months. Disney Theatrical Group and Disney Music Group/Walt Disney Records will release the original London cast recording of Hercules digitally on October 10th, on CD on November 21st, and vinyl on December 5th. The new album…
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Hulu Becomes Global General Entertainment Brand on Disney+ Beginning October 8
The power and value of the Hulu brand will reach worldwide audiences beginning October 8, when it becomes the global General Entertainment brand on Disney+, replacing Star in international markets. With this change, and in preparation for a fully integrated unified app experience next year, users will begin to see further integrations of Hulu across…
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Carolwood Foundation Postpones Lawn Bowling Tournament
If you have been following Daps Magic’s coverage of the Carolwood Foundation Inaugural Lawn Bowling Tournament, you know that it was supposed to take place on Saturday, October 11, at the Pasadena Lawn Bowling Club. Now, a new post on the Facebook page for Walt’s Barn has shared that this event will be postponed indefinitely.…
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How ‘Zootopia 2’ Tests Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde’s Relationship
It’s been nine years since audiences first met Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde in Walt Disney Animation Studios’ award-winning $1 billion blockbuster Zootopia. But, in the highly anticipated sequel Zootopia 2 (opening in theaters November 26), little time has passed since they became the Zootopia Police Department’s first bunny and fox cops, respectively. (The just-released trailer features the all-new original…
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The Sound of Music (4K) – Mr. Daps’ Home Entertainment Review
The Sound of Music first graced theatrical screens in 1965. Sixty years later, this film looks and sounds more beautiful than ever. This is thanks to the Walt Disney Film Restoration team and the tender loving care it gave to this film. Because of this, fans can now experience this movie as if it were…
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Tickets Now Available for Pioneering Women of Disney Animation with Archivists Jill Breznican and Doug Engalla at The Walt Disney Family Museum
The Walt Disney Family Museum is hosting a panel called Pioneering Women of Disney Animation with Archivists Jill Breznican and Doug Engalla. This panel will be taking place on Sunday, October 19, 2025, in the theater at the museum. Tickets are now available for this event. The cost of tickets is $25 for members, $45…
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Jim Henson’s Sam and Friends Scripts with Author Craig Shemin and Special Guest Dave Goelz Coming to Walt Disney Family Museum
The Walt Disney Family Museum has been celebrating the 70th anniversary of the Jim Henson Company all year. On Saturday, November 15, the Museum will be closing out the celebration with an exclusive Talk with Author Craig Shemin as he discusses his two books about Sam and Friends—Jim Henson’s first television show—with Dave Goelz, the master…
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Tron – Mr. Daps’ Home Entertainment Review
It is an excellent time to be a fan of the Tron franchise. Ahead of the release of Tron: Ares, Tron has been re-released after being carefully digitally scanned and restored by The Walt Disney Film Restoration team. The team then corrected dirt, warping, and other imperfections to ensure pristine image quality. This was supervised by…
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Special Guests Added to Carolwood Foundation Inaugural Lawn Bowling Tournament Along With New Prices
Everyone has their hobbies or games they play just for fun. One thing that many probably didn’t know is that Walt Disney was an avid lawn bowler. Now you can honor his passion by participating in a fundraising event dedicated to the sport he loved. The Carolwood Foundation, whose mission is to preserve Walt Disney’s railroad…
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‘Marvel Zombies’ Invades Disney+: Behind the Scenes of the TV-MA Adventure
In Marvel Zombies, the Avengers may be dead — but hope is alive. Premiering September 24 on Disney+, the first TV-MA series from Marvel Animation follows a desperate and disparate group of heroes — including Scott Lang (Paul Rudd), Yelena Belova (Florence Pugh), Alexei Shostakov/Red Guardian (David Harbour), Valkyrie (Tessa Thompson), Shang-Chi (Simu Liu), Katy Chen (Awkwafina), Kate…
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Knott’s Scary Farm Debuts Two New Terrifying Mazes
Knott’s Scary Farm, a Southern California Halloween tradition for many fans, has once again begun its annual run. On select nights, Knott’s Berry Farm turns its focus from berries to scary. This year, there are two new scary mazes for guests to scream their way through. They were initially announced at a Nightmares Revealed event…
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New Fundraiser for Walt Disney Birthplace Gives Opportunity to Win A One-Of-A-Kind Steamboat Willie Stained Glass
A new fundraiser for the Walt Disney Birthplace gives Disney fans the chance to win a one-of-a-kind Steamboat Willie decorative art glass piece. The piece was created by Alexandra, a glass artist and founder of Alternative Stained Glass. The one-of-a-kind artwork celebrates Disney’s timeless classic with vibrant detail and craftsmanship. Proceeds from donations benefit the restoration…
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The Walt Disney Family Museum to Present ‘Happiest Place on Earth: The Disneyland Story’ Exhibit
The Happiest Place on Earth: The Incredible Story of Walt Disney’s Disneyland is now available in stores. This incredible book by Disney Legend Don Hahn and Christopher Merritt takes a deep dive into the early days of Disneyland. This is a must-read book for Disney fans! Soon, The Walt Disney Family Museum will be presenting…
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Carolwood Foundation Announces Inaugural Lawn Bowling Tournament
Everyone has their hobbies or games they play just for fun. One thing that many probably didn’t know is that Walt Disney was an avid lawn bowler. Now you can honor his passion than with a fundraising event dedicated to the sport he loved. The Carolwood Foundation, whose mission is to preserve Walt Disney’s railroad…
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Narrator Lineup Announced for Candlelight Processional at EPCOT
Disney has announced the lineup of celebrity narrators for the Candlelight Processional at EPCOT this year. This annual tradition utilizes a mass choir of cast members and community singers, the incredible Voices of Liberty, a 50-piece orchestra, and the story of Christmas told by a celebrity narrator. Candlelight Processional Celebrity Narrators Showtimes: 5:00 p.m., 6:45 p.m.,…