Category: DAPs Magic News
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The Walt Disney Family Museum’s Next Perfect Pairing Includes ‘Robin Hood’ and Fox Tale Fermentation Project
The Walt Disney Family Museum has announced its next Perfect Pairing event. This time, attendees will get to see the 1973 Disney animated film, Robin Hood. This film will be paired with beer and mocktails from the Fox Tale Fermentation Project out of San Jose. The event will take place on Wednesday, April 22, 2026,…
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D23 Night at Disney’s ‘Beauty and the Beast’ Announced for Pantages Theatre This Summer
This summer, D23 members will have the chance to see Disney’s Beauty and the Beast on the stage of the Pantages Theatre in Los Angeles, California. The show is on August 18, 2026, at 7:30 PM. Following the show, there will be a talk with members of that cast, exclusive to D23 members who have…
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‘Sofia The First: Royal Magic’ Premieres May 25 On Disney Jr. With The First 8 Episodes Streaming Next Day On Disney+
Moana, Rapunzel, Jasmine, Cinderella, Aurora and Elena of Avalor To Make Special Appearances Throughout the Series “Sofia the First: Royal Magic,” a brand-new series set in the world of “Sofia the First,” will premiere Monday, May 25, on Disney Jr. (7:00 a.m. EDT/PDT) and Disney Jr. on Demand, with the first eight episodes available to stream on…
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22 Years of Daps Magic
It’s hard to believe it, but 22 years ago, Daps Magic was founded as a positive place for Disney fans to come together in a safe space and share a love of Disney. Over two decades later, this core approach to Disney and fandom hasn’t changed. Things officially started 22 years ago today. At the…
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Ticketing Details Released for Disneyland After Dark: Pride Nite
Disneyland After Dark: Pride Nite is returning to light up the nights of June 16 and 18, 2026, at The Happiest Place on Earth! This celebration of love will include plenty of entertainment offerings, characters, specialty food and beverage offerings, and merchandise! Today, the Disneyland Resort announced the ticketing details for this very special event.…
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The Walt Disney Family Museum Announces ‘The Great Crump Presents His Magic with Former Imagineer Chris Crump’
The Walt Disney Family Museum has announced a new program for May. Called The Great Crump Presents His Magic with Former Imagineer Chris Crump, this will take a look at the artwork of Disney Legend and Imagineer Rolly Crump. It will take place on May 30th at 1:00 PM in the theater at The Walt Disney…
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The Ultimate Guide to D23 2026: Everything Announced So Far
On this episode of Daps Magic – Disney and positive stuff, Mr. Daps takes a look at all of the announcements that were shared this week for D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event. This year, this ultimate Disney fan event takes place on August 14, 15, and 16th. There will be events happening the week…
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Registration is Open for Mousequerade: The Ultimate Disney Costume Contest at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event
D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event is returning to Anaheim, California, on August 14, 15, and 16, 2026. This event, which lives up to its name, is packed with different offerings, panels, experiences, and presentations to be enjoyed by Disney fans throughout this weekend. One of these is the Mousequerade: The Ultimate Disney Costume Contest.…
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The Walt Disney Family Museum Announces ‘In the Director’s Chair with Frank Oz: In Conversation with Pete Docter’
The Walt Disney Family Museum has announced an event coming up in April that will feature Disney Legend Frank Oz. He will be interviewed by Pixar’s Chief Creative Officer, Pete Docter, about his career as a director. This event will take place on April 18, 2026, at the ILM Theater. Tickets are currently available for…
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“Capturing Life, Creating Character” Coming to the Muzeo Museum and Cultural Center in Anaheim Ahead of D23: Ultimate Disney Fan Event in August
D23 announced details about the D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event. There will be weeklong events held throughout the City of Anaheim and the Disneyland Resort leading up to the big event, the weekend of August 14-16, 2026. One event involves the Walt Disney Archives and an exhibition at the Muzeo Museum and Cultural Center…
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New Leslie Iwerks Film to Debut at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event
A new film from acclaimed Disney filmmaker Leslie Iwerks was announced today. It will debut at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event this summer. Iwerks is behind the recently released documentary, Disneyland Handcrafted. The announcement about this new film was shared during a special media preview of D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event at The…
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2026 Disney Legend Class Revealed Ahead of D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event
D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event will be taking place on August 14, 15, and 16 this summer. When it does, there will be over 50 panels and presentations during these three magical days at the Anaheim Convention Center and Honda Center. The marquee presentations will take place at the Honda Center once each day.…
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D23 Announces First Details For D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event
D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event will be returning to Anaheim, California, on August 14, 15, and 16, 2026. This will be the culmination of a week of celebrations leading up to this ultimate Disney fan event. Daps Magic was invited to The Walt Disney Studios to learn about what is coming for this very…
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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…