Category: Parks
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Hong Kong Disneyland Resort Kicks Off Disney Halloween Time
Disney Halloween Time has begun at Hong Kong Disneyland. This celebration will continue through November 2nd and offer plenty of happy haunts to experience for guests. Disney Villains have come together to crash the 20th Anniversary celebration and throw the Wickedest Party of All. Guests are invited to immerse themselves in a villainous takeover, featuring…
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Walt Disney World Resort Reveals 2026-2027 Disney Ambassador Team
A day after the Disneyland Resort revealed its new Disney Ambassador team, the Walt Disney World Resort did the same. During a ceremony at EPCOT, Walt Disney World Resort President Jeff Vahle announced that Kylee Withers and Phelicia Blake would be the next Disney Ambassador team for the Most Magical Place on Earth. On hand…
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Disney Aulani Announces 2026-2027 Ambassador
The 2026-2027 Disneyland Resort Ambassador Team has been named, and more Ambassadors will be named at Walt Disney World and Disneyland Paris soon. Twelve years ago, Shawny Morey, who was named the 2026-2027 Disney Aulani Ambassador, left the comfort and stability of an office job for a part-time restaurant hostess position at Aulani, A Disney…
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Meet the New Disney Ambassadors of the Disneyland Resort!
Today, the new Disney Ambassadors for the Disneyland Resort were announced during a special ceremony at Fantasyland Theatre. Michele Mary and Oralia Neria Felix were announced as the 2026-2027 Disneyland Ambassador team. Starting January 1, 2026, the two new Disney Ambassadors will officially begin representing the 36,000 cast members at The Happiest Place on Earth!…
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Oralia Neria Felix and Michele Mary Named 2026-2027 Disney Ambassador Team for Disneyland Resort
During a special ceremony at the Fantasyland Theatre at Disneyland, the 2026-2027 Disney Ambassador team for the Disneyland Resort was revealed. The new team includes Oralia Neria Felix and Michele Mary. They were revealed at the end of a ceremony that was hosted by the current Disneyland Ambassador team, Jada Young and Raul Aquino Rojas.…
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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.,…
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Highlights of the 2025 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival
The EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival is currently being offered at Walt Disney World Resort. This delicious festival continues through November 22 this year. Throughout its run, there is fantastic food and beverage offerings, activities, and some incredible music! Recently, Daps Magic was invited to Walt Disney World Resort to learn about the exciting…
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The Minnie Walk Provides Priceless Magical Moments at Children’s Hospital of Orange County
On Wednesday, 17, 2025, the CHOC Minnie Walk took place on the second floor of the Children’s Hospital of Orange County. This special walk provides a special day for patients of CHOC and their families who could not attend the CHOC Walk in the Park at the Disneyland Resort in August. The day was filled…
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How Disney Addresses Food Insecurity in Florida
September is Hunger Action Month, and since 1971, Walt Disney World Resort has been working alongside local nonprofits and community leaders to help end hunger and address food insecurity throughout the state of Florida by helping and supporting their neighbors in need. Since 1991, Disney World has collected excess food from the resort and donated it…
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Cast for Disney Destiny’s Theatrical Offerings Arrive on the Ship in Germany
Another step toward the maiden voyage of the Disney Destiny has occurred. The cast for Disney Destiny’s Broadway-style shows that will be presented in the Walt Disney Theatre has arrived in Germany to prepare for the shows the ship will offer. The group arrived on the ship to see for the first time the venue…
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Xavier “X” Atencio: The Legacy of An Artist, Imagineer, and Disney Legend
On November 4, 2025, a new book will be coming out. Called Xavier “X” Atencio: The Legacy of An Artist, Imagineer, and Disney Legend, this book is written by family members of Atencio. X Atencio was both an animator and Imagineer at Disney. He is often associated with his work on the script and lyrics…
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Gino, the Silverback Gorilla at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Passes Away
Gino, the 44-year-old silverback western lowland gorilla at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, has passed away. He was at Disney’s Animal Kingdom from the day it opened and was beloved by the Disney cast and guests alike. The news was announced by Dr. Mark Penning, Vice President, Disney’s Animals, Science and Environment, with the following post on…
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VIDEO: Disney Villains: Icons of Evil | Destination D23 – A Journey Around the Worlds of Disney
There were quite a few fun presentations that were shown at Destination D23 – A Journey Around the Worlds of Disney. One of them was on Sunday morning and called Disney Villains: Icons of Evil. This was the first presentation of the day. As fans walked in on Sunday morning, villainous chairs could be seen…
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Halloween Merchandise at Walt Disney World Resort
Halloween is in full force at Walt Disney World Resort. During this season, there is plenty of merchandise to find throughout the parks. There is also exclusive merchandise for Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. Recently, Daps Magic was invited to Walt Disney World Resort to learn about the seasonal offerings this fall and during the holidays.…
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2026-2027 Walt Disney World Ambassador Finalists Announced
The finalists for the 2026-2027 Walt Disney World Ambassador Team were announced this week, ahead of the big announcement on Friday at EPCOT. The finalists are from various lines of business throughout Walt Disney World Resort. Phelicia, Kylee, Zoe, Justin, and Luis were surprised with their “Ambassador Finalist” name tags by the current Ambassadors Serena…
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Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom Debuts New Adventureland Marquee
A new marquee has debuted at the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort. This comes after recent park goers had noticed that the previous marquee had been taken down. The new marquee was stitched by hand and includes refreshed props. Photos of the new entrance marquee were shared by Walt Disney Imagineering on Instagram.…
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Jock Lindsey’s Halloween Hangar Bar Offers Haunted Food & Drinks in Spirit of the Season
Jock Lindsey’s Halloween Hangar Bar is a must-visit location at Disney Springs during the Halloween season. Not only has the location been decorated for the season, but it now offers some haunted food & drinks that bring the spirit of the season to life while dining there. Recently, Daps Magic was invited to a media…
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Meet Thomas Kinkade Studios Artists and See Disneyland 70th Anniversary – Sleeping Beauty Castle Piece at Disneyland!
Disneyland Resort continues its Disneyland Resort 70th Celebration. As the celebration continues, there are many different special moments and things to be seen and experienced. One of these will be at Disneyana and include the Thomas Kinkade piece, Disneyland 70th Anniversary – Sleeping Beauty Castle. From September 25-28, guests can stop by Disneyana to see…
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Special Photo Ops and Magic Shots Available at Walt Disney World from Hispanic and Latin American Heritage Month
From now through October 15, you can celebrate Hispanic and Latin American Heritage Month with Encanto and Coco-inspired photo ops from Disney PhotoPass at Walt Disney World. There will be an Encanto Candle available near the exit of Pirates of the Caribbean at Magic Kingdom Park and at the Disney PhotoPass Studio at Disney Springs.…
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Ginger the Pumpkin Tree Arrives on Disney Treasure
A new Halloween offering has appeared on the Disney Treasure. Named Ginger, the Pumpkin Tree is the first to join a ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet. This one-of-a-kind tree is exclusive to the Disney Treasure. Inspiration Ginger brings the Grand Hall to life with glowing gourds, twinkling lights, and intricate carvings. She sets…
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Disney Photopass 101 – Everything You Need to Know About Disney Photopass at Walt Disney World Resort
Walking around Walt Disney World Resort, it is hard to miss photographers wearing bright green shirts capturing magical moments with guests from around the world. Disney Photopass photographers capture these special moments daily throughout the Most Magical Place on Earth! This is done by taking photos and taking magic shots in the parks and beyond!…
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The Perks of Walt Disney World Annual Passes
There are multiple perks to having an Annual Pass at Walt Disney World Resort. Recently, Daps Magic was invited to Walt Disney World Resort to learn about the variety of things happening this fall and during the holiday season at The Most Magical Place on Earth. Through a series of interviews, Mr. Daps learned about…
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‘The Happiest Story on Earth: 70 Years of Disneyland – A Special Edition of 20/20’ To Air on Sunday, September 21st on ABC
On Sunday, September 21, 2025, The Happiest Story on Earth: 70 Years of Disneyland – A Special Edition of 20/20 will air on ABC. This special edition of 20/20 will be broadcast as the Disneyland Resort continues to celebrate its 70th anniversary. The program will air at 8:00 PM ET on ABC. This program promises…
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The Walt Disney Legacy Award Bestowed on Magic Kingdom Piano Player Grayson Smith
There are many magical experiences to be had when visiting Walt Disney World Resort. One of these is sitting at Casey’s Corner and listening to the piano player tickle the ivories. One of the piano players who has grown in popularity in recent years is Grayson Smith. Grayson plays favorite Disney tunes, creates magical moments,…