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Mickey Mouse Funhouse | DISNEY THIS DAY | August 19, 2021
On this day in 2021, ‘Mickey Mouse Funhouse’ began as a regular series on Disney Jr. The show was geared toward preschoolers and was a similar series to ‘Mickey Mouse Mixed-Up Adventures’ and ‘Mickey Mouse Clubhouse.’ Funny, the enchanted talking playhouse took Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy, Goofy, and Pluto on fantastical trips through the Adventure…
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New Details Revealed About Disney Believe at D23
The next ship to join the Disney Cruise Line fleet will be the Disney Believe. It is set to do so in late 2027. During Horizons: A Carousel of Progress, details were revealed about what guests can look forward to on this ship. During the showcase, Claire Weiss, Portfolio Executive Creative Director, provided some illumination…
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Disney Experiences Chairman Thomas Mazloum Talks D23, Disney Fans, and Looking to the Future
Thomas Mazloum has just wrapped up his first D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event as the Disney Experiences Chairman. This saw him taking a much more visual role throughout the weekend. This was particularly true when he took center stage during Horizons: A Carousel of Progress. There, along with host Neil Patrick Harris, Mazloum helped…
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Bill Clinton | DISNEY THIS DAY | August 18, 1946
On this day in 1946, former U.S. President Bill Clinton was born. Clinton became the first sitting president to have not only an Audio-Animatronic figure, but a speaking role in the newly reimagined Hall of Presidents attraction at Walt Disney World. The president recorded a speech about America’s value system and quest for democracy at…
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VIDEO: Walt Disney – 125 Years of Inspiration
There were so many amazing moments, panels, and presentations throughout D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event. Some of these were at the Anaheim Convention Center, and some were at the Honda Center. One of the highlights was a magical look at the continued legacy of inspiration of Walt Disney. This came 125 years after Walt…
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New Details and a Name Revealed for Walt Disney World’s Villains Land
At D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, there was plenty of news that came out and delighted Disney fans. This ranged across Disney Experiences worldwide. One of the topics of discussion was the Villains Land that is coming to Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. There was a section of the Imagineering Horizons Pavilion that showed…
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Disney to Bring Expedition Everest Yeti Back to Life
For many years, there has been an Audio-Animatronic figure that has held almost mythical status at Walt Disney World Resort. This is ironic, as this is an Audio-Animatronic figure of the Yeti. The reason it has been such a fascinating topic of conversation is that for many years it simply hasn’t worked. Instead, lights flash,…
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Carnation Plaza Gardens | DISNEY THIS DAY | August 18, 1956
On this day in 1956, Carnation Plaza Gardens opened at Disneyland. The iconic red-and-white pointed canopy roof at the end of Main Street was home to a quick service dining location, open air dance floor, community performances, and character meetings. The hugely popular “Date Nite at Disneyland” events began the following year, featuring swing music…
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Assortment of Items From D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event Now Available Through DisneyStore.com
If you missed the magic of D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, no need to worry because an assortment of products from Disney Store is now on sale. Fans can shop select products featured throughout this year’s event at DisneyStore.com/d23-event, while supplies last. The assortment brings together products from the D23 2026 show floor, Disney Store booth,…
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Disney Provides New Details About Coco Attraction at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event
Anyone who has visited Disney California Adventure recently has been able to tell there are a lot of changes coming to the park. This is especially true in Avengers Campus and the Pixar Pier/Paradise Gardens areas. In the back corner of the park, adjacent to Pixar Pier, is where the upcoming Coco attraction will be…
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Disney Releases First Look at ‘Madame Leota’s Swinging Wake – A Haunted Mansion Street Party’
When guests attend Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party starting August 18, 2026, they will get the opportunity to experience many characters, experiences, treats, and entertainment. This includes the new Madame Leota’s Swinging Wake – A Haunted Mansion Street Party. This replaces the Frightfully Fun Parade, the major entertainment offering that was previously…
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Bountiful Valley Brews Coming to Disney California Adventure
Fans who have been at Disney California Adventure recently might have noticed a new structure coming to life near the entrance of Avengers Campus on the main parade route. Today, Disney announced that this new kiosk will be a new location called Bountiful Valley Brews. A logo was also revealed for the new location. Bountiful…
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Disney Elevates 3 Space-Related Projects at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event
This last weekend, thousands of fans descended on Anaheim, California, for D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event. This weekend was full of experiences, panels, presentations, opportunities to meet favorite Disney personalities, shopping opportunities, and a whole lot more! And all of this was just at one of the two locations where the event took place:…
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VIDEO: Disney Honors New Class of Disney Legends at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event
On Sunday, August 16, 2026, Disney honored a new class of 11 Disney Legends at the Honda Center on the final day of D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event. Disney Legends are chosen for their lasting impact on The Walt Disney Company. Ryan Seacrest hosted the event. The ceremony included incredible performances, heartwarming speeches, touching…
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WEDWay PeopleMover | DISNEY THIS DAY | August 17, 1981
On this day in 1981, a WEDWay PeopleMover opened at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston, Texas. It was the first and is still the only PeopleMover built outside the Disney theme parks. The airport circuit runs underground and is called the Subway. It connects the terminals and a hotel in an 18-minute round trip.…
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Top 5 Stories of Day Three of D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event!
The 2026 D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event has concluded! Day three brought an incredible weekend of announcements, community celebrations, and Disney magic to a close. Mr. Daps breaks down the top five highlights from the final day. These range from park walkway updates and live-action movie news to new documentary premieres and the Disney…
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Former Disney CEO and Incoming Disney Legend Bob Iger Honored with Window on Main Street, USA at Disneyland
“The Disney Legends Award is the highest honor our company can bestow,” Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro shared during the opening of the Disney Legends Ceremony. This comes on a day when a class of 11 new Disney Legends is inducted into this illustrious academy. While the Disney Legends ceremony today is public and being shared…
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The Art of Worldbuilding: Disney Lessons on Hope, Heart, and Humanity
What makes a Disney story truly timeless? And how do those beloved stories move from the silver screen into immersive, living experiences in Disney theme parks around the world? In her latest feature documentary, Disney Worldbuilders, Academy Award and Emmy-nominated filmmaker Leslie Iwerks (The Imagineering Story, Disneyland Handcrafted) sits down with some of the most…
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VIDEO: Horizons: A Carousel of Progress D23 Disney Experiences Showcase
On Saturday, August 16, 2026, D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event hosted Horizons: A Carousel of Progress at the Honda Center. This Disney Experiences Showcase wrapped up the second day of this ultimate Disney fan event in Anaheim. It was packed with updates, news, and some incredible performances by host Neil Patrick Harris and other…
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Top 5 Stories of Day Two of D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event!
Day two of D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event was jam-packed full of fun offerings at the Anaheim Convention Center and Honda Center. Throughout the day, there were panels and presentations, experiences, cosplay meetups, performances, and more to enjoy at the Anaheim Convention Center. The Daps Magic team spent quite a bit of time in…
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New Tomorrowland Announced For Disneyland at Horizons: A Carousel of Progress Disney Experiences Showcase
On Saturday, August 15, 2026, thousands of guests attended Horizons: A Carousel of Progress Disney Experiences Showcase at the Honda Center at the end of the second day of D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event. Throughout the evening, they were given updates and announcements about the projects that are happening in Disney Experiences around the…
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Disney Post | DISNEY THIS DAY | August 16, 2012
On this day in 2012, Disney Post, the official blog of The Walt Disney Company, launched online. Known as “The Walt Disney Company Newsroom,” the website gives an inside look at the business side of Disney, including background from the studios, media networks, parks and resorts, consumer products, and entertainment. Disney Post seeks to give…
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Top 5 Stories of Day One of D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event!
Day one of the 2026 D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event is in books. The day was full of panels, shopping, magical moments, and then a bunch of reveals during the Entertainment Showcase in the evening. Daps Magic was on hand for many of these things and was capturing content and covering stories throughout the…
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Merlin’s Sword in the Stone Ceremony | DISNEY THIS DAY | August 15, 2006
On this day in 2006, Merlin’s Sword in the Stone ceremony ran for the last time in Walt Disney World. For nearly 13 years, Merlin selected temporary rulers of Fantasyland in front of Cinderella’s Golden Carousel. Although the strong attempted to retrieve Excalibur from the stone, only someone with honor, decency, and inner strength, usually…