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Top 5 Disney Stories of 2022: #2 Character Meet and Greets Return
In the continuation of our countdown of top Disney stories of 2022, this one is a bit of a stretch, but I think one that is worth the place. It’s one that does stretch out throughout the year, but not exactly how you would think of it. The second place of the top five stories…
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Marvel Day at Sea to Offer Some Sweet Treats Aboard the Disney Cruise Line
Marvel Day at Sea is almost back for cruisers aboard the Disney Dream. When it returns, guests aboard the ship can experience many different heroic encounters with some of their favorite Marvel heroes. The Marvel Day at Sea cruises will be offered on select cruises out of Miami and guests will get to see the…
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D23: The Official Disney Fan Club Debuts the Mickey Mouse “Leader of the Club” Milestone Statue For 2023 Gold Members
D23: The Official Disney Fan Club has officially debuted its 2023 D23 Gold Member Collector Set. The set this year is a celebration of Disney’s 100th anniversary. The Mickey Mouse “Leader of the Club” Milestone Statue was designed by artist James Fauntleroy and will be available to both new and renewing D23 Gold Members in…
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Top 5 Disney Stories of 2022: #3 D23 Parks Panel Announcements
As we get to the mid-section of the countdown list, it may seem odd to combine several items into one, but these were all part of one big panel at the D23 Expo this year. So, here we go with the third positive Disney story of 2022. What Will Be At It? It was very…
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Disney and positive stuff – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #640
Welcome to the final episode of GEEKS CORNER in 2022! There are a lot of things to discuss this week both looking back at the last year and also looking forward. This week, the Geeks talk about how courtesy is now a formalized policy on the Disneyland website. They also talk about what is coming…
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An Updated Look at the Progress of Cotino – A Storyliving by Disney Community
Storyliving by Disney was announced in February of this year. When it was announced, it was shared that the first community will be in Rancho Mirage, in the Coachella Valley. This is in the same general area where Walt Disney once owned a home and would spend time relaxing with his family. “For nearly 100…
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Top 5 Disney Stories of 2022: #4 Avengers Campus Paris
As we keep counting down positive Disney stories of 2022, one takes us clear into another side of the globe from fifth place. Avengers Campus Paris opened this last summer and made quite the impact both in its own setting and even here in the States. Here is why it earned its fourth place of…
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Shanghai Disney Resort to Ring in the New Year with Special Celebrations
Shanghai, December 27, 2022 – With the New Year just around the corner, Shanghai Disney Resort is gearing up to ring in 2023 with guests and fans in signature Disney style. Celebrations will feature an assortment of unique offerings, including a dazzling fireworks display illuminating the world’s largest Disney castle as a grand finale of 2022.…
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The Magic of Disney And Positive Stuff
As we wrap up 2022 and look forward to 2023 I thought I’d take a few minutes to share where Daps Magic is and where it is going. There is a lot to be excited about as we look in both directions. This last year has seen a lot of change for both me and…
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Top 5 Disney Stories of 2022: #5 Galactic Starcruiser
It is time again for the top five positive Disney stories of the year! It certainly has been an interesting year with all that has happened. If you wonder how the list is decided, it is based on consideration of what has garnered the most attention and had a lengthy impact for 2022. That impact…
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ABC and The Wonderful World of Disney To Air Fan-Favorite Movies Every Sunday Night in January
Lineup Includes ‘The Lion King’ (2019) and ‘Finding Nemo’ Plus, Broadcast World Premieres of ‘Beauty and the Beast’ (2017), ‘Iron Man’ and ‘The Avengers’ ABC is set to air beloved films from across Disney’s unparalleled catalog of titles for five consecutive Sunday nights in January, beginning Jan.1 at 8 p.m. Throughout the entire month, ABC will…
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Walt Disney World Railroad Officially Reopens After Multi-Year Closure
The Walt Disney World Railroad if officially open again and taking guests on a tour around the Magic Kingdom. This opening day attraction has been closed for four years to accommodate the building of the new TRON Lightcycle/Run attraction that is set to open in Tomorrowland in the spring. The reopening of the Walt Disney…
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Actor Judge Reinhold Visits Santa Goofy at Walt Disney World Resort
Actor Judge Reinhold stopped by Walt Disney World and said hi to Santa Goofy. The visit was on December 15th and the actor visited with his wife and daughter. He also brought his own Disney festive sweater to meet with Santa Goofy at Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park. Reinhold was one of the co-stars of…
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Disney Character Outfits Revealed for Disney Cruise Line’s “Silver Anniversary At Sea”
The Disney Cruise Line is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2023. It was originally launched in 1998, and since then, it has been taking guests on magical journeys on the high seas. Next year, the Disney Cruise Line will be having a “Silver Anniversary at Sea” celebration that will include entertainment, merchandise, celebratory experiences, and other…
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Disney Legend Andreas Deja to Host Discussion About “The Jungle Book” With Animation Greats at The Walt Disney Family Museum
Disney Andreas Deja loves Walt Disney’s The Jungle Book. He loves it so much that he helped The Walt Disney Family Museum curate theWalt Disney’s The Jungle Book: Making a Masterpiece exhibit that takes a beautiful in-depth look at this film. On January 7, 2023, Dejas will be hosting a discussion with some animation greats…
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‘Disney Story Beyond’ Offers New Storytelling Experience at Tokyo Disneyland
A new way to experience some beloved attractions at Tokyo Disneyland has been announced. Disney Story Beyond ” will focus on one attraction at a time and develop stories that go beyond those guests may be familiar with.” Basically, this will add more story elements and characters for guests to interact with virtually beyond what…
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Walt Disney World Railroad Returning to Magic Kingdom for Holiday Season With New Voiceover
Guests visiting the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World will soon be able to experience the Walt Disney World Railroad once again. Today, the Disney Parks Blog announced that the railroad will be returning after being closed for over four years. The return of this opening-day attraction to the Magic Kingdom will also see a…
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Bob Iger Emails Disney Fans to Express Gratitude and Share Optimism for the Future
Today Disney fans received an email from recently returned Disney CEO Bob Iger. In the email with the subject heading “A Holiday Message from Bob Iger,” he shares gratitude for the Disney fans. “Disney is fortunate to have the most devoted and enthusiastic fans,” Iger said in the email. He continued on to share about…
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Walt Disney World Resort 50th Anniversary Grand Finale Merchandise Arriving in January
The end of the Walt Disney World Resort 50th Anniversary celebration ends on March 31, 2023. As the World’s Most Magical Celebration draws to a conclusion, Disney is releasing its final new merchandise collection connected with it. Today, Disney has shared some of the items that will be included in this Walt Disney World Resort…
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The LA Schleppers Klezmer Band Helps Downtown Disney Celebrate First Night of Hanukkah
On Sunday night guests passing by the Downtown Disney Live! stage at Downtown Disney District could get a little taste of Hanukkah as The LA Schleppers Klezmer Band performed throughout the night. This band was a lot of fun and brought genuine warmth to a very cool night. The band included instrumentalists playing the marimba,…
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Disney Royalty Returning to Cinderella’s Royal Table at Magic Kingdom
Disney character dining is returning to Cinderella’s Royal Table at Magic Kingdom. This magical meal setting is inside of Cinderella Castle and will make any diner feel like royalty. After a hiatus that dates back to the closure of Magic Kingdom due to the pandemic in 2020, Disney royalty will be returning to this dining…
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Disney Wins Multiple Good Housekeeping 2023 Family Travel Awards
Good Housekeeping has given Disney several 2023 Family Travel Awards. A first for Good Housekeeping this year, the Family Travel Awards are honors pulled together by “travel experts, product analysts and vacation enthusiasts joined forces to find the best products, services and destinations for every preference.” The Good Housekeeping Institute does this. To pick the…
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Five & Dime Jalopy Returns With A New Penny to Disney California Adventure
Five & Dime returned to Disney California Adventure today aboard the Jalopy. The group also had Penny joining them in the place of T-Bone on guitar and vocals. The first show at 11:10 AM were multiple managers excitedly filming the performance. The performance for the day included several holiday tunes with Dime singing most of…
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Walt Disney Studios Cast Choir MeloD23 Brings Magic of Christmas to Light Up the Season
On December 11, 2022, D23 hosted Light Up the Season and guests descended on the Walt Disney Studios for this fantastic holiday party. There was plenty of food, merchandise, magical moments, and entertainment to enjoy at this holiday party. However, one of the things that really stood out to me was the Walt Disney Studios…