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Mickey Mouse | DISNEY THIS DAY | December 30, 1980
On this day in 1980, the U.S. Selective Service System sent a draft registration notice to Mickey Mouse. The humorous reminder was sent to “Michael M. Mouse” at Disneyland. It notified him that he was at risk of becoming a draft dodger since registration was required for all young men. Disneyland responded that Mickey was…
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Top 5 of 2025: #3 – Walt Disney World Resort Enters New Era of Transformation
With 2025 coming to an end, Daps Magic is looking at some of the biggest stories of the year. For the last five days of 2025, Daps Magic is sharing the top five stories of the year. There are many different things that are taken into consideration when picking these stories. This includes the impact…
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Droid Factory Friday Coming to Disney Store and Disney Parks
The Disney Store and Disney Parks have announced a new series is coming in January. Called Droid Factory Friday, this will launch on January 2, 2026, as a monthly celebration with a brand-new Droid Factory figure being released on the first Friday of every month. Each droid in the series will be completely unique and…
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Disney to Celebrate USA’s 250th Anniversary with Entry in 2026 Tournament of Roses Parade
The Walt Disney Company announced that it would be participating in the 2026 Tournament of Roses Parade. This year, Disney will be celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States of America with an entry called Disney Celebrates America. This entry is designed as a tribute to the 250th anniversary of the country. This will…
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Otis Harlan | DISNEY THIS DAY | December 29, 1865
On this day in 1865, old Hollywood character actor and comedian Otis Harlan was born. Harlan began his career in farce comedies on Broadway and vaudeville in the 1890s and early 1900s. He was famous for appearing in Irving Berlin’s ragtime musicals. For Disney, Harlan is best known for voicing Happy in ‘Snow White and…
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Man and the Moon | DISNEY THIS DAY | December 28, 1955
On this day in 1955, “Man and the Moon” was released as part of a three-part ‘Disneyland’ television series about space travel. Disney animator Ward Kimball directed, co-wrote, and co-hosted the episode that discussed humanity’s fascination with the moon across history. Aerospace engineer Dr. Wernher von Braun described scientists’ preparations for a mission to orbit…
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12 Photos of Walt Disney World Christmas ~ Photoniks ~ Episode 12
Happy Holidays! On this episode of Photoniks, Mr. Daps and Clocky are joined by Denise and Jeff from MouseSteps.com. Together, they explore Disney history through 12 photos of Walt Disney World in the very early days. This includes pictures of the first Christmas at Magic Kingdom with the first Christmas Tree, Cinderella Castle, Tomorrowland, and…
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Disney Shares Closer Look at Buddy Ahead of Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin Reopening
Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom is currently getting refurbished and upgraded. The upgrades include a new show scene, updated ride vehicles, and gameplay enhancements. They also include a new support bot named Buddy. Buddy makes sure departing Space Rangers are fully prepared for their mission, enthusiastically providing encouragement, final…
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Playful Pan | DISNEY THIS DAY | December 27, 1930
On this day in 1930, the ‘Silly Symphony’ ‘Playful Pan’ was released. The Greek God Pan, a goat-like satyr, comes to Earth and brings music and mischief to the forest. At first, all of the flora and fauna are enchanted by his pan pipe. Soon, though, lightning strikes and starts a fire, threatening everyone in…
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VIDEO: Snow Falls in Downtown Disney District
There are a few different places to experience snow during the Holidays at the Disneyland Resort. The most obvious of these is in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle or on Main Street, U.S.A. However, Downtown Disney District also offers snow nightly (weather permitting) during the holidays. This takes place multiple times a night near the…
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Walt Disney Studios Passes $6 Billion at Box Office
The Walt Disney Studios has done something that hasn’t been done since before the pandemic. It has passed $6 billion at the global box office. While this was once not uncommon, since the pandemic, audiences have not returned to theaters with the same gusto as they had before. Currently, domestically, Disney has brought in over…
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Temuera Morrison | DISNEY THIS DAY | December 26, 1960
On this day in 1960, actor Temuera Morrison was born in New Zealand. He is best known for portraying Jango Fett and his clones, including the adult Boba Fett and the Clone Troopers, in the ‘Star Wars’ universe. Morrison’s first ‘Star Wars’ film was ‘Attack of the Clones’ in 2002. He maintained the roles for…
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One Hour in Wonderland | DISNEY THIS DAY | December 25, 1950
On this day in 1950, ‘One Hour in Wonderland’ aired on NBC as Walt Disney’s very first television special. Walt hosted the program as a holiday party at his home. Guests included Edgar Bergen and his ventriloquist dummies, Bobby Driscoll, Kathryn Beaumont, and Walt’s two daughters. The group watched various Disney clips plus a sneak…
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Winnie the Pooh | DISNEY THIS DAY | December 23, 1925
On this day in 1925, the very first Winnie the Pooh story was published in ‘The London Evening News’ on Christmas Eve. It was called “In Which We Are Introduced to Winnie-the-Pooh and Some Bees, and the Stories Begin.” Readers met a certain silly old bear, originally known as “Edward Bear,” and followed his search…
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Newest ‘Disney Unscripted’ Reveals How Jungle Cruise Becomes Jingle Cruise Overnight
A new episode of Disney Unscripted has been released by Disney Parks. In this episode, Disney shares a behind-the-scenes look at how the Jungle Cruise becomes the Jingle Cruise overnight. This video shows how the magic of Disney brings the merriment of the holidays to this classic Adventureland attraction in Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney…
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Walt Disney World Railroad | DISNEY THIS DAY | December 23, 2022
On this day in 2022, the Walt Disney World Railroad reopened at the Magic Kingdom after a four-year hiatus. The Railroad was suspended in December 2018 for the construction of the TRON Lightcycle/Run attraction. The project included a new tunnel for the train to pass through. The Walt Disney World Railroad started as an opening…
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Disney Shakes Up Movie Release Schedule in Coming Years
Disney is shaking up the release schedule for several of its movies in the next couple of years. As moviegoers gear up for 2026, Disney revealed that in both 2026 and 2027, some films are getting new release dates. Below is a look at the changes that are coming in the coming years. 2026 Release…
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VIDEO: Tour of lululemon in Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort
This last weekend, lululemon opened in the Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort. This store sells the popular line of athletic clothes and is found in the building that formerly housed the ESPN Zone several years ago. On the opening weekend, the Daps Magic team stopped by to take a tour of the new…
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O Brother, Where Art Thou? | DISNEY THIS DAY | December 22, 2000
On this day in 2000, ‘O Brother, Where Art Thou?’ was released by Disney’s Touchstone Pictures. It loosely adapted elements of Homer’s ‘The Odyssey’ into the Depression Era in the Deep South. Three convicts escape from a chain gang and go through a series of fantastical escapades while searching for hidden treasure and evading a…
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The Avengers Face Off Against Loki in New Avengers Campus Moment at Disney California Adventure
A new moment is happening at Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure. Happening a couple of times a day, the Avengers are called upon to stop the disruption that Loki is bringing to the land. The moment begins with some ominous music coming to life in the area. Shortly after, Loki can be seen walking…
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Five & Dime Brings Added Holiday Cheer to Carthay Circle at Disney California Adventure
On any given day at Disney California Adventure, guests walking through Carthay Circle can find Five & Dime performing on a stage in front of the fountain in the middle of the circle. During the holidays, these performances have added merry magic. The jazz ensemble performs favorite holiday tunes, adding extra cheer to the already…
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Painting to Begin on Cinderella Castle at Walt Disney World Resort in January 2026
Earlier this year, at Destination D23, it was revealed that Cinderella Castle would be getting a new paint job. This new paint job would be inspired by the beloved classic paint job that many Disney fans had grown up seeing when visiting Magic Kingdom. One big question that has remained is when the painting would…
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Swiss Family Robinson | DISNEY THIS DAY | December 21, 1960
On this day in 1960, ‘Swiss Family Robinson’ opened in theaters. It was loosely based on the 1812 novel by Swiss author Johann David Wyss. A family en route to New Guinea is attacked by pirates and shipwrecked on a deserted island, filmed in real-world Tobago. The resourceful group builds an elaborate treehouse and learns…
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D23 Hosts Jolly Holiday Party at Walt Disney Studios Lot
On Sunday, December 14, 2025, D23 hosted its holiday party at the iconic Walt Disney Studios lot. This holiday party came after a couple of nights of cast member parties that were also held on the lot. D23: A Jolly Holiday on the Lot gave D23 Gold Members the chance to visit the historic Disney…