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Disney Looks Back at 30 Years of ‘Toy Story’
30 years ago, the world was introduced to Woody, Buzz, and the rest of Andy’s toys when Toy Story arrived in theaters. This movie was revolutionary in that it introduced many fans not just to Pixar, but to CGI animation. Three decades later, many of the things that this movie trailblazed are now the norm.…
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Walt Disney World Resort Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
From September 15 through October 15, 2025, Walt Disney World Resort will be celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month. This celebration can be found in the four theme parks, the Resorts collection, Disney Springs, and beyond. Last week, Daps Magic had the opportunity to interview Walt Disney World Representative Caris about some of the ways that Hispanic…
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Buzz Lightyear | DISNEY THIS DAY | September 11, 2009
On this day in 2009, Buzz Lightyear returned to Earth with Space Shuttle Discovery after two missions aboard the International Space Station. The action figure was sent to space in 2008 as part of NASA’s “Toys in Space” educational initiative. His 450-day tenure on the ISS made him the longest-serving toy in space! This Buzz…
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Disney Adventure Maiden Voyage Delayed to March 2026
The Disney Adventure’s maiden voyage has been delayed. Originally scheduled for December 15, 2025, the maiden voyage will now be March 10, 20256 in Singapore. Guests who were originally booked on the maiden voyage and impacted sailings between December 15th and March 12th have been notified by the Disney Cruise Line. Joe Schlott, President of…
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VIDEO: Disney Legend Jodi Benson Sings ‘Disneyland’ From Broadway Musical ‘Smile’ at Destination D23!
Destination D23 – A Journey Around the Worlds of Disney was a fantastic Disney fan event. It was full of moments that celebrated the history and legacy of The Walt Disney Company. Some moments looked toward the future as well. One of the moments that was particularly poignant was with D23 FANbassador Disney Legend Jodi…
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Disneyland Paris Announces Details for Disney Halloween Festival
The Disney Halloween Festival returns to Disneyland Paris on October 1, 2025. It will continue until November 2, 2025. During this time, there will be plenty of Halloween haunts to be enjoyed from Main Street, USA, and beyond. This year, The Lucky Nugget Saloon will become the Unlucky Nugget Saloon. This experience will be inspired…
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‘Zootopia’ Being Developed as a Musical by Disney Theatrical Productions
In just a couple of months, Zootopia 2 will arrive in theaters and at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Zootopia: Better Zoogether! will be opening. These aren’t the only projects based on this world that are in the works, however. Disney Theatrical Productions is developing a musical based on the original film. According to an Equity audition…
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Fall & Holiday Event at Walt Disney World Resort – Geeks Corner – Episode 780
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week, the Geeks are back in the studio after streaming live from Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort at Walt Disney World last week. The focus of this week is the second media event that took place in Walt Disney World, the Fall and Holiday Event. Mr. Daps and Caitie share about…
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The Disney Afternoon | DISNEY THIS DAY | September 10, 1990
On this day in 1990, ‘The Disney Afternoon’ aired for the first time. The 2-hour programming block, shown from 3-5 PM on weekdays, was broken up into four half-hour cartoons. Each of the seven seasons of ‘The Disney Afternoon’ included a different set of titles, with some programs only lasting one year. ‘Darkwing Duck’ aired…
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This Fall Has It All at Walt Disney World Resort!
It is an exciting time to visit Walt Disney World Resort. This fall, there are quite a few exciting things to be experienced by guests at The Most Magical Place on Earth! During a recent media event at Walt Disney World Resort, Mr. Daps sat down with Mayra to discuss all of the exciting things…
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New Christmas Parade Heading to Tokyo Disneyland for Disney Christmas
Tokyo Disney Resort announced its holiday offerings, called Disney Christmas. One of these offerings is a new Christmas parade for Tokyo Disneyland. Called Toys Wondrous Christmas!, it is the first new Christmas parade in 10 years at the park. The parade is described as follows: In this fun-filled and magical parade, toys fresh from Santa’s…
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Teacher’s Pet | DISNEY THIS DAY | September 9, 2000
On this day in 2000, the animated series ‘Teacher’s Pet’ premiered in ABC’s One Saturday Morning lineup. The show follows 4th grader Leonard and his dog Spot, who dresses up as a human and attends school. The series features some noteworthy voice talent, including Nathan Lane, Debra Jo Rupp, David Ogden Stiers, Jerry Stiller, and…
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Disney Ambassador Finalists Announced for Disneyland Resort
The Disneyland Resort has announced the finalists for the next Disney Ambassador team at The Happiest Place on Earth! The news was shared by the Disneyland Resort Ambassadors Raul and Jada on Instagram with a video showing the candidates being told they were in the final five. Check out the video below. The finalists are…
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Disney Celebrates 40 Years of ‘The Golden Girls’
On Sunday, September 14, 2025, The Golden Girls celebrates its 40th anniversary. This is the date for the premiere of this beloved show in 1985. To celebrate this milestone, Disney Entertainment Television (DET) is launching a celebratory campaign. The Golden Girls follows four friends who share their lives and laughter in Miami. This includes strong-willed…
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Disney Castle in Abu Dhabi to Incorporate Water Into Design
Since being announced earlier this year, the new Disney theme park that is being built in Abu Dhabi has had Disney fans speculating about what will be coming to this park. Specifics have been few and far between. However, in the newest episode of We Call It Imagineering, a few details were learned about this…
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It’s All About Disney Castles in New ‘We Call It Imagineering’
There are few things more iconic in the world of Disney than a castle. Since the day Disneyland opened in 1955, a castle has been an iconic part of the Disney parks experience. Since then, the castles have been a part of the “castle parks.” This includes Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom and Tokyo Disneyland,…
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Disney’s Sing Me a Story with Belle | DISNEY THIS DAY | September 8, 1995
On this day in 1995, ‘Disney’s Sing Me a Story with Belle’ debuted on the Disney Channel. The live-action series finds Belle from ‘Beauty and the Beast,’ played by Lynsey McLeod, as a bookstore owner in small-town France. She narrates classic animated Disney stories to visiting children with the help of Lewis and Carol, two…
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Bountiful Valley Farm | DISNEY THIS DAY | September 7, 2010
On this day in 2010, the Bountiful Valley Farm area of Disney California Adventure closed after nine years of operation. Offering edutainment, the walkaround farm displays celebrated the importance and variety of agriculture in California. Caterpillar sponsored an interactive exhibit of farm equipment, models of cows highlighted dairy and livestock production, and garden beds of…
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Maliboomer | DISNEY THIS DAY | September 6, 2010
On this day in 2010, the Maliboomer attraction had its last operating day in Paradise Pier at Disney California Adventure. The opening day attraction was a Space Shot-style ride built by S&S Power. It was themed after the so-called “high striker” test-of-strength carnival games, but set in outer space. At 180 feet tall, it was…
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2026-2027 Shanghai Disney Resort Ambassadors Announced
Being a Disney Resort Ambassador is one of the highest honors a Disney Cast Member can receive. This one-of-a-kind team supports and represents Cast Members at Disney parks, resorts, and experiences around the world, serving as the ultimate cheerleaders and storytellers. Disney Ambassadors lead and celebrate Disney cast, crew, Imagineers, and employees through major milestones…
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Emporium Not Returning For 2026 D23 Ultimate Disney Fan Event
The Emporium, where vendors and collectors would set up booths and tables, will not be offered for the 2026 D23 Ultimate Disney Fan Event event in Anaheim. D23: The Official Disney Fan Club announced during the Destination D23 Event this past weekend that the D23 Ultimate Disney Fan Event would be returning to the Anaheim…
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Pluto | DISNEY THIS DAY | September 5, 1930
On this day in 1930, the character that would become Pluto first appeared in the Mickey Mouse short ‘The Chain Gang.’ Pluto is one of two bloodhounds that chase after Mickey after he escapes from Peg-Leg Pete’s jail. He was drawn by Norm Ferguson, a cameraman with no formal training in art. The animation of…
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Here’s What You Need to Know About the runDisney Experience
The 2025-2026 runDisney race season kicks off this weekend. This season is full of magical courses, Disney characters, and lifelong memories are made as runners make their way through the different courses. There are multiple different lengths of races to enjoy, courses to experience, and locations to visit. As things gear up for this next…
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Disney Cruise Line Reveals More Details About Disney Destiny’s Cask & Cannon
The excitement is building as the time draws nearer for the Disney Destiny to take guests on their first voyage aboard this ship themed to heroes and villains. Ahead of its maiden voyage in November, more details are being revealed about the wonders that will be found within. Some of these details were revealed at…