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Disney Twenty-Three | DISNEY THIS DAY | March 10, 2009
On this day in 2009, the first issue of the ‘Disney twenty-three’ magazine was released with the launch of D23: The Official Disney Fan Club. That first Spring 2009 issue featured a black and white cover photo of a young Walt Disney behind a film camera. Released quarterly, the publication is known for its exclusive…
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President of Walt Disney Imagineering, Barbara Bouza, Stepping Down
The President of Walt Disney Imagineering, Barbara Bouza, has announced that she is stepping down in the coming month from her post at Disney. She joined Imagineering in 2020 before replacing Bob Weiss as President of WDI when he retired. Upon her departure, Bruce Vaughn will be taking the reigns at Imagineering. He has been…
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Splash | DISNEY THIS DAY | March 9, 1984
On this day in 1984, the first Touchstone Pictures film, ‘Splash’ was released. ‘Splash’ was directed by Ron Howard and starred Tom Hanks, Daryl Hannah, John Candy, and Eugene Levy. Tom Hanks’s character falls in love with a mermaid when she saves him from drowning first as a boy and then 20 years later. She…
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Disney Shares Highlights of Bob Iger’s Morgan Stanley Conference Q&A
This last week Disney CEO Bob Iger had a question and answer session at the Morgan Stanley Conference. During this session, he highlighted where Disney is and where it is going. The overarching message that Iger gave during this conference was that of optimism. Speaking about how Disney is poised for a strong future, “I…
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Disney Channel Rocks! – Then And Now
This week at GUIDE: Disneyland After Dark: Disney Channel Nite, a show called Disney Channel Rocks! was offered multiple times throughout the event. This show was an instant hit by those in attendance as they heard some of their favorite songs from different Disney Channel programs. This performance lasted about 15 minutes and had four…
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Disney Store Launches Preschool Shop
The Disney Store has launched the ultimate destination for young Disney fans and their parents in the form of its new Preschool Shop. This promises to be the ultimate destination for Disney Junior merchandise. The Disney Store Preschool Shop is where toys, apparel, and more inspired by beloved Disney Junior shows and characters have been specially…
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The Walt Disney Company Announces the Passing of Disney Legend Carl Bongirno
The Walt Disney Company announced today the passing of Disney Legend Carl Bongirno. He passed away on March 5, 2024. He was 86. A financial leader in the Disney Parks, he was instrumental when the company was adding new parks like EPCOT, Tokyo Disneyland, and Disneyland Paris. Before that, he was a part of “Project…
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ValueAct Capital Reiterates Support For Disney As Proxy Fight Continues
ValueAct Capital reiterated its support for The Walt Disney Company as billionaire Nelson Peltz’s Trian Fund Management continues to push its agenda in a proxy fight for seats on Disney’s board. “As legacy technologies transition to digital platforms, we believe Disney can lead the media industry forward,” ValueAct Co-CEO Mason Morfit said in a statement.…
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Freddie Prinze Jr. | DISNEY THIS DAY | March 8, 1976
On this day in 1976, actor Freddie Prinze Jr. was born. Known by Star Wars fans as the voice of Kanan Jarrus, his work has appeared in ‘Star Wars Rebels,’ ‘Star Wars: The Bad Batch,’ and ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.’ He has also voiced roles for Disney in ‘Kim Possible: A Stitch in…
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Disneyland Resort Offers Exclusive Magnet and Disney Character Experiences For Magic Key Holders This Month!
Disneyland Magic Key Holders get special benefits throughout the year, and another one is coming very soon. From March 11-14 and again from March 18-21, Magic Key Holders can stop by the Hyperion Theater at Disney California Adventure to celebrate movie night! While there, you can encounter special characters from select animated feature films, and…
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Disney Cruise Line Highlights Mexico’s Baja Peninsula Cruises From San Diego
The Disney Cruise Line is highlighting cruises aboard the Disney Wonder that start in San Diego and take cruisers on adventures south to Mexico’s Baja Peninsula. The cruises range in length with 3-Night, 4-Night, and 7-Night itineraries available. They can be booked through Mouseways Travel, the official travel partner of Daps Magic. The cruises allow…
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COMING SOON: See Disney Dining Availability for Multiple Days for Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts
Disney Dining is about to get a fairly useful and substantial update. Today it was announced by Disney that guests going to the Disneyland or Walt Disney World Resorts will soon be able to see dining availability for multiple days with a single search. Soon guests will be able to see results to their search…
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Disney Shares Magic Behind 3 Topiaries at 2024 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival
The 2024 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival is now in full bloom. As the the festival continues to delight guests with its flowers, entertainment, merchandise, and more, Disney has shared how 3 specifics topiaries are extra magical this year. Read below how these flowers have added magic for this festival with a blend of…
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Pirates of the Caribbean | DISNEY THIS DAY | March 7, 1997
On this day in 1997, the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction at Disneyland was rededicated for its 30th year following a three-month refurbishment. The renovation would mark the first major changes in the ride’s history, addressing some of the problematic scenes. The pirates who previously chased women now saw the roles reversed. The “Pooped Pirate”…
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Disney Channel Nite – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #702
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week, there are quite a few fun topics to geek out about! First off, the Geeks went to Disneyland After Dark: Disney Channel Nite this week. They discuss about all of the different elements of this special after-hours event at Disneyland. They also discuss their favorite Disney channel series and…
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Disney Aims to Get Streaming Platforms to Netflix’s Technical Level
Disney CEO Bob Iger is acknowledging that the company is behind when it comes to streaming technology. Iger wants Disney to be on Netflix’s level in terms of technical capabilities, and that means Disney has some catching up to do. “We need to be at their level in terms of technology capability,” Iger said about…
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My Top 5 Things at Disneyland After Dark: Disney Channel Nite
This week, the Disneyland Resort held the first Disneyland After Dark: Disney Channel Nite! We were lucky enough to attend and had such a great time experiencing all there was to offer. I wanted to give my personal breakdown of the top five offerings of the event! 5. High School Musical Zombies Pep Rally This…
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CHARACTER GUIDE: Disneyland After Dark: Disney Channel Nite
On March 5 and 7, 2024, the Disneyland Resort hosted fans of the Disney Channel for Disneyland After Dark: Disney Channel Nite. This hard-ticketed event allowed for guests to enter into the park at 6:00 PM for a mix-in before the exclusive event began at 9:00 PM and continued until 1:00 AM. The event saw…
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A Whole New World | DISNEY THIS DAY | March 6, 1993
On this day in 1993, the single version of “A Whole New World” from ‘Aladdin’ reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. It would be the first theme from a Disney animated film to achieve this feat, and the only one to do so until “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” in 2022. Composed by Alan…
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Disney CEO Bob Iger Confirms ‘Avatar’ Experience to Be a Land at Disneyland Resort
On the Morgan Stanley Technology Media and Telecom Conference, Disney CEO Bob Iger confirmed that a second Avatar-themed land called Pandora will be coming to the Disneyland Resort. This announcement added some clarity to the what would be coming to the Disneyland Resort from the Avatar franchise. During the call, Iger shared that the scope…
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Alice in Wonderland | DISNEY THIS DAY | March 5, 2010
On this day in 2010, the live action ‘Alice in Wonderland’ film was released in theaters. Directed by Tim Burton, it was loosely based on two Lewis Carroll books, ‘Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland’ and ‘Through the Looking Glass.’ A 19-year-old Alice returns to Underland, a place she visited as a girl. She sets out with…
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Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, and Friends Get New Outfits for Disney Cruise Line’s Castaway Cay
Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, and several other Disney friends have new outfits for when Disney Cruise Line guests visit Castaway Cay. The characters new outfits debuted last week. These new outfits are vibrant, colorful, and perfect for vacationing in the Bahamas. The Disney Cruise Line shared photos of these new outfits. Check them out below.…
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Have You Tried These 2024 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival Items Yet?
On Friday, March 1, 2024, the 2024 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival kicked off at the Disneyland Resort. This festival is full of fun food and wine offerings, entertainment offerings, merchandise, and more (did we mention Soarin’ Over California has returned!?)! On the opening day, the Daps Magic team was invited to a…
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Disney Store Announces Arrival of New ‘Beauty and the Beast’ Makeup Collection by Sigma Beauty
The Disney Store, Disney’s online retail destination, has announced a new makeup collection by Sigma Beauty that is themed to Beauty and the Beast. This new collection takes inspiration from French architecture, antique décor, and the magic of the characters from Disney’s animated Beauty and the Beast. It features four stunning beauty products sure to make…