Tag: Disney Geek News
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VIDEOS: 1991 Disneyland Hotel & Vacational Campground Tour
One of the things that the Daps Magic team really enjoys is looking back at Disney of days gone by. In this case, the look back is at the Disneyland Hotel and Vacationland Campground. The family of Mr. Daps used to visit on rare occasion. Below, are two videos that are nearly identical of a…
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Disney Shares About Bringing ‘Soarin’ Across America’ to Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts
As part of its celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States of America, Disney has announced that it will be bringing a new version of Soarin’ to Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort. This will take fliers on a journey across the United States of America where they will get to see…
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Disney Announces Plans for 250th Anniversary Celebration of the United States of America
The Walt Disney Company announced “Disney Celebrates America” today. This will be its celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States of America. It will include a new version of Soarin’, a 24-hour multi-platform broadcast, a significant donation to Blue Star Families, and more. This special celebration will begin on Veterans Day 2025 and…
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Soarin’ Across America Announced for Disneyland and Walt Disney World
Next summer as the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, a new version of Soarin’ will debut at the Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort. Soarin’ Across America will debut at Disney California Adventure at the Disneyland Resort and EPCOT at Walt Disney World Resort in the summer of 2026. A poster for the…
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‘Tron: Ares’ Reaches $100 Million Mark During Second Weekend in Theaters
Tron: Ares has reached the $100 million mark at the box office during its second weekend in theaters. During the second weekend, the film was down 54% internationally and earned an additional $14.1 million. The film has earned $48.8 million internationally so far. Domestically, he has earned $54.6 million. In total, the film has earned…
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New Episode of ‘We Call It Imagineering’ Looks at Haunted Mansion, Phantom Manor & Mystic Manor
A new episode of We Call It Imagineering has been released by Walt Disney Imagineering on YouTube. The episode looks at the Haunted Mansion. This looks at the different iterations of this iconic attraction around the world, appropriately during the Halloween season. This includes Haunted Mansions, Phantom Manor, and Mystic Manor. Check out the full…
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VIDEO: Journey into Imagination with Figment
Journey Into Imagination with Figment is the third and current version of the attraction at the Imagination Pavilion in EPCOT. The attraction originally opened on March 3, 1983. From 1983 until 1988, the original version of the attraction, called Journey Into Imagination, was what guests experienced when visiting the Imagination Pavilion at EPCOT. It had…
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Tickets Now Available for D23 On the Road: Home Alone
In 1990, Home Alone debuted to the world on the silver screen. It became an instant Christmas classic. Now, 35 years later, D23 is celebrating this film with screenings throughout the United States. Tickets for these screenings are now available. These special events will be taking place at different theaters throughout the country on select…
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VIDEO: Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away
Earlier this year, Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away debuted at the Walt Disney World Resort. This is the newest iteration of a nighttime parade to come from Disney. The opening of the parade is reminiscent of the Main Street Electrical Parade. Then the orchestral score takes over and builds on the legacy that started…
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Lorcana Reveals New Classification of Cards with the Whispers in the Well Set
Lorcana has revealed a new classification of cards with the Whispers in the Well set. This comes after the success of Fabled this summer. This new set will join the game this fall and introduce a brand-new classification of cards for players to experience. Disney shared the following information about this new set and classification:
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The Walt Disney Family Museum Announces: 70 Years of Lady and the Tramp (1955) with Disney Author and Historian Marcy Carriker Smothers and Peggy Lee’s Granddaughter Holly Foster Wells
A special event celebrating the 70th anniversary of Lady and the Tramp. The event will include a special conversation led by author and Disney food and travel expert Marcy Carriker Smothers with the president of Peggy Lee Associates and granddaughter of singer-songwriter Peggy Lee, Holly Foster Wells. They will talk about the film’s origins, impact,…
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New Exhibit, ‘Happiest Place on Earth: The Disneyland Story,’ Coming to The Walt Disney Family Museum
A new exhibit that celebrates 70 years of Disneyland is coming to The Walt Disney Family Museum. The new exhibit, called Happiest Place on Earth: The Disneyland Story, is an original special exhibition curated by award-winning producer and Disney Legend Don Hahn, with the museum Director of Collections and Exhibitions Marina Villar Delgado. The exhibit is…
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Trick or Treat Shake Flight Coming to Black Tap at Downtown Disney
If you have ever visited Black Tap Craft Burgers and Shakes in Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort, you know that you are going to get some great food and over-the-top shakes. Now Black Tap is offering some shakes as part of their Halloween lineup, you didn’t know you needed. The Trick or Treat…
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Halloween Time Magic Comes to Children’s Hospital of Orange County Thanks to Disneyland Resort
Some of the young patients at the Children’s Hospital of Orange County were treated to some Halloween magic thanks to the Disneyland Resort. This comes as the Disneyland Resort is in the midst of its Halloween Time celebrations. For those kids at CHOC who were unable to be at the Happiest Place on Earth, however,…
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Walt Disney World Resort’s Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Converting to 2D
Currently, guests who experience Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure at EPCOT put on 3D glasses when they shrink down to go on an adventure with the little Chef Remy. Soon, this will not be the case. Walt Disney World Resort has announced that the attraction will be converted from 3D to 2D very soon. The announcement can…
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Great American Waffle Co. at Tokyo Disneyland to Require Mobile Ordering in November
The Great American Waffle Co. at Tokyo Disneyland is the destination for Mickey waffles. This location is very popular as guests stop by for their fix of the popular food at Tokyo Disney Resort. Starting on November 1st, the location will be transitioning to mobile ordering only. This will simplify the process and also make…
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Mickey Mouse Icon Peppermint Swirl Tumblers Arrive on Disney Store
Two new holiday Starbucks tumblers have arrived at the Disney Store. Two sizes of the Mickey Mouse Icon Peppermint Swirl from Starbucks are now available. One is 40 ounces and the other is 24 ounces. One has a straw and the other has a charm. Below are the details for each of these tumblers. Currently,…
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VIDEO: Happily Ever After at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom
Since it debuted in 2017, Happily Ever After has been a fan favorite fireworks spectacular at the Magic Kingdom. The nighttime spectacular includes pyrotechnics, projections, and other effects. This is a celebration of favorite Disney stories that remind people to reach out and find their Happily Ever After. Recently, the Daps Magic team stopped by…
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Snow Falls on Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland
As has become consistent in recent years, snow has fallen on Sleeping Beauty Castle ahead of Halloween. Throughout this week, the castle has progressively collected more snow. This comes ahead of the arrival of the Holidays at Disneyland Resort on November 14, 2025. The snow on the castle has arrived in recent years on the…
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New Poster Released for ‘Zootopia: Better Zoogether!’ Ahead of Attraction’s Debut
A new poster has been revealed for Zootopia: Better Zoogether! This comes ahead of the debut of the 4D experience in the Tree of Life in Disney’s Animal Kingdom on November 7, 2025. The new poster gives a view of some of the characters that will be seen in the show. It also teases what…
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Trailer Released for ‘LEGO Disney Frozen: Operation Puffins’
A trailer has been released for LEGO Disney Frozen: Operation Puffins. This comes ahead of the original special arrival on Disney+ on October 24, 2025. Check out the trailer below! LEGO Disney Frozen: Operation Puffins After the events of Frozen, Anna and Elsa want to start fresh in Arendelle, and make the castle feel a…
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Actor Josh Brolin Visits Avengers Campus at Disneyland Resort
Actor Josh Brolin visited Avengers Campus in Disney California Adventure. This comes as Avengers Campus is in the midst of a substantial expansion. One of the new attractions coming to Avengers Campus is called Avengers Infinity Defense. Avengers Infinity Defense will take recruits to iconic locations like Asgard, Wakanda, and New York City with the Avengers and…
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Trailer Released for ‘Making Haunted Mansion Holiday with Don Hahn’ From D23 Gold Theater
A new trailer has been released for the upcoming D23 Gold Theater presentation, Making Haunted Mansion Holiday with Don Hahn. The presentation will take place on Thursday, October 23, 2025. This will be followed by an encore offering for all D23 Members on Thursday, October 30, 2025. To watch the presentation, simply go to the…
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Disneyland Paris Partner Ki SPACE Hotel & Spa Opens
In collaboration with the Real Estate Development team at Euro Disney, the Ki SPACE Hotel & Spa has opened. This is a four-star establishment situated at the heart of the Val d’Europe International Business Park. It expands the range of partner hotels near Disneyland Paris. What do you think of this new hotel partner for…