Tag: Disney Geek News
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Red Car News Boys – 25 Years at Disney California Adventure
25 years ago today Disney California Adventure opened as Disney’s California Adventure. Daps Magic team member Doug Marsh was one of the first 30 people to get into the park on that day. He wrote about the day and park here. Through the last quarter of a century, Disney California Adventure has had many different…
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Disney’s California Adventure As It Was On February 8, 2001
When Disney’s California Adventure opened its doors to the public, it was intended to be the crown jewel of the Disney Decade. In reality, it was two years overdue, after some ten years of announcements, promises, and false starts. This will not be another article about that particular odyssey, as there are plenty of other…
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D23 Celebrates Disney California Adventure Past, Present, and Future with Anniversary Event
On February 7, 2026, D23 hosted a special event that was a tribute to the past, present, and future for Disney California Adventure. The event was held at the Disneyland Hotel and is a part of the D23 Spotlight Series. The event included imagineers past and present who shared about Disney California Adventure from their…
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Humphrey the Bear Makes Happy Debut at Disneyland Resort
On Friday, the Disneyland Resort kicked off its 25th anniversary celebration of Disney California Adventure and Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa. This saw limited time offerings like Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse in new Disney California Adventure-inspired outfits on Buena Vista Street, the return of Soarin’ Over California for a limited time, the opening…
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Incoming and Outgoing Disney CEOs Spend Morning at Disneyland
On Friday, February 6, 2026, Disney California Adventure began celebrating its 25th anniversary ahead of the actual milestone on February 8th. It also was a day when guests saw incoming Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro with outgoing Disney CEO Bob Iger in the parks. The duo made their way to The Happiest Place on Earth to…
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Golden Dreams – 25 Years at Disney California Adventure
25 years ago today, many attractions and experiences were being dedicated ahead of the official opening of Disney California Adventure on February 8, 2001. One of these attractions was Golden Dreams. This was a show about the history of California. It was in the Golden State area of the park in the location where The…
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Minnie’s Fly Girls – 25 Years at Disney California Adventure
On Sunday, February 8, 2026, Disney California Adventure will turn 25. Through the last quarter of a century, this park has grown and it has evolved. There have been changes to attractions, restaurants, shops, and entertainment through the years. One fan favorite is Minnie’s Fly Girls. This show ran for entirely too short of a…
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Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse Debut Disney California Adventure 25th Anniversary Outfits
Sunday, February 8, 2026 is the 25th anniversary of Disney California Adventure. Originally called Disney’s California Adventure, the park has always celebrated the spirit of adventure that comes out of California. This originally focused on the state itself and then later on Walt Disney’s “suitcase and a dream” as he ventured out to California to…
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Tribute to Beloved Guest Appears on Main Street, USA
For many years, guests walking down Main Street, USA would pass a guy in a Dodgers regalia sitting on what was commonly referred to as the porch on the bench. Known as the Porch Potato, Frank sat there and made friends for many years at The Happiest Place on Earth. Some people endearingly called him…
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New ‘The Muppet Show’ Theme Available on Music Streaming Services
The Muppet Show is back. Fans new and old can watch The Muppet Show special on Disney+ as it is now streaming (read Daps Magic’s review here). Along with the new show streaming on Disney+, the theme to the show has been re-recorded and released on major music streaming services. This includes Apple Music and…
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Scrims Come Down After Demolition of Former Home of Earl of Sandwich at Disneyland Resort
The Earl of Sandwich has had a couple of homes at the Disneyland Resort. Currently, it is in a temporary location on the west end of Downtown Disney District near the Star Wars Trading Post. Its most recent home was in the former La Brea Bakery near the Esplanade. This location was recently demolished to…
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Outgoing Disney CEO Bob Iger Sends Thank You Message to D23 Members
On March 18, 2026, Josh D’Amaro will take on the role of CEO for The Walt Disney Company. Bob Iger, who has been the CEO of Disney for the better part of two decades will take on an advisory role and then retire at the end of the year. Before he leaves the company, Iger…
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Walt Disney World Passholders Can Go “Wilde” for New Passholder Magnet
Walt Disney World Annual Passholders are invited to visit Disney’s Animal Kingdom to pick up a new Passholder magnet featuring the sly fox Nick Wilde and the determined Judy Hopps from “Zootopia” and “Zootopia 2.” This magnet is definitely one you will go “Wilde” for! Passholders can pick up this special magnet at Discovery Trading…
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New Audio-Animatronic Figures to Debut in Epcot’s Frozen Ever After on February 12th
EPCOT’s Frozen Ever After is getting some of its Audio-Animatronic figures updated. Currently, the attraction is closed while the updates are put in place. When it reopens, Anna and Elsa will look better than ever before in the Walt Disney World Resort attraction. The attraction is set to reopen with the enhanced figures on February…
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ElecTRONica – 25 Years at Disney California Adventure
On February 8, 2026, Disney California Adventure will be celebrating its 25th anniversary. Through the years, attractions have come on gone. Entertainment has come and gone. Shops have come and gone. Though many things have changed through the years, many memories have also been made at Disneyland Resort’s second park. One favorite memory of the…
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EPCOT’s Impressions de France and Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along to Close for Refurbishment
Two shows that share a theater in EPCOT will be closing for refurbishment later this month. The home of Impressions de France and the Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along will be closing on February 22, 2026 for a routine refurbishment. The following post was found on the Walt Disney World website for the attraction: Impressions…
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Aladdin – A Musical Stage Spectacular – 25 Years of Disney California
Disney California Adventure will be celebrating its 25th anniversary on February 8, 2026. For the celebration of this milestone, Disney has announced a few things. This includes some special offerings that include new costumes for Mickey and Minnie Mouse on Buena Vista Street, the return of Soarin’ Over California Adventure, new merchandise, food, and a…
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‘The Muppet Show’ and ‘We Call It Imagineering’ Debut on Disney+
Today is a big day for Disney+ subscribers. Two new shows have debuted on Disney’s streaming service. They are very different, but Disney fans will love them both. First off, The Muppet Show special has arrived. This is a new take on the classic Jim Henson series that first debuted 50 years ago. This special…
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Facts About the Napa Rose Restaurant at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa
The Napa Rose will be reopening on February 6, 2026, after a multi-month refurbishment. When it does, it will offer beautiful and delicious new dining options in refreshed dining areas that balance the past and the present. This comes as the restaurant celebrates its 25th anniversary. To see photos of the restaurant and the food…
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More Details About Napa Rose at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa Revealed Ahead of Reopening
On February 6, 2026, the Napa Rose at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa will be reopening after an extended refurbishment. When it reopens, it will be better and more beautiful than ever. With its refreshed design and elevated menu, the restaurant will be entering a new chapter that starts as it celebrates its 25th anniversary.…
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Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings Adds Haunted Mansion Courtyard to List of Venue Offerings
“As long as we both shall live….” said the bride in the attic said for many years at Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion. Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings will soon be allowing happy couples to tie the knot on the steps of the Haunted Mansion. The addition of the new wedding location is the newest of more than…
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Chase and Disney Launch the Disney® Inspire Visa® Card Featuring Exclusive Benefits for Cardmembers
Chase and Disney today announced the launch of the Disney® Inspire Visa® Card ($149 Annual Fee), expanding the current lineup of Disney® Visa® and Disney® Premier Visa® Cards. Together, Chase and Disney provide Cardmembers with exclusive benefits and rewards that elevate their Disney experiences. The Disney Inspire Visa Card unlocks value and rewards for Cardmembers…
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A New CEO and a New Muppet Show – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #801
In this episode of Geeks Corner, hosts Mr. Daps and Caitie discuss the recent appointment of Josh D’Amaro as the new CEO of the Walt Disney Company, exploring his journey within the company and his vision for the future. They also delve into the revival of The Muppet Show, highlighting its nostalgic elements while embracing…
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A New Chapter of Magic: Josh D’Amaro & Dana Walden Lead the Way
The future of The Walt Disney Company just got a lot brighter! In this episode, Mr. Daps dives into the historic announcement that Josh D’Amaro will become the next CEO of Disney, with Dana Walden stepping into the role of President and the company’s first-ever Chief Creative Officer. Uncover how Disney’s next chapter is being…