Introducing 30 Years Ago in Disneyland!
One of my favorite things since starting DAPS MAGIC in 2004 has been the collection of amazing people I have been able to meet. Through the years I have met Disney legends, Muppets, incredible talent [...]
Travels with Figment On the Road in Search of Disney Dreams – Book Review by Mr. DAPs
In Travels with Figment On the Road in Search of Disney Dreams, Marty Sklar recounts stories and memories from his 54 years working for The Walt Disney Company. The first ten of those were alongside Walt Disney [...]
Russi Taylor, Disney Legend and Voice of Minnie Mouse, Passes Away at 75
We are incredibly saddened to report on the passing of Disney legend, Russi Taylor. Among many things she gave to The Walt Disney Company, she gave the iconic character of Minnie Mouse a voice. Not [...]
Remembering a Legend: An Interview with Dave Smith
This week the Disney community lost Dave Smith, the founder of the Disney Archives. In 2011, DAPS MAGIC contributor DC Sarah conducted an interview with Smith. As we remember his life and the incredible contributions he [...]
Epcot’s 35th Anniversary is Celebrated with Magic and Memories!
October 1 marked the 35th Anniversary of the opening of Epcot. The park marked the occasion with a 35th Anniversary Ceremony on the Fountain Stage featuring Mariachi Cobre and the Voices of Liberty, commemorative parks [...]
Remembering A Disney Legend – Francis Xavier ‘X’ Atencio
Disney Legend Francis Xavier 'X' Atencio died September 10 at the age of 98. X leaves behind a great legacy throughout Disney movies and theme parks. He joined Disney in 1938, and worked on 'Pinocchio' [...]
Francis Xavier “X” Atencio, Disney Legend and Animator, Dies at 98
Today it was announced that Disney Legend Francis Xavier "X" Atencio passed away on September 10. He was 98. Atencio was both an animator and Imagineer. As an animator he worked on movies like Pinocchio [...]
A Whole New World of Alan Menken – Disney Legend Alan Menken’s New One-Man Show to be Presented at D23 Expo
Think of your favorite Disney music and odds are it was composed by one of just a handful of a composers. One of the more prominent of these composers is Disney Legend Alan Menken. Throughout [...]
First Disneyland President Jack Lindquist, Dead at 89
Disneyland President Jack Lindquist, Dead at 89 Jack Lindquist, the first president of Disneyland, has passed away. He was 89. Lindquist joined Disney in 1955 and spent his entire career working for the Walt [...]
Dick Van Dyke Celebrates 90th Birthday at Disneyland
A jolly holiday was had at Disneyland on Sunday as Dick Van Dyke celebrated his 90th birthday at the happiest place on Earth! Throughout the day Dick Van Dyke had special moments celebrating this Disney Legend. [...]
Disney Legend Dean Jones of ‘Love Bug,’ ‘That Darn Cat,’ and other Disney Films Dead at 84
Disney Legend Dean Jones Disney Legend Dean Jones has died at the age of 84. According to his publicist Richard Hoffman, the cause of death was Parkinsons. Dean Jones was regularly seen in [...]
Blaine Gibson Passes Away At 97
You may not know the name well, but you know the work. Blaine Gibson was responsible for many of the faces found at the Disney Resorts. Most famously he was created the Partners statues at [...]