Disney Legend Marge Champion Passes Away at 101
Disney Legend Marge Champion has passed away at the age of 101. In the Disney community, she was a part of the golden age of animation as a live-action reference model for animators in many [...]
Disney Legend Regis Philbin Dies of Natural Causes at 88
Disney Legend Regis Philbin has passed away at the age of 88. He died of natural causes. His family shared that he died on Friday night of natural causes. Philbin was most prominently known for [...]
Disney Legend Ruthie Tompson Celebrates Her 110th Birthday
Ruthie Tompson, a longtime Disney animation supervisor and now the oldest resident at the Motion Picture & Television Fund's Country House and Hospital, turns 110 today. She's celebrating by attempting to raise $110,000 in support [...]
Happily Ever After Hours Virtual Tours Coming to Walt Disney Family Museum
In the past few months, many companies have adapted to the new way of the world. Though many businesses have had to close physical locations, they have found ways to bring hope and fun to [...]
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 [...]