Tag: Disney News
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VIDEO: Full Ride-Through of Updated Pirates of the Caribbean at Disneyland
On Friday, Pirates of the Caribbean reopened at Disneyland. With its reopening, a new Audio-Animatronic pirate was added to the treasure room seen in the attraction. This has led to quite a bit of conversation online and in person among Disney fans. Some of the Daps Magic team experienced this update to the attraction on…
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New Walt Disney Imagineering Color Block Collection Revealed for Mickey’s of Glendale at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event
D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event is full of fun programming from across The Walt Disney Company for kids to enjoy during this magical weekend in August. Another highlight for many Disney fans is the shopping opportunities. Today, D23 announced that Mickey’s of Glendale will be one of the shopping destinations available at this ultimate…
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Afternoon Programming for D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event Announced and Includes Alan Menken Concert and Disney Rewind Concert
There is a little over a month until D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event comes to Anaheim, California. When it does, there will be plenty of offerings for Disney fans to enjoy throughout this jam-packed weekend. Today, D23 revealed some of the programming for this ultimate fan event, specifically for the afternoon and evenings. This…
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A Day at Sea | Day 2 Aboard the Disney Wonder
There is nothing quite like waking up out at sea, surrounded by miles of beautiful blue ocean. In this video, Daps Magic recaps an absolutely jam-packed, magical day at sea aboard the Disney Wonder while cruising off the coast of Mexico and California. From royal encounters and baby races to spectacular dining animations, here is…
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Disney Store Teases Halloween Merchandise Arrival
The Disney Store is teasing the arrival of Halloween merchandise on DisneyStore.com in the coming days (perhaps even sooner!). In what is now a series of social media posts that are focused on a creepy door, the Disney store is revealing the arrival of what is coming. The old wooden door has an iron knocker…
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‘Toy Story 5’ Overpowers ‘Supergirl’ at Box Office
Toy Story 5 is continuing to show strength at the box office. This weekend, it took the top spot in theaters once again and overpowered Supergirl’s opening weekend. On Friday alone, Toy Story 5 took in $21.5 million and will take a total of $70 million over the course of the weekend. This contrasts with…
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Check Out All The Deals Available for Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and Disney Cruise Line
Summer is here, and people have vacation on the mind. There are plenty of deals available for those looking to vacation at Walt Disney World, Disneyland, or the Disney Cruise Line. In all of these destinations, some discounts can be used to get the most out of a vacation and a budget. This summer, there…
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Let’s Learn Lorcana: The Collection Starter Set
Join Mr. Daps as he embarks on a brand-new adventure into the magical world of Disney Lorcana! While the team has been covering the news and card reveals for years, today Mr. Daps is finally biting the bullet, opening up his very first box, and learning how to actually play and collect the game. In…
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Behind the Attraction: Disney Cruise Line
Welcome back to Daps Magic – Disney and Positive Stuff! This week, Mr. Daps is diving deep into the high seas after binge-watching the two brand-new episodes of Behind the Attraction on Disney+. Focusing entirely on the history, legacy, and innovation of the Disney Cruise Line, these episodes sparked a massive wave of inspiration that…
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Haunted Mansion Closure Dates Revealed for Transformation to Haunted Mansion Holiday
Every year, the Haunted Mansion closes so that it can be transformed into Haunted Mansion Holiday. The reopening of the holiday version of the attraction generally lines up with the start of Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort. The dates that the Haunted Mansion is scheduled to be closed have been revealed on the calendar…
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New Dishes Arrive at Hollywood Brown Derby at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Summer is here, and that means there’s been a menu update at Hollywood Brown Derby Restaurant at Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World. First up is the Pan-Roasted Halibut. The halibut is served on a bed of leek vichyssoise risotto, pea, and citrus. This entrée is $54. Next is the Char Grilled Octopus. This…
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New Artificial Grass Roof Appears on Ray’s Berets at Disneyland
For some fans who visit Disneyland regularly, there has been an ongoing watch of the roof on Ray’s Berets. This hat shop in Bayou Country has traditionally had a living grass roof since the park opened in 1955. It has gone through different iterations over the decades, but the grass roof has remained. Since becoming…
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Pixar Reveals Concept Art for ‘Loving Dory’
It has been a big couple of weeks for Pixar Animation Studios. After the excitement that led to the reveal that Taylor Swift contributed to Toy Story 5, the film was released. This release has been the strongest of the year and is being very positively received. With Toy Story 5 now in theaters, Pixar…
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New Food Options Arrive at Sunshine Seasons at EPCOT
Food is an important part of any theme park visit, and when visiting EPCOT at Walt Disney World, there is a great selection to choose from, no matter where you go. If you’re looking for Mexican-inspired dishes, you may want to check out Sunshine Seasons in The Land Pavilion at EPCOT. First up is the…
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Earl of Sandwich Opens in Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort
Earl of Sandwich is now officially open at the Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort. After much speculation this week about when it would be opening, the popular sandwich shop is now officially serving guests. With this new permanent location opening at the Disneyland Resort, two new experiences have been added. They are the…
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Stitch Makes Special 626 Day Appearance at Disney California Adventure
June 6 is known by Disney fans as 626 Day. This is in reference to Stitch’s designation as Experiment 626 in the 2002 animated film Lilo & Stitch and the following specials and films. This day celebrates the themes of friendship and ‘ohana that are found in this franchise. Around the world, Disney Experiences celebrated…
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Disney and Pixar Release New Artwork For Upcoming ‘Gatto’
Gatto will be arriving in theaters on March 5, 2027. Ahead of this release, Disney and Pixar are beginning to share tidbits of what guests can see on the big screen. What has been shown looks beautiful and quite stylistically different for Pixar. It has a rustic and human feel to the look that is…
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GUIDE: Lilo & Stitch Experiences Around the Globe
Happy 626 Day! This day is all about celebrating Experiment 626. Also known as Stitch day, this is a day when fans of this furry friend come together and show their love for this iconic character. This is a celebration that focuses on the themes of friendship and ‘ohana that turned this 2002 animated film…
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New Lilo & Stitch Short to Appear Ahead of ‘Hexed’
Today is 626 Day, or Stitch Day. Every June 26 (6/26), fans celebrate Experiment 626. This year, there is an even more exciting reason to celebrate this day! Walt Disney Animation Studios has announced a new animated short that features Stitch. This will be appearing later this year in front of its next animated film,…
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Disneyland’s Pirates of the Caribbean Reopens with Next Generation Audio-Animatronics Pirate Added
Pirates of the Caribbean reopened today at Disneyland, and the next generation of Audio-Animatronics is on full display. Guests who take the plunge from the bayou into the realm of the pirates will discover that one particular pirate’s story is coming to life more than it previously did. Before the attraction closed for this most…
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Live-Action ‘Moana’ Stars Celebrate Movie Opening at Events in Australia and China
The global celebration of the live-action Moana is continuing. Stars of the film recently celebrated at events in Australia and China ahead of the film’s July 10th theatrical release. Cast members, including Dwayne Johnson, Catherine Lagaʻaia, and director Thomas Kail, were on hand for these events. Johnson returns to portray the trickster demigod Maui, and also serves as…
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New Downtown Disney Sign Appears on Future Earl of Sandwich Building
A new sign has appeared on the side of the future Earl of Sandwich and Gordon Ramsay at The Carnaby. This new Downtown Disney sign is in the retro style that the shopping, dining, and entertainment district has moved to during its transformation. The new sign became visible when walls were taken down from around…
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GUIDE: Locations of Ice Cream, Slushies, and More Cold Treats at Disneyland Resort
Summer has arrived! There are few things better than a frozen treat on a summer day while at The Happiest Place on Earth! The hardest part can become deciding what treat is the best choice at any given moment and where to get it! Thankfully, Disney has shared where to find some of these delicious…
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GUIDE: How To Get a Higher Score on Toy Story Mania!
Toy Story Mania! is a popular attraction that guests get to be immersed in an adventure with some of their favorite toys from the Toy Story franchise. With the arrival of Toy Story 5 in theaters, Disney has shared how to get a higher score on this attraction when experiencing it at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Tokyo…