Tag: Disney News
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New ‘We’re Going’ Campaign Launched by Disney and ESPN in Celebration of ESPN’s Inaugural Super Bowl
Following Super Bowl LX, a new commercial was released by Disney and ESPN. This wasn’t the traditional “I’m Going to Disneyland!” commercial (which was released with two Seahawks who are at Disneyland today). This new commercial kicks off the “We’re Going” campaign. This new campaign leads up to ESPN’s inaugural Super Bowl in February 2027.…
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Magic Key Holders Celebrate 25th Anniversary of Disney California Adventure with Special Magic Key Event
Now through February 15, Disneyland Magic Key Holders can celebrate the 25th anniversary of Disney California Adventure Park. Each day at noon, the virtual queue for this Magic Key event opens on the Disneyland app. You don’t have to be scanned into the parks for this. You can do it from home or wherever you…
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Super Bowl LX MVP Kenneth Walker III and Quarterback Sam Darnold are Heading to Disneyland After Big Win!
On February 8, 2026, Super Bowl LX was held in Santa Clara, California. The game featured the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots. The end of the game saw the Seattle Seahawks defeating the Patriots 29 to 13. At the conclusion of the game, running back Kenneth Walker III was named as the MVP.…
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“Big Game Spot” Release for Pixar’s ‘Hoppers’ During Super Bowl LX
A new spot has been released during Super Bowl LX for the upcoming Pixar movie, Hoppers. This new spot gives fans a look at the film ahead of its arrival in theaters on March 6th. The trailer teases the humor that will be enjoyed by fans who see this movie in March. Check out the…
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Soarin’ Over California Returns for Disney California Adventure’s 25th Anniversary
Soarin’ Over California has returned to Disney California Adventure. The opening day version of the Soarin’ attraction returns for a limited run for the celebration of the park’s 25th anniversary. This version of the attraction will be offered through July 1st, giving fans plenty of time to experience this version of the attraction before it…
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New ‘The Mandalorian & Grogu’ Spot Released During Super Bowl
A new tv spot has been released for the upcoming The Mandalorian and Grogu. The new spot comes ahead of the arrival of the next Star Wars film on May 22, 2026. An extended version of the spot was shared on YouTube. In it, Djin Djarin and Grogu can be seen aboard the Star Wars…
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Commemorative Maps Handed Out for Disney California Adventure’s 25th Anniversary
25 years ago today, Disney California Adventure opened its gates to the public for the first time. With the following statement, then Disney CEO Michael Eisner welcomed the world to this second park at the Disneyland Resort: To all who believe in the power of dreams, welcome. Disney’s California Adventure opens its golden gates to…
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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…