Tag: Disney
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Ryman Arts to Present ‘Disneyland Handcrafted’ at Bowers Museum in Santa Ana
Ryman Arts is celebrating the legacy of its namesake during a special event at the Bowers Museum. This will include a screening of Disneyland Handcrafted. Herb Ryman encouraged young artists throughout his long career as an artist, designer, and Imagineer at Walt Disney Studios. After his death, his friends and family established Ryman Arts in…
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GUIDE: Halloween Time Characters at the Disneyland Resort
Halloween Time has taken over the Disneyland Resort. Throughout The Happiest Place on Earth, decorations can be found, merchandise can be bought, seasonal food can be eaten, and characters can be met! During Halloween Time, many characters get their best spirited outfits on when they meet with guests. Other characters seemingly materialize from somewhere unknown…
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‘World of Color – Season of Light’ Returning to Disneyland Resort Among Other Holiday Offerings
Holidays at the Disneyland Resort kick off on November 13, 2026, and continue through January 6, 2027. This year, guests visiting the parks, Downtown Disney District, and the hotels will enjoy multiple merry offerings. This includes the return of World of Color – Season of Light, Believe… in Holiday Magic, new holiday outfits for Mickey…
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Tim Curry, Unforgettable Screen Villain and ‘Muppet Treasure Island’ Star, Dies at 80
Tim Curry has died. He was 80 years old. The legendary actor passed away late Tuesday night. The Rocky Horror Picture Show actor had been plagued with serious health issues for the last decade after suffering a major stroke in 2012. Curry’s career began in Hollywood in the 1960s. It took off when he was…
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ToonFest | DISNEY THIS DAY | August 26, 2006
On this day in 2006, the first-ever ToonFest was held to celebrate Disney’s “Toontown Online,” a massively multiplayer online game. The event took place at Walt Disney Studios in California and was attended by a sold-out crowd of 1,500 fans. Many guests dressed up as their “Toon” avatar. They participated in an in-game scavenger hunt,…
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Pardon Our Pixie Dust Gives a Look at Avengers Campus, Disney’s Lakeshore Lodge, and the Art of Animation Expansion
A new episode of Pardon Our Pixie Dust is giving Disney fans a look at three projects that are currently underway at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort. In this episode, Walt Disney Imagineers pull back the curtain on work being done on the Avengers Campus expansion (particularly a new themed restroom between the…
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New Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Jack-O-Lantern Arrives in Disneyland’s Hub
Halloween Time has arrived at the Disneyland Resort, and this year, the Force is strong with the celebration. Well, at least in Disneyland’s Hub it is. Every year during Halloween Time, Jack-O-Lanterns appear around the Partners Statue in the Hub. This gives a bit of Halloween spirit to this part of the park as guests…
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Ranking All 8 Disneyland & D23 Heinz Sauces at Golden Horseshoe
It’s all about the sauce. At D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, Heinz offered the chance to take four sauces home. This comes after the recent announcement of the strategic alliance between Kraft Heinz and The Walt Disney Company. Friends of Daps Magic Mike and Matt experienced the offerings that Kraft Heinz had at D23,…
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Dolly Parton, Country Music Superstar, Dies at 80
Dolly Parton, the legendary musician and philanthropist, has passed away. The news was shared by her nephew on her social media. She was 80 years old. Here is the video: Dolly Parton was perhaps best known as a Country music star. She was also an author, philanthropist, and incredible businesswoman with multiple endeavors, including her…
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‘Avengers Endgame: Encore’ Tickets Now on Sale
Tickets are now available for Avengers Endgame: Encore. This film concludes the Infinity Saga and is returning to theaters on September 25th in IMAX and INFINITY VISION* ahead of the arrival of Avengers: Doomsday on December 18, 2026. This version of the film will include an exclusive look at Avengers: Doomsday. There will also be…
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Disney Cruise Line Announces Return to New York Among New Itinerary Announcements
Disney Cruise Line is returning to New York City in 2027. The news was shared along with other destinations in the itineraries that were unveiled for Fall 2027 and Spring 2028. There will also be other special destinations for adventurers to visit and explore. Along with returning to New York City, there will be cruises…
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Season Six of ‘Only Murders in the Building’ Arriving in December
Season six of Only Murders in the Building has Charles (Steve Martin), Oliver (Martin Short), and Mabel (Selena Gomez) heading to London to solve the murder of rival podcaster Cinda Canning (Tina Fey). Recently, photos and videos have popped up on the internet showing the trio filming this new season. In previous years, a new…
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20 Years of Enchanted: A Love Letter to Disney
On Friday, August 14 (Day One of D23), the Archives Stage hosted a tribute to the 20th anniversary of Disney’s Enchanted. Billed as a “love letter to Disney,” the presentation promised to deliver a look at the film’s just under 200 Easter Eggs… in one hour. Host Nina West (performed by Andrew Levitt) and the…
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Disneyland Hotel | DISNEY THIS DAY | August 25, 1956
On this day in 1956, the Disneyland Hotel hosted its official grand opening gala. Although the hotel first welcomed guests in October 1955, there were only eight rooms open at the time, contrasted with the 204 available the following August. The opening ceremony and ribbon cutting were conducted by co-owners Jack Wrather and Helen Alvarez…
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Check Out All 32 Disney | Champion NFL Team Pairings!
Since being announced, fans have been curious about which teams will be paired with which Disney characters as part of the Disney | Champion NFL Team Collection. Today, all 32 pairings were revealed on the Disney Parks Blog. Below is a look at all of them that are part of the Disney | Champion NFL…
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Disneyland Resort Breaks Ground on New Parking Structure and Transportation Hub
The Disneyland Resort is moving forward with one of the major components of DisneylandForward. Today, it was announced that ground has been officially broken on a new parking structure and transportation hub that will transform the process of arrival for guests. This took place this morning during a special moment at the future home of…
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Plaza de la Familia Celebrates Bonds of Family at Disneyland Resort
From August 21 through November 2, Plaza de la Familia will be commemorating the everlasting love and familial bonds. This will be done through culturally rich experiences that are inspired by the spirit of Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead. With offerings found in both Disney California Adventure, Disneyland, and beyond, this…
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Disney & Pixar’s ‘Cars’ Returning to Theaters to Celebrate 20th Anniversary
Disney and Pixar’s Cars is racing back to theaters. To celebrate its 20th anniversary, the film that introduced the world to Lightning McQueen will be back on the big screen on September 4, 2026. This will allow fans to see the film as it was originally released and relive those moments with the beloved car…
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Disney Cruise Line Teases Itinerary Announcement With Coordinated Post
Disney Cruise Line is teasing a big announcement that could involve upcoming destinations for the most magical fleet at sea. A post on social media announced a big announcement. It was accompanied by a photo with a ship and multiple coordinates. The full graphic can be seen here: Daps Magic looked up each of these…
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The Nightmare Before Christmas Arrives in Confection Form at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa
Jack Skellington and the rest of the residents of Halloweentown have returned and taken up residence at the Haunted Mansion for Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort. They will remain there through the holidays. This year, they have also taken up residence in the Grand Californian Hotel & Spa. A new confectionery appeared in the…
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Disney Parks’ Next Era: Unpacking the D23 Horizons Showcase
In this episode of Daps Magic – Disney and Positive Stuff, host Mr. Daps is joined by IGN writer and Talking Disney Magic co-host Adam Bankhurst for an in-depth breakdown of D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event. Focusing heavily on the Horizons: A Carousel of Progress, the duo dives into the biggest news, favorite reveals,…
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Hal Smith | DISNEY THIS DAY | August 24, 1916
On this day in 1916, actor and voice artist Hal Smith was born. He started his career as a radio DJ and then served in the U.S. Army during WWII. Smith took over the voice roles of Goofy, Grumpy, and Sleepy from Pinto Colvig after his death. He voiced Owl in Winnie the Pooh and…
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VIDEO: ‘Beauty and the Beast: A Tale as Old as Time’ at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event
There were many panels with many magical moments to be enjoyed at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event. One of these was Beauty and the Beast: A Tale as Old as Time. This panel celebrated the 35th anniversary of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Beauty and the Beast. This panel was hosted by Ashley Eckstein with…
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VIDEO: ‘Exploring Nature in Piston Peak’ From D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event
The Imagineering Horizons Pavilion at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event featured great panels that offered a look at a variety of projects and departments within Walt Disney Imagineering. After Horizons: A Carousel of Progress, a panel called Exploring Nature in Piston Peak followed. This was hosted by Imagineers Jason Grandt and Chelsea Whikehart. This…