Tag: Disney
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GUIDE: Current Magic Shots at Magic Kingdom
There are some really fun benefits to getting a photo taken by the Disney PhotoPass Service. Along with getting pictures that capture memories that will last for years to come, there is also often the opportunity to get a Magic Shot taken. These Magic Shots often add a Disney character or other magical element to…
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Check Out This Year’s CHOC Walk Incentives!
On August 2, 2026, thousands of supporters of Rady Children’s Health Orange County (RCHOC), formerly Children’s Hospital of Orange County, will be walking through the Disneyland Resort before the parks open. This will be for the 2026 CHOC Walk in the Park. They will be raising funds and awareness to benefit RCHOC, which specifically supports…
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Disney Parks Tease Return of Halfway to the Holidays This Week
Halfway to the Holidays has become a fan-favorite celebration that comes from the Disney Parks each year. During this celebration, Disney gives an early reveal of what is coming later in the year for the holiday season. On social media and the Disney Parks Blog, the return of Halfway to the Holidays was teased. Disney…
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Disneyland Paris Celebrates 5th Anniversary of Disney Hotel New York – The Art of Marvel
On June 21, 2026, Disneyland Paris celebrated the 5th anniversary of Disney Hotel New York – The Art of Marvel. This is the first Disney hotel that is dedicated to Marvel art. To celebrate the milestone, the hotel issued an exclusive comic book, the return of some favorite food and beverage offerings from the last…
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Photos: The First Day of Summer at Disneyland Resort
Sunday, June 21, 2026, was the first day of summer. It was an absolutely lovely June day. It was so beautiful that it seemed only appropriate to enjoy a day of walking around the parks and the Downtown Disney District with a camera and no agenda. Below are photos taken while walking around the parks…
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AFI’s 100 Years…100 Songs | DISNEY THIS DAY | June 22, 2004
On this day in 2004, six Disney songs were included on the “AFI’s 100 Years…100 Songs” television special on CBS. John Travolta hosted the show, revealing the American Film Institute’s top songs with cultural impact as chosen from 20th-century cinema. “When You Wish Upon A Star” was the top-ranked Disney song at #7. It was…
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Drum Major Mickey Mouse and Powerline Max Kick Off Celebrate Soulfully: Summer Vibes Special Character Offerings
This weekend, Celebrate Soulfully: Summer Vibes began at the Disneyland Resort. Celebrate Soulfully: Summer Vibes will offer “a vibrant lineup of showcases and experiences celebrating Black heritage and culture at the Disneyland Resort—June 19 through July 19, 2026.” One of these experiences is meeting some unique characters at the Paradise Gardens Gazebo. The first weekend…
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PHOTOS: The Art of Pixar Gallery at Pixar Place Hotel Showcases ‘Toy Story 5’ Artwork
There is a special magical place in the Pixar Place Hotel that many guests don’t even realize exists. On the second floor of the Disneyland Resort’s third hotel, there is The Art of Pixar Gallery. This gallery showcases artwork from different Pixar films, generally the newest one. Appropriately enough, this means that the current gallery…
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‘Toy Story 5’ Rules Opening Weekend Box Office
Toy Story 5 is now in theaters and ruled its opening weekend at the box office. It also made a new franchise record. The film earned $160 million domestically at the box office. This was the biggest domestic debut at the box office, surpassing Super Mario Galaxy Movie and its $131.7 million opening weekend. The…
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Big Waves & Little Victories – Daps Magic – Disney and Positive Stuff
This week on Daps Magic – Disney and Positive Stuff, we are mixing things up for a very special, deeply personal episode. With the 2026 CHOC Walk in the Park just about a month and a half away on August 2nd, Mr. Daps steps away from the usual Disney news to reflect on a question…
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The Parent Trap | DISNEY THIS DAY | June 21, 1961
On this day in 1961, ‘The Parent Trap’ was released in theaters. It starred Hayley Mills in a double role as Susan and Sharon, twins separated at birth. The girls meet at summer camp and then switch places in order to reunite their estranged parents. ‘The Parent Trap’ was based on the 1949 German novel,…
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A Fairy Conversation – Caption of the Week
Happy Saturday! As has become the routine in recent weeks, it is time for another Caption of the Week! Last week, the JAMMitors were goofing off at EPCOT for a fun Caption of the Week (which can be seen here). Each week, we post a photo, you post a caption, and then we tabulate the…
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Disney Cruise Line Updates Carry-On Alcohol Policy
The Disney Cruise Line has updated its alcohol policy that governs what may or may not be brought on board, along with how it can be brought on board. The new policy went into effect on June 3, 2026. In short, it allows a guest to carry on one 6-pack of beer or 1 bottle…
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Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind Reopens After Multi-Month Closure at Disney California Adventure
Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind has reopened at Disney California Adventure. This comes after a multi-month closure that has seen the Pixar Pier attraction behind walls since early this year. Throughout the spring, fans have watched as this attraction has seemed to make progress toward reopening, only to seem to backtrack. Now, it has finally reopened.…
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Drum Major Mickey Mouse Joins the Joy of Disney on the Yard: Yardfest 2026 in the Downtown Disney District
Downtown Disney District was the place to be on Friday night. The west end of the District came to life in the evening as Disney on the Yard took over the Downtown Disney LIVE! Stage and the area around it, as Yardfest 2026 celebrated the spirit and traditions of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).…
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Disney Shares Behind-the-Scenes Look at ‘Toy Story 5’
This weekend, Toy Story 5 arrived in theaters. The movie shows what happens when Woody (voiced by Tom Hanks), Buzz Lightyear (voiced by Disney Legend Tim Allen), Jessie (voiced by Joan Cusack), and the rest of the toys have to adapt to the rise of technology when Bonnie (voiced by Scarlett Spears) becomes engrossed with Lilypad (voiced by Greta Lee), a tablet…
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Moving Day | DISNEY THIS DAY | June 20, 1936
On this day in 1936, the Mickey Mouse short ‘Moving Day’ was released. It came out during the Great Depression and depicted Mickey, Donald, and Goofy being evicted from their home by Sheriff Pete for falling behind on the rent. A runaway piano gives Goofy trouble, and then Donald causes a gas leak that provides…
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New ‘Toy Story 5’ Magic Shots Arrive at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Toy Story 5 is now in theaters. With the arrival of this newest chapter in the Toy Story franchise, there are plenty of ways to experience this story with these characters outside of theaters. This includes some new Magic Shots from Disney PhotoPass that can be found at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Disney PhotoPass shared that…
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‘Warrior Cats’ Heading to Disney+ and Disney Channel
A new animated TV series is being created for Disney+ and Disney Channel based on the beloved, long-running children’s fantasy book series Warrior Cats. This comes after a deal was signed between Coolabi Group and Disney Kids & Family. This series is based on the feline fantasy book saga that has become incredibly popular worldwide.…
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Day One on the Disney Wonder for a First Disney Cruise
Earlier this spring, Daps Magic was invited to go on its first Disney Cruise Line media trip. This cruise was aboard the Disney Wonder. It departed San Diego and had stops at Catalina and Ensenada, Mexico. This was a four-night cruise that was full of magic with no shortage of memories being made. The first…
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Walt Disney World Resort Updates Disney Springs Transportation Policy
The Walt Disney World Resort is updating its transportation policy for buses and boats leaving Disney Springs to go to different Disney Resort Hotels. Starting on June 28, 2026, those who want to board a bus or boat will need to be a paying guest at a Disney Resort Hotel. Signs in Disney Springs now…
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New Collectible Medallions Arrive at Disneyland for USA’s 250th Anniversary
On July 4, 2026, the United States of America will be celebrating its 250th anniversary. Disney is joining in the Semiquincentennial fun with its Disney Celebrates America initiative. This includes a 24-hour program, the arrival of Soarin’ Across America, and several other patriotic offerings. This includes food and merchandise. A new merchandise in the form…
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Reopening Date Revealed for Disneyland’s Pirates of the Caribbean
Pirates of the Caribbean is an incredibly popular ride at Disneyland. At the beginning of May, it closed for a scheduled refurbishment. It did not have a reopening date. As the refurbishment has continued, fans have eagerly awaited the reopening of this attraction. When this would be was still unknown, though. This has changed, however.…
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‘Toy Story 5’ Soundtrack Now Streaming
Toy Story 5 arrives in theaters this weekend, and the soundtrack has arrived on streaming services. The score, written by Randy Newman, is now available on major streaming services like Apple, Spotify, and Amazon Music. It also includes the new song, I Knew It, I Knew You, by Taylor Swift. The soundtrack has 27 tracks…