Tag: Disney
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Ultimate D23 Predictions: Marvel, Star Wars, Pixar, & Disney Experiences!
It’s D23 week! With the ultimate Disney fan event right around the corner, Mr. Daps is joined by his good friend and Photoniks co-host, Clocky, to dive into fun predictions, wild hopes, and speculation for all the major announcements coming out of D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event! From Friday night’s Disney Entertainment Showcase to…
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Pins Around Our World | DISNEY THIS DAY | August 9, 2001
On this day in 2001, the first major pin trading festival, “Pins Around Our World,” kicked off at EPCOT’s World Showcase. Disney’s official pin trading program began at Walt Disney World in 1999 during EPCOT’s Millennium Celebration. Pin trading soon became a global phenomenon, spreading to all Disney Parks. Guests of the 4-day festival had…
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The Force – Caption of the Week
Happy Saturday! It’s time for yet another Caption of the Week photo! This week, we are leaving the realm of Wonderland and heading to a galaxy far, far away! Before we do that, be sure to check out last week’s photo with Alice in Wonderland and the Mad Hatter! Take a look at last week’s…
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Walls Are Up Around The Little Mermaid – Ariel’s Undersea Adventure at Disney California Adventure
Guests visiting Disney California Adventure will discover that The Little Mermaid – Ariel’s Undersea Adventure looks a little bit different. The good news is it is still open! It just may not readily appear to be when walking up. This week, walls have gone up around the attraction’s exterior. They can also be found surrounding…
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Haunted Mansion Closes for Transformation to Haunted Mansion Holiday at Disneyland
The Haunted Mansion has closed at Disneyland. This annual closure happens to allow for its transformation to Haunted Mansion Holiday. When it is completed, Jack Skellington and other characters from Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas will be found throughout the beloved attraction. They will arrive with the start of Halloween Time at the Disneyland…
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Disney Legend Profile: Eric Goldberg – Animation
On August 16, 2026, Ryan Seacrest will be hosting the Disney Legends Ceremony during D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event. During this special time, a new class of Disney Legends will be honored. This will continue a tradition that dates back to 1987 when the first Disney Legend, Fred MacMurray, was honored. Disney Legends are chosen…
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Walt Disney World Resort to Host The Warrior Games in 2027
The Warrior Games are returning to Walt Disney World Resort in August 2027. This is an annual adaptive sports competition for the military community. It celebrates the strength, resilience, and healing journeys of wounded, ill, and injured service members and veterans. Its return to ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex will be the third time…
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Freakier Friday | DISNEY THIS DAY | August 8, 2025
On this day in 2025, ‘Freakier Friday’ was released in theaters. Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan reprised their roles from 2003’s ‘Freaky Friday’ as mother Tess and daughter Anna. The story picks up 22 years later, when Anna has a teenage daughter of her own and is about to marry Eric, father of Lily.…
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Geek Eats: Food & Beverages of the 2026 Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort
Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort begins on August 21 and continues through October 31, 2026. There will be plenty of spirited fun to be had throughout the Disneyland Resort during this annual celebration of Halloween. At the same time, the spirit of remembrance and familia Plaza de la Familia will be honored with Plaza…
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Disney Store Announces BÉIS x Disney Collection
Disney travelers rejoice! A new collection of luggage that is absolutely magical has been announced by Disney Store. The BÉIS x Disney Collection will be found on DisneyStore.com and also in the Disney Store Times Square. This collection will allow travelers to go on adventures in Disney style as they head to their favorite Disney…
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New Line of Interactive Plush Coming to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland
A new line of interactive plush is coming to a galaxy far, far away at The Happiest Place on Earth. Today, Disneyland announced that on August 13, 2026, the first in a line of Batuu Adventure Buddies will be arriving at the Droid Depot in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. The first in this line of…
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Spaceship Earth Series Gets Pilot Order for Disney+
The next Disney attraction to make the jump from the parks to the screen could end up being EPCOT’s Spaceship Earth. Disney+ has given the green light for a pilot of a series that would be based on the classic Walt Disney World Resort attraction. A logline for the series was also shared. It reads…
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Lin-Manuel Miranda Shares Thoughts on Becoming a Disney Legend
On August 16, 2026, Lin-Manuel Miranda will be one of 13 new Disney Legends who are honored during the Disney Legend Ceremony at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event. Miranda will join 12 others who are all being honored for their contributions to the legacy of Walt Disney. The event will be hosted by Ryan…
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If D23 Was in 1966 ~ Photoniks ~ Episode 24
In this episode of Photoniks, hosts Mr. Daps and Clocky are getting hyped for D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event by taking a journey back in time! Pretending it’s 1966—when Walt Disney was teasing the future of the park—the duo explores a vibrant gallery of 1967–1968 slides showcasing Tomorrowland at peak retro optimism. Together, they…
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Check Out These Disney PhotoPass Shots For Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
Today is the first day of this year’s Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party. This after-hours ticketed event is full of treats, entertainment, characters, and seasonal fun! It also has some wonderful photo opportunities from Disney PhotoPass Service. Ahead of the first Halloween Party at Walt Disney World Resort for the year, Disney PhotoPass shared a look…
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Hallmark Announces Premiere Date of “Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Come True”
In early July, a sneak peek from the upcoming holiday movie Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True was released. This movie will premiere on Hallmark Channel, and now there is an official release date. Hallmark Channel is pleased to announce that Saturday, November 28 will be the premiere day for Holiday Ever After:…
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Robert S. Disney | DISNEY THIS DAY | August 7, 1861
On this day in 1861, Robert S. Disney was born, the uncle of Walt and Roy O. Disney. He played a critical role in shaping Walt Disney’s early life in Missouri and eventual success in the film industry. Uncle Robert found financial prosperity in real estate and mining before retiring to California in the 1920s.…
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5th Season Trailer Released for ‘Big City Greens’ As All-Star Guest Cast Announced
The 5th season of Big City Greens is on the way. Today, it was revealed that it will be arriving on the Disney Channel on August 21st and then on Disney+ the next day. Ahead of the arrival of this season, the official trailer has been released, and an all-star guest cast has been revealed.…
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Add Some Character to Your Resort Refillable Mug at Walt Disney World
Buying a Resort Refillable Mug at your favorite Walt Disney World Resort Hotel is one of the best ways to enjoy unlimited drinks during your vacation. The mugs come in a variety of designs and colors, and at one point featured the Resort you were staying at. Now you can add a character handle accessory…
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New SuperKitty Joins SuperKitties
A new SuperKitty is joining the Superkitties. In the new full-length special, The New SuperKitty, Willa the Wildcat is officially joining the crew as the newest member of the superhero team featured in Disney Jr.’s hit series SuperKitties. The New SuperKitty premiered today on Disney Jr. and Disney Jr. On Demand. It will be on…
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Gone Hollywood Has Gone Halloween at Disney California Adventure
One of the shops that is easy to simply walk by in Disney California Adventure is Gone Hollywood. This shop is found on Hollywood Boulevard before Award Weiners as one walks into the park on the boulevard. This shop also regularly has seasonal offerings in its windows and on its shelves. This makes it a…
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Disney Confirms Plans for Avatar Land for Disneyland Resort
There has been a lot of online chatter about the future of the area currently surrounding Monsters, Inc. – Mike & Sulley to the Rescue! at Disney California Adventure. Much of this came after Disney announced that it was pushing back the closure of this attraction by a year. After this announcement was made, speculation…
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New Dining and Retail Locations Announced for the Cotino Bay Beach, Dining, Shops Town Center
Cotino – A Storyliving by Disney Community continues to grow. This beautiful oasis in the middle of Rancho Mirage allows residents to live in a community that celebrates the natural beauty that surrounds it and adds a dash of Disney magic. Daps Magic was invited to tour Cotino last year. It really is unlike anything…
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Official Trailer for ‘LION’ Released by National Geographic
The official trailer for National Geographic’s upcoming four-part series LION has been released. This follows the story of a young lion cub who ultimately becomes the king. Appropriately enough, it is executive-produced by The Lion King director Jon Favreau, along with the BBC Studios Natural History Unit’s Mike Gunton. It also has a score composed by Hans Zimmer,…