Tag: Disney
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Ewan McGregor | DISNEY THIS DAY | March 31, 1971
On this day in 1971, actor Ewan McGregor was born. Star Wars fans know him as the young Obi-Wan Kenobi in the ‘Star Wars’ prequel trilogy and the ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ streaming series. For Disney, McGregor starred in the live-action ‘Beauty and the Beast,’ ‘Valiant,’ and ‘Christopher Robin.’ His role in ‘Moulin Rouge!’ for 20th Century…
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iHeartRadio Broadway Debuts “Behind the Magic: The Official Disney On Broadway” Podcast
In partnership with iHeartRadio Broadway, Behind the Magic: The Official Disney On Broadway Podcast is pulling back the curtain and inviting you backstage! Each episode, host Danielle Monaro gets exclusive insights and behind-the-scenes secrets from the people who bring Disney’s most beloved stories to life on stage. Discover the real magic behind The Lion King,…
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Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin Closes for Refurbishment at Disneyland
Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin is closed at Disneyland for a refurbishment. Based on Who Framed Roger Rabbit, Mickey’s Toontown attraction takes guests on an adventure through the streets of Toontown on a runaway taxi cab. A sign in front of the attraction says “Roger & Jessica are out for a spin! Please visit other…
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Disneyland Resort’s Monorail Closes for Refurbishment
The Disneyland Resort Monorail has closed for a refurbishment. Guests visiting the Disneyland Resort on Monday, March 30, 2026, could see walls around many of the entrances to the Monorail in both the Downtown Disney District and Disneyland station in Tomorrowland. At the time of this writing, a reopening date for the Monorail has not…
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Disney’s ‘Cinderella’ Spin Off Finds Its Director
Disney has found a director for its live-action Cinderella spin-off. Akiva Schaffer has been hired by Disney to direct Stepsisters. This film will be a comedic look at Cinderella’s stepsiblings, Anastasia and Drizella. Schaffer will be joined by his The Naked Gun scribes Dan Gregor and Doug Mand, who will write the script. They previously…
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Walt Disney World Reveals First Look at Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin Marquee
On April 8, 2026, Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin is slated to reopen at Magic Kingdom. This popular Walt Disney World Resort attraction has been closed since last year. While closed, it has undergone a fairly substantial upgrade. This includes updating the technology that impacts ride experience with new ride vehicles, new blasters, new targets,…
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The Easter Bunny Returns to Disneyland’s Main Street, U.S.A.
The Easter Bunny has returned to Disneyland ahead of his big day. On Sunday, he could be found in Town Square on Main Street, U.S.A., near the Mad Hatter shop and parade gate. This has become an annual tradition at the Disneyland Resort. The Easter Bunner returns to The Happiest Place on Earth and meets…
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The Happiest Balloon on Earth | DISNEY THIS DAY | March 30, 2006
On this day in 2006, “The Happiest Balloon on Earth” began an 11-week tour across western North America in honor of the Disneyland Resort’s 50th anniversary. The Mickey Mouse-shaped hot air balloon was dressed in a golden ear hat for the occasion. It stood 98 feet tall, weighed 410 pounds, and was made up of…
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The Walt Disney Family Museum Announces ‘The Great Crump Presents His Magic with Former Imagineer Chris Crump’
The Walt Disney Family Museum has announced a new program for May. Called The Great Crump Presents His Magic with Former Imagineer Chris Crump, this will take a look at the artwork of Disney Legend and Imagineer Rolly Crump. It will take place on May 30th at 1:00 PM in the theater at The Walt Disney…
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VIDEO: Creating World of Frozen at Disneyland Paris – Full Panel
The World of Frozen is now open to guests from around the globe. This comes with the opening of Disney Adventure World, a part of the transformation of the second park at Disneyland Paris. With the opening of World of Frozen, Walt Disney Imagineering held a livestream of a panel on the creation of the…
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Disney Adventure World Officially Opens Gates with Make-A-Wish Kids & Spider-Man
Disney Adventure World has officially opened to the public. After a magical inaugural ceremony on Saturday night, the reimagined second park at Disneyland Paris opened to the world. With it, the new World of Frozen and Adventure Way also opened. Disney Adventure World now invites guests to experience the worlds of Walt Disney Animation Studios,…
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The Ultimate Guide to D23 2026: Everything Announced So Far
On this episode of Daps Magic – Disney and positive stuff, Mr. Daps takes a look at all of the announcements that were shared this week for D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event. This year, this ultimate Disney fan event takes place on August 14, 15, and 16th. There will be events happening the week…
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Disneyland Paris Holds Ceremony for Opening of Disney Adventure World and World of Frozen
It was a cool evening in Disneyland Paris as dignitaries, celebrities, and other special guests celebrated the opening of World of Frozen and Disney Adventure World at Disneyland Paris. This comes a day after the French President, Emmanuel Macron, stopped by to visit the reimagined second park at Disneyland Paris. On hand for the event…
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Food & No Wine ~ Photoniks ~ Episode 18
Welcome to Photoniks! The Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival is currently happening at the Disneyland Resort. In this episode of Photoniks, Mr. Daps and Clocky take a look at several pictures of food and no wine at Disneyland. We hope you enjoy this take on looking at historic Disneyland photos. Join the conversation and share your own…
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‘Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special’ Draws Stellar Numbers
The Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special aired on March 24, 2026, on Disney+ and Hulu. Appropriately enough, this was 20 years to the date after Hannah Montana debuted. The strong nostalgia for this Miley Cyrus-led series is very apparent. In the first three days after the special debuted, it racked up 6.3 million views on…
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Registration is Open for Mousequerade: The Ultimate Disney Costume Contest at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event
D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event is returning to Anaheim, California, on August 14, 15, and 16, 2026. This event, which lives up to its name, is packed with different offerings, panels, experiences, and presentations to be enjoyed by Disney fans throughout this weekend. One of these is the Mousequerade: The Ultimate Disney Costume Contest.…
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GUIDE: Food and Beverages of Bluey’s Best Day Ever! at Disneyland
Bluey’s Best Day Ever! is now being offered daily in the Fantasyland Theatre at Disneyland. This celebration of all that is Bluey has opportunities to catch performances, play, dance, sing, enjoy other activities, shop, and of course, dine! A bulk of the Bluey-themed foods can be found at the Troubadour Tavern. These foods and beverages…
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Elmer Elephant | DISNEY THIS DAY | March 28, 1936
On this day in 1936, the ‘Silly Symphony’ cartoon ‘Elmer Elephant’ was released in theaters. Elmer attends Tillie Tiger’s birthday party with a group of other animal children. They bully Elmer about his long trunk, and he becomes self-conscious about his appearance. After receiving some wise advice from an elder giraffe, Elmer uses his trunk…
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The Walt Disney Family Museum Announces ‘In the Director’s Chair with Frank Oz: In Conversation with Pete Docter’
The Walt Disney Family Museum has announced an event coming up in April that will feature Disney Legend Frank Oz. He will be interviewed by Pixar’s Chief Creative Officer, Pete Docter, about his career as a director. This event will take place on April 18, 2026, at the ILM Theater. Tickets are currently available for…
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“Capturing Life, Creating Character” Coming to the Muzeo Museum and Cultural Center in Anaheim Ahead of D23: Ultimate Disney Fan Event in August
D23 announced details about the D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event. There will be weeklong events held throughout the City of Anaheim and the Disneyland Resort leading up to the big event, the weekend of August 14-16, 2026. One event involves the Walt Disney Archives and an exhibition at the Muzeo Museum and Cultural Center…
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Check Out the New Star Wars Day Merchandise Coming to Disney Store and Disney Parks
Star Wars Day, or May the 4th, is not that far away. Ahead of this day, when the galaxy comes together to celebrate all that is Star Wars, Disney Store and Disney Parks have revealed some of the new merchandise that will be available. The first reveal showcases the May the 4th Logo Collection. Take a…
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French President Emmanuel Macron Visits Disneyland Paris with Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro
On Friday, March 27, 2026, French President Emmanuel Macron visited Disney Adventure World at Disneyland Paris with Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro. This comes as the 2025 SETEC study, which determined that Disneyland Paris is Europe’s #1 tourist destination. Since 1992, when it opened, there have been over 445 million visits to Disneyland Paris. The visit…
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Disney Gives Behind-the-Scenes Look at ‘Disney Cascade of Lights’ Ahead of Disney Adventure World Debut
Disney Cascade of Lights will soon be lighting up the night around Adventure Bay at Disney Adventure World. This nighttime spectacular takes Disney magic and storytelling to a whole new level, which promises to wow guests when they visit Disneyland Paris. This show uses new storytelling techniques and technology as it tells a heroic narrative.…
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Fans Go Bananas at Disneyland Resort For Savannah Bananas and Indianapolis Clowns
On Thursday, March 26, 2026, fans went bananas for two teams that visited The Happiest Place on Earth! This was for Savannah Bananas Day at the Disneyland Resort. This celebration of the Banana Ball Championship League featured the Savannah Bananas and Indianapolis Clowns, who performed, surprised, and, most importantly, made people smile with “The Greatest…