Tag: Disney
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‘The Lion King’ Co-Director Roger Allers Passes Away at 76
Roger Allers, co-director of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ The Lion King has died. Disney CEO Bob Iger released a statement saying, “Roger Allers was a creative visionary whose many contributions to Disney will live on for generations to come. He understood the power of great storytelling – how unforgettable characters, emotion, and music can come…
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‘Zootopia 2’ Becomes Highest Hollywood’s Highest Grossing Film of All Time
Zootopia 2 continues to break records. Not only has it surpassed Inside Out 2 to become Disney’s highest grossing film of all time, it also has the same distinction for Hollywood (Motion Picture Association). On top of that, it is the ninth most successful film of all time. This includes both live-action films and animated.…
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Disney Introduces planDisney Class of 2026
Each year, new Disney enthusiasts join the planDisney panel. This year is no exception. Recently, 18 new planDisney panelists underwent training at the Disneyland Resort. They joined 32 returning alumni to make a total of 50 planDisney panelists. These panelists come from different places and different walks of life. They also have different expertise about…
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All About D23 in 2026 with Michael Vargo
In this episode of Daps Magic – Disney and positive stuff, Mr. Daps chats with Michael Vargo, who shares his extensive journey with Disney, starting as a performer at Disneyland over 30 years ago. He discusses his evolution within the company, leading to his current role overseeing D23, the ultimate Disney fan club. The discussion…
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Saddle Up and Catch the Magic Together at Shanghai Disney Resort in the Year of the Horse
Shanghai, January 15, 2026 – Corral your friends and family together and trot, canter or gallop into the Year of the Horse with Bullseye from Pixar Animation Studios’ Toy Story films, along with Mickey and Friends as they celebrate Spring Festival at Shanghai Disney Resort! From January 28 until March 3, 2026, enjoy an exciting mix…
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Eastern Airlines | DISNEY THIS DAY | January 18, 1991
On this day in 1991, Eastern Airlines officially ceased operations. The company was the official airline of Walt Disney World in the 1970s and 1980s, as well as the sponsor of the “If You Had Wings” aviation attraction at the Magic Kingdom. Eastern Airlines established passenger service to Orlando in 1970 and quickly boasted more…
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The Force Was Strong at Disneyland Six Years Ago Today
Six years ago today, Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance opened at Disneyland. With the opening of this attraction, the land was officially complete as had been initially envisioned. When the land had opened to the public the previous year, Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run was the only attraction that was operational. Guests utilized a virtual…
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The Walt Disney Family Museum Announces “Perfect Pairing” Screening with ‘The Princess and the Frog’
The Walt Disney Family Museum has announced a new series of screenings that fall under a Perfect Pairing banner. For Perfect Pairing, The Walt Disney Family Museum matches a Californian wine, beer, or spirit with classic and contemporary Disney films. The Princess and the Frog is going to be screened on Wednesday, February 11, 2026,…
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GUIDE: Here’s What’s Coming to Disney+, Hulu, & ESPN in February 2026
There are a lot of exciting things that come to Disney’s suite of streaming services each month. February 2026 is no exception. On Disney+, Hulu, & ESPN, there will be new programming arriving almost daily. This includes the arrival of The Muppet Show special event, Scrubs, We Call It Imagineering, and a whole lot more.…
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James Earl Jones | DISNEY THIS DAY | January 17, 1931
On this day in 1931, multi-award-winning actor and Disney Legend James Earl Jones was born. Jones was best known for his commanding bass voice, which he used to great effect in his two most famous roles for Disney – Darth Vader in the ‘Star Wars’ universe and Mufasa in the ‘Lion King’ franchise. He developed…
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D23 to Host Two Events with Disney Legend Floyd Norman at Walt Disney World
D23 will be hosting two events featuring Disney Legend Floyd Norman at Walt Disney World in February. First up is a D23 Lunch with Disney Legend Floyd Norman on Friday, February 20. The other event is a 65th anniversary screening of One Hundred and One Dalmatians on Saturday, February 21. Floyd Norman worked as an…
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Disney PhotoPass Offers Wide Variety of Magic Shots for EPCOT International Festival of the Arts
The EPCOT International Festival of the Arts began today at Walt Disney World Resort. This celebration of all of the different types of art continues through February 23, 2026. During it, guests can enjoy visual, culinary, performance, and many other types of artwork. Some of the other types of artwork can be found in the…
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Disney Parks Share Look at ‘Once Upon A Stage: The Magic of DISNEY ON BROADWAY’ at EPCOT International Festival of the Arts
As the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts kicks off at Walt Disney World Resort, Disney has shared a look at the exhibit Once Upon A Stage: The Magic of DISNEY ON BROADWAY. This gives guests at EPCOT a behind-the-scenes look at DISNEY ON BROADWAY. This exhibit is at CommuniCore Hall each day between 9:00…
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EPCOT International Festival of the Arts Merchandise Highlights
EPCOT International Festival of the Arts has kicked off at Walt Disney World Resort. Guests will be able to experience the many different types of artistic offerings at EPCOT during this festival, which continues until February 23, 2026. Along with the visual art, there is also culinary art and performance art to be experienced. This…
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Meet Disney Fine Artist Heather Edwards at EPCOT International Festival of the Arts
EPCOT International Festival of the Arts starts today at Walt Disney World Resort. This celebration of all types of art continues through February 23rd. One of the perks of this festival is that throughout its run, there is the opportunity to purchase artwork and meet the artists who created it. One of the Disney Fine…
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Disney Announces Next Fiscal Results Call
The Walt Disney Company has announced when it will be sharing its first-quarter fiscal results. This will be happening on February 2, 2026, at 8:30 AM ET. The results will also be released at the beginning of regular trading on the same day. Below is the official announcement from Disney: The Walt Disney Company Executives…
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Festival of the Arts Figment Bucket Arrives at EPCOT
Today, the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts starts at Walt Disney World Resort. This annual celebration of many different types of artwork runs through February 23, 2026. With the start of this beautiful festival at EPCOT has come the arrival of a new Figment bucket. The collectible Figment Artist Bucket with Rainbow Popcorn features…
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Pixar Pals Countdown to Fun! | DISNEY THIS DAY | January 16, 2011
On this day in 2011, Pixar Pals Countdown to Fun! debuted in Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World. The parade replaced the Block Party Bash and reimagined some of its floats. It also had similarities to the Pixar Play Parade in California, which began in 2008. Both Pixar parades adapted the same theme song…
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Dave Filoni and Lynwen Brennan to Lead Lucasfilm as Kathleen Kennedy Steps Down
The Walt Disney Company and Lucasfilm announced changes today to its leadership structure. Longtime Lucasfilm executive Kathleen Kennedy will be stepping down from leading the studio after nearly 14 years. In her place, Dave Filoni will lead the studio as President and Chief Creative Officer alongside Lynwen Brennan as Co-President. Kennedy will not be completely…
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D23 To Host 65th Anniversary Screening of “One Hundred and One Dalmatians”
There are 101 reasons to join D23 for an un-fur-gettable 65th anniversary screening of Disney’s animated classic One Hundred and One Dalmatians. This special screening will be taking place on Saturday, February 28, where the film was originally animated: the Walt Disney Studios Lot in Burbank. The film originally premiered on January 25, 1961, and has…
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Disneyland Handcrafted: The Magic of Creation
Last week, Daps Magic was given the incredible opportunity to attend the premiere of Disneyland Handcrafted at Walt Disney Studios in Burbank. The latest film from Leslie Iwerks aims to tell the story of the creation of Disneyland with never-before-seen footage. Heading into the screening, I must admit I was a bit suspicious. For the…
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GUIDE: Where to Find Characters From Different Eras in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Expanded Timeline at Disneyland
The Disneyland Resort has announced that Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge will see its timeline expanded on April 29, 2026. When this happens, there will be more stories and characters from the different eras of Star Wars in the land for guests to meet and experience. The land will have three main eras of stories that…
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Disney Working on Third ‘Phineas and Ferb’ Movie
A third Phineas and Ferb movie is being worked on at Disney. Disney Branded Television has greenlit the film that will eventually end up on Disney+ and the Disney Channel. The film is scheduled to go into production later this year. The third Phineas and Ferb movie will have a time-warp-themed adventure story that Dan…
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Disney Adventure Arrives in Port Canaveral
The Disney Adventure has reached another milestone in its journey towards its home port for the next five years in Singapore. The newest and biggest ship to join the Disney Cruise Line fleet has arrived at Port Canaveral for a brief stop. This is ahead of the ship’s maiden voyage, scheduled for March 10, 2026,…