Tag: Disney
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Hoppers – Mr. Daps’ Home Entertainment Review
Mabel Tanaka is a college student with a very personal connection with nature. Not only is it her passion, but it is also her connection with her grandmother. When a construction project threatens to destroy a beautiful pond in favor of a freeway, Mabel finds herself trying to save the pond. Unfortunately, she isn’t very…
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Royal Street Veranda at Disneyland Adds New Menu Items
Disney Parks are full of yummy eats and treats, and there are times when food locations update or add to their menus. Royal Street Veranda at Disneyland has recently added a drink and food item that are sure to please your palate. First up is the New Orleans Mint Julep Float. This mint julep float…
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Disney and Epic Games Bring ‘Star Wars’ Stories to Fortnite Fans
With Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu arriving in theaters May 22, the story that began on Disney+ debuts on the big screen for the first time, claiming its place at the center of a global entertainment moment. The Mandalorian and Grogu Watch Party Island is Live Further solidifying that sense of community, fans across the globe can…
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A Wonder-ful Bison Adventure on Catalina Island
Recently, Daps Magic was invited by Disney to go on a cruise aboard the Disney Wonder. This cruise sailed out of San Diego and had stops at Catalina Island and Ensenada, Mexico. The ship itself was full of magical offerings and experiences, and honestly, there really didn’t seem to be any reason to get off…
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Special Perks Available for Walt Disney World Annual Passholders at Passholder Lounge in EPCOT
The Walt Disney World Annual Passholder Lounge is back at Restaurant Marrakesh in the Morocco Pavilion at EPCOT, and there are special V.I.PASSHOLDER Summer Days perks. Open daily from 11 am – 7 pm, this relaxing air-conditioned space will offer complimentary snacks, water, and Moroccan mint tea, a unique Disney PhotoPass Animated Magic Shot, and…
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Ready or Not 2: Here I Come Home Release Review
Daps Magic is committed to providing coverage to all entities and studios under the Disney umbrella. This will include content that isn’t necessarily family-friendly, such as the content reviewed below. This past March, I reviewed Ready or Not 2: Here I Come during its theatrical release. I enjoyed it enough that when asked to review…
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Fantasia Gardens Miniature Golf | DISNEY THIS DAY | May 20, 1996
On this day in 1996, Fantasia Gardens Miniature Golf opened at the Walt Disney World Resort. One of two mini golf complexes at the resort, the Fantasia site houses two 18-hole courses—the family-friendly Fantasia Gardens and the challenging Fantasia Fairways. The course recreates five scenes from the ‘Fantasia’ film: Toccata and Fugue, The Nutcracker Suite,…
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Disneyland Resort to Drop 11:00 AM Park Hopping Time in June
Earlier this spring, the Disneyland Resort revealed that the requirement that guests wait until 11:00 AM would be going away. An exact time when this would be happening wasn’t known. Now a date has been assigned to this goal. On June 9th, guests with Park Hopper tickets or Magic Keys will no longer have to…
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Walt Disney World Resort Reveals New Photos and Video of Updated Cinderella Castle
The new paint job on Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom is nearly complete. This project at Walt Disney World Resort was announced at Destination D23 last fall. Work began earlier this year. Already, the castle is looking beautiful with this new look that draws inspiration from its classic look. As work comes to completion, Disney…
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Disney+ Rolling Out Ability to Link Hulu Profiles
Disney+ continues to get updates. The newest is the ability for those with 18+ Hulu profiles to link with their Disney+ account within the app. The update will be rolling out to eligible bundle subscribers in the coming days. The process begins today. When Hulu subscribers link their Hulu profiles to Disney+, their Hulu watch…
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Walls Go Up Around Future Home of Coco Attraction at Disney California Adventure
Walls have gone up, and it appears the Pixar Pier gate is being torn down at the future home for the Coco attraction at Disney California Adventure. The newest update comes as fans have been watching things change on the other side of that gate in recent months. This has seen the area cleared and…
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New Tiki Mug Coming for 15th Anniversary of Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar
It’s hard to believe it, but Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar is turning 15 years old this year! As the big celebration draws closer, the popular Tiki bar at the Disneyland Hotel has been getting some tender loving care in the form of a refurbishment. To celebrate, Trader Sam’s is releasing a new Tiki Mug…
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Main Street, U.S.A. LEGO Set Coming to Disney Store on June 1st
A new LEGO set that recreates the magic of Main Street, U.S.A. at The Happiest Place on Earth, will soon be available on the Disney Store. This new LEGO set will be available starting on June 1, 2026. With nearly 4,000 pieces, this impressive set includes three of the main buildings seen when visiting Main…
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Tiffins Restaurant Celebrates 10th Anniversary With New Menu Items
10 years ago, Tiffins Restaurant opened at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. During the decade it has been open, it has offered incredible global cuisine that has been inspired by travel around the world. As the restaurant celebrates this milestone anniversary, the Disney Parks Blog shared about the restaurant and the new flavors that can now be…
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Disney Legend Jimmy MacDonald | DISNEY THIS DAY | May 19, 1906
On this day in 1906, voice actor, sound effects wizard, drummer, and Disney Legend Jimmy MacDonald was born. MacDonald started at the new Disney Sound Effects Department in 1934. He recorded a huge library of sound effects over his 48-year career from his hand-built machines and his own voice. Walt Disney handpicked MacDonald to take…
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GUIDE: Disney Streaming Services Programs in June 2026
Disney streaming services continue to add more and more content. Whether it is Disney+, Hulu, or ESPN, there is a wide range of programs that will connect with viewers wherever they are. This can range from exciting events, new series, special programs, or sports. Regularly, new programs are added to the libraries for Disney’s streaming…
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Imagen Foundation Honors Disneyland Resort Cast Member
Disneyland Resort Cast Member Susana Carranza has been honored by the Imagen Foundation as one of this year’s Influential Latinos in Media & Entertainment. Carrazana is the Director of Marketing & Commercial Strategy at the Disneyland Resort. Susana Carranza’s Disney journey began in 2011 as a junior marketer at the Disneyland Resort. Over the course…
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Disney Hit With Lawsuit Over Disneyland’s Facial Recognition Technology at Entrances
This spring the Disneyland Resort implemented facial recognition at its main gates to both of its parks. The technology is utilized to combat fraud and also make the entrance process quicker and easier for guests. As guests walk into areas near entrances to the parks (the esplanade or Downtown Disney District entrance at the Monorail)…
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All Episodes of ‘Imagineer That!’ Now on Disney+
There are a lot of fun things to find as Disney fans on Disney+. There are series like The Imagineering Story, Behind the Attraction, Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and Disney Parks Sunrise Series. There is also the Leslie Iwerks documentary Disneyland Handcrafted, which shares an in-depth look at what it took to make Disneyland…
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Disney Cruise Line Announces Special 2-Episode ‘Behind the Attraction’ Special
New episodes of Behind the Attraction are coming to Disney+. Today, the Disney Cruise Line announced that a 2-episode special of the series will premiere on Disney+ on June 24, 2026. This new special will focus on the story of the Disney Cruise Line. It will go back to the origins of the Disney Cruise…
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‘Star Wars’ Voice Actor Tom Kane Passes Away at 64
Voice actor Tom Kane has passed away at the age of 64. The prolific voice actor brought many animated characters to life throughout the worlds of Star Wars, Powerpuff Girls, the Marvel Universe, Call of Duty, Disney, and a whole lot more. His talent agency, Galactic Productions, announced that Kane died on Monday with the…
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Disney Experiences Chairman Thomas Mazloum Picks New Leaders for Walt Disney World, Disney Signature Experiences, and Disneyland Paris
The game of musical chairs of Disney leadership continues at The Walt Disney Company. After the elevation of former Disney Experience Chairman Josh D’Amaro to the role of Disney CEO, the former Disneyland President Thomas Mazloum was promoted to the role of leading Disney Experiences. This set off one round of musical chairs that saw…
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The Walt Disney Family Museum Presenting Virtual Event: Ruth Shellhorn: Early Design and Construction of Disneyland with Landscape Architect Kelly Comras
The Walt Disney Family Museum is presenting a virtual event on June 17th that looks into the early design and construction contributions of Ruth Shellhorn at Disneyland. The event will have landscape architect Kelly Comras providing her unique perspective on Shellhorn’s Disneyland contributions. The event will take place at 5:30 PT on the 17th virtually.…
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Disney Legend Larry Lansburgh | DISNEY THIS DAY | May 18, 1911
On this day in 1911, filmmaker, equestrian, animal lover, and Disney Legend Larry Lansburgh was born. He started work at Walt Disney Studios in 1938 as a “gofer” after having a bad riding accident as a stuntman. He moved to the Editing Department, where he worked on ‘Fantasia’ and ‘Pinocchio.’ Lansburgh went on to produce…