Tag: Disney
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Pixar Place Hotel Celebrates 20th Anniversary of ‘Cars’ with Exhibit
The Pixar Place Hotel has a lot of fun details to be found throughout. While there are some obvious maquettes and other artwork that can be found in the lobby. On the second floor, above the entry to Pixar Place Hotel, there is an exhibit space that highlights different stories from Pixar Animation Studios. Currently,…
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Walt Disney Imagineering Gives Up-Close Look at Haunted Mansion Sculptures
Walt Disney Imagineering is taking a close look at some of the sculptures made for the Haunted Mansion. Imagineer Jack Ferges created these sculptures. This was done when Jack worked in the WED model shop in the 1960s. During this time, he helped bring the early version of the attraction to life. As a sculptor,…
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Disney Cruise Line Inspires Future Bahamian Leaders
Everywhere Disney goes, it tries not just to make magic for fans to enjoy; it also tries to impact the communities it comes to in positive ways. This is done in several different ways, with the most obvious often being the efforts of Disney VoluntEARS. For the Disney Cruise Line, Disney VoluntEARS do make a…
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El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood to Celebrate Its Centennial with Screenings of Two Classic Disney Films
El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. In the 1920s, real estate developer Charles Toberman built the Egyptian, Chinese, and El Capitan theatres. Los Angeles-based Stiles O. Clements designed the elaborate cast-concrete Spanish Colonial style exterior; San Francisco architect G. Albert Lansburgh, known for his design of over 50 West…
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Walt Disney World Dedication | DISNEY THIS DAY | October 25, 1971
On this day in 1971, the three-day dedication of Walt Disney World culminated in a formal ceremony at Magic Kingdom. Nearly 100,000 guests, including numerous celebrities, were in attendance to witness the momentous occasion. The weekend’s grand finale started with the world’s largest marching band, 1,076 members strong, playing “76 Trombones” in front of Cinderella…
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Full Celebrity Narrator Lineup for 2026 EPCOT Candlelight Procession Revealed
Disney has revealed the full lineup for the 2026 EPCOT Candlelight Processional ahead of the start of the Disney Festival of the Holidays. This year marks the 55th year of this annual Walt Disney World tradition and its 32nd year at EPCOT. The processional brings the America Gardens Theatre to life with a 51-piece orchestra,…
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Mister Fantastic Throws Out First Pitch in MLB Preview of ‘Avengers: Doomsday’
A new preview of the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday was shown on Friday night during the first game of the World Series between the Brewers and the Rays. The preview begins with Mister Fantastic (Pedro Pascal) throwing out the first pitch to the Human Torch (Joseph Quinn). This preview wasn’t just about baseball, however. It also…
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Columbia Harbour House Offering New and Reimagined Food Beginning October 28
Columbia Harbour House in Liberty Square at Magic Kingdom is a popular quick-service restaurant that offers seafood, New England-inspired favorites, and more as you dine in a cozy, seafaring setting. There is definitely something for everyone to enjoy. Menus at Disney Parks often get updated due to the season or just for a refresh. New…
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Movie Nights at Downtown Disney Continue This Coming Week with “The Nightmare Before Christmas” and “Hocus Pocus”
Movie Nights at Downtown Disney for Halloween Time continue this Monday and Wednesday night with two classic movies that were released in 1993. Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas and Hocus Pocus are this coming week’s featured movies. The Nightmare Before Christmas will play Monday at 7 p.m. and is a rescheduled date from the…
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A Disney Halloween | DISNEY THIS DAY | October 24, 1981
On this day in 1981, ‘A Disney Halloween’ first aired as a 90-minute television special. The show combined spooky clips from archival shorts and features, like “Night on Bald Mountain” from ‘Fantasia,’ “Heffalumps and Woozles” from ‘Winnie the Pooh,’ “The Old Mill,” “Lonesome Ghosts,” and “Trick or Treat.” The Magic Mirror introduced favorite scenes with…
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Trader Sam’s Mixology Sessions Return to Disneyland Resort in November
This November, the popular Trader Sam’s mixology sessions will be returning to the popular tiki bar at the Disneyland Hotel. At these events, fans learn how to make some of the popular cocktails at Trader Sam’s. The Trader Sam’s Mixology Seminar will be returning on November 16 and November 18, 2026. Bookings will open on…
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Fifth ‘Halloweentown’ Movie in the Works at Disney
A fifth Halloweentown movie is being worked on for potential airing on Disney Channel and Disney+. The Wrap reported this week that the film is being written before hopefully being greenlit by Disney executives to add to the franchise. There isn’t a ton known about this film at this point, including plot details. What is…
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An Enhanced Indiana Jones Adventure Reopens After Refurbishment at Disneyland
Every year, the Indiana Jones Adventure in Adventureland at Disneyland closes for refurbishment. This year was no different. Today, the beloved attraction reopens. With the reopening, it also received some enhancements. This included paint and effect touch-ups, as is often the case. Behind the scenes, they also made enhancements to help the attraction run more…
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‘The Music of EPCOT’ Arrives on Music Streaming Services
This summer at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, fans flocked to the Disney Music Emporium booth on the show floor so that they could pre-order The Music of EPCOT on vinyl. This was a pre-order situation, and the vinyl records had just recently started to be sent out to those who were eagerly awaiting…
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The Muppet Christmas Carol Collection Arrives on Disney Store
The holidays are almost here! One favorite holiday tradition for the Daps Magic team is watching The Muppet Christmas Carol. This can be done easily enough on Disney+. One thing that is always wished for by the team is that there would be more merchandise for this holiday classic with The Muppets. This year, Disney…
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Artisan Dim Sum Baskets Now Available at Hong Kong Disneyland
When you think of dim sum, you’re probably not thinking about enjoying it at a Disney theme park. However, one Disney theme park is stepping it up and creating some pretty special and unique dim sum. Hong Kong Disneyland has created a storybook-worthy spread of dim sum featuring three of the Disney princesses – Snow…
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Dumbo | DISNEY THIS DAY | October 23, 1941
On this day in 1941, ‘Dumbo’ debuted in theaters. Based on a story by Helen Aberson-Mayer and Harold Pearl, the tale follows Jumbo Jr., a baby circus elephant born to Mrs. Jumbo. He is ridiculed and dubbed “Dumbo” because of his enormous ears. After he is separated from his mother, his friend Timothy Mouse helps…
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Actor Tom Skerritt Passes Away at 93
Actor Tom Skerritt, known for his roles in “Alien,” “Top Gun,” “Steel Magnolias, and “Picket Fences,” has died at the age of 93. Skerritt died on Wednesday due to natural causes, according to a statement released by his family. He was born on August 25, 1933, in Detroit, Michigan, and was raised by his father,…
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D23 to Host Mickey’s of Glendale Florida Shopping Event
On Sunday, November 15, 2026, D23 will be hosting a Mickey’s of Glendale Florida shopping event. The event will take place in the Coronado Ballroom at the Coronado Springs Convention Center from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Tickets will be $15 (plus processing fee) for D23 Gold Members and $25 (plus processing fee) for D23…
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‘The Pursuit: F1 ACADEMY’ Documentary Coming to Disney+
A new documentary is coming to Disney+ in November. Called The Pursuit: F1 ACADEMY, it will debut on November 19th only on Disney+. This is about an all-female racing series that was launched by Formula 1 to develop and prepare young women for advancement to high levels of motorsport. The debut of this documentary comes…
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The Walt Disney Family Museum Hosting ‘Making Monsters and a Graphic Novel’ Workshop
The Walt Disney Family Museum is hosting a workshop with two animators from Pixar Animation Studios who will be sharing about making monsters, along with stories about creating their first graphic novel, Feo the Chupacabra. The event is called Making Monsters and a Graphic Novel. It will be taking place on Sunday, November 1, 2026,…
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Sarah’s Halloween Favorites on Disney+
It’s hard to believe that we’re already almost through Halloween season! After watching Mr. Daps’ video on his Top 5 Halloween Favorites on Disney+, I thought it would be fun to share some of my picks. Admittedly, Mr. Daps chose a couple that I would have picked. However, I wanted my list to differ a…
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D23 Night at Disney’s ‘The Lion King’ Coming in January at Hollywood Pantages Theatre
D23 just can’t wait to have its members join them for a performance of the North American touring production of Disney’s The Lion King on Friday, January 15, 2027, at 7:30 pm at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre in Los Angeles, CA. Disney’s The Lion King will be playing at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre from December…
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Disney and Marc Jacobs Launch New Kids Ski Collection
Hold on tight to your ski poles as Mickey Mouse ventures into ski season with Marc Jacobs for a collaboration as daring as it is stylish! Inspired by the snowy mountains and classic winter sport, this 20-piece special collection of children’s clothing and accessories revisits ski club themes with a mischievous, vintage twist. From mountain…