Tag: Disney
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Walt Disney World Airport | DISNEY THIS DAY | October 22, 1971
On this day in 1971, the Walt Disney World Airport was dedicated and began flight service. Also known as the Lake Buena Vista Airport or “STOLport” for “Short Take Off and Landing,” the 2000-foot airfield was located near the Magic Kingdom. Shawnee and Executive Airlines provided connecting service from Orlando and Tampa. It was known…
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New Albino Wallaby Debuts at Disney’s Animal Kingdom’s Jumping Junction
A new rare albino wallaby joey has made its debut at Jumping Junction at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Named Joey, she is a one-of-a-kind find at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. She is already available for guests to see when they visit Jumping Junction at Conservation Station. The @animalsatdisney Instagram account shared the following information about Quartz: Meet…
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Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar at Disney Springs Chef Turns Puzzles Into Plates
Halloween time is a magical time at Disney Springs at Walt Disney World Resort. At Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar, the decor and the dishes are transformed to fit in with the spirit of the season. A big part of this is thanks to Chef Gary Miles. Chef Gary Miles came to Disney 28 years ago…
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Frozen Fan Fest Holiday Gift Ideas
It’s Frozen Fan Fest time. For all of those fans of the Frozen franchise, this is a great time to celebrate all of the frigid fun. It is also a great time to shop for presents (holiday or otherwise) for those Frozen fans in your life. In preparation for the holidays and ahead of the…
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Disney Greenlights Reboot of ‘Glee’
Anyone who lived through the original run of Glee undoubtedly remembers what a phenomenon it was. This show about a high school show choir ran from 2009 to 2015. During that time, these high school students from Lima, Ohio, navigated the highs and lows of class and beyond. This saw the show tackling some pretty…
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Bob Iger to Release Second Book About Second Stint as Disney’s CEO
There are certain things in life that stick out as memorable. These are the things where people remember where they were and what they were doing when something happened. For many Disney fans, the announcement that former Disney CEO Bob Chapek had been fired and that Bob Iger was returning fits that bill. While this…
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This Week’s Movie Night at Downtown Disney Rescheduled Due to Inclement Weather
Due to expected inclement weather on Wednesday, October 21, the scheduled screening of Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas as part of Movie Nights at Downtown Disney has been postponed. The movie has been rescheduled to Monday, October 26 at 7 pm. The screening will continue at the Downtown Disney LIVE! Stage and Lawn, located…
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Disney Legend Mary Blair | DISNEY THIS DAY | October 21, 1911
On this day in 1911, designer, animator, Imagineer, and Disney Legend Mary Blair was born. Famed for her bold colors and whimsical, modern style, Blair became one of Disney’s most influential artists. She joined Disney in 1940 and was named art supervisor after the South America tour. She helped define the studio’s visual identity through…
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Tickets for Disney “Hexed” at El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood Now Available
More teasers and trailers have been released for the upcoming Disney animated feature Hexed, coming to theatres on Wednesday, November 25, 2026. In Walt Disney Animation Studios’ all-new magical coming-of-age saga, “Disney’s Hexed,” an impulsive and unconventional teenage girl named Billie (voiced by Hailee Steinfeld) discovers secret magical abilities which, once unleashed, hurtle her into…
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Disney Announces Star Wars Funday Football for Disney+, Disney Channel, and Disney XD
There is a new way to watch Super Bowl LXI. This time it comes from a galaxy far, far away. Star Wars Funday Football will see favorite characters from across the Star Wars franchise in the world of football. This includes a real-time, animated Super Bowl LXI that is set in a Star Wars galaxy…
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Disney Imagination Halloween Magic – GEEKS CORNER #838
Welcome to Geeks Corner! On this special episode, join Mr. Daps and Caitie Bear as they geek out about the week’s Disney and positive stuff! This week, they also add some Halloween magic to the show as they reveal their Halloween costumes for 2026! While all this happens, the conversation covers the Disney Imagination for…
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Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Prestige’ Returning to Theaters
Christopher Nolan’s spellbinding thriller The Prestige is returning to theaters. The film from the Academy Award winner will return to the big screen starting January 29, 2027. This comes in celebration of the film’s 20th anniversary. Along with announcing the re-release of the film, The Walt Disney Studios also shared a new poster for the…
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New Member of S.E.A. Introduced by Disney, Along with a New Surprise at Disneyland!
A new S.E.A. Member has been introduced on the Disney Parks Blog today. This came after a series of clues were left on the Walt Disney Imagineering Instagram account after a mystery unfolded at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event. Along with introducing who this mysterious person is, a new clue was also revealed that…
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Disney and Shutterfly Announce Disney PhotoPass Collaboration
Disney and Shutterfly have announced a new collaboration that will allow Disney guests to have their Disney PhotoPass photos appear automatically in their Shutterfly accounts. This is an optional service that allows for picture-perfect moments to become photo books, cards, ornaments, games, home décor, gifts, and more. All of this is because Shutterfly is now…
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Three Presentations From D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event Coming to D23 Gold Theater
The D23 Gold Theater is an exclusive virtual and event-based video series hosted by D23: The Official Disney Fan Club that gives D23 Gold Members access to rare screenings, live panels, and interactive virtual events. If you missed the recent D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event this past August or you missed a few panels…
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New Sneak Peek Revealed as Tickets for ‘Disney’s Hexed’ Go on Sale
Tickets for Walt Disney Animation Studios’ next film, Hexed, are now on sale. This comes ahead of the film’s November 25, 2026, theater release. Along with tickets for the film going on sale, a new sneak peek was released by Disney as well. Ahead of the arrival of the film, Hailee Steinfeld recorded a new…
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Disney Legend Frank Churchill | DISNEY THIS DAY | October 20 | 1901
On this day in 1901, acclaimed composer, songwriter, and Disney Legend Frank Churchill was born. Despite having no formal training, he began his music career at age 15 as a pianist for silent films. Churchill joined Disney in 1930 and soon produced the studio’s first big hit with “Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf?”…
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Windy Days Reveal Esplanade Progress at Disneyland Resort
This last week, there were a lot of Santa Ana winds sweeping across Southern California. This led to scrims coming down around the Disneyland Resort, revealing the work that was happening behind them. This was particularly true in the Esplanade, where work continues on the removal of two former ticket booths, the building of a…
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Advance Tickets Go on Sale for ‘Everest: The Other Side’
Advance tickets are now on sale for Everest: The Other Side. This is an intimate portrait of two elite ski mountaineers who are tackling this ultimate challenge. Tickets can be purchased on Fandango or wherever tickets are sold. This film will open in theaters exclusively in theaters and in IMAX worldwide on October 30th. This…
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Work Continues on West Side Arrival Experience at Disneyland Resort
Work continues on the west side of the Disneyland Resort’s arrival process. Specifically, work is continuing at the security checkpoint near what was once the ESPN Zone and the current Star Wars Trading Post. This is the only security checkpoint that hasn’t seen a major renovation recently. Over the last couple of years, more permanent…
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Disney Reveals New Veterans Day Merchandise Collection
Veterans Day is almost upon us. Disney has a long history of supporting veterans and their families, along with those who are actively serving in the U.S. Military. Leading up to this special day, Disney has revealed a first look at its Veterans Day merchandise collection. This can now be found in select stores at…
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ABC Super Soap Weekend | DISNEY THIS DAY | October 19, 1996
On this day in 1996, the first annual ABC Super Soap Weekend kicked off at Disney-MGM Studios in Walt Disney World. The event gave fans the chance to meet their favorite ABC soap stars up close through motorcades, panel discussions, autograph sessions, and Q&A presentations. Guests could also stop by Soap Central to view and…
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More New Paint Style Revealed in Disneyland’s Tomorrowland As More Scrims Come Down
Earlier this year, D23: The Ultimate Disney Event revealed that Disneyland would get a new Tomorrowland. Shortly after, some scrims appeared, blocking a couple of walls in the land. When they came down, a new paint pattern was revealed near the Little Green Men Store Command. Shortly after, more scrims could be seen covering walls…
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The 5 Most Terrifying Disney Characters of All Time
It’s Halloween season, and in this special installment of Daps Magic – Disney and Positive Stuff, Mr. Daps is joined by his good friends Mikey Really Likey and DC Sarah for a brand-new “On the Fives” countdown! Together, they debate, share childhood trauma, and compile the ultimate list of the most terrifying characters in Disney…