Tag: Disney
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Disney Cruising Out of San Diego – GEEKS CORNER #834
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week, the show is predominantly focused on Disney Cruise Line and its itineraries out of San Diego, California. Before getting into that, the Geeks give a brief recap of their Knott’s Scary Farm Experience. Then the show digs into the itineraries that range from 3-night cruises all the way up…
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Fiesta Latina | DISNEY THIS DAY | September 22, 2001
On this day in 2001, the first annual Fiesta Latina weekend kicked off at Disney’s California Adventure during the park’s first year. The celebration of Latin American culture and Hispanic Heritage Month was centralized in the Pacific Wharf district. It included well-known live music headliners, dancers, community performers, specialty food, arts & crafts, and limited-edition…
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Enter the Worlds of “Frozen” and “Toy Story” at the Disney PhotoPass Studio in Disney Springs at Walt Disney World
Disney PhotoPass is a great way to get some magical photos and create magical memories for guests. Disney PhotoPass photographers can be found throughout the Disney Parks to help capture those special moments. Now, Disney PhotoPass Service photographers welcome you to 2 special photo-capture experiences at the Disney PhotoPass Studio in Disney Springs at Walt…
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Downtown Disney District Lights Up Nights During Halloween Time at Disneyland Resort
The Downtown Disney District has gotten even brighter at night! This past week, lights that had been seen showing up in the Downtown Disney District began to be turned on and light up the night. These arrive during the celebration of Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort. The lights add festive fun and a bit…
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Ticket Sales Leave Ticket Booth Once Again at Disneyland Resort
The game of musical locations in the Esplanade at the Disneyland Resort. After recently moving to a ticket booth on the west side of the Esplanade, Ticket Sales has once again moved back to a shared location with guest services. This is located in the northwest corner of the Esplanade, to the left of the…
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Avengers Jeep Returns to Former Location in Avengers Campus
Recently, the Avengers Jeep was moved to a spot it traditionally has been parked since Avengers Campus opened. This spot is located in front of a wall that has the Avengers Campus expansion growing behind it (more on walls here). Over the weekend, the Jeep returned to the location it has been parked at throughout…
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More Options Than Ever Offered by Disney Cruise Line Out of San Diego, California
The Disney Cruise Line is adding more itineraries than ever to its sailings from San Diego, California. From fall 2026 through spring 2028, the Disney Cruise Line will be offering a wide range of sailings for cruisers who want to sail from the California coast. This includes the popular Very Merrytime and Halloween on the…
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IllumiNations 25 | DISNEY THIS DAY | September 21, 1996
On this day in 1996, IllumiNations 25 debuted at EPCOT to mark the 25th anniversary of Walt Disney World. The anniversary update to IllumiNations, which had run since 1988, added four fireworks barges, a new storyline, contemporary music, and enhanced programming. The new score, featuring pop songs and film themes such as “Circle of Life”…
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D23 Announces Hocus Pocus Screening in Salem
D23 has announced a screening of the classic film Hocus Pocus in Salem, Massachusetts. The screening is free and will take place on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at 8:30 PM at Old Town Hall. The event takes place as Salem celebrates its 400th anniversary. Before the screening takes place, there will be food options available and…
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Disneyland Paris’ Special Effects Teams Open Doors to Cast Members
Special effects teams at Disneyland Paris recently opened their doors to cast members to show how their magic is made. This was done during a day that was dedicated to showcasing their roles and expertise. Throughout the day, special effects equipment, props used in shows, and even virtual reality were shown off. This gave visiting…
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Disney Names Adam Smith Chairman, Direct-to-Consumer, Disney Entertainment
The Walt Disney Company has made a few leadership changes this week. On Friday, Disney announced that Karandeep Anand will be its new Chief Technology Officer. This comes as Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro continues to pursue his vision of what Disney will look like under his leadership (more on that here). The day before, Disney…
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Disney’s New Blueprint: Storytelling, Tech, and “One Disney”
In this episode of Daps Magic – Disney and Positive Stuff, Mr. Daps dives into the overarching vision for The Walt Disney Company under the leadership of CEO Josh D’Amaro. Rather than temporary trends, D’Amaro is guiding the company’s future through three foundational, executive principles: Great Storytelling as Our North Star, Technology in Service to…
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Lighthouse Keeping | DISNEY THIS DAY | September 20, 1946
On this day in 1946, the Donald Duck short ‘Lighthouse Keeping’ was released. Donald spends his nights tending a traditional flame-powered lighthouse, but the endlessly rotating beacon makes it impossible to enjoy a quiet book. Bored and irritated, he turns the light on a sleeping pelican, repeatedly flashing it in the bird’s face to wake…
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Character Dining is Returning to Disneyland’s Plaza Inn
Since mid-August, the Breakfast in the Park with Minnie and Friends has not been offered at Disneyland’s Plaza Inn Restaurant. This will be changing soon. The character dining at Plaza Inn will be returning on Sunday, September 20, 2026. Reservations are currently available on the Disneyland app and website. This could change very soon, as…
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“Maleficent” To Be Shown This Wednesday During “Movie Nights at Downtown Disney” Presented by Honda
Movie Nights at Downtown Disney presented by Honda, will continue this Wednesday night with a screening of Disney Maleficent from 2014. This is the second year that these movie nights have been offered. They have proven to be quite popular with both guests at the Disneyland Resort hotels and locals who make the trek for…
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New Penny Press Machines Popping Up Around Disneyland Resort
Recently, Daps Magic has been noticing the disappearance of penny press machines around the Disneyland Resort. Earlier this week, a large number of the penny presses had been removed from the parks, Downtown Disney District, and Disneyland Resort hotels. Only a handful of them remained by mid-week. On Friday, the trend of disappearance was observed…
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Magic Happens Floats Return to Disneyland Ahead of Performances
At D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, it was announced that Magic Happens will return to Disneyland’s parade route in 2027. The parade will return next summer to the Happiest Place on Earth. An exact date has not been announced at this point. What has been revealed is that the floats for the parade have…
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First Gigablock for Disney Believe Floats Out in Germany
The Disney Believe is the next ship that will join the Disney Cruise Line. “This ship celebrates belief in magic, family, the power of nature, and belief in yourself,” Imagineer Claire Weiss said at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event. “And all the stories we tell onboard will be tied together by the core Disney…
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James Lipton | DISNEY THIS DAY | September 19, 2026
On this day in 1926, writer, lyricist, actor, TV host, and academic James Lipton was born. For Disney, Lipton voiced the Director in ‘Bolt,’ a stern figure who antagonizes the title character. For Fox, he appeared as Warden Gentles in ‘Arrested Development’ and guest-starred on ‘Family Guy’ and ‘The Simpsons.’ Lipton was best known for…
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Disneyland Railroad Grand Canyon Diorama Reopens
The Disneyland Railroad Grand Canyon diorama has reopened at Disneyland. This comes just weeks after the Primeval World diorama reopened. Now, the Disneyland Railroad will steam by Disneyland Resort’s recreation of the Grand Canyon of today and yesterday. The reopening of both eras looks beautiful and will surely be embraced by Disney fans who take…
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Tickets Now on Sale for ‘Disney Worldbuilding’ Screening with Leslie Iwerks at The Walt Disney Family Museum
This summer at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, Leslie Iwerks’ newest documentary, Disney Worldbuilding, made its world premiere. This documentary looks at the people who have created many of the worlds that are coming to life in Disney parks and beyond. The documentary is currently streaming on Disney+. It will also be screened at…
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Karandeep Anand Named Chief Technology Officer of The Walt Disney Company
The Walt Disney Company has announced that Karandeep Anand will be its new Chief Technology Officer. Anand was most recently the CEO of Character.AI and was a former technology leader at Meta and Microsoft. His new title at Disney will be Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer. This is a new position created for…
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Check Out These New Halloween Treats at the Disney Parks
One of the highlights of Halloween is the treats that become so readily available. At the Disney parks, there is no shortage of treats. This year for Halloween, there is a lineup of new treats that have arrived at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort. Along with the treats that can be enjoyed while…
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Apple TV Releases Trailer for Second Season of ‘Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars’
The second season of Knife Edge: Chasing Michelin Stars will be arriving on Apple TV on September 25th. Ahead of this season’s arrival, a new trailer has been released for the BAFTA Award-nominated series that takes viewers into the intense world of elite dining. The docuseries is hosted by food and travel expert Jesse Burgess,…