Tag: Disney
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Disney Cruise Line Teases Itinerary Announcement With Coordinated Post
Disney Cruise Line is teasing a big announcement that could involve upcoming destinations for the most magical fleet at sea. A post on social media announced a big announcement. It was accompanied by a photo with a ship and multiple coordinates. The full graphic can be seen here: Daps Magic looked up each of these…
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The Nightmare Before Christmas Arrives in Confection Form at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa
Jack Skellington and the rest of the residents of Halloweentown have returned and taken up residence at the Haunted Mansion for Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort. They will remain there through the holidays. This year, they have also taken up residence in the Grand Californian Hotel & Spa. A new confectionery appeared in the…
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Disney Parks’ Next Era: Unpacking the D23 Horizons Showcase
In this episode of Daps Magic – Disney and Positive Stuff, host Mr. Daps is joined by IGN writer and Talking Disney Magic co-host Adam Bankhurst for an in-depth breakdown of D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event. Focusing heavily on the Horizons: A Carousel of Progress, the duo dives into the biggest news, favorite reveals,…
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Hal Smith | DISNEY THIS DAY | August 24, 1916
On this day in 1916, actor and voice artist Hal Smith was born. He started his career as a radio DJ and then served in the U.S. Army during WWII. Smith took over the voice roles of Goofy, Grumpy, and Sleepy from Pinto Colvig after his death. He voiced Owl in Winnie the Pooh and…
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VIDEO: ‘Beauty and the Beast: A Tale as Old as Time’ at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event
There were many panels with many magical moments to be enjoyed at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event. One of these was Beauty and the Beast: A Tale as Old as Time. This panel celebrated the 35th anniversary of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Beauty and the Beast. This panel was hosted by Ashley Eckstein with…
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VIDEO: ‘Exploring Nature in Piston Peak’ From D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event
The Imagineering Horizons Pavilion at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event featured great panels that offered a look at a variety of projects and departments within Walt Disney Imagineering. After Horizons: A Carousel of Progress, a panel called Exploring Nature in Piston Peak followed. This was hosted by Imagineers Jason Grandt and Chelsea Whikehart. This…
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Disneyland Paris Reveals New Payment Terminals
Disneyland Paris continues to move forward on multiple fronts. Along with new attractions, lands, foods, and entertainment offerings, they are also progressing with the technology used for transactions around the resort. Disneyland Paris and Visa have announced that they are implementing new payment terminals that have begun to roll out to its shops and food/beverage…
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Mickey’s Trick and Treat Offers Air-Conditioned Halloween Fun at Disney California Adventure!
Halloween Time has returned to The Happiest Place on Earth! This year, as has been the case for the last several years, the Disney Theater will be coming to life daily with Mickey’s Trick and Treat. This interactive show has Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, and Goofy joining their friend Parker for some seasonal…
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Nik Ranieri | DISNEY THIS DAY | August 22, 1961
On this day in 1961, character animator Nik Ranieri was born. He was hired by Disney in 1987 to work on the title character in ‘Who Framed Roger Rabbit.’ Ranieri went on to animate some of the most recognizable characters in the Disney Renaissance and beyond, including Ursula in ‘The Little Mermaid,’ Lumiere in ‘Beauty…
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‘The Storytellers of Plaza de la Familia Celebrate the Musical World of Coco!’ Return to Disney California Adventure
Plaza de la Familia has returned to the Disneyland Resort. From now through November 2, 2026, this beautiful celebration of Día de los Muertos includes vibrant decorations, live music, crafts, photo opportunities, cuisine, merchandise, and more. The main entertainment offering is The Storytellers of Plaza de la Familia Celebrate the Musical World of Coco! This…
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Did You Know…? Check Out These Fun Facts About Guardians of the Galaxy – Monsters After Dark
Guardians of the Galaxy – Monsters After Dark is back! Throughout Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort, this version of the attraction will be available starting in the late afternoon and into the evening. This is a fun variation on Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! that is quite popular each year. As Halloween…
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Halloween Screams Returns to Light Up the Night at Disneyland for Halloween Time
On Friday, August 21, 2026, Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort kicked off. This annual Halloween celebration brings back the Haunted Mansion Holiday, delicious culinary offerings, a wide variety of seasonal merchandise, and entertainment. One of the more popular entertainment offerings every year is Halloween Screams. This is a fan-favorite nighttime spectacular that sees Jack…
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The Walt Disney Family Museum to Screen ‘Disney Worldbuilders’
The Walt Disney Family Museum is offering two screenings of filmmaker Leslie Iwerks’ newest documentary, Disney Worldbuilders (Here are my thoughts on this new film). This film premiered at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event before arriving on Disney+. The Walt Disney Family Museum will be offering two free screenings on Sunday, August 23, and…
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Carefree Corner | DISNEY THIS DAY | August 22, 1956
On this day in 1956, Carefree Corner opened on Main Street, U.S.A. at Disneyland. The spot was a resource center for guests sponsored by the Insurance Company of North America. Guests could immortalize their visits by signing registry books from their home state or country. In a time before Guest Services moved to City Hall,…
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Diorama Reopens at Disneyland
The Disneyland Railroad diorama has reopened at Disneyland. This adventure, which takes the train and its riders to the Grand Canyon and the Primevil World, has been under construction for several months. While closed, there were graphics put in place over a black wall. The refreshed diorama now looks better than ever for the dinosaur…
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Mickey & Friends Debut New Halloween Outfits at the Disneyland Resort
Mickey & Friends have new Halloween looks once again for Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort. As the season kicked off today, they showed off their orange-and-black Halloween digs while eager fans waited in line to see them. For those who didn’t want to wait in line, these costumes also appeared in the Main Street…
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Mickey & Friends Halloween Time Cavalcade Returns to The Happiest Place on Earth!
Halloween Time officially kicked off at The Happiest Place on Earth on Friday, August 21, 2026. With the return of this spirited season also came the return of a cheery cavalcade along Disneyland’s parade route. The Mickey & Friends Halloween Time Cavalcade is full of energy, Mickey & Friends in their Halloween costumes, and other…
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Disneyland Paris Getting New Daytime Parade
There were a lot of announcements that came out of D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event. These announcements covered Disney Entertainment, Disney Experiences, and beyond! While a bulk of the focus was on the new attraction and area based on The Lion King at Disneyland Paris in Disney Adventure World, there were other things that…
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Haunted Mansion Holiday Returns for Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort
On Thursday evening, guests visiting Disneyland were treated to an early opening of Haunted Mansion Holiday in New Orleans Square. The soft opening came ahead of its official opening on Friday, August 21, 2026, for Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort. Jack Skellington had apparently wrecked the halls ahead of time and was welcoming guests…
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Hayden Panettiere | DISNEY THIS DAY | August 20, 1989
On this day in 1989, actress, singer, model, and activist Hayden Panettiere was born. Disney fans remember her fondly as the voice of young Princess Dot in ‘A Bug’s Life,’ where she made her film debut. She also played Suri in ‘Dinosaur,’ Kari and later Xion in the ‘Kingdom Hearts’ franchise, Sheryl Yost in ‘Remember…
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Silly Symphony Swings Gets Reopening Date for Disney California Adventure Return
Silly Symphony Swings has been closed for a considerable amount of time. It appears this is getting close to changing, though. The Disneyland Resort website now has an opening date for this attraction listed. According to the Silly Symphony Swings page, the Disney California Adventure attraction will be reopening on August 28, 2026. While it…
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Cricket Green Talks Country Life, City Pigeons, and Big City Greens Season 5 with Mr. Daps
On August 21, 2026, the fifth season of Big City Greens will be broadcast on the Disney Channel at 8:00 p.m. EDT/PDT. On the 22nd, it will be available on Disney+. The first five episodes will be released with this kickoff, with more coming throughout the rest of the year and into 2027. Ahead of…
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Disney Store Reveals The Nightmare Before Christmas Collection
Fans of The Nightmare Before Christmas are more than ready to step into the world of Halloween Town because Disney Store’s highly anticipated The Nightmare Before Christmas collection will soon be available to shop. Beginning Monday, August 24, fans can shop the frightfully delightful Nightmare Before Christmas Collection on DisneyStore.com. Inspired by the iconic film, the collection features favorite characters…
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More Carousel of Progress Updates Revealed at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event
This last weekend, Disney hosted thousands of its most dedicated fans at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event. Throughout the weekend, fans could enjoy panels, presentations, experiences, shopping opportunities, and a whole lot more. Some fans could also experience showcases at the Honda Center throughout the weekend. This included Horizons: A Carousel of Progress. This…