Tag: Disney
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New Details Revealed About ‘The Lion King’ Attraction at Disney Adventure World
Disney Adventure World may have just opened its gates to the world earlier this year, but it is just getting started. Around its new Adventure Bay, World of Frozen can already let guests enter and experience the Frozen franchise in an immersive way. The next major addition to this area of the park will be…
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‘Dead Poets Society’ and ‘Mrs. Doubtfire’ to be Released on 4K Ultra HD Digital and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray for First Time
Two iconic Robin Williams films are getting released on 4K Ultra HD Digital and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray for the very first time. Dead Poets Society and Mrs. Doubtfire will both be available on these formats on September 29, 2026. This comes three decades after they originally debuted in theaters. Both of these movies showcase the range…
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Sarah’s D23 Media Highlights
D23 brought so many exciting announcements this year across all areas of the Disney company. As someone who doesn’t live close to the parks or go on cruises, the highlights for me are primarily media-based. Sure, I’m thrilled that Tomorrowland at Disneyland will finally get its long-overdue refurbishment or that the Yeti will come back…
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Mickey Mouse Funhouse | DISNEY THIS DAY | August 19, 2021
On this day in 2021, ‘Mickey Mouse Funhouse’ began as a regular series on Disney Jr. The show was geared toward preschoolers and was a similar series to ‘Mickey Mouse Mixed-Up Adventures’ and ‘Mickey Mouse Clubhouse.’ Funny, the enchanted talking playhouse took Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy, Goofy, and Pluto on fantastical trips through the Adventure…
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Chef Gordon Ramsay Visits New Restaurant at Disneyland Resort
Chef Gordon Ramsay was at the Disneyland Resort today. He was visiting one of his newest restaurants, Gordon Ramsay at The Carnaby. Gordon Ramsay at The Carnaby is located above Earl of Sandwich and was eagerly anticipated by both locals and vacationers alike since it was announced. Since opening, it has become a local favorite (including…
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Madame Leota’s Swinging Wake – A Haunted Mansion Street Party Makes Enthusiastic Debut at Oogie Boogie Bash
A new street party has debuted at Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party at Disney California Adventure. This is the new main entertainment offering at this Halloween party at the Disneyland Resort. Madame Leota’s Swinging Wake – A Haunted Mansion Street Party is themed to the classic Haunted Mansion. This street party sees…
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New Details Revealed About Disney Believe at D23
The next ship to join the Disney Cruise Line fleet will be the Disney Believe. It is set to do so in late 2027. During Horizons: A Carousel of Progress, details were revealed about what guests can look forward to on this ship. During the showcase, Claire Weiss, Portfolio Executive Creative Director, provided some illumination…
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Here’s What’s New About Monstropolis From D23!
There were many exciting announcements and updates that were made at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event last weekend. Daps Magic was on hand to cover all of them, and every day, more updates can be found at DapsMagic.com/D23. One of the updates was about the progress that is being made on Monstropolis in Disney’s…
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Geek Eats Food Guide: 2026 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival
The 2026 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival begins on August 27th and continues through November 21, 2026. This is one of the most delicious festivals of the year, and the Daps Magic team has enjoyed its offerings of food from around the world. This year looks to be an even more special Food &…
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Walls Go Up Around Ticket Booths at Disneyland Resort Esplanade
Walls have gone up around more of the ticket booths in the Esplanade at the Disneyland Resort. Two ticket booths are now cordoned off on the Disneyland side of the Harbor Boulevard end of the Esplanade. This comes ahead of work getting underway on a new parking lot and Esplanade entrance on the east side…
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Disney Experiences Chairman Thomas Mazloum Talks D23, Disney Fans, and Looking to the Future
Thomas Mazloum has just wrapped up his first D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event as the Disney Experiences Chairman. This saw him taking a much more visual role throughout the weekend. This was particularly true when he took center stage during Horizons: A Carousel of Progress. There, along with host Neil Patrick Harris, Mazloum helped…
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GUIDE: Here’s What’s Coming to Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN in September 2026
Disney’s streaming services continue to add more content on a very regular basis. New movies, series, and live events are coming to Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN regularly. September is no different. It will see titles like The Mandalorian & Grogu and its accompanying podcast, Dancing with the Stars, and a whole lot more! Ahead of…
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Ursula Straw Clip Now Available for Disneyland Resort Magic Key Holders
As Ursula says in Disney’s The Little Mermaid, “Life’s full of tough choices, isn’t it?” Well, one choice that may be an easy one to make might be purchasing a Magic Key Ursula Straw Clip. This straw clip is exclusively for Disneyland Magic Key Holders and is available now at select locations throughout Disneyland and…
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Bill Clinton | DISNEY THIS DAY | August 18, 1946
On this day in 1946, former U.S. President Bill Clinton was born. Clinton became the first sitting president to have not only an Audio-Animatronic figure, but a speaking role in the newly reimagined Hall of Presidents attraction at Walt Disney World. The president recorded a speech about America’s value system and quest for democracy at…
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VIDEO: Walt Disney – 125 Years of Inspiration
There were so many amazing moments, panels, and presentations throughout D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event. Some of these were at the Anaheim Convention Center, and some were at the Honda Center. One of the highlights was a magical look at the continued legacy of inspiration of Walt Disney. This came 125 years after Walt…
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ESPN Founder Bill Rasmussen Passes Away at 93
The founder of ESPN, Bill Rasmussen, has died. He was 93 years old and died today from the effects of Parkinson’s disease. He was a sports fan who turned into a broadcaster and entrepreneur who had the out-of-the-box idea to start a 24-hour cable sports network. This network was ESPN and it changed the landscape…
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New Trailer and Poster Revealed for ‘Oasis: Don’t Look Back In Anger’
Oasis: Don’t Look Back In Anger will be arriving in theaters on September 11, 2026. Tickets are now available via Fandango. There will also be special limited IMAX Early Access Screenings that will take place in the U.S. and Canada on Wednesday, September 9. Tickets are also available for this release on Fandango. The film will…
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New Details and a Name Revealed for Walt Disney World’s Villains Land
At D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, there was plenty of news that came out and delighted Disney fans. This ranged across Disney Experiences worldwide. One of the topics of discussion was the Villains Land that is coming to Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. There was a section of the Imagineering Horizons Pavilion that showed…
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Disney to Bring Expedition Everest Yeti Back to Life
For many years, there has been an Audio-Animatronic figure that has held almost mythical status at Walt Disney World Resort. This is ironic, as this is an Audio-Animatronic figure of the Yeti. The reason it has been such a fascinating topic of conversation is that for many years it simply hasn’t worked. Instead, lights flash,…
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Time to Talk D23 – GEEKS CORNER #829
Welcome to the post-D23 episode of Geeks Corner! On this week’s episode, the Geeks recap the events of the weekend. This includes events at the Anaheim Convention Center, the Disney Entertainment Showcase, and perhaps most importantly, Horizons: A Carousel of Progress on Saturday night. Throughout the episode, Mr. Daps and Caitie Bear discuss their takeaways…
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Carnation Plaza Gardens | DISNEY THIS DAY | August 18, 1956
On this day in 1956, Carnation Plaza Gardens opened at Disneyland. The iconic red-and-white pointed canopy roof at the end of Main Street was home to a quick service dining location, open air dance floor, community performances, and character meetings. The hugely popular “Date Nite at Disneyland” events began the following year, featuring swing music…
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The 3 Things That Made the Horizons: A Carousel of Progress at D23 Successful
This last weekend, thousands of Disney fans descended on the Anaheim Convention Center and Honda Center to experience in person D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event. The event was full of newsworthy moments. This ranged from experiences to panels to presentations to merchandise, and a whole lot more. For many Disney parks fans, the highlight…
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Assortment of Items From D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event Now Available Through DisneyStore.com
If you missed the magic of D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, no need to worry because an assortment of products from Disney Store is now on sale. Fans can shop select products featured throughout this year’s event at DisneyStore.com/d23-event, while supplies last. The assortment brings together products from the D23 2026 show floor, Disney Store booth,…
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Disney Provides New Details About Coco Attraction at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event
Anyone who has visited Disney California Adventure recently has been able to tell there are a lot of changes coming to the park. This is especially true in Avengers Campus and the Pixar Pier/Paradise Gardens areas. In the back corner of the park, adjacent to Pixar Pier, is where the upcoming Coco attraction will be…