Tag: Disney
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Star Wars Kids Make Ewoks Even Cuter
A new video posted on the Star Wars Kids YouTube channel has shown how Ewoks can be made even cuter. This is done by turning them into animated crocheted characters. That’s right, crocheted Ewoks, Stormtroopers, and even Han Solo! This video recreates the end moments of Star Wars: Return of the Jedi. While it doesn’t…
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Peter Jennings | DISNEY THIS DAY | October 9, 2006
On this day in 2006, journalist Peter Jennings and 11 other trailblazers were inducted as Disney Legends. The 200th Disney Legend was among the 2006 honorees, alongside Sir Elton John, Paul Frees, and Joe Ranft. The late Jennings was the first ABC News employee honored as a Disney Legend. His 40-year career included a long…
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New Book on a Young Princess Leia Coming in Spring 2027
A new book about Princess Leia is coming in the spring of 2027. Called Star Wars: Princess of the Rebellion, it will focus on a younger Princess Leia after the events of Star Wars: A New Hope. It is a time when she is growing as a leader and also getting to know her new…
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‘Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2027′ to Stream on Disney+
Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest is a tradition that many have when they ring in the New Year. At home and at parties, this program is often used to count down until midnight. Traditionally, this has been only available on ABC. This year, however, Disney announced that Ryan Seacrest and company…
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‘Die Hard’ Franchise Arriving on 4K Ultra HD for Christmas
Every year, the discussion begins once again on whether Die Hard is a Christmas movie. Some say yes, some say no. While the answer may never be clearly decided, what is decided is that this year the Die Hard franchise will be released on 4K Ultra HD just in time for Christmas this year. The…
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Additional Narrators Announced for EPCOT’s 2026 Candlelight Processional
Things are gearing up for the Festival of the Holidays at EPCOT. One of the highlights of this annual holiday celebration is the Candlelight Processional. Recently, details about the Candlelight Processional were shared by Walt Disney World. This included a list of celebrity narrators who will be telling the Christmas story with the help of…
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New Thrawn Story From Dave Filoni Coming to Marvel Comics
At New York Comic-Con, it was announced that a new story with Grand Admiral Thrawn is coming to Marvel Comics. This won’t just feature Thrawn, however. It will also tell the story of Ezra’s journey when this new miniseries debuts next year. This will tie in with the Disney+ live-action series, Ahsoka. There will be…
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Macy’s and Disney 2026 Holiday Collection Now Available For Purchase Online
Back in August, before D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, Macy’s and Disney announced a collaboration ahead of the 100th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Disney’s Sorcerer’s Apprentice Mickey will be making his magical debut as an all-new giant character balloon. He will soar through the skies of New York City during the centennial Macy’s Thanksgiving…
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Thanksgiving Day Character Dining Reservations at the Disneyland Resort Open October 15
Guests planning to visit the Disneyland Resort on Thanksgiving Day may want to keep October 15 in mind because that is the day that Thanksgiving character dining reservations open. Storytellers Café at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel and Goofy’s Kitchen at the Disneyland Hotel will host special Thanksgiving Day character dining experiences. Storytellers Café will host…
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Pavillon des Princesses | DISNEY THIS DAY | October 8, 2011
On this day in 2011, Pavillon des Princesses, or Princess Pavilion, opened at Disneyland Paris. Located in the former World Chorus walk-through attraction space, the Princess Pavilion invites guests to interact with a favorite Disney heroine, like Cinderella, Ariel, Aurora, Belle, Snow White, or Rapunzel. The pavilion itself is decorated like a medieval castle with…
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Disney Cruise Line Reveals New Details About Disney Believe
The Disney Believe is the next ship that will be joining the Disney Cruise Line fleet. During a reveal that was streamed live from the Disney Wish, details about this beautiful new ship were revealed. This included details about the ship, where it is sailing from, and when the maiden voyage will be. Disney shared…
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Holiday Merchandise Arrives at Disneyland Resort
Two holidays are colliding beyond the Haunted Mansion Holiday at the Disneyland Resort this week. On Tuesday, a friend of Daps Magic Mike discovered that holiday merchandise is already showing up at the Disneyland Resort. This comes in the middle of Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort. While walking through the World of Disney, Mike…
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Disney to Stream Super Bowl LXI on Disney+
On February 14, 2026, Super Bowl LXI will be played. Today, Disney+ and ESPN, in collaboration with the NFL, announced that the big game will be streamed on Disney+. This will be yet another way for fans to watch the first-ever Super Bowl production mounted by ESPN. This will allow all Disney+ subscribers in the…
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Disney Provides Culinary Preview of Monstropolis
Next year, Disney fans will be able to visit the world of Monstropolis when they go to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. As announced at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, a visit to Monstropolis will include iconic sights and locations from Monsters,Inc. This includes Harryhausen’s! This is just the beginning, however. This week, Disney has revealed…
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Lilypad Brings Merry Music to Disney’s Hollywood Studios for the Holidays
Lilypad recently brought some new tunes to Alien Swirling Saucers as it became Alien Swirling Saucers: Lilypad’s Jams at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This character from Toy Story 5 brought new life to the attraction and land based on the popular franchise. Now, just weeks after the new version of the attraction debuted, it has been…
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Holiday Tunes Coming to Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind
Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind is about to get a whole lot merrier. As EPCOT celebrates the Festival of the Holidays, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind will join in the fun. Disney has announced that fans will be rocking out to holiday tunes on the attraction during the Festival of the Holidays. Festival…
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The Legend of Sleepy Hollow: Deviled Eggs & Fiery Jack-O’-Lanterns
Welcome back to Geek Eats, where fandom and food collide! In this autumn-infused second episode, Mr. Daps and DC Sarah dive into the cozy yet spine-chilling world of Washington Irving’s classic tale, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. Together, they share their annual viewing traditions and compare the various Sleepy Hollow adaptations. This ranges from the…
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Mickey’s Tale of Two Witches | DISNEY THIS DAY | October 7, 2021
On this day in 2021, the Halloween special ‘Mickey’s Tale of Two Witches’ debuted on Disney Jr. Mickey tells Pluto the tale of Minnie the Wonderful and Daisy Doozy, students at the Witch Academy in Happy Haunt Hills. They must pass four magical tests to become real witches. With Count Mickula and their friends, they…
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Two Halloween Fan Favorite Movies Coming to El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood
Halloween is just around the corner, and the El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood is getting ready to screen two Halloween classics and favorites. Both movies were released in 1993 and have developed quite a following over those 30-plus years. The first movie to be shown will be Hocus Pocus. In Disney’s Hocus Pocus, Academy Award®…
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Doritos and Disneyland – GEEKS CORNER #836
Welcome to the first episode of the 17th season of Geeks Corner! This week, the Geeks celebrate the 16th anniversary of Daps Magic’s flagship web show on the actual date that the first episode went up in 2010. Throughout the course of the episode, there are some looks back at the past, the future, and…
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Walt Disney World Resort Raises Prices on Tickets and Annual Passes
Every year, Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort see price changes for their tickets and Annual Passes/Magic Keys. Generally, this means prices go up. This year, some prices have gone up in both resorts, but not for everything. The new prices for Walt Disney World Resort were announced today and also went into effect.…
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Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets: Obligatory Holiday Overlay Coming to Walt Disney World Resort
The holidays will soon be filling the Disney Parks with joy and merriment. With the arrival of this jolly season will come multiple holiday overlays. At Walt Disney World Resort, a new holiday overlay was announced today. This is for Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets. It will be turned into Rock ‘n’ Roller…
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Disney Cruise Line Introduces Opening Cruise Director for Disney Believe
It is an exciting week for Disney Cruise Line fans. Members of the media and creators are currently aboard the Disney Wish and discovering details about the next ship to join the Disney Cruise Line fleet. This ship, the Disney Believe, will be joining the fleet in late 2027. The ship is being built one…
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Mickey Mouse Souvenir Plates Coming Soon to Walt Disney World Theme Parks
Mickey Mouse Souvenir Plates are coming soon to select quick-service locations at all 4 Walt Disney World Resort theme parks. These souvenir plates are shaped like Mickey Mouse and feature each park’s icon. The Magic Kingdom plate is blue and features Cinderella Castle. The EPCOT plate is green and features Spaceship Earth. The Disney’s Hollywood…