Friends of the Mouse

08/31/2026

Doug is back with another look at “30 Years Ago at Disneyland!” It’s hard to believe that 1996 was 30 years ago, but here we are. Do you remember the summer of 1996? Let us know in the comments.

07/14/2026

D23 has released the schedule of panels and presentations for The Ultimate Disney Fan Event August 14-16. Which ones stand out to you most? D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event All-Day Programming Lineup Revealed https://dapsmagic.com/2026/07/d23-the-ultimate-disney-fan-event-all-day-programming-lineup-revealed/

07/01/2026

Doug is back with a look back at what was happening at Disneyland 30 years ago! And yes – 1996 was 30 years ago! Share your favorite memories from the Summer of 1996.

06/15/2026

Doug shares his memories of Margaret Kerry in this article called Encounters with a Pixie – A Tribute to Margaret Kerry.

Margaret Kerry, a remarkable person and the voice of Tinker Bell, left behind cherished memories and a legacy of joy.

06/13/2026

I’m sure you have seen posts on Facebook and instagram, but in case you haven’t, Margaret Kerry has passed away. She was a model and inspiration for Tinker Bell in the 1950s. Margaret had visited Friends of the Mouse on various occasions over the years. Friends of the Mouse sends their prayers, thoughts, and condolences to Margaret’s family and friends.

Margaret Kerry, who was the model for Tinker Bell for Disney's 'Peter Pan,' has passed away at the age of 97.

05/04/2026

Remember the start of Disneyland.com?! Well Doug does, and he is looking back at the Disneyland website in 1996! Yes – 1996 was 30 years ago believe it or not!

In this month's 30 Years Ago at Disneyland, Doug takes a fun look back at the origins of Disneyland online in 1996.