Category: Guides
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Here Are 5 Disney Pumpkin Carving Stencils for Halloween
One of the most fun activities during the Halloween season is the carving of pumpkins. For Disney fans, this gives a chance to get creative in a magical way. To help with some of that spooky and magical creativity, Disney has shared 5 stencils for carving Jack-O-Lanterns this Halloween. These stencils can be seen and…
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Thoughts on the Haunted Mansion Expansion at Disneyland
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Expanding the Queue to the Extended Queue One of the big things I’ve seen discussion about is the expansion of the queue into the area that is currently utilized as an extended queue. While on the rare occasional quiet morning in the park this area can sometimes be fairly open for photos or to just…
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Pop!plegangers – A Fun Funko Holiday Present This Year
It’s hard to believe it but the holidays are almost upon us. In just about a month, guests visiting the Disney Parks will see lights going up, trees being decorated, and snow on Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland. This means it is also time to start thinking about what Christmas/holiday gifts are going to be…
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Get Ready to Visit Disneyland & Walt Disney World Resort with Birnbaum’s 2024 Guide Books
Birnbaum’s 2024 Disneyland Resort: The Official Guide Book and Birnbaum’s 2024 Walt Disney World: The Official Vacation Guide are now both available on shopDisney for Disney guests who are looking forward to planning their vacations to either Disneyland Resort or Walt Disney World Resort. These guides have been a staple for Disney travelers for years…
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Joffrey’s Kiosks at Walt Disney World Resort to Offer $1 Coffee on National Coffee Day
National Coffee Day is on September 29, 2023. On National Coffee Day, Joffrey’s Kiosks throughout the Walt Disney World Resort will be joining in the celebration and offering $1.00 hot (16 oz.) or iced (24 oz.) Walt Disney World Resort Blend drip coffee on National Coffee Day. At participating locations* guests will be able to…
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Buy It or Skip It? – Knott’s Scary Farm Fright Lane
As Knott’s Scary Farm celebrates 50 years of nightmares, guests are descending from all over to experience the horrors. Knott’s Berry Farm invited Daps Magic to the opening night of Knott’s Scary Farm on Thursday, September 21st, and gifted us with Fright and Fast Lane passes. The Fright and Fast Lane offers guests priority boarding…
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Disneyland Resort Refurbishment Report – September 20, 2023
Welcome to the Refurbishment Report. Many times throughout the year there are small and even major refurbishments happening around the Disneyland Resort. From ride closures to building updates, the Disneyland Resort Theme Parks, Hotels, and Downtown Disney are constantly getting refreshed. To make this report possible, Daps Magic Team Member Steven has gladly taken photos…
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GEEK EATS: Halloween Treats at Walt Disney World Resort
Halloween has arrived at the Walt Disney World Resort. Throughout its parks and resorts, there are treats to be enjoyed during this spookiest of seasons. However, starting on October 1, 2023, there will be even more treats to be enjoyed! Disney has given an early look at what will be available throughout the parks and…
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runDisney Reveals Medals for 2024 Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend Presented by Honda
The medals for the 2024 Disneyland Half Marathong Weekend presented by Honda have been revealed by runDisney. The Disneyland Half Marathon Weekend marks the return of runDisney events to the Disneyland Resort after a multi-year hiatus. Throughout the course of the weekend, there will be four different events for gusts to enjoy. This includes the:…
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LEGO Marvel Avengers Advent Calendar Now Available on shopDisney
The holiday season is coming and is almost upon us! For many, a fun annual tradition is to celebrate the season with an Advent calendar. For geeks like those found on GEEKS CORNER, added fun is had by coupling an Advent Calendar with something geeky… like Star Wars, LEGO, Marvel, or Harry Potter even! There…
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New EPCOT Merchandise Revealed
It is an exciting time to be an EPCOT fan! This last weekend at Destination D23 there were multiple announcements made about the park that include a new nighttime show, the return of Figment, the completion of the World Celebration neighborhood, and a re-imagining of Test Track with inspiration from World of Motion. On the…
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5 Can’t Miss Offerings at This Year’s Oogie Boogie Bash!
The Oogie Boogie Bash is the Disneyland’s Resort annual Halloween party. Held in Disney California Adventure, this party sells out VERY quickly and has been sold out almost since it initially went on sale! This should come as no surprise. There are a LOT of things to enjoy at the Oogie Boogie Bash. This includes…
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LEGO Star Wars UCS Venator-Class Republic Attack Cruiser Revealed
A new LEGO Star Wars UCS Venator-Class Republic Attack Cruiser has been revealed by LEGO and Star Wars. This incredible LEGO set is made up of 5,374 pieces and measuring over 12.5 in. (32 cm) high, 43 in. (109 cm) long, and 21 in. (54 cm) wide. It will be available on October 1, 2023. The set also…
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80 Classic Disney Animated Film Inspired Recipes In ‘Disney: Cooking With Magic’
A new cookbook with 80 recipes inspired by classic Disney animated films will be available in October. Disney: Cooking With Magic has recipes that are inspired by Disney films that go back as far as 1937. These recipes are inspired from films like Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Fantasia, Mulan, Encanto and even Wish. This…
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Take a Look at the Foods and Merchandise Found at Disneyland Resort’s Plaza de la Familia and Halloween Time
Two annual fall traditions have returned to the Disneyland Resort. Plaza de la Family and Halloween Time have both returned to The Happiest Place on Earth. With each of these offerings are plenty of magical things to experience throughout the autumnal season. This includes the return of Halloween Screams, Haunted Mansion Holiday, and Guardians of…
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LEGO Star Wars Advent Calendar Now Available!
It’s hard to believe it but the holidays are almost upon us! Already it is time to start thinking of gifts (and gift guides), holiday travel plans, and for those who enjoy them, picking out Advent Calendars. A LEGO Star Wars Advent Calendar is now available on shopDisney. This LEGO Star Wars Advent Calendar has…
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How Tiana’s Palace Infuses Authentic New Orleans Flavor into Its Menu and More
Inspired by Walt Disney Animation Studios’ The Princess and the Frog, Tiana’s Palace is now open at Disneyland Park in Anaheim, California, where each dish is served the way good food should be—with love! Not only that, but the quick-service restaurant’s menu utilizes ingredients that are sourced directly from New Orleans or Louisiana whenever possible. For…
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Early Halloween Treats Arriving at Walt Disney World Resort
Halloween might technically be a little over two months away. However, the celebration of this spooky holiday has already begun at Walt Disney World Resort. Along with Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, there are some fun merchandise offerings and also some fun treats! Disney has shared what Halloween treats are on the way throughout Walt Disney…
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Here are the Top 5 Plant-Based Items This Fall at the Disneyland Resort
Fall is nearly upon us and with it comes a wonderful season of celebrating all that is spooky at the Disneyland Resort. Along with the return of Halloween Screams, Haunted Mansion Holiday, and Oogie Boogie Bash, there will also be plenty of culinary delights to enjoy! Below are the top 5 plant-based food items being…
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View Master Disney 100 Years of Wonder Mickey Mouse Deluxe Edition Now Available
As Disney continues to celebrate 100 years of making magic, more items that celebrate the nostalgia of this milestone continue to become available. The newest is the View Master Disney 100 Years of Wonder Mickey Mouse Deluxe Edition. This is a wonderful blast from the past when people would collect view master slides as they…
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Jazz Kitchen Coastal Grill & Patio is a Culinary Celebration of Two Coasts
The Jazz Kitchen Coastal Grill & Patio at the Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort recently underwent a fairly substantial renovation. Guests walking through the Downtown Disney District could see the changes happening as it transformed to its new vibrant look. The transformation wasn’t just happening on the outside, however. This restaurant also saw a transformation…