Category: Guides
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What to Watch on Disney+ on St. Patrick’s Day!
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! This holiday originally came as an observance of the death of St. Patrick himself. Through the years, though, it has become a celebration of Irish culture. For many, this has meant wearing green, going to parades, drinking green beverages, going to a pub, and/or eating Irish food. This year, in particular,…
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Knott’s Boysenberry Festival Preview Gives a Glimpse of Upcoming Delicious Delights!
A special preview night for the upcoming Boysenberry Festival at Knott’s Berry Farm was held March 5th for media and invited guests. The event took place in the Wilderness Dance Hall in Ghost Town. There was a display of all the boysenberry food that will be available, and there’s a lot! From boysenberry chili to…
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An ‘Impossible’ Partnership Comes to Disney Parks
Impossible Foods has announced a new strategic alliance with Disney Parks, Experiences and Products. As part of the alliance, the food tech startup’s flagship product – Impossible Burger – will be designated as the “Preferred Plant-Based Burger” of Walt Disney World®Resort, Disneyland®Resort and Disney Cruise Line. On February 28, Disney will debut Impossible Foods menu…
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A Look at What’s Being Offered for the 2020 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival
It’s almost time for the 2020 Disney California Adventure Food & Wine Festival. Each year, some of the best food to be found at the Disneyland Resort can be found during the run of the Food & Wine Festival. This year there are multiple good culinary options for guests to enjoy. Below is a look…
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Knott’s Boysenberry Festival Specialty Items Announced
Knott’s Berry Farm has quietly released their boysenberry specialty foods for the upcoming Knott’s Boysenberry Festival. A search of ‘boysenberry festival’ on the Knott’s website led to the discovery of the specialty food items for the 2020 Festival. The Festival takes place Friday, March 20 through Sunday, April 19. The following is a list of…
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5 Last Minute Valentine’s Day Date Ideas for the Disneyland Resort
Valentine’s Day is nearly upon us. As February 14th gets closer, many are starting to look around for ways to celebrate this special holiday with their special someone. Others, are suddenly realizing the day has snuck up on them and all that time they thought they had to plan is now gone. Fear not! DAPS…
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Registration Now Open for Disneyland Paris Princess Run
The Disneyland Paris Princess Run is being billed as the most enchanted course on Earth. Over the course of a weekend in May, Disney fans will have several different opportunities to run through Disneyland Paris. This includes the Disneyland Paris Princess 5K, Disneyland Paris Princess 8K, runDisney Kids Races, and the Cinderella Challenge 13k. Tickets…
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Shrimp Ceviche with Lime-Mint Foam – Epcot International Festival of the Arts – GEEK EATS Disney Recipe
The Epcot Festival of the Arts is going full force at the Walt Disney World Resort. While it is a fantastic time to take in some incredible art and entertainment, there is also some really good food options to enjoy! One favorite can be found at Pop Eats at the Showcase Plaza. This dish is…
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Disney Acquires Lucasfilm and Fox – #1 of Top 5 Disney Stories of the Decade
We are at the big one of the decade for Disney. And, sure, I’m cheating a little because these took place at two different times. However, it’s generally that Disney has acquired some heavy hitters in media that have paid off for them already. Lucasfilm In 2012, Disney and George Lucas reached a deal for…
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Top 5 Disney Stories of 2019 – #1: Disney Plus and Baby Yoda
We are down to the top story of the year! I would imagine many were guessing Disney+ would be the biggest event in 2019 for Disney. It was heavily hinted at before the year began and exploded out of the gate. Yet, it didn’t really gain momentum until it got closer to the launch. Some…
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Marvel Studios Box Office – #2 of Top 5 Disney Stories of the Decade
In the countdown of the top stories of Disney in this decade, it gets harder to funnel down to what was the biggest. So, I’ll admit there is some condensing in these last two stories in order to contain the impact of them. This second place to the biggest story is one that has really…
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Top 5 Disney Stories of 2019 – #2: Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge (and Review of Rise of the Resistance)
As we continue to reflect and countdown to the top story of the year, Galaxy’s Edge at both Disneyland and Disney’s Hollywood Studios is a bit of a no-brainer. It had been anticipated for a few years and was teased throughout the year before its May opening. This is a highly immersive environment that has…
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DAPs Magic Guide to the 2nd Annual Tournament of Roses SIP & SAVOR Pasadena
The Tournament of Roses SIP & SAVOR Pasadena returns to delight guests of all ages for a second year in a row from Saturday, December 28 – Monday, December 30, 2019. The 3-day open air festival is one of the best new ways for Southern California locals and visitors to celebrate the end of the…
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Disney California Adventure is Rededicated and Redone – #3 of Top 5 Disney Stories of the Decade
It is not just the end of the year but at the end of a decade. This decade has had some monumental Disney events (as reflected in posts from the previous two days) but we are getting closer to the biggest of the decade. It’s getting harder to deduce, and this was one that was…
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Top 5 Disney Stories of 2019 – #3: Avengers Endgame
As we continue the countdown of top Disney stories of the year, this one movie is something that swept the country and lasted quite a while. Avengers: Endgame was one of the most anticipated films in history. People clamored for any preview and any indication as to what this film would bring and do to…
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Top 5 Disney Stories of 2019: #4 – Epcot Updates
With the D23 Expo having been known to be in 2019 many speculated what would be announced at the parks panel. Would it be a new Tomorrowland? Would it be something Marvel? Would it be Epcot? There had been two announcements that many figured would have more detail with the panel: Ratatouille and the Guardians…
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Top 5 Disney Stories of 2019: #5 – Walt Disney World’s Skyliner Soars
As we countdown the year’s biggest Disney stories, one of the most anticipated of the year was the opening of the Skyliner at Walt Disney World. It might not seem so, but these sky buckets were talked about throughout the year as the route took shape throughout the property. Pylons and towers started marking out…
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#5: Shanghai Disneyland – Top 5 Disney Stories of the Decade
Not only is it the end of another year, but at the end of another decade! In a grand look at what has transpired for Disney in the last ten years (and there was a lot) we begin a countdown of the top stories of the decade with the opening of a certain international park.…
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Where Can Star Wars Go After Rise of Skywalker? Here are Two Ideas
Before reading this post you need to have seen Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. If you haven’t then go get in your car or take a rideshare or bus or horse and go see it in the movie theater. Now. I’ll wait. But, for those of you who have seen it, read on. You…
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Knott’s Merry Farm Birdcage Theater Shares the Meaning of Christmas
During the Christmas season, it’s easy to get wrapped up in presents, songs, and even family. It can be a hectic time and sometimes it’s not enjoyed as it should be. Knott’s Berry Farm knows this and for the Christmas season their Knott’s Merry Farm original production, “Marley’s Wings” tackles the hard issues of the…