Tag: Travel
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Inside Disneyland: The View from the East Coast, Part 1
As a member of the DAPs Magic team, I am always hearing the latest news and all the goings-on around Disneyland. However, being a native Floridian residing in Orlando, most of the Disneyland talk is often quite foreign to me. When recording the DAPscast and the topic turns to Disneyland specifically, I usually find myself leaning back…
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The Road to Shanghai Disneyland – Packing For The Trip
It is almost time for the big day! The grand opening of Shanghai Disneyland is next week and it’s time to prepare! If you’ve been following along (here and here) then you know this is quite the task to get to Shanghai Disneyland. This is going to be the last post about prepping for the…
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Mr. DAPs Goes to Walt Disney World – The First 30 Hours
Recently I was able to return to the Walt Disney World Resort for a week long vacation. Caribbean Beach Resort was my home base for this trip that was full of magic and memories. In the coming days, I will be posting photos and memories of my trip. It really was a blast. The first…
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How to Survive Disneyland Resort’s 24-Hour Event
For those that are brave enough to partake in a full 24-hour day at the Disneyland Resort, best of luck! Not only will your day be great but it will be one for the books. Having attended two 24-hour day events at the Disneyland Resort, I know that there will be both good and bad…
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Disney Cruise Line Adds Norwegian Fjords Sailings to Port Adventures
Coming this summer from June to August of 2015, the Disney Cruise Line will offer Port Adventures during their Norwegian Fjords sailings. Guests aboard the Disney Magic will get a chance to visit Norway and Iceland. There will even be some ‘Frozen’ magic. As a part of this European sail, guests will be immersed in…
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A Suitcase, A Dream and A Mouse
A Suitcase, A Dream and A Mouse by Joyce Kessel These three items may seem like a strange combination, but many people from many different generations recognize the happiness and lifelong memories that will be cherished and shared with future generations. Walt’s dream was to build a safe, clean and family friendly amusement park where…
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The only article you’ll need to read about Measles & Disneyland: 5 Quick Facts
Measles and Disneyland. Put these two things together and it creates a very scary equation for a lot of people. For most though it does not need to ruin a trip to Disneyland, if they are properly informed. Here are 5 quick facts about the measles to help you plan for your next trip to the…
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Starbucks Mugs Arrive at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure
Starbucks mugs are a favorite for many coffee drinkers as they travel around the country, and the globe. Walk into a local Starbucks and find a mug that is unique to the region. Since Starbucks arrived at the Disneyland Resort, there have not been these types of mugs that are specialized to the Disneyland Resort.…
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Like a Grand and Miraculous Spaceship
Today I woke up thinking about what a new year is. It’s a new start. It’s a chance to hit the reset button in life and choose where to go from a new starting point. It’s a chance to decide and embark on a new adventure! Of course then my mind started wandering to things…
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Disney Magic Loses Power at Sea
Guests aboard the Disney Magic yesterday experienced a different type of adventure than they were expecting. The Disney Magic lost power North of Cuba before resuming its journey shortly after. At around 5:00 pm Pete Werner posted this on facebook: Disney Magic is dead in the water on our way to Cozumel. Huge puff of…
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Avengers: Ultron Forever In April!
A New Team of Avengers Assemble for AVENGERS: ULTRON FOREVER! Time-Travelling Avengers Take on Ultron This April! This April, Earth’s Mightiest Heroes from across the time stream collide to take on the greatest threat to our past, present and future in AVENGERS: ULTRON FOREVER #1, NEW AVENGERS: ULTRON FOREVER #1 and UNCANNY AVENGERS: ULTRON FOREVER…
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Annual Passports: Is it worth investing in when living outside Southern California?
By Joyce Kessel Many of our Disney friends living in the general vicinity of the Disneyland Resort take advantage of the Disney Annual Passports. Is it worth the investment for those of us living in neighboring states, such as Arizona? My answer is yes, but let me share my insight, and you decide if the…
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Laugh-O-Gram Studio in Kansas City, Missouri
Although only in use for a couple of years by Walt Disney, the Laugh-O-Gram Studio in Kansas City, Missouri played a pivotal role in his life and the history of the Walt Disney Company and legacy. Founded in 1921, Laugh-O-Gram Films was where Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks found the inspiration for what would become Mickey Mouse.…
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Walt Disney World 2014 Trip Report – DAPscast – Episode 5
This month Mr. Daps interviews Murray about his trip to Walt Disney World that took place earlier in June. Covered is the new MyMagic+ system, Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom, and a few other places to visit at the resort. Together they cover a 7 day trip in about an hour!
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Mr. DAPs Photos of the Day from the Past
Some of you may noticed that there have been some glitches on DAPs Magic. This has been a bit of a headache for me as over the last few years I’ve been posting photos on this blog that I have taken. Sadly, many of these posts have disappeared. Thankfully, we still have most of the…
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SS Palo Alto
There are few things that inspire the imagination more than abandoned and decrepit buildings, theme parks, and ships. Or in this case, a shipwreck. The SS Palo Alto can be found at the Seacliff State Beach. She was once a cement ship built to be a tanker for World War I. Towards the end of her…
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A Fence and Flowers
This morning I decided to take a walk around the neighborhood I’m visiting this weekend. As I was wondering around I found this delightful fence with these flowers growing around it. It just seemed too perfect to not take a photo of so I did…and then I took some more…and more…. I’m sure you can…
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Nasa Designs Warp Drive Ship
NASA physicist Harold White told the world last fall that he was working to design a faster than light ship. For any Star Trek fans out there, that clearly translates to… Nasa is designing a warp capable ship. According to Star Trek lore, this ship should break the warp barrier in 2063 but perhaps things could progress…
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Geek Eats- Page Springs Cellars Adventure
Greetings Foodies! Welcome to Geek Eats! This week I’m going to talk about a trip I took about a month ago with the Mister (FYI for all intents and purposes my boyfriend will be referred to as Mister in any and all blogs). We went to the Page Springs Cellars here in Arizona for a…
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Families With Little Ones Enjoy Special Savings at Walt Disney World Early in 2014
Take advantage of great rates on a vacation package when you stay and play at Walt Disney World Resort LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – ‘Tis the season for jolly surprises, so there’s no better time than now for families with little ones to pop the good news to their about-to-be-elated child… You’re going to Disney…
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Disneyland Renews Commitment to Guests With Disabilities – DAPs Tips
There has been a lot of speculation and concern about upcoming changes to the Guest Assistance Card that is to be replaced with a new system on October 9, 2013. The abuse of the system has been generally recognized by both cast members and regular visitors to the Disneyland Resort but was brought to the…
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A Very Warm Dapper Day at Disneyland
Storify by Mr. DAPs Fri, Sep 06 2013 22:03:37 A Very Warm Dapper Day at Disneyland A look at Dapper Day at Disneyland on September 6, 2013 Guests visiting Disneyland today may have noticed something a bit different… people were dressed up on a very warm day. This was due to it being “dapper day.”…
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Fall Into Savings with Walt Disney World Resort Hotel Offers
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — It’s a great time to stay at the Walt Disney Resort, where great rates and special offers are available throughout the fall. Guests who purchase a non-discounted six night/seven day Magic Your Way package at select Walt Disney World Resort hotels will receive a free dining plan for use during travel…
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18th Annual Epcot International Food & Wine Festival by the Numbers
1.5 Million Tasty Festival Treats in 46 Delicious Days= 1 Fab Foodie Festival at Walt Disney World Resort LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – Walt Disney World guests can sip new wines, beers and cocktails, taste flavors from around the globe and eat to the beat of live entertainment at the 18th annual Epcot International Food &…