Author: Angela Reynolds
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Magic Key Refillable Popcorn Buckets are Back at the Disneyland Resort for 2024
Snack fans rejoice! A new Magic Key refillable popcorn bucket is now available at the Disneyland Resort! Always a popular promotion, this special deal returned for 2024 as of January 9. It allows Magic Key holders to purchase a bucket with an exclusive design for $12.75 including tax. It includes a generous serving of regular…
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Holidays at the Disneyland Resort 2023 – Part II: All We Want for Christmas
When the festive spirit takes over the Disneyland Resort during the holiday season, an enchanting array of themed gifts also takes its place on shelves and displays. The atmosphere is electric with eager visitors bustling through shops adorned with sparkling decorations and shelves brimming with exclusive Disney merchandise. Gift-seekers weave through crowds, eyes twinkling as…
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Holidays at the Disneyland Resort 2023 – Part I: Our Favorite Things
The holiday season is going full steam ahead at the Disneyland Resort! The Daps Magic Team was invited out to cover the opening day of the festivities on November 10. We’ve also returned to the Parks to take in even more of everything that’s going on at the Resort right now. There is so much…
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Seasons at Disneyland – Day Twenty-Two – 23 Days of Thanksgiving
With Thanksgiving Day almost upon us and our “23 Days of Thanksgiving” series entering its final days, we at Daps Magic are grateful to you for following our journey of gratitude! Today, I have the chance to express my thankfulness for one of my favorite things at Disneyland—the changing of the seasons. My first Disneyland…
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The Disney Bubble – Day Seventeen – 23 Days of Thanksgiving
One of my favorite things about the Disneyland Resort, or any Disney Park really, is how you can be transported instantly to another time and place the moment you enter. The worries of the world are suddenly lifted, banished to a realm outside the gates. The magic of Disney takes over and makes you feel…
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The Magic of Projections – Day 13 – 23 Days of Thanksgiving
There is a lot to be thankful for when thinking about nighttime spectaculars. In fact, I wrote about how much I love them in last year’s Days of Thanksgiving series, which you can read here if you’re so inclined. Generally, when people imagine the epitome of a modern Disney nighttime spectacular, firework shows often come…
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Fly Higher, Further, Faster with New ‘The Marvels’ Merch
Marvel Studios’ The Marvels comes to theaters nationwide this Friday, November 10! In preparation for the film’s release, a new slate of merchandise is now available featuring Captain Marvel, Ms. Marvel, Photon, Goose and those absolutely adorable Flerkittens. The selection of apparel, accessories, toys, and much more will satisfy every superhero collector. Below is just…
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Imagination Left in the World – Day Seven – 23 Days of Thanksgiving
“Disneyland will never be completed. It will continue to grow as long as there is imagination left in the world.” – Walt Disney You’ve probably heard this quote before. It tends to be thrown around pretty freely in the Disney community, often to justify the closure of something in the parks to make way for…
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Cast Members Inducted as Citizens of Arendelle at New ‘World of Frozen’ at Hong Kong Disneyland
When the first-ever land themed to the ‘Frozen’ franchise, World of Frozen, debuts at Hong Kong Disneyland on November 20, 2023, it will be filled with cast members who truly feel at home. In preparation for the land’s opening, cast members were specially selected and given in-depth training to become citizens of Arendelle! As a…
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Disney Leads the Competition with 93 Children’s and Family Emmy Nominations
The Walt Disney Company has earned the top spot for nominations at the 2nd Annual Children’s and Family Emmy Awards, according to the list released today by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. With a whopping 93 nods, Disney topped its nearest competitor, Netflix, who earned 61 nominations. The recognitions came from television…
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runDisney Signs Multi-Year Partnerships with Fitness Leaders Echelon and MISSION
Fans of runDisney have a new reason to look forward to the race events coming up in 2024 and beyond. Fitness industry innovators Echelon Fitness and MISSION have each signed multi-year sponsorships with runDisney that will provide exciting new opportunities to race participants. The new agreements will mean that Echelon connected fitness equipment will be…
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A Festival of ‘Frozen’: Top Merch Picks for the Film’s 10th Anniversary
It’s hard to believe that almost 10 years have passed since we were first invited to build a snowman and “Let it Go” with Anna, Elsa, Olaf and the rest of the ‘Frozen’ gang! On November 27, 2023, the massively popular ‘Frozen’ franchise will celebrate its 10th anniversary. In commemoration of this momentous occasion, Disney…
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Donate to Make-A-Wish® Kids this Holiday Season in Partnership with Amazon, Disney, and ‘Wish’
From now through the end of the year, it is possible to send a little extra love directly to a Make-A-Wish® kid! Amazon is partnering with Disney and Make-A-Wish® on the “Wish Together” campaign, which celebrates the newest Disney animated film Wish, coming to theaters on November 22. Keeping with the theme of the film—which…
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‘Disney Create 100’ Auction Boasts Exclusive Items, Benefits Make-A-Wish®
Through Monday, October 30, 2023, collectors of rare artwork, apparel, and experiences can bid on 100 exclusive items inspired by the unique storytelling of Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars and 20th Century Studios. Each item for the Disney Create 100 auction was donated by a notable creator or visionary in the fields of fashion, film, music, and…
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GEEK EATS: New Delights on the Menu at River Belle Terrace, Cafe Orleans, and Carnation Cafe
The Disney Parks Blog announced on Tuesday that there are some new taste sensations on the menu at three of Disneyland’s table service restaurants, River Belle Terrace, Cafe Orleans, and Carnation Cafe. These new dishes and beverages are available as of September 12, 2023, so make your way over now if you’d like to sample…
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Rediscovered ‘Star Wars’ X-wing Model Up for Auction Starting at $400,000
A piece of Star Wars history, long thought lost, is going up for auction. The “Red Leader” X-wing Starfighter filming miniature will fetch a starting bid of $400,000. According to Dallas-based seller Heritage Auctions, the model “represents the pinnacle of Star Wars artifacts to ever reach the market.” The auction takes place on October 14…
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Plaza de la Familia Honors the Eternal Bonds of Family During Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort
Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort is upon us, and that means beloved fall festivities make their return! Between September 1 and November 2, 2023, Paradise Gardens Park at Disney California Adventure transforms into the Plaza de la Familia. Themes of devotion to family and Día de los Muertos (or the Day of the Dead)…
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Once Upon a Wish Party Brings Joy to Make-A-Wish Families During World Princess Week
World Princess Week came to a close this past week with an appropriately royal celebration designed especially for more than 50 Make-A-Wish kids and their families. The “Once Upon a Wish Party” was the biggest wish-granting event ever held at Walt Disney World! The event celebrated the 150,000th wish (and counting) granted by Disney for…
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A Retail Therapy Treasure Trove for World Princess Week
The celebration of World Princess Week continues! In honor of our favorite royal leading ladies, the Disney Parks Blog released details today about a curated selection of Princess-inspired merchandise. Items range the spectrum from housewares, collectibles, kids’ toys and apparel to accessories for the whole family. This week, from August 20-26, 2023, the cherished tales…
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World Princess Week Brings Delicious Treats to Disney Parks Worldwide
In case you missed the royal decree, World Princess Week is here! Between August 20-26, 2023, the Disney Parks and Resorts around the world are celebrating our favorite noble heroines and their inspiring stories. Returning for the occasion this year are a bevy of luscious sweet treats and special snacks. Whether your foodie fancy is…
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New MARVEL x Citizen Timepieces Celebrate Spider-Man and the Avengers’ 60th Anniversary
Citizen has announced two new Marvel-themed watches available in the month of August to celebrate everyone’s favorite web-slinger and superhero team! Fans of Spider-Man will be drawn to a new timepiece featuring the classic character showing his skills in a dynamic pose. Avengers comics fans will assemble to commemorate the heroic team’s landmark 60th anniversary…
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Marvel | Kith Honor X-Men 60th Anniversary with Heroic New Collection
In celebration of the 60th anniversary of Marvel’s X-Men, Kith and Marvel are collaborating to create an extensive collection of elevated apparel, accessories, and collectibles—reimagining iconic X-Men artwork through the Kith lens. Kith founder Ronnie Fieg was inspired to construct this collection by his childhood love of collecting Uncanny X-Men trading cards. Nods to classic X-Men…
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Summer Savings! VIP Tours of Walt Disney World 20% Off for Disney Vacation Club Members
Have you ever wanted to take a private VIP Tour at the Walt Disney World Resort? If you’re a Disney Vacation Club member, you can take advantage of a special offer on VIP tours this summer. Disney has announced that a 20% discount will be available for eligible DVC members between August 15 and September…
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New ‘Haunted Mansion’ Film-Inspired Foods Coming to Disneyland on July 14th
One of the most exciting parts of a new Disney film or television release in recent years has been the crossovers at the Disney Parks. Whether it is new food, new characters, or new experiences, there is always a fun way to celebrate! Today the DisneyEats Instagram account announced several new ghoulish (culinary) delights that…