Author: Mr. Daps
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Freddie Prinze Jr. | DISNEY THIS DAY | March 8, 1976
On this day in 1976, actor Freddie Prinze Jr. was born. Known by Star Wars fans as the voice of Kanan Jarrus, his work has appeared in ‘Star Wars Rebels,’ ‘Star Wars: The Bad Batch,’ and ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.’ He has also voiced roles for Disney in ‘Kim Possible: A Stitch in…
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Knott’s Berry Farm Announces BOGO Free Pretzel Perk for Annual Passholders
Knott’s Berry Farm has announced a new way for Annual Passholders to get a BOGO free pretzel perk. In an email sent out to Annual Passholders, Knott’s shared that if passholders visit Knott’s Berry Farm twice before the end of the month, they can earn a free BOGO pretzel perk to use in April. To…
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ESPN’s Women-Led NBA Broadcast Is ‘Business as Usual’
This Friday, ESPN will have an all-women led NBA broadcast to celebrate International Women’s Day. Beth Mowins, Monica McNutt, and Katie George will call the game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Cleveland Cavaliers. They’ll be supported by an entirely female production staff, led by ESPN producer Laurie Privitera. This is the third year in a row that…
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Disney Cruise Line Highlights Mexico’s Baja Peninsula Cruises From San Diego
The Disney Cruise Line is highlighting cruises aboard the Disney Wonder that start in San Diego and take cruisers on adventures south to Mexico’s Baja Peninsula. The cruises range in length with 3-Night, 4-Night, and 7-Night itineraries available. They can be booked through Mouseways Travel, the official travel partner of Daps Magic. The cruises allow…
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‘Inside Out 2’ Official Trailer Introduces Riley’s New Emotions
A new trailer has been released for Disney and Pixar’s Inside Out 2 ahead of its arrival in theaters on June 14, 2024. This new trailer shows a now teenage Riley facing what it is like to be a middle schooler making new friends while playing hockey. All of these new life experiences lead to…
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COMING SOON: See Disney Dining Availability for Multiple Days for Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts
Disney Dining is about to get a fairly useful and substantial update. Today it was announced by Disney that guests going to the Disneyland or Walt Disney World Resorts will soon be able to see dining availability for multiple days with a single search. Soon guests will be able to see results to their search…
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Disney Shares Magic Behind 3 Topiaries at 2024 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival
The 2024 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival is now in full bloom. As the the festival continues to delight guests with its flowers, entertainment, merchandise, and more, Disney has shared how 3 specifics topiaries are extra magical this year. Read below how these flowers have added magic for this festival with a blend of…
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Pirates of the Caribbean | DISNEY THIS DAY | March 7, 1997
On this day in 1997, the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction at Disneyland was rededicated for its 30th year following a three-month refurbishment. The renovation would mark the first major changes in the ride’s history, addressing some of the problematic scenes. The pirates who previously chased women now saw the roles reversed. The “Pooped Pirate”…
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Disney Channel Nite – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #702
Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week, there are quite a few fun topics to geek out about! First off, the Geeks went to Disneyland After Dark: Disney Channel Nite this week. They discuss about all of the different elements of this special after-hours event at Disneyland. They also discuss their favorite Disney channel series and…
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Citizen Releases New Star Wars Watches Ahead of Special Event
Citizen has released several new Star Wars watches this month. This comes ahead of a special event that is being jointly held by Citizen and Lucasfilm in New York City on March 21, 2024. The following Star Wars watches are now available from Citizen. Stay tuned to see what exciting things come out of the…
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CHARACTER GUIDE: Disneyland After Dark: Disney Channel Nite
On March 5 and 7, 2024, the Disneyland Resort hosted fans of the Disney Channel for Disneyland After Dark: Disney Channel Nite. This hard-ticketed event allowed for guests to enter into the park at 6:00 PM for a mix-in before the exclusive event began at 9:00 PM and continued until 1:00 AM. The event saw…
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Geek Eats: Zesty Firecracker Duck Wings Recipe From Carthay Circle Restaurant and Lounge
For many years, a fan-favorite dish at Carthay Circle Restaurant at Disney California Adventure was the Zesty Firecracker Duck Wings. These duck wings were spicy along with the vinegar and lemon zest that contrast the spice a little bit. They were on the higher end of my spice limit. They also were probably one of…
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Apple TV+ Releases Trailer for ‘STEVE! (martin) a documentary in 2 pieces’
Apple TV+ has released a trailer for STEVE! (martin) a documentary in 2 pieces ahead of its arrival on the streaming service later this month. This is a two-part docuseries that looks through the life of Steve Martin in two different points of view, one of them is “then” and the other is “now.” The…
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FX’s ‘Shōgun’ Scores Record-Breaking Premiere Across Hulu and Disney+
FX’s 10-episode limited series Shōgun—an epic saga of war, passion, and power set in feudal Japan, based on James Clavell’s bestselling novel—garnered 9 million views* globally for the premiere episode across Hulu, Disney+, and Star+, based on six days of streaming—making it the No. 1 scripted General Entertainment series premiere globally. Domestically, Shōgun is the No. 1 FX premiere on Hulu, just…
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GEEK EATS: Daps Magic’s Favorite Tastes of The 2024 Knott’s Boysenberry Festival
The 2024 Knott’s Boysenberry Festival begins on March 8th and will be running on select days through April 28. This is the most delicious festival of the year at Knott’s Berry Farm and is full of delightful boysenberry dishes, entertainment, merchandise, and a whole lot more! It is a festival that really shouldn’t be missed…
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A Whole New World | DISNEY THIS DAY | March 6, 1993
On this day in 1993, the single version of “A Whole New World” from ‘Aladdin’ reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. It would be the first theme from a Disney animated film to achieve this feat, and the only one to do so until “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” in 2022. Composed by Alan…
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Get a Boysenberry Plant at Knott’s Boysenberry Festival
The Knott’s Boysenberry Festival begins on March 8, 2024. With plenty of offerings of food, entertainment, merchandise, and more, it is a beloved Southern Californian tradition. While it can be fun to enjoy at day at Knott’s Berry Farm and all the boysenberry fun, it also can be fun to bring the fun home and…
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Disney CEO Bob Iger Confirms ‘Avatar’ Experience to Be a Land at Disneyland Resort
On the Morgan Stanley Technology Media and Telecom Conference, Disney CEO Bob Iger confirmed that a second Avatar-themed land called Pandora will be coming to the Disneyland Resort. This announcement added some clarity to the what would be coming to the Disneyland Resort from the Avatar franchise. During the call, Iger shared that the scope…
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Knott’s Boysenberry Festival Merchandise is Better Than Ever in 2024 and Includes New Character!
Knott’s Boysenberry Festival begins on March 8. Along with some delicious treats that can be found throughout the park, there are also some really fun merchandise offerings. This includes the introduction of the new quasi-mascot Betty Boysen. At a recent preview for this year’s Knott’s Boysenberry Festival, Daps Magic had the opportunity to chat with…
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Two Star Wars Series Get Physical Releases For First Time
Two Star Wars series are getting physical releases for the first time. Star Wars: Obi-Wan Kenobi and Star Wars: Andor are being released on 4K UHD and Blu-ray to add to fans’ physical collections. These are special releases with Steelbook packaging, concept art cards and some never-before-seen bonus features. Both of these series will be released on April…
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New Adventures From ‘Ahsoka,’ ‘Andor,’ and ‘The Mandalorian’ Coming to ‘Star Tours – The Adventures Continue’ in April!
Starting on April 5, 2024, Star Tours – The Adventures Continue will be including new characters and destinations come from Ahsoka, Andor, and The Mandalorian. During the adventure, guests might receive transmissions from Ahsoka Tano, Cassian Andor, Din Djarin and Grogu. They also might visit Peridea, from Ahsoka. These updated experiences will be coming to…
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Montezooma’s Revenge Relaunching at Knott’s Berry Farm in 2025 as MonteZOOMa: The Forbidden Fortress
Montezooma’s Revenge is going to be returning in 2025 as MonteZOOMa: The Forbidden Fortress at Knott’s Berry Farm. Knott’s Berry Farm made the announcement this last week about this popular attraction. It originally opened on May 21, 1978. It has the distinction of being one of only eight flywheel-launched units manufactured for theme parks around the…
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Alice in Wonderland | DISNEY THIS DAY | March 5, 2010
On this day in 2010, the live action ‘Alice in Wonderland’ film was released in theaters. Directed by Tim Burton, it was loosely based on two Lewis Carroll books, ‘Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland’ and ‘Through the Looking Glass.’ A 19-year-old Alice returns to Underland, a place she visited as a girl. She sets out with…
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Tilly Gets Dressed for Women’s History Month at the Main Street Cinema at Disneyland
If you’ve ever visited the Main Street Cinema on Main Street, USA, you have stopped by Tilly. Tilly is from Marceline, Missouri and is the ticket taker for the Main Street, Cinema. For Women’s History Month, she is also showing her support of women’s rights by dressing up in her suffragettes outfit and encouraging those…