Author: Mr. Daps
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Climbing Kannonzaki – Mr. Daps Goes to Japan
Kannonzaki is a park that is not too far from where I’m staying in Japan. It is a beautiful park that is on the northeastern tip of the Miura Peninsula that offers gorgeous views of the ocean. It also has a lighthouse that is found on the top of the hill that the park is built…
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Disney100 Train Set by Lionel Now Available on shopDisney
The Disney100 Train Set by Lionel is now available on shopDisney. This is a must-have set for any Disney lover who also happens to love trains. It is another addition to the line of merchandise that has been released for the 100th anniversary of The Walt Disney Company. Details about this train set can be…
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Jungle Cruise Skippers Take the Cruise on Dry Land at Disneyland
Jungle Cruise Skippers made their humor even dryer while their attraction is currently closed. This was done by using their dry humor on land cruises instead of on board their boats. They could be found out in front of the attraction making guests laugh while the attraction is worked on. Daps Magic team member Angela…
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Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge – Day Six – 23 Days of Thanksgiving
Since it opened in 2019, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge has been a favorite destination of mine. With the addition of new characters in the last couple of years, it has only gotten better. This year, in particular, has been very fun to visit Batuu with the addition of more characters from a galaxy far, far…
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Disneyland Resort Celebrates Cast Members With 50 and 55 Years of Service
The Disneyland Resort recently celebrated the careers of cast members who have worked at the resort for 50 and 55 years. The celebration took place in the Golden Horseshoe and honored these magic makers. The Disney Parks Blog shared a little bit about them and their careers. Check out their stories here:
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Disney Festival of Holidays Booths Begin to Arrive at Disney California Adventure
Disney Festival of Holidays will begin delighting guests at Disney California Adventure on November 10, 2023. When it does, there will be plenty of holiday experiences to enjoy through January 7, 2023 (including Phat Cat Swinger!). One of the highlights of this festival every year is the the food and beverage offerings. The menus for…
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Sunday Spotlight: Sindbad’s Storybook Voyage
Mr. Daps focuses this week’s Sunday Spotlight on Sinbad’s Storybook Voyage at Tokyo DisneySea.
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Wondrous Journeys – Day Five – 23 Days of Thanksgiving
Today I’m going to continue with things I’m thankful for that happened over the summer at the Disneyland Resort. In this case it is the fireworks spectacular Wondrous Journeys. It debuted earlier in the years a part of the 100th Anniversary of The Walt Disney Company. The celebration of Disney100 kicked off at the Disneyland…
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Discount Offered by shopDisney for Select Plush Toys
There are some discounts to be found on shopDisney on multiple plush toys. This includes MickeyMouse, Minnie Mouse, Kermit, Miss Piggy, Stitch, and many more! They can be found on the “world of plush” page on shopDisney.com. Below is a look at the plush that are discounted currently on shopDisney. This post contains affiliate links…
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‘Elf’ Returning to Theaters For 20th Anniversary
One of the best Christmas movies is returning to theaters this year. Elf is coming back to the big screen in celebration of its 20th anniversary. The movie, starring Will Farrell, is about an orphan who is raised by one of Santa’s elves who goes to New York City to meet his biological father. Along…
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Walt Disney World Resort Transforms Magic Kingdom for Holiday Season
The magic of the holidays has come to the Magic Kingdom as it underwent a transformation as the Halloween season ended and things were switched to the next season. Throughout the Magic Kingdom, holiday decorations were put in place for the merriest season of all. Below is a video and photos of how things transformed…
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20th Century Studios Releases First ‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ Trailer
The first trailer for 20th Century Studios’ Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes was released earlier this week. A new entry in the studio’s global, epic franchise, the all-new action-adventure spectacle will open exclusively in theaters nationwide on Friday, May 24, 2024. Director Wes Ball breathes new life into the global, epic franchise set several generations…
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Rogers: The Musical – Day Four – 23 Days of Thanksgiving
Today for 23 Days of Thanksgiving I’m going to something that I’m thankful for that if you had asked me one year ago if I had thought it was a possibility, I would probably have chuckled and said “I wish.” This summer guests visiting Disney California Adventure got the special treat of seeing Rogers: The…
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Marvel Studios’ ‘Echo’ to Launch Simultaneously on Disney+ and Hulu on January 10, 2024
No bad deed goes unpunished on Jan. 10, 2024, when Marvel Studios’ “Echo” launches on Disney+ and Hulu. Check out the all-new trailer and poster revealed this morning. The five-episode streaming event spotlights Maya Lopez (Alaqua Cox) as she is pursued by Wilson Fisk’s (Vincent D’Onofrio) criminal empire. When the journey brings her home, she must…
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Disney Shares Details and Behind-the-Scenes Video of ‘Luminous The Symphony of Us’ Ahead of December Debut
On December 5, 2023, Luminous The Symphony of Us will officially debut at EPCOT in World Showcase. This new show will utilize fireworks, fountains, lights and music to connect everyone through commonalities of the heart. This new show shows how unique individual melodies come together to form a great symphony. In this case, it is…
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FIRST LOOK: Adventureland Treehouse at Disneyland
The Adventureland Treehouse at Disneyland officially opens on November 10th, with a Magic Key preview the day before. Ahead of the opening of this icon in Adventureland, Disneyland Resort has shared a video and photos of this renovated treehouse. The treehouse has some new magical features, including an animatronic ostrich and also some wonderful call…
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GEEK EATS: Holidays at the Disneyland Resort Foods
The holidays are almost at the Disneyland Resort. Starting on November 10th, there will be plenty of holiday merriment to enjoy around the Disneyland Resort. This includes, decorations, entertainment, and of course food and beverages! Ahead of the start of this merry season, Disney has shared the different food and beverage offerings that will be…
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Shanghai Disney Resort and Mars China Announce Multi-Year Alliance
Shanghai, October 31, 2023 – Shanghai Disney Resort and Mars China, one of the most well-known leading global food companies, announced today that the two companies have entered into a multi-year resort alliance. Designated as the resort’s official confectionary provider, Mars China is set to bring its iconic brands including Dove and M&M’S etc. to Shanghai…
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Doris Burke on Calling the NBA’s Inaugural In-Season Tournament for ESPN
Doris Burke has covered nearly everything in her more than 30 years at ESPN. However, this Friday she will take on something new: the NBA’s first ever in-season tournament. Burke alongside Mike Breen and Doc Rivers will be a part of the announcing team for the in-season tournament, which has NBA squads facing off for the NBA Cup and…
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ESPN BET to Debut with a Planned Launch on Nov. 14
ESPN BET, a newly-branded online sportsbook for fans in the United States, is set to debut with a planned launch on Nov. 14. Subject to final approvals, ESPN BET will go live in 17 states, which include: Arizona, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and…
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Photography – Day Three – 23 Days of Thanksgiving
For the third day of 23 Days of Thanksgiving I thought it would only be appropriate to write about something that I grow increasingly thankful for as time goes by. I have always loved to travel and take photos. However, it wasn’t until my late 20s that I discovered the joy of photography beyond just…
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New Starbucks Holiday Tumblers for Disneyland and Walt Disney World Arrive on shopDisney
New Starbucks holiday tumblers have arrived on shopDisney for both Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resort. This year’s tumblers are festive and include a reusable straw that looks like a candy cane. Both versions of the tumbler can be seen below. This post contains affiliate links that help support Daps Magic. Mickey Mouse Holiday Starbucks®…
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Photos/Video: Downtown Disney District Construction Update – October 28, 2023
Each week we get closer to the opening of the west end of the Downtown Disney District. With the recent announcement that the new lawn and stage will be opening, things seem to change more rapidly each day. Daps Magic continues to document the progress of this transformation, not just for the west end but…
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GEEK EATS: Disney Festival of Holidays Food Offerings at Disney California Adventure
Disney Festival of Holidays is almost upon us! With the return of this holiday tradition there will be plenty of entertainment (including Phat Cat Swinger), holiday merchandise, experiences, and of course food! Ahead of the return of Disney Festival of Holidays to Disney California Adventure, Disney has shared a look at what will be available…