Author: Mr. Daps
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Disneyland Resort Announces Final Performance for the Summer of “Wondrous Journeys” Nighttime Spectacular
The nighttime spectacular Wondrous Journeys introduced as part of the Disney100 celebration earlier this year will end its run at the end of the summer. The Disneyland Resort announced today that the nighttime spectacular would conclude its shows for this year on August 31, 2023. This comes just days before the Disneyland Resort will begin…
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New “Elemental” Short to Play Before “World of Color – ONE” at Disney California Adventure
A new short based on Disney and Pixar’s Elemental is set to begin playing in front of World of Color – ONE at Disney California Adventure starting on June 2, 2023. The short is called Elemental Connection. It will highlight both the characters and the story ahead of the film’s arrival in theaters on June…
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Indiana Jones Early Access Merchandise Now Available for Disney+ Subscribers on shopDisney
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny will be arriving in theaters on June 30, 2023. Ahead of its arrival, Disney+ subscribers in the United States have access to select Indiana Jones merchandise on shopDisney.com. This comes also as the Indiana Jones franchise arrives on Disney+ as well. From May 31, 2023, through June 8,…
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Update on the Transformation of Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel to Pixar Place Hotel
Work continues on the transformation of Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel into Pixar Place Hotel. While it still isn’t expected to be finished until early next year, changes to the new theme of the hotel are becoming more apparent. This includes some new looks and the layout for the lobby, a new look for the local…
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The Final Splash – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #662
Welcome to a very special episode of GEEKS CORNER! On this week’s show, the Geeks are joined by Angela and Doug who are live from Disneyland on the final night that Splash Mountain is taking guests to their laughing place. Throughout the show, views of Splash Mountain are shown live from the park as a part of…
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Knott’s Berry Farm Through a 35mm Lens
This last weekend Knott’s Berry Farm kicked off its summer festivities. This includes the opening of a re-imagined Fiesta Village, another summer of Ghost Town Alive, and also the return of Summer Nights! All of these are awesome and there are plenty of opportunities for fun and to make incredible memories throughout the summer. On…
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New Character Posters Revealed for “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny”
In just one month Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny will be arriving in theaters. As time gets closer to the release of the final Indiana Jones film, character posters of the principal characters in the film have been unveiled. It shows not only Harrison Ford as Indiana Jones but also many other characters…
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Construction Goes Vertical in Downtown Disney District Transformation
Construction has gone vertical in Downtown Disney District in what has been a big pit where the AMC Theatres once could be found. Guests riding aboard the Monorail throughout the course of this transformation have been able to see the removal of the AMC Theatres building, a big dirt pit for quite some time, and…
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Walt Disney World Resort Releases More Details on Dining Plan
Today guests who are planning their trips for next year anytime after January 9, 2024, can now add a Dining Plan to their vacation packages. With the return of the ability to book a Disney vacation with a dining plan (do it for free through Mouseways Travel, the official travel partner of Daps Magic!), details…
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GEEK EATS: National Churro Day 2023 Offerings
National Churro Day is on June 6 and Disney Parks will be celebrating with some very special offerings at Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney World Resort, and around the globe! With lots of different variations on the popular snack, the Disney Parks will be the place to be on June 6, 2023. Get ready to bring…
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Disneyland Resort and Navy Band Southwest Honor Those Who Have Fallen In Service to Their Country During Special Memorial Day Flag Retreat Ceremony
The Disneyland Resort celebrated Memorial Day with a special patriotic flag retreat that included the Disneyland Security Honor Guard, the Dapper Dans, and the Navy Band Southwest from San Diego. The band is under the direction of Lieutenant Commander Bruce J. Mansfield. The patriotic flag retreat took place at 4:40 PM and honored both veterans…
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School’s Out! Kick Off Summer Fun at Walt Disney World Resort
Start summer at the Most Magical Place on Earth with celebrations, delicious dining and thrilling adventures LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (May 19, 2023) – Summer is just around the corner, and there is no better place to kick off the fun than at Walt Disney World Resort. Families can celebrate the end of the school…
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Funko Games Indiana Jones Throw Me The Idol! Now Available for Pre-order
A new game based on Indiana Jones is now available for pre-order on Amazon. Funko Games Indiana Jones Throw Me The Idol! pits two teams against each other for an Indiana Jones adventure. It can accommodate two plays to ten players, depending on who is available to play. The game will be released on June…
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Cast Members are People Too
Our YouTube channel (and other social platforms) get quite a few comments. Some of them are funny, some of them are touching, and some of them are just downright mean. Comments seem to come in waves that build on each other. One thing I’ve noticed recently is people seem to feel that it is ok…
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Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” Swims to the Top at the Box Office
Disney’s live-action The Littler Mermaid released this weekend and immediately swam to the top (read Daps Magic’s review here). It is on track to bring in $118 million at the box office over the four-day holiday weekend. It is expected that $98 million will come in over the weekend. This makes this opening the fifth…
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4 Can’t-Miss EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival Offerings for Young Ones
EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival continues to delight guests visiting Walt Disney World of all ages. While often the focus is on what is offered for adults, there are also some beautiful offerings for younger guests as well. Throughout EPCOT, there are experiences to be had for families with young ones, and here are…
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Meet the Voice Behind TRON: Lightcycle / Run’s Siren
Disney continues to share more about TRON Lightcycle / Run. Since opening in April, there have been more details continuing to come out about this new attraction at Magic Kingdom. Check out the story of Faren Collins, the voice of Siren on the attraction.
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All Voyages for Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Sold Out
All voyages for Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser are now sold out. This comes as it was announced recently that the Halcyon would be taking its final trip to a galaxy far, far away in September. Initially, sales for future cruises were paused. Those who had booked the cruise after the final cruise date were given…
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New “Star Trek: Strange New Worlds” Clip Digs Into Number One’s Background
A new clip for Star Trek: Strange New Worlds continues the story of Number One’s story moving forward by looking into the past. It shows Una on trial for hiding the fact that she was genetically engineered. The clip shows how Number One pleads and then moments from the trial as Captain Pike and crew…
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The Electric Mayhem Sing Taylor Swift & Bon Jovi in a Game of Song Association
The Electric Mayhem had some fun with song association and the result, well, really should be determined by viewing it. This new video that was released by ELLE comes as The Electric Mayhem can now be seen on Disney+ in The Muppets Mayhem (Daps Magic’s review is here). In this new series, The Electric Mayhem…
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Disneyland Paris Guests Can Now Discover Sweet and Savory Treats Featuring Kiri Cheese at Cable Car Bake Shop
Guests at Europe’s leading tourist destination can now enjoy a new range of pastries, baked with delicious Kiri® cheese. This offer is available in the traditional American bakery on Main Street, U.S.A.®, Cable Car Bake Shop, specially redesigned in the brand’s colors. This initiative is part of the exclusive 10-year partnership signed in June 2021 between Bel…
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Michael Sasso Resigns from Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Board
Michael Sasso, one of five board members appointed to the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District by Governor Ron DeSantis, has resigned. At this time, no reason has been given for the resignation from the board. However, his wife Michelle Sasso, was appointed to the Florida Supreme Court by Governor DeSantis earlier this week. If he…
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Creating an Underwater World for Disney’s ‘The Little Mermaid’
Audiences will once again become part of Ariel’s world when The Little Mermaid, a live-action reimagining of the studio’s Oscar®-winning animated musical classic, swims into theaters today. Directed and produced by visionary filmmaker Rob Marshall, Disney’s The Little Mermaid is an intimate story set against an epic backdrop—including a stunning, photorealistic world under the sea. Ambitious in scale…
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Ariel from Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” 2023 Has a Magical Arrival at Disneyland
Ariel from Disney’s 2023 The Little Mermaid arrived at Disneyland this morning. The character of the live-action version arrived in the late morning at her location to gasps and cheers who were waiting to meet her. To say she received a happy welcome would be an understatement. For many, this was a moment that had…