Author: Mr. Daps
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Main Street Electrical Parade and Disneyland Forever Bring Even More Magic to Disneyland with “Surprise” Preview
In a week already full of magic with the return of traditional Disney character interactions, even more magic was added on Wednesday night when the Main Street Electrical Parade and Disneyland Forever fireworks returned to Disneyland. This marked the first public showing for the return of the Main Street Electrical Parade, which is now celebrating…
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Ant-Man Brings Miniature A Bug’s Land to Avengers Campus
In a nod to the previous inhabitant of the Avengers Campus space, a miniature version of A Bug’s Land has been seen this week in the land. Appropriately enough, Ant-Man has been carrying around A Bug’s Land. It appears to have been made smaller through the technology created by Dr. Pym. His Pym Particles were…
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Hong Kong Disneyland Shares Reopening Guidelines for Guests
On April 21, 2022, Hong Kong Disneyland will again be open for guests. This comes after the park has been closed for most of 2022 due to a resurgence of COVID-19 cases in the area. Ahead of the reopening, Hong Kong Disneyland shared its guidelines for guests who intend to visit the park. Below is…
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Disney PhotoPass Introduces “Cinderella Castle Mural of Memories”
Disney PhotoPass continues to innovate and offer new ways for guests to create and keep their magical memories while visiting their favorite Disney Park. Today, Disney announced “Cinderella Castle Mural of Memories,” a way to virtually transform Cinderella Castle with photos. To use “Cinderella Castle Mural of Memories,” guests can select certain Disney PhotoPass photos…
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Here is What is Coming to Disney+ in May 2022
Each month, more content is added to Disney’s streaming service Disney+. May 2022 is no exception. In fact, there will be a lot of new and exciting shows beginning and ending on Disney+ in the coming month. May 2022 will see the end of Moon Knight at the beginning of the month. As the month…
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Gov. Ron DeSantis Announces Florida Legislature to Consider Terminating Reedy Creek Improvement District and Others in Special Session
On Tuesday morning, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that this week’s special session of the legislature will not only be considering congressional redistricting. “They also will be considering termination of all special districts that were enacted in Florida prior to 1968 and that includes the Reedy Creek Improvement District,” DeSantis said. The Reedy Creek Improvement…
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The Return of Hugs and High Fives – GEEKS CORNER – Episode #604
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week there is a lot to geek out about! The most exciting thing is that traditional character interactions have returned to the Disneyland Resort. The DAPS MAGIC team was on hand to experience the first day of their return. Mr. DAPs and Caitie share their observations, experiences, and the emotions…
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Walt Disney World Updates Face Covering Guidelines for Transportation
Walt Disney World Resort has updated its guidelines for when guests should wear face coverings when visiting The Most Magical Place on Earth. An update was found on the website for Walt Disney World Resort. The following update can be found on Walt Disney World’s “Returning to a World of Magic” page: Face coverings are…
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Disneyland Band Performs in New Tomorrowland Location
There was a lot of focus on the return of traditional Disney character interactions this week at the Disneyland Resort. However, the character interactions weren’t the only thing that changed. The Disneyland Band also made a change on Monday. The later afternoon Tomorrowland set has been performed on the outside of the Launch Bay building…
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Disneyland’s Tarzan Treehouse to be Reimagined
Disneyland’s Tarzan Treehouse is about to get a new theme and new backstory. Disneyland officials have confirmed that Tarzan’s days in the former Swiss Family Robinson Treehouse are over. The 80-foot-tall tree is man-made and originally opened in 1963. While Tarzan’s theme will be going away, the treehouse won’t. When the attraction reopens it will…
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Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind “Awesome Mix” Revealed
Recently the villain for Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind was revealed. Now, the Disney Parks Blog has revealed the playlist for the attraction that will be opening at EPCOT on May 27, 2022. The playlist was developed by Imagineers who rode the attraction over and over listening to over 100 different songs to see…
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What a Difference Six Feet Makes – Thoughts on the Return of Traditional Disney Character Interactions to the Disneyland Resort
Today the six-foot social distance guidelines between Disney characters and guests was no longer a thing. With the return of traditional Disney character interactions what a difference six feet makes really became apparent. As guests ran into Mickey’s arms, joked with Gaston, posed with Iron Man, and danced with princesses, the entire feel of Disneyland…
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Disney Reveals Detailed Look at New Main Street Electrical Parade Grand Finale Float
Today Disney released a look at the new grand finale of the Main Street Electrical Parade. Designed by Ashley Taylor, this new float is inspired by “it’s a small world” in the style of Mary Blair. Both images and a video show a closer look at this new grand finale. The photos show how much…
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Traditional Disney Character Meet and Greets Return to Disneyland Resort
Traditional Disney character meet and greets have returned to the Disneyland Resort. This morning Mickey Mouse and the gang were greeted with cheers at 8:00 AM as they made their way into Town Square for traditional meet and greets with guests for the first time in over two years. The DAPS MAGIC team was on…
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Easter Bunny Visits Disneyland for Easter Sunday
On Sunday April 17, 2022 guests at Disneyland were able to visit the Easter Bunny in Town Square on Main Street, USA. The Easter Bunny had been visiting Disneyland all week leading up to Easter. DAPS MAGIC team member Angela was on hand to see the Easter Bunny on Easter. Throughout the day, he was…
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Happy Easter! – Looking Back at a Bunny Hop or Two at Disneyland
Happy Easter! Wishing you and yours a wonderful day however you celebrate! One of the ways Disneyland has celebrated Easter in the past is with the Bunny Hop. This came in a couple of different forms. Today, let’s take a moment to look back at two iterations of the Bunny Hop at Disneyland. In 2013…
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Tips for Magical Moments with Disney Characters
With the return of character meet and greets to both the Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts, once again there will be another layer of magic returning to the Disney Parks. These interactions can be some of the most magical moments and create memories that will last a lifetime. It is important to remember that…
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Expedition Everest to Reopen on Schedule After Lengthy Refurbishment
Expedition Everest is expected to officially reopen on April 16, 2022, after a lengthy refurbishment. This Disney’s Animal Kingdom attraction closed on January 4, 2022. This comes after cast member previews in the morning and a soft opening of the attraction in the afternoon of April 15. With the return of Expedition Everest, it will…
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Cover Art Revealed for Star Wars: The High Republic Phase II
New cover art has been unveiled for Star Wars: The High Republic Phase II. The reveal was made on Star Wars: The High Republic Show. The new authors for the phase were revealed Zoraida Córdova, Tessa Gratton, Lydia Kang, and George Mann on February’s show. The first cover revealed was for Path of Deceit. This is written…
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Celestial Eson Revealed as Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Antagonist
Ahead of the official opening of Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, more details continue to come out about EPCOT’s new attraction. Today, Marvel.com revealed that Eson will be the antagonist. The Celestial named Eson will make an unexpected appearance when visitors are visiting the Wonders of Xandar pavilion at EPCOT. Eson is looking to…
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Check Out All the Disney Parks Food Offerings for Earth Day
April 22nd is Earth Day. With the arrival of this celebration of our planet, both Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resort chefs are concocting and creating different dishes that help celebrate. Disney mixologists have also been creating beautiful new drinks to celebrate our beautiful home. Take a look below at the offerings that are going…
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Avengers Deployment Vehicle Unveiled for Avengers Campus in Paris
Disney has unveiled the newest vehicle for Avengers Campus in Paris. This is the Avengers Deployment Vehicle. It joins the Quinjet, which was recently shown arriving at Avengers Campus in Paris. The Avengers Deployment Vehicle, of ADV, will be tasked with deploying Super Heroes throughout Avengers Campus. They will then be available to meet new…
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Virtual Queue to Be Used for Return of World of Color at Disneyland Resort
When World of Color returns to Disney California Adventure on April 22, it will be utilizing a virtual queue for fans to reserve spots for the show. The virtual queue will open daily at noon. Guests who successfully make a virtual queue selection will receive a notification on the Disneyland App for where to enter…
