Author: Mr. Daps
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1st Marine Division Band Joins Captain America and Captain Marvel in Avengers Campus to Celebrate the 4th of July
The 1st Marine Division Band visited Avengers Campus today to celebrate the 4th of July. This was part of the festivities being put on at the Disneyland Resort for Independence Day. The band was joined for its brief celebratory performance by Captain America and Captain Marvel as they performed. This is the second concurrent year…
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Local California Army National Guard 40th Infantry Division Band Joins Independence Day Celebrations at Disneyland
The California Army National Guard 40th Infantry Division Band joined this year’s Independence Day celebrations at the Disneyland Resort this weekend. On July 2nd, the California Army National Guard’s 40th Infantry Division Army Rock Band performed throughout the afternoon at Disney California Adventure’s Hollywood Backlot Stage. On July 3rd, the band performed in Town Square on…
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Great Patriotic Moments in History… in the Disney Parks
Happy 4th of July! As we come together today to celebrate the Declaration of Independence in the United States of America it seems only appropriate to look back at a few great patriotic moments in history… in the Disney Parks… that DAPS MAGIC has captured on camera! These are some of the DAPS MAGIC team’s…
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Check Out The Offerings at Disney Springs Flavors of Florida Presented by CORKCICLE at Walt Disney World Resort
Disney Springs Flavors of Florida Presented by CORKCICLE is coming to Walt Disney World Resort from July 5 through August 14, 2022. During this time, over 30 restaurants and shops will be participating in celebrating the flavors found in Florida. These locations will be serving food and beverages that are all inspired by Florida. Disney…
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The Walt Disney Company Announces The Disney Storytellers Fund At Howard University To Support The Next Generation Of Black Storytellers
Disney will work with Howard University on a multi-year program to help advance opportunities in media and entertainment for underrepresented students. BURBANK, Calif., July 2, 2022—Today, at ESSENCE Festival of Culture™, The Walt Disney Company announced the creation of the Disney Storytellers Fund at Howard University, which will create opportunities for historically underrepresented students to have future…
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A Patriotic Bayou Adventure? – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to the DISNEY Reporter! Each week Mr. DAPs shares the top five headlines from the week’s Disney and geek news! Watch below and then share what you think the top story of the week is! We’ll see you in the parks! DISNEY Reporter Headlines The Princess and the Frog Attraction Gets Name and Window…
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Beloved Disney Movie Moments Program Expands To Additional Children’s Hospitals
BURBANK, Calif., June 30, 2022—Today, the Disney Movie Moments program that provides children’s hospitals with special access to new movie titles from The Walt Disney Studios is expanding to include nearly 100 additional hospitals, more than doubling the current number of program participants. Building on a longstanding commitment to help reimagine the patient experience in…
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Disneyland Resort and Military Musicians Come Together to Celebrate Independence Day at the Happiest Place on Earth!
The 4th of July is always a time to celebrate the love of America at the Disneyland Resort. Back to the park’s origins, Walt Disney had a deep love of country. Even on the opening day of Disneyland, a Marine band performed at the opening ceremony. Through the years, Independence Day celebrations have been incredible…
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Sitting Down with Disney Legend Andreas Deja at The Walt Disney Family Museum
On June 23, 2022, Walt Disney’s The Jungle Book: Making a Masterpiece opened at The Walt Disney Family Museum. This beautiful exhibit will be available at the museum until Sunday, January 8, 2023. It was guest-curated by Disney Legend Andreas Deja. The night before the exhibit opened, The Walt Disney Family Museum hosted a special…
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Celebrate National Fried Chicken Day on July 6th with Mrs. Knott’s Famous Fried Chicken!
July 6th is National Fried Chicken Day and Knott’s Berry Farm is excited to celebrate. Historically known for its delicious fried chicken, Knott’s is inviting guests to head to Mrs. Knott’s Chicken Dinner Restaurant to taste its delicious fried chicken. For National Fried Chicken Day, there will also be special photo ops in the restaurant.…
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Pirates of the Caribbean Reopens at Disneyland
Pirate of the Caribbean has reopened at Disneyland. This comes after the attraction has been closed for months as it underwent a refurbishment. It also saw some changes to the entrance queue, particularly with smaller trees being put in the queue courtyard. The DAPS MAGIC team was able to experience Pirates of the Caribbean on…
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New LEGO Haunted Mansion Set Coming in August
A new LEGO set that recreates Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion in miniature will soon be available for LEGO and Disneyland fans. The set will be available starting on August 1, 2022. LEGO shared the following description of the set: Fans of Disney’s The Haunted Mansion ride will love all the scary-good details in this miniature build-and-display…
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Sam Eagle Unveils New Logo Unveiled for The Muppets at Magic Kingdom
A new logo has been unveiled for The Muppets. It replaces the logo that was introduced in 2011 for Kermit and the gang. It was shared today on social media and in a photo with Sam Eagle at Magic Kingdom. It also began appearing on Sam Eagle’s podium for a new Disney PhotoPass Magic Shot…
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FIRST LOOK: Tiana’s Reimagined Look for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Attraction at Disney Parks
Earlier today, the name of the reimagined Splash Mountain attraction was announced by Disney. Tiana’s Bayou Adventure will be arriving at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom and also at Disneyland in late 2024. When the attraction opens, Tiana will be sporting a new look. Walt Disney Imagineering shared a look at her reimagined look at…
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Walt Disney’s The Jungle Book: Making a Masterpiece is a Beautiful Labor of Love at the Walt Disney Family Museum
Walt Disney’s The Jungle Book: Making a Masterpiece is an exhibit about The Jungle Book that is now open at The Walt Disney Family Museum. This exhibit gives a comprehensive and immersive look at just how this animated classic came to be. For the opening of this exhibit, DAPS MAGIC was invited to a special…
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Disney Announces that Tiana’s Bayou Adventure Will Be Arriving in Disney Parks in 2024
Today Disney announced that Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, currently Splash Mountain, will be opening at both Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resort in late 2024. The announcement about the reimagining of Splash Mountain happened at ESSENCE Fest. This new adventure will bring guests into the world of Tiana and Naveen as The Princess and the Frog…
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Disney Wish Utilizes New Technology and Design to Make One of the World’s Most Efficient Ships
The Disney Cruise Line’s newest ship, the Disney Wish, was christened this week and is currently cruising with special guests and members of the media aboard. This cruise ship is one of the most fuel efficient cruise ships on the sea. Disney shared some details about the efforts to make this ship as efficient as…
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A New Story Sets Sail: Disney Cruise Line Welcomes Fifth Ship, Disney Wish, During Enchanting Christening Celebration
Make-A-Wish® “godchildren” christen ship among dazzling display of characters, performances and special effects PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. (June 29, 2022) – The Disney Wish, the fifth ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet, was christened today during an unforgettable celebration filled with spectacular musical performances, special guests and characters from Disney, Marvel, Star Wars and Pixar stories. With an astounding…
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Check Out the Lineup of Performers for the 2022 Eat to the Beat Concert Series at EPCOT
Each year one of the highlights of the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival of the Eat to the Beat Concert Series. Presented by CORKCICLE, this year’s Food & Wine Festival begins on July 14th. Throughout Food & Wine Festival, Disney Live Entertainment will be bringing a wide array of musicians to the America Gardens…
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Join Team DAPS MAGIC for Reimagined CHOC Adventure in the Park!
Join Team #DAPSMAGIC for Reimagined #CHOCAdventure in the Park! #chocwalk
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Shanghai Disneyland Reopens After Extended Closure
Shanghai Disneyland has again reopened after an extended closure due to the pandemic flaring up in the area and shutting down most of Shanghai. Shanghai Disneyland itself opened again on June 30, 2022. Other parts of the Shanghai Disney Resort have been slowly reopening in the last few weeks. “I would like to thank all…
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Live in the Moment and Embrace a Spectacular Summer at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort
HONG KONG, June 29, 2022 – This summer, get ready to indulge in surprises and fun at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort! The city’s hottest nighttime show, “Momentous,” is one of many spectacular events that will heat things up, while water activities offered at the resort, starting today until August 31, 2022, will keep guests cool as…
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Check Out the Food Coming to EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival on July 14
On July 14, 2022 the EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival Presented by CORKCICLE will kick-off. Each year, this festival is full of delectable dishes and this year is no different. With 25 Global Marketplaces, there is no shortage of things to try as guests go on a global culinary adventure. This week, Disney released…
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Trailer and Stills for High School Musical: The Musical: The Series Released
BURBANK, Calif. (June 29, 2022) – Disney+ today revealed the key art and trailer for the third season of the GLAAD Media and Kids Choice Award-winning series “High School Musical: The Musical: The Series,” set to premiere on Wednesday, July 27 on the streaming service. In addition, it was announced that Tony Award-winning actor Jesse Tyler…